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Met up with Angela M, Lou K, and Jillian N at Angelo's for a much needed laugh-fest. Yep. We all sat around the table and made fun of Lou for an hour or so. We ordered much, much too much food. We started with their cheesy fries that are actually waffle fries! Who would have guessed! They were kick ass.
I followed up with my entrée, the antipasto salad. This thing was HUGE and piled high with pepperoni, ham, cheese, olives (the kind from a can), and tomatoes. I ate it with their garlic parmesan dressing (looked like Oil and vinegar but kicked ass b/c of all the garlic amazingness).
Angela M couldn't decide if she wanted pizza or spaghetts so Lou suggested she order both. Done. She had leftovers for the next day.
Lou and Jillian split a large pizza, which didn't look too large to me.
We sat in the front near the big windows, which I love doing in Lakewood, especially the eastern end on Madison because it has phenom people watching. My favorite? A teenaged boy walking down the street wearing a tshirt that was only 1/2 on. Speculating why or how his shirt came to be and how we all wanted to punch him for walking around like that gave us a good chuckle. Yes, beating up teens makes us laugh. But you would want to punch him too if you saw the way he was wearing his t-shirt. He wore it with such confidence! I thought it was a new trend, but Angela who works with teens didn't seem to recognize it. She is always the one to go to with questions about what teens are up to these days.
They have Mr.Pibb on tap. Yes, yes, Mr. Pibb doesn't have the schooling that Dr. Pepper completed, but I think they both do the same work.
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Woohoo! I love me some pizza and this place did not disappoint. Definitely on the greasy side, but who said there's anything wrong with that? Sauce and dough were both excellent. Service was great, and I liked the interior of the place - fun Italian decor.
I won't say its the best pizza I've ever had, but it's definitely up there. Yum!
Seriously amazing pizza. The best I have had, probably ever. If you watch the kitchen, they totally hand-grate all the cheese...what?? So delish!
Their salads are killer. So much yummy goodness! I recommend getting their roasted garlic and Parmesan dressing. It's kinda like kicked up, adult Italian. SOOOO good.
They have amazing dessert. They also have Cheesecake Factory cheesecake.
We love this place so much, we're considering having it as our rehearsal dinner fare. YUM!
Nothing beats an Angelo's pan pizza!
Yeah, the pizza is good as hell. I don't know why I gave it poor reviews.
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After almost getting run over by some cyclist dude wearing his jeans up to his knees and exposing his boxer shorts with red and pink hearts, I had to work hard to get my appetite back. After all, its lunch time, and I was starving!
When we got to Angelo's, we were greeted by loud rock music, several flat screen TVs turned on to Lord knows what, and friendly, smiling hosts and servers. There was an energy to this place, with many customers finishing lunch and buzzing with conversation. The interior was rustic yet contemporary, with some Italian art, stone walls, and plenty of room inside. It reminded me of a home's "great room", where the living room and kitchen come together.
Now had I been in charge, we would've watched NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying at Talladega, though I wasn't among racing fans! :=P
Fast forward to the important part of this visit- lunch! Lets talk about the pizza with sausage and pepperoni. There was something about the sauce, which had a hint of sweetness and spiciness, that married well with the toppings. Sprinkle some (in my case A LOT) of dried hot pepper flakes and it just keeps getting better! The dough was hand tossed, not too thin and not too thick, and had a pie like somewhat blackened crust for character.
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah the pizza was a little on the greasy side but there was no compromise in the taste!
This was probably the BEST hand tossed dough pizza Ive had yet, and certainly one of the damn best pizzas Ive had anywhere!
I am coming back. I have to, since I live twenty friggin miles away (as of now) and they wont deliver to my area! :=P
Another plus- plenty of available parking along Madison Avenue. I like the electronic parking meters.
The server was nice, friendly and got us take out menus. She got a good, well earned tip!
Don't worry, Angelos, I am coming back. I AM COMING BACK!!!!!!! :=D
The pizza is definitely very good. Nothing will ever top Adriatico's for me, but since they don't seem to ever be opening a Cleveland store (haha) I'll have to save it for my trips back to Columbus/Cincinnati.
We were there on a weeknight, but I'm sure on weekends the wait probably gets a little out of control. Definitely worth it though. I also had a spinach salad which was excellent. We had the original crust, but when I'm back I'll hit up the deep dish option.
Service was a little meh, but what can you do, really? They're busy.
Also, props for airing NBATV while i was there. Can't get enough of replays of the 2009 Playoffs.
I would say if i was my old self "I have tired every pizza in Cleveland." But that would be a lie, and my new years resolution is to tell the truth whenever possible. SO.
