Sapori Italian Grille
33481 Lake Rd, Avon Lake, OH, 44012
Sapori Italian Grille Menu
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Soup & Salad
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Wraps
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Melts
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Wings
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Address :
33481 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH, 44012 - Phone (440) 933-4360
- Website https://www.saporiitaliangrille.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Lawrence M.
After returning from a trip, Sat. 4/25 my wife & I decided to dine at Sapori's. I called to see if we needed reservations. The person answering said no, This was about 7:30. (Person seemed annoyed we were dining late) We arrived about 8:20. We were seated & did not see a server for 20 min. I got up to leave and that's when the staff asked me how everything was. Totally clueless. Some workers realized they blew it. From the minute we arrived they acted like they didn't want us there. They cost themselves $120.00 or so, plus tip.
(1)Rose L.
Sapori's has the best eggplant parmesan ever!!! THE BEST! The flavor is amazing!!! I also enjoyed the warm mushroom salad. 5 stars for the food and the excellent service in this quaint little restaurant off the beaten path.
(5)Alison K.
It's cold outside, but warm and full of great food at Sapori 's. It is my 41st birthday, and Italian food is my favorite. I used to live on Murray Hill and have tried about every good Italian restaurant in the Cleveland area. Sapori's Italian Grill is absolutely the best... By far. There is a great wine list, and cocktails too. There is a small bar and you can watch the chef cook. There are also chef's tables. The bathrooms are not only spotless, but believe it or not, actually smell nice. There is a seating area with aromatherapy items, and Italian soaps. In the past I have had the cavatelli, ribeye steak, chicken parmesan, white bean soup, minestrone, and warm mushroom salad. I can't even properly describe in words how excellent everything I have tried is. This is without a doubt the best Italian food I have ever had. I've traveled the country and had I have traveled everywhere and thank God the very best is right here in my backyard. Joe and Kelly own this restaurant. Joe is the best chef ever, and Kelly runs the bar and front of the restaurant. They are both very nice and make sure to come out and talk to the customers. They remembered me by name after my first visit! The staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable. My drink was always filled in a timely manner, and they were more than happy to answer any questions. I really can't wait until summer, I am excited to have my dinner on the lovely patio. I just can't say enough about this place.
(5)Shanna S.
I have been to many Italian restaurants all over town and I finally have found my favorite! To start, I love the ambiance as you walk in with the dimmed lights. The wine list has a delicious array of selections for everyone and Joe has helped us picked out some new favorites for me and at a reasonable price. I just had the stuffed sausage and peppers, which were yummy and a mouthful full of flavor. I have tried various entrees on the menu but it's so hard to pick one as my favorite because of the variety, but the pasta sauce is savory! If there isn't something to your satisfaction, all you have to do is ask and they are willing to help create that special meal for you! You get a great amount of food for a wonderful price! You can't go wrong with $5 martini's for happy hour or discounted appetizers. I can't wait until Summer finally gets here to sit outside! I will definitely be frequenting here and recommending it to everyone!
(5)Pete R.
If you enjoy Italian food you need to find this place. They have the best meatballs I've ever had at a restaurant, awesome sauce, Alfredo was fantastic... We put together a menu for a group of 13, veal, chicken parm, pork, pastas, you name it. The portions far exceeded our expectations. I can't praise this guy enough. If you know Italian and enjoy it you better find your way here.
(5)Roman S.
Awesome place if you are in the mood for Italian food and some quiet time. Chef personally came to our table to recommend wine, both appetizers and entrees were fabulous.
(5)Patrick S.
Sapori Italian Grille is among the finest new(er) restaurants in the Cleveland area. Excellent Italian options are complemented by great meat and seafood entrees. Friendly staff and awesome dessert options make Sapori an amazing dining experience. The restaurant's building was once an interurban station for the Lake Shore Electric Railway - and some of Sapori's artwork reflects that history.
(5)James T.
