Biga Wood Fired Pizzeria
9145 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH, 44094
Biga Wood Fired Pizzeria Menu
Sorry, We are updating this restaurant menu details.
Visit below restaurant in Kirtland for healthy meals suggestion.
Visit below restaurant in Kirtland for healthy meals suggestion.
Sorry, We are updating this restaurant cholesterol menu details.
Sorry, we don't have Q&A for this restaurant.
Sorry, No Coupons available for this restaurant.
-
Address :
9145 Chillicothe Rd
Kirtland, OH, 44094 - Phone (440) 379-7313
- Website https://bigapizzeria.net
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
WE SERVE THE FOLLOWING STATES
Looky Weed - Buy Marijuana Online
Looky Weed is here to help you navigate the maze of legalized marijuana. We provide you with a complete dispensary directory.
Mark H.
We ate at Biga when it first opened. It is a very unique idea and a very nice newly remodeled facility. I like that they use all locally grown produce and very fresh ingredients. The menu is small, and lacking in choice due to seasonal limitations, it is only open wed-sat. So call before you head out. Overall had a great time and really enjoyed the pizza.
(4)Jen M.
Right out of the gate: pizza is very good. The flavor and texture of the crust are 5 stars all the way BUT some parts of it were burnt. Now, I know wood fired pizza ovens are screamingly hot but it was unevenly cooked in spots. The Margherita pizza was good with the cheese and basil but I felt like it needed a touch of salt. Mozzarella cheese on there was 5 stars just like the crust. The pizza is served PIPING HOT...too hot to eat or taste when it arrives at the table. So keep the table conversation going for at least 5 minutes while you stare it on the table (see: torture). The Caesar salad was a bit odd. It is not like a traditional Caesar. The meatballs were okay...there is some type of binder in them that makes them slightly crunchy. Tomato sauce is good. Ho Ho dessert was stupidly good and large enough for 3 of us to eat. Now here is the real ding...it was hot as balls in the restaurant. Again, I know those wood fired ovens kick off a lot of heat but it was downright uncomfortable in the restaurant to eat. I don't know if their A/C wasn't working properly but I don't think I will go back there to eat when it is north of 80 degrees outside. That, or I will get carryout or wait until Fall to go back. Surprisingly, I was expecting this place to knock me over with its pizza but I would say it is pretty close to Crostata's in Highland Heights.
(3)Kelly F.
Biga won my husband and me over, let me count the ways: 1) BYOB: we happily brought a bottle of wine to reminisce of a somewhat recent trip to Napa, opened with a very minimal corkage fee. 2) Local/Seasonal Salads A'plenty: so many delicious options to choose from, we went with the Beet, Pistachio, and goat cheese (perfect for sharing). 3) Creative/Innovative White *and* Red Pizzas: we ordered a pizza each, knowing that we would have leftovers. The husband went with the Smokey Blue (incredible!) and I went with the Napoletano (pure deliciousness). 4) We were given a pizza box for said leftovers. And, when we forgot the pizza box on our table (that bottle of wine just might have gone to our heads?) we received a thoughtful phone call at the very beginning of our drive home (they had our phone # b/c I had made reservations). We were very thankful for that call and laughed as we turned around to pick up that blissful pizza. 5) Friendly, just attentive enough, service. And, really, they cared enough to call us and let us know we left our pizza on our table! 6) Leftovers. . .we cannot wait to enjoy tomorrow (morning). Go to Biga! Thank me later!
(5)Tara K.
I love Biga!! Have been there six times now and have enjoyed it each time. Local and fresh is important to me, and hard to find in this part of town! The salads are incredible, the pizza is fantastic. (The sweet sausage is a favorite in our family.) Look for the specials they rotate based on what's in season. Try to save room for dessert. Or just get it to go. Totally worth it.
(5)Meredith A.
