Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Cincinnati area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Cincinnati area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Cincinnati area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Cincinnati were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

#27. Mac's Pizza Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 West Mcmillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#26. Subito

- Rating: 3.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 311 Pike St. The Lytle Park Hotel Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
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#25. Sorrento's Italian Joint

- Rating: 3.7/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5143 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Soup
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#24. Gabby's Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Burgers, Pizza
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#23. Adriatico's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 West Mcmillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars
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#22. Werkhaus Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3637 Werk Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
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#21. Mikey's Late Night Slice

- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2014 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#20. Local Post East End Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3923 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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#19. Taglio - Columbia Tusculum

- Rating: 3.9/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3531 Columbia Pkwy Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sports Bars
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#18. Incline Public House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (940 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 West 8th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, New American
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#17. Goodfellas Pizzeria - OTR

- Rating: 4.0/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1211 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
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#16. Krimmer's Italianette Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1704 West Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#15. Roc-A-Fellas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11055 Reading Road Sharonville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Taft's Brewpourium

- Rating: 4.1/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4831 Spring Grove Ave. Ste 1 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries
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#13. Ramundo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3166 Linwood Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5649 Harrison Ave. Ste D Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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#11. Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8794 Reading Road Reading, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#10. Taglio OTR

- Rating: 4.2/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 East 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Italian
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#9. Fireside Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 773 East McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Desserts
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#8. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3014 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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#7. West Side Brewing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3044 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
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#6. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 Hosea Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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#5. Forno Osteria + Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3514 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
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#4. Rosie's Italian

- Rating: 4.4/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 East 7th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#3. MadTree Brewing

- Rating: 4.4/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
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#2. Trophy Pizza - Evendale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 10325 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. St. Francis Apizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3392 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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