Tony’s Southside Pizza

This place is something else. Went there thinking we would find a diamond in the rough. Turned out to be just rough. The people were very nice and like the other reviews told us how everything was made from scratch. I’m not doubting it was once made from scratch, but it was probably 3 months ago… ordered meatballs. both Italian and Greek… both were cold and obviously previously frozen… for 5 small meatballs it was $ 16…we got 2 dishes that were described as pull apart bread… both tasted exactly the same and room temperature and again totaled $ 16…we then got 3 «pizzas» and a pasta dish… the pizzas were the size of a Red Baron single serve pizza that ranged from 12 – 14 dollars… they were average at the very best and the pasta dish was described as «terrible». The «chef» came out and asked how everything was… a guest at our tabled questioned why everything was so expensive for what you got… the «chef» who was wearing a faded Tim Couch jersey and had a 1 foot beard said very cocky like «we serve quality and if you want a 12 inch 5.99 pizza go to little ceasars»…just so he knows you can go to Dante down the street and pay the same amount and get Michelin Star food… because you put cheese and rosemary on a piece of dough that tasted like it was dusted with sugar does not make it quality… There was no heat, the bill was $ 157, and this place should be ashamed of itself… I am 33 years old and have eaten in and around Cleveland for a long time and have never posted a Unilocal review… do not be fooled by these people… it is a disgrace… to wrap it up, we literally went to another restaurant after to get more food because we left hungry and felt like someone stole our money…

Went here to have a late dinner with my girlfriend, really nice looking spot with a very charming little bar. Family owned I’m assuming and and bartender was as nice as she was slow. Our appetizer came out before our drinks, odd. If you are looking for a value do not go here!!! 8 oz of frozen cavatelli $ 20– again everybody was very nice but it is so so so slow in here, just terrible. I would not go here again and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else does– also the cook was walking around the dining room in a sleeveless shirt (think that he was the owner) either way that’s gross– get it together Tony–

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!

I love this place and don’t get here enough. If you’re looking for a high value meal, Tony’s is not for you. It’s great for cocktails and its low key ambiance. It’s family owned and they are super sweet. I won’t lie that service is not rapid so please don’t come with the idea that you’ll have dinner in an hour and be gone. You must come to relax with someone who makes good conversation, enjoys a strong and delicious cocktail, and has a pocket full of cash. Sorry, no credit cards.

I lived in Tremont for 4 years before I made my way to Tony’s, and for good reason. This place is only open Friday and Saturday nights, and it’s easy to walk right past it. When you open the front door, you walk into a old world, dark paneled room with a long bar, piano and 25 seats squeezed into the tiny space.
Tony’s is a family restaurant, passed down from the previous generation and marrying both Grecian and Italian food. Let’s start with cocktails — their cocktail list is changed seasonally. We were surprised with how well balanced they were, and they have a rule — if your drink comes with fruit, don’t waste it. They are not kidding! The fruit in the cocktails was unbelievable, truly delicious (especially the cherries).
As other reviewers have stated, their portion sizes for food are on the smaller side. The meatball appetizer is 2 meatballs — of a normal size. We thought they were standard, but not spectacular. The pizzas are 6″ in size, and yes, they really are small. We did really enjoy our pizza, the crust was really delightful and the toppings were fresh. I also enjoyed a lime, ricotta, gelatin dessert that was odd — but fantastic (getting better with each bite).
The best part of the restaurant are the people who own it and work there. This is truly a family restaurant, they are proud of the food, the beverages and the care that they put into the business. We are looking forward to going again.

Some friends recommended Tony’s Southside to us and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We had pasta; salad; pizza; and cocktails — all of which were delicious! We will be back! Great establishment!

Is this place a joke? Our server went on and on about how everything is made from scratch. My $ 18 pizza was the size of 1 regular slice of pizza. Again, the server said «it’s all made from scratch. It’s not Dominoes». I’ve had many great made from scratch pizzas that didn’t cost $ 18/​slice. This one must have been made from gold. It tasted like DiGiorno pizza. All I could do was laugh. I thought I was being pranked. It’s also only open 2 days a week? This has to be a front for something. There’s only room for 6 people in the dining room and I can’t imagine anyone going there twice unless they want to show their friends how weird this place is.

I really really wanted this place to be my favorite restaurant in Tremont.
Decidedly not so. As everyone has mentioned, it’s a TINY room, very dark and very cool. I want to go back for cocktails on a snowy night in December.
Just don’t eat there. Trust me. The menu is (from a design viewpoint) kind of a joke. There are about 6 pages of menu and about 6 pages of blah blah talking about how everything is Old World, made from scratch etc. Listen Bartender Lady, if your food can’t speak for itself, no amount of text is going to convince me otherwise. Me and my girlfriend went on a Friday night and were very disappointed in the experience. We got the meatball app, which is literally TWO meatballs, smaller than golf balls, for $ 8. Friends, these are not worth four dollars a piece. Bland bland bland, much like everything else we had. So we had 3 cocktails total, the two meatballs, two ‘piccolini’ pizzas and a pasta entrée. $ 85 and we were still hungry when we left.
I hate to be the world’s biggest cynic, but I have a really REALLY hard time believing that everything is made from scratch in a restaurant that is open two nights a week for ten hours total over those two days. I’ve worked in the business for a long time, there’s simply no way they’ve making all that stuff fresh and it really doesn’t taste like it. I really don’t mind paying good money but it’s gotta be worth it and Tony’s is just not worth it. I’ve honestly had better Italian at Brio. Sad but true.

Somehow I always manage to stretch my birthday into a three-​week event… Tony’s Southside was my absolute favorite of all my birthday dinners this year!
We ended up getting a couple cocktails, meatball appetizer, three pizzas (my favorite was the prosciutto and hot peppers), a beer, glass of wine, dessert and one cup of coffee. The bill was almost $ 100. Although I wasn’t the one footing the bill that evening, I can honestly say that this place is worth it!
The ambience and the homey-​friendliness of the husband/​wife/​sister running the place was incredible and the food was so great. They use a Sunday-​style meat sauce rather than pizza sauce which has so much depth and pairs perfectly with the sweetness in their pizza dough. I am drooling remembering it.
Keep in mind, their pizza is not meant to be scarfed down but savored and appreciated; there is so much flavor and texture going on. I can’t wait to go back for more.

First off, this is not a pizza joint. it’s a dimly lit, intimate small Italian eatery/​bar. This place is only open Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 7pm. The interior is dark… very dark. So much so that when you walk in it’s intimidating because you cannot see a damn thing with all the dark wood in the place. Little candles on each table. Love the cozy high-​top tables for two. We ordered the homemade pierogi and it was delicious. Then it was time to choose a pizza or an entrée. Tony’s pizza is ONLY served in 6″ individual «piccolini» size. They start at $ 8 and go up to $ 14. Kinda pricey for a 6″ pie… The pizza tasted very good, and the server told us everything is made from scratch. The cavatelli was very good but was it worth $ 18? No, not for the portion size. But going to Tony’s is a great experience if you want to have a drink at a dimly lit, intimate bar and have a quiet conversation. More than 40+ types of bottled beer (and ONLY bottled beer… no tap). Pretty good wine selection although they don’t have a wine list. And if you’re looking for the bathroom like I was, look for the «Scooby Doo» panels to press on and find it.

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.

Stopped in here for a bite to eat between bars. The place has a lot of character and good selection of beer. It is only open on the weekends and is very small. The pizza menu is diverse and long. It was very good but be warned that they are super tiny and expensive. Worth checking out and then maybe grabbing a snack later.