Dante Next Door

Went for brunch on a Saturday 2 weeks ago. Had a reservation and was seated quickly despite the rest of the party being a bit late. The service was great, food was amazing, and they had a whole list of cocktails for brunch. The décor was really cozy too. 5 of us ate/​drank for 145 dollars total. I originally thought it was a little pricey but the food, portions, and service was worth it.

Finally checked out this spot and thought it was okay. The pasta was so heavy and the oyster was good and the pork chops were so dry.

Dante quality food at half the price in a casual environment = Brunch heaven. That and the four different kinds of Bloody Marys on the menu! My friend and I split the crab cakes «Benedict» (sans ham) and the bagels and lox pizza. These combos of dinner and breakfast items (bagels and bennies with pizza and crab cakes), were so good! The crab cakes killed it; so much so that I ordered an additional one to go! The hollandaise sauce was perfect, the portions spot on, and the crab cakes were more crab than filling – always good news. We also ordered the potato tart which ate like a hash brown pie, crunchy on the top and bottom and full of cross hatched hash brownie goodness in the center. Since it was my birthday, I scored a free dessert that I don’t know the name of but will be back to find out (and eat) more of! Way to go Dante. What a great way to rep brunch.

This place is an awesome brunch spot. I’ve been a few times and each time it has thoroughly impressed. The steak and eggs are delicious and the pizza’s are a great option as well. The restaurant itself has a great feel and the staff is always friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a great breakfast.

I went for Sunday Brunch with my family to celebrate my sister’s one year anniversary. We all enjoy our drinks and meals. I had the Everything Bagel and Lox pizza. It was absolutely amazing! I will definitely be going back for more.

I would eat brunch here every weekend if it were a perfect world!
Next Door’s service is on point and they’ll go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. Their espresso is perfect, the cocktail list is well rounded (yay daytime drinking!), and their omelettes are the best I’ve ever had. You really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu.
Also… NUTELLA PIE!

I came here for a Sunday brunch in a large group of about 10. We had made a reservation, however, had a few extra people join us last minute who were easily accommodated for by the restaurant staff. The waitress was very helpful and attentive.
I had a bloody mary which tasted for like tomato juice. I had the carbonara frittata (which I’ve never had before) that was pretty good but I didn’t necessarily love it. Others had the omelette of the day, tiger shrimp and polenta, crab cake benedict, and blueberry lemon ricotta pancake. The big winner that everyone loved was the tiger shrimp polenta and ricotta pancake.
One person had the breakfast pizza and she did not like it at all.
It was a nice way to wind down from the weekend, would come back here again.

Would give a 3.5 if i could.
Came for brunch and split 2 things.
Tiger shrimp and polenta was amazing! Highly highly recommend it. 5 stars for that.
Everything lox bagel pizza was not amazing. Way too much cream cheese and no flavor. Could make it better at home. Highly recommend against it.
Other people really liked the pancakes and frittata. Service was decent, drinks were fine. A little on the pricey side with some of the dishes worth it. Would be back!

I came here with a group of 7 for Sunday brunch and we were all so impressed! Great food, cool atmosphere and not overpriced. I got a bellini, the Bianco pizza (garlic, goat cheese, red onion, ricotta, truffle honey and pistachio nuts) which was AMAZING, and blueberry sausage links. If you haven’t been, add this place to your Cleveland brunch list! Oh and call ahead for reservations.

Probably one of my favorite Sunday brunch locations in Cleveland. Their breakfast pizzas are outstanding and the carbonara frittata is absolutely delicious. They have a great spicy cucumber bloody mary, which typically aren’t my first choice. If you aren’t in the mood to drink Sunday morning, try their iced tea! You can choose from a number of flavors and they infuse it! So refreshing… you can even get more than one flavor if you can’t decide!
Also, I’m all about sides. I definitely say get a side of bacon — no matter what you get. It is perfectly cut and cooked! Also, the two different types of potatoes as well as the fries are so yummy!

We came for brunch but didn’t have reservations so we grabbed the last two bar seats. I was expecting a more innovative menu but there was still plenty on the menu that grabbed my attention. We split the Next Door Pizza which was good, but overpriced. The lobster was tender but the pizza was pretty bare. I expected a bit more substance for $ 23. We also had a side of the Blueberry Sausage Links which were perfect and a fun twist on a standard brunch item. It wasn’t a heavy brunch but I left satisfied.
Overall, brunch was fine. The crowd was energetic which is always positive for the neighborhood. I’m not in a rush to return for brunch but I will be back to check out their lunch items.

What a great place for brunch! It was cozy and charming, and they had some nice, quiet music that gave it a relaxed vibe. Our server was extremely nice and helpful.
I had the omelet of the day (tomato basil), and it was great and fresh tasting. Didn’t feel too heavy and it came with a nice salad. I also got the duck fat potatoes to balance it out (can’t be too healthy). Can’t wait to go back and try something else.

3.5 stars.
This restaurant is literally next door to Dante, and in order to eat in the patio you basically walk right through Dante to get there.
The restaurant has some very good options, and some things are just okay. The pizzas are fairly large, very creative, and pretty tasty. The crab cake benedict was also very good but somewhat small for its price. The carbonara frittata is overwhelmingly heavy and should be avoided at all costs.

Melissa at the bar is wonderful. From making recommendations to just being friendly her love of service clearly shows.
Food was delicious and portions were large. We had the butternut squash ravioli and spaghetti and meatballs. Both were perfect.
Stop in for a treat!

