How have I not reviewed Carrie Cerino's yet?!? Tasty Italian food that never disappoints. I always get the Chicken Sinatra. If you're familiar with Outback, it's like the Alice Springs chicken. You get a side salad, a side of pasta or risotto (I always do pasta with meat sauce), and the chicken dish -- yum! Their dessert selection is amazing and always delicious. Service has been prompt and I've gone with large groups multiple times and they're very accommodating and willing to do separate checks. As one of the only non-fast food restaurants in North Royalton, I'm thrilled to have it here!
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Jeff H.
My wife and I went here for the first time tonight for our 7th wedding anniversary. We had both wanted to try it for quite some time and we were not disappointed. When I made the reservation I was asked if this was for an occasion and I told them. When we arrived they had a Happy Anniversary card waiting for us. The service was outstanding and the food was fantastic. The portions were large and they'll make a good lunch for tomorrow. When it came time for dessert, a Happy Anniversary cake with a candle was brought to our table which we did not expect. The decor was certainly "old school", but so was the service, and that is definitely a good thing. Attention to detail is a lost quality in today's modern dining where they try to rush you through your meal. That was not the case here. It was a great experience and we will be back.
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Julie D.
Really disappointing. Had the eggplant parm (which is served in an unusual stacked form, and seemed like it had chicken as a layer; it's lucky I'm not truly vegetarian) with a side of risotto. I'd seen the risotto as an option on the menu as a side, but it hadn't been mentioned by our server and I'd asked about it (probably a sign.) It was a little too al-dente. The wedding soup was not exciting, and the desserts were clearly all about huge servings without much excitement; my memory could have been mistaken, but I thought I'd recognized the whipped-cream pumpkin roll at my in-laws from the local Giant Eagle grocers as looking surprisingly similar to one of the options on the dessert tray (yes, they still carry a dessert tray around.)
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Matt W.
Crab stuffed mushrooms and chicken piccata wer really flavorful
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Lindsay T.
Love Carrie Cerinos.. Their sauerkraut balls are my favorite. My husband and I had our wedding here three years ago and everything was perfect! We got so many compliments on the food.. Bar service was awesome.. I would definitely recommend this place for dining and for events/parties!
(5)
Barb S.
We just had a great meal at Carrie cerino's. Homemade pasta, homemade bread. Fresh salad. Garlic bread to die for. Haven't been here in years and now sorry that we haven't been. This may become a regular.
(5)
Jim S.
Went recently for a small family event. The food was simply horrible. Chicken dish tasted foul and vegetables were over cooked and flavorless. Salad was a few leaves of iceberg lettuce with some cheese sprinkled on top. Overall a terrible experience.
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Mary J.
Waited 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Very bad planning. Hope the food is better.
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Shannon C.
I'm a new yelp-er and am currently reviewing all my top restaurants in Cleveland. Carrie Cerino's is the best Italian restaurant in the Cleveland area. Not just because my parents wedding reception was held here, or the homemade pasta. Chicken parm, we have had it everywhere, probably make it at home as well. Hands down, the best chicken parm these lips have ever tasted. I'm not going to go in detail about the ham, cheese, tomato, breading etc. Just strongly urge you to try this dish, everyone who has tried it has agreed with me 100%. French onion soup, no big deal right? Wrong! It's so cheesy and delicious and I crave this all the time. I don't know what they do to make everything so delish, but over the years it has been consistent and I want some tonight for dinner. Normally, I'm into trendy, modern, fusion restaurants. This place is straight forward, classic Italian and its all about the food, not the scenery (tends to be an older crowd). I definitely wouldn't come here for apps and cocktails. Although, it is very nice with their crystal chandeliers and banquet style decor. Go now, because they close kinda early. Viva Italia!
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Norma V.
As usual the food was great, celebrating my grandson's First Communion he picked this restaurant. Everyone loves the veal parm and shrimp saute is my favirite. The cake that was ordered (larger version of their give away cakes was yummy Keep up Carrie's tradition !!!!
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Rick F.
The History, since I've been born, my parents have made this place a special location for special occasions. When you grow up you tend not to want to visit the places your parents took you to for whatever reasons. So I have not been here since I was a kid! My mom insisted that we go here for her 79th birthday and we all agreed. So a party of 18 ppl it was on a Saturday night. The place was jammed packed! The memories flooded pack into my mind of all the good times we had as a tight knit family, I loved it! Being a foodie now that I'm all grown up! The menu was one of the best I've seen in all my travels and the food quality was spot on! Be careful in the parking lot, lots of blue hairs driving and could be a bit of an ordeal to get to and from he car! LOL!
