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Best overall pick
Adornetto's Selected Italian
Central Zanesville • Classic Italian-American Pizzeria • Local Icon
A long-running Zanesville favorite known for hearty pies, sweet-leaning sauce, and a buzzy family atmosphere.
If you ask locals where to go for pizza, Adornetto’s is usually the first name you hear. The pan-style crust, generous cheese, and slightly sweet red sauce hit that nostalgic, comfort-food note, and the rest of the Italian menu makes it easy to please a group. It’s a bit of a drive from Adamsville, but the lively dining room and consistently good pies make it worth the trip.
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Small-town favorite
Tat's Pizzeria
East Zanesville • Casual Takeout And Dine-In Spot • Best For Quick Carryout
A low-key shop turning out well-topped pies and subs with a friendly, neighborhood feel.
Tat’s leans into straightforward, satisfying pizza rather than frills, which is exactly what many Muskingum County families want on a weeknight. Crusts are sturdy enough to handle plenty of toppings, and the menu’s wings and subs make it easy to round out a takeout order. It’s a strong choice when you want something reliable and close to the main routes back toward Adamsville.
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For wood-fired fans
Russo's Wood Fired Pizza
Downtown Zanesville • Wood-Fired Pizzeria And Bar • Best For A Night Out
Blistered, wood-fired pies and a solid drink list make Russo’s a standout for a more upscale pizza outing.
Russo’s brings a slightly more modern, urban feel to Zanesville’s pizza line-up, with a visible oven and pies that arrive with crisp, charred edges. Toppings skew a bit more creative, so it’s a fun place to branch out from basic pepperoni without getting too fancy. Pair a couple of pizzas with appetizers and drinks, and you’ve got an easy date night or friends’ meetup destination after a day around Adamsville.
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Family-friendly staple
Pizza Cottage
North Zanesville • Laid-Back Regional Pizza Chain • Best For Big Groups
A roomy, kid-friendly stop with crowd-pleasing pizzas, salads, and subs on the north side of Zanesville.
Pizza Cottage combines the consistency of a small regional chain with a cozy, sit-down feel that suits teams, church groups, and family gatherings. The crust is on the slightly thicker side with plenty of cheese, and their specialty pies and loaded salads make sharing easy. It’s a smart pick when you’re coordinating several cars coming in from Adamsville and other corners of Muskingum County.
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Rural delivery hero
Gionino's Pizzeria
Nashport / Dillon Lake Area • Carryout And Delivery Pizzeria • Best For Delivery To The Countryside
A go-to option for crispy, Ohio-style pies and chicken that will deliver closer to Adamsville than most big-name chains.
Gionino’s serves the kind of slightly crisp, edge-to-edge-topped pizza that hits the spot after a day on the lake or working around the farm. Their menu also features well-known fried chicken and jojo potatoes, so you can feed a hungry crowd without cooking. For Adamsville residents and visitors staying near Dillon State Park, it’s one of the more convenient ways to get good, hot pizza without driving all the way into town.