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| - I'm a huge fan of Cerino's in Broadview Heights, and I also really enjoyed Eddie 'N Eddie. I had no doubts that Cerino's Casual Italian would be good at what it does. I guess I understand why Eddie 'N Eddie had to go. And aside from Peppers (and I guess Angelos, and some other small pizzerias), there isn't a lot of casual Italian in Lakewood. I'd consider Cerino's to be a little bit more elevated than just "casual," in fact. There's something about the space that is more than just that old, mom & pop place. I love those types of places, I really do. But sometimes you just need a little bit of space and a modern touch.
Anyway, that's all about the idea of this place and the reputation that Eddie holds. However, I was a little disappointed with my takeout experience. I know, it's not the same as dining in. But the baked ziti was very bland. I was surprised, actually. There was plenty of fresh basil, the cheese was good and the pasta was cooked well, but a little more salt & pepper could have brought this dish to another level. (**Edited to add "duh realization moment": I ordered it without the sausage. So obviously the sausage would have added more flavor. So, I guess my suggestion would be to do something to the vegetarian version of this dish to balance it out a bit.**)
My husband loved his cortini dish -- and so did I. This had pulled pork, ricotta, and other stuff. It was delicious. In contrast to the underseasoned ziti dish, the bread they provided with the order was overly salty. I'm usually a bread beast, but I only had once piece.
Also, I had ordered a salad, and even after confirming the order over the phone and again when I picked up, it wasn't in the bag. I called and they were unable to refund the charge for the salad on my credit card for some reason, so they gave me a "credit" for a salad next time I come in. I was like, "So, you're just gonna write down my name, and you'll know?" I guess we'll see how organized they are about this sort of thing. If I were them, I might have either a) sent someone out to deliver my salad (I live in Lakewood, 5 mins away), or b) I would have gotten my email address or home address and sent a gift card, just to ensure that it wouldn't be lost in the insanity that is a new(ish) restaurant.
Because I have always had a great experience at the other Cerino locations (and great feedback from Eddie himself), I'll certainly give this place another try soon.
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