We all love a good slice of pie. And lucky for us, there a ton of options in Cleveland. Whether it’s traditional New York, deep dish, Neapolitan, Detroit or even Cleveland-style pizza, there’s something delicious for everyone. Here’s the places we love even more than most that are open right now.

Spuddy Rich Pizza at Corner Spot 2592 West 14th St., Cleveland If there’s a bright side to 2020, it was the rise of quirky, nonconventional startups that aim to disrupt the status quo if only to survive these atypical times. One such arrival is Corner Spot, a ghost pizzeria that operates in a church and accepts new customers through Instagram. These thick, rectangular pies are designed from the dough up for the delivery (here, pick-up) age. They are fully baked, but not hot, requiring a few minutes in a hot oven to achieve their intended outcome, namely sharp edges, singed-cheese corners and crusty bottoms. The subtly flavored Spuddy Rich is layered with thin-sliced potatoes, sweet melted onions, garlic confit and rosemary cream. Photo by Doug Trattner
Sauced Wood Fired Pizza 21984 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park What started out as a mobile wood-fired pizza truck turned into a standalone restaurant in 2016, and Fairview Park residents are better off for it. Their thin crust pizzas are the perfect combination of cheesy and crispy. The Clevelander, topped with spicy red sauce, pepperoni, salami, ham, meatballs, garlic and ricotta topped with sriracha honey is a carnivore’s dream. Photo via Sauced Pizza and Pasta/Facebook
Valentino’s 2197 Murray Hill Rd., Cleveland We’ve all been spoiled by years of cardboard pizza delivered straight to our door. Valentino’s makes you work for it by being pick-up only, but it’s well worth it. The Little Italy pizzeria is a favorite of the brainiacs at Case Western Reserve, and for good reason: The alchemists at Valentino’s work absolute magic with their ingredients, especially their sauce. Photo via Valentino’s Pizza/Facebook
Il Rione 1303 West 65th St., Cleveland It’s safe to say that there are no other pizza joints in town quite like Il Rione. The warm lighting, stylishly weathered interior and upbeat soundtrack spinning out tracks combine to create more of a pizza lounge than pizza shop. But here’s the kicker: the New York/Jersey style pizza is phenomenal. Photo by Emanuel Wallace
Ohio City Pizzeria 3223 Lorain Ave., Cleveland This Ohio City spot is a non-profit opened by a graduate of EDWIN’s Leadership program. They provide training to those who need essential job skills. And they make a damn fine pizza. Photo via Scene Archives
Noce 125 Main St., Chardon This mom-and-pop shop may be out in the cut, but any pizza this good is worth the drive. The New York style slices boast some of the best ingredients and quality of any spot around. Photo via Scene Archives
Mario Fazio’s 34400 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Out in Willoughby, this old school Italian joint serves up some of the best pies around. Try their house specialty, the Annie, that comes with Italian sausage, spinach and caramelized onions. Photo via Mario Fazio’s/Facebook
Angelo’s 13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood Debate the merits of deep-dish versus thin crust all you want, but it’s hard not to be won over by Angelo’s Chicago-influenced pies. We recommend ordering deep dish with the tender meatballs for a topping. At a time when ordering delivery has never been easier, an impressive draught beer selection and a friendly, neighborhood vibe make Angelo’s, a frequent winner of Scene’s Best Of Best Pizza award, a worthy spot to dine in. Photo via @AngelosLakewood/Instagram
Mama Santa’s 12301 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Mama Santa’s has been serving up pies at the same Little Italy location since 1961. With its retro vibe, cheap wine, and stunningly inexpensive Italian eats, there’s no need to change much. Thin, greaseless, crisp-crusted pizza is the specialty of the casa; when you and the gang can score a 15-incher for less than 10 bucks, who cares if there’s a wait for a table? Photo via Mama Santa’s Pizzeria/Facebook
