Sareini's Pizzeria — Restaurant in Dearborn

Sareini's Pizzeria (May 5, 2025)

I don’t usually say this about any pizza, but this is perhaps the best pizza east of Chicago. It is also a thin crust pizza, while my preferred from Chicago is and will always be Stuffed pizza.

The store is located in a totally non-descrip mini mall, and you can easily miss that if you did not intentionally try to locate it. The reason why I was there was that during my trip to Detroit early May 2025, I invited my Airbnb host in Dearborn, Mi tor dinner the night before I left the state. He Googled and discovered this place, highly rated, so we went on this food trip to satisfy both our tastes and curiosity.

The owner was an elderly individual from an Arab country, and according to him, he would have retired from the business already but for his love for making pizzas. After 25+ years in this business, he did not expand simply because he wanted to assure the best quality pizza that will not be compromised. You may say a pizza is a pizza, but let me assure you that even with the best and freshest ingredients, it will never be as good without the care and love put into its preparation. I have no words to describe how good that first bite is, and every subsequent ones. It is more than a symphony in your mouth is the best I can say. The one unique thing about the pizza is how fresh the ingredients were, and cut into larger chunks to add texture. He also used red and gold peppers instead of the usual green peppers you find almost everywhere else. Those peppers add a totally different taste dimension that I have never tasted before. The little bit of leftovers I brought back to Seattle did not diminish the taste even after reheating 2 days later. That attests to how good that pizza is from the very beginning.

What added to the experience were the many Old Detroit photos that aligned the walls of this place. When I asked him about them, he provided quite a bit of Old Detroit history that not many know about nowadays. The man is a master at what he does, and knows how to entertain his customers well while delivering a superior product.

Please, please, please do not miss the opportunity to taste this pizza when you are close by, or if you have to drive an hour to get to the place. I promise you that you will not be disappointed. I wished I could remember his name so I can disclose it here, but you will recognize his kindness immediately if you meet him. Rating: 10+ out of...

Best. Pizzeria. Ever. Walked in from out of town expecting a normal experience and was blown away with kindness. After getting our order down he gave us some free drinks while we waited, told us all about his pizza making process, and convinced me to try his sauce (pizza sauce usually gives me horrible heartburn) by saying that it was made naturally rather than from paste. I slept straight through the night without even a hint of heartburn. When the pizza came out, he waved us over and asked if it looked exactly right for us, and then happily put it back in for a few minutes. He asked us how we wanted it cut, loaded us up with plates, napkins, and cups without our even asking. And this was all before we tasted the pizza! I haven't had a better pizza in my entire life. I couldn't recommend Sareini's Pizzeria more highly! I'd give it 6 out of 5 stars if it were possible. Don't bother looking anywhere else, this is the pizza...

I don’t know were to start. I’m a first time customer and I do not recommend this place to anyone. I called and spoke to the owner and told him I’m a first time customer and wanted a pepperoni pizza well done and he just came off so rude and unprofessional. He told me I can’t make your pizza right now until you come . He went back-and-forth with me on the phone about why he can’t make the pizza right now . I told him why? He said people order and do not show up. Well you’re not going to make the pizza because that one person didn’t show up? He also wanted to make the pizza as if he’s the one eating it. I told him I want it well done and he told me I I don’t like it well done and I told him it’s not what you like it’s what “your customer asked for” . He kept questioning why I want it well done. $23 for a large pizza is ridiculous especially at that place with that...