My expectations were extremely high for Biga and they were absolutely met. We went to Biga at 8:00 on a Friday night. We had made reservations in advance and was glad because the place was pretty full. We ordered two pizzas. The pizzas we absolutely tremendous. We had the J&B and the Spicy pepperoni. You could taste the freshness of the ingredients. The sausage was tremendous. Both pizzas were equally good. The pizzas are about the size of a dinner plate. We did not get salads but they look incredible and they are huge- enough for two people for sure. I also heard the desserts are great but had no room left. The service was perfect. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. The only criticism I have about Biga is that it is small so it can be loud. I also think the pizza is a bit expensive for its price. That being said the food and service is amazing.
(5)Claire S.
The staff was welcoming and friendly. The decor was simple and clean. Many salad and pizza fixings are from local growers-- love Sage's apples! But... the salad arrived without the bacon on it. The pizza crusts were burnt-- one more than the other, but both were black. And the desserts were good, but not OH MY good. Wood stoves can turn out great pizza. Hubby's had the best in the world in Brazil. However, it takes careful control of the temperature and ingredient ratios to get it just right. And, as other reviewers have mentioned, the prices are kind of steep-- our two pizza meal was over $60 plus tip. If you've never had wood fired pizza, give it a try. If you've had GOOD wood fired pizza, you might want to skip this one.
(2)Richard G.
Always on the lookout for authentic Neapolitan pizza, we found this place by happenstance. After looking at their menu on the net, it seemed promising; however, we've been lured by great-looking photos and enticing reviews of other so called Neapolitan style pizzerias and gotten used to disappointment. Not so with Biga. The pizzas, which push the rigid boundaries of true D.O.C. pizza napolitana, are really very good--actually great. The restaurant uses a lot of locally sourced ingredients, which are delicious. My wife and I ordered a pizza with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella that was wonderful. The pizza arrived looking exactly as it should: slightly charred cornicione (the rim) with a crust that was just the right thickness, topped with bright, beautiful cut cherry tomatoes. Our friends ordered a pepperoni--although not something you'd find in Italy--that was also very good. Other dishes I saw on other people's tables looked fresh and well prepared. The decor is very basic, with an outdoor deck, and the service very friendly and attentive. They don't have a liquor license, so you have to bring your own wine and beer. From someone who owns a wood-fired oven and has spent a lot of time in Italy, I think this place is the real deal. I hope people support it and it succeeds--I know I'll be back.
(5)Maglin S.
This place satisfies a huge craving I've had since living in Italy. The pizza is perfect. We started with the cheesy breadsticks and crispy salad. I would definitely get the crispy salad again. It tasted so fresh and had a light, delectable dressing. One was large enough to share among 3-4 people. We probably wouldn't get the breadsticks again if ordering pizza because it's basically pizza dough cut in strips and served with cheese on top and delicious red sauce on the side. They're great, but very filling, so I'd rather have salad and pizza. I ordered the Classic Tomato, which is a simple pizza of tomato sauce, oregano, and parmesan. I loved it. The crust is just so, so well done. Crunchy on the bottom, soft on top. My companions enjoyed their mushroom and pepperoni pizzas as well. I can't wait to go back to try Margherita. For dessert, we got the Biga Ho-ho and a piece of cake, of which I can't remember the name. Ho-ho was okay, but the cake was amazing. The deserts are huge and highly shareable. Service was great as well. I think our server was Angela(?) - I may be way off with the name, but she was wonderful! Perfectly attentive! We were seated on the enclosed patio and it was very pleasant.
(5)Gary S.
Best pizza in NE Ohio. Ask for the prosciutto, pistachio and arugula pizza. Or the wood fired flat iron steak. Locally sources ingredients, great people.
(5)Roger B.
Excellent food. Had the cheese breadsticks for appetizer and they were very good. Tried 2 different pizza pies which were both very good. Next time we need to save room for the desserts. First visit but will be back for sure.
(4)Bill M.
