CLEVELAND, Ohio – Everyone has an opinion on what makes a perfect pizza. Thin crust or thick? Neopolitan or Sicilian? White sauce or red? And then there is the debate over the myriad of toppings available; and whether a slice should be cut in the traditional triangle or square?
Regardless of what kind of pizza gets you salivating, one thing is certain: Northeast Ohio is home to some legendary pizza joints. You will be sure to find a pie that satisfies your craving without making that one-tank trip across town.
We checked with our partner Stacker, which compiled a list of 20 best pizzerias in Greater Cleveland.
Methodology
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza restaurants in Cleveland using rankings from Tripadvisor. The restaurants range from breweries like Masthead Brewing Co., chains like Pizza Pan, to family-run favorites like Geraci’s.
No. 20
Papa Nick’s Pizza & Pasta
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 11534 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland
Read more about Papa Nick’s Pizza & Pasta on Tripadvisor
No. 19
Donte’s Restaurant & Pizza
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 20850 Sheldon Rd., Cleveland
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No. 18
Romito’s Pizza West
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Address: 6474 Brecksville Rd., Cleveland
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No. 17
Scotti’s Italian Eatery
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 882 E. 185th St., Cleveland
Read more about Scotti’s Italian Eatery on Tripadvisor
No. 16
Maxi’s Ristorante
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 12113 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland
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No. 15
Deanatella’s
Rating: 5
Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Address: 7525 Granger Rd., Cleveland
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No. 14
Edison’s Pub
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Pizza, Pub
Address: 2373 Professor Ave., Cleveland
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No. 13
Sainato’s at Rivergate
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Bar
Address: 1852 Columbus Rd., Cleveland
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No. 12
Dina’s Pizza & Pub
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: American, Bar
Address: 5701 Memphis Ave., Cleveland
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No. 11
Pizza Whirl
Rating: 5
Type of cuisine: Italian, American
Address: 1822 W. 25th St., Cleveland
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No. 10
Pizza Pan
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: Pizza
Address: 1800 Euclid Ave. Ste. 3, Cleveland
Read more about Pizza Pan on Tripadvisor
No. 9
Athens Pizzeria
Rating: 5
Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Address: 4341 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland
Read more about Athens Pizzeria on Tripadvisor
Crust offers a 32″ pizza, featuring slices that weigh more than a pound each. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com)The Plain Dealer
No. 8
Crust
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: Pizza
Address: 2258 Professor Ave., Cleveland
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Il Rione Pizzeria has one of the best thin crusts in the city. (David Petkiewicz, Cleveland.com)The Plain Dealer
No. 7
Il Rione
Rating: 5
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 1303 West 65 Street, Cleveland
Read more about Il Rione on Tripadvisor
Honey Pie Pizza- Pepperoni, sausage, hot habanero honey, romano, mozzarella
Geraci’s Restaurant located at 2266 Warrensville Center Road in University Heights
No. 6
Geraci’s Restaurant
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 2266 Warrensville Center Rd., Cleveland
Read more about Geraci’s Restaurant on Tripadvisor
Mama Santa’s is a Cleveland classic in Little Italy. (Photo by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer)The Plain Dealer
No. 5
Mama Santa’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 12305 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland
Read more about Mama Santa’s Restaurant and Pizzeria on Tripadvisor
Citizen Pie, 15710 Waterloo Road (North Collinwood), Cleveland;(Beth Segal, Special to cleveland.com)The Plain Dealer
No. 4
Citizen Pie
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: Pizza
Address: 15710 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland
Read more about Citizen Pie on Tripadvisor
No. 3
Saucy Brew Works
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: Brew Pub, Pizza
Address: 2885 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Saucy Brew Works on Tripadvisor
No. 2
Masthead Brewing Co.
Rating: 4.5
Type of cuisine: American, Bar
Address: 1261 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland
Read more about Masthead Brewing Co. on Tripadvisor
No. 1
Pizza 216
Rating: 4
Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
Address: 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Read more about Pizza 216 on Tripadvisor
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