Sergio's in University Circle
Cleveland, OH 44106-3923
Phone: (216) 231-1234
Fax: (216) 231-5700
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Sergio's in University Circle – by John Hyduk
The Scene
With the way Brazilian cuisine is cooked here, the main ingredients must be a rumba beat and a wicked sense of carnivale. Tucked into a tiny carriage house in University Circle, a concentric ring of art museums and concert halls, the restaurant is bigger than it looks. The best seat in the house is the warm weather patio: potted palm trees set up a perimeter between the sounds of the street and the spice-sprinkled menu.
The Food
Smoked salmon and caviar are shaped into colorful pinwheels, an example of the whimsical presentation. Other influences appear, like chicken coated in Japanese breadcrumbs, but stick to the Rio thing. The house equivalent of bouillabaisse is chock full of a whole grouper, sweet onions and peppers. Finish with a tropical drink--some boast aphrodisiacal powers.
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User Reviews for Sergio's in University Circle
05/25/2008 Posted by toxreviewer
We decided to try Sergio's after visiting the museum of art. Our server was excellent, as was the food! We tried 2 tapas (chorizo and crabcakes) and 2 entrees (cavatelli and gumbo). Everything was great - the chorizo and cavetelli were unique experiences especially. We decided to end the feast with dessert, since Sergio's also has unusual offerings there (try the lemon polenta cake and the chocolate frangipane torte with gelato; the day we were there the flavor was caffe..mmm).
Pros: Service, food quality/variety, unique offerings for food and drinks
Cons: Limitied seating, crowded seating
10/01/2007 Posted by belo1007
If you love Italian, spanish, mediteranean, you'll love Sergio's. The delicious Chorizo appetizer, or CAVATELLI SAN MARZANO ,a delicious, classic Italian combination of pecorino cheese, butter, and fresh basil in a san marzano tomato broth, topped with crisp sage and fennel sausage. My wife tried and loved the WOODS HOLE SEA SCALLOPS, and our other friend devoured the whole STEAK FRITES: char grilled center cut rib steak with herbed butter,asparagus and onion home fries. Ryan the manager makes knowledgeable wine suggestions and has great cheeses to choose from. Warm friendly staff, and a great patio that I look forward to returning to soon. I heard travellers at a table next to us (who were staying at the Glidden House, next door) say this restaurant was as good as any they had experienced in Europe! FIVE STARS!
Pros: Intimate, romantic, chef owned
Cons: wish it was bigger
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