Johnny's Bar

If you are like me, you conjure up ideals of concepts in your head and usually are disappointed by reality. Not so with Johnny's which is a Northern Italian Restaurant on the outskirts of Cleveland with an understated elegance and food so good it is unbelievable. more

If you are interested in a fantastic meal and an old world environment, check Johnny's out. Try weeknights when there are less people. Pros: Excellent food Cons: Price more

We have a catering business my husband is our Chef so we could be a bit fussy at times,But never here!!!The food is outstanding and the service not enough can be said for keeping great staff that's more like seeing family when you come in! Pros: valet parking at the curb I've never driven around the block once! more

My wife and I went to Johnny's on 12/9. Very nice atmosphere and wonderful food. We would go back every day if we could afford it. You really don't mind paying a little more for a truly first class experience. Waiter was super and we really enjoyed ourselves. Pros: Great food wonderful service more

This is by far the best restaurant in Cleveland. Excellent menu and exceptional service! A little pricey but its worth every penny!! Pros: Menu, service, chefs, staff, wine, drinks, ambience Cons: neighborhood more

My first experiance here was Amazing!!!! We ordered the steak and I and never had a steak that tasted so good in my life (we still talk about it.) It was like butter. I took my boyfriend a few months later as he was leaving town and wanted a great final dinner only to apologize to him later. After we had talked it up so much he was as let down as me. The dinner left much to be desired. The steak was average and way too much veal on the menu. The atmosphere was still amazing and the staff was even better. The owner (his son?) was very charming and an old fashion gentleman. The waiter was older gentleman who obviously had alot of fine dining experiance. I hope it was just an off night because as much as I was let down the 2nd time the first time is still such a good experiance I will surely be back! GREAT Atmosphere! more

The decor and atmostphere at Johnny's are still great (we hadn't been in two years) but the food is not what I remember. We started out with the angel hair pasta with escargot appetizer (soy, cognac reduction) but it was so salty and unidimensional in flavors; I could feel my ankles swelling as I ate! The salads (argula with stone fruit; sounds exotic but turned out to be nectarines) were fine. The egg paparadelle with veal bolognese was outstanding but the red pepper pasta with rabbit sausage and sundried tomatoes was distinctly unmemorable. Bananas foster were good but certainly could have used the drama of tableside preparation. There were heavy smokers in the restaurant (how do they taste their food?) which really turned us off as it interfered with the food. Service was good but not the best I've had. Valet brought the wrong car but since it was the same model as ours we didn't leave with it instead. Overall an average experience Pros: love the decor although it is definitely a cold weather restaurant Cons: some really amateur dishes and smoking allowed in restaurant more

If you like delicious Italian cuisine then this is the place for you. They offer several outstanding veal dishes and their wine list is among the best I've ever read. Be sure and ask for Ricky when you make your reservation - he will add to your dining experience as he is a delightful waiter. more

An amazing dining experience - one of the best in Cleveland! The food was wonderful, the service impeccable, and the ambience classy, but cozy. Be sure to try the shrimp dejon appetizer and homemade tiramisu for dessert! Bon appetit! Pros: Excellent food, Good ambience, Great service Cons: , Rundown neighborhood, Smoky more

Johnny's is an eclectic and culinary delight. Superb food in an intimate atmosphere that is comfortable and not contenious. The pork is particulary great. Try is, you WILL like it! Pros: Great Food, Superb Menu, Excellent Service Cons: Park next door more

Peppercorn Fillet is the Best, and don't forget the Bananas Foster!! more

you will not believe the outdoor garden at Johnnies Restaurant...discrete..charming ....feels like a private island club... Pros: ambience, food, wine list more

Meal and service was perfect as usual. Outdoors can't be beat- quaint and romantic. Billy and the guys are great! Pros: Great Entrees, Excellent Service, Good Friends more