Cleveland/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 12, 2019
4 top spots for pizza in ClevelandCitizen Pie | Photo: Alicia R./Yelp

Need more pizza in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pie joints in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your appetite.

Fall is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Cleveland area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and business analytics for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Cleveland-area restaurants grew to $26 for the metro area in the fall of last year, 1% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Citizen Pie

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First on the list is Citizen Pie. Located at 2144 W. 25th St. in Ohio City-West Side, it's the highest-rated pizza spot in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp.

2. Il Rione

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Next up is Detroit Shoreway's Il Rione, at 1303 W. 65th St. With 4.5 stars out of 134 reviews on Yelp, the bar and Italian spot, serving pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Pizza Whirl

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Also in Ohio City-West Side is Pizza Whirl. Located at 1822 W. 25th St., it's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews.

4. Masthead Brewing

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Last but not least, Masthead Brewing, a brewery and venues/event space that offers pizza and more downtown, is another go-to, with four stars out of 235 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1261 Superior Ave. to see for yourself.


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