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Best overall pick
Giovanni's Pizza
Chesapeake Riverfront • Family-Friendly Pizzeria And Italian Spot • Local Favorite For Classic Pies
A Chesapeake standby serving generous, no-nonsense pizzas that hit every comfort-food note.
If you want pizza without crossing the bridge, Giovanni's is the go-to name locals drop first. The crust is sturdy enough to handle plenty of toppings, and the sauce leans classic and crowd-pleasing rather than trendy. It’s an easy choice for family dinners, casual meetups, or a big box of takeout on a busy weeknight.
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Best wood-fired pies
Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar
Downtown Huntington Across The Bridge • Wood-Fired Artisan Pizzeria • Destination For Creative Toppings And Craft Drinks
Lively, brick-lined spot known for blistered wood-fired crusts and inventive topping combinations.
Just over the river, Backyard feels like the kind of place you’d expect in a bigger city, with a serious wood-fired oven and a fun, bustling vibe. The menu leans creative—think charred edges, fresh herbs, and toppings you won’t see at a chain. It’s a great pick when you want pizza to feel like a night out rather than just takeout.
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Cozy Italian option
La Famiglia
Downtown Huntington • Casual Italian Restaurant With Standout Pizza • Best For A Sit-Down Italian Meal With Pizza
Warm, family-run Italian spot where the pizza is as much a draw as the pasta and house specialties.
La Famiglia is the place to go when someone in the group wants pasta, someone else wants pizza, and nobody wants to compromise. The pies come with a softer, more traditional Italian-style crust and well-seasoned sauce that works just as well with a simple margherita as with loaded specialties. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and ideal for lingering over a meal before heading back across the river.
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Go-to for big appetites
Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House
Proctorville Strip Along Oh-7 • Regional Pizza And Pasta Chain • Best For Hearty Portions And Takeout
Reliable regional favorite dishing up thick, cheesy pizzas and classic red-sauce comfort food.
A short drive up the river, Gino's is built for hungry groups and low-fuss nights. The pizzas come loaded with cheese and toppings, with a crust that’s substantial enough to satisfy big appetites. Pair a couple of pies with an order of breadsticks or pasta and you’ve got an easy solution for feeding a crowd after ball games or river days.
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Top delivery standby
Husson's Pizza
Huntington Neighborhoods • Classic Delivery And Carryout Pizza Shop • Best For Game-Night Delivery
Old-school style pies with plenty of cheese, delivered fast from just across the river.
Husson's is the kind of regional spot people grow up with—familiar, consistent, and always in the mix when someone suggests ordering in. The pizzas lean classic, with a slightly thicker crust and a generous layer of cheese that holds up well on the drive back to Chesapeake. It’s a dependable choice for casual nights when convenience matters as much as the slice.