50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Independence

“My family and I are here from Arkansas, and we decided to try out Romito’s Pizza. 10/10 on everything, I wish we had this place back home. Everyone was extremely nice and made sure we had everything we could want. Not to mention it felt like a home cooked meal, straight from my own mothers kitchen in the best way possible. Thank you all for the best experience, I encourage everyone to try it out!“

“We loved it! they've had a couple NEW owners in the past couple years. THESE NEW OWNERS ARE GREAT, PERSONABLE, EFFICENT AND THE FOOD IS GREAT. THEY HAVE A NICE LIQUOR SELECTION AS WELL“

“I read a comment from 6 months ago, about the raised edged cauliflower crust...My family and I had to give it a try. Our opinion, absolutely fantastic! Just right thickness, not too thick, not too thin, it'sjust right. We got a deluxe, half sheet. Awesome.

On another day we ordered the rice crust, same way, deluxe, it was crisp kinda, but good...

We'll be returning customers. Gut, health friendly. Great flavor. Good Pizza...ohyeah..“

“Amazing food and service, rated 5 out of 5 Luchadors“

“Explored the creative cocktail menu and everything was excellent. Service was attentive.“

“Tried Valley Pizza for the first time tonight.Supreme Pizza. Wow.reminds me of the neat little mom and pop Pizza parlors from back it the day 1970s.Lots of flavor, even the dough tastes good.cant wait to try the other sauces.Very well done.Ill be back soon.“

“Best pizza in Cleveland, and one of the few that sells by the slice.“

“Best pizza around …Love the Honest Abe Forma & Peppy Pig ! Sabrina always does a great job!“

“Good Pizza delivered in a big way. Had the spicy vodka slice and the pepperoni, and they recommended hot honey on the pepperoni, so I went for it. The honey doesn't overpower the slice at all, it's just the right balance and adds a nice touch without taking over.
The vodka slice was good too, but if I'm picking a favorite between the two, the pepperoni edges it out. That's not a knock on the vodka though, the sauce really stands out and the dough is fantastic across the board. Outside of New York, this is honestly the best NY style pizza I've had.
One heads up, they're closed Sundays, so plan your visit accordingly.“

“Best pizza in town!“

“Quaint dining experience. Great pizza! Awesome servers! Conscientious kitchen staff.“

“Whistle was so friendly and accommodating! They were a great place for our little kids to run around while we waited for our food. They evenbrought us free over cream for the kids while we waited! Their self service beer was super cool and refreshing. The food was delicious!“

“I am a seriously picky person when it comes to pizza. I absolutely love Napoleons. I have Never in 7 yrs had a bad pie from this place. when I order extra cheese you get Extra for sure. I Love it.“

“was in the area and was told by a friend the pizza here was very good. I can confirm that it is.“

“This is the best pizza in the Cleveland area, hands down. The Margarita and the White pies are amazingly delicious. The crust is thin and crispy, all around perfect pizza. He has a phone and takes credit cards, despite Google AI's overview of this fantastic establishment. I highly recommend you try this place.“

“First visit this evening with a small group of friends, had 14 different menu items, drinks, apps, pizzas and desserts The staff was attentive and swift, a nice back room to sit and relax with friends. Everything we tried was wonderful, the staff was flexible bring the hot honey for the pizza on the side. All five of us left comfortably stuffed . Will absolutely be returning. 10 out of 10 pictures of drinks and dessert, eat the pizza to quickly“

“The first time I had this pizza I was vegan and truly couldn't believe how good it was. Everything made sense, the vegan cheese wasn't weird, and the vegan toppings were made so well. It all had such a good ratio. I've traveled all over and this was the best vegan pizza I've ever had.

I now am not vegan and was excited to try the regular pizza and it was truly amazing. The sauce, the cheese, the pepperoni were all so good together. The owner asked me how I liked it and was so nice and talked to me about how much love they put into their craft. Truly inspiring. I love Ohio Pie pizza“

“The service at Tripi's was the best. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. They really make their customers feel great. The food was delicious and plentiful. We enjoyed 2 sub sandwiches and a pasta dinner. There is a clean area to sit and enjoy your food. I would highly recommend a visit to Tripi's. You'll love it.“

“Always the best in town for sure!“

“Found this place on TikTok and honestly went in expecting it to be one of those spots that’s all hype and no substance. Not the case at all. The pizza lived up to every bit of the algorithm’s promises.

