Welcome to Little Italy
Little Italy is also host to the annual Feast of the Assumption Festival.
A visit to the "old neighborhood" is like stepping back in time, to when neighbors were more like friends, and the restaurants were owned by local families and everyone knew your name.
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Chef Boyardee opened his first restaurant, Il Giardino d'Italia, in Little Italy in the 1940s
Little Italy, Cleveland - Wikipedia
Little Italy is a neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio located at the base of Murray Hill, between Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood and the suburb of Cleveland Heights. It houses many of Cleveland's well-liked Italian restaurants and serves as the center of Italian culture in the Greater Cleveland Area. It is located just past Murray Hill on Mayfield Road. Chef Boyardee opened his first restaurant, Il Giardino d'Italia, in Little Italy in the 1940s. The first pasta machine was invented in Little Italy by an Italian immigrant named Angelo Vitantonio, who received a United States patent for the product in 1906.
The area is also home to many private art galleries and two private schools, and is within walking distance from Case Western Reserve University. Each August on the Roman Catholic Feast of the Assumption, Little Italy stages an Italian cultural festival, the Feast of the Assumption Festival.
For much of its history, Little Italy was home to the largest Mafia organization between New York and Chicago. The organization was the seat of power for families that operated in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Toledo, Detroit, and Akron.
The first pasta machine was invented in Little Italy by an Italian immigrant named Angelo Vitantonio.
Little Italy Restaurants, Bakeries, and Delis
Dining in Little Italy
- Algebra Tea House
- They have a wonderful menu featuring exotic coffee and tea varieties, healthy sandwiches, wraps, breakfast, and decadent desserts. They have a nice selection of vegetarian friendly dishes, too.
- Anthony's of Little Italy
- Anthony's is a fabulous fixture of the old neighborhood. They have mouth watering pizza, gelato, and amazing Italian treats like cannoli and and tiramisu.
- The Baricelli Inn
- The Baricelli Inn is a gorgeous restaurant and bed and breakfast, located in Little Italy. They are famous for featuring fresh, local ingredients on their menu.
- Corbo's Bakery
- I swear I can gain a pound from the smell of this amazing place. Corbo's has been a landmark in Little Italy for generations, and Rego's stores around the suburbs also carry their baked goods.
- Gusto!
- Gusto offers fine dining with Northern Italian cuisine and a wonderful atmosphere, perfect for special occasions.
- Michalelangelo's
- Italian Restaurant in Little Iraly.
- Presti's
- Bakery, cafe, and deli in Little Italy.
- Teahouse Noodles
- Healthy New Asian cuisine in Little Italy. We love that this place has fantastic options for vegetarians.
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- valerie valerie Aug 9, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
- My husband and I went to the Feast of Assumption last year and stayed at the Baricelli Inn. We had a wonderful time celebrating Mary's Assumption into Heaven with a beautiful mass in Italian and English, followed by a procession in honor of Mary. As she leads us in celebration, we pray the Five Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The nicest part is that the procession gets longer and longer as people join in as we travel the route. But no one complains as we are happy to be celebrating with Her. In addition to Her celebration, we are treated to beautiful Italian music as we walk along the side streets and take in all of the local attractions. Lots of wonderful Italian food and bakery are available as well. We were so impressed last year that we immediately booked our room for this years feast!
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- the-fashion-fiend the-fashion-fiend May 26, 2009 @ 11:26 am
- What a lovely place! It's funny how some of the best places in the world are sort of "tucked in" - most people don't know that they even exist. This is great! Makes me want to go visit - maybe I'll take a road trip from Colorado to go see... =)
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback May 11, 2009 @ 6:57 am
- If it's anything like the Little Italy (the North End) here in Massachusetts (Boston), I know I'd love this. There's nothing like a fresh cannoli from an Italian bakery.
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Feast of the Assumption
- Feast of the Assumption Festival
- Wikipedia entry for Cleveland's Feast of the Assumption Festival. Read about this event or help to expand this article.
- The Feast
- Information about the Feast of the Assumption, including the schedule of events at Holy Rosary Church.
Assumption of Mary
According to the beliefs held by Christians of the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox churches and by some Anglicans, the Assumption of Mary was the taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her life. The Roman Catholic Church teaches as dogma that Mary, "having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory."Pope Pius XII: "Munificentissimus Deus - Defining the Dogma of the Assumption", par. 44. Vatican, November 1, 1950 This doctrine was dogmatically and infallibly defined by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950, in his Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus. This belief is known as the Dormition by the Orthodox. In the churches which observe it, the Assumption is a major festival, commonly celebrated on August 15. In many countries it is a Roman Catholic Holy Day of Obligation.
In his August 15, 2004, homily given at Lourdes, Pope John Paul II quoted John 14:3 as one of the scriptural bases for understanding the dogma of the Assumption of Mary. In this verse, Jesus tells his disciples at the Last Supper, "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also." According to Catholic theology, Mary is the pledge of the fulfillment of Christ's promise.http://www.wf-f.org/JPII_LourdesHomily.html
The feast day of the Assumption on August 15 is a public holiday in many countries, including Italy, Malta, Belgium, Portugal, France, Spain, Greece and Chile.Columbus World Travel Guide, 25th Edition In East Orthodox churches following the Julian Calendar, the feast day of Assumption of Mary falls on August 28, and is also a public holiday in the Republic of Macedonia.
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Photos of Little Italy
Latest news about Little Italy
- La Dolce Vita building in Little Italy sold at court-ordered auction
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Neighborhood Stats
The population of 44106 is 32,398.
That's #2272 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
37% of the population is white, which is 37 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 44106 is $21,077, which is $8,621 less than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $83,300. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 6% from the typical value.
Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of OH is 30.5.
Stats about: Cleveland, OH
Population: 32,398Number of Households: 15,627
Average House Value: $83,300
Average Income per Household: $21,077
Elevation: 582 ft
Population Breakdown:
Weather in Little Italy
Current weather conditions in Cleveland, OH (44106)
Local Pollen Reports
47°F (Feels like 44°F)
Last update: 11/12/09 6:53 PM EST
Humidity: 54%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 31°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.13in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions

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Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM

Friday
Nov 13
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High: 60°F
Low: 46°F
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM

Saturday
Nov 14
Sunny
High: 64°F
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM

Sunday
Nov 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 59°F
Low: 43°F
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
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