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Sokolowski's University Inn

94/100 (3560 ratings)

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"Im not sure how well I can judge the food at Sokolowskis. Being from Texas, many of the things I saw today were foreign to me. I don't see the dish I..."

Burger Belly

"One of my favorite places! You will likely wait in line for a bit, but it's definitely worth the wait. I usually get the stuffed cabbage which is..."

Frank Dawson

"Starch+Potato+Cheese+BUTTER = the best Perogies Sokolowski's is not a place to eat if you are on a diet. But the perogies are just amazing...."

Jennifer K

"The line was long but nmoved fast the sign of a good and well organized place. The food was hot straight from the kitchen. The service was fast maybe..."

Dirk

"Same as it ever was. Although I've been coming here on and off for over thirty years, this is the first time I've rated this establishment. I had the..."

KingGambrinus

"Their food is like a big hug! I love everything they serve & it is so comfortable in the dining room -especially when the guy is playing the..."

Mandi

"Historic. Let me start by saying I love this place. I gave it four stars because I want people to come here and support a place that takes a person..."

Rob B.

"The Stuffed Cabbage is always a treat. If your lucky, you'll see Bernie whipping them up in the kitchen. Don't forget a slice of the Coconut Whipped..."

Brenda Smith Arra

"The Very Best in Cleveland. Being a native Clevelander, I am bias to the eastern European food styles. Sokolowski's exemplifies the very best in the..."

R. Stanko

"This is the place we take out-of-town guests when we want to give them a taste of old ethnic..."

Not That George W

"All Out Great Comfort Food. Now I may be biased (German heritage), but this place has amazing atmosphere as well as phenomenal food. Definitely try..."

Rach Hill

"Awesome choices. Tasty comfort food, lot's of great choices. My problem is (as often) that I like everything but I have to choose LOL Places like..."

Marcel Van Den Bosch

"Oh yeah!. If you want food that will fill you and taste great, this is the place to be. If you leave hungry, it's your fault. If you leave..."

Dan Gibbons

"FANTASTIC!. I always bring people from out of town here. Some scoff when they see the cafeteria style line, but everyone is always blown away by the..."

E. Rose

"When I want a bit of old world cooking and atmosphere I go to Sokolowski's. The food is EXCELLENT! You enter and pass through the bar area then..."

Saburo Montfort

"A Great Cleveland Experience. While visiting Cleveland, I was told I absolutely HAD to eat at Sokolowski's. My boyfriend's family made a big date of..."

MsAdventure

"Great food. We just had a great meal at Sokolowski's. The food was great. We got the perogies and stuffed cabbage. It was our first time here. I was..."

Michael Krasuski

"Not bad.... I ate here for the first time and it was good...but just good. Not extraordinary....Not amazing.... Not earth shattering good or anything..."

Amanda D

"Excellent Low Maintenance Family Restuarant. We sometimes have family gathering here because the large seating capacity for dining and the bar...."

SquirtCheese

"Yum, Yum & More Yum!. I love everything. The pierogis, stuffed cabbage, cabbage and noodles, the pies, desserts. And everyone is so nice! Love You..."

Annamaria Settanni

"Amazing food. Was a bit confused at first because we had no idea what to do on our first visit there, and it felt like we had fallen into a time..."

Jon

"Cleveland staple. It should be required of all cleveland residents to know sokolowski's. also, great place to take out of towners. tip #1:..."

Mauraborealis

"Definitively Cleveland. A trip to Sokolowski's University Inn is akin to a religious experience. You go in, get in line with the rest of the sinners,..."

Collinwood K

"Oh how I miss you so..... This is one of the worse things about leaving Cleveland for the south, what you gain in weather, you lose in culinary..."

Myverismo

"Lent Fish Fry. Will spend the majority of the Lenten Fish Fry Fridays at Sokolowskis. Great culture, vibe and history in the Tremont neighborhood...."

Add Garlic

"Comfort food. Sokolowski's University Inn offers a surprisingly nice Eastern European ambiance, considering that they are a cafeteria style-service..."

