I had heard good things about Flour so my 4 friends and I decided to try it for a girls night out. 2 of us ordered the pork chop special. It was rare when we ordered med. well, cold and so tough we couldn’t cut it. We sent it back and got the linguini with clams which were tasteless. Their parmesan obviously came out of a green canister. One person had the wedding soup which had a strange herb or some bad flavor in it. Her pasta meal seemed to come right out of a Chef Boy R Dee can. The pizza that was ordered wasn’t good but the salmon meal was apparently very good. Waitress Kelly was very nice but we never were asked for drink refills and it took our food a long time to arrive. They gave us free ice cream and apologized but we will not return.
Louise K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chagrin Falls, OH
What an amazing dinner. We try to branch out and eat at different restaurant but we always end up coming back to flour because the food is just so good. The service here is very very good the waiters are always very attentive even to the children. They never get annoyed at little extras that you request. we had the most amazing softshell crab appetizer and the mussels here are something that we always get every time we come. I can’t say that I’ve ever had a bad meal here. They change the menu up seasonally and use very modern ingredients.
Mike L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Cleveland, OH
I enjoyed my first lunch visit to Flour. Lunch menu is completely different from their dinner menu so I’ll have to come back again and try out the pasta dishes. Our server was very attentive. She offered us suggestions on the wood fired pizzas and appetizers. Our orders were accurate and brought out in a reasonable time. We started out with the Truffled Parmesan Tator Tots. Nice size tots with slivers of truffle fried golden brown. Simply delicious plain or with the roasted garlic aioli. I had the Porchetta Bahn Mi sandwhich. A nice fusion of Italian and Vietnamese. The combination of the veggies and the prochetta blended well. There were nice char marks on the bread from the panini press. The aioli saved the sandwich from being too dry. A solid item that I would order again. I’m looking forward to trying other things on their menu next time I come back.
Lauren K.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Cleveland, OH
Most simply, if you’re looking for a place with really crave-worthy, fresh Italian food, this is it. Awesome things about Flour: — All of their noodles are made in-house. They have a cook who comes in during the middle of the night and makes all their noodles fresh. After dining at Flour, I now totally recognize the difference that homemade noodles make in an entrée. — Complimentary valet. This is a rarity for anywhere near the bustling Eton Place! — Really awesome custom drink menu. The Blueberry Sparkler is so legit. Props to their Wizard of Cocktails. — If you’re there for dinner, make sure you’re reading the menu correctly. You can purchase entrees in either a «little» or a «lotta» size, but what it really means is «appetizer» size or «full» size. Go with the«lotta» size if you’re looking for an entrée. We started with the fried olives, which are stuffed with goat cheese. Even if you don’t like olives, you can get into these cheesy tarts of goodness. The Lamb Rigatoni is absolutely to die-for…super tender meat, tasty sauce and the most delicious homemade rigatoni. Literally everything that crossed are table, down to the complimentary bread, exceeded my expectations. If you’re dining on the weekend, try to make a reservation around 4/5pm to avoid the mad rush. Either way, i’m sure you’ll find the wait worth it.
Joe W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Twinsburg, OH
Flour For weekly Reviews like Cleveland Bites on Facebook! Friday night is date night! Not much of an Italian restaurant fan because after working in one as a teenager I feel most food I get there I can cook at home. When I go out I’m looking for food that is difficult for me to recreate myself. That being said I was intrigued after @Eatdrinkcle recommended this place to me while looking for a good spot to head to Chagrin Falls for reasons that will soon become apparent! ;) We came at 7:30 on a Friday night with no reservation and were seated immediately. They also offer a free valet service despite the parking lot being rather slow, but parking ourselves we did notice how full it was at this early time. The atmosphere had a modern vibe that still felt classy and not too industrial. Still a lot of wood and fabric was replaced by steel and concrete. Very contemporary! The mood was exciting most of it stemming from the open kitchen concept which is becoming a huge fad and I’m a fan. We were seated right beside the work area and while not overly loud it provided a certain electricity to the ambiance. They do offer an area apart from the main dining area of you prefer a more intimate seating. Now on to the menu! I was really in love with the menu; how it was broken down, how it was laid out, the options being various and not overwhelming. Very clean concise and inventive options. They offer a full bar and boast an enormous wine list for any price range, but non alcoholic options are limited severely. We settled on giving this place the full gambit. Two appetizers were ordered the ‘Big A$$ Meatball’(large meatball, whipped ricotta, and