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Best overall pick
East of Chicago Pizza
In The Village Center • Small-Town Carryout Pizzeria • Local Favorite
Cardington’s go-to spot for a hot, reliable pizza without leaving the village.
East of Chicago in Cardington feels very much like the village’s own living room for pizza night. The menu leans into crowd-pleasing, cheese-heavy pies with plenty of topping combinations and familiar sides like breadsticks and wings. It is an easy choice when you want something satisfying close to home, whether you are feeding the family or grabbing a quick carryout order.
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Family night staple
Pizza Hut
Mount Gilead, Near The Square • Classic Dine-In Chain Restaurant • Best For Families
A familiar sit-down spot in nearby Mount Gilead where kids, grandparents, and everyone in between can agree on dinner.
The Pizza Hut in Mount Gilead is the kind of place where a big red roof and a booth by the window still mean pizza is on the way. Pan, hand-tossed, and thin crust options give you some choice, and the mix of pizzas, pastas, and wings works well for groups with different tastes. It is a comfortable stop when you want a simple, no-surprises family meal after a game or a day out.
03
Go-to delivery option
Domino's Pizza
Mount Gilead, West Side • Delivery-Focused Pizza Shop • Best For Quick Delivery
Fast, made-to-order pizzas that are ideal when you want dinner brought to your door from Mount Gilead.
Domino’s in Mount Gilead is built around speed and consistency, making it a practical choice for busy weeknights. You can customize everything from crust style to sauces and toppings, with plenty of combinations for meat-lovers and veggie fans alike. It is especially handy for late dinners or last-minute gatherings when a quick online order and reliable delivery matter more than lingering over a long meal.
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Destination for wood-fired pies
Amato's Woodfired Pizza
Delaware, Just Off Us-23 • Wood-Fired Italian Pizzeria • Worth-The-Drive Pick
A Delaware favorite turning out blistered, wood-fired pies that feel a world away from basic takeout.
If you are willing to drive a bit south from Cardington, Amato’s in Delaware rewards you with charred, chewy crusts and a more artisanal style of pizza. Pies come out of the wood-fired oven with bubbles, crisp edges, and thoughtfully layered toppings that go beyond the usual pepperoni-and-cheese routine. It is a strong choice for date night or a relaxed weekend meal when you want pizza to feel like an occasion.
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Hearty slice stop
Guido's Original Pizza
Marion, North Side • Old-School Neighborhood Pizza Joint • Best For Groups
A Marion standby turning out hearty, shareable pizzas that are made for big appetites and bigger groups.
Guido’s Original Pizza has the comfortable, slightly lived-in feel of a place locals have counted on for years. The pizzas lean generous—lots of cheese, plenty of toppings, and crusts sturdy enough to hold up under the weight. It is the kind of spot you target when you are bringing a crew, from team dinners to casual extended-family get-togethers.