FelixtheCat70

"Great food at reasonable prices. Daily specials that will make your mouth water! I find it hard to choose because they all are so..."

Kevin Priest

"Amazing food in a great atmosphere. My favorite is the stuffed cabbage with stewed tomatoes. Definitly a taste of classic Cleveland..."

Steve

"Consistant. If you went to Sokolowskis' 10 years ago or went today.It dosnt matter . We were there last week and found it was almost 1 1/2 yrs..."

Jake

"Classic, Classic, Classic. Took my 21 yr old daughter here during Turkey break and had Salsbury steak, she had perogis and we both quaffed to Polish..."

Du Baby

"Amazing, every time.. Classic. Delicious. Huge portions. (Huge.) And just fun. There's something about the experience-- being a part of such a..."

Laura

"This is Cleveland. Everything about this place screams Old Cleveland and it's damn proud to do it. There is a line out the door for lunch and after..."

Jim

"I'm from NC but come to Cleveland frequently on business. Went here last week and it was great. I hope we add Sokolowskis to the rotation..."

Keith_eats

"Great Cleveland classic. We've eaten here three times. Always a pleasure. Big portions reasonably priced....served cafeteria style. Come here and..."

Claydog

"Sokolowski’s is like an adventure back to a different time and place in America...."

Suit757

" Sokolowski's is a hidden gem, in the old backstreets of Cleveland, right on the edge of the Artsy area of Tremont which in itself is a gem of food..."

Annamaria Settanni

"Sokolowski's needs no introduction. Established in 1923, this hearty, stick-to-your-gut, cafeteria-style restaurant is infamous in Cleveland. Locals..."

Bite Buff

"In my opinion, if there one restaurant in Cleveland that sums up the city in one meal, it would have to be Sokolowski’s University Inn. And while..."

DeckOnFood

"Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism..."

Tricia's Dish

"Sarah and I have been meaning to go to Sokolowski's for a while. We tried a couple weeks ago, but we showed up the day before Easter and it was..."

Ben M.

"Have never been to a cafeteria style restaurant before but this has set the bar. There’s plenty of different main dish and side options. ..."

Lindsey Carrick

"Love the atmosphere here. The food is always good. Lines can be long during the evening hour so plan to come early. Afternoon hours during the..."

A R

"This was a lucky find traveling through Cleveland! We were looking for a great Polish Eatery, and we found it! The Chicken Paprikash was heavenly! ..."

Stephanie Cole

"Delicious food. I got Salisbury steak, pierogi, mac & cheese, and mushroom soup. All of them were fantastic. They also have really good bottled milk...."

Brian

"As a first timer, I had a wonderful time. My husband found this place because he knows how much I love getting a true, homecooked, authentic Polish..."

Mollie Koenemann

"The most amazing food I had all year in 2019! This was the place my fiancee and I went to the evening of my birthday on our weekend trip across..."

Ben Ferri

"This family owned restaurant has been around for decades and their casual cafeteria style serving, has passed the test of time. Classic polish..."

Brian P

"Coming from a NYC polish person who spends a lot of time in Greenpoint, Brooklyn(aka little Poland) where they have some of the best Polish food and..."

Michael Ubowski

"Been around forever for a reason... Food is great.. Food is plentiful, more than just great food an awesome experience.. Highly Recommended...Worth..."

RICK Johnson

"How have I lived in Cleveland my entire life and NEVER dined here?! The food was absolutely amazing, fresh, great variety. Service was excellent AND..."

Candace Searles

"Huge portions! Great food! Get there early if you go on a Saturday evening. The line is LONG!! But so worth it!! Would recommend to anyone who is..."

Karen Shadley

"A very special Polish restaurant with good food and tons of charm! The friendly staff was helpful to explain how to get the cafeteria style food...."

Bridget Coolick

"Worth the hype? Probably. Great prices. Excellent portions. Helpful staff. The food is certainly rich. Easily the best cafeteria food I've had in..."

