We really enjoy this place. Great pizza with crust that works for this NY style pizza lover. Friendly service. Pasta is great too. No reservations except for large parties so sometimes a wait on weekends. read more

Everything is good, we've been dining or doing take out for several years and never been disappointed.

Nice little family style pizza place. People were friendly and the pizza was very good Everything was reasonably priced and I'll definitely go back read more

We came here from for lunch due to its proximity to Cuyahoga County Airport. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs. My son ordered ravioli with meat balls. Flavor of the food was not bad but the check was $45.00! No salad, no bread, only water and one lemonata soft drink. Very overpriced, aloof server, but pleasant hostess. We have the occasion to be in the area quite often and I really don't care to return. I expect reasonable prices and good food. This restaurant did not deliver both. read more

Yummy pizza and arrancini! The staff was nice and the atmosphere was light and airy.

I didn't eat here today. I ate at another joint which claims to offer pizza di Napoli. It doesn't compare. Instead of writing bad reviews about those "other places", I decided to impart my 7 years worth of dining experience at crostatas to you. A little bit of background: my SO was born in Rome, Italy. My father in law and the whole family is from Napoli, Italy. We've been given plenty lectures on what makes a real authentic Neapolitan pizza. And roman cuisine in general. I saw a few previous not-so-happy yelp reviews. Let me tell you. Here's what to order for two people: For your protein and vegetable, get either 1. INSALATA BISTECCA: salty & sour, lean it's a big plate, with lots of arugula, well seasoned with lemon and salt. The beef is tender, very reasonable portion for two, not greasy at all. Occasionally this dish would come out a bit too salty for me. If you are sensitive to salt, tell your server to reduce salt. OR 2. COSTOLETTA di MAIALE: meaty, sweet, substantial Organically, locally raised hogs for your dining pleasure. 2 or 3 pieces thinly pounded, very tender pork chops. Because it's breaded, the calories will be higher than the bistecca. I used to tell them to NOT to bread my pork chops, but honestly, the breaded version goes well with the romaine and balsamic dressing. They use quality balsamic vinegar. It's sweet not sour at all. Lots of romaine. For your carbohydrate and dairy, get MARGHERITTA D.O.C: milky, sweet, chewy yet crispy. Like a dream. You won't want it to stop. this is the default flavor of Neapolitan pizza. When you go to a new pizzeria, you want to see whether they know what they're doing, order this flavor. We've tried all flavors on the menu. In the end we always go back to doc. At crostatas, the cheese has a good balance with the tomato sauce. I want to describe it as "milky yet sweet". The reason: To be a certified Neapolitan pizza place, you must adhere to strict ingredient requirements. These two ingredients are most popular / beloved by most chefs, which is what crostatas used in margheritta doc: A. San Marzano Tomatoes: a type of plum tomato that's sweet and low in acidity (compared to Roma tomato for example). If you use an acidic tomato sauce, your pizza will taste acidic...then you'll try to compensate with sugar...hence some not-so-great margheritta pizza you've had in the past. B. Mozzarella Di Bufala: it's trademarked. The milk must come from buffalo raised in Campana region. Buffalo milk has twice as much fat as cow milk. Hence the intense milky flavor. The dough is chewy, yet the crust is crispy. pizza here gives me an impression that it must come from some "thousand-years mother dough". The other places's dough feels a bit "juvenile", portion not as substantial yet more expensive. You don't need 100 ingredients as toppings for it to be a good pizza. Simple but good ingredients on the right dough, so classy, so warm, so good. OR Pesto Pesto with shrimp Dessert: spumoni or tiramisu. Get an espresso. Helps with digestion. So claimed the Italians. Order the above dishes. You will want to give them 5 stars. read more

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Best pizza I've had since we moved to the area. We're die hard new Haven fans and this is legit brick oven. Salad was big enough to share and the prices were really reasonable. On top of that the server was friendly and helpful. We had a great experience. read more

