International Restaurant Passport
Expiration: Jan 31st 2025
Cleveland has a lot to be proud of, but the diversity of our population and how all our cultures and heritages come together must be at the top of the list. Combine that with our love of food and community, and you get some dining experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Cleveland’s international restaurant community welcomes the city to sit down, share a meal and learn more about the places they come from and the food they love.
Prizes
With the re-launch of Destination Cleveland’s Experience Passports program, participants can accumulate points across all the passports* for a variety of Cleveland-branded prizes available for redemption within the Rewards tab of the passport.
Prizes will be picked up at the Cleveland Visitors Center at 334 Euclid Ave. All passport check-ins must be completed and all prizes must be picked up by January 31, 2025.
*Excludes points earned for the Cleveland Brewery Passport
Included Venues
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Acqua di Luca
Growing up near the Adriatic sea, it was easy for Chef Luca Sema to come up with his dream menu of fresh, Mediterranean dishes. Seafood (Sole di Ripiene di Limone), creative pasta dishes (Gnocchi with lobster and truffle butter) and extraordinary steaks (good luck with the Bistecca Tomahawk) are only the beginning in this sleek, renovated warehouse setting. You can always tell you’re at one of Luca and Lola Sema’s restaurants by their hallmark outstanding food, wine and service. Head to the Warehouse District for a night of Adriatic fine dining and singular service you won’t soon forget.
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Astoria Cafe & Market
Detroit Shoreway’s Astoria Café is the perfect place to gather for fine Mediterranean-inspired food and cocktails while exploring a market brimming with imported and domestic cheeses, cured meats, olives, oils, pasta and other fresh fare. Indulge in Greek recipes like Chicken Souvlaki or Octopus alla Karvuna or explore the rest of the Mediterranean with Venison Ragu Bolognese or Veal, Lamb and Ricotta Meatballs. Drop by their deli counter for grab-and-go prepared foods, soups, salads, and carry out entrees for a quick bite in style.
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Bo Loong Chinese Restaurant
The first restaurant in AsiaTown and a true CLE landmark, Bo Loong has been serving familiar American/Chinese dishes alongside traditional Cantonese recipes for quite some time. Evening diners will be greeted by an array of mouthwatering entrees from land (Kung Pao Chicken, Szechuan Beef, Roast Duck) and sea (Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Salted Baked Squid, Clams with Black Bean Sauce). Lunch crowds can expect the hustle and bustle of dim sum carts moving exceptionally tasty small bites like Hard Gow shrimp dumplings, steamed buns, sticky rice and other options galore.
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Der Braumeister Restaurant
Der Brau is a third generation, female-owned restaurant dedicated to providing elevated German cuisine, the world’s best beers and exceptional customer service. Start with Sauerkraut Balls or the Käsespätzle (think German Mac & Cheese). The hearty Chicken Paprikash and Hungarian Goulash are served over a bed of spaetzle or mashed potatoes. Build your own Schnitzel plate from Chicken, Pork or Veal. And of course, the German Sausage Plate is full of the best ‘wurst around. Check out their exclusive beer pairing dinners for an Oktoberfest experience any time of year. Prost!
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Emperor's Palace
A cornerstone of what was once Cleveland’s old Chinatown district on Rockwell Ave., Emperor’s Palace offers modern interpretations of classic Chinese and Malaysian dishes along with a delectable dim sum selection. All the familiar favorites are there from Kung Pao Chicken to Peking Duck, along with traditional recipes like Malay Spicy Frog, Congee and Casserole Pots. The restaurant itself is beautifully appointed with ornate, gold flourishes, stained glass and gorgeous artwork and statues, making for a truly special dining experience.
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Himalayan Restaurant
Enjoy a taste of Kathmandu at Nar Pradhan’s newly re-opened Himalayan Restaurant in Bellaire-Puritas. Specializing in traditional recipes from Northern India and Nepal, Pradhan saw the new restaurant as an opportunity to introduce Nepali food to the mainstream while giving our local refugee community a taste of home. Many items on the menu will be familiar to those who frequent Indian dining, but other items, like their famous Momos (vegetable dumplings), Chatpate (spiced rice dish) and Pani Puri (fried, stuffed balls of dough) introduce customers to a cuisine and culture they may have never otherwise come across.
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Irie Jamaican Kitchen
Traditional Jamaican cuisine with a twist, Irie Jamaican kitchen is serving up flavorful island fare from Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Chef Omar grew up around kitchens his whole life in Jackson Town, giving him a master class in Jamaican cooking. Savory dishes like Irie Chicken and Jerk Shrimp are served as bowls or boxes alongside dishes like Rasta Pasta (think fetuccini alfredo with Jerk Chicken). Let this delicious food made with the freshest ingredients be that island getaway you so desperately need right now.
