Pizza N Such

The inspiration

Pizza N Such opened in 1979 as a small, intimate pizzeria with eight tables, and was embraced by Claremont locals almost immediately^1,2 . In 2002 the family expanded into the landmark 1912 Verbal Building, restoring its ceiling and exterior¹ .

Who's behind it

Mike and Susan Verbal founded the pizzeria, with Susan bringing pizza training from her earlier work for Little Caesar's in Detroit^1,3 .

What to order

• Cheese bread: a garlicky french roll with mozzarella and a side of marinara, a solid starter to share .
• Butternut squash ravioli and the rest of the pasta list round out the Italian side of the menu .
• Susan's cheesecake: the house dessert worth saving room for .

What people are saying

The Claremont Courier has called the restaurant a Village institution since 1979^3,5 . Discover Claremont describes it as one of the city's more popular spots, known for large groups and get-togethers as well as casual solo visits⁶ . Luxe Beat Magazine highlights its mix of classic, deep dish and Detroit-style pizzas in the historic Verbal Building⁴ .

Why you should try it

A short walk from the Claremont Colleges in the heart of the Village, this is a genuinely local spot with more than 45 years of history, 20 craft beers on tap and a restored 1912 building to sit in^2,1,6 .