Cleveland's 25 Best Restaurants

Cordelia

Opened: 2022
Located: Downtown
Seats: 200
Style of Cuisine: Midwest Comfort
Key Players: Owner Andrew Watts, Chef-owner Vinnie Cimino 

It’s been a big year for the folks at Cordelia. Since being named last year’s Best New Restaurant, they've been doing anything but resting on their laurels. For one thing, the restaurant is still packed to the gills every night — and oh, yeah, chef-partner Vinnie Cimino was nominated for a James Beard Award. You could say things have been going well. 2058 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, cordeliacle.com

All-time favorites: First-timers and indecisive visitors should opt for the Bellie Up, Cordelia’s tasting menu. The kitchen staff chooses six to seven dishes, including a few fan favorites. “We like to change and do different things,” Cimino says, “but the hits are hits for a reason.” Dig into crowd pleasers like the carrot muhummara, the corned lamb and the burger box, a splittable cheeseburger modeled after White Castle’s sliders. Here are a few more facts about the award-winning restaurant.