This is dinning. The absolute best experience in love music and dining. May 15, 2015 Becky Boyd sang her heart out. Jim Wall on drums, Michael Bay playing lead guitar and Alfrado Guererri bring Rhythm and Blues to the best meal prepared by Chef Joe. Highly suggested by my wife and I Bon Appitite
(5)Grant W.
Have you ever had your server tell you that the kitchen forgot your order? Well, that's what happened to us at Sapori Grille yesterday -- our third (final?)of three botched dining experiences here. Arrived around 12:20 for lunch, and there were 2 other tables. Placed our orders and were told again (this has happened each time here) that they were out of a certain item. This time, the stuffed peppers "weren't ready yet." Side salads were delivered quickly. Fresh, good dressing, nothing spectacular. And the wait began... About 15-20 minutes later, they had to open doors because the smoke was so strong from the kitchen... little did we know it was our lunches burning, because they didn't know either! Another 15 minutes go by -- and this point we haven't seen our server since she took our order -- and we finally spot our server. "Are we ever getting our food?" my wife asks, just a bit of annoyance in her voice. Our server throws her hands up and says, "I'm wondering where your food even is." OK. Five minutes later... "They forgot your food was in the even, so obviously it's burned to a crisp. He's gonna put new ones in right now." By that time, we'd been in the restaurant more than 45 minutes, so we told her not to bother and left.... on to our next attempt to eat lunch. As we were about to pull out of our parking spot, the owner runs out to our car and says, 'I'm so sorry. I'm the owner. This has never happened before. Next time you're in, just look for me, and I'll give you a meal for two." Not sure it there's going to be a next time.
(1)Jim P.
Wonderful meal! Met with friendly service, perfect cocktail to start. Lobster bisque lived up to the hype from the server. They made small plates to order for my children. I don't venture too far on Italian, but the veal parm was thin, crispy but tender inside, and yummy. Sauce well seasoned but not too spicy. Will definitely come back.
(5)Jim D.
The best this side of Cleveland. Simply great food and great service!! You won't get any better outside of going to New York!! It is really that good. Try it!!! Matt
(5)EspressoLvr S.
It was such a pleasure and very refreshing for a change making reservations at Sapori. Actually it was the best reservation experience I have ever had!!!! Angelina was so friendly, great natured, enthusiastic and helpful. She described the three different dining areas we could choose from including the patio. She spoke to me respectfully and spoke by using my first name, after I called back and mentioned we were running late. Kudos to Angelina!!!! I give Sapori an A+ on reservations and friendliness. Sapori is a lovely little Italian restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is very inviting. The food quality is excellent, however I believe they do not use real butter which ruined the taste of our perfectly cooked food including the bread. The homemade sliced crusty bread came out piping hot and steaming which was unlike any other restaurant. An A+ on the bread!! We were so excited but soon became disappointed after we put the so called butter on it. The butter tasted like butter you would put on popcorn at the movies. The pasta was good and even tasted homemade, but way too much of the fake butter combo. My salmon was cooked perfectly and had a great taste minus the entirely too much fake butter and salt. My husbands Chicken Marsala was good, but his pasta would have been excellent minus the fake butter. Asparagus and squash were excellent!! Drinks were not strong, so stick with wine and beer. No taps, only bottles. Didn't want to try dessert in fear of disappointment.
(3)Lynn L.
Service was extremely slow. Server a bit inattentive. Food was just ok, but not great. We asked for more bread 3x and finally got it as we were packing up to leave. Sodas were watered down tasting. Service and food not up to par with the prices they charge.
(1)Tom S.
I have probably driven past this place a hundred times in the past few years and never really knew it was there until I saw it on Yelp. I'm very glad that I stopped! This is now going to be my go-to restaurant for Italian food. The service was phenomenal and everyone was incredibly inviting. The prices are very reasonable. The lobster bisque was incredible as was the dinner and wine. I will definitely be back very soon.
