01
Best old-school classic
Bud's Pizza
In Downtown Minster • Old-School Small-Town Pizzeria • Local Legend
A beloved Minster institution turning out thin, crispy pies piled high with toppings.
If you ask longtime locals where they’ll happily drive for pizza, Bud’s in Minster comes up fast. The crust is on the thinner, crispier side with generous cheese and toppings that feel straight out of a Friday-night hometown tradition. Call ahead on busy evenings; this place still feels like the neighborhood gathering spot it has been for decades.
02
Best for a night out
Bella's Italian Grille
On The Shore Of Grand Lake St. Marys In Celina • Lakeside Italian Restaurant • Best For Date Night
Hand-tossed pizzas served alongside pasta and wine with a view of Grand Lake.
Bella’s is where you go when you want pizza to feel a little more like a night out than a quick bite. Their pies lean Italian-American, with chewy crusts, thoughtful toppings, and the option to pair everything with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Grab a table near the windows or patio when the weather’s nice and make an evening of it by the water.
03
Best beer-and-pizza combo
Moeller Brew Barn
Countryside Outside Maria Stein • Rustic Brewpub With Brick-Oven Pies • Best For Groups
Craft beer brewed on-site meets shareable brick-oven pizzas in a lively barn setting.
Moeller Brew Barn is a go-to when you’ve got a group that wants good beer and pizza in one stop. The pizzas are built to share, with chewy crusts, charred edges, and toppings that go beyond the basics, all designed to match their rotating tap list. It’s casual, spacious, and kid-friendly earlier in the evening, making it a solid option for everything from family outings to friends’ nights out.
04
Best game-day spot
JT's Brew & Grill
Main Strip In St. Henry • Lively Sports Bar & Grill • Best For Game Nights
Hearty pizzas, wings, and cold beer in a sports-bar atmosphere that fills up on game days.
JT’s Brew & Grill is the pick when you want pizza with plenty of TVs and a buzzy small-town sports-bar vibe. The pizzas are generously topped and sturdier, built to go alongside baskets of wings and a couple of rounds from the bar. It’s casual, noisy in a good way, and an easy choice for watching big games with a group without driving far from Burkettsville.
05
Best delivery fallback
Domino's Pizza
Across The State Line In Portland, Indiana • National Delivery Chain • Best For Late-Night Delivery
A dependable option for customizable pizzas, sides, and desserts delivered toward the state line.
When everything closer is closed or you just want something predictable, the Domino’s in Portland is the practical choice. Online ordering makes it easy to customize crust, sauce, and toppings, and track your order as it heads toward the Ohio line. It might not be a destination in itself, but it reliably fills the gap for late-night or last-minute pizza cravings.