Italian in Cleveland

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Angelo's Pizza

13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-221-0440

Italian

There are pizzas. And then there are Angelo’s pizzas: plump, fragrant works of art, from the thick provolone topping all the way down to the rich, yeasty crust. The chicken club is good, the veggie is great and the creamy, cheesy seafood pizza, topped with lobster cream, shrimp, crabmeat and fresh spinach, is the stuff of which our dreams are made. Salads, sandwiches, wings, a few pasta platters and a worthwhile beer list round out the menu at this good-looking spot.
Barley House

1261 West 6th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-623-1700

American, English/Irish, Italian, Scene Distribution

During daylight hours, this anchor of the Warehouse District party scene masquerades as a simple bar and restaurant. But on any weekend, the place becomes a holding pen for a unique cross section of clubbers, from gel-headed fratsters to hip-hoppers to suited execs.
Caffé Roma

13000 Lorain Ave. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-889-9999

Italian, Menu

The menu’s nothing fancy, composed mostly of pasta, a few sandwiches, a simple pizza, and some pastries. And while the surroundings are clean and comfy, the amenities are homey at best. But when you and a bud each can snare an ample portion of spaghetti with homemade meatballs and share a freshly stuffed cannoli, and still get change from a $20, that’s what we call a bargain. Beer and wine are available.
Dewey's Pizza

2194 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

216-321-7355

Italian, Menu

A fine choice for families, this bright, contemporary pizza parlor offers freshly made pies, wholesome salads and a concise selection of beer and wine, including eight microbrews on draft. Friendly staffers take small fry in stride, and while Mom and Dad unwind, the kiddies can safely watch the chefs at work from behind a glass partition.

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Gallucci's Italian Foods

6610 Euclid Ave. East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

216-881-0045

Italian

The shelves of this fine Italian market groan beneath a vast collection of meats, cheeses, oils, sauces, breads, pastries and pastas. Meantime, customers’ waistbands groan beneath the delicious onslaught of Gallucci’s prepared carryout foods, including subs, salads, lasagna, eggplant Parmesan and — especially — authentic Italian-style pizza, available by the pie or by the giant rectangular slice.

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Luigi's

105 N. Main St. Akron/Summit County

330-253-2999

Italian

Dimly lit, slightly scruffy and immensely popular with the locals, circa-1949 Luigi's is the epitome of old-style pizza parlors, complete with Chianti in straw-covered bottles. (It is also alleged to be the inspiration for "Montoni's" in Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean.) Personal faves include the cheese-smothered tossed salad, the ultra-gooey lasagna and of course, the prize-winning pizza, loaded with zesty toppings.
91 Wood Fired Oven

1983 E. Maple St., N. Canton Canton/Stark County

330-498-9191

Italian

Upscale, casual dining emphasizing fresh, seasonal foods in pizzas, pastas and seafood. An extensive wine and cocktail list is available for the grownups; a kids' menu features smaller portions for little stomachs.
Osteria Cedro Rustico

13998 Cedar Rd., University Hts. Eastern Suburbs

216-371-5320

Italian

Our pick for one of the best "casual eats" values in town, this nicely appointed osteria inside Whole Foods Market offers sit-down dining, friendly service, and a small but appealing menu of freshly prepped Italian fare at prices you'd be hard-pressed to match at home. Drinkers can choose from an inexpensive beer and wine list or buy a bottle at retail, which staffers will uncork and pour for free.
Osteria Italian

1801 East 9th Street (Enter off Walnut St), Ohio Savings Plaza Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-685-9490

Italian, Good To-Go, Takeout, Curbside Pickup, Online Ordering, Order By Phone, Family-Owned Business, Menu

Banquet Facilities Beer/Wine Catering Dinner Full Bar Kid Friendly Non-Smoking Order Online Patio/Sidewalk Dining Private Party Takeout Vegetarian Friendly Wheelchair Accessible
Romeo's Pizza

1100 North Court Street Medina County

330-723-6111

Italian

You've gotta love Romeo's pizzas, award-winning numbers made from mountains of savory toppings slathered in tangy sauce and loaded onto thick but remarkably tender crusts — and so delicious that they've taken pizza-meister Sean Brauser all the way to the World Pizza Championships in Italy. Romeo's menu also offers calzones, stromboli, salads, and sandwiches; except for one small table, it's carryout only at this bustling little spot.

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Romeo's Pizza

2064 Clague Rd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-331-1155

Italian

You've gotta love Romeo's award-winning pizzas, made from mountains of savory toppings slathered in sweet and tangy sauce and loaded onto thick but remarkably tender crusts — and so delicious that they've taken pizzameister Sean Brauser all the way to the World Pizza Championships in Italy. Romeo's also offers calzones, stromboli, salads and sandwiches, but keep your appetite in check: It's carryout only at this bustling little spot.

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Tuscany

27040 Cedar Rd., Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

216-591-1760

Italian, Menu

This sharp-dressed bistro offers an all-day menu of reasonably priced Italian starters, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, and entrées.
Vincenza's Pizza & Pasta

603 Prospect Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-241-8382

Italian

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; for a change of pace, try the to-die-for hot and crusty veggie sub. Counter service and plenty of tables in a clean, efficiently operated space that opens onto the Colonial Arcade.

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