Presti's Bakery

-great pastries
-good coffee
-great atmosphere for breakfast or lunch
-good place to study
-central location in Little Italy
-reasonably priced


★★★★


Presti's Sweets


Presti's Bakery


Presti's Cafe Menu

L'Albatros

-expensive
-nice patio
-great service
-excellent food
-nice decor
-cool bar
*open for lunch and dinner


★★★★


L'Albatros Menu

Scorecard: University Circle/ Little Italy

Is this neighborhood appealing to live in?

Yes, very appealing. It is a bustling area with many restaurants.

What are the housing options?
Townhouses, apartments, campus dorms.

Hows the general safety of the area?
It felt very safe. The campus police had a very strong presence in University Circle and around Case and the local police also had a strong presence in Little Italy/University Circle.


Is there public transportation?
Yes, RTA buses and the health line.

Is there parking?
There is parking on the streets and there are also parking lots.

Is there a nearby public school?
There is a Catholic school in Little Italy.

Demographic of residents?
College students, young professionals, in Little Italy there is an Italian community. 


Whats the nightlife like?
There are bars and hookah places.  For college students there are many bars mostly for a younger demographic. 


Local Restaurants?
There are many different types of restaurants for all types of palettes and price ranges. There are upscale, expensive restaurants ; cheaper, authentic Italian places; bakeries; pizzerias. 

Activities?
There are cultural centers in University Circle such as the Art Museum, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Severance Hall. These places offer different exhibits and activities for all age groups. For Case students, there are on-campus activities that are just for the students. 


Green space?
There is substantial green space in both University Circle and Little Italy. In front of the Art Museum, the Fine Arts park offers a lake and a nice sitting area around it. There is also green space in Little Italy with benches and a playground. 

Shops?
There are a variety of boutiques and furniture/accessories stores in Little Italy.   There are not as many in University Circle