provolone, in Italian sauce) and the ‘Fried Olives’(Green olives, stuffed with goat cheese and fried). We were started with some focaccia bread which was decent and a nice beginning to the experience, but the apps arrived fast and they were both fantastic dishes. The olives were great. The saltiness of the olives with the smooth creaminess of the cheese paired well and frying them didn’t make it a heavy dish. The meatball really stole the show especially for my wife(she had never had ricotta before!!!). It was large and well made and seasoned, but paired with the creamy ricotta and thick tomato sauce took the dish to a new level. Put us in the right mood for everything else. For entrees we spit a ‘Wood Fire Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza’ and ‘Semolina and Mushroom Gnocchi’ also getting a side of ‘Truffled Tots’. The tots were fine. They were good and tasty and the garlic aioli to dip them in made them better. The pizza was hot and delicious! They imported the pizza oven and bring over the flour and other ingredients directly from Italy for the most authentic neapolitan recipe they can. I really enjoyed it but I need to make sure anyone is prepared when ordering this. Not typical pizza. My wife picked up a slice and all the toppings and cheese came spilling off of it. I folded mine and still the limp center drooped heavy. It either a two hand or fork and knife dish to be honest. They are on point with the execution, but a lot of people might not get what they expect. Best for last! Oh my god the pasta was amazing. The gnocchi wasn’t too dense or potato-y, but held up against the thick gravy like sauce wonderfully. The oxtail and big chunks of mushroom were also so incredibly well done. Pasta is star here and I approve this message! We unfortunately had to exempt ourselves from dessert for reasons that will become apparent soon, but are eager to return to check that box as well! As a final shoutout I want to say how extremely wonderful our waitress was. Knowledgable and enthusiastic about the product she was selling. I was very happy and despite a bustling Friday night crowd felt very well taken care of. Flour gets a high recommendation from me. Meal for 2 with water, two appetizers, two entrees, and a side dish was $ 78. Atmosphere — Price — Quality — Taste — Service — Good Points — Terrific service — Pasta made fresh and in house — Fantastic original menu options Bad Points — Not your grandpas Italian restaurant. If you want that Lady in the Tramp vibe you might want to go somewhere else. — Price on pasta is high so be prepared to pay $ 25-$ 30 an entrée. Worth it, but pricey.
Joseph C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Westlake, OH
I went to Flour for Sunday Brunch on 2÷28÷2016. I met a new friend there. We were seated near a window at a two top. Next to us were two families at a family party with kids etc. all having fun. The atmosphere was both elegant and very friendly. I was very comfortable. Service was prompt and knowledgeable. I had the eggs Benedict which distinguish themselves with mortadella vs the typical Canadian bacon. Mortadella is a type of Italian sausage and it was less moist and I would say more tasty than Canadian bacon or as tasty but different in texture and it was a lovely switch out. My friend had a flat bread panini and it was large and she had to take a lot home. We split an order of Paul’s Sausage was in a homemade spicy pork sausage and was really good. We were so full we could only split one of the two. We had coffee, fresh orange juice and fresh grapefruit juice. It was a relaxed, lovely enjoyable brunch with reservations at 11:30. We were not hurried to get out or move along. We lingered and talked and had a nice time. While its a good sized restaurant its not loud. While I have marked dress as casual the casual was up casual I would say. They have an unlimited mimosa option but we did not have any of it.
Ashleigh S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Cleveland, OH
Dinner is hit or miss, I do not recommend the lobster pasta, it was very bland, the truffled tots and fried olives are very good. The best experience I had was during lunch, had to try the Ohio Beef Burger(received rave reviews from local Scene Magazine). It was fantastic and came with truffle chips(very addictive). I was so full I could not eat dinner later that evening. So, with my experience, best time to go is lunch. If I ever go for dinner again, I now know what to avoid
William S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Saline, MI
Not impressed. Prices are fairly premium. The décor is much like an upscale sports bar. But the food was very disappointing. I had wedding soup that tasted like it was made with beef boullion and did not have anything but meatballs(i.e. Where is the«wedding»?). My main dish was a terribly bland roasted chicken. The fennel garnish was good and Original. My dessert was a «house specialty» pumpkin cream parfait that was not enjoyable and had the«fake whipped cream» taste you’d expect in bargain buffets. In all it was really disappointing, especially for the price. On the good side the presentation is excellent and my friends’ dishes looked good. One had a salmon dish and the other some beef dish. They liked their dishes. In addition my chicken was huge, so if you want half a chicken to yourself, well here you go. But just don’t expect much in the way of flavor.
