We moved to Cleveland two years ago and have been hitting all the big spots but why did it take us two years to find Dante? Our server, Michael, provided us with excellent service. He was attentive without being smothering and provided helpful information about the menu, favorite dishes and the wine selection. His suggestion for a wine by the glass was spot on with the flavors he promised.
We opted to share several smaller dishes rather than entrees and it was a great decision. The mussels were among the best we've had and could easily serve as an entree with a starter salad/soup. The mussels had great spice and flavors and the sauce was so good that I may have been seen dipping my bread in it. Tacky but worth the public shame. The Bolognese was quite tasty and filling; I would be hard pressed to eat a larger size as the appetizer size shared between two people was quite filling. We also enjoyed the appetizer special of the day (goat cheese tart?) but it wasn't as pleasing as the regular menu mainstays. I was hoping for something warm and gooey but this was not that - there was nothing wrong with the dish it was simply a personal preference. We topped of our meal with a shared portion of the Bananas Foster Parfait and it was amazing.
From start to finish our experience with Dante was exceptional and we will definitely be back for more.