01
Best overall pick
Lock 9 Pizza
Duncan Falls • Small-Town Dine-In Pizzeria • Go-To Local Classic
The Main Street standby keeping Duncan Falls fueled with pies, subs, and familiar faces.
Lock 9 Pizza is the kind of hometown spot where the staff knows your usual and the pepperoni comes out bubbling hot. It is a comfortable choice for dine-in after a game, with straightforward toppings and plenty of cheese. If you are staying in town, this is the easiest, most reliable way to get a good pizza without leaving Duncan Falls.
02
Drive-thru convenience
Maxwell's Pizza
South Zanesville On Maysville Pike • Drive-Thru And Carryout Pizza Shop • Best For Quick Takeout
A busy South Zanesville spot where you can grab a hot, made-to-order pizza without ever leaving the car.
Maxwell's is a handy stop when you are coming up from Duncan Falls and want dinner sorted in one quick swing through the drive-thru. The menu leans into classic Ohio pizza comfort: generous toppings, plenty of cheese, and familiar sides like wings and subs. It is especially useful on weeknights when you want something better than fast food but just as easy.
03
Old-school Italian favorite
Adornetto's Pizzeria
Maple Avenue, North Zanesville • Family Italian Restaurant With Pizza • Best For Sit-Down Dinners
A long-running Zanesville institution known for its saucy, cheese-loaded pies and cozy Italian vibe.
Adornetto's is the place locals suggest when you ask for a classic Zanesville pizza experience. The pies come out with a slightly sweet sauce, a deep layer of cheese, and that old-school parlor feel that makes a simple pizza night feel like an occasion. If you do not mind a short drive from Duncan Falls, this is a great choice for lingering over pizza, salads, and a pitcher of soda with the family.
04
Hearty slices and subs
Wally's Pizza
Near Downtown Zanesville • Casual Counter-Service Pizzeria • Best For Big Appetites
A no-frills shop turning out hefty, topping-heavy pies and subs that can easily feed a crowd.
Wally's feels like the kind of place built for hungry work crews and teams: big portions, fast service, and square-cut Ohio-style pizza. The crust has enough heft to stand up to all the cheese and toppings, making it easy to grab-and-go boxes for a group back in Duncan Falls. It is an easy detour if you are already running errands through central Zanesville.
05
Group-friendly hangout
Pizza Cottage
Zanesville Retail Corridor • Lively Family Pizza Chain • Best For Groups And Teams
A bright, family-friendly spot with plenty of seating and a broad menu that makes ordering for mixed groups simple.
Pizza Cottage is a reliable pick when you are wrangling a ball team, birthday crew, or extended family from around Muskingum County. The pizzas come in a wide range of topping combos, and there are enough salads, wings, and sides to keep non-pizza people happy too. It is an easy meeting point if some folks are coming from Duncan Falls and others from different parts of Zanesville.