Vero 12421 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights Since chef and owner Marc-Aurele Buholzer opened Vero Bistro in mid June of 2012, Buholzer has dedicated himself to making the best possible pizza Napoletana that his time, efforts, and equipment can yield. Adhering to the long-established canons of authentic Naples-style pizza, Buholzer staunchly believes in the value of authenticity and it certainly shows. Photo via Scene Archives
Gina’s Pizza 622 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village “I’m gonna go get me a New York slice,” Michael Scott, the Office. He walked into Sbarro (that’s the joke). But if you want a real New York slice, one as good as you’ll get anywhere outside of the Big Apple, this Bay Village carry-out spot is what you’re looking for. Photo via Gina’s Pizza/Facebook
Edison’s 2373 Professor Ave., Cleveland When it comes to late night pizza and a beer, you can’t go wrong with Edison’s. It’s the quintessential Tremont bar, the quintessential Cleveland bar — a real bar’s bar, you dig? But they also have great pizza, so you should definitely hit this place up. Photo via Scene Archives
Danny Boys Pizza Multiple Locations This local chain, with six locations, is one of the most underrated pizza places in town. The Nashville Hot Chicken pizza is as good as it sounds. Photo via Scene Archives
Geraci’s Restaurant Multiple Locations The thick-cut pepperoni (we recommend ordering double-pepperoni) on their pizzas are the stars of the show at this mom and pop Italian restaurant that’s been a family business for over 60 years. Don’t let that stop you from exploring the rest of the traditional Italian menu, with other staples like spaghetti and homemade meat sauce and eggplant parmesan. Now, you can try their delicious offerings at two locations, one in Pepper Pike in addition to their original home in University Heights. Photo via Geraci’s Restaurant/Facebook
Sweet Basil 26235 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake Westlake’s Sweet Basil is a favorite of West Siders. With a family atmosphere, fresh ingredients and some truly unique speciality pies – like a French Dip pie, or this “Mac Daddy” burger pie that’s pictured – you should hit up this joint. Photo via Sweet Basil Neapolitan Style Pizzeria/Facebook
Sainato’s at Rivergate 1852 Columbus Rd., Cleveland Down in the Flats, on the West Bank, is this hidden gem. This is Cleveland-style pizza, round pies, sweet sauce and a buttery crust. Photo via @Sainatos_At_Rivergate/Instagram
Guido’s Pizza 12809 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland Yes, we know Chesterland is a hike. And we don’t care because the Detroit-style pizza at this place is that good. The cult following that this place has is definitely on our side. Photo via Scene Archives
Citizen Pie Multiple Locations With wood-fired pizza ovens straight from Naples, Citizen Pie isn’t messing around with their pies. They originally opened in Colinwood in 2015 but then expanded to Ohio City in 2017, so now Clevelanders on both sides of town can enjoy their mouthwatering Neapolitan slices. They’re planning to open Citizen Pie Roman Cafe on East Fourth Street this summer. Photo via Scene Archives
Flour 34205 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills Is it just us or does Flour get better and buzzier over time? We’ve been fans of the Italian restaurant since the start, lured out to suburbia by the four skilled hands belonging to Paul Minnillo and Matt Mytro. This tag team of tagliatelle put the panache back in pasta, elevating the genre from dependable gut-buster to captivating, elegant cuisine. The perfect pairings of noodles and sauce, like rigatoni with lamb neck gravy, are memorable to the very last bite. Photo via Scene Archives
Vincenza’s 603 Prospect Ave., Cleveland Vincenza’s serves what we’ll wager is downtown’s best pizza: massive wedges of savory goodness, fragrant with tasty ingredients. We are especially partial to the veggie-stuffed pizza, with mushrooms, broccoli, tomato, and essence of garlic. Photo via Vincenza’s Pizza and Pasta/Facebook
Crust 2258 Professor Ave., Cleveland This Tremont pizza joint got a second lease on life when they reopened in January of 2018 below Visible Voice bookstore. Expanding from their previous counter, they still have their mouthwatering pizza, but they added beer, appetizers and homemade subs to turn into a more full-service restaurant. Photo via Scene Archives
