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Best overall pick
Boone Creek Pizza & Pasta
North Bolivar • Sit-Down Pizzeria And Italian Kitchen • Coziest Dine-In Choice
A warm, brick-and-mortar spot where hand-tossed pizzas share the spotlight with comforting Italian classics.
Boone Creek feels like the kind of place where the staff remembers your order and the crust is always just the right side of crisp. The menu leans into hearty pies, pastas, and baked dishes, making it easy to please a mixed group. It’s an ideal choice when you want to linger over a pizza instead of rushing back to the car.
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Classic hometown carryout
Bolivar Pizza
Downtown Bolivar • Classic Small-Town Pizza Shop • Go-To Takeout Option
Straightforward, satisfying pizzas with that familiar small-town shop feel locals grow up on.
Bolivar Pizza is the dependable neighborhood spot for an easy weeknight pie or a stack of boxes for game night. Expect generous cheese, well-seasoned sauce, and toppings piled on in true Ohio style. It’s more about comfort and convenience than fuss, which is exactly what makes it a staple for many residents.
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Best for families
Massa Mia
Wilkshire Hills • Family-Friendly Italian And Pizza Restaurant • Group-Friendly Choice
A casual Italian spot where pizza shares menu space with pastas, subs, and kid-friendly favorites.
Massa Mia works well when you’ve got a table full of different cravings, because the pizza lineup sits alongside a long list of Italian comfort dishes. Crusts tend to land in the crowd-pleasing middle ground—not too thin, not too thick—so everyone can agree on a pie. It’s a practical pick for families or larger groups starting or ending a day around Zoar and Wilkshire Hills.
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Destination pie from Bolivar
Dola Jean's
Downtown Dover • Detroit-Style Pizza Bar • Most Inventive Menu
A short drive rewards you with thick-edged Detroit-style pizzas, craft drinks, and a buzzy, modern feel.
Dola Jean’s has become a regional draw for its crisp-edged, airy Detroit-style pies topped with creative combinations. It feels more like a modern neighborhood hangout than a traditional pizza parlor, making it a fun night-out option rather than just a quick bite. From Bolivar, it’s an easy hop up the road when you want something a little different from the usual round pie.
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Old-school favorite
Penso's Pizza
Downtown New Philadelphia • Old-School Ohio Pizza Joint • Best For Nostalgic Slices
A long-running local chain known for square-cut pies, zesty sauce, and a no-frills, hometown vibe.
Penso’s is the kind of place where many Tuscarawas County residents had their first pizza party, and it still leans into that nostalgic, straightforward style. Expect square-cut pizzas with a punchy red sauce and plenty of cheese, ideal for feeding a hungry crowd. From Bolivar, it’s a quick drive for anyone chasing that classic Ohio pizza-shop experience.