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Tasty, authentic Italian food and old-fashioned family values is our commitment to every customer at Sainato’s at Rivergate. For more than 45years, we’ve been bringing the tastes of old Italy to the Rivergate District. At our Italian restaurant in Cleveland, OH, we value two things above all: good food and life. Our passion is to share our finely-cooked family recipes with you, as well as our spirit of family togetherness for an outstanding dining experience. If you looking for a comfortable environment for an evening out, catering your business meeting or just hanging out at our sports bar, Sainato’s at Rivergate is the place for you. Stop by today!
Low-key, brick-lined spot for assorted pizzas, pasta dishes & other Italian eats, plus draft beer.
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Address: 1852 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 772-4400
Website: https://www.sainatosatrivergate.com/
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Reviews
Anthony Pass
The food here is great. The staff is super nice and attentive. 32oz Yuengling drafts are $5. We were reluctant to stop in because the place wasn’t busy but we are glad we did. This place should be way more popular than it is. The neighborhood is super cool too. I don’t get it. Two thumbs up from us.
… moreSara Sanchez
We went to Sainato’s the other day. Had heard that they had a Monday offer on their pizzas and decided to give it a try. It was such a great discovery! We decided to build our own pizzas with the toppings that we wanted which was great, I always love to make it a as veggie as possible and the results were delicious! The pizzas were extremely tasty and we thought we were going to have leftovers but that didn’t happen at all! We ate the whole thing because they were extremely addictive!
So I Highly recommend trying them on Mondays for sure ! Also, the service was very good and we had a great experience there with them!
… moreSo I Highly recommend trying them on Mondays for sure ! Also, the service was very good and we had a great experience there with them!
Viktoria-Leigh Wagner
We waited ten minutes to be sat (the hostess was nowhere to be seen), even though the inside was empty. After we were finally directed to sit down, it took the waitress a while to stop by and ask for our order. The daily specials were appealing, including a few select half-priced appetizers, though the meatballs were about average tasting. We had the Carmen pizza; you could taste the garlic (yum), but the underside was overcooked. There was a nice selection of wine, with half-priced bottles on Thursdays. When I asked for a sweet red, the waitress suggested a dry, so I ended up picking out a glorious sweet Lambrusco myself. She asked a customer to open our bottle for us contrary to opening it at our table. Maybe the experience depends on the day?
… moreJerry G.
I ordered 1x Deluxe Pizza 16” (12 Slices) for $27.50. The pizza is soft, the dough isn’t cooked enough, the cheese is way to thick and it just lifts off the pizza, the pizza sauce has no flavor. I had to throw mine in the convection oven to try and cook it more. I don’t recommend getting pizza from here save yourself the trouble and go to 4am pizza right down the street. Check out the photos. They also only cut the pie into 9 slices it’s suppose to be 12. Again THE PIZZA IS LITERALLY DOUGHY ITS NOT FULLY COOKED.
… moreKenny Parker
I had an amazing experience at Sainato’! The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce tasted fresh and authentic. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both date nights and family dinners. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out quickly. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu!
… moreJessica S
Stopped for dinner on a Monday night. Walked to the hostess stand. Pretty sure a woman who was a dishwasher or busser addressed us as she was walking out of the kitchen and said “sit anywhere.”
It took a solid 10-12 minutes before ANYONE approached our table. It seemed there was only one person waiting tables AND bartending- which was odd- because there was another younger girl sitting near the front counter who would occasionally bus a table, but primarily sat around on her phone. The gentleman waiting tables could certainly have used her help. There were two dirty tables next to us for the majority of the time we were there that no one cleaned off. Seems the girl on her phone could have done that.
My water had something floating in it, so I ordered a diet soda. My husband had to go to the bar to get it because there just wasn’t enough wait staff.
Food took a while to arrive.
We ordered a Caprese, which was fine. My husband then had the lasagna and I had the chicken piccata. The lasagna was a HUGE portion and he said it was very good. The chicken piccata was decent; the sauce definitely had cornstarch in it which makes for a strange consistency- but the flavor was good.