The pizza here is amazing as other reviewers have said. The best wood fired pizza I have had in Ohio. To give point of reference, I find the best pizzeria type pizza to be either Dewey's or Geraci's. IMO this place has the best of its style of pizza. Service: I went here last week and was not disappointed. We arrived later on a Friday, figuring there would be room but we were surprised to see the place still packed. They graciously made room for us, when they were booked for reservations. Planning to go on a Weekend? Then call ahead and make sure you can get in. We almost missed out on the great pizza. The Service staff was attentive and polite. Food: My party and I ordered 3 pizza's, 2 salads, and 1 dessert. We had the margherita, the sweet sausage, and the pepperoni. The salad that was on special with raspberry dressing and a house greens salad, it was some of the best salad we have ever had, put together with locally grown lettuce. Beyond fresh and full of life. This place has a great welcoming feel to it but with bigger parties it can get noisy, I feel it adds to the atmosphere of the place. Its a great little upscale pizza place. Bringing your own favorite beer or bottle of wine is also a plus for me. Cost: It was outstanding pizza, great flavor. The only downside is the cost, we would love to go back more often but dropping $70+ all said and done on salad's,pizza, and dessert, is a bit crazy when you step back and think about it. However, after tasting the food those feelings go away quickly, until you get home and dwell :P
(4)Misty M.
I love, love, love Biga. Their Salads are amazing. The pizza is light and flavorful. You have to try the antipasto plate. It is my families favorite. We love the friendly staff and great service.
(5)Carol l.
This place was a wonderful surprise. It's a casual atmosphere where you bring your own alcohol and experience gourmet food. I've been here three times and have tried a number of pizzas, our favorite is spicy pepperoni. Their pizza a dough is perfect . Chewy , thin, but not tough.
(5)John B.
Great place for a couple or for a group! Remember bring your own wine or beer until 2015!
(5)Mike K.
My family and I have been here many times. They have treated us like family. It is rare to find a restaurant that supports its local community by incorporating its fresh produce into the dish. That is what makes it nice along with the excellent dishes prepared perfectly. Thanks.
(5)Pat D.
In my quest for the best neapolitan style pie in the cleveland akron area, this was a surprise! I was expecting a good pizza, but the crust is hands down the best of the best, better than crostatas, flour, 3 palms. the starter must be the main difference maker. I'm impressed that they choose to eschew the caputo flour for a north american wheat and they're focus on locally sourced ingredients is laudable! bravo dont miss the salads though one can feed several, and if possible save room for the housemade desserts, only wish they were closer to aurora
(5)Lee B.
We had an awesome shaved fennel salad and a wild mushroom pizza. I'll never be able to eat pizza anywhere else ever again. Suggest a reservation. You can now (2014) purchase beer and wine there.
(5)May K.
My fiance lived in Mentor, OH for 18 months and we went to many restaurants in the area. This is clearly the best restaurant there. The pizza is genuinely good (by New York standard), and we still talk about their delicious dessert pizza.
(5)Kristin B.
First, the pizza is OUTSTANDING. The crust is as good as it gets. I ordered roasted broccolini as an appetizer. Even after sending it back for more cooking, it was inedible. I felt like a horse, trying to chew it. Chomp, chomp, chomp... Choose something else. The salads looked great. All desserts are made in house and they looked wonderful. The place is small and they have an odd schedule so make sure they're open before you go and get there early if you can. Pet peeve: they make you ask for salt. Put a shaker or grinder on every table please and stop being arrogant! Once the place fills up, it's very loud. Their background music is Old Fogey Italian. How about a mix to include some current material? Bathrooms are spectacular. Parking, unspectacular. Mostly unpaved and all very cramped. The place is fairly new and I'm sure they're still working out the details.
(3)Michael J.
Took the wife and my son and his girlfriend, we had 3 awesome pizzas, excellent salad and a dessert to die for. Service was top notch and I love when the owners are on premise and really try to make everything special. Obviously we loved our experience and would highly recommend BIGA!
(5)Tana S.
