Johnny's Downtown

Ken K. 

on Citysearch

10 years ago

Worst customer service and rudest wait staff of any restaurant in Cleveland. 

HARRYG 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

STILL CLEVELAND'S GREATEST RESTAURANT – i have been dining at Johnny's Downtown for almost 15 years. It is still my favorite place in Cleveland to dine when I want elegant surroundings, service and food. My all time favorite is the long bone veal chop--it is so outstanding, it is hard for me to settle for anything else on the excellent menu. Joe and Paul and their staff are hands on and it shows in the dependable quality. If you are looking for bargains, look elsewhere. If you want the best, this is still it. 

vortix 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Not worth the time & expense – I went there with a group of co-workers for lunch. We had a restaurant-com gift certificate. The certificate clearly stated it is valid with the purchase of two entrees (we bought 6 entrees). When we tried to use the gift certificate, Johnny's refused to accept it. They explained that an "entree" is for dinner ONLY and this was restaurant-com's mistake for not stating that. This was unacceptable.....we are the customer, and it was our first time at Johnny's.....they should have figured out some... read more

Beaker 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Service and food don't match the expense – Waiter had to be the worst...taken way too much with himself, and the word slow doesn't do his service (or lack there of) justice. In a GOOD restaurant he would be fired after the first night. Food was equal to the service. My meal came slopped into the center of the plate, a guest's pasta choice seemed to have been frozen and barely thawed. Not one steak on the menu...very curious Avoid this one like the plague....overpriced, back of the house has no clue as to a proper presentatio... read more

britk07 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Restaurant Week 2009 – For Cleveland Restaurant Week a friend and I decided to try Johnny's Downtown, as neither of us had ever been there. Obviously we had a limited menu to choose from, but that was fine with us because the food was fantastic. We both had scallops with fennel for an appetizer, which was delicious. The scallops were perfectly cooked and just melted in my mouth. For our entrees I had osso bucco and my friend had pan seared grouper, both of which were very good. I also felt that the amount of food I had, cons... read more

Joseph B. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Restaurant This is at the top of the list in downtown Cleveland. A great place for a business dinner, but the bar will keep you busy trying to sort out the who's who of Cleveland! Food is always superb, and the service can't be beaten. 

Donna K. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Great Visit I recommend equally for a business dinner or an intimate date--it's one of the most beautiful rooms in Cleveland and the food is on the mark every time. It's a place where you can actually hear the conversation around a table and spend some of that talk on what great work the kitchen is putting out. 

bliss1 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

I Think This Is One of The Best Resturants In Cleveland the Food Is Exceptional I Have Been There Many Times And They Have The Best Oysters, Softshell Crab , Veal Chops, Pasta, Steaks That You Can Find Anywhere, The Decorating Is Very Elegant , The Service is Great, You Will Not Find Anything Better. Danielle Bliss 

kahuna44 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Cold food, poor service - dishonest owner Joe Santosuosso – Went to Johnny's with a group for a night out on the town. Most of the dinners were delivered cold and service was nothing to brag about. I ordered a fillet cooked medium. What I received was a cold and very rare steak - not what I was expecting for what is proclaimed to be one of Cleveland's top restaurants. I can think of many that that are better than Johnny's. To top off an over-priced and underwhelming meal when the valet returned my car it was damaged. I broug... read more