Abo's Grill

Nestled on Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst, Ohio, Abo’s Grill is the kind of place where each dish feels like it was cooked in Nonna’s kitchen — hearty, honest, and full of flavor. The restaurant’s story begins when owner Joe Abounader (alongside his family) secured a vacant lot and built Abo’s from the ground up, intentionally crafting a space with late-night visitors in mind.  The setting is inviting: a large three-sided bar, a dedicated take-out entrance for quick pickups, and a back patio for warmer days.  But what truly defines Abo’s is the food — rooted in southern Italian tradition (think Campobasso-style homemade sauce, meatballs made from a trio of beef, veal and pork, and lasagna with layers of beef and pork). Highlights worth savoring: • The homemade sauce, built off fresh tomatoes, bursts with that immediate bright tomato flavor you expect when things are made from scratch. • Meatballs with beef, veal and pork — moist, seasoned, and served with shaved Parmesan. • The lasagna? Gooey, cheesy, meaty, wonderfully over-the-top in size and texture — tender inside, lightly crusty on top. • Arancini balls: house-breaded, crisp outside, molten rice/cheese inside, topped with a balsamic drizzle — irresistible. • Cannolis: from crisp shells to creamy filling, they finish the meal on a sweet and authentic note. • Gluten-free diners take note: the pasta consistency here is surprisingly on point. Every visit feels like a celebration of food, family and tradition. Whether you’re dining in or ordering for catering (yes, they cater too) this is a place that shows culinary care at every turn. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Abo’s Grill in Lyndhurst — authentic, delicious, and worthy of becoming your new favorite Italian spot in Cleveland’s east-side suburbs.

Great place for Italian food in a local pub setting. You can tell the owners love their place as all of the furnishings are high quality and well maintained. I had the chicken parmesan, which was excellent. People nearby had pizza that looked amazing. I will definitely be back. My girlfriend has a wheat allergy, though, so there were very few options for her. She got a burger with no bun. Next time I'll bring gluten free pasta and ask if they can substitute it for her!