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Best overall pick
Padrone's Pizza & Pub
Columbus Grove • Lively Small-Town Pizza Pub • Go-To Local Favorite
A hub for thick, cheesy pies, cold drinks, and small-town energy just a short drive from Dupont.
Padrone's in Columbus Grove balances hearty, generously topped pizzas with the feel of a friendly neighborhood pub. It is an easy choice when you want a proper sit-down meal with pitchers, wings, and plenty of TVs. Go for a specialty pie and plan to linger; this is where a lot of locals wind down after games and weekend events.
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Best for loaded toppings
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Ottawa – Main Street • Casual Pizza And Grinder Shop • Best For Big Appetites
Ottawa’s Mancino’s is known for thick crusts, heavy-handed toppings, and baked grinders that rival the pizzas.
If you like your pizza substantial, Mancino’s delivers with chewy crusts and plenty of cheese and toppings. Their grinders are local staples, making this a smart stop when not everyone in the group wants the same thing. It is a straightforward, come-as-you-are spot that works equally well for quick carryout or a low-key family meal.
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Most flexible for groups
Padrone's Pizza
Ottawa – East Side • Family-Friendly Pizzeria • Best For Families And Teams
This Ottawa outpost of Padrone’s turns out crowd-pleasing pies that travel well for team parties and family nights.
With familiar flavors and consistent slices, Ottawa’s Padrone’s is the kind of place coaches and parents rely on after practices and games. The menu runs from classic pepperoni to loaded deluxe options, plus sides that make feeding a crowd painless. Call ahead for larger orders if you are coming down from Dupont with a full car of hungry kids.
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Best for game-day atmosphere
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
Lima – West Side • Bustling Sports-Bar Style Pizza Grill • Top Pick For Beer And Pizza
A regional favorite where big pizzas, long tap lists, and wall-to-wall TVs make it worth the drive from Dupont.
Beer Barrel leans into the social side of pizza with roomy booths, plenty of screens, and a menu that stretches from shareable appetizers to hearty specialty pies. It is a solid choice when you want to make an evening of it rather than just grab a box and go. Expect a bit of a drive, but also expect the kind of atmosphere you will not find in the smaller villages closer to Dupont.
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Best value carryout
Fat Jack's Pizza
Lima – East Side • No-Frills Carryout Pizzeria • Budget-Friendly Favorite
Thin, crispy-edged pies and frequent specials make Fat Jack’s a smart stop when price matters as much as flavor.
Fat Jack’s keeps things simple: quick service, straightforward toppings, and pizzas that come out hot and ready to share. The thin, crisp crust and edge-to-edge toppings make their pies easy to demolish on a movie night back home in Dupont. It is especially handy when you are in Lima for errands and want to bring back an affordable, crowd-pleasing dinner.