Taste

4.5

658 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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A place for food, wine, fun

Contemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(216) 932-9100

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 932-9100
Website
http://www.tastefoodwine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2317 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
Cross street
Silsby
Parking details
Parking lot and entrance in rear of restaurant (accessible off of Dellwood Rd)
Entertainment
Piano every Saturday from 6pm-9pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Soup du Jour$6.00
Truffle Pommes Frites, housemade aioli$8.00
Housemade Pizza du Jour$13.00
Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers$12.00
Italian sausage, mozzarella, marinara, fresh basil
Arancini di Riso$11.00
crispy three cheese risotto, lemon pesto, fresh basil, marinara
Fried Calamari$13.00
zucchini, squash, marinara
Spicy Garlic Shrimp$12.00
mango coulis, apple pear slaw
Mussels$12.00
sautéed tomatoes and spinach, lemon garlic wine broth, grilled toasts
Roasted Lamb Meatballs$12.00
olives, onions, peppers, diablo sauce, crostinis

Salads

Entrée Sizes Available. Add: Salmon +$10, Chicken +$7, Shrimp +$10

Kale
snow peas, blue cheese, cranberries, red peppers, almonds, mango vinaigrette
- S$10.00
- E$16.00
Caesar
hearts of romaine, aged parmesan, croutons, housemade dressing
- S$6.00
- E$12.00
Roasted Red and Golden Beets
mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic drizzle
- S$10.00
- E$16.00

Entrées

All beef is certified Angus. Splitting an entrée will add $5 to the entrée price

Vegan Plate du Jour$20.00
Burger du Jour$18.00
Stuffed Eggplant$19.00
Ricotta, Romano cheese, spinach, marinara, garlic green beans
Pappardelle$21.00
Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, onions, red peppers, red sauce, aged parmesan
Linguine Aglio e Oleo$20.00
seasonal vegetables, basil pesto, aged parmesan
Tortellini Alfredo$20.00
tri-color cheese tortellinis, mushrooms, onions, spinach, romano alfredo sauce, peas, tomatoes
Roasted Chicken Breast$20.00
asiago-pine nut crust, Chardonnay cream sauce, ham-bacon-snow pea risotto, green beans
Chicken Saltimbocca$20.00
prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach, sage mushroom marsala sauce, saffron rice
Veal Francaise$24.00
Chardonnay-lemon butter sauce, capers, grilled asparagus
Duck Breast$26.00
passion fruit demi glace, whole grain mustard mashed potatoes, garlic green beans
Crab Stuffed Salmon$28.00
Chardonnay-lemon cream sauce, wild mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables
Seafood Stew$28.00
clams, mussels, shrimp, fish of the day, fingerling potatoes, green beans, seafood broth
Seared Red Snapper Ragu*$28.00
fingerling potatoes, olives, onions, artichokes, grilled hearts of palm, roasted tomatoes, green chimichurri
Veal Osso Buco*$30.00
celery root puree, butternut squash, snow peas, red wine sauce
Grilled Lamb Rib Chops*$32.00
goat cheese potato pancake, brussel sprouts, bordelaise reduction sauce
Filet Mignon Napoleon*$32.00
scallion-potato pancake, grilled tomato, spinach, blackened shrimp, port reduction

Prix-Fixe Menu

Prix-Fixe Menu$55.00
Three courses with two glasses of wine (per person). You may select one of each: appetizer, entrée and dessert from this menu & two wines by-the-glass. For glasses over $10, the difference will be added to the above prix-fixe price

Cheese

Daily selection of artisan cheeses, crostinis, fresh fruit, nuts$15.00

Desserts

Housemade Ice Creams & Sorbets$7.00
Sampler Trio Available
Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Ice Cream$7.00
Lemon Vanilla Bean Cheesecake$7.00
White Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brûlée$7.00
Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$7.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$5.00
Whole Grain Mustard Mashed Potatoes$5.00
Roasted Vegetables$5.00
Parmesan Risotto$5.00
Saffron Rice$5.00
Garlic Green Beans$5.00
Fingerling Potatoes$5.00
Brussel Sprouts$5.00