We came in the other weekend for some pizza with the family. We did make reservations and sat quickly. It did get very busy in here and we were fortunate to be seated quickly. We all order different piZza's. We got the marguerita pizza , the special artichoke pizza and one with sausage. We also ordered the shaved fennel salad ! The sale was delicious and the pizza was average. I asked if they had a kids menu and she said yes we have a kids plain cheese pizza. When are pizzas came out my sighted got the full size marguerita pizza and was charged the same price. I don't want to spend 13 dollars on a kids meal. I am not sure if that was a mistake or not. One thing we didn't get was dessert and they did look Delicious. We may give this place another try without the kids to meet friends. Oh and one more thing. They just have beer and wine. I tried to order my go to drink a rum and diet. They don't carry rum !
(3)Cassidy J.
BIGA!!! SO GOOD. Really this place is top notch. The wood fire pizza really is just insanely good. The salad is insanely good too. I also really like the atmosphere of this restaurant. The best in this area. Worth the money! One of the best places in Ohio
(5)Ivana G.
One of the best Napolitan style pizzas I've ever had. The servers are super nice, the atmosphere is casual but nice. A must visit in Lake county!!!
(5)Kerry K.
The meatballs will make the saddest day seem insignificant as these are rolly Polly meat goodness. We had the antipasto and it was super good. The Cerino pizza with the locally made sausage was a delight. Lookout for the desert as it will crash all dreams of a diet. :) the staff are all kind and warm. Well back to my desert.
(5)Cara L.
WE WERE THERE FOR THE LAST MEATBALL NIGHT OF THE SEASON. If you don't know what that means, you should be really sad about it. My previous experience told me that Biga does pizzas the best I've had, salads better than I thought they could be at a "pizza place" and desserts that weren't pre-made, but delectable. Welp, this time around I relearned all the things--plus, MEATBALLS. Yes, all those caps, you guys. All of 'em! These balls are magical, perfection, the best meatballs you will ever have. I think there are 6 of them--so our party of 6 each got to try one. And just keep in mind they're smothered in Biga's effing ridiculously good red sauce. What? Yes. One was like a warning. "Please--you must be limited! If not you will eat too many and have to be rolled away!" Holy moly, roly meatballs. Biga knows what's up. That's why you should be sad. We were there for their last offering of the season, so don't expect those again until it gets a little chillier out. But in the meantime, you should go and have the best pie you've ever had. Ever.
(5)Doug H.
My family and I were leaving Patterson's Fruit Farm this afternoon and were looking for a place to have dinner. Jumped on Yelp and found Biga's - never heard of it before tonight. We weren't familiar at all with the area (Kirtland) so we took a chance based on the reviews we read. We were seated immediately (probably lucky for Friday night at 6:30). As soon as we walked in, we picked up the smells wafting from the kitchen and they were delicious. Starting with the Crispy Salad - it was big enough that the four of us brought home about a third of it. It was moist and delicious, and evenly covered with the house dressing. So good! We also had the Wood Roasted Cheesy Bread Sticks. After having one, I told my kids to stop eating them because if the pizzas were anywhere near as good as these, they'd be full and the pizzas wouldn't be eaten. The side of tomato sauce for dipping was filled with flavor too. We ordered two pizzas - the Spicy Pepperoni and the Margherita. Both were fantastic. They both seemed toasted on the bottom with a bit of blackening, and both crusts were chewey and moist. The pepperoni pie was covered (literally) with them and it looked as good as it tasted. The margherita was even more delicious as the basil tasted soo soo good, and the basil was melted right into the mozerella cheese. We reluctantly stopped eating, leaving about 3 slices total to bring home. That just means lunch will be great. Our service was good - we were more than adequately checked on and we received everything we asked for. No issues here. The bill (including four sodas) was $57 before the tip. I am already excited for my lunch tomorrow to finish what we brought home, and I'm also looking forward to getting back to eating there again. If you're anywhere on the east side of Cleveland, I most definitely recommend Biga's.
(5)Tina P.
The best pizza in all of Ohio! Ive never been disappointed with anything I've ordered from here. Always fresh always delicious. The weekly specials change since they are based on seasonal produce...I still dream about the roasted root vegetables I got here last fall. Cant say enough good things.
