Li Wah Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

1. Li Wah Restaurant

8.5
2999 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH
Dim Sum Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Llama L.Llama L: The teriyaki bento box is amazing!! Great quality and fairly inexpensive. Authentic food and good service!

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: One of my favorite authentic Chinese spots in cle. Try to get dim sum for lunch on weekdays and on the weekends. Mmmmm, tasty!

Christopher U.Christopher Uguccini: Everything is great. Authentic cuisine.

Bourbon Street Barrel Room is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

2. Bourbon Street Barrel Room

8.7
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Tremont · 33 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: From the balconies to the gas lamps and authentic cocktails, this place really feels like a taste of New Orleans.

Benjamin S.Benjamin Szweda: LA authentic food. Get the app sampler (Red Beans & Rice & Gumbo are amazing) - big portions and great way to try everything. Mint Julep drinks are great!

Wil S.Wil Sims: One of the best hidden gems in the "Land". I loved the Jumbalaya.

Tandul is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

3. Tandul

7.9
2505 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Indian Restaurant · Tremont · 9 tips and reviews

Justine A.Justine Arreche: Always friendly service and food cooked authentically. That said it may take a while to get your food. It's worth the wait. Chana Masala, Vegetable Pakora, and plain Naan are vegan.

Ryan M.Ryan Marimon: Amazing authentic Indian food. Glad to see this arrive in Tremont!

Justine A.Justine Arreche: Excellent Indian food with heaps of vegetarian options. Male staff is pretty sexist towards women though so I usually carry-out.

La Plaza Supermarket is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

4. La Plaza Supermarket

8.6
13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd (at W 137th St), Cleveland, OH
Imported Food Store · Kamm's Corners · 16 tips and reviews

Eric D.Eric Deamer: Best and most authentic tacos and Tortas anywhere in Cleveland. Great chorizo.

MarcMarc: "Home to the best authentic Mexican street tacos around, this Latin grocery celebrates Taco Tuesday seven days a week."

Thomas H.Thomas Hornikel: Great place to shop! The home made salsas rule. Be sure to stop by the taco cart in front of the store for phenomenal tacos.

Szechuan Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

5. Szechuan Gourmet

7.8
1735 E 36th St, Cleveland, OH
Szechuan Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Belluardo: The Best authentic Chinese food around.

George L.George Lee: So spicy and so good. Authentic food with kind staff.

HeidiHeidi: It's a gem. Attentive staff, wide variety of authentic dishes packed with flavor.

Porco Lounge & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

6. Porco Lounge & Tiki Room

8.9
2527 W 25th St (Potter Ct.), Cleveland, OH
Tiki Bar · Tremont · 25 tips and reviews

Tori S.Tori S.: Amazing little place with an outstanding cocktail list! About authentic as you can get. Great decor too!

Teddy E.Teddy Eisenberg: Faithful and inventive recreations of Polynesian tiki drinks. The Painkiller Level II is highly recommended.

John G.John Guardado: Great time & atmosphere. Try the Zombie!!

Ginko is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

7. Ginko

8.8
2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Sushi Restaurant · Tremont · 18 tips and reviews

Nikoline B.Nikoline Baron: This was without a doubt the most authentic sushi I have ever had. Wasabi inside the rolls just like in Japan!

Sean S.Sean Szczepinski: Try the Kyoto #2. You will want at least 4 more. Also munch on anything tempura. Living some Tokyo in CLE!

Jesse L.Jesse Lee: Everything is over the top amazing, seared salmon belly melts in your mouth.

Presti's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

8. Presti's Bakery

8.9
12101 Mayfield Rd (at Coltman Rd), Cleveland, OH
Bakery · University Circle · 77 tips and reviews

Ivo T.Ivo Tzvetkov: An authentic Italian bakery and deli located in the Little Italy area. Serving freshly baked bread, sandwiches and Italian classics. Must try are their large selections of cookies and pastries.

Andrew D.Andrew Dong: get any of the desserts. Freshly made daily

Al E.Al Ezzo: Get a cannoli

Charlie's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

9. Charlie's Restaurant

8.5
2102 Brookpark Rd (at Broadview Rd), Cleveland, OH
Diner · 12 tips and reviews

Dalì-La R.Dalì-La Rienzo: If you want to try the experience of having breakfast in a local and familiar place this is the place, tiny, authentic and intimate!

Mary M.Mary Montani: Breakfast, brunch, friendly, great service

Amo X.Amo X: Great food, great prices, and great service. Mom and Pop place. Worth the visit.

Koko Bakery is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

10. Koko Bakery

8.9
3710 Payne Ave #102 (at E 37th St), Cleveland, OH
Bakery · AsiaTown · 49 tips and reviews

RuthlessRuthless: Authentic bakery just like Hong Kong.

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Easiest place to get bubble tea in Cleveland. Try the peanut latte (+coffee) flavor.

kuruvatakuruvata: Their Rice Bowls are really good! :)

Wonton Gourmet & BBQ is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

11. Wonton Gourmet & BBQ

7.7
3211 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH
Chinese Restaurant · Asiantown · 24 tips and reviews

Betty W.Betty Wu: The authentic Wonton soup is amazing!

Eric D.Eric Deamer: This is the most authentic and best Chinese restaurant that I know of in Cleveland. I think they do Americanized Chinese food as well.

Melissa H.Melissa H: This is a gem in Cleveland. It's always a good sign to see a restaurant packed with Chinese people and gwai lo. Eat here for lunch/dinner then walk to Koko Bakery for boba and dessert!

Superior Pho is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

12. Superior Pho

8.8
3030 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH
Vietnamese Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

Scott J.Scott Johnson: Tasty, very authentic, unpretentious, good service, the real deal.

RonRon: Best pho in the city. Get the #14 with a side of fried tofu. Vietnamese coffee is also reeeeally good.

KyleKyle: Get the Combo #10: Large Pho of your choice and Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) with French bread, homemade pate, roasted pork, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno and mayonnaise sauce.

Big Al's Diner is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

13. Big Al's Diner

8.4
12600 Larchmere Blvd (at E 126th St), Cleveland, OH
Diner · Buckeye - Shaker · 31 tips and reviews

Ethar E.Ethar El-Katatney: So good! And cheap. Home fries with caramelized onions and omlettes filled to the brim with veggies. Nice waitress and very authentic feel.

Caleb M.Caleb Moyer: #13. Order that. You will not be disappointed

Ronnie W.Ronnie Williams: Get the pork chops please

Siam Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

14. Siam Cafe

8.9
3951 Saint Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH
Chinese Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Victor B.Victor B.: They make great beef with basil. But still if you are looking for something authentic, not the best place to be

Aaron M.Aaron Marks: The Hot Basil Grounded Chicken is the way to go

Amanda L.Amanda Lee: Order the hot basil ground chicken...you won't be able to put enough on your fork

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Cleveland.

15. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.3
11444 Uptown Ave (at Euclid Ave), Cleveland, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · University Circle · 27 tips and reviews

Alexis A.Alexis Attinoto: The specialty/seasonal flavors atr my favoritr. ANY single flavor ice cream (hazelnut, peach, etc) has intense flavor while keeping the creamy integrity of Mitchell's signature ice cream.

Emily Y.Emily Yates: Sprinkles, samples, and pretzel rods are always free! When the summer flavors come in, order Coconut and Campfire S'mores together! Tastes just like a Samoa girl scout cookie!

Eunji Y.Eunji Yim: Fresh strawberry is my favorite ever.