01
Best overall pick
Sweet Basil
Canterbury Plaza On Center Ridge • Gourmet Sit-Down Pizzeria • Local Favorite For Full-On Pizza Nights
Thoughtful toppings, a cozy dining room, and consistently well-made pies make Sweet Basil the go-to choice when you really care about your pizza.
Sweet Basil leans into the gourmet side of pizza, with well-balanced specialty pies and a crust that hits the sweet spot between chewy and crisp. The dining room feels intimate without being stuffy, so it works as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for a low-key date. Round things out with a salad or appetizer and you’ve got a complete, lingering meal instead of just a quick slice.
02
Best thin-crust stop
Mikey's Pizza
Crocker Park East Side • Thin-Crust Pizzeria • Best For A Crisp, Modern Slice
Mikey's turns out crackly thin pies with punchy toppings in a bright, modern space steps from the rest of Crocker Park.
The focus here is on a super-thin crust that stays crisp under generous cheese and bold toppings, from classic pepperoni to trendier hot-honey drizzles. It’s a natural fit before or after shopping or a movie, with a fast-casual setup that still feels more polished than a typical slice joint. If you like to taste char and texture in every bite, this is the place to start.
03
Best Neapolitan-style pies
3 Palms Pizzeria
Crocker Park Main Plaza • Wood-Fired Neapolitan Spot • Best For A Sit-Down, Shared Pie
3 Palms serves blistered, wood-fired pizzas with a softer, foldable center and a full menu that makes it easy to linger.
Pizzas here arrive with leopard-spotted crusts and a tender center, more in line with a true Neapolitan pie than a heavy Midwestern slice. The menu tends to highlight quality ingredients over overloaded toppings, and there’s enough beyond pizza to keep a whole table happy. Between the bar, the plaza-side energy, and the open-kitchen vibe, it feels like a night out rather than a quick grab-and-go.
04
Best neighborhood hangout
Cavoli's Pizza Shop
Dover Center / Bay Village Border • Family-Friendly Pizza Pub • Best For Groups And Game Nights
Cavoli's is the kind of relaxed, locals-first spot where you can linger over a pizza, a drink, and the game without feeling rushed.
Family-owned and perched near the Westlake–Bay Village line, Cavoli's feels like a neighborhood fixture the moment you walk in. The pizza leans hearty, with plenty of toppings and a crust sturdy enough to hold up under them, plus a full bar and crowd-pleasing sides. It’s an easy pick for a casual birthday, a team outing, or any night when you want a laid-back room and reliable comfort food.
05
Best delivery-focused option
Romeo's Pizza
Clague Road Corridor • Carryout And Delivery Chain • Best For Late-Night And Takeout
Romeo's is the workhorse of Westlake pizza: sweet-leaning sauce, sturdy crust, and plenty of topping combinations ready for takeout or delivery.
Romeo's is a regional chain, but the Westlake outpost feels very plugged into the neighborhood, especially when you need pizza to show up hot at your door. The pies are built on a slightly thicker crust with a distinctive, sweeter red sauce that wins over kids and late-night snackers alike. With specialty pizzas, wings, and build-your-own options, it’s the most dependable choice when the priority is convenience without totally sacrificing flavor.