Down The Block

We love finding great restaurants like this one when we travel. The food was wonderful. My wife…read moreespecially liked the roasted broccolini, and I loved the pizza. The pie was finished just right for me, and I particularly enjoyed the sourdough crust. The service was friendly and efficient, and the ambiance in the small dining room was perfect for our lunch. We visited with the owners after lunch and told them we wish we could take them home with us. There are a lot of pizza restaurants out there, but not many as good as Biga.

Ease of ordering on the app; simple process, just out of some menu items like the meatball. 20…read moreminute wait in the pickup line after placing order a half an hour ahead of time. I love wood fired pizza the best. This crust was not my cup of tea; too chewy I could not physically bite into it so had to cut it up (young person, I just have veneers due to an accident and this was a first for me). Taste was good otherwise. Wild Goose had a better chew, Pizza Roto had a better dough. I have eaten pizza in over a dozen countries so can be picky. Would try again, but would not go out of my way next time. Only dealt with one employee but she was friendly, so I assume eating in would be a great experience. Nothing negative to say. Everyone has different taste; dough wasn't for me but someone else might love it. Wouldn't mind going back and trying something more adventurous, just got basics since my family chose the flavors.

Wood fired pizza oven

Cerino pie

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Restaurant interior

Angelo's Pizzeria & Ice Cream

4.0(44 reviews)

2.6 mi

Good food. Lots of staff. Ready on time! Staff was friendly and seemed to know their menu and how…read moreto prepare food efficiently.

I had the chance to pick up a pizza from Angelo's Friday evening…read more I was very pleased with their pizza The crust is thin and hand tossed I prefer pepperoni and mushrooms with lots of cheese. Their pizza sauce is not too sweet and very flavorful. I'm looking forward to another visit to eat in their dining room to enjoy one of their bougie boozy milkshakes.

Inside seating

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Cozy dining room accommodates 50+

Guido's Pizza Haven & Restaurant

4.2(169 reviews)

6.9 mi

Guido's is perfect for family dining. I have been going there many years. First at the original…read moreplace with my children. Their lasagna was always my favorite. My children loved the pizza. Now they have their own families so I dine with them at their new location. Everything is perfect for dine in & take out.

We were in Chesterland so my wife and a friend could attend a luncheon of classmates from their…read morehigh school days. While the wives attended their event, we 2 guys were on our own for lunch. We opted for Guido's Pizza Haven and Restaurant which is now located in a much nicer facility than they had when the ladies when to school in Chesterland. I ordered the veal sandwich and added cheese, onions and peppers. My friend also ordered a sandwich, also with cheese, onions and peppers. The sandwiches were huge - we should have opted for the half sandwich option. And, with the cheese, onions and peppers, these sandwiches start out as "knife and fork" sandwiches. I was eventually able to eat part of it like a sandwich after eating a lot of the filling. Our sandwiches were delicious and the service was great. CAUTION - Guido's is CASH ONLY and they do not accept debit or credit cards. There is an onsite ATM.

Cheese pizza

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G-Licious Pizza

4.5(35 reviews)

3.6 mi

Best pizza in Mentor so far. Great menu and fast service. Carryout only but what you…read moreCan see it looks clean and well run.

Just moved to the area try to place It was very good. Adequate amount of sauce appropriate amount…read moreof cheese crust was good. We tried it for the second time and it was the same very consistent. Very good.

A delicious Deluxe Pizza - 12" Medium (8)

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Menu

Congin's Pizza

4.5(38 reviews)

8.4 mi

Congin's is an absolute treasure. Best local pizza joint in the area - great for catering large…read moregatherings!

Decent but greasy pizza, wings weren't bad but they all come unsauced or unseasoned. Service is…read moretimely in store but delivery leaves something to be desired as the service area is massive and there not a lot of quick and easy routes. The inside is what you would expect from a suburb/rural pizzeria as there's not a lot of ambiance or decoration....just functionality.

Pizza box

An Outstanding Eggplant Parm!

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Pie.

D'Amico's Pizzeria

4.2(27 reviews)

5.4 mi

Excellent pizza! Great crust, sausage and pepperoni. I wish…read moreI had ordered extra cheese and sauce. Pickup and order online worked perfectly.

I am trying to eat at small businesses. I love meat lover's pizza. Ordered last weekend & was so…read moresad to have the middle of the dough be raw. Had to cook the pizza on my skillet and then put it in the air fryer for a quick moment. Would not order the pizza. Wings were great, but the honey mustard sauce (which is my go-to) was too tangy, not like any homemade or store bought I have ever bought before. Would not recommend this place (especially with creating a password to order online...such a pain), but not too bad if you're in a pinch.

Front of the pizzeria

Chicken and waffle pizza

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Chicken and waffle pizza :)

Geraci's

3.7(10 reviews)

2.8 mi

Came here for dinner with my husband and mother in law. She used to go to the original Geraci's…read morewhen she was younger with her family every Friday. She wanted to see if the pizza was the same as she remembered. She really enjoyed the pizza and said it brought back great memories. I ordered the marinara with cavatelli and had a cup of the wedding soup. Both were delicious! My husband had the cheese tortellini with spicy cream sauce. It was really really good. The spicy was perfect. There was a steady stream of people coming in to get take out pizza. Great to have a nice pizza place in downtown Willoughby. Our server TJ was helpful. The only reason for four stars instead of five is because of the check out process and overcharging. We were told to pay up front on the way out. We weren't presented a bill. I paid it and left. I did ask for a receipt (yes, I balance to my credit card statement ). We were charged for 3 beverages ( we had two iced teas and one water). Additionally, we were charged $ 2.50 versus $ 2.00 for the cavatelli. Paying, an additional $3.25 than what we should've been charged isn't the end of the world, but please check what you're charged before swiping your payment.

