Cleveland’s Best Restaurants of 2018, As Chosen By Our Readers

It’s a debate that’s raged since time immemorial in Cleveland, since Lorenzo Carter set up shop as others fled. East side or west side? It’s a debate that continues today and one that Best of Cleveland 2018 hopes to settle, at least for the time being. Along with celebrating the best and brightest in food that the city has to offer, we also sought the best and brightest on each side of the Cuyahoga River this year and pitted them against one another. So buckle up, dig in, prime those angry comments and responses for Facebook, and enjoy the Best of Cleveland food 2018 overall. For a complete list of which restaurants were the top on the east and west sides respectively head here.

It’s a debate that’s raged since time immemorial in Cleveland, since Lorenzo Carter set up shop as others fled. East side or west side? It’s a debate that continues today and one that Best of Cleveland 2018 hopes to settle, at least for the time being. Along with celebrating the best and brightest in food that the city has to offer, we also sought the best and brightest on each side of the Cuyahoga River this year and pitted them against one another.

So buckle up, dig in, prime those angry comments and responses for Facebook, and enjoy the Best of Cleveland food 2018 overall.

For a complete list of which restaurants were the top on the east and west sides respectively head here.

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 Half-Price Pizza Mondays at Angelo’s
13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood
For the best pizza in Lakewood, and arguably all of Northeast Ohio, Angelo’s on Madison is the spot. Whether you stay traditional and stick to the normal pepperoni or cheese or get crazy with a Philly cheese steak or baked potato pizza, you really can’t go wrong and especially on Mondays when all pizzas are half price.
Photo via @E.ScruggsJR/Instagram

Half-Price Pizza Mondays at Angelo’s

13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood

For the best pizza in Lakewood, and arguably all of Northeast Ohio, Angelo’s on Madison is the spot. Whether you stay traditional and stick to the normal pepperoni or cheese or get crazy with a Philly cheese steak or baked potato pizza, you really can’t go wrong and especially on Mondays when all pizzas are half price.

Photo via @E.ScruggsJR/Instagram
Best Chef: Michael Symon
Photo Courtesy Food Network

Best Chef: Michael Symon


Photo Courtesy Food Network
Best German Restaurant: Der Braumeister
13046 Lorain Ave., (216) 671-6220
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Best German Restaurant: Der Braumeister

13046 Lorain Ave., (216) 671-6220
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Best Japanese Restaurant: Shinto
17070 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, (440) 878-3868
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Best Japanese Restaurant: Shinto

17070 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, (440) 878-3868
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Best Coffee House: Rising Star
Various Locations
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Best Coffee House: Rising Star

Various Locations
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Best Seafood Restaurant: Pier W
12700 Lake Ave, Lakewood, (216) 228-2250
Photo via swagmommy_3/Instagram

Best Seafood Restaurant: Pier W

12700 Lake Ave, Lakewood, (216) 228-2250
Photo via swagmommy_3/Instagram
Best French Fries: Bar Cento
1948 W. 25th St., (216) 274-1010
Photo by Walter Novak

Best French Fries: Bar Cento

1948 W. 25th St., (216) 274-1010
Photo by Walter Novak
Best Bakery/Pastries/Cakes: Corbo's 
Multiple Locations
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Best Bakery/Pastries/Cakes: Corbo's

Multiple Locations
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Best Deli: Corky and Lenny's 
27091 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere,  (216) 464-3838
Photo via avafagin/Instagram

Best Deli: Corky and Lenny's

27091 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, (216) 464-3838
Photo via avafagin/Instagram
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