As an avid explorer of new restaurants, every now and then I come across a certain type of experience that serves as a wake-up call. One so memorable, it leaves a lasting impression upon me that borders upon a life-altering type experience. My latest life-altering foodie experience took place in a suburban pizza joint called Crostata's Pizzeria in Highland Heights. Crostata's has been open for less than 2 years now and apparently it's still one of the best kept secrets in town as each time I've visited, the place has been practically empty. It's most likely due to the bad location and lack of advertising, but hopefully word of mouth and glowing reviews as seen here on Yelp can help spread the word and keep this place alive. The corner of Bishop and Highland Road used to be the location to an Arabica Coffee house. Today you'll find an old world style Pizzeria with charming Neapolitan architecture, complete with a terracotta roof. Inside it's more of the same. Authentic rustic Italy is well pronounced, including the giant wood-fired pizza oven, said to fire pizzas at 900°F, cooking them in just 90 seconds flat! As for the menu, it stays focused on what they do best: soups, salads and pizzas, with a few choice appetizers. On our latest visit, we sampled the Arancini which were risotto balls stuffed with meat ragu, parmigiana and marinara. A superb way to start the meal. The menu features 13 different pizzas, 10 of them meatless. Don't even try and ask for pepperoni either. First of all, Pepperoni isn't authentic to Neapolitan pizzas. Secondly, this is not an a-la-carte pizza establishment. The pizzas to choose from are already thought out and go by names such as Quattro Stagoni, Margherita and Salsiccia. (Refer to the menu for descriptions). The pizza we ordered was titled: the Alba, which consisted of San Marzano tomatoes, capicola, arugula, fresh egg, Grana Padana and EVOO. While I appreciated the crust and fresh ingredients, I was a little less than thrilled with the strong flavor of the arugula. But that was my fault. I'm not a huge arugula guy and I overlooked it because I was sold on the fresh egg the pizza came topped with. If you like arugula, this pie might be for you. If not, you have 12 other wonderful creations to chose from. When asked to see the dessert menu, we declined and said instead of dessert, we'd like to order another pizza instead! This time, we ordered the Margherita D.O.C., topped with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil and EVOO. Simple, but superior to all other pizzas I've ever had. The dough was chewy, yet firm enough to hold the toppings. The crust, with just enough char from the wood fire. The buffalo mozzarella, creamy with hints of almond. The tomatoes and basil, fresh and arranged in a minimalist kind of way to not weigh down the pizza and to ensure everything was heated just right. Those used to topping crazed pizzas such as "Supreme" and "Meat Lover" styles might get the feeling they were ripped off with the lack of toppings here until they realize less really is more. Each ingredient is so fresh and the flavors so pronounced, it's a blessing no one topping dominates the rest of the pizza. Each ingredient is to be celebrated and the ratio Crostata's uses almost seems like a science. I look forward to sharing this relatively unknown gem with other family/friends in the near future. This place deserves success and I hope it receives the recognition it most certainly deserves. If only Crostata's was located in a better location such as Rocky River, Ohio City or Tremont, there would be no more discussion about Geraci's, Mama Santa's or Angelo's. This would be the undisputed king of pie in this city and not even by a close margin either. read more

Restaurant has a very cozy feel and great wine selection. Great service and the food is phenomenal. Best cannoli in town!!! will definitely go back read more

We've been here multiple times and the food and service is always excellent. Ordered eggplant parmesan appetiser, salad, and pizza. All delicious, fresh, and large portions. We ended with the cheesecake, also great. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I treated myself to a 100 mile round trip drive to sample Crostatas' Neapolitan pizza after getting out of hospital today. I ordered a MARGHERITA D.O.C. with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil and EVOO that was baked in their artisan constructed wood fired oven. It was outstanding! The crust tapered from the subtle, soft and chewy center to a crisp and flavorful cornice made from Caputo 00 flour. The tomatoes were bright, full bodied, and definitely San Marzano's. The mozarella, di bufala, was smooth as silk, with a sweet overtone. I sampled the Parmesan in the shaker, and it was definitely freshly grated. I just ordered a coffee, and when a Caffè Americano arrived I was pleasantly surprised. It was excellent also, by the way, as was the waite staff. I also appreciated my conversation with Angelo at the counter as he described the construction of their prized oven and how long it took to "temper". You will not be disappointed by Crostatas if my experience with the Margherita DOC was any indication! They also sell the very hard to get Caputo 00 flour for the home pizza makers. read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - A wonderful example of a true Neapolitan Pizza that I was served at Crostatas today! - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