Bar Cento 1948 West 25th St., Cleveland Bar Cento, which is attached to Bier Markt and opened in 2007, is one of the older restaurants on West 25th Street, the main drag of Ohio City. And ever since it opened, it’s been one of the best late night eateries in town. If you haven’t had an order of the thick cut frites and of course the Sunnyside pizza, topped with provolone, housemade pancetta, blue loon farm eggs, black pepper, you’re missing out on Cleveland staples. Photo via Bier Markt & Bar Cento/Facebook
Biga Wood Fired Pizza 9145 Chillcothe Rd., Kirtland You might call Kirtland’s Biga’s pizza style neo-Neapolitan. While the restaurant doesn’t adhere to the strict rules of the Vera Pizza Napoletana, they do their own version and knock it out of the park. The homemade desserts are also worth the trip. Photo via Biga Wood Fired Pizza/Facebook
Crumb and Spigot 16783 Chillcothe Rd., Chagrin Falls Head out far east, past downtown Chagrin Falls, and you’ll find one of the most popular restaurants in town. At this neighborhood tavern, the pizzas are truly the stars of the show. Try the Speck, with smoked prosciutto, pineapple, pickled jalapeño, fresh mozzarella, aged provolone and parmesan. Photo via Crumb&Spigot/Instagram
Antonio’s Multiple Locations The anonymous phrasemaker who said “Good things come in small packages” surely didn’t have this tiny Italian restaurant in mind, but he could have: The Warehouse District’s smallest upscale dining room more than compensates with big quotas of flavor and style. Photo via Antonio’s Pizza/Facebook
Ohio Pie Co. 1315 ½ Pearl Rd., Brunswick If you’re looking for the original Ohio-style pizza, look no further than this Brunswick joint. The thick-cut, well done pepperoni is out of this world. Photo via Ohio Pie Co./Facebook
Pizza 216 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland This is the place to get a slice downtown, especially if you’re looking for some wood-fired deliciousness. Try the pierogi pie for something fun Photo by Emanuel Wallace
Neechi’s Pizza 37190 Colorado Ave., Avon Out in Avon, Neechi’s has some pretty traditional pies, but damn they’re good. Try their sweet sauce – it’s *chef’s kiss* muy bueno. Photo via Neechi’s Pizza/Facebook
Humble Wine Bar 15400 Detroit Ave., Lakewood A wine bar with some of the best ‘za in town? Yep, we’re not kidding, the Neapolitan style pizzas here are anything but humble. Photo via Humble Wine Bar/Facebook
A Slice Above 8788 Pearl Rd., Strongsville If you’re looking for a slice in Strongsville, this is your spot. They have their own style along with New York and Chicago so you really can’t go wrong. Photo via @ASliceAbove/Instagram
In Forno Pizza 35840 Chester Rd., Avon You’d be hard pressed to find a better slice of Neapolitan-style pie than Avon’s In Forno Pizza. Yes, you can load up a pie with toppings here, and it’s all very tasty, but if you stick to the traditionals – the margherita, the classic or the marinara, that’s really all you need to taste the perfection of these pies. Photo by Emanuel Wallace
Gina’s Pizza 622 Dover Center Rd., Bay Village “I’m gonna go get me a New York slice,” Michael Scott, the Office. He walked into Sbarro (that’s the joke). But if you want a real New York slice, one as good as you’ll get anywhere outside of the Big Apple, this Bay Village carry-out spot is what you’re looking for. Photo via Gina’s Pizza/Facebook
Scorpacciata Pizza Co. 3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights Possibly the best New York slice in town can be found in the Van Aken Food Hall in Shaker Heights. What started off as a pop-up pizza place at Scorpacciata’s pasta turned into its own stand that has up to 3 hour waits on the weekend, and yes, it’s well worth it. Photo via @ScorpacciataPizzaCo/Instagram
Citizen Pie Roman Cafe 2057 East 4th St., Cleveland As with tacos, burgers and barbecue, most folks think there’s nothing new under the sun to discover. But discovery is precisely what awaits at Roman Café, the new E. Fourth Street pizzeria from Citizen Pie impresario Vytauras Sasnauskas. From all outward appearances, the rectangular slices look like standard-issue Sicilian, but this is Roman-style pizza, which translates to light, airy and crackly-crisp crusts crowned with a rainbow of meat and veggie toppings. The grab-and-go process is well suited to the current dining environment, but also the inevitable return of harried lunch breaks. Photo Provided

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