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Allison W.
I love this place. It is a wonderful place for family gatherings and the food is always delicious and you get a great value for your money. I have been here for lunch and dinner and never leave disappointed. Part of the charm of Carrie Cerino's is that it never changes, the menu or the decor. The servers have all been there a long time and are always very pleasant. My family has made Carrie Cerino's part of our family traditions. Also, I had my wedding in the ballroom and it was amazing and affordable. It was a day my husband and I will never forget.
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Gemma A.
Carrir Cerino's was always a treat when I was young. I still compare all other spaghetti and meatballs to Carrie's. It was not until I was older and a little more adventurous that I tried the carbonera with the blue egg, just about did me in for any other pasta dishes. I was spoiled enough to always ask for a Carrie Cerino's cake for every birthday . . . I wish I could get one sent to me in CA.
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Peg P.
As far as I am concerned, Carrie Cerino's has the best lasagna around. I have been going to Carrie Cerino's for about 15-20 years and have NEVER been disappointed with any meal I have ordered. Carrie Cerino's is a traditional Italian Restaurant, so they have all the staple dishes : all types of pasta noodle all types of pasta sauce lasagna spaghetti and meatballs manicotti alfredo eggplant parm chicken parm seafood dishes the list goes on and on....... They have wonderful appetizers and salad as well. They have great fresh bread and their cake is fantastic service is always very good. I have been here mostly for larger family events and the staff is very accommodating. This is a reasonably priced restaurant with a large bar area on the fist level along with party rooms for larger gatherings. I would recommend making reservation for dinner, especially if you have a larger party.
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Ray T.
Oh, Carrie Cerinos is definitely worthy of a very good rating. The food is beyond words. My wife and I like the fact that they participate in the restaurant.com website certificate program which helps our budget go further. We have never been disappointed by Cerinos as they are true professionals and have a knack for hiring outstanding staff. In short, my family is unquestionably fans of the place and hope you will agree with me.
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Sharon G.
We went for dinner mid- January, with a party of 7. Despite being nice as can be, our waitress seemed somewhat scatterbrained... Having to be reminded about things when she would return to our table. My hubby ordered the veal parm and thought the sauce that accompanied it was some of the best he tasted in a long time. I ordered the chicken piccata which is usually one of my fav dishes when I go out. This particular dish was a little disappointing. They arranged 3 small pieces of chicken on a huge plate, covered it with a sauce that sorely lacked the classic lemon flavor, and threw on a couple capers. My risotto, served on a different dish, tasted a little off... Can't place the reason. Anyways, the chicken, although bland to look at, was tender although it wasn't what I considered piccata. At least two others in our party were disappointed... (They suggested we come here because they recently attended a wedding reception and simply loved the food! This dinner, for them, was a different story!). Gotta says, though, the dessert tray was a delight!
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Cara F.
I have never had a bad meal at Carrie Cerino's. The pasta is homemade and is always fresh and delicious. The decor is not delightful, but we just laugh and proceed to eat the great food.
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Evan F.
An "old school" Italian restaurant on the South side of Cleveland. Wife and I went there on a recent weekend, was like going back in time a bit (decor is a bit dated, but supposedly getting a re-make sometime soon). We actually liked the old feel. Service was attentive and friendly, staff seemed to know everybody in the place. Meals came with bread, a salad, entree (including your choice of pasta). My wife had a fish dish that she enjoyed, and I went with my old stand-by...Chicken Parmesan. Although the food was tasty, it was certainly not out-of-this-world. Prices were reasonable, and as a decent family place I'd say it's worth the trip.
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Rebecca J.
I absolutely love Carrie Cerino's!! I have been to many different events here that are always fabulous, as well as stopping in for dinner every once in a while. It's a great place whether you're going with a huge group of people, or by yourself...the food is phenomenal, the service is excellent, truly no complaints! My favorite dish is the eggplant Parmesan! It's enough for at least 2 meals!
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Ms. T.
If you don't want to be disappointed and waste your money STAY AWAY. Heavy salty tasting Italian food. Like the old grey mare, it ain't what she used to be. Suggest you go to Olive Garden if you have a taste for Italian, at least you know the food would be good and worth the money. The place was pretty empty, should have been a sign. Good bye forever Carrie Cerino's.
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Matt S.
