Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Cleveland by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Cleveland by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Cleveland using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#23. XYZ the Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6419 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: new american, pizza, barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Congin's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18812 Nottingham Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Edison's Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11620 Clifton Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Dante's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4176 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#19. 27 Club Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1215 West 10th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: coffee & tea, breakfast & brunch, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Citizen Pie
- Rating: 4.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2144 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Rocky's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6168 Broadview Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Dante Next Door
- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2247 Professor Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Godmother's Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6508 York Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Crust
- Rating: 4.2/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2258 Professor Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Buettner's Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 704 East 185th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: bakeries, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Scotti's Italian Eatery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 882 East 185th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Zeppe's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5559 Wilson Mills Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, italian, wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pizza Whirl
- Rating: 4.3/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1822 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Masthead Brewing
- Rating: 4.3/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1261 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: breweries, pizza, venues & event spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#8. City Slice
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12021 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. State Road Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5320 State Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Citizen Pie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15710 Waterloo Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Citizen Pie Roman Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2057 East 4th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Athens Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4341 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cent's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5010 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Il Rione
- Rating: 4.7/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 West 65th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, bars, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Moes Tavern
- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1740 East 17th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, cocktail bars, beer bar
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