(5)Kelly C.
Food has been great, no misses in flavor or portions. Love the lobster ravioli. Pretty sure it's Ohio City Pasta. Service can be slow and confusing, interacting with multiple people for various things....bread, water, cocktails, etc. Overall a really nice spot for Good Itailian food.
(4)Jere L.
Fantastic every time! Menu is full of tasteful well priced items. Been here many times and the quality is always top notch the $8 lunch menu is right on point
(5)Jason S.
This restaurant has me torn in regard whether to go back or not... I have been to Sapori roughly five times, obviously because the food is good. I get the Chicken Frances every time and it is always excellent. The issue is that I can't sit in the restaurant without hearing whining and complaining from the staff. I went back tonight (late afternoon). They were having issues with their internet and it was affecting their credit card / ordering system. I was there for roughly an hour and the manager sat at the bar arguing with the their provider the whole time, in total disregard of customers. She would get up and walk around the dining room area saying "why does this have to be my headache". It was uncomfortable and she should have handled that in an office as much as possible. The time before this visit the same manager was having personal conversations next to the water station where I was sitting. There was also an instance where they didn't change their "open hours" board that sits outside the restaurant. It said that they opened at 4 on Saturdays when they really didn't open until 5. We went in and the hostess said she wasn't sure what to tell me... We came back at 5 and ate. I drove by on my way home following week and they still hadn't changed the board haha! I honestly think that this staff really just doesn't care to much. I get the impression that ownership / general manager, if there is one, is worried about losing staff and not customers...
(1)Alessia R.
John was an amazing server. Super attentive but not overbearing. He also brought extra sauce on the side which was so nice to have for my pasta (because I asked for easy sauce). Also the food was frickin phenomenal. We will definitely be coming back soon!
(5)Dave K.
WOW. WOW is all I could say for about the first 5 minutes, UNTIL I asked about wines and the head chef, Joe came out to talk to us about some menu items and wine pairings. He's from the area so he understands what we Cleveland-Lorain residents like to eat. I asked about the rack of lamb, and as soon as he said "Lebanese rub", I stopped him and immediately ordered a full rack. 5 chops came out, and I was NOT dissapointed. I've tasted lamb from all over the world, and this is some of the best I've ever had, including what my family raised me on. I had a Romanian sweet wine that was so good I had 2 glasses (and I don't drink wine). My good woman had a ribeye steak with a semi-dry red that went perfect. Desserts as well, and it was a night to remember. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant, with reservations, if you want a romantic dinner, you're looking for the best food in the county, or you are trying to impress someone. This is the place you'd want to come to. I made a reservation online with an app for restaurant reservations, same day, and had no problems at all. I will come visit here each time I come home now!
(5)Randy B.
Great service, and great food. The wine was delicious and the food was so good and fulling.
(5)Jaret K.
If you are looking for Italian food at decent prices it is a good place to be. If you are looking for high end fancy Italian then it's not. They have good veal and chicken parm. I would come here again.
(4)Andrew H.
Stopped in Monday for dinner...read raves about the pizza...tried to order, but "we're out of crust" was the reply after hearing about what a slow day it's been...prep? Ordered Lobster Bisque...considering I like salty food...this was so over salted and broken to boot. Chef came by to see how things were, when told he replied " it's the bottom of the batch and it concentrated being warmed all day"...we'll that made me feel better. Offered special, sea bass. They didn't give me a price, but based on other menu items, figured it'd be reasonable, especially being a special. Fish was good, not great. Best part was asparagus, but I only got 3 little stalks and one burnt little carrot...but a pile of greasy fettuccine. Coffee sucked too. Bottom line, $40 bill for a not good dinner... Way overpriced for the quality, or lack there of. Was hoping for much better.
(1)Allison P.
This is a nice family owned Italian place. It's kinda small but quaint. The food is really good. My one wish is they would have a tomato cream sauce or mix of marinara-Alfredo and also that the prices would be a bit lower. Nice selection though and tasty fresh bread. Would go back again and again.