Allen Hoffman

"A treasure in Tremont, this restaurant is a pillar of the community. The food is all homemade with love, butter, and a secret ingredient that makes..."

Jennifer Vince

"Super friendly staff willing to help with the process of getting foog. Cafeteria style, choose 1 entree, 2 sides, comes with salad bar. Recommend..."

Jennifer Lim

"Good fun! Food was great, but nothing extraordinary hence the 4 stars. Great value also with the salad bar, sides and cheap beers. Friendly..."

Louise Lynn

"Good wholesome stick to your ribs type food. You'd be sure that your old grandma is one cooking in the back so you better clean your plate or she'll..."

Robert Cummings

"Friday Fish Fry is very popular. Great food cafeteria style and all you can eat salad bar. If you are there for the Friday Fish Fry get there before..."

Henry Krzemien

"Wonderful family owned and operated restaurant. We had a great meal and the staff were so friendly..."

Richard Santora

Trattoria On The Hill

90/100 (2437 ratings)

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"Best Margarita pizza I ever had. The eggplant appetizer is so good. I could live on that for the rest of my life. Gnocchi with shrimp is was..."

Barbara Gibson

"I've been going to this place for five years now it takes me home to Brooklyn, ny love the food and atmosphere , family friendly and everything ...."

Summer Herbawi

"Never had a bad meal. We took a group to Trattoria recently. We sat in the large dining room downstairs which is very roomy. Everyone had a great..."

Charlie Bailey

"Food was very tasty & reasonably priced. Big portions! Decent wine list if you're looking for a lot of different types of wines at affordable prices...."

Jennhend

"Veal Yum. Veal Parmigianino $15.50 Love this from here. The sauce is out of this world good. You do get the feeling you're getting gipt..."

Moe Herbawi

"Best Italian in Little Italy. By far the best Italian food and the best prices in Little..."

MB

"Great food and service. I had a wonderful experience there, not sure why people had bad service. I will return..."

Jan

"Kid friendly, casual, great Italian food. Service was friendly and..."

Charley Creighton

"That last reviewer Ron. The last reviewer Ron was the meanest man ever. He was in front of me waiting for a table. The first thing he said to the..."

Amy

"I very much enjoyed this restaurant. Very good Italian..."

Jhann2

"Fantastic! Big value for price..."

Exploring Cincinnati

"Wedding Rehearsal Dinner 9/21/2012. My husband and I went to Trattoria for lunch on the recommendation from another local business. We were so..."

Krissy Marie

"Always my first choice in Little Italy. The atmosphere here is more casual than the decor would lead you to believe. The pasta has always been..."

Cloy Boy

"I have had great food and service here every time. The eggplant parm, veal marsala, mellanzani crostini, stuffed hot banana peppers...and many more,..."

Jenny

"If you LOVE true Italian.... ... then you MUST visit Trattoria on the Hill in Cleveland, OH! I visited about 2 years ago and am aching to go back for..."

MamaBean

"Great service, delicious food served fast! Casual atmosphere with fine dining qualities. Eggplant Parm was..."

Lynda Babcock Lowin

"Great spot for lasagna. gets a little busy at lunchtime and on the weekends, but is worth the wait. the service is often hurried because they are so..."

Chardon Buckeye

"We had a wonderful meal. The anti pasta platter was just elegant and delicious. We had the eggplant parmesan which was rich and perfectly seasoned...."

Mike Meyer

"This cozy little avenue of food provided excellent culinary delicacies with a delicious in-house tomato basil sauce. The staff was very friendly, and..."

Michael D. Tulanko III

"Memories......... This was my first time here was spectacular we loved the chicken parm but my favorite was the meatballs it reminded of my best..."

Cathy

"One of the better places in L.I.-less hipsterish atmosphere-more like a place you would find in Italy, a back street-where only the locals..."

Stephen Tompkins

"The class of Little Italy. What a great experience we had at Trattoria. We had to wait a few minutes for a table but after ordering our food was out..."

