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Pizzeria Uciuni

5.0 (21 reviews)
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Parker W.

I would put this firmly in the top 5 in Cleveland. Hard to say who has the crown. Walk in, place the order and have a good conversation with the owner. Really good guy who has a passion for pizza. No phone so come in and have a chat and watch a master at work! Pizza is ready in 10 minutes!

Fresh basil and the sauce is amazing!  Perfect crust!
Cassidy E.

Best pizza ever. Brick oven. Fresh ingredients made to order. Authentic Italian. Cash only but sooo worth it. Sausage is amazing! Normally don't like sausage on my pizza but this place does it right so it's my number two topping now

AJ M.

This is the place. There's no phone number it's cash only and it's a one man show. Came in around 5:25 and placed an order the line was a few people deep. After putting in the order take in one of the bars in the area because wait times can be around an hour. Pete takes his time and does each order individually he's an artist. The crust was crispy but with the new chew and the sauce had a great tang to it. This is the closest you can get to Lucali in Cleveland. Don't tell anyone about this place just keep it a secret. Or the line will go down the block

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Debra S.

Just amazing! Delicious, authentic and fresh. Cash only, but the back is right down the street and the pizza is ready quickly.

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Alli Z.

The pizza is amazing and the owner is very nice. We ordered the Lailah pizza and it was incredible! Definitely recommend checking this place out. Cash only and order inside :)

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The food in the service is amazing. Highly recommended if you like New York style pizza.

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One of the best pizzas in Cleveland n trust me I try every pizza place there is!

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1 year ago

Authentic thin crust pizza was delicious. Tried it on my son's recommendation and was not disappointed. Owner Pete was very friendly

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1 year ago

There pizza never disappoints, delicious, love the dough and it's just like Italy pizza . The people that work there are so nice!

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Best pizza in Cleveland!!!!! owner is great to talk to you while you're waiting!! just as good the second day if you have leftovers.

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3 years ago

shhhh. don't tell too many people about this place. amazing white sauce, fresh basil on every pizza . . .

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“Never thought I would ever like hot honey on my pizza, but he made me a fan with the Lailah; give it a try I swear you will not be disappointed.”

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Good Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza

Good Pizza

4.6(77 reviews)
4.5 mi•Gateway District

I'm going to be honest, if you claim to be "New York inspired" you've got a lot to live up to - and…read moreyou'd better live up to that hype. Good Pizza does that. My son and I were in town for a concert and walked around. He's a pizza guy and we walked in for the 2 slices and drink for $12 special. It's walkup and order service and they brought it out, hot and ready in just a few minutes. It's a clean, modern environment with plenty of seating. He got a traditional crust margherita pizza while I opted for the Detroit style pepperoni. Both were outstanding. He loved the sweetness of the sauce and the cheese blend. My Detroit style was a little crispier than I like, but it didn't ruin the flavor at all. The small pepperonis curled up and kept that grease right inside (yesss!). New York inspired? In Ohio? Absol-freaking-lutely!

I've been watching Charlie's YouTube channel for a while, and I was pretty pumped when he opened a…read morepizzeria right here in Cleveland. The pizza is pretty good. You can tell the ingredients are top notch and that a lot of care is put into it. I highly recommend it. Now the subjective part: this isn't the NY pizza I was looking forward to. It's this newer version that is cooked at higher temps. I want that traditional style where the crust tastes like freshly baked bread and the cheese is over the sauce. What Portnoy calls a "football" pizza. That's what I grew up with, and pretty much no one offers it. And those that do, it's a cheap imitation. So, Charlie, I'm begging you, bring us that classic style. You know exactly the flavor profile I'm talking about.

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The boys are at it again! 15 min for a pie pick up

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Joe De’s Brick Oven Pizza - Margarita pizza

Joe De’s Brick Oven Pizza

4.6(68 reviews)
4.0 mi•Puritas-Longmead

I just relocated to Ohio from Connecticut, so finding a real New Haven pie here was non-negotiable…read more Joe De's is legit. First visit, I got the New Haven pie with sausage -- which they source directly from a local butcher, and you can taste the difference. We also got to talk with one of the owners for a while. Super personable, and the customer service matches. You can tell it's a long-running family business. I wanted to go back once more before writing this, just to be sure the first time wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. Second visit was the margherita as-is plus a New Haven pie with beef pepperoni. Both exceptional. The sauce is what really sets it off. Growing up in the South, I had no idea what good pizza was until I moved to CT. Leaving that behind was the thing I expected to miss most about Connecticut. Glad I don't have to -- they've got a regular now.