4.5 Stars
I am not sure if I have been to a place quite like this…
Dante Next Door is only open for a few hours a day (10 – 3, varies by day) and pretty much is just brunch and lunch. Yet seems to fit a need for the area still. There are several bars and dinner restaurants in the area, but not as many that specialize in the meal that you have subsequently after a long night.
A big, open space which has a full bar, brick wood-​fired pizza ovens and a nice dinning space. It feels like you are dining at a fine restaurant but only at 11am. They have various cocktails and coffees to choose from so depending on how you want your day to go DND has you covered.
The food is generally very savory… they have a pizza with spaghetti on it… that you can order in the morning. Like i said, I’m not sure if I have been to a place quite like it. I ordered the crab eggs Benedict and it was delicious. Well constructed, well seasoned and perfect presentation — it had everything I was hoping it would have and then some. I also shared some of the homemade granola with the wife and that was also quite good. The greek yogurt was a perfect complement and the dish was really filling.
There used to be only one place I wanted to go for the morning after meal after a long night but DND makes two. I would say the only thing that was bothersome in the least was the ticket times. It took a bit more time that I would expect for the meals to arrive, but it was well worth the wait.

Came in for late lunch in Tremont, which is a special treat for us, since we live in the burbs and work downtown, so don’t make the trek out on the weekends because we are SOOOOO sick of the drive by the time the weekend rolls around…
The restaurant was empty bc it was was very late and almost the end of lunch time, but we sat at the bar and ordered a fantastic bloody mary and vodka drink to start (it was almost 3, so no judgement!). I was not in the mood for eggs or breakfast food, but they weren’t serving lunch menu yet. However, they made a slight exception for us, since what I really wanted was the charcuterie and cheese plate (also amazing at Dante!) and the chef from Dante was able to make it for us!
It was overflowing with proscuitto, duck, chicken liver mouse, speck, homemade sausages, several kinds of cheese, including a fantastic blue cheese that was heaven, and pickled vegetables, mustards and sweets. I couldn’t have been happier!
We will definitely be back and try at least some of the regular menu items!
(I took a picture of it on my phone but cannot figure out how to upload it!)

I had heard great reviews from some friends that went to the soft opening and had brunch, so I recommended it for a girls brunch. Any time a new restaurant in Cleveland or opens I usually wait a month or two before going to get what I think will be «the best experience». My friends and I went about a month into opening and we were the only people in the restaurant for the first half hour we were there, it was Saturday at 11:30am.
I ordered the pizza of the day (Shrimp & Arugala). The flavor was good but nothing about the pizza stood out to me that would be different from other places with wood fire grills. The service was okay but I thought it could have been better for being so empty while we were there.

Delightful! Fun, funky, colorful spot — yes — «next door» to Dante’s in Tremont. Had a tasty Friday lunch. Dining room is lively with color and interesting art. Not crowded at all, but I suspect that will come.
Try the Bianco Pizza … very good. Eggplant parmesan was very toothsome. Complimentary birthday slice of Nutella pie was to die for — rich, decadent and delicious. So nice of our waitress Sarah to provide that «on the house.»
I’ll be back …

My gf and I came here for a Sunday brunch. The restaurant was packed with people around noon. Luckily we were able to sit at the bar without wait.
The restaurant has an Italian/​Spanish vibe. Has some nice Italian finishes, but the colors on the walls remind of a Spanish restaurant. There’s a few original artworks of some vegetables and fruits. And of course lets not forget those «unique» looking chandeliers (aka condomliers). There are two bar areas in the restaurant. One of which faces the brick pizza ovens. The restaurant ambiance is quite different to Dante. Next Door feels more casual due to its open layout.
Anyhow, we ordered the crab cake eggs benedict, smoked salmon pizza, and duck fat potatoes. We also had a mango iced tea.
The bartender/​server Victoria was very cheerful and attentive. The iced tea was light and refreshing. It was nice to see that it wasn’t overly sweetened. The food arrived rather quickly and the portions were very generous. There were two eggs benedict in the order. The crab cake was nicely done; flavorful and moist. The soft english muffin was lightly toasted. There was also ham. All of this was topped with lemon hollandaise sauce and a poached egg. The runny egg and hollandise sauce combined beautifully. The hollandaise sauce had a bit of tarty lemon flavor which the egg yolk balanced out nicely.
The smoked salmon pizza was also very good. The pizza was topped with smoked salmon, hard boiled eggs, and onions. The salmon had a nice smokey flavor and the crust of the pizza was very good. The pizza here are all made in the brick oven. The potatoes were also very good. These little potatoes absorbed all the goodness from the duck fat. The potato add on was definitely a good choice.
We left the restaurant with one whole eggs benedict and about half the pizza. The leftovers were still very good the next day! Although prices are a bit high for brunch, it makes up for quality (an even quantity). I’ll definitely return another time!

Growing pains or confused identity? Note — I went during the Soft Opening where the full menu was not available. Since then, I’ve walked by and the tables are set. Honestly it makes for a different appearance.
The pizza — Dante himself was serving up the pizza. Each pizza was «personal pan size» but fire roasted in their amazing (and hot if the A/​C isn’t on) wall of pizza ovens. The chefs worked in sync with one another, putting on toppings, putting pizza in the hole, switching it around, out and then slicing. It was a pizza version of a Model-​T line.
My favorite pizza was hands down, the seafood pizza. I tried to try a little bit of everything and even the «plain» Margarita pizza was very good. All the pizza’s had quality toppings, were very flavorful and the dough had just the right Italian crisp, that they felt unique against the traditional Edison’s pizza across the way.
My biggest complaint was with the space itself. Next to Dante, which is parceled out and feels cozy no matter where you sit, Next Door is the antithesis. It’s open with self-​painted art up on the walls. It seems almost thrown together. The same chandeliers (or at least similar) hang from the walls, but they’re hanging over a vast and identity-​less space.