After searching around the Cleveland area for great pizza, I found some excellent ones. But NOTHING, not even some of the best in NY, beats Porta Alba for me. I love this style of pizza, but often it is just not filling enough. Not at Alba. The pies are as hearty as they are light, if you can even imagine.
I haven't been to the Hilldale location, just the old one downtown, and that particular space was wonderful. Intimate and cozy, you feel as though you've been invited to dinner at someone's house. The owners are so nice. The wine is a perfect complement to the pizza. And the tiramisu was among the best I've had.
I dream of this pizza!!
Also, my friend Leslie sings there pretty often -- go and see her; she's amazing!