Yup, I finally made it to the Italian joint that's famous from Drew Carey's humongous pizza order shipped to LA. Except, you know what? I didn't order the pizza. I know, right? I actually had the lunch portion of angel hair pasta and a side salad. Adventurous, I know, but that's what I like. It was good too! Hey, I love me some 'zza and maybe I would have been a little more impressed if I had ordered what makes them famous. But it's not like I didn't like my food, I've just had better. On a positive note, this would be a great place to take the kids. They have the perfect spacing between tables and well, they're just kid-proof all around. Our server was quite interesting too. Imagine a high school wrestler trying to make some money after school, but more interested in the younger girls sitting behind us. Trust me dude, they might give you their number but they'll most likely ignore your calls and I'll tip better anyways. I think I'd like to try this place again when I'm going to order some pizza. I've heard way too much about it not to give it a shot. I'll most likely get it to go though, so I don't have to worry about the waiter disappearing on us. Something to think about: Their signature house dressing is actually pretty sweet for a vinaigrette, so keep that in mind. I much prefer tangy over sweet on my salad.
(3)
Brian D.
The pizza here is phenomenal. They use old style pizza ovens that the branch locations of Antonio's don't have. If you've tried any of the branch locations and have been underwhelmed, you need to try the 'main' spot at Parmatown. With that said -- the decor is stale. The prices are fair, not great. If you want great pizza, great salad (try their house dressing, probably the best Italian i've ever had), etc this is the place. If you're trying to impress a date or guests from out of town, you may want to look elsewhere.
(4)
Amanda C.
While I do not miss Cleveland's weather, or sucky economy, I can truly say that I miss Antonio's. And it's not because of the pizza (although it's very good). If there is one thing that I am in love with it is....wait for it....their salad, and most importantly, their 'signature' dressing. If I could drink it directly out of the bottle, I would. Except that it costs $5.00 each, and living in North Carolina, I don't have as easy access to it as I would like. I'm pretty sure that my husband, being from Toledo, thinks I'm crazy about how much I love their dressing, but willingly lets me buy ten bottles each time we visit. Honestly though, Antonio's pretty much define's West Cleveland to me, period. So GO NOW!
(5)
Jessica G.
Best pizza you will ever have! The sauce is perfection, the dough is fresh, not too thin and not too thick. There is always a perfect amount of cheese and toppings. I have lived in NYC, LA, and everything in between and this is the best pizza, hands down. There house salad dressing is so delicious. A little sweetness and a little tang. Lots of herbs. They sell it in the bottle so I always get one for home. If you don't want pizza, I highly recommend the meatball sub with melted cheese on top and a little extra sauce on the side. (Just because the sauce that good, you might want extra.)
(5)
Luke M.
I've been wanting to try Antonio's for awhile now and when a relative suggested we meetup for 'Pizza and salad' I was semi-enthused. Salads don't really get my motor running if you know what I mean. Right when we walked in I noticed something. When was the last time you went to a restaurant and smelled the food? I can't remember. The smell of Italian cuisine and pizza was amazing. We ordered a antipasta salad that was supposed to feed four. It was huge. I never in a million years thought these words would ever come from my mouth, but they did: "That was a delicious salad". I'm not saying it turned me vegetarian or would make me consider salads as real food... but it was very good! We had on it their Antonio's Italian dressing and it had a unique sweetness to it. The salads eggs, ham, and olives were yummy. The pizza was good, the service was friendly. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else SOON.
(4)
Henry G.
Ok. I always thought pizza was about the same everywhere. I was wrong. This place is fantastic. I tried the Palermo and the Chicago Deep Dish. Wow. Both were absolutely great. Bring a big appetite because the portions are enough to feed a small army. The waitress was wonderful so ask for Barb when you are in. Really, don't skip the place!!!
(5)
Mark G.
Pretty tasty pizza but I sure wouldn't do what Drew Carey did. It definitely doesn't warrant that sort of treatment. I actually preferred Romito's in Independence over this place. Still if you're in the area I wouldn't pass this place up.
(4)
Teddy B.
So I grew up on this stuff....Antonio's Pizza. I loved this stuff before Drew Carey gave it his seal of approval. It all started in a little Italian family restaurant in "Snowville" in Parma for me. They moved across the street and expanded quite a bit. This was the place my family went as a kid, it was the place we Holy Namers always went after our high school games. It is where I go now for CONSISTENTLY Great Memories and great pizza. First off, I must clarify my review is based pretty 90% on their pizza...sure they have other stuff, but is it great? Some yes (try for one Muffalatta) others no (say salad, always been white iceberg less than appealing, however their grated mozzarella and pepper is a good cover up) I can describe their pizza and what makes it so good....For me it's always a deluxe....GREAT freshly baked pizza dough and perfectly crunchy to bite yet soft to chew crust...A well done sauce, and great toppings. I always to opt for Extra cheese. No pizza place anywhere ever gives you enough cheese on any pizza. Fresh pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions finish quite well. Soft chewy warm. Dough you can taste and that tastes good. This is fantastic. From time to time I will get one of the other types of pizzas but the deluxe is by far my favorite. Fresh ingredients (except for mushrooms) make this excellent. Another of their lesser known treats is their Chicago Deep Dish. Not many places can pull it off like Antonio's; even the Chicagoans have forgotten what a pizza PIE is. Overall to sum it up, this has been my lifetime favorite. In fact it's the pizza I compare all pizzas too. Thank you to the LoSchiavo family for your great product!