This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It was like this restaurant was stuck in the 1980's in terms of dining and decor. I'm surprised to see that they actually have a website, I don't think they had those in the 80s. But anyways, moving on to the food, huge portions of poorly thought out and poorly executed dishes. I had the 'French Onion Soup' or more accurately, the overwhelming about of baked mozzarella that had some onion soup hiding under it. The table then got a side of 'Sauerkraut Balls', these were conceptualized as a way to make something that's not so unhealthy (sauerkraut), unhealthy (fried sauerkraut). The balls then came out with cocktail sauce....sauerkraut and cocktail sauce... Moving on, I ordered an entree of the 'Grilled Filet of Salmon'. An overcooked flavorless version of otherwise a relatively simple dish. The rest of my family that unfortunately also had to suffer through the dining experience felt similarly about their dishes. And then to top it off, the waitress gave attitude when no one wanted to-go boxes of the sad attempts of sustenance that was laying on our plates.
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Julie D.
An old fashion Italian restaurant. The food is typical and expected. The best thing this place offers is the Mamas white sauce which has a take on Alfredo sauce which is absolutely delicious and probably not very healthy, but that's usually how things work out! Definitely one of the staple and better restaurants in North Royalton.
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Erin B.
Used to love this place, but the current owners really should have sold it years ago. In case you haven't heard, they are totally DESTROYING the restaurant and bar in a very clueless "update." It ruined our dinner last month when we heard the news. We talked to the owner and you could tell he had no clue at all about what he had -- one of the most atmospheric and historic restaurants in Cuyahoga County. If Cleveland still had a major newspaper, you would have food critics all over this -- basically, some of the dining rooms here and the bar have incredible historic atmosphere, we're talking 30 or 40 years old and unchanged, the kind of places that are landmarks in real cities like Chicago, LA, New York, Miami etc. But here in Cleveland too many owners don't get it -- the owner told us that he kept hearing how "dated" the place was. I said sorry, it's not "dated," it's "historic" -- but as the OWNER, you should know this! You shouldn't have outside consultants to come in and tear apart your cool medieval dining room (with actual lit dioramas in the corners with armor!), and pull out the wrought iron and make it a "winery" room. What?! That's like taking a classic tiki bar and pulling out the vintage (and expensive) decor to give it a "Jimmy Buffett" update. How extraordinarily clueless. They're ruining the bar, too -- what was until recently a total throwback to the disco era (something just waiting to be capitalized on and made a trendy must-see CLE hangout) is about to be "updated" into something stupid as well. How sad.
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Betsey B.
Growing up in the area, Carrie Cerino's was the place to go for a celebration. Everything was always wonderful! When I heard that my HS reunion would be held there, I was over the moon to have Carrie's delicious food again. And boy, was I ever disappointed. The meal started with salad and rolls, which were fine. There was no bar set up in our room, and only two servers trying to juggle drink orders and serving food, so most of us wound up just going downstairs to the lounge to get our drinks. The buffet was awful - overcooked roast beef in gelatinous gravy, sliced so thinly that you could barely get it on your fork (and you regretted doing so once it was in your mouth). Roast chicken and green beans almondine were OK. Potatoes au gratin were bright orange - I think they used the cheeze packet from a box of Kraft macaroni. The pasta with white sauce was OK, but not worth an upcharge. The pastries on the dessert tray were OK. The servers were trying hard, but they were overwhelmed. I no longer have any desire to ever go back.
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Kaity K.
I've lived minutes away from Carrie Cerino's for my entire life and I haven't frequented the place for whatever reason. My family decided to go tonight and I am so glad we did... The food is DELICIOUS. Each dish comes with a soup or salad so I ordered the Italian wedding soup which was very flavorful and an interesting twist to a traditional recipe. There was one big meatball in the middle and little bits of chicken throughout the broth. The warm bread that was brought to the table was soft and there were 2 tasty varieties (one with and one without garlic). I ordered the gnocchi and white sauce which was absolutely a wonderful dish. I could not have imagined something more comforting, filling, and delicious than that. I want more already even though I'm full to the brim! It came with either meatballs or sausage, and I opted for the meatballs which were exquisite... That old school homemade flavor. My family all really enjoyed their dishes as well, especially when our waitress told us that it's never-ending refills for sides of pasta (my dad is never one to pass up "free" anything... Must be the Polish blood!). I only took a star away because of the interior design of the restaurant. I felt like I stepped back in time when walking in; it was like being in my grandmother's basement or a medieval dungeon. It was clean and really well kept up, but it was just super old fashioned (which I guess could be part of the charm). When we left, we bought a box of kolaczki which are, I'm ashamed to say, even better than the old recipe I make every year from scratch... Soft, flaky dough filled with the exact right amount of fruit. Delicious!