(5)Andrew H.
BYOB. The easiest thing to get right is the dinnerware. They had undersized plates which could not even hold a slice of pizza. Had the pepperoni/Sicilian. Pizza. The taste of the pizza was very good. Seasoning was not overpowering. The center of the pizza was a little doughy. Not a lot of red sauce. Crust was enjoyable. The salad for two was piled high (on a small plate) waiting for us to spill it everywhere. Tasted good. But had to be eaten with care so as not to make a total mess. Don't think we will go back.
(2)Rachel B.
I've found the best pizza in Cleveland right here!!! Combining the Neapolitan style of Crostada's with the helpful and passionate staff of Sweet Basil, Biga excels in all areas. Most impressive of all being the pizza. There are so many things right with this place. The fact that it is about a 40-minute drive east didn't deter these West Siders from getting there within minutes of opening (5pm) yesterday. We'd called ahead (they take phone reservations via voicemail and will call back to confirm -- highly recommend you do this), and they had our cute table of four waiting for us, complete with high chair and two Etch-a-Sketches for the kids to play with. Having read the reviews, we started off with the bread sticks. I could have made a meal of these alone. The bread was wonderful -- like an Italian version of Naan, but even better -- and the parmesan cheese and bright, flavorful tomato sauce made it sing. We also shared a salad of local greens (I think that was actually the name of the salad too). Very good, with fresh lettuce right from their own garden. (On the menu, by the way, an asterisk indicates which ingredients are grown right there in Biga's backyard.) For the pizza, we tried three: the Margherita (because it's my favorite), the Spicy Pepperoni, and a seasonal white pie with bacon and asparagus. Holy hell...this was possibly one of the best selections of pizza I've ever eaten. The crust was from another planet. Unlike Crostata's, which falls a little limp and thin in the middle of the pie, Biga's was sturdy, yet chewy, throughout. It passed the "fold test" yet you didn't really want to fold it because the aromatic flavors and textures more easily wafted to your nose if you left it open. For dessert (how could we not?), we opted for the "donuts" (which were reminiscent of zeppoles from Italian street fairs, yet cut into thick strips), served with warm Nutella for dipping. Needless to say, we didn't leave any of those over (although we definitely could have -- there were enough donuts on that plate to feed the entire restaurant). The funny thing is that, even after feasting for an hour on all this delicious food, we didn't feel sick or stuffed on our way out. Perhaps it was because we boxed a good amount of pizza to go, but I can't help but think it's also due to the light, fresh ingredients that don't have added grease or sugar. Knowing it was BYOB, we saved a bundle on not buying drinks and instead enjoyed our own beer in the chilled glasses they provided. And the bill came to just under $100 including a generous tip -- not bad for a family of four (yes, even the baby ate pizza and breadsticks!). If you're in the Kirtland area -- or even if you're not -- pay a visit to Biga. You will not be sorry!!!
(5)Calvin C.
Nothing says "we can't be friends" like a Yelp review for Biga that checks in at less than four stars. It is, for all intents and purposes, the finest pizza cooked in an actual wood-fired oven in all of Northeast Ohio. If you're too lazy to drive or too cheap to pay for quality, perhaps sitting at home with a dish full of hot pockets and a library owned copy of Back to the Future III would be more your style.
(5)Adriano P.
Best pizza in USA! So far. Being Italian, I guarantee you this the real pizza! Now I do not need to fly back home to Italy to get real pizza! Thank you John
(5)Dennis B.