(5)
Michael J.
On a day road trip to Cleveland we decided to try out this little Italian restaurant, figuring if Drew Carrey orders pizza from here it's at least worth a try! If it would be possible, we would give Antonio's 2.5 stars. It wasn't inedible, but definitely not the best pizza. We tried to order the deep dish pizza without meat, but our server informed us that they pre-make all their deep-dish pizzas so that wouldn't be possible to order it without the meat. Instead we got a large pizza with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives along with a salad. The salad was pretty good, and the dressing (made in house) was delicious. We then had to wait awhile for our pizza, which was not a problem as our server was very attentive and kept checking on us and refilling our drinks. We were disappointed when our pizza came out as it was evident that the green peppers on the pizza were not fresh. They were soggy, and tasted slightly pickled like they came from a can. The mushrooms were also from a can and not fresh. The pizza crust was very crunchy, a good, medium thickness, with a slight sweetness to it. All in all, the restaurant was just "ok", service was very good, pizza toppings were not fresh, which in my book is a deal breaker for good pizza places!
(2)
Tim J.
Pizza pizza pizza.... Was expecting a lot more out of it with all the reviews and Drew Carey newspaper article. It wasn't that it was actually bad pizza, but if I weren't reviewing this restaurant, and anyone asked my about good pizza in the Cleveland area, I don't even think I would think of this place, yet alone say it out loud. I had sausage and onion, and there was very little of either topping on there, and what there was was just OK. The pizza was not that big for the price, which is OK if its a great pie, but it was just a doughy mess. This is the second time I have ever been to Antonio's, and I will probably give the pizza one more chance like a bad ex that you know your just going to be disappointed in the long run, but it could be good, so why not give it one last try. I went with 3 others, and tried the Antonio's trio, which had the lasagna which was great, and shells and fettuccine Alfredo. Of the three things I tried, I would order the lasagna again for sure, but don't really care too much for the alfredo sauce, as it seemed a bit like wallpaper paste in consistency. The server was very polite, and attentive, which is all I really can ask for in a server. My secong biggest problem with the place, after the pizza is very trivial: the glasses. I watched my 10 year old niece go thru 6 glasses, sounds like a lot til you see the glasses. They must be 6 ounces or so before you put any ice in them. Not only was it a pain in the ass for us, and I imagine all guests, but must really suck for the servers, expecially when you get someone who is over ten and very thirsty. Tjhe veal Marsala was said to be very good, but could have been a bit bigger portion size, though the entrees do come with a salad.
(3)
Jim S.
I hoped for a good meal..don't remember the name of the pasta dish I ordered...it had shrimp, clams, sea food...the pasta was pasty..the sauce was watery and wasjkust plain bad... If I wasn't visiting my mother at a nearby hospital...I would have spoken to manager.... I don't enjoy trashing a place..but this had to be worst meal I have been in a long time!
(1)
Melisa L.
This is my favorite restaurant--they have the best pizza anywhere! Anytime i'm back in Cleveland, I go to Antonio's at ParmaTown Mall. I always order the pizza-their italian sausage is the best! I also recommend their salad. It has loads of mozzarella and crisp pepperoni on top, not to mention their house italian dressing! I grew up eating this stuff and I haven't found better yet!
(5)
Steve E.
Went here for the first time based on some of the reviews. I love pizza and I don't mind driving a distance for a great pizza. I live about a half hour away, passing about 50 pizza joints along the way to try this. First impression is that it is dated! My wife and I felt we were back in the 70's! They even had 70's music when we were there. Restaurant Impossible would have had a field day with the old decor and dated furnishings. The service was passable, server never introduced herself. Came to us immediately and asked what we wanted to drink. Not a friendly way to start our dinner. We got sat at a table with the ceiling fan that was blowing very hard and made for an uncomfortable experience, luckily we were able to move. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, salad was okay, nothing to brag about. We ordered a large pepperoni and onions pizza. Pizza tasted very good, sauce was good, dough was a little tasteless though. Overall, based on this experience, I don't think this is a place I would go out of my way to eat. If I would live in the area, I would get the pizza as a carryout only. Decor and service is not enticing and because of it, I am not compelled to return anytime soon. I am happy that the place has a loyal following but they need to get with the times.
(3)
Nikki H.
