Family Owned Since 1971
Catering Throughout Cleveland, OH, Since the 1970s
For more than six decades, Stancato's Italian Restaurant has been making the wedding reception taste that little bit sweeter. On the most memorable day of your life, the expert chefs at Stancato's will delivery a mouthwatering meal to leave your guests satisfied in the moment and with a memory that lasts forever.
From 1971 to the Present Day
What would later become known as Stancato's Italian Restaurant first opened its doors to the public in 1971. Then referred to as Stancato's Spaghetti and Steak House, the business was run mainly by Perry Sr. and his wife, Lorraine, before Perry became the sole owner in 1996. Having originally followed in his own parents' path into the culinary world, Perry Sr. would eventually hand the reins over to his firstborn, Perry Jr., to lead the company forward throughout the 21st century.
Personalized Menus and Dining In
Perry Jr. believes in getting to know each couple deeply, so Stancato's Italian Restaurant offers personalized menu consultations to ensure the wedding experience reflects each love story. Whether you are celebrating an intimate gathering of close family and friends or a lavish reception for hundreds of people, no size of guest list will phase the kitchen staff at Stancato's. They will stick to your script throughout and make sure every dining moment is savored. Stancato's also offers its venue for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and various other wedding-related occasions, and seating up to 125 people, so reach out to them today and start planning the perfect day.
Woman-owned Business
55+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
Details
Cuisine
Italian
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Family Style
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
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Ali Suggett 5.0
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant!!! It's a little pricey.. but SOOOOOO worth it!!!! Seriously. I promise. Lol definitely some of the BEST Italian food you'll have in the area. 💯💯 I recommend this place aaallllll the time to people new to the a...
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Kay Krehel 5.0
I was there for a retirement seminar with Golden Reserve. The seminar was great. The food was fantastic. This would be a great restaurant to host an event. There are rooms for small and large gatherings. The servers were kind. There is ample pa...
rking. I can't wait to go back on my own.
Melody Stolarsky 5.0
Stancato's catered my daughter's wedding shower. They accommodated all of my allergy and dietary requests (both gluten free and vegetarian plus the allergies). They delivered it (it was 80 miles), and the delivery was on time, the food was hot,...
and the driver was amazing helping bring in all of the food! I had so many compliments on the food, and it was all so good. Thank you so much for the wonderful food and delivery! We will be coming out to your restaurant for more of this amazing food!
Shannon M 5.0
We had an excellent experience at Stancato's Italian Restaurant. The service is phenomenal, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere has an inviting old world charm! I highly recommended this restaurant if you are in the area!
D. P. 1.0
We went to Stancatos for dinner on 6/24/26 around 7pm. The service was great. The food and billing were disappointing.
My wife’s chicken Marsala and steamed broccoli were too salty. The Marsala sauce looked off. It was too dark brown a color....
The biggest issue was my pork Pasquale. The vegetables were so drowned in lemon that there was no other taste to it. My pork chop was raw. There was only a 1/16in layer of cooked meat around the edge. Unfortunately, we were seated in the bar where the light was dim, and I noticed it only after I ate a portion of it. The waitress offered to have it recooked. Not sure if it is standard practice to place food a customer ate from back on a grill or whatever is used to recook it. It was brought back out in about 5 minutes. I told her to box it since we were done. After I got home, I cut open the pork chop and it was still raw. I threw it out. On Stancatos own menu, there is a warning to customers about eating undercooked or raw pork. Yet, I was served raw pork twice in one night.
In addition, the meals were listed with choice of soup or salad and choice of side. The sides ordered individually had different prices. There was no indication on the menu or from the waitress that a person would have an additional charge for certain sides when the sides come with the meal. I was charged an extra dollar for my choice of side. I allege this is misrepresentative advertising.
It is a shame. Stancatos used to be good. We used to order pans of chicken Marsala for family events. Now, I can’t trust their cooking.
On 6/25/26, I left a message with the general manager to discuss the issue and never heard back.
6/29/26 Have not heard from Stancatos. Felt ill for several days.
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