I have tired five pizza places in Cleveland. Two of them are my top favorite pizzas in the world. This is one of them. We live in Ohio City. We almost moved to Lakewood because the IDEA of being ABLE to have ANGELOS DELIVER TO OUR HOUSE...... was almost too good to be true.
we love there Large pan cheese pizza. We love the pizza with artichokes and all the good stuff on it. (I can't remember the name just now). IT is VERY GOOD PIZZA. Great crust. Its deep dish, but that just means it is thick with all that good yellow drippage from the crust when you bite into it.
I love this place. And I am pretty sure, its my favorite pizza place in Cleveland cause you know.... i have tired them all!
The best pizza period.
I have been all over the US and this pizza ranks at the highest level. The pan crust is unreal. Angelo's pizza is a must if in the Lakewood or Cleveland area.
If you have had it, it is no secret to you how amazing it is, but this place loudly flies just under the radar!!
Now has outdoor seating on the sidewalk! I haven't even eaten here in months, but seeing those outdoor tables made me plan for a visit very soon. Pie is very good, but pricier than just about any other shop in Lakewood. The dining room is very fun and the staff is cheery. Even the sign is cool when lit up at night. And the take out boxes are very sturdy. Okay, i think enough has been said about this place.
I've had delivery from here a couple of times now, and I'm still craving the pizza. Of course, considering the name, it must be excellent. ;)
The crust is great - it's on the thick side, yet very flavorful with a great cornbready texture. I'm usually a bigger fan of thin crust, but I ate every bite of the many slices I ate.
My personal favorite is the 3 cheese special with the roasted red pepper pesto sauce and red onions for the topping. I wasn't sure about the sauce at first as I'm picky about where red peppers go in my food, but I was assured by my sister-in-law that I'd enjoy it, and she was right. Granted, there's definitely more of a red pepper presence than a pesto presence, but the combination goes really well together. I wish I could have taken some with me on the plane, but I was already loaded up with enough goodies.
There are cheaper places, but this is totally worth it. 4.5 stars for now with major potential for a 5.
Random fact - Many pizza places in NE Ohio use provolone on their pizza rather than mozzarella. Not that mozzarella is never used, but if it is, they'll advertise that fact. Ultimately I don't know which I like better, but this Californian has zero complaints about the provolone.
One of the two great deep dish pizzas in the Rocky River area (Danny Boy's is the other), Angelo's Pizza is an absolutely astounding. The only reason that it doesn't get five stars here is because, well, you have to be in the mood for pizza, because the pizza's the only really exceptional thing.
Fortunately, that pizza's amazing. The crust is thick and made of actual bread (and I'm a bread lover), the sauce is tangy and tastes like tomatoes, and the toppings are always top-notch. Best of all, they get better overnight; generally, cold pizza is an acquired tastes, but I always love taking home the leftovers here.
The rest of the menu is kinda skimpy, and done okay. The garlic bread is top-notch, but after that there are better Italian meals. But that pizza... Mmmm.
Good stuff.
Best pizza in Cleveland .
Love this place.
This is by far the best pizza I have ever had, period. Angelo's offers an entire line of traditional and specialty pizzas. One of my favorites is the artichoke pizza or the more traditional, double pepperoni. They also offer more than just pizza. You can get other traditional Italian dishes and dessert.
Angelo's is available through delivery, carry-out, or dine-in. For dine-in, weekends and evenings tend to be busier and they don't have a lot so you'll need to find street parking or ride your bike.
I used to live in Lakewood for a few years. After moving in and unpacking on a hot summer day I was tired and hungry and ready for a cold one.
I started calling pizza places until I heard the magic words, "Yes, we will deliver you a cold 12-pack of beer with your pizza." Nice.
I didn't have any expectations for the pizza but wow was I surprised. Certainly the best pie I've found on the west side. I used to describe the crust as 'deep fried but in a good way', but I like Erica's description below of ' a crispy, crumbly situation going on at the bottom.' better.
I've never liked fruit on pizza, but I was convinced to try a slice of their Hawaiian Pizza (Ham, Bacon, and Pineapple) and I liked it. Damn, can they do no wrong?
I absolutely adore Angelos!
Even though you may have to wait for a while sometimes to be seated. People only wait for what's worth it. Angelos is definitely worth it!
Their pizza is amazing! The sauce, the crust. And consistently amazing.
It's pizza. You know what pizza is. So, the only other thing I can say is that every time I go there I end up excitedly bouncing in the booth on the seat when the pizza arrives.... clapping and smiling like I was five and someone just gave me a new puppy.
My favorite pizza in the Cleveland area.
I'm a big fan of the Acapulco BBQ chicken and artichoke pizzas.
I never get anything but the thin crust; it's not wafer thing like other places and provides just the right amount of crust.