We left as soon as we were finished. Normally, I stay for coffee or dessert but I just didn’t want to wait again.
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… moreIt took a solid 10-12 minutes before ANYONE approached our table. It seemed there was only one person waiting tables AND bartending- which was odd- because there was another younger girl sitting near the front counter who would occasionally bus a table, but primarily sat around on her phone. The gentleman waiting tables could certainly have used her help. There were two dirty tables next to us for the majority of the time we were there that no one cleaned off. Seems the girl on her phone could have done that.
My water had something floating in it, so I ordered a diet soda. My husband had to go to the bar to get it because there just wasn’t enough wait staff.
Food took a while to arrive.
We ordered a Caprese, which was fine. My husband then had the lasagna and I had the chicken piccata. The lasagna was a HUGE portion and he said it was very good. The chicken piccata was decent; the sauce definitely had cornstarch in it which makes for a strange consistency- but the flavor was good.
We left as soon as we were finished. Normally, I stay for coffee or dessert but I just didn’t want to wait again.
I
Leprechaun TV
Great bar pie! 8 out of 10
Meatballs were good. 7 out of 10
Waitress was phenomenal! 10 out of 10
I asked for a thin crust and they delivered. This was my first time here after finding out my corner store buddy Dave has partnered up with this restaurant.
… moreMeatballs were good. 7 out of 10
Waitress was phenomenal! 10 out of 10
I asked for a thin crust and they delivered. This was my first time here after finding out my corner store buddy Dave has partnered up with this restaurant.
Joe
My wife and I don’t go out very often we stopped at a couple of places before stumbling Upon This Place by accident through a MapQuest search anyways we got there it was about 25 minutes till closing time there was no one in there except two other customers they said they would accommodate us and told us to sit at the bar which we did the bartender / server her name was Joy was very cool and accommodating we ordered quickly because we had already viewed the menu in our vehicle and didn’t want to hold those people up to get home anyways the food was awesome my wife got the eggplant Parmesan dinner which was outstanding I got the appetizer of Meatballs man was an awesome I’m Sicilian I know a lot about meatballs I used to take my mother made the best and she reads this but she won’t she’ll kill me but she got older and the meatballs suffered as a result sorry mom anyways it was an awesome experience the food was awesome the prices were very affordable the service was great I live kind of far away from there but I intend to return at some point so thank you Joy and the nice young lady that didn’t hesitate to see us even though it was really close to closing time we appreciate you it was awesome thank you
… moreConnor Joseph
Sainato’s is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted like family. The warm, cozy atmosphere sets the tone for what can only be described as an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish we tried was a knockout—from the perfectly crisp garlic bread to the rich, flavorful pasta that tasted like it came straight from Nonna’s kitchen.
Their pizza? Hands down, one of the best I’ve ever had. The crust was just the right amount of crispy and chewy, and the toppings were incredibly fresh. And don’t even get me started on the house-made sauces—they’re the real star of the show.
Service was top-notch, attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made great recommendations that turned out to be spot on.
Sainato’s is the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to, whether it’s for a family dinner, a casual night out, or a celebration. If you’re looking for authentic Italian with heart and soul, this is it. Five stars, without a doubt!
… moreTheir pizza? Hands down, one of the best I’ve ever had. The crust was just the right amount of crispy and chewy, and the toppings were incredibly fresh. And don’t even get me started on the house-made sauces—they’re the real star of the show.
Service was top-notch, attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made great recommendations that turned out to be spot on.
Sainato’s is the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to, whether it’s for a family dinner, a casual night out, or a celebration. If you’re looking for authentic Italian with heart and soul, this is it. Five stars, without a doubt!
Heather Tavallali
Such a charming and great place to even just visit. Food, service and overall in general was great. Big plates of food with great service as well. Truly a taste of Italy in Ohio.
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