Dined while visiting Cleveland this week. Asked the man who was valet parking our car "if you were to eat at any of these restaurants here in Little Italy, where would YOU eat" and he suggested Maxi's so we wandered in the Friday after Christmas. They seemed to be one of the only restaurants on the street that was busy so that was a good sign. They were full downstairs so sat us upstairs with a nice window view of the street with the snow coming down. Excellent Pear Martini made with Gray Goose and ginger, not too sweet, and was delish! The Calamari was one of the best I've had. Opted for traditional linguine and meatballs. The sauce was a little too sweet for my liking, but it was good none the less. Hubby had pasta with carbonara sauce that he devoured! Affordable but a bit limited wine selection. Had Tiramasou for dessert, how can that not ever be divine? Only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is they do not offer gluten free pasta selections, which my friend dining with us had to have. They are locals and said most restaurants in the area DO so we were all dissapointed that Maxi's isn't a little more "with it" with all of the dietary restrictions so many people have. Would love to return again!