Maddalena's

Maddalena's is perfection...the epitome of fine, casual dining. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with elegant touches throughout - just like your Nonna's home would be! I've been back several times because not only are the cocktails amazing (with house-made purees and infused spirits), but the food is truly outstanding. Every dish I've tried is a 10, and you get to top it off with gelato made by their chef that rivals what I had in Italy. Service was impeccable-they are true professionals, and it shows. This place is a gem, that I highly recommended - yes, you may have to wait for a table, but it's worth it!

What ??!!?… an authentic Italian restaurant in Kent Ohio ? We felt like we were in Little Italy in Cleveland. Wow .. this place was a treasure to find and with seasonal menus and delish food we will return often. Mandy and her team are excellent and they are so fun to chat with… ask about the real Grandma the place is named for ! Hope you can have the hand made Mushroom Ravioli before it leaves the menu !

THE CUTEST little Italian restaurant in the area. The relaxed atmosphere and charming decor make you feel like you are in New York City. The food is spectacular, especially the beef cheek ravioli. There is a legit, visible pizza oven on the premises, a lovely bar, and the menu is seasonally inspired. We love coming here for date night.

What a breath of fresh air for Kent! There are a lot of good restaurants here, but none of them have the quality of food and atmosphere of Maddalena’s. The owner was hard at work behind the bar with her family and gave us good recommendations for food and drinks. The exquisitely prepared food was served on the kind of dinnerware your grandmother would have giving the experience an upscale yet inviting feel. No pictures because my partner and I tend to live in the moment but we had the mussels as an antipasto, she had the mushroom ravioli, and I had the braised short rib. 10/10

We went here for a friends birthday on a Friday night party of 6. For a Friday night we didn’t wait as long as a thought! And I am so happy we stumbled upon this place. The staff was super nice and attentive. The food was even better! All the ingredients tasted so fresh. Can’t wait to stop by again.