(216) 795-0463
2197 Murray Hill Rd
Cleveland,
OH
44106
41.5037
-81.6007
Neighborhood: University
What People Are Saying About Valentino's
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Under a yellow awning, this family-run pizzeria in Little Italy has made its reputation dishing perfect pies--fragrant, expertly charred in a stainless-steel hearth, and mottled with melting mozzarella--to the University Circle and college crowds. But the pasta dinners loaded with family-recipe meatballs and homemade sausage are also a real find (salad and bread included). The meatball sub, four tennis ball-sized beauties in a foil-wrapped, foot-long roll, qualifies as a feast.
10/26/07
Best pizza ever.
by evo_ix_52
Best pizza ever. My favorites are Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon. My roommate worked at the competing pizzeria Mama Santa's. They're both good, but valentino's has the best sauce of all time.
08/21/07
Browns or Steelers, Yankees or Red Sox, Mama Santa or Valentino's...it's one or the other!
by tenaciousdv
Like the title suggests, people seem to love one or the other of these rival pizza shops in the Little Italy neighborhood. For me, Mama Santa is the winner...hands down!!! I have tried Valentino's a few times and found it to be drastically overpriced considering it tastes like frozen pizza. If you like the bland, flat, stone oven type of pizza, you may be happy. I'll eat anything and I LOVE pizza, but Mama Santa's sauce makes this a no contest. Plus, Valentino's is more than double the price for a large pie. While the service is typically unfriendly at Mama Santa, especially the girls behind the counter...you'll be happier with the food.
04/10/07
THE BEST PIZZA IN OHIO!!!!!!!!!
by christof92
the best pizza in Ohio by far!!!!!!!! i can't find another pizza like it!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe the taste!!!!!!!!!! those Italians know how to cook a pizza!!!!!!!!
- Pros: best
The Details on Valentino's
Know Before You Go:
Walk-up required, since delivery is restricted to a few regulars.
Save Time:
Pickup time averages under 20 minutes, except on busy holidays like Halloween.
Where to Sit:
A 12-table outdoor patio, open April-October, provides an alfresco dining experience and great people-watching.
What to Drink:
Beverage selection is limited to a soft drink cooler. No espresso unfortunately.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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