What 658 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Neighborhood gem
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Contemporary American
Cleveland
Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Dave
Cleveland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints. Another awesome evening!
MH
MargaretH
Cleveland
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend.
RR
RestRev
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Salad and main courses exceeded expectations. Service was good.
JD
JacobD
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Waited a while for service, despite the restaurant not being overly crowded. Food was decent, but not entirely worth the cost.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food, intimate ambiance, great price for the excellent food and service! Will definitely go back! Great for a date night!
JR
JanetR
Cleveland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice menu, well executed. A little on the heavy side. Maybe a grilled fish entree or two? Love the diverse group of patrons, the pianist and the decor. The kind of place that makes me happy to be back it and about, post Covid.
BB
BarbaraB
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful and the special dessert for the birthday person was much appreciated. Julie, our waitress, was a dear. Since it was a Tuesday evening, there were not many people there at 6:00 and the noise level was low. Than you for a special evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great New Year’s Eve dinner at Taste! The food was delicious and they had a Saxophone and Piano duo playing live music. The services was great too.
GC
GilChesterton
Cleveland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food in festive atmosphere
CD
ChicagoDiner15
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for NYE - food was excellent! Service was friendly. Will definitely be back!
JG
JoGye
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Menu on Open Table not the same as in the restaurant. We selected Taste based on the Open Table menu and we were very disappointed that the menu was different. Much more expensive on-site.
ME
MarilynE
Cleveland
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Server was nice. But service time from ordering til food was ready was very slow
A
Al1348094
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, would definitely recommend. All 4 of us were really impressed.
FF
FrequentFlier
Cleveland
98 reviews
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Service was a little slow. Two of our party had salads while the other two had nothing to eat for close to 30 minutes before the entrees were served. There should be a bread or roll service. The entrees- 3 of us choose the Crab stuffed Salmon and one the lamb chops were excellent and very good sized servings. I liked the ability to substitute the vegetables with our meals.
JN
JohnN
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nice ambience and the food was delicious. Really enjoyed the piano player.
d
debbiew
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was absolutely wonderful; the servers were professional and knowledgeable. The food was tasty and well prepared. The only criticism I had was the noise level was very loud.
SD
StephD
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is impeccable. The food is delicious with the perfect portion. I enjoy the variety without it being overwhelming. And the drinks? So amazing! It’s my go-to spot to take family and friends for an incredible experience.
b
bejaka
Cleveland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and diverse selection of entrees-piano music added to the modern ambiance and lovely evening.
MC
MattC
Cleveland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience4
Fiancé and I went for dinner. Waitress did not introduce herself or tell us about the night’s specials. Simply took our drink order. My maple Manhattan was very good.Her lemon drop martini was incredibly sour. Waitress then asks if we were ready to order, again no idea what the specials were until I overheard the other waitress talking to another nearby table. The arancini app was very good, although very small (two rice balls on a plate). I ordered the BBQ ribs for dinner, which were good, she ordered the Caesar side salad which was good, roast chicken breast which was very very dry. We didn’t see our waitress again until 10-15 minutes after we got our food. I was halfway done with my ribs, she was barely halfway, maybe less than that, through her chicken (there wasn’t much on the plate to begin with), green beans (which were barely touched because, had our waitress come to check on us, we would have asked for pepper) and rice. We told the waitress how we felt about the meal and she took the food away and apologized. The other waitress came over to the table next to us and started apologizing for the meal until we had to flag her over to let her know it was us who had the bad meal, which she reduced the $30 chicken meal price by 50%. So after having a good Manhattan, a very sour lemon drop, a small appetizer, very good BBQ ribs (which were fall off the bone tender), and dry overcooked chicken, we could not stay for dessert. Honestly, I saw the cheesecake served to the table next to us and based on the small size of it, I felt we made a wise decision. It was a nearly $100 night that included two drinks, a small appetizer, side salad, dry chicken that was half-off and bbq ribs. This was not a very good experience and I would not recommend for a friend.
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gwgw
Cleveland
192 reviews
vip
5.0
192 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and wonderful food. Would definitely go back.
J
Jjb3
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service and food. A little pricy
W
Wendi
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place, food and service were great!
j
jcml
Cleveland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The annual Wine burger night was terrific. Two of us had been to previous year’s events, and one was here for the first time. Marlyna (sp?) took great care of us, and I bought two bottles of the Zinfandel. Do this more than once a year!
a
aysmam
Cleveland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We enjoyed a couple CLE Restaurant Week dinners - delicious ! And OJ, as busy as he was, was delightful,
MC
MelC
Cleveland
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the comfortable, friendly atmosphere and the food which was beautifully presented and also delicious. We will go back
E
Euni
Cleveland
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service & food!! Can't wait to go back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Service was extremely poor. We waited awhile for food, drinks and to even be seen. I’m ok with waiting for our food if someone checks on us but it was 20 minutes before we were greeted by our server and 30 minutes before we even had drinks.
ML
MLM21
Cleveland
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
As usual, great food, but understaffed
j
joeh
Cleveland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a good time
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Unsatisfied
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Went for Cleveland Restaurant Week and was treated unfairly in which some patrons were able to have the Cleveland Restaurant Week special and many others were not "because they don't participate in CRW on the weekends".
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall2food4service3ambience3
We picked this location because it was advertised on Cleveland’s restaurant week. We made the reservation and then called to confirm the day prior that the restaurant week menu would be available. We were told yes on the phone and then in person were told that the restaurant week specials did not apply to weekends which contradicted what we had confirmed the day prior. Overall I was disappointed with the experience and service provided.
d
dm54
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We visited with our friends during Cleveland restaurant week to use the restaurant special menu. Taste was one of the restaurants with most different choices in the special restaurant week menu. We ordered different choices from the menu, and all of them were good. Food was outstanding, service was perfect. We had a very nice table in the restaurant front corner, so it was cozy and not noisy.
M
Mitch
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We don’t venture out much especially since COVID struck; but it was our anniversary and we thought we’d do something special to celebrate. We hadn’t been to Taste in more than 10 years so we thought we’d treat ourselves by going there for dinner and it was magnificent. The server was responsive and delightful, and the food was amazing. We went outside our food comfort zones and orderedI the paella and the duck. The dishes were incredibly “Tasty” and plentiful. We were stuffed after the meal, but there was enough food to bring home leftovers. We also scored a free dessert because it was our anniversary and the crème brûlée was outstanding. This was a wonderful five-star dining experience, a little cramped for space and pricey, but well worth it. We’ve already begun to recommend Taste to our friends and rest assured we’ll be back!
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Disappointed
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Ordered Maple Manhattans. Server asked “on the rocks or straight up?” We got one each way. Inquired when the price on the check didn’t match the menu. Ended In a shouting match with the manager who said the “on the rocks” $1 extra was for the ice, and the “straight up” $3 extra was because without ice it’s a “special pour.” Really? $1 for ice and $3 for no ice? What do you get for the regular price? Owner eventually made good.
EC
EllenC
Cleveland
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Halibut special was excellent! We will be back for sure.
RM
RichardM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We used to love Taste pre Covid and the food was very mediocre this time. The back entrance we used was very dirty and had a bad odor. Sadly we will be unlikely to return to a place we loved. Richard Martin
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lab63
Cleveland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent as usual. They seemed to have some backups in the bar and kitchen making things difficult for servers. Would go back as not the usual for this establishment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall4food4service1ambience5
The food was great but the server one in particular was extremely rude
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience2
The food I did get was very good but everything else was pretty poor. Our server seemed like they were avoiding our table. We sat for over an hour waiting for our food to never come. After an hour and twenty minutes with no communication from the server we decided to go somewhere else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent experience. Food was wonderful! Great menu! Good service. We came with friends and we were all happy.