VJ V.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Aurora, OH
My old review deserves a much needed update. Brunch in Flour is a whole different ballgame altogether. I should describe their offerings as inventive, flavorful and bold. Hands down, the best Sunday brunch in the Chagrin-Woodmere-Solon area. I posted some pictures and they do taste as good as they look. Shrimp and grits had a nice smokey flavor to it. Everything our party ordered; from the Eggs Benedict, to the Nutella French Toast, and the Breakfast Pizza did not disappoint. Although, let’s face it, they had me at. BOTTOMLESSMIMOSAS. Did I say bottomless mimosas? Yes I did. You heard me…
Ryan W.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Chagrin Falls, OH
A bit pricey for the pizza. The atmosphere was nice but all in all there are better places to eat.
John B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Cleveland, OH
It takes a really good restaurant for us to bother going out to the outer suburbs but Flour is right at the top of the list. The wait staff is professional yet personable while the ambiance is more formal than relaxing. Jeannene and I each wen with the orange fennel old-fashioned cocktail, which is a nice spin on a classic as it uses honey to give it the sweetness. We then went with the beef carpaccio($ 13) for the appetizer. There was as much shaved reggiano as beef, which I’m not saying is a bad thing. And there was a large mound of lfresh greens on top of that, adding some vibrancy. At one point I got a hit of black pepper and I wish there was a little bit more of that. For main courses, we both went with that night’s specials though the pastas looked very inviting. I had the bread fluke while Jeannene had the short ribs(both $ 29). I had only previously had fluke as sushi and found it very blah but I was very impressed with this cooked version. The skin on one side was extremely crispy while the other side had a crispy panko bread crumb crust and in between was a thick, fleshy fish. It came on a bed of creamy fregula which had a subtle green pepper taste to it and some pickeled shaved veggies to counter the thick, breaded fish and cheezy pasta. Jeannene’s short ribs were OK enough, but the star of her plate was the smoked mashed potatoes. For dessert we split a pumpkin pie budino($ 8), which is a pudding dish served in a glass. And it was amazing — it tasted just like the fall classic dessert only in the form of a thick pudding. I was really regretting I had to share it.
Christopher M.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Cleveland, OH
Falls short… Which is too bad, because the place is really likable. The location is nice, the ambience is nice, the menu is nice, and everyone is so nice. To expand on the menu, it really is an eclectic mix of non-traditional dishes and some hipster flair. Ox tail, bone marrow, etc. I can deal with all this, and you should branch out when you can. The strong concept ends up with the execution just okay. The menu has side salads($ 9), pasta, entrees, and pizza. On my two visits, I tried a special with pork and Brussel Sprouts, and spaghetti with clams the last. The spaghetti was homemade and delicious(and plentiful, what looked like a pound) but only featured 10 – 12 small clams for all the pasta. Tasty, yes, but not proportioned well. My coworker got veal and it was slightly dry and in his words«just okay». I’ll have to scour special deals and the pizza menu if I come back. Additionally, don’t be fooled by the $$ rating. It’s a $$$(but the pizza is $$).
Joshua G.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Mentor, OH
Flour was simply shocking in its ineptitude. The calamari was passable, though pretty standard gfs-style«rings». The funghi pizza was good, but oily beyond belief. The real kicker though was the tagliatelle bolognese. It tasted, I kid you not, exactly like beefaroni. Except that it came at nine times the price. I managed to choke down three bites. Once for the first impression, a second to confirm what I thought I tasted, and a third to let my wife«taste this crap that tastes like chef boyardee» The fried olives were a revelation, though, so there’s that. We were $ 120 out the door, with two appetizers, two entrees and three drinks. We could have put the same meal together on a seven dollar trip to target, coupons notwithstanding. Stay away. Oh, and I very nearly forgot, one of the hostesses was wearing what appeared to be a linen toga-and-diaper onesie. It’s sounds odd, but that’s truly what it looked like. Either way, her butt was hanging out, which didn’t exactly lend zest to the canned pasta.
Jon O.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Cleveland, OH
I’ll never get the good reviews of this place. Went here recently with the husband and it will be the last time. We’ve gone before and sometimes it’s decent while other times it isn’t. The space is beautiful and the service can be good. The food is mediocre at best. Last night I had a pizza and it wasn’t cooked enough and the crust became soggy and didn’t stand up to the toppings. This is the problem with their pizzas. Sometimes they’re cooked well and other times they’re barely cooked. Also, the pizza sauce that they use tastes canned. The husband got a pasta which he swears was from chef boyardee. They have a good calamari. They are a step up from Bravo(which is probably the worst restaurant in the area) but their prices are too high for food this mediocre. If you want good Italian, there are much better options in Greater Cleveland.