What good fortune it was to completely stumble upon this place on a family trip to Lakeland Farm Park. The "wood fired pizza" street sign caught my eye, my wife and I were starving, and we decided to give it a shot. From the outside, it did not look like much, and the inside was small, but once we read the specials and learned about the locally sourced ingredients, we thought, yeah, this might be good. A few other nuances we noticed: bunches of fresh basil and thyme on the counter that was being plucked and used on the spot (think fresh-fresh-fresh), copies of Edible Cleveland at the hostess stand (if they read Edible Cleveland you know they are into the local high quality food scene), several etch-a-sketch available for kids to play with (my 2.5 year old loved it), and an awesome red wood burning pizza oven that is visible to the entire dining room floor. We started off with a basic green salad (local greens), which we shared because it is huge! The balsamic dressing was light and perfectly dressed. We also got a set of bread sticks which arrived with a bowl of pizza sauce. The bread sticks were wood fired and combined with the sauce were excellent. I had to hold myself back from completely eating all of them. I had to save some appetite for the pizza. My wife's pizza was a white pizza with cherry tomatoes. I selected the traditional four cheese and had extra basil added. Coming out of the wood fire, they were absolutely amazing. The quality and freshness of the ingredients is outstanding. Pizzas are roughly sized to be individual servings. In addition, the crust is very thin and crispy, so the pizzas are not very filling. Without appetizers, one could easily eat an entire pizza. I cannot begin to convey how fantastic the pizza is at Biga. The quality and taste is unbelievable. In fact, it is so good that my wife and I made another trip to Kirtland from Hudson (~45min drive) just to get their pizza again. Second time, it was just as good. I can see how some local people may not get it and are turned off by the price. It is high quality pizza, done in a Neapolitan style, using the freshest local ingredients as possible, all made from scratch. Biga is artisan pizza made by a person who has perfected the craft. It is not mass produced and sold by volume by a bunch of teens running the pizza parlor on a Saturday night. If you are looking for the latter, don't bother (in fact - stay away so I can get reservation when I want to eat at Biga). As a side note, Biga does not have an alcohol license, but is bring your own bottle of wine with NO corkage fee! I don't care that a round trip will consume an hour and half to get to Biga and back to my house; Biga is so fantastic that my wife and I have made a commitment to dine there at least once a month. If you are a foodie, I beg you to try it. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Debbie B.
Dinner at BIGA Wood Fired Pizzeria in Kirtland. AMAZING. Cannot believe this was our first time here and it is 5 minutes from our house. They specialize in the authentic Naples-style ("Napoletana") pizza pie cooked in a wood-fired hearth oven at over 900° F. We had Gazpacho made with melon and fresh tomatoes, Wood Roasted Broccolini with lemon, parmesan & garlic, Rustica Pizza with Roasted artichoke, onion & Kalamata olives, oregano, parmesan & fresh mozzarella, and traditional thin red pie with Genovetta hot salami and sweet fresh sausage and Lemon Pie. Service was superb. Absolutely charming - will be back without a doubt.
(5)Tom D.
We were excited to try this new place out. I had fond childhood memroies of when this used to be Tommy's from years ago. Staff was nice but have to say it was way overpriced. We ordered three pizzas and paid forty one dollars. Each of our pizzas were burned and my kids who eat nearly everything wouldn't finish. If you are looking for a great flat or want a good wood fire pizza, head down the street to bravo. Better pizza and lower price. Bravo has a great bacon flat for about ten bucks which serves two.
(1)M A.
We've been anxious for Biga to open. We are fans of woodfired pizzas. We placed a carryout order. The crispy salad was delicious. Fresh greens, crisp apples, creamy Gorgonzola. The dressing was house made with good quality olive oil and vinegar. We had a tomato pie, wild mushroom and a proscuitto/ pistachio. All were wonderful. Thin crust, fresh herbs complemented the topping. It was very enjoyable. We wish other resturants would care about ingredients and preparation the way Biga does. This is a new favorite for us.
(5)Andrew C.
Great wood fired pizza with fresh ingredients (homemade sausage) and family owned. The owner is a Pizza Bianco follower and does a great job. I had a peperoni and sausage pizza.....very good!
(5)Kriss P.
Pizza is amazing. Salads are excellent. Desserts are fabulous. Ingredients are seasonal. A bit pricey but worth it. Only open Thurs-Sunday.
(4)Jonathan F.
We (wife and I) went about a month ago and loved this place.
