01
Best overall pick
The Public House
Cheviot • Neighborhood Pub With Standout Pizza • Local Favorite
A lively Cheviot pub that takes its pizza as seriously as its taps.
Right in the heart of Cheviot, The Public House feels like the classic neighborhood bar where everyone actually knows your name—and your usual order. The pies come out with a generous layer of cheese, a crisp-edged crust, and toppings that lean hearty rather than precious. It’s an easy choice when you want a place to watch the game, grab a pint, and share a couple of pizzas with friends.
02
Classic West Side slice
Trotta's Pizza
Westwood / Werk Road Corridor • Carryout Drive-Thru Pizzeria • Classic West Side Staple
Old-school, drive-thru pizza that’s built for big families and bigger appetites.
A short hop from Cheviot, Trotta’s on Werk Road is West Side pizza in its most nostalgic form. The menu is built around party-ready trays and thickly topped pies that can feed a crowd without breaking the bank. Swing through the drive-thru on your way home and you’ll see why it has a loyal following of long-time locals and former West Siders who still crave it when they’re back in town.
03
Best for craft beer fans
Catch-a-Fire Pizza (West Side Brewing)
Westwood • Wood-Fired Pizza In A Brewery Taproom • Best For A Night Out
Creative wood-fired pies served right inside one of the West Side’s go-to breweries.
Catch-a-Fire’s Westwood outpost inside West Side Brewing is where pizza night meets taproom hangout. The crust is blistered and chewy from the wood-fired oven, and toppings range from dialed-in classics to more adventurous options that pair well with a flight of local beer. It’s an ideal spot when you want something a little more polished than takeout but still relaxed enough for a casual evening with friends.
04
Game-day go-to
Queen City Pizza
Westwood / Queen City Avenue • Casual Counter-Service Pizza Joint • Best For Big Groups
Hearty, cheese-heavy pies that feel tailor-made for game nights and late cravings.
Down on Queen City Avenue, this no-frills shop focuses on big, filling pizzas that satisfy classic Cincinnati tastes. Expect thick layers of cheese, plenty of toppings, and the kind of slices that hold up well during a long game or movie night. Add in wings and subs, and you’ve got an easy one-stop order when you’re feeding a house full of hungry people.
05
Best for families
LaRosa's Pizzeria – Western Hills
Western Hills / Glenway Avenue • Family-Friendly Cincinnati-Style Chain • Reliable Crowd-Pleaser
A West Side standby where kids, grandparents, and everyone in between can agree on the pizza.
Just down Glenway from Cheviot, the Western Hills LaRosa’s is a natural landing spot for family dinners and post-game team outings. The sweet-leaning sauce, edge-to-edge toppings, and familiar crust are pure Cincinnati comfort food, especially for longtime West Siders. With a big menu, plenty of booths, and takeout that runs like clockwork, it’s a dependable option when you need something everyone will happily eat.