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| - In short, the food at Felice is exceptional. The kitchen delivers a unique mix of New American home cooked meals with a high end spin, and some where mixed in there is a collection of authentic international cuisines. Probably the only place in Cleveland you can have a mix of fresh shucked oysters, homemade empanadas (yes, empanadas!), ribs and chicken, pierogis, and a seafood stew all in one sitting. The kitchen has something for everyone. I can say Felice arguably has one of the best ribs, fried chicken, and empanadasI have tried in northeast Ohio. This place is worth a visit.
The environment of the restaurant can best described as a cozy ambiance similar to a traditional Irish pub. Walking in to the restaurant, you would never expect the menu options it offers - I was already mentally prepared for a draft beer, pub burger, and a side a fries - when the menu was handed to me, I was in sheer awe at the number of different selections available - and honestly a bit skeptical at their ability to deliver.
Drinks - Lots of different signature cocktails available, but as a traditionalist, went with my standard manhattan. Well done. They have a lot of different fusion cocktails as well.
Appetizers - Went with a wide range of options to try out as many selections as possible, the fresh blue point oysters were very fresh and had a great pairing with the home made mignonette. We also tried both the beef as well as the mushroom empanadas. Both were exceptional and one of the best I have tried - perfect balance of crispy and tenderness on the outside skin. The inside filling was very flavorful. Brussels sprouts were also very nicely prepared with a nice balance of sweetness with the raisins and bitterness of the vegetable. The mushrooms with slices of break were also tasty. The only appetizer which we were a bit iffy on was the octopus. The octopus was not your typical preparation-it was small baby octopuses with head and tentacles together- not your typical preparation. Not a dish to be ordered if you are not an adventurous eater.
Foe main entrees, we went with the Asian inspired barbecue ribs. Hands down, one of the best ribs I have ever had - they should take this recipe to the annual rib cook off. Sauce was nice an tangy and the meat texture was fall off the bone tender. Perfect amount of charring in the outside for that extra flavor. We also ordered the Mac and cheese - not your grandmas Mac and cheese. Hybrid spin with cranberry topping and interesting texture. We also ordered the fried chicken which was amazing. Great seasoning and crispy outside.
Overall loved the restaurant. However, the menu and environment may be confusing to average diner - there is a wide range of food options and there is not a single cuisine that prevails - this may be the reason for lower customer volume at this time....Give it a try, the menu is not what you expect, and the rib, fried chicken, and empanadas are worth it!! Truly a hidden gem!
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