(4)Anna K.
aside from noce in chardon, this is the best pizza i've had this far out in the burbs. it is a tad expensive for what you get, but if you factor in gas money for going elsewhere farther away from home, it's not so bad. we had the spicy pepperoni and the corn & bacon (w/ blue cheese, rosemary, basil & a white sauce). both were really good-the crust is delicious. they will be serving wine & beer in 2015, but right now it's byob for a $2 cork fee per person. when we were halfway through our dinner, the waitress brought around a dessert tray to tempt us to "preserve our appetite." there were 4 options: a peanut butter pie, a blueberry sourcream pie with pecan crust, a lemon zucchini pound cake, and something the waitress called a homemade ho ho with irish cream filling. not on the tray were italian "donuts" served with warm nutella. (we were told that all were made by the owner's mother fresh this morning). we opted for the donuts, which was really more like pizza dough brushed with butter and tossed in cinnamon and sugar, then sliced. but it was warm and delicious with the nutella which we slathered on with a mini spatula. would definitely return, i'm glad we found another good pizza place out here. highly recommend a reservation. they open at 5 on saturdays which is when we had ours for, and the restaurant filled up very quickly.
(5)Vince M.
We met another couple out at Biga . Let's just say I think I found my new favorite pizza place! The breadsticks were great! And the sausage pizza phenonomenal! Can't wait to go back!
(5)Amy B.
Hands down, the best pizza I've had in Northeast Ohio. It is consistently good every time we go. Salads are great (and huge) with super fresh ingredients. Be careful though- the desserts have been underwhelming. They look much better than they taste. If you're in the mood for something sweet, skip the dessert tray and ask for the donuts- pizza dough with cinnamon/sugar served with Nutella. Amazing!
(5)Heidi W.
Pretentious and the pizza isn't even good! The crust was perfect however the red sauce is terrible. When we walked in were told we needed a reservation. Then they acted like they did us a favor giving us a table even though the place was half empty. Waitress was decent. We won't be going back.
(1)Jennifer C.
Pizza comes a dime a dozen, it's become a favorite of, well...everyone! But let's face it, usually pizza isn't so appetizing and in some cases, it's no better than ketchup on bread. Not this place! Not by a longshot! Biga is a place where people with a more discriminating taste will get the freshest pizza but it's also served the way it's done in Italy. Local ingredients, seasonal menu, there is so much going right with this place, EVERYONE should go there if you want a pie that's done the way they serve it back in the Boot! You can't go wrong if you order whatever they've got going on special. It will be ingredients that just arrived that day. Seriously! The owners make you feel like you're walking into their home. It's an energetic and truly special atmosphere with personal touches. Fresh flowers, fresh herbs (that eventually end up on your plate) and friendly banter. There's Etch-a-Sketches to doodle on while you wait. It's cozy and really easy to hang out there. You'll want to come back to Biga because everyone feels welcome there. The desserts? Wow, you'll have a hard time deciding which one to choose! Save room. They are all done from scratch and they are the freshest you can buy. Bring a bottle of wine or some brew. They'll uncork it for you (no license for beer/wine but they say they're going to work on that) and you can enjoy what they've got cookin' at Biga. Bet it'll be one of your top 5 restaurants!
(5)Ed B.
This place is a GEM of a pizza place. My FAVORITE PIZZA in the city. Super flavor and the crust is light and chewy. All the salads are fresh and delicious. They are HUGE portions so u can split between 2 or 3 people. Try the wood fired Broccolini as well.. Service is always very attentive and the food comes out quickly... I have to make it here once a week, it's THAT GOOD! This place is BYOB.
(5)Frank J.
Ate there for the first time last night after reading several reviews most of which I totally agree with the pizza was awesome got the spicy pepperoni and sausage probably one of the best pizza I ever had. We got the Cesar salad and split it didn't really care for that too much seem to be only lettuce and croutons and artichokes kind of pricey for what you get but the pizza made up for it. We will definitely be back but skip the Caesar salad for sure.also the chairs in the patio a little uncomfortable would prefer to sit in the dining room next time.would have been five stars if the salad was better.
