Reviews of Ponte Vecchio Ristorante Italiano
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Desperately seeking the hot new dining destination? Drive past St. Malachi's (West 25th and Detroit), go through a gate and stop before the curled iron railings of the old Superior Viaduct end above the river. You're now at the glass and sandstone home of Ponte Vecchio Ristorante Italiano. This building once thrived as a metal-spinning plant; now, servings of perfect pasta spin around the forks of appreciative diners. The view of Cleveland's bridges from Ponte Vecchio's wall of windows is stunning, and so is the food. A scampi timbale with avocado comes bound with a curl of carrot. Spaghetti in creamy tomato sauce is lightened with a toss of crisp julienned vegetables, and chef Fabio Danzo's pappardelle with white cannellini beans might be the world's sexiest pasta e fagioli. Fish and meat dishes also receive careful preparation and beautiful presentation. Pasta comes in two sizes; order the smaller to save room for dessert, including glorious house-made tortes, sorbets and ice cream. Service is professional with a continental flair.
Review by Northern Ohio Live Magazine posted June 03, 2005
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