Dinner for 6 in Cleveland that includes both sets of in-laws

[thegreekone]

Older greek couple, chinese couple, and am not sure about where to go. Know my father will pay and I don't want him to pay too much. So forget bad steak and seafood chains. Would be great if we could get a nice salad and pasta for <25$

Any other ideas? They are advenrturous but don't like spicey.....so thai is out. Chinese is out cause my mother in-law is a gourmet chef so chinese is out

is there such a thing is a well done creative chain?

Nobody drinks so SCENE related places or alcohol don't really in the scheme of things.

Thanks....

[daffodilly]

I think Little Italy is a good idea in the city and Carrie Cerrino's might work in the Southern burbs. In order of fanciness...Battuto, Dolce Vita and Maxi's are all good.

[luckygirl]

Carrie Cerino's is a good pick if the area is convenient for you.

For very, very, good Italian on the east side, I suggest Battuto in Little Italy on Mayfield.

For west side I suggest Bucci's on Hilliard in Rocky River.

[gourmanda]

What area of Cleveland? Downtown, Tremont, West, East? Definitely need more information. And you don't need a chain to get quality food at a good price; quite the opposite IMO

[rockandroller1]

I agree, whereabouts are you going to be? Will everyone have a car? I would recommend Carrie Cerino's (www.carriecerinos.com), I've never taken anyone there who hasn't liked it, but it would be a haul if you're going to be on the east side, for example. It's on the SW side of town.

[chucktowneater]

Why do you want "well done creative chain"? Why not go to a locally owned place. If you want Italian fare, there are many non-chain places that deliver salad and pasta for under $25 that are great (Valerios, Johnny's, etc.). You could get a salad and gnocchi at the Flying Fig, my favorite restaurant in Cleveland, for under $25 as well.
Further, thai doesn't have to be spicy. The Mint Cafe on Coventry is attentive to your spice requests, my girlfriend hates spice and I love it, and we eat there all the time.
Could you be more specific in what you're looking for?