(4)Al B.
A bit pricey, but worth every dollar and every bite!! Too full for the desserts. They are big enough for two, three, maybe even four people to share. I will get back there another time just for dessert!
(5)Emiko V.
Ate here with my mom when we were looking for something close. I will say that I'm upset that one of my childhood memories has been taken over (Kokomo's - RIP), but I'm pleasantly surprised with what has replaced it. The place is SMALL so be sure to either call ahead to make reservations (if you can) or be prepared to possibly wait. Although, given it's size the place is very cozy. As food the food and drinks, right now the place is BYOB so if you're looking to grab a glass of wine with that awesome pizza of theirs, it better be your own or you'll be SOL (we learned the hard way). As for the food, we were very satisfied with our choices: we split a salad, a broccoli rabe appetizer, and the prosciutto and asparagus pizza. Between the two of us we were stuffed and I had plenty of food to take home to my BF to last the next two days - I will say that we did order quite a bit of food, but we wanted to try more than just a pizza to get an idea of how their food tasted (or maybe we just wanted to break the diets and pig out on a Friday night...guess you'll never know!). Everything was delicious and seasoned well and honestly I don't have a single complaint about their food options. I will say that I have a slight problem with this - their weird hours. They're only open 3 or 4 days a week (you'll have to check their website or call to make sure) and I believe they're only open for dinner hours. But other than that, I have no gripes and you shouldn't either once you experience this quaint little pizzeria in a quaint little town. Oh, and P.S. If I overheard a conversation correctly, they just recently opened a patio so you may want to check that out on a nice evening.
(4)Ilona D.
Calabrian ( anchovies on the side)
(5)Amanda K.
holy cow. this place really knocked my socks off! it's tucked away in Kirtland, so you east-suburbians need to get over there! (across from Kirtland High School). This place is serving up some of the best pizza I've ever had! We started with the crispy salad, this is a must-order. It's a heaping plate (we split it 4 ways) of fresh crispy butter lettuce, honey crisp apples, (some other stuff that i can't remember right now) and tossed with a light and delicious vinaigrette. We got the spicy pepperoni pizza, which rocked, and the seasonal apple, cheddar, bacon pizza - which was mouth watering. As if all this food wasn't enough, we just had to try the homemade pumpkin bread pudding. YUM! I can't get enough of this place!
(5)Roxanne O.
I'm no pizza snob, but Biga just didn't do much for me. My favorite part of a gluttonous meal at any pizza joint is the bread-sticks appetizer, but Biga's bread sticks fell flat for me. They were warm and fresh...but not that flavorful. I doused them in sauce and they were still just ok. My mother and I split a salad. That was good. And large for the price. But...it's hard to mess up a salad. I had a mushroom pizza as my entree. I love me some salt, but it was a little salty for my liking. That made me have to downgrade my meal a bit. Since my pizza wasn't all that satisfying, my mom and I decided to split pumpkin cheesecake. Pumpkin and cheesecake are two of my favorite things...but not when they're dried out. Weep womp. Overall, a nice local wood fired pizza place...but for the price point, I expected a little better quality food. I do plan on going back to give Biga another shot, though...I might have just been there on an off night.
(3)Kathy S.
Very unique place for Kirtland. VERY expensive! We had 1 salad and 2 pizzas and the bill was almost $50! Probably won't be back...it was wasn't worth the price.
(2)Tom L.
Local leafy green salad was gok. Pizza was burnt (one wild mushroom and one pepperoni) black on bottom and crust. Not much flavor. Desserts were also bland (very large portions though). Fed a family of four with two pizzas, one salad, one lemonade and two coffees for $77 (subtract the cost of bringing our own beer and it was $75). Seems pretty pricey and the food was average or less than.
(2)Connor M.
Best pizza place there is in Lake County. If you like fresh, good quality pizza go to Biga!!!
(5)