If I could leave less stars, I would! Tiny restaurant. Sat us next to the bathroom. Went with my…read morefamily to celebrate our son's graduation and everything was terrible!! Ordered several apps and that was fine. Ordered 3 pizzas and took over an hour to get them! We only got one round of drinks. We had to ask multiple times for a second round. 1 family was there when we initially went/ordered. After that the place filled up. No one got drinks or food either though. 4 kids were "working"--the one looked like he was 10! The main thing was that we found hair in our food! The one kid told us they'd give us our pizza 50% off. When we paid no one knew about that so they gave us a card for a free pizza. Seriously?! We picked this place because it was a family owned place.

Large Sicilian

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Meatball Sub w. Fries

Carmella's Pizza Bazaar

4.4(59 reviews)

8.9 mi

One of the best pizza institutions in Cleveland. Carmella's serves up the freshest and tastiest…read morepizza around. Pro tip it's cash only but very worth it.

What do you do when you're being touristy in a city you're not familiar with and need a late…read moredinner? Order from Domino's or another national chain just to be safe? NEVER! You try out a local joint... Preferably the diviest one you can find. Carmella's was the perfect fit! Not our beloved hometown pie but a solid win just the same. Definitely a tad to the divey side. Take-out and cash only. No paper plates or napkins. The staff had a bit of a Bill and Ted feel... meaning perhaps a little befuddled but so nice and helpful. The pizza was great! Crust was just right, nice balance of cheese, sauce and toppings and flavorful. Best I've had in Ohio. If you find yourself on the east side of Cleveland Carmella's is a good call!

Inside

Pepperoni and Hand pulled sausage

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Exterior

Bada Boom Mentor

4.2(23 reviews)

2.4 mi

Had the sheet pizza at a birthday party and it was bomb. Was rather disappointed by this…read moreexperience. The pizza was just ok and the cheesey bread was literally one of there sub rolls with cheese and sauce on the side. For $6 bucks I was hoping for a bit more. Oh well on to the next.

Mediocre all around. Boneless wings and green beans were extremely soft, definitely baked and not…read morefried. Other menu items state they are fried, so I was hopeful. Buffalo chicken pizza tasted horrible, chicken tastes very old and threw off the entire meal. Threw the pizza out without finishing a single slice. Will not return - too many good local pizza shops around.

Pepperoni pizza and BBQ dirty wings

The cheese bread

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Beautiful 1/2 sheet - crafted with care

Mangia Mangia

3.9(152 reviews)

12.4 mi

Remember when you went to eat and they actually cared? Our wait staff was awesome (sorry about the…read moretip, no one likes Dave). Mom wanted pep and pineapple pizza. She ate 2 slices which means a lot. The chicken Madison was made with love. How do you get your chicken like that? I deliberately saved half so I could enjoy it later. Faith in dining restored.

Italian sub very good!! Shrimp Santa Fe was also very good!!! Pasta here is fresh tasting, not like…read moreout of the box!!! Waitress was very attentive & on top of everything!!! Pizza is also very good!!! Nice atmosphere with nice decor!!! If you're like good Italian food, I would recommend this place to try!!!

Shrimp Sante Fe

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Seafood Alfredo

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Daniel S.

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1 year ago

Best sandwich I can remember! The Italian stallion! Grilled piping hot with runny cheese and more food than anyone should eat at one meal. Both the counter ladies and the chef were very friendly and had a good sense of humor. It is set up mostly for take out but tables available to eat in. I will definitely go out of my way to eat here again. read more

Larry F.

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2 years ago

The chicken focaccia sandwich was huge and absolutely scrumptious! Paid $12 but worth much more for the flavor! The owner is a master chef and obviously knows how to make delicious food! Glad we picked this place for lunch over other options. Just DO IT! read more

A M.

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1 year ago

This place was DELICIOUS! We got the Godfather, Mimi's Meatballs, The Focaccia, and some sliders. Everything was so well prepared and so good!! Portion sizes were great. Everything was freshly made. The service was great and friendly! Well worth it! read more

N M.

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3 years ago

super kind owner, great selection, AMAZING food. you know a sandwich place is gonna be good when the staff has an accent. perhaps the only exception to the "the smaller the menu, the better" rule, 11/10 would eat here every meal read more

Lissa W.

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2 years ago

if their was a number bigger than 5 I would put a million. They were super nice and they gave us free goldfish. it was the best pizza in the world. The meatballs were really juicy and I would go there again for sure. read more

Addison E.

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4 years ago

Definitely recommend this place. Are usually get a pizza and it's really good. People that are really kind and sweet and I usually go there after school and always so welcoming And a pizza is delicious. read more

Bob F.

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2 years ago

Awesome food! We ordered a variety of sandwiches for a party. All amazing! So many compliments from our guests! "Where did you get that sandwich platter, they were great! read more

Maxine W.

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2 years ago

You want great food, this is the place. I've eaten there A LOT. Each time I go, I say that was the best. The owners are very friendly, great service. read more

Brayden W.

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3 years ago

Just stopped here to eat on our way through town, very friendly staff, homemade food, and just delicious. Ordered the Classic Philly and it was a win read more

Milo B.

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10

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3 years ago

Fantastic food, great service, well worth the stop. Highly recommend the breaded chicken focaccia or the godfather made as a calzone

L P.

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2

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3 years ago

This place did not disappoint!! Friendly family business... the meatballs were especially good!

Frank W.

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2

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6 years ago

Fantastic new sandwiches and pizza. Everything homemade.

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