Adam

"Hearty lunch with rude customers. I was visiting Cleveland, and a local recommended this & Mama Santo's. Chose this because their prices seemed a..."

Meghamium

"Nice Family Restaurant. We were in town visiting family and wanted to try a restaurant in Little Italy. We chose Trattoria on the Hill and we weren't..."

Greg Boerwinkle

"Little Italy Favorite. I keep coming here again and again and am never disappointed. It's always busy, which is a testament to its..."

Kathryn

"Good food. I give Trattoria about a 7. The service is basic, not good but not bad. I got the pesto linguine with scallops and it was good. Huge..."

Krystal Gardner Webb

"A Great Find!. A friend recommended the Trattoria about 8 years ago, and we have been going ever since. The food has aways been excellent, and the..."

Tommer2

"A red sauce stable. I have enjoyed the Trattoria many times. The food is classic and solid. They have great calamari and an amazing cake that must..."

Myverismo

"Always a happy experience. My husband, friends and co-workers have been going to the Trattoria on the Hill for years, not just for the flavorful food..."

Holly Reinecke

"Excellent. Had the pleasure of enjoying Tratt on the Hill for the 1st time this past Sunday. The Eggplant Parm was wonderfull!! Service was great, no..."

Markyb

"Hidden gem. Love this place. It's worth the confusion to find it, and the fact that it's underground gives it an authentic ambiance that the other..."

Bertha

"Response to Suanne MacMillan. I found your review last Friday, and unfortunately, I am the waitress that you are referring to. I would like to take..."

Alex Ash

"This was the best pizza I have ever had in my life! Pizza #5. Fresh tomato, feta cheese, onion, and black olives...."

Tammi Velez

"Not necessarily the finest offering in Little Italy (you'll find that just across the street), but solid dining..."

Kevin

"I've been going to this place for the past 12 years. It hasn't disappointed me yet! Great food and nice people what else can you ask..."

Gina

"Eggplant parmigiano. ....is to die for! it's so big that you can even share it with 3-4 other..."

MM

"Loved It!. The homemade Meat Ravioli and Pizza were 2 of the best I've ever had, absolutely loved them! Also tried the Chicken Parm...didn't love the..."

BigM

"Great food, great prices. Sauce is authentic, moderately priced, fast and friendly service. Highly..."

Zarin Roat

"In the heart of Little Italy, Trattoria has a lot of great competition on Mayfield Road. Its low profile entrance and signage might not jump out at..."

Bite Buff

"Valet service gentleman was super helpful and kind! Amazing patio. Food was absolutely phenomenal! Service was terrific too! Their patio is dog..."

Kristen

"I enjoyed this restaurant in Little Italy. The service was very nice and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Eggplant Parmesan- they say this is their most..."

Tyler Chrestman

"We didn't know that there was a festival going on, so lots of people were in Little Italy. Luckily, we were able to get inside Trattoria for lunch...."

Kayoko

"My mom, brother, and I visited this restaurant at 4pm on a Saturday (12-2-23). We did valet (no charge but tips encouraged), got a table right away,..."

JC

"This is quite simply, the best and finest Italian cuisine/dining experience I've ever had! From the atmosphere to the service to the freshest of..."

Don Jefe Pachichi

"Great food and really friendly staff. They forgot our drinks so they gave them to us for free. The tiramisu is so good I almost had an out of body..."

Alexis Gienger

"We actually went to this place because next door restaurant was close but I was not disappointed. Pizza was very light and yummy, chicken parmigiana..."

Erika S

"We were in Cleveland for a few days and came across this gem. Everyone was so friendly and kind. The restaurant was clean, cute, and cozy. The..."

Lacinda Armele

"This summer, I had the pleasure of dining at Trattoria. It was a wonderful experience. The weather was beautiful so we were able to sit on the patio...."

Hallie's Spirits

"During a summer staycation, we went to explore Little Italy in Cleveland. We have visited a few places in Little Italy and Trattoria was next on our..."

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