We took our dad there for his 89th birthday and were really looking forward to it. We wanted to try their stuffed artichokes. They were out of them. Then we wanted their pizza with the salsiccia & rapini (broccoli rabe). They were out of rapini. Dad got the pizza with arugula instead. Quite a let down. Our waitress mentioned the specials, and one of them was homemade tomato soup with shaved parmesan cheese on top. They were out of the soup. I got the wedding soup instead. I put in an order for two arancini della nonna when we ordered dinner. Didn't see it on the check so I asked about it. Waitress never put it in, stayed an extra 12 minutes waiting for it. Never offered us a discount or free coffee, or anything. The management needs to step it up and do their jobs. They were closed for two days in a row, one of them a weekday. They shouldn't have been out of anything. read more

Are these magic cavatellis? Did you buy these cavatellis from the same guy that sold jack his magic beans for his magic beanstalk?? Only then it would make sense that this insanely tiny portion of alright-at-best cavatelli noodles (i.e. "cavatelli dinner") would cost $14 whole american dollars AND come without free bread or a free dinner salad! If u buy this so called cavatelli dinner I'm judging you! Please re-evaluate your life choices thanks! was fairly clean inside tho so I'll give them that read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - This is the "cavatelli dinner" which came with about 30 okay-ish noodles & essentially crushed tomatoes on top . $14 for JUST these noodles! - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

Excellent cuisine! Always fresh and flavorful Italian specialties. Must try the grilled stuffed artichoke! It was just like my mom used to make. All the food is hand made with love and passion and it shows. read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - Artichoke - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

We are here from out of state, and used Yelp to find a pizza place near our Air BnB. The first place we stopped turned out to be carry out or delivery only, so we came to Crostatas because it was the nearest pizzeria with sit down dining. We found a gem! They do make a delicious pizza pie, but they have so much more! if you are looking for "homemade" Italian food, and a cheerful, comfortable, charming and quiet atmosphere, give this place a try! The menu had me drooling! Their pizza dough is made the day before, leavened naturally, and allowed to rise slowly. The pies are cooked in an 800 degree wood-fired pizza oven - which makes for very short wait times and a delightful thin crust that is slightly crispy on the bottom, and just a wee bit chewy. This was my standard for a PERFECT pizza crust! The pie we ordered had a marinara sauce, freshly made italian sausage, bufala mozzarella, muchrooms, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and evoo. It was DELICIOUS! Our waitress was top notch, also. She had "all the P's" - polite, professional, proficient, pleasant, perceptive, and prompt. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

Delicious, authentic, feels like your eating with family. Such a beautiful and clean restaurant. The staff is always very friendly and the prices are super reasonable for the high quality of their product. We visited Saturday evening with our 2 year old and all though every table was full, it was not loud or overwhelming. We had conversations with 2 of the tables near us and truly felt as if we were among friends. Their pizza is so delicious that we always order that, but I do plan to try the pasta soon as it is made in house. We enjoyed the crostini appetizer with olive oil, salsicca pizza, and the caprese pizza. We can't rave enough about the quality and authentic flavor!! Also - I want to add, they are closed on Sundays which I personally think is awesome!! read more

When we ordered a pepperoni pizza they said that it wasn't their style of pizza when every Italian pizza place that I went to advertised pepperoni pizza as their main dish which doesn't make sense read more