Literally the best pizza in Cleveland. My family frequents this place for large party get-togethers and the food and service is always top notch. Do not skip the antipasto salad. My boyfriend and I love it but fight over which dressing is best. He's a fan of their house Italian,which I'll happily admit is delicious, but oh my that poppy seed dressing is life changing. I have an uncle who visits from Texas twice a year, and every time he brings a case of poppy seed dressing back home cause it's unlike any other. Now for the real show: the pizza. Their dough is so fresh and soft yet crispy, I literally don't know how they do it. The sauce is perfect, the cheese always melted just right, and so many toppings everyone will be happy. I highly suggest a white pizza with garlic sauce topped with spinach and banana peppers. Ahhmazing. The staff is very polite and know the menu well. They have always been very accommodating when our group of 20 calls for reservations. It's casual dining in a slightly fancy setting, reasonably priced. Perfect.
(5)
Kingsley M.
I've been eating at Antonio's for almost 30 years. Their food is consistently excellent, the service is usually good. Prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for, and the food quality is worth the extra couple of bucks. That being understood, my rating should be higher, but I can't. This restaurant has a problem. After your beautiful pizza is delivered to you on a raised platter, you will discover the problem too. Flies. There, I said it. Just about every time we have eaten there, my companion and I keep one eye and one hand on what we are eating while the other eye keeps watch and the hand stays at the ready to shoo away flies... Usually just one fly to be more accurate. If it wasn't so aggravating, it would be almost comical. This does not seem to be just a warm weather happening. We have had a pesky fly in the dead of winter, which must mean one thing: they live there. An interesting policy of theirs: we all know a pizza generally takes 20 minutes or so to produce. We were on a tight schedule one Saturday afternoon, so I thought to save time we could call in our pizza order while we were on the way. The employee on the phone refused to take my order even though we assured her we were on the way. She said they can't do that on the weekends. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was less than 20% full. I asked for a manager to explain the policy. Our server sent the hostess, who was very apologetic but could not explain why the policy exists. I still don't understand the rationale and would really like to know. If my friend had not been six months pregnant and really craving Antonio's, I would have went somewhere else, which is what, "We won't take your order by phone," seems to indicate we should have done.
(3)
Jenny T.
Always good but slightly higher priced for pizza and spaghetti. Great deep dish pie and son loves the wings. They need to send out coupons. The ones that come are never good at the Parmatown restaurant.
(4)
Art J.
Ordered take-out. Got 2 pizzas and the salad with house dressing. Everything was good. One note: they locations have different ingredients so make sure when you order to clarify what goes on the salads/pizzas.
(4)
Julie H.
This is by far our most fave place to get pizza. We've been here dozens of times over the years. Their special salad with cheese and pepperoni with their own dressing is a great start before the pizza comes out. The only times we've had to wait a little longer to be served was when the place was completely busy. Again the waitstaff are usually attentive and offer drink refills to tide one over. Love their crust dipped in ranch dressing - so good!
(5)
P W.
Most people who grew up or live in the Parma area swear that Antonio's is the best pizza in Cleveland. I don't know about that. It does have a loyal following and people go nuts over it. I do like it. I guess it is some of the best pizza around. If there were a Cleveland style, Antonio's or Danny Boys is probably what I would say sets the bar. The bar inside is pretty cool to drink at. My only gripe with Antonio's is that every one makes a huge deal about it.
(5)
Mike N.
This restaurant is a Parma legend, being around for a long time. I would say there is a lot good, and a lot not so much. First the good: Their pizza is special. Nice variety. Fresh toppings, generously applied. Their deep dish is filling, but not the best (hard to find good deep dish in Cleveland, though). Their salads are OK, but their salad dressing is special. They sell it by the bottle, and it is worth buying. Then there is the rest. There are multiple locations in Parma, but this is the only one with a dining room and a menu including more than pizza. Their menu features your basic pastas with either marinara or alfredo sauce. Both are extremely heavy. Pastas a nicely made and portions are generous. There are no light Italian entrees, unless you count the salads. Service was a bit slow, and less than attentive. So in summary, you can't go wrong ordering carry out pizza, but you can find a better dining room experience elsewhere.
(2)
David L.
Cleveland has incredible food, I believe because of it's unique distance from New York and Chicago. I live in SoCal now, and the pizza is worthless. Antonio's and their perfect sauce and incredible dough and crust will forever be in my dreams. If you like their pizza, we will be friends. This pizza and Angelo's are the best pizza shops I've ever been to, and I'm relatively well travelled. Try the sausage pizza and antipasto salad. If i still lived here, i'd be 300lbs.
(5)
Evil S.
I have to give this place props for consistency: Service was good, as usual; pepperoni rolls were overcooked, as usual; the pizza takes forever to come out, as usual; the cheese pizza is excellent (I mean VERY good) as usual; the selection of other pizza toppings (outside of the sausage) aren't very good and the beer selection (especially the draft beers) are even worse. (Oh and don't order the deep dish, it's a dreadful joke). It's aggevating because this place is really close to being really great, but it seems content to coast by on it's past reputation.
