Santo's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ( 1127 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
7565 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130, United States
+1 440-234-6480

Located in Cleveland, OH, Santo's Italian Restaurant has earned a stellar reputation among locals and visitors alike. The family-owned establishment brings the warmth of traditional Italian dining that resonates in the vibrant atmosphere and delicious dishes. Customer reviews highlight the restaurant’s consistent quality, with many returning for years. Allison Z praises it as one of the best Italian spots in the area, while Justin Williams raves about the flavorful half cheese, half pepperoni pizza and its sweet sauce.

The restaurant also boasts an inviting ambiance, where guests can see the kitchen team joyfully preparing meals. Will Johnston appreciated this communal vibe and the excellent service provided by attentive staff. Additionally, Jared Greene's experience underscores the restaurant’s fun and engaging atmosphere, especially thanks to his delightful server Savanna.

The menu offers an array of authentic Italian dishes, with guests enjoying generous portions of pasta and delectable sauces, often referred to as "gravy." Chris Romano shared that the food was not only plentiful but also an authentic taste of Italy, making it a perfect place for connection over food. With a mix of heartfelt service and incredible flavors, Santo's Italian Restaurant may just become your favorite Italian getaway in Cleveland.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Santo's Italian Restaurant

Allison Z
Jul 2,2025
This restaurant is one of the BEST Italian restaurants around. I've been going to this restaurant ever since I was little, and it is consistently delicious every single time. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are looking for a new Italian restaurant to try.
Justin Williams
Jun 10,2025
We ordered a half cheese half pepperoni pizza. The sauce was nice and sweet, the pepperonis were flavorful and a bit crisp, the crust was a bit thicker which was nice. Very happy we stopped here!
Will Johnston
May 26,2025
This is a great place. Family owned and operated. It just feels good when you walk in the door. The carry out window is right there along with the kitchen. You can see all of the cooks working together, talking, and enjoying what the do. Customers are visiting and eating the really great looking food. My wife and I shared a small Stromboli. It was excellent! Our server was very nice and attentive. They were all hustling to take care of the customers. Would definitely go back if I was in the Cleveland area.
Jared Greene
May 11,2025
What a wonderful experience my sugar mom and I had at santos!! Savanna was our waitress and she was kind, enthusiastic, and quick! She impressed us the most when she was spinning our plates of food like a basketball when bringing them to our table! I’d highly recommend dining here and specifically asking for Savanna! 5 stars for me!
chris romano
Apr 16,2025
In town for a business meeting and got to have late afternoon supper with my daughter. We’re Italian and can’t find an authentic Italian restaurant near either of our homes so this was such a treat. The food was as tasty as it was plentiful. We both had pasta dishes and wedding soup but not before we got to taste all three of the gravy offerings (yes, we call tomato sauce gravy). All three were excellent, as was the bread. We got to talk work (she works in our family business) and family (she’s getting ready to deliver our first grandchild) and really enjoyed our time here. The service was attentive but not over the top. We even took home some tiramisu. All in all this was a fantastic meal.
Amy Bednarski
Mar 26,2025
Great tasting homemade pasta and excellent service from Bev. Four stars for the atmosphere because it's kind of loud but worth it for the food and the service. Reasonable prices. Overall, loved the experience!
Brenda Sobieck
Mar 26,2025
We had a great dinner on the way ftom Cleveland to Columbus. Everything was excellent! We loved the red sauce and enjoyed the homemade ravioli and spaghetti. The garlic bread was delicious and the ranch dressing for the salad tasted homemade. The service was also excellent. We enjoy trying local Italian restaurants and we will be back next time we are in the area.
Michael A. Rodriguez
Mar 5,2025
Well, this was not a New York style pizza, I knew not to expect that going in. Regardless of such, this was absolutely one of the most delicious pizzas that I’ve had since I’ve come to Ohio! What sets them apart is the quality and care that’s put into the ingredients that are used. If you read any of my other reviews, you’ll know that my go to is chicken, bacon, ranch. I’ve had a lot of different variations of this, most of which have been severely disappointing. Two things that made this absolutely amazing was that: 1) chicken cutlet was used instead of grilled chicken. Chicken cutlet is much more tender and flavorful than grilled chicken and it has that extra crispiness to it. 2) good quality bacon was used. 1/8 cut, super good. Another noteworthy mention is the cheese. I didn’t get a chance to ask what type of cheese they use, but it tasted very good. It was not overly greasy or grainy, and had a good amount of stretch when it was hot. All in all, I was extremely happy and excited about this pizza. Which is why there’s also only a picture of one slice instead of the entire pie Even if it’s a little bit out of your way, I would recommend coming here. I definitely will be.

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