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…Bratenahl is not spelled intuitively.
Oh, heck! I forgot to mention: I got to go to Americano in Brateha…Bratenha…Bratenahl.
I had mentioned to a friend that I saw the restaurant was opened and is co-owned by a friend. I really wanted to go and she offered to take me there for my b-day. Sweeet. New restaurant and free meal!
I didn’t know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is a nice mid-size space with what I can only call an “old school” feel. It reminded me of going to some of the cooler restaurants with my family back in “the day”. This is not a bad thing! It’s just the opposite: it’s a comfortable, warm area where you feel like you are going to eat something special. It’s the opposite of the excruciating “corporate chain” experience…
As for the food? It’s described as “Euro-American Bistro”. The menu had a mix of solid standards and more interesting dishes to please us. We shared a (slightly) spicy shrimp appetizer to start. I had their chicken soup, which could have been considered a stew or a pot pie because it was so thick and savory. The biscuit served on top was amazing. Finally, I had the pot roast and my friend had the smoked-and-grilled salmon. We were both very pleased with everything and left happy.
If you’re looking for someplace to go for a good meal, check it out. It’s very easy to reach, being just north of I-90, where Eddy Road dead-ends into the lake in Bratenahl. (Spelled it righ!) (t!)
The Cleveland Scene review of Americano
Oh! And you have to go into a gated parking lot to get to the restaurant. Just tell the guard you are there to dine at Americano and they will point out where to park and how to get into the building. Very easy!
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I always forget stuff when I write these. The prices were very reasonable. There’s also a short list of items that weren’t as “huge” as the main dishes and were also cheaper. Also, the soup could easily have been a meal in itself… So, if you are looking for someplace new, Americano is a great option, is very comfortable and has a range of options.
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