(4)Paula D.
Great service combined with great Italian food warrants my high rating. Multiple servers checked on us to make sure our needs and expectations were being met. Meals at our table included the Gnocchi, Veal Marsala and Gorgonzola Penne pasta. This was my second visit here and felt the experience worthy of a review.
(5)Christina O.
Simply amazing! I just discovered this little gem. The staff is friendly, and they go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. The meals I have enjoyed here have exceeded my expectations. They also have a great wine selection. I highly recommend this place if you want great service, great food, and great wine. You will not be disappointed!
(5)David S.
We decided to try the steak here as the place is billed as an Italian grill. My wife and I both had the bone in rib steak. It was like what you would find at a good steak house but at $19.00 not $28.00 We had a nice bottle of a red blend from California which the owner suggested and again a great wine at a value price. The place is small and cozy and the service was excellent. We will definitely come back here again. We didn't try any of the Italian dishes but what we saw and savored going by our table looked great
(4)Jennifer L.
We love Sapori, we've been in many times before. The food is excellent without that feel of a chain place since it's just a little local spot. The service is always excellent. The management and owner really took the time to ensure everything we ordered was above board. We are anxious to go back on a Friday when they have a live band.
(5)Bernadette B.
Wait service was below adequate. Went to visit a band playing in my local town. Made reservations two weeks in advance for special table at 7:00pm. Night began with a reservation mishap, waited over a half hour for waitress to welcome us and take our drink order. Appetizers came out without utensils, drink order was wrong, everything was inconsistent, one guest left before being served at 9:00 pm. Dinner came at 9:15 pm. When other 4 toppers who arrived after us had doggie bags to go in dining room. I was not impressed with the caliber of wait staff which left us high and dry and catered to the bigger tables. Excuse kitchen backed up. Each manager came and check on us and when mentioned the wait never came back all night, but compensated us our bottle of wine. Disappointed.
(2)Christina P.
Amazing service - delicious food - personable chef - accommodating to our year and a half son - great cozy decor! Can't say enough great things about everything we had - and not too hard on the wallet! Go go go!
(5)Jeff B.
Food was good, not great. A little pricey, entrees don't even come with a salad. Our waitress was a little inattentive. Only good thing is got right in and sat down, no wait! Oh the fresh bread is good too...
(2)L A.
My friend and I had an early dinner here tonight and it was sooooo good! Our server was very personable, polite and efficient. We started with the sausage stuffed pepper and pasta fagioli soup...both delicious! We chose entrees Chicken Marsala and the Chicken Francese up charged ( only 2.00 ) to alfredo for the pasta and......YUM! Both dishes were amazing! We each took 1/2 home, so looking forward to lunch tomorrow! The chef came out to ask how everything was and found he was the owner as well. Nice touch! Reasonable prices, high quality meal, great service, nice room, clean surroundings. Looking forward to my next trip!
(5)Cecelia R.
Have been dining here since they opened in September 2013 and am so glad to have such a wonderful dining establishment close to home in Lorain County! Food is always hot and fresh, great wine list, wait staff that do whatever they can to make your visit the best. Joe and Kelly are always available and are committed to making sure your dining experience is the best. This is a dining experience...not a "cookie-cutter get you in and out so I can seat someone else at your table experience"! Live music a couple of Fridays a month (check their website)...what more can you ask for? Complimenti Joe & Kelly and their great team...see you soon!
(5)John D.
The best selection of red wines I've seen in a while. The strip steak was delicious. The owner came over and we had a good discussion of wines and liquor selections. Be sure to set reservations on the weekends or you might be out of luck for the entire evening.
(4)Matt M.
