Cleveland is a foodie's dream. This eclectic city has drawn big thinkers from all over the world, and some of them have established authentic and taste bud-tantalizing eateries. If you've never heard of Citizen Pie Pizza, you may be surprised to learn that its owner Vytauras Sasnaukas actually came to Cleveland from Lithuania. As the Soviet occupation ended, businesses like pizza shops began popping up. By this time, according to their website, Sasnaukas was already in culinary school and was well on his way to serving the best pizza in Cleveland. His most recent endeavor, Citizen Pie Roman Cafe, serves up pizza like you've never had before. Drawing inspiration from Roman-style pizza pies, these servings are beyond excellent. Check it out:
If you've never been to Citizen Pie, its new East Fourth Street location is the perfect place to christen your taste buds.
Here, the pizzas are baked in rectangular pans and fired up in an Italian oven, creating a flavorful indulgence like you've never known before.
The Pizza al Taglio, or pizza by the slice, utilizes both local and imported ingredients when appropriate, and its owners only use the best.
The best part about this "by the slice" approach is that while you can order a whole pizza to go, you can also mix and match slices to create the ultimate pizza pie.
If you think all pizza is created equal, think again. This particular recipe relies on a 96-hour fermentation, according to their website, which produces a fluffy crust with a crispy, crunchy base.
If that's not enough to delight your taste buds, you will also appreciate their partnership with Six Shooter Coffee and Bigmouth Donuts. Snag your pizza early in the day and pair it with a caffeine boost, or indulge in donuts for dessert.
Cleveland's dining scene is a melting pot of inspiration, but this spot will truly take your taste buds straight to Rome.
Indulge your taste buds at Citizen Pie Roman Cafe on East Fourth Street.
Citizen Pie doubtlessly serves the best pizza in Cleveland, drawing from authentic Old World recipes and making them uniquely Cleveland. What do you think? Have you ever visited Citizen Pie Roman Cafe? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Longing for more pizza? Check out our previous article spotlighting local pizza shops.
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