Scotti’s Italian Eatery

We were looking for a place to eat that was dog friendly. I think they may have changed their «Pooch on the Patio» policy, but they welcomed us right away. Friendly server, great neighborhood atmosphere. Among 4 people, we got 2 calzones (the small is a good meal if you’ve ordered an app or salad), a sub, and some cheese stuffed thing my wife got. Excellent house salad that is not your typical handful of iceberg. House balsamic was a little spicy, and more of a creamy dressing than I like, but it was good. I would return in a second, and try anything on the menu. Maybe a different dressing, though. Be aware of the cash only sign on the door (also, restrooms are for patrons only).

I love the place especially in the summer when he has the back Terrace all decked out in flowers. Make sure to try the tapenade sandwich! Always has fresh-​baked foccaccia bread with delicious olive oil and vinegar :-)

Very good food with reasonable prices. Great place for lunch or dinner.
The decorum is nicer than your average small restaurant, but not quite «date night» quality.
Overall a great place to eat!

Great food, great service, and very good prices. Place smells great! FYI they only take cash. Very good wine as well.

Looking for quick Italian In the neighborhood and this place had great write ups. Be forewarned before you proceed… Cash only
Love a place with an adjacent Parking lot but surprised the inside held maybe 7 booths, 4 tables and bar seating. Cheap drafts $ 2.75 for bud light.
It was a New Year’s Eve night so choice of restaurants were limited. Had the mom and pop atmosphere with friendly servers to boot. lots of take out orders going on at the same time which may explain why service was a little slow.
Started off with fresh focaccia bread with a an olive oil/​balsamic dip which they already have made for you. Bread was warm and soft almost like muffin density and was the best focaccia I’ve ever had.
Main entrée was chicken Parmesan dinner for $ 12.75 comes with side salad and bread. The salad had true green leafs (not cheap iceberg) walnuts, black olives, tomatoes and cucumber. House dressing was a balsamic vinegrette quite tasty. For the chicken Parmesan came with one piece of chicken which had a nice crispy crust and tender white meat just the way I like it. The sauce was a little sweet for my liking but nice and thick to complement each bite
Not sure this place lives up to the star rating which led me here. But prices are decent

Perfect little Italian eatery. Comfortable for a casual dinner, a romantic date, as well as a drink at the bar to watch «the game» on tv. Warm and cozy in the cold months with a great patio when the warm weather arrives. Love their bread and oil. You can’t go wrong with the menu, but the calzones are one of their most popular items. And the lemon ice cream dessert is a dream conclusion to any meal.

east side secret — kool jewel of 185^th street
worth paying for extra pepperoni, proscuitto, in the 2 sausage large calzonni — my favorite
without a doubt — this is joey o’s favorite italian restaurant hands down

The owner is Scotti and Scotti is a little rude prick, food only ok, parking difficult.

I’ve been looking for a halfway point between downtown and Mayfield Hts., and here it is! Just in time to take advantage of the beautiful outside patio, filled with pots of flowers and a nice, casual ambiance.
This place is great for a casual meal. All the prices are reasonable, and you can choose between pizza, calzones, and plenty of Italian dinner options. I’m a calzone fan, so I had to try the one with mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and prosciutto. I’m not sure how I feel about the prosciutto in a calzone, but other than that, it was delicious! Very bread-​y and melt-​in-​your-​mouth good. I also had a side of the cavatelli pasta, which was alright, but I’m not a huge fan of the sauce. It’s pretty average, and not as sweet as I like. Nothing wrong with it though!
Everyone seemed satisfied with their food, and the service was really good. They even brought us some OFF when the bugs started biting. Check it out, and definitely get here before summer ends!

Was seated on the patio. Place was half full. Waited 20 minutes and not one server stopped by our table to even take our drink order or ask if anyone had even helped us yet. Walked out after waiting 20 minutes.

There are A LOT of Italian restaurants in Cleveland. Little Italy is chock full of excellent restaurants (I’m a fan of Anthony’s and Mia Bella myself), but those are more upscale. If you are looking for a solid yet delicious Italian meal, Scotti’s is one of the best. I have tried nearly everything on the menu, and it is all wonderful. Best of all, the prices (for food of this quality) are exceedingly reasonable.
Three things of note:
1) They do not take credit cards, so stop at a bank machine (or raid your mattress) before you go.
2) Parking, when it’s busy, is a challenge. There is a post office across the street with parking spaces which is available, and it’s a hell of a lot easier to park there than at the restaurant.
3) If the weather is decent, go sit on the patio. Not only is it a gorgeous space, you will have absolutely no idea you’re in the middle of a busy industrial city or a neighborhood. I can’t rate the patio highly enough.

Best Pizza around in Northeast Ohio. Quality ingredients, great staff and a variety of classic Italian dishes. I lived in a lot of places around the country and it is hard to find the quality of pizza in the Cleveland area and Scotti’s is on the the top of that list. I have tried almost every item there and I never had a bad choice.

A really great place to enjoy solid Italian cooking. Parking in the lot can be difficult if it’s very busy. The veal dishes were really top notch and the draft selection features some local breweries such as Great Lakes and Portside, but they also have Newcastle English ale on tap.

My family loves Scotti!!!
The staff is very nice and the owner always ask if we need anything. The food is GREAT and priced right. The bread that they have is AWESOME! I LOVE that place. The only thing I would say negative is that they only accept cash, and the décor is a little outdated. But I have been to beautiful restaurants inside and either the people are nasty, the food overpriced, or the food doesnt taste good, I have never had any of those problems at Scotti. Its WORTH THE DRIVE, all the way from the westside. My daughter LOVES coming here, and everyone is friendly. After my daughter therapy tonight we are going there for dinner. Keep up the good work!!!
Logan

Good pizza! Lots of sauces to choose from. Cash only. Nice wooded décor with an open kitchen. Nice back patio too!

Great whole in the wall place.
I don’t live in the area, but I will go out of my way to eat at Scotti’s again and again.

Solid, neighborhood (cash only) Italian fare.
I used to live in Euclid and used to frequent Scotti’s and I’m happy to report that it’s still a nice little Italian restaurant featuring pizzas, pastas, calzones, and very traditional Italian fare. They provide fresh baked focaccia bread with every meal and I think I could eat my weight in it.
I was able to veganize a side salad and a calzone. They took off the cheese for me without a fuss and I built myself a pretty tasty calzone. I washed it all down with a glass of local white wine and left a happy camper.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a good Italian meal. And for the love of God, please pick a restaurant like this over the Olive Garden. Your tummy will thank you for it. I promise.

A great and authentic Italian restaurant on 185^th. Service is welcoming, courteous, and accommodating. Their patio looks awesome also. Props to their rooftop garden

Food is just ok. Prices are a little high but not outrageous. Portions aren’t all that large but aren’t extremely small or anything either. Just don’t expect the greatest-​tasting food or portions to make up for it if you are just hungry.
Management:
How about some lettuce with the salads, please?
Better care with the meatballs too.

A truly fantastic Italian restaurant.
Everything here is delicious! Eggplant fries, pasta, pizza, calzones, desserts, whatever. Nice casual atmosphere, great service, reasonable priced, yummy yummy food! I will drive across town for a meal here.
Go to the ATM beforehand, because it’s cash only.