Overall, a very good first experience. All the food we ordered was very good. A highlight was the pasta e fagioli soup of the day. It was obviously homemade, with the "beany" broth of the real thing, and not too much pasta. It was the perfect way to start a cold winter night's dinner! My wife had the house salad and I had the half-portion of the Greek salad. Both were nicely sized, and the Greek salad was particularly tasty, with ample amounts of kalamata olives and chopped cucumber. For our entrees, my wife had the salmon special, which she enjoyed, and I had the chicken Scarpariello. The red sauce on my wife's pasta side was very good. My portion was very large, with big chunks of sausage, and two thinly-pounded pieces of chicken breast. The sauce packed a spicy punch and was full of sautéed onions and sliced cherry peppers (the source of the heat). My only complaint was that it was a bit oily (although perfect for mopping up with the delicious warm bread served at the table). Sapori has a very interesting menu, and there were many tough choices to make. This is always a good problems to have, as it will ensure our return! The one odd thing about Sapori is the stark contrast between the two dining rooms. The front room (the one to ask for, particularly if making a reservation in advance) has exposed brick, large windows, and many photos on the walls. It is warm and cozy. The other room is very plain, cold, and devoid of character. That is where we were initially seated. If there was not an open table in the front room at which to be reseated, we definitely would have left.
(4)Cheyrl S.
We loved it. The food was delis. The kitchen and staff very attentive. The prices very appropriate foe the quality. The only improvement needed is the decor needs polishing ie: curtains, walls decor, plants, patio, etc
(4)Jacqueline J.
This restaurant never disappoints. Tonight we had the eggplant appetizer which was amazing. The specials included gnocchi and the chef allowed us to get a half order as we wanted to save room for dessert. Our bartender/server April was lovely!! We ended the night with tiramisu and it was fantastic.
(5)Devin O.
I was excited to try this place after reading the good reviews. What a shock. Not sure if the food is good as we never made it that far. I made reservations for 7pm on Saturday. We arrived and were greeted by a troubled high school aged girl arguing with the credit card machine. We stepped to the side by the bar where you could see into the kitchen. They were frantic in there. The entire restaurant was heavy in smoke from burned bread or something in the oven too long. They could use a better ventilation system in the kitchen. Also witnessed a worker in the kitchen lift his shirt to wipe his face with it, his bare large belly inches away from plates of food. Ewww After waiting for just a minute she pointed at us and said "you, come on", I saw the daggers from my wife's eyes at that point. When making the reservation it was the last one available, but there were several empty tables in the restaurant, seemed strange. I quickly learned why. We were seated and handed menus. The hostess walked away and no one ever returned. Several waitresses continued to walk by and made eye contact but never said hello, be right back, get your own water, or anything. We saw a table that had eaten an entire basket of bread and empty glasses of water finally have their drink order taken and told that if they wanted food it would be 40 mins since the kitchen was busy. A table behind us had finished eating, an entire plate of food was left, waitress asked if they wanted to take it with them they said no, it was terrible and they couldn't eat it. No offer to take it off the bill. The waitress obviously never stopped back after delivering the food until the end of meal. They then tried to order dessert to the waitresses dismay, she returned and said it would take a really long time and they should probably just go. A table of 4 older people were sitting on the other side commenting on all of the goings on. Apparently several other tables had left without ordering prior to our arrival. They were also pointing out that my wife and I had been sitting for quite some time without being acknowledged. They had finished eating and said their food was very good. We had enough and got up to leave. The older people said "good for you" and "we don't blame you." We stopped and let the rude girl know that we were leaving. One of the waitresses overheard us say we had not been acknowledged and that we were treated rudely. She rolled her eyes and offered no apology. There are way too many good restaurants around the area to be treated this way. I don't care if the food is good, this place will never see my business. They need a manager that knows how to run a restaurant and how to provide service if they want a chance of surviving. Don't waste your time.
(1)Tom M.
Great experience!!!!!!!!!! Excellent food and wine!!!!!! Joe made this a wonderful evening. Wewill definitely be regulars. Tom avonlake
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