At age the of 20, Chef Rafael moved with his wife to Cleveland, Ohio. His goal was to continue his Italian culinary skills which he acquired in the region of Verona, Italy.Chef Rafael was introduced to the restaurant industry at a very young age. His grandmother was very well known for her home-cooked dishes. She loved having her grandson with her as she cooked meals as soon as he was able to walk. He was six years old when he first learned how to make homemade pasta and, by age 14, he was ready to embark on his own culinary journey. His first stop was Verona, Italy,which was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The romantic and rich architectural heritage of Verona was matched by the great culinary venues of that city and Chef Rafael's experience and skills grew exponentially. Three years later, Chef Rafael traveled to Belgium and France where he then experienced cooking French cuisine as well.
Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.
Le menu régional et contemporain de Lago offre les meilleurs des plats nord piémontais ainsi que des plats de fruits de mer siciliens inspirés par 30 ans de cuisine et d'éducation italiennes. Les options de boisson à Lago respectent également les normes en la matière et il en est de même pour le menu. Lago offre une carte de vins unique à l'italienne, et la commande peut également se faire au verre et à la demi-bouteille. Ce qui distingue Lago des autres milieux c’est sa sélection de bières européennes, bières artisanale en bouteille, une collection de cocktails et de martinis à l’italienne ! La philosophie de Lago est simple ... Les ingrédients les plus frais, les éléments naturels, avec des recettes simples pour apporter des saveurs italiennes authentiques à la table. Le tout dans une atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante où d’excellents repas et les bons amis coexistent dans une harmonie bienheureuse.