FAQs

Taste offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 932-9100.

Taste is rated 4.5 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(216) 932-9100

2317 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Additional information

Cross street
Silsby
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking lot and entrance in rear of restaurant (accessible off of Dellwood Rd)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Piano every Saturday from 6pm-9pm.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tastefoodwine.com/
Phone number
(216) 932-9100

Taste

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Appetizers

Soup du Jour$6.00

Truffle Pommes Frites, housemade aioli$8.00

Housemade Pizza du Jour$13.00

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers$12.00

Arancini di Riso$11.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Spicy Garlic Shrimp$12.00

Mussels$12.00

Roasted Lamb Meatballs$12.00

Salads

Kale

Caesar

Roasted Red and Golden Beets

Entrées

Vegan Plate du Jour$20.00

Burger du Jour$18.00

Stuffed Eggplant$19.00

Pappardelle$21.00

Linguine Aglio e Oleo$20.00

Tortellini Alfredo$20.00

Roasted Chicken Breast$20.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$20.00

Veal Francaise$24.00

Duck Breast$26.00

Crab Stuffed Salmon$28.00

Seafood Stew$28.00

Seared Red Snapper Ragu*$28.00

Veal Osso Buco*$30.00

Grilled Lamb Rib Chops*$32.00

Filet Mignon Napoleon*$32.00

Prix-Fixe Menu

Prix-Fixe Menu$55.00

Cheese

Daily selection of artisan cheeses, crostinis, fresh fruit, nuts$15.00

Desserts

Housemade Ice Creams & Sorbets$7.00

Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut Ice Cream$7.00

Lemon Vanilla Bean Cheesecake$7.00

White Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brûlée$7.00

Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$7.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$5.00

Whole Grain Mustard Mashed Potatoes$5.00

Roasted Vegetables$5.00

Parmesan Risotto$5.00

Saffron Rice$5.00

Garlic Green Beans$5.00

Fingerling Potatoes$5.00

Brussel Sprouts$5.00

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