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Latino Taste To Go
Latino Taste To Go is a family- and minority-owned and operated restaurant serving authentic, fast-casual Latin food made to order in the heart of Midtown Cleveland. Grab freshly made tacos, burritos and bowls as well as Cubano and Tripleta sandwiches, Empanadas and Stuffed Potato Balls. Go early and grab breakfast.
Le Petit Triangle Cafe
With all the charm of a Parisian café right here in Ohio City, Le Petit Triangle Café is a perfect spot to enjoy a breezy brunch on their patio or a dinner of French cuisine in the cozy dining room. The brunch menu is full of fresh, delicious options like Salad Nicoise, Croque Monsieur and an assortment of sweet and savory crepes. Classic French dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, Cassoulet and Ratatouille Crepes star on the dinner menu, while a selection of salads, sandwiches and entrees are available for lunch. Très délicieux!
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Li Wah
Voted Cleveland’s best Chinese restaurant in 2021 (and multiple times before that), Li Wah is a CLE institution. Located in AsiaTown’s Asia Plaza, Li Wah is home to traditional dim sum and then some, including a robust menu of Hong Kong-style dishes and fresh seafood. Go at lunch for the full dim sum experience, as carts full of delicious appetizer-sized treats like dumplings, steamed buns, chicken feet and turnip cakes parade up and down the aisles of the spacious, beautifully decorated dining room.
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Mallorca
Mallorca has grown their family one guest at a time for over 27 years in Downtown Cleveland. From the flavor explosion of its house special paella (saffron rice, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, lobster, chicken and chorizo) to a variety of seafood stews and slow roasted meats (baby goat, rabbit and lamb shank osso bucco), treat yourself to a unique exploration of Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine. Grab a sangria (or two) from one of their warm and knowledgeable servers, then enjoy your meal at one of Cleveland’s most awarded restaurants.
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Map of Thailand
As if this AsiaTown staple needed any more charm, Map of Thailand’s tagline cheerfully reads “It happens to be a Thai restaurant.” This Payne Avenue favorite is beloved by its patrons due in large part to that easy, casual charm, their experienced chefs, a caring and committed staff and of course their fresh, tasty Thai dishes. Every element, from sauces to noodles, is made with pride from the best ingredients. Start with the Golden Bags or Beef Jerky, then move on to the classic Pad Thai, one of several curry dishes or even the Tamarind Duck.
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Phở Lee's Vietnamese Restaurant
Head to Asian Town Center and you will be presented with a “pho”-nomenal challenge by Pho Lee. Sure, you could order any number of this Vietnamese spot’s delicious pho or noodle offerings, maybe even a banh mi, but that’s not where glory lies. The brave among you will have 45 minutes to eat a gallon of broth, two pounds of noodles and over three pounds of meat. Victory means your meal is free plus a $200 gift card. Defeat offers $50 out of pocket for all that pho you just downed. We believe in you.
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Saigon Restaurant & Bar
Located on E. 4th Street, Saigon offers authentic Vietnamese food along with a wide selection of cocktails and wines. Enjoy dishes that feature the contrasting textures and exotic flavors that are the hallmarks of this Chinese, Thai and French-influenced cuisine. The Pho is fantastic, while other dishes see a selection of charbroiled meats (and tofu) on beds of rice, rice noodles or curry stir fried noodles. If that weren’t enough, the friendly, helpful staff treats every customer like an old friend. A staple of the Downtown lunch crowd, come to Saigon and see what everybody is raving about.
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Siam Cafe
An AsiaTown institution since 1994, Siam Café has been feeding Clevelanders authentic Asian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood, as you can see from the tanks full of fresh fish and lobster in the spacious, modern dining room. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and more recipes are at the ready, including Singapore style Stir-Fried Vermicelli, Pla Rad Prik (Thai Fish Filet), Peking Duck and other traditional favorites. Finish your experience with a sweet and satisfying bubble tea or a jackfruit shake (Sinh To Me).
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YumVillage Cleveland
Not only does YumVillage serve freshly made, delicious Afro-Caribbean food, they’re working to make a “just food village” where good food is affordable and accessible to everyone. Founder Godwin Ihentuge, a Nigerian American, seeks to spread the culture of diaspora through flavorful, authentic dishes like Jerk Chicken, Jezebel Peach Honey Mustard Chicken, Ginger Curry Chickpeas, Jollof Rice and other recipes that use ingredients sourced locally and from Haiti, the Caribbean and West Africa. Stop in today for an amazing meal or browse their market to recreate dishes in your own home.
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Zanzibar Soul Fusion
Sometimes you just need to slow down and enjoy some down-home Southern cooking. Zanzibar is a casual, full-service restaurant that features the best in southern cuisine like walleye cakes, soul rolls, smothered steak, seafood, macaroni & cheese, greens and a weekend brunch. Oh, and you’ve got to finish with the mini sweet potato pie. With multiple locations throughout Cleveland, your next trip to Zanzibar is closer than ever.
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