Tony's Southside Pizza

I almost don't want to five 5 stars to preserve how good of a secret this place is. Don't be fooled by the reviews. This isn't a regular pizza place, it's a very romantic and intimate restaurant that is more of an experience, taking you back to another time and the feel of real home cooking. It isn't the place to just pick up a pizza or be in-and-out.I went there on a date and it was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. First of all, super cozy and intimate. The waitress comes out and talks to you about the wines, how it connects to her family's history...they bring out drinks. Then you order appetizer and food. We had meatballs, cavatelli and bread. The portions weren't huge but when you eat slowly they were very filling and satisfying. It was a little over $50 but we left full, satisfied, and we had a wonderful night, it was like we lost track of time.A real gem and important in a place of quick restaurants where everyone is on their cell phone the whole time and orders everything at once. HIGHLY recommend for dates or great conversation dinners with good people.Also, make sure to call ahead and make a reservation.

I don't understand why this place always makes lists for "hidden gems" in Cleveland. The food portions are laughable for the cost. A "pizza" is a little less than 6 inches. The staff was pressuring us to order more food and drinks which was very uncomfortable. Also they do not take cards so you have to go across the street to the atm to get cash

Friend-of-a-friend brought us to Tony's Southside a few weeks back...kind of skeptical upon arrival, but that was quickly out the window after the warm welcome, great service and terrific meal we had. Be forewarned...the space is very small and intimate, but don't let that scare you away. The old-time feel of the decor and the rich wood tones makes for a very unique setting for a meal.The six of us sat at the bar and spent the entire evening conversing with the owners behind the bar and in the kitchen. It is very clear his couple really cares about the quality of what they are serving their patrons, from hand-crafted cocktails to special-order dishes they were accommodating in every way.We sampled a number of their Greco-Roman dishes that were all shareable. Our salad had a tangy oil and vinegar dressing with crumbled blue cheese...very zippy start to the meal! We followed that with an order of Italian meatballs. They were hearty and their sauce also had a slight tang to it (more on the vinegar side than sweet, which we like). The Piccolo pizza was very small (personal pan pizza sized) but the flavor was spot on...artichokes, red peppers, olives set atop the same tangy red sauce. Finally, I was able to sample the lamb meatballs with yogurt sauce which were mild and perfectly cooked.Overall this place was a great "hidden gem" of a find...so glad we ended up here that night! One last word of warning, they are a CASH ONLY establishment, so come well stocked (although there are ATMs close by).Enjoy!

This rating is for an extremely bizarre experience me and my fiance had their this last winter. I was back in town for a College friends wedding and me and my then girlfriend were staying in lovely Tremont! After a night of catching up with friends we got back to our Airbnb and decided some pizza sounded pretty delicious, as it usually does after a few drinks. We called Tony's Southside Pizza as it had some great reviews to see if we could put in an order and come pick it up. We were told over the phone that they don't do that, and we'd have to come in and place an order. Thought it was strange for a pizza place not to take orders over the phone but nonetheless we walked over to the cozy, dimly lit restaurant.When we arrived we were ushered over to a table next to a fake fireplace which was nice and warm. And then the waitress/bartender started in on the spiel on how everything is made from scratch and organic and blah blah blah. Oh and also, that they're cash only... So I got up, put my winter layers back on and walked across the street to an ATM. Get back with the cash and we put an order in for one of the pizzas she recommended. We order a couple drinks while the pizza is cooking also explaining to the waitress that we'd like the pizza to go as its getting late. Finally the pizza comes out, and it looks like one of those little personal sized digiorno pizzas you'd get at a ball game. The waitress brought it out on a plate and refused to put it in a box until we both ate a piece there,.....super uncomfortable as she stood there and stared at us taking our first bite. After we finished half our $20 personal sized pizza the waitress begrudgingly boxed it up. For two beers and a tiny pizza we left there paying almost $40.00, and still hungry. I feel like I'm being pretty harsh, but honestly this place was awful. Would've done much better going to the grocery store for a frozen pizza twice the size and using my debit card.

A true hidden gem in Tremont and one of our favorites. Spectacular food handmade by Tony, masterful seasonal cocktail menu crafted by Eleny, great ambiance, good company. You feel like you're part of the family! Only open Fridays and Saturdays with limited seating and cash only.

A true treasure in Tremont. The best individual pizzas around town. The service is always great and the family who owns the restaurant is a pleasure to talk to. My personal favorite is the centurian pizza. If you happen to stop into Tonys be sure to end your meal with the cheesecake, you will not be disappointed. Don't forget to check out the hand crafted cocktails.

Uhh...am I in the right place?This place may catch you off guard. The sign and the name basically say "Tremont dive with crappy pizza" but when you enter you're flanked by flickering candles, dark stained wood and a mini grand piano!? Uhh, what? Picture the Velvet Tango Room back room without the $15 drinks and with excellent small plates. It's a strange bar with just as strange hours . It's only open on weekends but if you can catch it, it's well worth the stop. The bartenders are quick and responsive and you don't feel out-of place by just ordering a Miller Light. I would like to note they do have a decent wine selection though so it's the perfect place for a night cap.The food is all very good and typical of your finer dining establishments. The pizza is delicious as are the other appetizers I've tried. What would I change? Well..maybe the name and the sign. They just don't live up to the higher-end establishment that you find inside.

Stumbled upon this place by a recommendation from a bar goer next to our party. From the outside, it doesn't look like very much, but inside its very nicely appointed. Interior is very classy with dark wood paneling, piano, and mood lighting. There are a few tables but are placed very closely together, it's a bit small inside but that shouldn't deter you from this place.The cocktails are seasonal and from what I've tried they were all very good. Reasonably priced and packed with complex flavors and booze. I don't remember the name of the drink that I ordered but I can assure you it was very delicious! I also tried my friend's drinks and they were equally as good! While we were there, we also tried their lamb meat balls and pizza. The meat balls were very good and so was the pizza but the sizes are on the small size for the price. Very happy to come to know about this place. Will add it to my rotation of cocktail spots!

All of my favorite cocktail bars have become way too popular. I blame Yelp and I blame myself for raving about them on Yelp but regardless, my point is that the best cocktail bars generally become known about town... so my question is why this place hasn't? Honestly, I never would have even considering stopping in this place from the street view. There's a glowing neon blue light making it look like the divey sort of place you don't really want to wander in aimlessly. However, after arriving 15 minutes early for a reservation at Ushabu, we were encouraged to stop in here for a drink by the hostess while waiting out our reservation. The symbiosis ended up working out really well as we felt immediately welcomed into the space by the bartender, Elenny. Elenny is exactly the type of bartender that everyone wants to return to... personable without being nosy, kind without being smarmy and she makes a kickass cocktail. It turns out that all their specialty cocktails are designed by her! We chose two, and were really impressed with both of them. One of them had a mild balsamic undertone which was really understated, but a welcome surprise! Elenny was aware of the fact that we had a short time to enjoy our cocktails and had our check ready to go when we were, which is MUCH appreciated as most diners hate being held captive by the check most of all. We unfortunately didn't have a chance to try the food, but honestly I'd return here just for the cocktails as there's a really mellow vibe that makes me want to revisit. Will I come to regret writing this Yelp review when I return to find this place has become overcrowded just like my other favorite cocktail bars? Perhaps, but it's worth it as I'm thankful I was referred over there by the host next door and I do hope others will give it a try as well.

Incredible place.Wonderful people.Cash only.Dinner for two with couple drinks each and desert $120 including tip.Went with a party of 7 and took about 3 hours.Very small and romantic.Tight squeeze to get into the bathroom.