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Best overall pick for Dunlap locals
LaRosa's Pizzeria – Colerain
Colerain Township • Cincinnati-Style Family Pizzeria • Local Icon For Big Groups
The closest classic Cincinnati-style pie to Dunlap, with big booths, familiar red-and-white décor, and a menu everyone at the table recognizes.
If you grew up anywhere near Cincinnati, LaRosa’s is probably what you picture when you think of pizza night. The Colerain location stays busy because it’s reliable, kid-friendly, and an easy call for team parties or feeding a crowd. Stick to a Buddy Deluxe or build your own with the signature sweet-leaning sauce and thick cheese blanket.
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Top old-school standby
Italianette Pizza
North College Hill • Old-School Carryout Joint • Best For Classic Pies To-Go
A no-frills carryout staple for thin, edge-to-edge pizzas that taste like classic west-side Friday nights.
Italianette has been sending boxes out the door on Galbraith for decades, and locals treat it as a standing tradition. The pies are thin but sturdy, with caramelized cheese at the edges and toppings spread right to the rim. Call ahead at peak dinner hours; the small dining room fills quickly and takeout orders stack up.
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Best drive-worthy destination
Dewey's Pizza – Harrison
Harrison • Modern Craft-Pizza Restaurant • Best For Creative Toppings And Drafts
Crust-focused, modern pizzeria where creative topping combos and a good draft list make it worth the extra few minutes in the car.
Dewey’s in Harrison is one of the closest spots to Dunlap for more chef-driven pies, like the Southwest BBQ Chicken or a seasonal special with roasted veggies and goat cheese. The open-kitchen setup lets you watch the dough tossing while you wait, and staff are quick to split pies half-and-half for picky groups. Arrive a bit early on weekend evenings, when waits can push past half an hour.
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Campus classic worth the trip
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Clifton / Uc Campus • Hearty New York–Style Campus Spot • Late-Night College Favorite
Beloved UC-campus institution known for huge, foldable New York–style slices and dense, cheesy Sicilian pies.
Adriatico’s draws students, alumni, and citywide pizza fans to its spot just off campus, and it is still worth the drive from Dunlap for game-day carryout. The crust is chewy with plenty of char, the sauce leans garlicky, and the loaded Bearcat pizza is a local legend for a reason. Parking can be tight in Clifton Heights, so consider calling in an order and doing a quick curbside pickup.
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Best downtown pizza-and-drinks combo
Goodfellas Pizzeria – Over-the-Rhine
Over-The-Rhine • Bustling Downtown Slice Shop • Best For A Night Out
Lively downtown slice shop pairing massive New York slices with a speakeasy-style bourbon bar upstairs.
If you are turning pizza into part of a night out, Goodfellas in Over-the-Rhine is the play. Grab a slice or a whole pie at the counter, then head upstairs to the cozy bar for a drink while your order bakes. It is a fun stop before or after a show at Music Hall and still casual enough to welcome kids earlier in the evening.