Bright Side Italian Restaurant
4.2 ★ average from 5 reviews
Bright Side offers a seasonal take on Italian comfort food in the heart of Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. The menu features house-made pastas and wood-fired recipes served in a bright, modern space perfect for casual weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Location
Hours
- fri
- 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
- sat
- 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
- sun
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- thu
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- wed
- 4:00 – 10:00 PM
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Recent reviews
- ★★★★★Teddy McGiver
My girlfriend has been wanting to try this place and we were really happy with the experience. We came for dinner. We asked for a private seat and the host was very accommodating. Beautiful place with a very curated vibe, and there’s a drink for every pallet. The salmon on my salad was cooked perfectly and my girl loved the pesto pasta dish. The staff are cool as hell too. Our server Zara was great and her recommendation of tiramisu and espresso martini pairing was fire. Bartenders deliver drinks straight to your table, and the mother of dragons was probably my favorite cocktail of the night. Only thing that actually sucks is parking and maybe the music volume… for dinner service it was pretty loud. Either way We’ll be back to visit the club the basement next weekend.
- ★★☆☆☆Kalles
Service was awful, all staff look like they rolled out of bed and were dirty and unkempt. They barely spoke despite attempts, no specials or recommendations, had to flag down server to get drinks. Location was great and atmosphere was cool but that’s about all of the positives I have to give. The menu was subpar, the food was ok, they “ran out” of several items despite it being nearly empty. Seemed like the restaurant was on the way out and no effort put in. The music was very loud so it was a bit difficult to converse and the already very quiet waiter was nearly impossible to hear.
- ★★★★☆aerodaan
This place is quite upscale and upbeat. The staff was friendly and attentive, although it was a busy time (Saturday evening). I had to wait for over an hour for my food, and once it came it was not hot anymore. This was noticed and acknowledged by staff and a discount was given to the final bill to compensate. The food itself was still quite nice though.
- ★★★★★Madison Stoneburner Simon
Went with a group for a Galentine’s dinner and we had an incredible experience! Everyone’s food was great, service was great, and there were lots of fun drink options, including NA options. We especially enjoyed the Pommes Frites. Two orders for 7 people were perfect! We also had one person dining with us with a lot of dietary restrictions and they were easily able to accommodate her. Overall, it was a great experience.
- ★★★★★Debra Gonzalez
Absolutely loved this spot. Everything felt fresh, polished, and incredibly well maintained. The bartenders really knew their craft and served cocktails that were smooth, balanced, and memorable. The frites were perfectly done and paired beautifully with a variety of rich and flavorful aiolis. We also tried the tuna tartare, and it completely stole the show. The taste and texture were outstanding, and it is still on my mind. An overall fantastic experience that deserves every bit of a five star rating.