Went back for round two and there was already a line down the block before they even opened. I was bracing for chaos, but the staff had it completely handled!! everyone got seated, and they still managed to get food out fast despite the rush. That kind of prep for a slammed morning says a lot about how this place is run.

The food itself is more than delicious, it’s the kind of pizza that makes you plan your next trip around it. Genuinely unfortunate that I live in Columbus, because if I lived closer this would be a weekly thing. Every time I’m up in Cleveland, this is a non-negotiable stop.

Ask for Caleb when you go in!! he was a fantastic server and made sure nothing about the experience went unnoticed. Could not recommend this place enough.“

“Super good pizza and wonderful friendly customer service. Found this place while we were traveling to the area. The pizza was excellent. We got takeout. The worker was extremely caring and conversational about our travels. Highly recommend. We got the large family pizza. They did the light sauce request perfectly.“

“My daughter and I was in Cleveland for a concert. We wanted to grab a bite to eat before the show. We googled and found this place as it was the closest to the venue. When we walked in we asked how long it would take to get a pizza and explained that we were short on time and the owner greeted us and told us that he could have us a pizza ready in about 10 minutes. We were seated and given some complementary bread. The owner suggested their take on the new haven style and it was amazing.The place was clean and cozy. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We WILL be making the hour drive again just to visit.“

“First time for drive thru pizza! Will be back!“

“Simply the best pizza I've ever had. Superior toppings, great crust and consistent excellence for decades now. I find it unreasonable for me to go anywhere else.“

“my foodgasm sandwich is "The Papa" a supreme combo of Prosciutto, chopped pistachios, a hefty load of Oregano leaves, perfectly tied together with a sweet vinaigrette on a baguette roll. friendly owner & staff, amazing food, and quaint cozy atmosphere that transports you overseas to a traditional Italian deli Storefront. What's not to love?“

“The pizza is good but Jacob makes our experience great everytime. This was second time here and won't be our last it's almost our downtown tradition now. I come with my kiddos so we can sit outside and watch the city. Well it started to rain so I told him we would be coming inside and he set a table for us with the cheese for the kids. Then he put on boss baby and me and the kids rode out the storm at the pizza melt :) it was great! The first time he served us on the patio and was so kind to my kids. Will definitely be returning during our summer adventures“

“amazing service cleanest pizza place around and delicious food also the delivery guy is on it and we love this place“

“Every 6-8 weeks I meet a couple of friends at Dina’s for lunch. We met Saturday Jan 3rd 2026 about 1:45. It was extremely busy. As soon as we were seated our server Jenn (Jennifer O) got down to business with us. She was calm, attentive and friendly. As we took up her booth for a while for a girls vent/tea spilling/catch up she was amazing! We knew the food was exceptional but Jenn was a huge bonus! Thank you from the buffet ladies!“

“Tried here the first time. If you're in a hurry to order be prepared to be put on hold for a couple minutes. Pizza was good, but a little greasy. Garlic bread was definitely not worth the price for a toasted footlong sub bun with cheese and garlic.“

“If I had to pick the top 5 coffees I’ve ever drank in my life I would have never thought that a coffee from MGK’s coffee house would be my #2! The place was such a cute place to stop on our road trip and I was pleasantly surprised but how good the coffee was and the atmosphere of the place!“

“We cannot thank the Russo family enough for hosting the luncheon after our 7 year old daughter, Jady’s bell ringing ceremony. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel so incredibly loved and celebrated.

The biggest surprise was when we entered and the Russo team started ringing bells for Jady. It was such a heartfelt moment and something we will never forget. To have them recognize and celebrate this milestone with us meant more than words can express. Jan also surprised Jady with a special bell ringing gift, which was such a thoughtful and sweet gesture.

Beyond their incredible kindness and generosity, the food, drinks, and service were absolutely wonderful. Everything was perfect, and they helped make an already emotional and unforgettable day even more special for our family and friends.

The Russo family is truly amazing — not only because of the wonderful restaurant they run, but because of the love and compassion they show to others. We are so grateful they were part of Jady’s bell ringing celebration and helped create memories we will cherish forever.