(3)
Edgar L.
OK let me start by saying that I'm from Chicago so I've had some great pizza. This pizza is just alright. I've read reviews that this place was the best pizza in Cleveland. The dough seemed under cooked/soggy . The sausage did taste good but everything else was just bland. For the price I expect way better. A large was small. Costumer service didn't seem that great. Called at 8:30 on Sunday night asking if we could dine in and they said only delivery or carry out. So we place an order for carry out. When we arrive a gentleman asked if we wanted to dine in. That sucked because we had to drive 20 minutes back to the hotel
(2)
German F.
This place isn't what it was......bummer Been coming here since mid 70s and it gone down hill. Soggy undercooked pizza....staff seems challanged. This was a town fav at one point, company franchised....then this one fell apart. Personally thought Chevy blvd was best but havent been in yrs. Hope Loschavios can tighten it up
(3)
Rick W.
i can't believe I've not written a review of Antonio's until now. I'm going to keep it short. I've never had the pizza - at least as far as i know Aside from my sister's home made meatballs, theirs are my favorite. I've tried meatballs at every Italian restaurant i've been to and I maintain that Antonio's are the best. Danielle even got me 2 dozen or so for my birthday last year. it's been a while since she and i went to Antonio's but I look forward to going again soon.
(4)
Scotty D.
I want to give this place 10 Stars. I love this place so much, and I have ever since I was a wee lil' lad. The pizza is fantastic. From the dough, to the sauce, it is perfect. Friendly staff who have been there for years, so its always a familiar face greeting, and serving you. If you are ever in the area, go here. This is truly the BEST pizza in Northeast Ohio. Anyone can make a banner, or flyers saying this, and they do, but Antonios is by far the best. Thank you for being you, Antonios.
(5)
Kaity K.
Hiding in the little strip sharing a parking lot with what used to be ParmaTown mall is a pizza shop pretty famous among the people of Parma. Walking in, I definitely wouldn't be impressed with the decor, which is kind of brown and drab, but the overwhelming smell of pizza wafting through the air blocks out the other senses and makes your mouth water. I decided to go for the basics and what makes this place famous (like I have probably every single time I've been here) and got the Antonio's salad and pizza. The salad is huge (definitely enough for sharing) and is piled high with cheese and fried pepperoni (extra saltiness and crunch-yum!). The pizza is delicious... The perfect thickness of crust paired with a thick layer of gooey cheese. The one complaint I could make is that there is a little too much sauce for my taste, but that's easily fixable with a little squeezing! The waitress we had was a little strange... Very friendly but almost hovered around us just watching. I'd gladly deal with her again just because the food is MUCH better when you eat in here than when you order to go.
(4)
Mark R.
Every bit as good every time. The staff is very experienced and takes great care of you. The quantity of good for the buck it's good but the quality is even better. Although I rarely make it past the pizza party of the menu, the pasta is just as good The secret to the food are the sauces. You can cover up almost any part of pizza if one thing is so - so, but a great sauce is the greatest part. The pizza has real cheeses on it and is cooked in wheel style oven in really old pans. Yes, that matters. Come here and find out why. The Mariana sauce is best stuff they got (for $5 you can take home a quart and act like you can cook! ).The sampler, lasagne, abd asleep street just safe choices, they are best choices beside pizza.
(5)
Nikki L.
Amazing we had a deep dish and normal pizza it was wonderful, the staff was great ... And the house dressing is great!!!!!
(4)
Anthony P.
The best pizza in greater Cleveland! I understand when my good friends that once lived in the Metropolis of Parma come here right off the airplane and directly to Antonio's. Their homemade salad dressings are absolutely the best. You can buy a bottle to go at the restaurant. I really love their Italian dressing. It is sweet and tangy and just divine. Order the Antonio's Special Salad with fried pepperoni and cheese on iceberg lettuce. We had their BBQ chicken wings as an appetizer and I would rank them a 9 plus. They were perfectly cooked. Their pizza is honest as the day is long. It is how pizza should be made with care, love and the finest ingredients. Carry on Antonio's and the LoSchavio family. You do food the right way!
(5)
Bruce C.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. One of the very few good things left standing in Parma. I've been here too many times to count, but I can't remember having a bad meal in 25+ years. My wife and I had our rehearsal dinner here, I've ordered off of their catering menu for a few parties, and I've had their pizza ever since I could remember. Some of my favorites are the Pepperoni Nuggets which are awesome, their Rigatoni with meat sauce, the Chicken Marsala, the Palermo Pizza, their straight Cheese Pizza is one of the best, and I can't forget my favorite salad dressing--the House dressing (Yes, the salad dressing.) If you have a taste for Italian food, you can't go wrong here.
(5)
Steven B.
I would give this a 41/2 if possible. The pizza and antipasta is really good, can't speak to anything else on the menu. The crust is amazing, a little chewy and dense. One of my favorite pizzas in the Cleveland area. Service was ok and there were employees smoking outside the front door, but not the end of the world.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Cara L.
