UNIVERSITY CIRCLE. Located in a turn-of-the-century brownstone, the Baricelli Inn Restaurant has received wide acclaim for its fine European and American cuisine. Homemade pastas, sautéed veal tenderloin and sautéed duck are served in vibrant, beautifully appointed rooms. Garden dining is available in the summer. Chef Paul Manillo is well known for using local ingredients in innovative ways. Business attire. Reservations highly recommended.

This hip restaurant serves up seafood with an Italian flair and doesn't discriminate between northern or southern styles. Mussels, escargot, grouper and mahi mahi are capably prepared for dedicated locals who eagerly devour the tasty results. The place is located in a frame house and offers terrific views of the Flats. The decor isn't fabulous, but the food more than compensates.

For classic continental dishes of veal, beef and pasta in an elegant, clubby atmosphere, Johnny's simply can't be beat. Consistently rated tops in Cleveland, Johnny's sumptuous northern Italian dishes are memorable, as is the nostalgic, art-deco dining room. Light-as-air pasta and famous gnocchi in garlic cream sauce are served up in substantial portions. Reservations highly recommended. Dress is business attire.

TREMONT. Offering an Italian menu with a contemporary Cleveland flare, Lago's kitchen insures only the freshest in-season ingredients are used in their delicious entrees of lobster, gnocchi, veal medallions or Chilean sea bass to name a few. Mission-style woodwork and white linens add to the perfect ambiance while sipping on a glass of Italian wine from their extensive selection that represents every region of Italy. #13;#10;

This Little Italy café and bakery is the perfect spot to have lunch or a cup of coffee while people watching from the open, glass-front café. Start with a hefty Stromboli stuffed with sausage, vegetables and ricotta, or sample a slice of pizza with the thinnest, crispiest crust imaginable. Locals flock here to buy Presti's famous hand-twisted bread. If you're lucky, there will be some hot loaves from the oven to sample.