02/27/09

Restaurant Week 2009

by britk07

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, considering osso bucco is so filling, was really generous. I couldn't even finish it because I wanted to make sure I had room for dessert. I shouldn't have bothered. We both order warm chocolate gateau, but afterwards wished we'd ordered the tiramisu. The cake reminded me of a grocery store brownie. Not the upscale bakery kind, the dry, flavorless ones. And they were on the verge of being burnt. What a let down. Sad that such a great meal ended on such a low note.

• Pros: Nice atomosphere, pleasant live music, good food, friendly host
• Cons: Downtown parking (Valet is available), unexceptional dessert

12/28/07

The Best Resturant

by bliss1

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

• Pros: Valet parking
• Cons: None

05/22/07

Cold food, poor service - dishonest owner Joe Santosuosso

by kahuna44

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 brought this to the attention of the Johnny's general manager, Andy Lowry who agreed that the Johnny's was liable. According to Andy the owner Joe Santosuosso said he would cover the damage that totaled $900. That was 3 months ago - they continue to tell me that "the check is in the mail". Don't trust Joe or Andy and take your dinning dollars to another restaurant where you will find better service, more carefully prepared meals and more ethical and honest owners/management.

• Pros: Nothing to speak of
• Cons: Dishonest owner Joe Santosuosso