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Ashley L.
I went here for Thanksgiving with my boyfriend and his father a few days ago. I was so excited to go, considering I had heard such good things about it from customers at my work. I am so sorry to say that I was not impressed, nor satisfied with my meal at all. The service was exceptional, as we asked for a to-go box to take back a few items that were left on our plates back home to my boyfriend's mom, and our server gladly gave us one considering the "no to go boxes" signs posted on the entrance doors. The meal started with rolls (not freshly made in house, nor where warm or hot, but no biggie here because I generally don't like rolls with my dinner) a creamy-chicken soup with rice in it which tasted similar to chicken gravy, very rich. and a side salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, two cherry tomatoes, and a slice of salami. Nothing extravagant, yet nothing completely unappetizing. Next, the meal came out with various thanksgiving sides and main courses typical of an all-American style Thanksgiving Dinner. I will describe each as follows: Cranberry sauce: A cold, sloppy, bitter, too-sweet, mess. Stem-filled. No spices. No creativity. The most unappetizing of all side dishes. In-edible. Yams (my favorite part of thanksgiving food!) : Sweet potatoes (I could tell were not canned, due in part that some of the larger pieces were not cooked all the way throughout the center) had an ever-so-slight coating of what tasted like watered down syrup. No cinnamon or spices, no walnuts, no brown sugar, no buttery coating, no toasted marshmallows on top...(give me SOME creativity!) There is so many yummy ways to serve up this dish. I was SO disappointed in this dish the most. Stuffing: A pile of bready mush. Stove-top I ate for dinner a few nights prior was better. My boyfriend's father liked this dish. Mashed potatoes and gravy: No complaints here. I can't say definitively that these weren't cooked from fresh potatoes, but it tasted fine. Extremely hard to mess up mashed potatoes. Gravy was fine. Appropriately salted and savory. Green beans: Boiled to oblivion. Was not served hot. Completely unseasoned. mixed in were CANNED mushrooms. Was a watery, sloppy mess. Turkey: Brined turkey meat. Was tender, but not a typical dryer roasted style turkey that I'm used to. Brined turkey meat is a personal preference. One that I personally am not fond of. Dark meat of the turkey: in-edible. Ham: The only thing that I really kept eating in order to fill myself up. Honey glazed. My saving grace in all of this. Roast beef: Didn't try. Boyfriend's dad said it was "gristle-y" Pumpkin Pie for dessert: Wonderful. Tasted home-made. Flakey crust. We reached the end of our dinner, and I didn't want to disappoint or make a big deal out of everything, so I said nothing, and I regret it. My boyfriend's check came to the table. For three of us, the bill totaled at $97 dollars. Extremely disappointing. Will not be coming back here next year for Thanksgiving.
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Rick W.
i was debating whether to give 4 or 5 stars only because i've been there just the one time last night. we went for my girlfriend's grandparent's 60th anniversary dinner. there must have been near 40 of us there and the staff was gracious and remained calm even with small children running around and playing with one another. i ordered veal scallopine marsala w/ a side of spaghetting and marinara sauce. it was delicious. my girlfriend had the shrimp alla vodka. i tried it and i tell you it was really very good also. we had a restaurant.com coupon for $10 off but the "mother-in-law" paid for us so we still have it to use another time. and we gladly will.
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Sana A.
A hidden gem! The ambiance of the place is perfect for a first date or a family night out. The service was fast and friendly. Most importantly, the food was delicious!! I had the Parmesan encrusted talapia and it was phenomenal. My father and I went there for to celebrate my exams being over and he loved it too. When the waitress found out she was sooo sweet and even gave us a celebration cake. It was such a sweet gesture!! Then, after dinner we hung out at the lounge downstairs and just chilled. It was a perfect end to a perfect dinner.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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.
Carrie S.
While I didn't grow up in Cleveland, from what I've heard this used to be "the place" for good Italian food. But I think this place has fallen too far behind the times and can't compete with Cleveland's new foodie status. The food was average, definitely not the best but not the worst Italian food I've ever had. The menu is pretty typical, nothing too interesting or fresh with most meal options being on the heavier side. But the décor has to be the worst thing of all, outdated and dingy. I couldn't wait to leave and see some sunshine. Overall, it was an average dining experience with nothing exceptional to bring me back ever again. I'd much rather dine at Carabba's or Brio for good Italian food.