Thank you, Russo’s Italian Pizza, for making Jady’s special day even more magical. We appreciate you more than you know!“

“We came into town for 3 nights for the Astros games, and spent all 3 days sitting at the bar eating pizza and talking to the owner and employees. Awesome people, pizza and drinks! Will definitely be back and would recommend them to anyone that comes to Cleveland!“

“The cheeseburger was excellent and the fried plantains were delicious. Would recommend. The staff was friendly and welcoming.“

“Godmother's is always good, but tonight it's great!! I have to stop myself from eating the whole thing! 😋🍕😋“

“My kids took us to dinner here last night for my birthday. What a great restaurant! There were 11 of us! Our server, Gina, was so friendly, efficient, and helpful! The food was excellent too!“

“I usually love this place but tonight's curbside order was an hour and a half wait (usually curbside pickup is a half hour)! They now also have signed up with other delivery services so they are super busy. Our food wasn't ready when it was promised. I went in and there were about 3-4 empty tables! You'd think that with the long wait the tables would be backed up too. I mentioned to the manage that if I had known there were tables available I would have dined in instead of take out. She said they try to get their dine-in customers their food before the take out. 🤦 Really Dewey's, what customer wants to know that their service is not as important as another customer? If I had known that I wouldn't have waited an hour and a half (plus) at home, and would have gone in, placed my order then changed my mind and taken it to go!“

“10 out of 10 pizza, recommend NYC style“

“great food. Janice is the greatest waitress. she friendly and efficient.“

“I have worked in the Garfield Hts area for almost 8 years now and anytime I think of having pizza for lunch or dinner, I think of East Coast Pizza. Their pies are always hot with fresh ingredients. Delivery service is great however, if I order pickup the parking has never been an issue. My staff and ladies at the group home love them.“

“I love thin style pizzas, a la Il Rione and Pizzeria di Laura, but the bottom 1/3 end of our margherita pizza was crunchy, almost like a thick potato chip. The middle part up to the crust was good and the crust is quite large, but tasty. Although I don't like eating the crust that much. The taste of the middle portion of the pizza was good. We'll have to try this again.“

“Great food and service. Amazing experience overall. Definitely coming back often!“

“We had our daughter’s graduation party on 5/11/24. They made our experience wonderful for our party of 15. The food, beer and drinks were great! The table by the wall was perfect for our food to be set up and at 4:30, we could chat and it wasn’t noisy at all. Thank you to your staff for allowing is to create a beautiful memory!“

“Cool little place you can tell the owners care about their business.

Pizza and cheesy bread were really good. I’ll say one thing the bottom of the pizza could have a little more color. Maybe ask for it to be left in an extra minute or so.

I’ll go back here“

“Our office placed a big catering order with Fratello’s and it did not disappoint. The wraps that come in the deli trays were fresh and nicely made the staff are very understanding and easy to work with doing their best to accommodate us. I would recommend!“

“Every pizza place has their bad and good days, usually depending on who makes the pizza. Usually really good here. But, I recently ordered a cheese steak because I was the only one that didn't want pizza. What a let down. Dry beef, wondering where the rest was and a floury taste. Bread was really good thankfully. But very little meat. If I could add the picture i would.“

“Words cannot accurately explain how great our experience was tonight! I decided to celebrate my mom’s 78th birthday here due to the fact my mom loves Antonio’s pepperoni nuggets and she’s never been here before. We had 14 people in our party and Megan K. was an absolute rockstar! Everyone was so welcoming and gracious to my mom on her special day! Food was FANTASTIC!! Thank you all for a wonderful evening!“

“Thank you driver Dave for the cookies 🐶 and the delicious pizza!! Quick delivery, great service and a really nice delivery guy! 🍕“

“Food and beer was great! Pizzas are awesome! Owners are super nice and wonderful down to earth people! Definitely recommend!“

“It’s not just a pizza place do not judge a book by its cover. The outside and inside might need a little work but really who cares about that it’s what’s on the inside. Let me just tell you guys This place is amazing. I’ve been going here since I was a little kid the lady that manages it or owns it is wonderful and was a delight talking to that’s five stars alone but the food omg amazing they’re dupe for the Roman burger is way better and more fresh and more food for practically the same price. Menu items are decently, priced and fresh. Also, the Stromboli is fire. One of my favorite things to order. Check them out if you’re ever in the area thanks for being awesome. I’ll keep coming back. I’m telling you, you won’t be disappointed.“

“This really is the best pizza I’ve had so far in Parma. But their not open long enough.“