Angelos beats out any pan pizza I've ever had. I've been to tons of places in the major midwest cities. They have a great menu selection and the prices aren't that bad either ($2.50 beers, $12-15 large specialty pies)
It's always busy in the dining room, so plan on waiting a few minutes, also parking can be a little dicey if you don't want to walk a block or two.
There's nothing in my new hometown of Columbus that compares to the deliciousness of angelos.
Tip - for an asian inspired twist on a pie, try the seafood pizza.
Simply the best pizza on the west side.
I love their crust and their sauce. One thing I would like to see is a taco pizza with meaty taco meat and taco sauce to replace the normal sauce. Other then that I love going here with my friends or on a date.
Amazing freaking pizza.
I haven't been here in a while, but the last time I went was with a fabulous family after a recording session, and it's one of my favorite memories of a good friend who passed away last year. Their pizza is legendary, the atmosphere is homey and warm, and it's really just hands-down the best pizza I've had in Cleveland.
And everyone is right about the crust - SO good.
So enjoy, Chuck... I bet you get all the Angelo's you want up there! And for those of use who are still Earth-bound, it's a great reprieve from your boring old Dominos and Pizza Hut pizza.
Yum.
Angelo's is Good Stuff...
THE UP-SIDE:
Great pizza! Pleasing atmosphere.
THE DOWN-SIDE:
The service can be a little rushed at times.
THE SUM-IT-UP:
Yeah, go here now and stuff your face. Yum.
Was in town for a day and based on the other reviews I decided to check this place out. The pizza was good,although pretty traditional. If thats what youre in the mood for, this place is good. Had some ohio beer too, burning river or some such, that wasnt so great.
this is one of the best places to go for Pizza in Cleveland. There is literally something on the menu for everyone, and I always try something different every time I go. My roommate and I usually get our own small pizzas, because the pizza is still amazing as a leftover, and it doesn't get all soggy and weird.
Hands down best pizza in cleveland! Scene magazine says the same. Get the Philly Cheese. It's pricy pizza, but well worth it! The crust definitely makes the pizza what it is.
Angelo's is a West Side institution and when I was dating a boy from Lakewood, we spent many evenings scarfing down an Angelo's pie, then walking down Clifton on a warm summer evening. It wasn't quite as good as my hometown Marconi's, but it was great pizza. Marconi's has faded but Angelo's is still great pizza. Definitely give it a try if you're new to Cleveland or passing through town.
The pizza crust. Really thats what it all comes down to. Sure the cheese and sauce help, but really without the crust, there is no pizza. That being said, the crust on Angelo's Pizza is heaven. It's a nice buttery pan crust with a crispy, crumbly situation going on at the bottom. The sauce and the cheese are nothing to scoff at either. If you're looking for good pizza in Cleveland, really you don't have to look further than Angelo's.
everyone kept telling me angelo's was the best pizza around, not even just on the west side, but the best in cleves. i have to say....big guy's in tremont is still my favorite.
it's not bad pizza by any means. but it was a little too doughy for me. i guess there's different styles, and it's just not my style.
for that type of pizza, it's good, so i'm giving it three stars. but big guy's is still my fav on the west side.
I think this is the best pizza I've tasted on the West Side, although I have to be in the mood for it. Sometimes it comes across a bit too 'thick' and Pizza-Hut-ish. Still, good stuff. I live on the East Side, and when my wife picks me up from the airport we often stop here on the way home. Get the Angelo's special; HUGE, multi-topping pizza for $16.75. Feeds two people for two days.
The BEST pizza on the West Side by far. Their barbeque pizza is so darn good that I have to take a break from ordering it so I don't get burned out on the delicousness of it. It's like candy. Normally I would NEVER order a barbeque pizza at any other establishment...but something made me want to try it long ago and I'm really glad I did! Dine in for a great time too... even the bathrooms are nice.
Holy cow, this place is good ... really good. We first heard about it from our realtor and then friends in Lakewood. Finally, we tried it ourselves. It was OUTSTANDING. The seafood pizza is absolutely addictive. They must lace it with crack or something, because it was extremely good, and I wanted more. The place is a bit of a tight fit if you want to eat in (not a lot of tables there), but the pizza is some of the best I've ever had. 5 stars aren't enough!
Angelo's has seriously got to be the best pizza place in the Cleveland area. Their crust is like no others. Now I'm craving a slice!
Angelo's has the best pizza in town. The crust is fantastic, toppings are awesome, sauce is not over powering. They deliver or you can dine in.
The best pizza on the west side. I drive 20 minutes just to pick it up and it's worth it every time. You can also dine in but they are usually really busy in the evenings. The "pan style pizza" is the best with the fried like crispy crust. My husband loves the seafood specialty pizza ( a must try if you like seafood).
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