Great Italian here! This is one of the only places to get true Italian in the Mayfield area, and it's delicious. I love the Neapolitan pizzas and have never tried another type of entree on their menu. The crust is always extra doughy and the topping combos are delicious. Do not pass on dessert - share the Nutella calzone with a few others and you will not regret it, no matter how stuffed you feel! My only warning would be that the flavor combos on the pizzas are a bit mature and kids tend to not enjoy them, so be careful with picky eaters. read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - Nutella Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was packed. We got a seat in the corner. I liked that. We ordered a antipasto salad and a pizza. The antipasto platter was huge. A family could eat it. There was just 2 of us. We ended up bringing some of it home. The pizza was good as well. Very crispy and soft crust. Perfect combo. Brought that home too. They were also good leftovers. Service was just ok. The girl taking care of us was not that personable. Didn't really talk or smile at all. She seemed like maybe she did not have enough experience... possibly. I did not think she cared or was very good. The Hostess was nice. So I think it was our server. Prices were on the high side. Food is good and the quality is there. So your paying for it. This is good for date night. Not necessarily family night. I'll go back. read more

We went on a weeknight at around 5:30pm and were warmly greeted. The appetizer and the entrees came fast except for the artichoke. Our waitress did warn is that it would take 15 minutes to prepare. It finally came when we were halfway done with dinner. And when my wife opened it and started digging in, it was frozen cold in the middle. We complained but they only offered to reheat it instead of taking it off the bill. read more

Seriously best pizza I've had in the eastern Cleveland suburbs. We had the Classico and Mushroom pizzas. Great caramelization on the onions. Crust had a great chew and crispiness. Exactly what you look for in a great stone oven pizza. Bravo! read more

Priority on quality of everything delivers a great dining experience in flavors, service and ambiance.

It has been a full year since my family and I ate here while visiting OH on vacation, but we still talk about the amazing food and service we enjoyed, so this is a much-overdue review. If we ever make it back to OH, we will definitely be heading to Crostata's again. :) We asked our server for recommendations, and enjoyed everything he suggested: Arancini ("grandma's balls" -- so good), ravioli, several pizzas (Margherita, Quattro Formaggi, and another, I think), salads, as well as the Nutella pizza and Crostata. If that sounds like a ton of food for 5 people, it was. We hadn't eaten all day (we flew to Pittsburgh then drove to OH), but we were stuffed. Gorged is probably more accurate, although we took some leftovers with us. Our server was also extremely personable and made us feel very welcome. Crostatas is a great family-owned business, and we were happy Yelp led us there! Everything about the meal was top-notch, and set the stage on our first night for a great family vacation. read more

The wife and I stopped by because we saw it featured on New Day Cleveland. We are super glad we did. She had the homemade cavatelli with meatballs. She said it was the best ever. I had the one of the specials, the 28oz Steak. Omg both of us had great food and service. The we had the homemade desert. It was very good and light it was the Napoleon Limone. read more

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This place is excellent. The pizza is fantastic and the filet mignon was excellent also. All in all I highly recommend this eatery.

Wonderful dining experience. The pasta was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed a large bowl of wedding soup. Missing a dash of salt but otherwise tasty. Our pizza was comprised of fresh basil, artichokes, and peppers. The sauce was on the sweeter side. The crust was thin. read more

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What a wonderful experience! Our food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable. Being in the food industry for years I appreciated our server (Sharon) taking the initiative to ensure that our dining experience was flawless. She definitely succeeded. From the 1st course to their desserts-save room for the tiramisu-Crostatas will not disappoint you. read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

This is the best pizza I have ever had. The crust is perfect. Not near perfect, not really good, perfect. They have a restrained hand with their toppings so you can taste everything and it's balanced and delicious. It is genuinely a struggle not to eat their pizza every single day. read more

Great food, great service. Try the pizza. Try the pasta. Try the salads. Try it all. Stellar wine list, too. Never disappointed.

