International Eats

Take a culinary trip around the world at these Cleveland restaurants.
No passport required.

Sergio’s in University Circle, 1903 Ford Drive, 216.231.1234. The menu has a Mediterranean mind-set, with a soft spot for Italian- and Spanish-inflected dishes. Seafood is a specialty; enjoy it on the garden patio.

#1 Pho, 3120 Superior Ave., 216.781.1176. Traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a relaxed contemporary setting. This food is light, healthy, and authentic. The crisp cold lotus root salad is refreshing when the temperature climbs.

Taza Lebanese Grill, 38601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere. 216.464.4000. The menu at this upscale spot offers lots of small plates for grazing, many options for vegetarians, and pita fresh from the oven.

Luchita’s Mexican Restaurant, 3456 W. 117th St., 216.252.1169. The regional cuisine served here is the real deal. Specials change monthly and reflect the many cooking styles of Mexico. The mole poblano and tamales are almost too good to be true.