Yup, I finally made it to the Italian joint that's famous from Drew Carey's humongous pizza order shipped to LA. Except, you know what? I didn't order the pizza. I know, right? I actually had the lunch portion of angel hair pasta and a side salad. Adventurous, I know, but that's what I like. It was good too! Hey, I love me some 'zza and maybe I would have been a little more impressed if I had ordered what makes them famous. But it's not like I didn't like my food, I've just had better. On a positive note, this would be a great place to take the kids. They have the perfect spacing between tables and well, they're just kid-proof all around. Our server was quite interesting too. Imagine a high school wrestler trying to make some money after school, but more interested in the younger girls sitting behind us. Trust me dude, they might give you their number but they'll most likely ignore your calls and I'll tip better anyways. I think I'd like to try this place again when I'm going to order some pizza. I've heard way too much about it not to give it a shot. I'll most likely get it to go though, so I don't have to worry about the waiter disappearing on us. Something to think about: Their signature house dressing is actually pretty sweet for a vinaigrette, so keep that in mind. I much prefer tangy over sweet on my salad.
(3)Brian D.
The pizza here is phenomenal. They use old style pizza ovens that the branch locations of Antonio's don't have. If you've tried any of the branch locations and have been underwhelmed, you need to try the 'main' spot at Parmatown. With that said -- the decor is stale. The prices are fair, not great. If you want great pizza, great salad (try their house dressing, probably the best Italian i've ever had), etc this is the place. If you're trying to impress a date or guests from out of town, you may want to look elsewhere.
(4)Amanda C.
While I do not miss Cleveland's weather, or sucky economy, I can truly say that I miss Antonio's. And it's not because of the pizza (although it's very good). If there is one thing that I am in love with it is....wait for it....their salad, and most importantly, their 'signature' dressing. If I could drink it directly out of the bottle, I would. Except that it costs $5.00 each, and living in North Carolina, I don't have as easy access to it as I would like. I'm pretty sure that my husband, being from Toledo, thinks I'm crazy about how much I love their dressing, but willingly lets me buy ten bottles each time we visit. Honestly though, Antonio's pretty much define's West Cleveland to me, period. So GO NOW!
(5)Jessica G.
Best pizza you will ever have! The sauce is perfection, the dough is fresh, not too thin and not too thick. There is always a perfect amount of cheese and toppings. I have lived in NYC, LA, and everything in between and this is the best pizza, hands down. There house salad dressing is so delicious. A little sweetness and a little tang. Lots of herbs. They sell it in the bottle so I always get one for home. If you don't want pizza, I highly recommend the meatball sub with melted cheese on top and a little extra sauce on the side. (Just because the sauce that good, you might want extra.)
(5)Luke M.
I've been wanting to try Antonio's for awhile now and when a relative suggested we meetup for 'Pizza and salad' I was semi-enthused. Salads don't really get my motor running if you know what I mean. Right when we walked in I noticed something. When was the last time you went to a restaurant and smelled the food? I can't remember. The smell of Italian cuisine and pizza was amazing. We ordered a antipasta salad that was supposed to feed four. It was huge. I never in a million years thought these words would ever come from my mouth, but they did: "That was a delicious salad". I'm not saying it turned me vegetarian or would make me consider salads as real food... but it was very good! We had on it their Antonio's Italian dressing and it had a unique sweetness to it. The salads eggs, ham, and olives were yummy. The pizza was good, the service was friendly. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else SOON.
(4)Henry G.
Ok. I always thought pizza was about the same everywhere. I was wrong. This place is fantastic. I tried the Palermo and the Chicago Deep Dish. Wow. Both were absolutely great. Bring a big appetite because the portions are enough to feed a small army. The waitress was wonderful so ask for Barb when you are in. Really, don't skip the place!!!
(5)Mark G.
Pretty tasty pizza but I sure wouldn't do what Drew Carey did. It definitely doesn't warrant that sort of treatment. I actually preferred Romito's in Independence over this place. Still if you're in the area I wouldn't pass this place up.
(4)Teddy B.
So I grew up on this stuff....Antonio's Pizza. I loved this stuff before Drew Carey gave it his seal of approval. It all started in a little Italian family restaurant in "Snowville" in Parma for me. They moved across the street and expanded quite a bit. This was the place my family went as a kid, it was the place we Holy Namers always went after our high school games. It is where I go now for CONSISTENTLY Great Memories and great pizza. First off, I must clarify my review is based pretty 90% on their pizza...sure they have other stuff, but is it great? Some yes (try for one Muffalatta) others no (say salad, always been white iceberg less than appealing, however their grated mozzarella and pepper is a good cover up) I can describe their pizza and what makes it so good....For me it's always a deluxe....GREAT freshly baked pizza dough and perfectly crunchy to bite yet soft to chew crust...A well done sauce, and great toppings. I always to opt for Extra cheese. No pizza place anywhere ever gives you enough cheese on any pizza. Fresh pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions finish quite well. Soft chewy warm. Dough you can taste and that tastes good. This is fantastic. From time to time I will get one of the other types of pizzas but the deluxe is by far my favorite. Fresh ingredients (except for mushrooms) make this excellent. Another of their lesser known treats is their Chicago Deep Dish. Not many places can pull it off like Antonio's; even the Chicagoans have forgotten what a pizza PIE is. Overall to sum it up, this has been my lifetime favorite. In fact it's the pizza I compare all pizzas too. Thank you to the LoSchiavo family for your great product!
