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Best in-town slice
L.A. Pizza & Subs
Right In Adena • Small-Town Pizza And Sub Shop • Best Overall Pick
Your closest, most reliable pie when you’re staying in or around Adena.
Locals treat L.A. Pizza & Subs as the default answer when someone suggests grabbing a pizza without leaving the village. The pies are straightforward and satisfying, with plenty of cheese and classic toppings, plus subs and wings if you’re feeding a mixed crowd. It’s the kind of place where the staff remembers regular orders and a sheet pizza will disappear fast at any family gathering.
02
Classic Ohio Valley squares
DiCarlo's Pizza – Wintersville
Along Main Street In Wintersville • Ohio Valley Square-Cut Pizzeria • Classic Local Style
For that signature crispy crust with cheese sprinkled on after the bake, this Wintersville shop is a must-try.
DiCarlo’s in Wintersville serves the Ohio Valley style that people drive back home for: rectangular pans, a light, crisp crust, and toppings baked under the sauce with a layer of fresh cheese added as it comes out of the oven. You order by the square, so it’s easy to scale up for a group and mix toppings. Expect a steady flow of locals, quick counter service, and hot boxes heading out to ballfields and living rooms all over the valley.
03
Old-school takeout favorite
Giannamore's Pizza
Neighborhood Streets Of Wintersville • Family-Run Takeout Spot • Old-School Favorite
Thick, cheesy squares and a devoted local following make this a Wintersville standby.
Giannamore’s is the kind of old-school spot where families have been ordering the same sheet pizza for generations. The crust runs a bit thicker, with a generous layer of cheese and sauce that makes each square feel hearty and comforting. Seating is limited, so most people call ahead and take their boxes home, but the friendly, no-frills service and consistently good pies make it worth the short drive from Adena.
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Worth-the-drive original
DiCarlo's Original Pizza – Steubenville
Downtown Steubenville • Walk-Up Window Pizza Shop • Worth The Drive
This downtown landmark is the place to experience the original Ohio Valley square-cut pizza.
If you want to say you’ve tried Ohio Valley pizza where it all started, head to DiCarlo’s original shop in downtown Steubenville. The operation is simple—a walk-up counter, a few stools, and hot boxes sliding across the counter as fast as they can slice them. Grab a few squares, step outside to the sidewalk, and you’ll quickly see why people grow up comparing every other slice to this one.
05
Late-night delivery pick
Domino's Pizza – Steubenville
Near Franciscan University In Steubenville • National Carryout And Delivery Chain • Best For Late-Night Delivery
When you need pizza on a schedule, this is the dependable choice for carryout and delivery around the valley.
While it’s a national chain, the Steubenville Domino’s is a practical option for Adena-area visitors who want reliable delivery, online ordering, and late-night hours. The menu covers familiar territory—hand-tossed and pan pizzas, specialty pies, wings, and bread twists—so it’s easy to please a picky group or hungry kids. It’s not trying to be an old-school institution, but when everything else has closed, knowing you can still get a hot pizza to your door is a real plus.