The Flats are making a comeback, and The Willeyville is out front! This is a great addition to the new area. The decor is very chic and relaxing. There are large windows that let in a lot of natural light, so it is great place to go on a sunny Cleveland day. I love the open kitchen lay out, so you can always see whats going on.
My boyfriend and I went here on a Saturday night at 7:30. We were able to make reservations on Open Table, which was a good thing, because this place was packed! The word is out that The Willeyville is the next restaurant to try in Cleveland. There was a mix of mid twenty somethings all of the way to people in their 50's and 60's.
We started with the shrimp ceviche, and it was the perfect amount to get us started. It came with some pita chips that were very complementary. We each ordered a drink... a glass of chardonnay for myself and a moscow mule for my man. I always love when a moscow mule comes in the traditional copper mug!! I ordered the bucatini alla matriciana and only needed the small size. It was the perfect amount of food. It had a slight spice to it from the chili, and it was absolutely delicious! The other meal for the table was the hanger steak, which the boyfriend gobbled up immediately.
This restaurant is going to be a great addition to the Flats and Cleveland. We will definitely be back!