(5)Michael J.
On a day road trip to Cleveland we decided to try out this little Italian restaurant, figuring if Drew Carrey orders pizza from here it's at least worth a try! If it would be possible, we would give Antonio's 2.5 stars. It wasn't inedible, but definitely not the best pizza. We tried to order the deep dish pizza without meat, but our server informed us that they pre-make all their deep-dish pizzas so that wouldn't be possible to order it without the meat. Instead we got a large pizza with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives along with a salad. The salad was pretty good, and the dressing (made in house) was delicious. We then had to wait awhile for our pizza, which was not a problem as our server was very attentive and kept checking on us and refilling our drinks. We were disappointed when our pizza came out as it was evident that the green peppers on the pizza were not fresh. They were soggy, and tasted slightly pickled like they came from a can. The mushrooms were also from a can and not fresh. The pizza crust was very crunchy, a good, medium thickness, with a slight sweetness to it. All in all, the restaurant was just "ok", service was very good, pizza toppings were not fresh, which in my book is a deal breaker for good pizza places!
(2)Tim J.
Pizza pizza pizza.... Was expecting a lot more out of it with all the reviews and Drew Carey newspaper article. It wasn't that it was actually bad pizza, but if I weren't reviewing this restaurant, and anyone asked my about good pizza in the Cleveland area, I don't even think I would think of this place, yet alone say it out loud. I had sausage and onion, and there was very little of either topping on there, and what there was was just OK. The pizza was not that big for the price, which is OK if its a great pie, but it was just a doughy mess. This is the second time I have ever been to Antonio's, and I will probably give the pizza one more chance like a bad ex that you know your just going to be disappointed in the long run, but it could be good, so why not give it one last try. I went with 3 others, and tried the Antonio's trio, which had the lasagna which was great, and shells and fettuccine Alfredo. Of the three things I tried, I would order the lasagna again for sure, but don't really care too much for the alfredo sauce, as it seemed a bit like wallpaper paste in consistency. The server was very polite, and attentive, which is all I really can ask for in a server. My secong biggest problem with the place, after the pizza is very trivial: the glasses. I watched my 10 year old niece go thru 6 glasses, sounds like a lot til you see the glasses. They must be 6 ounces or so before you put any ice in them. Not only was it a pain in the ass for us, and I imagine all guests, but must really suck for the servers, expecially when you get someone who is over ten and very thirsty. Tjhe veal Marsala was said to be very good, but could have been a bit bigger portion size, though the entrees do come with a salad.
(3)Jim S.
I hoped for a good meal..don't remember the name of the pasta dish I ordered...it had shrimp, clams, sea food...the pasta was pasty..the sauce was watery and wasjkust plain bad... If I wasn't visiting my mother at a nearby hospital...I would have spoken to manager.... I don't enjoy trashing a place..but this had to be worst meal I have been in a long time!
(1)Melisa L.
This is my favorite restaurant--they have the best pizza anywhere! Anytime i'm back in Cleveland, I go to Antonio's at ParmaTown Mall. I always order the pizza-their italian sausage is the best! I also recommend their salad. It has loads of mozzarella and crisp pepperoni on top, not to mention their house italian dressing! I grew up eating this stuff and I haven't found better yet!
(5)Steve E.
Went here for the first time based on some of the reviews. I love pizza and I don't mind driving a distance for a great pizza. I live about a half hour away, passing about 50 pizza joints along the way to try this. First impression is that it is dated! My wife and I felt we were back in the 70's! They even had 70's music when we were there. Restaurant Impossible would have had a field day with the old decor and dated furnishings. The service was passable, server never introduced herself. Came to us immediately and asked what we wanted to drink. Not a friendly way to start our dinner. We got sat at a table with the ceiling fan that was blowing very hard and made for an uncomfortable experience, luckily we were able to move. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, salad was okay, nothing to brag about. We ordered a large pepperoni and onions pizza. Pizza tasted very good, sauce was good, dough was a little tasteless though. Overall, based on this experience, I don't think this is a place I would go out of my way to eat. If I would live in the area, I would get the pizza as a carryout only. Decor and service is not enticing and because of it, I am not compelled to return anytime soon. I am happy that the place has a loyal following but they need to get with the times.
(3)Nikki H.
