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Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.7
4.7
371 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.

Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 371 people are saying

Maxi’s Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent pastas" and a "great choice" for Italian cuisine in Cleveland's Little Italy. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and the restaurant's "casual atmosphere." Highlights include delectable seafood dishes, an impressive wine selection, and standout service. "Highly recommend" for a memorable meal.

371 Reviews
  1. Thomas VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great ambience and attentive wait staff

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  2. Abby

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pastas that were a great choice for our first visit to Little Italy in Cleveland! Casual atmosphere, friendly staff.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never had a bad meal at Maxi's and the service is amazing. All 4 of us enjoyed our meals. the wine selection and the cannollis are the best!

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  4. rebecca

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Actually the most beautiful waiters & waitresses ever!!! They made my birthday so special THANK YOU!!!!

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  5. Sandi

    Toledo4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time there and it was fabulous. Highly recommend. I do have photos, but it is not letting me load the photos up.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the best restaurant in Little Italy. The food and service are second to none.

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  7. Alexis VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink. The service was excellent and food was presented well.

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  8. SteveM

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can i say that i haven’t said before Been here many times and NEVER a bad meal or experience Food is outstanding Tony and Tarek are the BEST !

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was fabulous. Food and service

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  10. Robert VIP

    Detroit17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were superb. To start, we shared an order of escargot. We had never had escargot not served in shells but these were. They were tender and delicious and served in a garlic butter sauce that we couldn’t stop eating. For our entrees, had a seafood pasta special and a lobster fettuccini special. Both were loaded with seafood. The seafood pasta came with about 15 mussels, 6 clams, 4 large shrimp and lots of calamari rings. We will definitely return the next time we are in Cleveland.

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FAQs

Maxi’s Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 421-1500.

Maxi’s Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. University Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Maxi’s Bistro

12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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