01
Best overall pick
Adriatico’s Westwood
Westwood, Just North Of Covedale • Classic Cincinnati Pizzeria With Thick And Thin Options • Local Favorite
Beloved for hefty, cheese-loaded pies that feel tailor-made for West Side pizza night.
Adriatico’s Westwood brings the same big, doughy, edge-to-edge cheese style that made its Clifton shop famous a little closer to Covedale. The crust is on the thicker side without being bready, with a sauce that leans savory and just a bit sweet. It’s the kind of place locals call when they’re feeding a crowd and want something reliably hot, cheesy, and satisfying.
02
Best pizza in a pub setting
Westy’s Pub & Grub
Westwood Business District • Neighborhood Bar With Scratch-Made Pizzas • Best For Groups
A laid-back tavern where the pizza is good enough to plan the night around, not just a side to your beer.
Westy’s feels like a classic West Side bar, but the kitchen turns out pizzas with crisped edges and generous toppings that make it a legitimate dinner stop. Expect a medium-thick crust, plenty of cheese, and topping combos that play well with a cold draft. It’s a strong pick when you want to catch a game, split a couple of pies, and linger at the table without any fuss.
03
Most nostalgic pick
Angilo’s Pizza (Cleves-Warsaw Avenue)
Price Hill, A Short Hop From Covedale • Old-School Cincinnati-Style Pizzeria • Best For Classic Flavor
A no-frills parlor serving the kind of thin, square-cut pies many West Siders grew up on.
Angilo’s is the definition of a Cincinnati institution: simple sauce, a light layer of cheese, and toppings spread right to the edge before the pie is cut into neat squares. The dining room is modest and the focus is firmly on carryout, which suits busy Covedale families just fine. If you want familiar, comforting pizza with that unmistakable old-school flavor, this is the spot.
04
Most family-friendly
LaRosa’s Pizzeria – Glenway Avenue
Glenway Avenue Strip Near Covedale • Casual Chain Born In Cincinnati • Best For Families
A West Side standby where kids, grandparents, and picky eaters all find a pie they’re happy with.
LaRosa’s is woven into Cincinnati food culture, and the Glenway location is often the default choice for Covedale pizza nights. The menu runs from classic pepperoni to build-your-own pizzas with the signature slightly sweet sauce, plus calzones and hoagies for anyone not in a pizza mood. Service is geared toward families and teams rolling in after games, with plenty of booths, big tables, and an easygoing pace.
05
Best nearby detour
Pasquale’s Pizzeria
Delhi Township, Southwest Of Covedale • Old-School Neighborhood Pizzeria • Worth The Short Drive
A Delhi favorite where thin, crispy-edged pies and hearty toppings reward anyone willing to go a few extra minutes down the hill.
Pasquale’s has the kind of loyal following that only comes from decades of steady, consistent pizza. The crust bakes up thin with a little crunch, the pepperoni curls and chars at the edges, and the small dining room fills quickly on weekend nights. For Covedale residents who don’t mind heading into Delhi, it’s a smart alternative when you want something just a bit different from your usual rotation.