Literally the best pizza in Cleveland. My family frequents this place for large party get-togethers and the food and service is always top notch. Do not skip the antipasto salad. My boyfriend and I love it but fight over which dressing is best. He's a fan of their house Italian,which I'll happily admit is delicious, but oh my that poppy seed dressing is life changing. I have an uncle who visits from Texas twice a year, and every time he brings a case of poppy seed dressing back home cause it's unlike any other. Now for the real show: the pizza. Their dough is so fresh and soft yet crispy, I literally don't know how they do it. The sauce is perfect, the cheese always melted just right, and so many toppings everyone will be happy. I highly suggest a white pizza with garlic sauce topped with spinach and banana peppers. Ahhmazing. The staff is very polite and know the menu well. They have always been very accommodating when our group of 20 calls for reservations. It's casual dining in a slightly fancy setting, reasonably priced. Perfect.
(5)Kingsley M.
I've been eating at Antonio's for almost 30 years. Their food is consistently excellent, the service is usually good. Prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for, and the food quality is worth the extra couple of bucks. That being understood, my rating should be higher, but I can't. This restaurant has a problem. After your beautiful pizza is delivered to you on a raised platter, you will discover the problem too. Flies. There, I said it. Just about every time we have eaten there, my companion and I keep one eye and one hand on what we are eating while the other eye keeps watch and the hand stays at the ready to shoo away flies... Usually just one fly to be more accurate. If it wasn't so aggravating, it would be almost comical. This does not seem to be just a warm weather happening. We have had a pesky fly in the dead of winter, which must mean one thing: they live there. An interesting policy of theirs: we all know a pizza generally takes 20 minutes or so to produce. We were on a tight schedule one Saturday afternoon, so I thought to save time we could call in our pizza order while we were on the way. The employee on the phone refused to take my order even though we assured her we were on the way. She said they can't do that on the weekends. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was less than 20% full. I asked for a manager to explain the policy. Our server sent the hostess, who was very apologetic but could not explain why the policy exists. I still don't understand the rationale and would really like to know. If my friend had not been six months pregnant and really craving Antonio's, I would have went somewhere else, which is what, "We won't take your order by phone," seems to indicate we should have done.
(3)Jenny T.
Always good but slightly higher priced for pizza and spaghetti. Great deep dish pie and son loves the wings. They need to send out coupons. The ones that come are never good at the Parmatown restaurant.
(4)Art J.
Ordered take-out. Got 2 pizzas and the salad with house dressing. Everything was good. One note: they locations have different ingredients so make sure when you order to clarify what goes on the salads/pizzas.
(4)Julie H.
This is by far our most fave place to get pizza. We've been here dozens of times over the years. Their special salad with cheese and pepperoni with their own dressing is a great start before the pizza comes out. The only times we've had to wait a little longer to be served was when the place was completely busy. Again the waitstaff are usually attentive and offer drink refills to tide one over. Love their crust dipped in ranch dressing - so good!
(5)P W.
Most people who grew up or live in the Parma area swear that Antonio's is the best pizza in Cleveland. I don't know about that. It does have a loyal following and people go nuts over it. I do like it. I guess it is some of the best pizza around. If there were a Cleveland style, Antonio's or Danny Boys is probably what I would say sets the bar. The bar inside is pretty cool to drink at. My only gripe with Antonio's is that every one makes a huge deal about it.
(5)Mike N.
This restaurant is a Parma legend, being around for a long time. I would say there is a lot good, and a lot not so much. First the good: Their pizza is special. Nice variety. Fresh toppings, generously applied. Their deep dish is filling, but not the best (hard to find good deep dish in Cleveland, though). Their salads are OK, but their salad dressing is special. They sell it by the bottle, and it is worth buying. Then there is the rest. There are multiple locations in Parma, but this is the only one with a dining room and a menu including more than pizza. Their menu features your basic pastas with either marinara or alfredo sauce. Both are extremely heavy. Pastas a nicely made and portions are generous. There are no light Italian entrees, unless you count the salads. Service was a bit slow, and less than attentive. So in summary, you can't go wrong ordering carry out pizza, but you can find a better dining room experience elsewhere.
(2)David L.
Cleveland has incredible food, I believe because of it's unique distance from New York and Chicago. I live in SoCal now, and the pizza is worthless. Antonio's and their perfect sauce and incredible dough and crust will forever be in my dreams. If you like their pizza, we will be friends. This pizza and Angelo's are the best pizza shops I've ever been to, and I'm relatively well travelled. Try the sausage pizza and antipasto salad. If i still lived here, i'd be 300lbs.
(5)Evil S.
I have to give this place props for consistency: Service was good, as usual; pepperoni rolls were overcooked, as usual; the pizza takes forever to come out, as usual; the cheese pizza is excellent (I mean VERY good) as usual; the selection of other pizza toppings (outside of the sausage) aren't very good and the beer selection (especially the draft beers) are even worse. (Oh and don't order the deep dish, it's a dreadful joke). It's aggevating because this place is really close to being really great, but it seems content to coast by on it's past reputation.
