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Cleveland Special Occasion Restaurants

By Sandy Mitchell, About.com

Whether it's Valentine's Day, your mother's birthday, your anniversary, or if you're just trying to impress that certain someone, you want a restaurant that's extra nice and guaranteed not to disappoint. Try one of these elegant Cleveland favorites for an extra special evening.

The Flying Fig

Chocolate Torte at the Flying Fig -- Cleveland Ohio(© Stu Spivack; cc license)
The Flying Fig, located in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with innovative, healthy, and tasty food. Chef/owner Karen Small was one of the first in the region to feature locally grown and organic produce, and the restaurant makes most of its stocks, sauces, and delicious desserts.

The Flying Fig
2523 Market Ave.
Cleveland, OH
216 241-4243

Mallorca

Mallorca Restaurant - Cleveland Ohio(© Stu Spivack/cc license)
Reasonably priced Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine combined with Cleveland's best service makes Mallorca a festive place to spend your special day. Try the paella or the crab-stuffed lobster.

Mallorca
1390 W 9th St.
Cleveland, OH
216 687-9494

The Baricelli Inn

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The Baricelli Inn is an elegant 1896 mansion, turned restaurant and bed and breakfast, in the heart of Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood just up the hill from University Circle, the city's museum and cultural district.

Baricelli Inn
2203 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH
216 791-6500

One Walnut

Salad at One Walnut in Cleveland Ohio(© Stu Spivack/cc license)
Veteran Cleveland Chef, Marlin Kaplan serves up three and four-course, prix fixe dinners in this small, but well-appointed restaurant, located just off of East Ninth Street across from the National City Bank Building in downtown Cleveland. The menu changes frequently, but always includes what's local, seasonal produce and meats. Lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended.

One Walnut
One Walnut Avenue
Cleveland, OH
216 575-1111

Giovanni's

For forty years, Carl Quagliata's east side restaurant has rewarded diners with excellent northern Italian cuisine, impeccable service, an award-winning wine list, and an elegant, comfortable decor. Try it again for experience it for the first time. You're sure to enjoy.

Giovanni's Ristorante
25550 Chagrin Blvd.
Beachwood, OH
216 861-8625

Pier W

Located at the edge of Lake Erie on Lakewood's Gold Coast, Pier W boasts spectacular views combined with an elegant dining room, the freshest seafood, and festive table side food presentations. The brunch here is a Cleveland favorite.

Pier W Winton Place
12700 Lake Ave.
Lakewood, OH
216 228-2250

Sans Souci

Located in the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel at Public Square, this sunny restaurant is like a trip to Provence. Their delicious Mediterranean cuisine is sure to impress.

Sans Souci
24 Public Square
Cleveland, OH
216 696-5600

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