We asked you to nominate your favorite Italian food in Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and Beachwood, and now it's time to vote in our poll!

We'll choose the winner based on the number of votes from the poll. Voting ends Aug. 17.

The places you nominated are listed below.

Here's a step-by-step explanation of how to vote for your favorite establishment:

• Step 1: First make sure you are signed in as a user of the site.

If you don't have a sign-in, it's easy! Just click here. We'll then ask for an email address to guard against spammers. Then you're all set to comment on our site.

• Step 2: After you're signed in, click on an establishment from the following list to learn more about it:

• Vero
• Bravo Cucina Italiana
• Marotta's
• Maggiano's Little Italy

• Step 3: Vote!

Voting results posted in real time shall not be deemed official until Patch has reviewed and confirmed all of the votes.