(2)Megan T.
How have I not reviewed Carrie Cerino's yet?!? Tasty Italian food that never disappoints. I always get the Chicken Sinatra. If you're familiar with Outback, it's like the Alice Springs chicken. You get a side salad, a side of pasta or risotto (I always do pasta with meat sauce), and the chicken dish -- yum! Their dessert selection is amazing and always delicious. Service has been prompt and I've gone with large groups multiple times and they're very accommodating and willing to do separate checks. As one of the only non-fast food restaurants in North Royalton, I'm thrilled to have it here!
(4)Jeff H.
My wife and I went here for the first time tonight for our 7th wedding anniversary. We had both wanted to try it for quite some time and we were not disappointed. When I made the reservation I was asked if this was for an occasion and I told them. When we arrived they had a Happy Anniversary card waiting for us. The service was outstanding and the food was fantastic. The portions were large and they'll make a good lunch for tomorrow. When it came time for dessert, a Happy Anniversary cake with a candle was brought to our table which we did not expect. The decor was certainly "old school", but so was the service, and that is definitely a good thing. Attention to detail is a lost quality in today's modern dining where they try to rush you through your meal. That was not the case here. It was a great experience and we will be back.
(5)Julie D.
Really disappointing. Had the eggplant parm (which is served in an unusual stacked form, and seemed like it had chicken as a layer; it's lucky I'm not truly vegetarian) with a side of risotto. I'd seen the risotto as an option on the menu as a side, but it hadn't been mentioned by our server and I'd asked about it (probably a sign.) It was a little too al-dente. The wedding soup was not exciting, and the desserts were clearly all about huge servings without much excitement; my memory could have been mistaken, but I thought I'd recognized the whipped-cream pumpkin roll at my in-laws from the local Giant Eagle grocers as looking surprisingly similar to one of the options on the dessert tray (yes, they still carry a dessert tray around.)
(2)Matt W.
Crab stuffed mushrooms and chicken piccata wer really flavorful
(4)Lindsay T.
Love Carrie Cerinos.. Their sauerkraut balls are my favorite. My husband and I had our wedding here three years ago and everything was perfect! We got so many compliments on the food.. Bar service was awesome.. I would definitely recommend this place for dining and for events/parties!
(5)Barb S.
We just had a great meal at Carrie cerino's. Homemade pasta, homemade bread. Fresh salad. Garlic bread to die for. Haven't been here in years and now sorry that we haven't been. This may become a regular.
(5)Jim S.
Went recently for a small family event. The food was simply horrible. Chicken dish tasted foul and vegetables were over cooked and flavorless. Salad was a few leaves of iceberg lettuce with some cheese sprinkled on top. Overall a terrible experience.
(1)Mary J.
Waited 45 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. Very bad planning. Hope the food is better.
(1)Shannon C.
I'm a new yelp-er and am currently reviewing all my top restaurants in Cleveland. Carrie Cerino's is the best Italian restaurant in the Cleveland area. Not just because my parents wedding reception was held here, or the homemade pasta. Chicken parm, we have had it everywhere, probably make it at home as well. Hands down, the best chicken parm these lips have ever tasted. I'm not going to go in detail about the ham, cheese, tomato, breading etc. Just strongly urge you to try this dish, everyone who has tried it has agreed with me 100%. French onion soup, no big deal right? Wrong! It's so cheesy and delicious and I crave this all the time. I don't know what they do to make everything so delish, but over the years it has been consistent and I want some tonight for dinner. Normally, I'm into trendy, modern, fusion restaurants. This place is straight forward, classic Italian and its all about the food, not the scenery (tends to be an older crowd). I definitely wouldn't come here for apps and cocktails. Although, it is very nice with their crystal chandeliers and banquet style decor. Go now, because they close kinda early. Viva Italia!
(5)Norma V.
As usual the food was great, celebrating my grandson's First Communion he picked this restaurant. Everyone loves the veal parm and shrimp saute is my favirite. The cake that was ordered (larger version of their give away cakes was yummy Keep up Carrie's tradition !!!!
(5)Rick F.
