Pizza in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus has a strong independent pizzeria scene anchored by neighborhood favorites in Short North, Italian Village, and Clintonville, alongside Donatos—the Columbus-born chain known for its thin crust that's been operating since 1947. Whether you're after a quick slice or sitting down for a full meal, most spots fall in the $12–$20 range, making pizza accessible for weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings alike.

What sets Columbus pizza apart is the mix of long-standing family operations and newer spots experimenting with quality ingredients and techniques. Browse the listings below to find the style that matches what you're craving—from classic tavern pies to Neapolitan-style ovens—and discover which neighborhood spot becomes your go-to.

Antonio's Pizzeria

A counter-service pizzeria specializing in large-format New York-style pies, Antonios Pizzeria has operated in Columbus long enough to build a genuine neighborhood following rather than a social-media moment.

Bavellie's Pizzeria

A neighborhood pizzeria operating out of Columbuss east side, Bavellies Pizzeria builds its menu around New York-style pies sold by the slice or whole, with a short list of subs and appetizers rounding out the order options.

Bridge Street Pizza

A small, counter-service pizzeria on the east side of Columbus, Bridge Street Pizza keeps its menu tight and its prices squarely in the mid-range for a sit-down slice shop in the city.

Bruno's Pizza & Restaurant

A family-owned Italian-American pizzeria operating on Columbuss west side, Brunos Pizza Restaurant has been serving thick-crust pies and red-sauce classics out of its Trabue Road location for decades, with a footprint and menu that leans firmly toward the

Cousin Vinny’s Pizza

A counter-service pizza shop with roots in Columbuss Westside, Cousin Vinnys Pizza builds its reputation on generously topped, New York-influenced pies sold by the slice or whole pie at prices that still make sense for a weeknight dinner.

The Pizza House

A sit-down and carry-out pizza shop operating out of Columbuss Clintonville neighborhood, The Pizza House builds its menu around traditional red-sauce pies with a thin-to-medium crust, sold by the slice at lunch and as whole pies through the dinner hours.