01
Best overall pick
The Works
Historic Downtown Loveland • Brick-Oven Pizzeria With Craft Beer • Best For Groups And Trail Riders
A converted firehouse slinging crispy brick-oven pies, local taps, and a big patio just off the Loveland Bike Trail.
The Works is the kind of place east-side families and cyclists plan their Loveland outings around. Thin, crisp crusts carry generous toppings, from classic pepperoni to more loaded specialty pies, and the tap list gives adults something to linger over. On warm evenings, the patio overlooking the trail is one of the liveliest spots within a quick drive of Camp Dennison.
02
For true Neapolitan
Joe's Pizza Napoli
Milford Retail Corridor • Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizzeria • Pizza Purist Pick
A compact spot in Milford turning out blistered, leopard-spotted Neapolitan pies from a roaring wood-fired oven.
Joe's Pizza Napoli is where you go when you care as much about the dough as the toppings. The crust arrives airy and lightly charred, with simple combinations like margherita or prosciutto and arugula that let the ingredients shine. It feels more like a serious pizza workshop than a bar-and-TV joint, making it a favorite for diners who want a focused, high-quality pie.
03
Best downtown Milford hangout
Padrino
Downtown Milford • Casual Italian Restaurant And Bar • Best For Families
A bustling downtown Milford spot where hearty pizzas share the menu with pastas, subs, and a full bar.
Set on Main Street, Padrino hits a sweet spot between neighborhood Italian joint and lively bar. The pizzas are sturdy, shareable, and generous with toppings, so they work well for families or mixed groups that also want pasta and appetizers on the table. If you like a busy, small-town main-street vibe with sports on the TVs and plenty of chatter, this is the Milford pick to aim for.
04
Pan-pizza standout
Taglio
Columbia-Tusculum, Cincinnati • Modern Pizza Bar With Pan And New York–Style Pies • Creative Slice Night
Known for crispy-edged pan pizzas and inventive toppings, Taglio brings a more urban pizza-bar feel to the east side.
Taglio is worth the short hop toward the river if you like your pizza with a bit of edge and experimentation. Thick, caramelized crusts and toppings like hot honey, spicy pepperoni, or gourmet veggie combinations make these pies feel special without being fussy. Grab a pan pie to share, add a couple of slices for variety, and you have an easy night out before or after time in downtown Cincinnati.
05
Classic New York slice
Ramundo's Pizzeria
Mt. Lookout Square, Cincinnati • Old-School New York–Style Slice Shop • Late-Night Favorite
A no-frills counter-service joint turning out oversized, foldable New York slices in the heart of Mt. Lookout Square.
Ramundo's feels like it was lifted straight from a Northeast college town and dropped on Cincinnati’s east side. Pies are huge, the crust has the right balance of chew and crisp, and slices are ideal for folding and walking the square. It is especially handy if you are heading into the city for the evening and want a quick, satisfying, and affordable slice before or after drinks.