Ben S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Cleveland, OH
I have been for dinner several times, but just decided to try brunch today. As I love what this restaurant’s self-proclaimed«rustic» style does to traditional Italian food, I figured they would also have a good brunch. I was excited about the pork banh mi on the menu, but when I asked the waitress informed me it was a fatty pork cut. She said there was tenderloin present, but that shredded pork belly was also present. I ordered the veggie omelet instead. The flavor was really good! There were only peppers inside, red and orange, but it was delicious in its simplicity. Watch when you order breakfast items as some come with fruit and others potatoes. I thought the omelet came with potatoes so I ordered a side of fruit and then when the food came I had 2 sides of fruit because the omelet really came with fruit. I felt the waitress should have said something when I ordered an additional side of fruit, like you know it already comes with fruit. But she didn’t. But she did willingly bring me a side of potatoes and not charge me for them and let me keep the fruit. They also have for $ 15 unlimited mimosas and they come in 3 flavors in addition to orange. The same cool atmosphere and lively crowd for brunch as there is at dinner time. I definitely like the spin this place puts on food and I’ll definitely be back.
Janey S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Avon, OH
Flour is a delicious Italian restaurant. I went for brunch to do a review for my food blog you can check out the details at . Chef Mytro and Chef Minnillo are an amazing team and their menu has an Italian style + creative side.
Casey S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chagrin Falls, OH
Consistently stellar. Love the atmosphere, love the menu selection and they even carry my favorite scotch. I’d eat there every day if I could. Sunday brunch was one of the best in the area. The antipasti platter is a great way to start over cocktails. Always good, always wanna go back.
Kitty H.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Cleveland, OH
Been there twice for brunch and loved it. So I took my friends there tonight. The entrees were good; but the Italian wedding soup I ordered was«offensive» tasting. The broth was clear and dark; the vegetables in there were raw or just 10% cooked, unlike traditional Italian wedding soup having all the flavor of melted veggies; the broth does not have any depth of flavor but pure saltiness; the supermarket Italian wedding soup was far better and just costs fraction of the price they charge. I called the waitress and returned the soup. My dessert«warm apple» something rather was very offensive tasting as well; there was no flavor in the apples; no sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg added; the crumb was not browned enough to be crunchy; the only good thing was the vanilla bean ice cream, but I know they didn’t make that. Very disappointed at the soup and dessert, I think a 10 year old can cook better than that. I am thinking this might be a lack of management issue that they allowed this kind of poor quality of food to be served at a I considered high end restaurant. Will NEVER go back there again.
Stephen M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Seattle, WA
What a great surprise! I was traveling through Cleveland and stumbled upon this place when searching for outside, dog-friendly seating. We had a reservation, and were seated fairly promptly – you cannot reserve the patio, as we found out, so even with a reservation, it turns into first come, first served. We went on a Friday evening, and, during summers, they run an outside table-side(steak? prime rib?) promotion that we did not select. But the outside seating is perfect for a hot summer’s day, even if you not choose the table-side preparation option. Chicken was exceptionally good, but I had higher expectations for the veal and would not get it again. Still, it was a fantastic, never rushed Italian meal and just what we were looking for. The wine selection was very good with servers knowledgeable about pairings, but not bent on upselling customers. We decided to go with a Vermentino, and were very glad we did. The restaurant is dog-friendly, and a few servers and even a member of the kitchen staff stopped by to say hello to our dog. Its one of the few higher-end places that takes a liberal approach to bringing pets, or so it appears from our search. The parking lot looks like a luxury car lot, but lots of customers were in business casual. I would not suggest rolling in with jeans and a t-shirt; this is more of, at a minimu, a polo + kakhis place. you may feel under-dressed if you’re not in a dress shirt indoors. Highly recommend.
Lin H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Cleveland, OH
Flour was tasty! For the items or bites that weren’t crazy good, they really cared to know. That tells me Flour is the type of restaurant who that wants to improve and provide the best experience possible for customers. The spaghetti+clam dish unfortunately ended up with some old tasting clams, but they whisked it away and brought back a new one. The beef cheek tortellini was delicious, though the tortellini noodles were a bit thick to bite through. Those are my only complaints!