The History, since I've been born, my parents have made this place a special location for special occasions. When you grow up you tend not to want to visit the places your parents took you to for whatever reasons. So I have not been here since I was a kid! My mom insisted that we go here for her 79th birthday and we all agreed. So a party of 18 ppl it was on a Saturday night. The place was jammed packed! The memories flooded pack into my mind of all the good times we had as a tight knit family, I loved it! Being a foodie now that I'm all grown up! The menu was one of the best I've seen in all my travels and the food quality was spot on! Be careful in the parking lot, lots of blue hairs driving and could be a bit of an ordeal to get to and from he car! LOL!
(4)Allison W.
I love this place. It is a wonderful place for family gatherings and the food is always delicious and you get a great value for your money. I have been here for lunch and dinner and never leave disappointed. Part of the charm of Carrie Cerino's is that it never changes, the menu or the decor. The servers have all been there a long time and are always very pleasant. My family has made Carrie Cerino's part of our family traditions. Also, I had my wedding in the ballroom and it was amazing and affordable. It was a day my husband and I will never forget.
(5)Gemma A.
Carrir Cerino's was always a treat when I was young. I still compare all other spaghetti and meatballs to Carrie's. It was not until I was older and a little more adventurous that I tried the carbonera with the blue egg, just about did me in for any other pasta dishes. I was spoiled enough to always ask for a Carrie Cerino's cake for every birthday . . . I wish I could get one sent to me in CA.
(4)Peg P.
As far as I am concerned, Carrie Cerino's has the best lasagna around. I have been going to Carrie Cerino's for about 15-20 years and have NEVER been disappointed with any meal I have ordered. Carrie Cerino's is a traditional Italian Restaurant, so they have all the staple dishes : all types of pasta noodle all types of pasta sauce lasagna spaghetti and meatballs manicotti alfredo eggplant parm chicken parm seafood dishes the list goes on and on....... They have wonderful appetizers and salad as well. They have great fresh bread and their cake is fantastic service is always very good. I have been here mostly for larger family events and the staff is very accommodating. This is a reasonably priced restaurant with a large bar area on the fist level along with party rooms for larger gatherings. I would recommend making reservation for dinner, especially if you have a larger party.
(4)Ray T.
Oh, Carrie Cerinos is definitely worthy of a very good rating. The food is beyond words. My wife and I like the fact that they participate in the restaurant.com website certificate program which helps our budget go further. We have never been disappointed by Cerinos as they are true professionals and have a knack for hiring outstanding staff. In short, my family is unquestionably fans of the place and hope you will agree with me.
(4)Sharon G.
We went for dinner mid- January, with a party of 7. Despite being nice as can be, our waitress seemed somewhat scatterbrained... Having to be reminded about things when she would return to our table. My hubby ordered the veal parm and thought the sauce that accompanied it was some of the best he tasted in a long time. I ordered the chicken piccata which is usually one of my fav dishes when I go out. This particular dish was a little disappointing. They arranged 3 small pieces of chicken on a huge plate, covered it with a sauce that sorely lacked the classic lemon flavor, and threw on a couple capers. My risotto, served on a different dish, tasted a little off... Can't place the reason. Anyways, the chicken, although bland to look at, was tender although it wasn't what I considered piccata. At least two others in our party were disappointed... (They suggested we come here because they recently attended a wedding reception and simply loved the food! This dinner, for them, was a different story!). Gotta says, though, the dessert tray was a delight!
(3)Cara F.
I have never had a bad meal at Carrie Cerino's. The pasta is homemade and is always fresh and delicious. The decor is not delightful, but we just laugh and proceed to eat the great food.
(5)Evan F.
An "old school" Italian restaurant on the South side of Cleveland. Wife and I went there on a recent weekend, was like going back in time a bit (decor is a bit dated, but supposedly getting a re-make sometime soon). We actually liked the old feel. Service was attentive and friendly, staff seemed to know everybody in the place. Meals came with bread, a salad, entree (including your choice of pasta). My wife had a fish dish that she enjoyed, and I went with my old stand-by...Chicken Parmesan. Although the food was tasty, it was certainly not out-of-this-world. Prices were reasonable, and as a decent family place I'd say it's worth the trip.
(3)Rebecca J.
I absolutely love Carrie Cerino's!! I have been to many different events here that are always fabulous, as well as stopping in for dinner every once in a while. It's a great place whether you're going with a huge group of people, or by yourself...the food is phenomenal, the service is excellent, truly no complaints! My favorite dish is the eggplant Parmesan! It's enough for at least 2 meals!
(5)Ms. T.