We had the arancini for appetizers, margarita pizza for dinner and Nutella calzone for desert. All of the food was delicious, although I felt like we paid more than it was worth. The pizza is wood fired and the dough was great. The Nutella calzone is made from the same dough. The arancini are two large stuffed balls, not a lot for $9. They don't have fountain drinks and the wine is expensive. We waited a long time for our desert in it wasn't very busy. It was good food but a little pricey for what you get. read more

When dining with another couple at Crostatas, a Highland Heights neighborhood restaurant, myself and my friend ordered the pasta with bolognese sauce. The plates were served simultaneously with everyone else's dinner. My friend's plate was smothered with the bolognese, while mine was very obviously dry. I asked the server if I can get a little extra of the sauce. She stated that she had to check with the kitchen, because they will charge me $3.00 extra. They did just that. Really, that's how you treat local patrons? It's not the 3 bucks, it's the principal. I'll go to Arrabiata's in Mayfield Heights, or drop down to Little Italy next time I'm in the mood for Italian. read more

Absolutely love the homemade arancini balls! Definitely a must-try if you've never had them! Hands-down one of my favorite pizza places to go to. The homemade pasta is also some of the best I've ever tasted too! read more

Amazing Homemade Italian Food, Great Drinks, Great Service. Ray our waitress was Fantastic. Pop up Dining Tent was great to eat in. Love it!!! read more

The food here is amazing 4 stars! A Little Italy restaurant in Highland Heights. If you go, you must get a pizza - what they are known for and the arancini balls appetizer. However, our service was horrible. We had a waitress that must have been new... she took our plates before we were done eating and talked over us when we were ordering. We were ready to order and she would not stop talking listing all of the specials for the day. We debated even leaving a tip. She kept checking up on us too much throughout our lunch and did not have a good presence. read more

I'm Italian so I don't trust many Italian restaurants... but this is a must! I can't tell you how good this place is. The arugula salad is big enough to split. The pizzas... oh man the pizzas are amazing. You can't go wrong with getting one. It's about 8 slices so you can either split or get one each and take leftovers home. Finally if you go, pleaseeee get the Nutella Calzone!!! My mom hates Nutella but she tried a slice and it completely changed her mind! I took some home and ate for bfast the next day. This place is to die for. If you are Italian, you can trust them :) read more

Will be back! I travel to Cleveland several times a month.. Found this place on Yelp and it was wonderful! Casual yet quaint...perfect little place for any occasion. Authentic Italian food, with great atmosphere. Something for everyone. A little pricey, but we'll worth it! read more

Crostatas Rustic Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Highland Heights, Ohio

Updating my review because we took the leap to actually try the food. We called and ordered take out on a Friday night. This time, they were actually up and running within their business hours so we were able to order food. We got the sausage pizza, the sausage with farm egg pizza, and the mista salad. OMG. This place did not disappoint. I am very happy that we decided to give this place another shot. Our pizzas were phenomenal, the salad was tasty, and the order was ready fast. It's a little on the pricey side, but we will definitely be returning! read more

Authentic Naples style pizza - thin crust- house made toppings - outstanding !! Every dish is made with the highest quality ingredients - seasonal specials include stuffed figs and zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta- mmmm good !! read more

Oh boy. Crostata's makes the most delicious pizza that I've ever had in my life, without question. I really don't even know where to start. I usually come to Crostata's with one other person, so we usually split one appetizer and one pizza and that's the perfect amount (although let's be real, I could eat some crazy amounts of this amazing pizza). For appetizers, the arancini is my absolute favorite - it's rich and creamy and crunchy and delicious in every way. I've also had the stuffed peppers which are great too, but I really can't not order the arancini - it's too good. The pizza is perfection. Everything from the thin-but-not-too-thin crust to the amazing toppings are just.. perfect. My personal favorites are the caprese and the prosciutto with arugula. I've had the alba, and wasn't sure what to expect from pizza with egg on it.. but of course, it was delicious. Crostata's doesn't disappoint. The pizza takes a little bit of time to arrive, but it's totally worth the wait. I've tried a few different desserts here and they've all been pretty good, but the one that stands out in my mind is the lemon napoleon. I love lemon desserts and this was a great balance of tart and sweet. I love Crostata's. read more

This update only needs two words: Nutella calzone. read more