In the eternal quest for pizza perfection, there exists a humble storefront in Cleveland where dough, sauce, and toppings transcend their basic elements to become something magical.
Il Rione Pizzeria sits unassumingly in Ohio City, a neighborhood gem that locals guard with the fervor of those protecting a delicious secret.
But word has spread, and now pizza pilgrims journey from Toledo to Cincinnati just for a taste of what might be Ohio’s finest pepperoni pizza.
The black brick exterior gives little hint of the culinary treasures within, save for a simple circular sign announcing its presence without fanfare…