If you don't want to be disappointed and waste your money STAY AWAY. Heavy salty tasting Italian food. Like the old grey mare, it ain't what she used to be. Suggest you go to Olive Garden if you have a taste for Italian, at least you know the food would be good and worth the money. The place was pretty empty, should have been a sign. Good bye forever Carrie Cerino's.
(1)Matt S.
This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It was like this restaurant was stuck in the 1980's in terms of dining and decor. I'm surprised to see that they actually have a website, I don't think they had those in the 80s. But anyways, moving on to the food, huge portions of poorly thought out and poorly executed dishes. I had the 'French Onion Soup' or more accurately, the overwhelming about of baked mozzarella that had some onion soup hiding under it. The table then got a side of 'Sauerkraut Balls', these were conceptualized as a way to make something that's not so unhealthy (sauerkraut), unhealthy (fried sauerkraut). The balls then came out with cocktail sauce....sauerkraut and cocktail sauce... Moving on, I ordered an entree of the 'Grilled Filet of Salmon'. An overcooked flavorless version of otherwise a relatively simple dish. The rest of my family that unfortunately also had to suffer through the dining experience felt similarly about their dishes. And then to top it off, the waitress gave attitude when no one wanted to-go boxes of the sad attempts of sustenance that was laying on our plates.
(1)Julie D.
An old fashion Italian restaurant. The food is typical and expected. The best thing this place offers is the Mamas white sauce which has a take on Alfredo sauce which is absolutely delicious and probably not very healthy, but that's usually how things work out! Definitely one of the staple and better restaurants in North Royalton.
(3)Erin B.
Used to love this place, but the current owners really should have sold it years ago. In case you haven't heard, they are totally DESTROYING the restaurant and bar in a very clueless "update." It ruined our dinner last month when we heard the news. We talked to the owner and you could tell he had no clue at all about what he had -- one of the most atmospheric and historic restaurants in Cuyahoga County. If Cleveland still had a major newspaper, you would have food critics all over this -- basically, some of the dining rooms here and the bar have incredible historic atmosphere, we're talking 30 or 40 years old and unchanged, the kind of places that are landmarks in real cities like Chicago, LA, New York, Miami etc. But here in Cleveland too many owners don't get it -- the owner told us that he kept hearing how "dated" the place was. I said sorry, it's not "dated," it's "historic" -- but as the OWNER, you should know this! You shouldn't have outside consultants to come in and tear apart your cool medieval dining room (with actual lit dioramas in the corners with armor!), and pull out the wrought iron and make it a "winery" room. What?! That's like taking a classic tiki bar and pulling out the vintage (and expensive) decor to give it a "Jimmy Buffett" update. How extraordinarily clueless. They're ruining the bar, too -- what was until recently a total throwback to the disco era (something just waiting to be capitalized on and made a trendy must-see CLE hangout) is about to be "updated" into something stupid as well. How sad.
(1)Betsey B.
Growing up in the area, Carrie Cerino's was the place to go for a celebration. Everything was always wonderful! When I heard that my HS reunion would be held there, I was over the moon to have Carrie's delicious food again. And boy, was I ever disappointed. The meal started with salad and rolls, which were fine. There was no bar set up in our room, and only two servers trying to juggle drink orders and serving food, so most of us wound up just going downstairs to the lounge to get our drinks. The buffet was awful - overcooked roast beef in gelatinous gravy, sliced so thinly that you could barely get it on your fork (and you regretted doing so once it was in your mouth). Roast chicken and green beans almondine were OK. Potatoes au gratin were bright orange - I think they used the cheeze packet from a box of Kraft macaroni. The pasta with white sauce was OK, but not worth an upcharge. The pastries on the dessert tray were OK. The servers were trying hard, but they were overwhelmed. I no longer have any desire to ever go back.
(1)Kaity K.