First time visit and it was not a disappointment by any stretch. It was absolutely delicious. We…read moregot an extra large sausage and pepperoni and added garlic. A gentleman behind the counter, who I'm assuming is the owner, was very professional very friendly and went out of his way to even give my wife a drink out of the cooler. Additionally, we had a chicken Parm sub. It was very good and has a very light/homemade bread which is a must try. The pizza shop itself is very clean and has a welcoming atmosphere. Love supporting mom and pop shops like this. Keep up the great work Joe De's

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Ohio Pie Co. - Pepperoni

Ohio Pie Co.

4.6(338 reviews)
15.0 mi
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Visited OPC again to try some pie. I wanted to try something different, but I also had to get…read moresomething I knew my family would eat. To solve that problem, I requested three pies in advance. When I arrived, the staff greeted me and seemed genuinely excited to sell their pizza and cookies. The owner was front and center and you could feel his passion for what he was doing. I got a chocolate cookie to go because they had free samples and I couldn't resist. I requested a Piggy Bird, a Chicken Club, and a Heartburner. When I got home, the pizzas smelled amazing and were still hot. My son snatched the cookie immediately. I tried all three pies and they were all delicious. The pickles and white sauce really made the chicken club unique and tasty. The owner describes it as, "the pizza I eat when I'm not in the mood for pizza". He couldn't be more right. The Piggy Bird is always incredible. It's just a great tasting pizza and was our favorite of the three. My son really likes pepperoni, so we got him the Heartburner and it was very very good. The taste and quality of the pizza is top notch. We'll be back for more, especially from the secret menu. Glad this place is somewhat close to home.

Last night I had one of if not the best vegan pizzas I've ever had so far! I've been visiting my…read moredaughter at Kent State all weekend and we decided to make the 50 minute drive west to Brunswick, OH to check out Ohio Pie Co. and it was absolutely worth it! They had a good amount of vegan options! I got the Vegan Firebird with a side of vegan ranch and a vegan strawberry sugar cookie. Everything was absolutely phenomenal! So if you ever find yourself in NE Ohio it's definitely worth a stop! The service was fast and friendly! The atmosphere is laid back and fun as the seating is picnic tables! I will absolutely be back!

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Il Rione Pizzeria

Il Rione Pizzeria

4.6(455 reviews)
3.2 mi•Detroit-Shoreway
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I did my research on some pizza places in the Cleveland area before visiting in December 2025, and…read moreIl Rione came up. When I saw the ratings, I decided to give it a try while I was in Cleveland. On the day I went, one of my closest friends who is from Cleveland happened to be in the area at the same time I was, so we decided to try Il Rione together before having Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream afterward. Parking was a bit tricky, as we were unable to park right in front of the restaurant, but fortunately we found a spot reasonably close, so we did not have to walk too far. When we first walked in, the first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. Not only did the restaurant smell amazing from the baking pizzas, but it was also tastefully decorated for Christmastime and cozy. We were seated immediately, and our server was attentive and helpful, making us feel welcome and even offering suggestions on their best-selling pizzas. I ended up ordering the sausage pizza, and while the pizza as a whole was outstanding, the sauce was the best I have ever had. Whatever their sauce recipe is, it was unbelievable, and it will be difficult to top that particular sauce. My friend enjoyed his pizza as well, saying it was one of the best pizzas he had ever tasted. Il Rione is one of the best pizzas I have ever had. I will be more than happy to return the next time I am in the Cleveland area.

Is the interior small, cute and cozy? Yes. Do you have to wait quite a while to be seated because…read moreof the aforementioned small aspect of this place? Yes. Since they don't take reservations, mentally prepare yourself for the wait. I came here with three friends on a Friday around 6:00/6:30 and waited around 50 minutes. It was nice outside so we just hung around outside of the restaurant. When we were seated the service was fast. We opted for the arugula salad and rione salad for the table and the salads were honestly delicious. For pizza, we ordered the larger size sausage pie (red sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers, sautéed onions, garlic and parmesan). Thin crust with a good bite that holds its integrity pretty decently. Overall, this os probably one of the better pizzas in Cleveland.

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The tastiest pepperoni

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