(3)Edgar L.
OK let me start by saying that I'm from Chicago so I've had some great pizza. This pizza is just alright. I've read reviews that this place was the best pizza in Cleveland. The dough seemed under cooked/soggy . The sausage did taste good but everything else was just bland. For the price I expect way better. A large was small. Costumer service didn't seem that great. Called at 8:30 on Sunday night asking if we could dine in and they said only delivery or carry out. So we place an order for carry out. When we arrive a gentleman asked if we wanted to dine in. That sucked because we had to drive 20 minutes back to the hotel
(2)German F.
This place isn't what it was......bummer Been coming here since mid 70s and it gone down hill. Soggy undercooked pizza....staff seems challanged. This was a town fav at one point, company franchised....then this one fell apart. Personally thought Chevy blvd was best but havent been in yrs. Hope Loschavios can tighten it up
(3)Rick W.
i can't believe I've not written a review of Antonio's until now. I'm going to keep it short. I've never had the pizza - at least as far as i know Aside from my sister's home made meatballs, theirs are my favorite. I've tried meatballs at every Italian restaurant i've been to and I maintain that Antonio's are the best. Danielle even got me 2 dozen or so for my birthday last year. it's been a while since she and i went to Antonio's but I look forward to going again soon.
(4)Scotty D.
I want to give this place 10 Stars. I love this place so much, and I have ever since I was a wee lil' lad. The pizza is fantastic. From the dough, to the sauce, it is perfect. Friendly staff who have been there for years, so its always a familiar face greeting, and serving you. If you are ever in the area, go here. This is truly the BEST pizza in Northeast Ohio. Anyone can make a banner, or flyers saying this, and they do, but Antonios is by far the best. Thank you for being you, Antonios.
(5)Kaity K.
Hiding in the little strip sharing a parking lot with what used to be ParmaTown mall is a pizza shop pretty famous among the people of Parma. Walking in, I definitely wouldn't be impressed with the decor, which is kind of brown and drab, but the overwhelming smell of pizza wafting through the air blocks out the other senses and makes your mouth water. I decided to go for the basics and what makes this place famous (like I have probably every single time I've been here) and got the Antonio's salad and pizza. The salad is huge (definitely enough for sharing) and is piled high with cheese and fried pepperoni (extra saltiness and crunch-yum!). The pizza is delicious... The perfect thickness of crust paired with a thick layer of gooey cheese. The one complaint I could make is that there is a little too much sauce for my taste, but that's easily fixable with a little squeezing! The waitress we had was a little strange... Very friendly but almost hovered around us just watching. I'd gladly deal with her again just because the food is MUCH better when you eat in here than when you order to go.
(4)Mark R.
Every bit as good every time. The staff is very experienced and takes great care of you. The quantity of good for the buck it's good but the quality is even better. Although I rarely make it past the pizza party of the menu, the pasta is just as good The secret to the food are the sauces. You can cover up almost any part of pizza if one thing is so - so, but a great sauce is the greatest part. The pizza has real cheeses on it and is cooked in wheel style oven in really old pans. Yes, that matters. Come here and find out why. The Mariana sauce is best stuff they got (for $5 you can take home a quart and act like you can cook! ).The sampler, lasagne, abd asleep street just safe choices, they are best choices beside pizza.
(5)Nikki L.
Amazing we had a deep dish and normal pizza it was wonderful, the staff was great ... And the house dressing is great!!!!!
(4)Anthony P.
The best pizza in greater Cleveland! I understand when my good friends that once lived in the Metropolis of Parma come here right off the airplane and directly to Antonio's. Their homemade salad dressings are absolutely the best. You can buy a bottle to go at the restaurant. I really love their Italian dressing. It is sweet and tangy and just divine. Order the Antonio's Special Salad with fried pepperoni and cheese on iceberg lettuce. We had their BBQ chicken wings as an appetizer and I would rank them a 9 plus. They were perfectly cooked. Their pizza is honest as the day is long. It is how pizza should be made with care, love and the finest ingredients. Carry on Antonio's and the LoSchavio family. You do food the right way!
(5)Bruce C.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. One of the very few good things left standing in Parma. I've been here too many times to count, but I can't remember having a bad meal in 25+ years. My wife and I had our rehearsal dinner here, I've ordered off of their catering menu for a few parties, and I've had their pizza ever since I could remember. Some of my favorites are the Pepperoni Nuggets which are awesome, their Rigatoni with meat sauce, the Chicken Marsala, the Palermo Pizza, their straight Cheese Pizza is one of the best, and I can't forget my favorite salad dressing--the House dressing (Yes, the salad dressing.) If you have a taste for Italian food, you can't go wrong here.
(5)Steven B.
I would give this a 41/2 if possible. The pizza and antipasta is really good, can't speak to anything else on the menu. The crust is amazing, a little chewy and dense. One of my favorite pizzas in the Cleveland area. Service was ok and there were employees smoking outside the front door, but not the end of the world.
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