I've lived minutes away from Carrie Cerino's for my entire life and I haven't frequented the place for whatever reason. My family decided to go tonight and I am so glad we did... The food is DELICIOUS. Each dish comes with a soup or salad so I ordered the Italian wedding soup which was very flavorful and an interesting twist to a traditional recipe. There was one big meatball in the middle and little bits of chicken throughout the broth. The warm bread that was brought to the table was soft and there were 2 tasty varieties (one with and one without garlic). I ordered the gnocchi and white sauce which was absolutely a wonderful dish. I could not have imagined something more comforting, filling, and delicious than that. I want more already even though I'm full to the brim! It came with either meatballs or sausage, and I opted for the meatballs which were exquisite... That old school homemade flavor. My family all really enjoyed their dishes as well, especially when our waitress told us that it's never-ending refills for sides of pasta (my dad is never one to pass up "free" anything... Must be the Polish blood!). I only took a star away because of the interior design of the restaurant. I felt like I stepped back in time when walking in; it was like being in my grandmother's basement or a medieval dungeon. It was clean and really well kept up, but it was just super old fashioned (which I guess could be part of the charm). When we left, we bought a box of kolaczki which are, I'm ashamed to say, even better than the old recipe I make every year from scratch... Soft, flaky dough filled with the exact right amount of fruit. Delicious!
(4)Ashley L.
I went here for Thanksgiving with my boyfriend and his father a few days ago. I was so excited to go, considering I had heard such good things about it from customers at my work. I am so sorry to say that I was not impressed, nor satisfied with my meal at all. The service was exceptional, as we asked for a to-go box to take back a few items that were left on our plates back home to my boyfriend's mom, and our server gladly gave us one considering the "no to go boxes" signs posted on the entrance doors. The meal started with rolls (not freshly made in house, nor where warm or hot, but no biggie here because I generally don't like rolls with my dinner) a creamy-chicken soup with rice in it which tasted similar to chicken gravy, very rich. and a side salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, two cherry tomatoes, and a slice of salami. Nothing extravagant, yet nothing completely unappetizing. Next, the meal came out with various thanksgiving sides and main courses typical of an all-American style Thanksgiving Dinner. I will describe each as follows: Cranberry sauce: A cold, sloppy, bitter, too-sweet, mess. Stem-filled. No spices. No creativity. The most unappetizing of all side dishes. In-edible. Yams (my favorite part of thanksgiving food!) : Sweet potatoes (I could tell were not canned, due in part that some of the larger pieces were not cooked all the way throughout the center) had an ever-so-slight coating of what tasted like watered down syrup. No cinnamon or spices, no walnuts, no brown sugar, no buttery coating, no toasted marshmallows on top...(give me SOME creativity!) There is so many yummy ways to serve up this dish. I was SO disappointed in this dish the most. Stuffing: A pile of bready mush. Stove-top I ate for dinner a few nights prior was better. My boyfriend's father liked this dish. Mashed potatoes and gravy: No complaints here. I can't say definitively that these weren't cooked from fresh potatoes, but it tasted fine. Extremely hard to mess up mashed potatoes. Gravy was fine. Appropriately salted and savory. Green beans: Boiled to oblivion. Was not served hot. Completely unseasoned. mixed in were CANNED mushrooms. Was a watery, sloppy mess. Turkey: Brined turkey meat. Was tender, but not a typical dryer roasted style turkey that I'm used to. Brined turkey meat is a personal preference. One that I personally am not fond of. Dark meat of the turkey: in-edible. Ham: The only thing that I really kept eating in order to fill myself up. Honey glazed. My saving grace in all of this. Roast beef: Didn't try. Boyfriend's dad said it was "gristle-y" Pumpkin Pie for dessert: Wonderful. Tasted home-made. Flakey crust. We reached the end of our dinner, and I didn't want to disappoint or make a big deal out of everything, so I said nothing, and I regret it. My boyfriend's check came to the table. For three of us, the bill totaled at $97 dollars. Extremely disappointing. Will not be coming back here next year for Thanksgiving.
(1)Rick W.
i was debating whether to give 4 or 5 stars only because i've been there just the one time last night. we went for my girlfriend's grandparent's 60th anniversary dinner. there must have been near 40 of us there and the staff was gracious and remained calm even with small children running around and playing with one another. i ordered veal scallopine marsala w/ a side of spaghetting and marinara sauce. it was delicious. my girlfriend had the shrimp alla vodka. i tried it and i tell you it was really very good also. we had a restaurant.com coupon for $10 off but the "mother-in-law" paid for us so we still have it to use another time. and we gladly will.
(4)Sana A.
A hidden gem! The ambiance of the place is perfect for a first date or a family night out. The service was fast and friendly. Most importantly, the food was delicious!! I had the Parmesan encrusted talapia and it was phenomenal. My father and I went there for to celebrate my exams being over and he loved it too. When the waitress found out she was sooo sweet and even gave us a celebration cake. It was such a sweet gesture!! Then, after dinner we hung out at the lounge downstairs and just chilled. It was a perfect end to a perfect dinner.
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