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Best overall pick
Six Hundred Downtown
Historic Downtown Bellefontaine • Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizzeria • Destination-Worthy Local Favorite
Serious pizza fans make the drive here for blistered, wood-fired pies and a lively small-town downtown vibe.
Six Hundred Downtown is the kind of place that changes how you think about small-town pizza, with long-fermented dough, a hot oven, and thoughtfully sourced toppings. The menu leans toward Neapolitan-style pies with creative combinations alongside dialed-in classics like margherita and pepperoni. It is an easy run up to Bellefontaine when you want a night out that feels special without having to head into a big city.
02
Best classic slice stop
Don's Downtown Pizza
Courthouse Square, Bellefontaine • Classic Ohio-Style Pizzeria • Best For Familiar, Crowd-Pleasing Pies
A no-fuss downtown staple turning out generous, cheesy pies locals have leaned on for years.
Don's Downtown Pizza is pure comfort: a hand-tossed crust, plenty of cheese, and toppings piled edge to edge. It is the spot Bellefontaine locals send you when you ask where to grab a casual pizza with kids, teammates, or a hungry crew after errands around the square. From East Liberty, it is close enough for a quick pickup run when you want reliable, old-school pizza that everyone at the table will recognize and like.
03
Closest small-town favorite
Michael Angelo's Pizza
Village Center, West Liberty • Carryout-Focused Neighborhood Pizzeria • Best Quick Stop Close To East Liberty
A straightforward small-town shop that nails the basics, from loaded pepperoni to customizable specialty pies.
Tucked along the main stretch in West Liberty, Michael Angelo's is one of the closest true pizzerias to East Liberty. The focus is on takeout and delivery-friendly pies, plus subs and wings, all at fair small-town prices. It is a convenient choice when you are heading home down US-68 and want to swing through the village for an easy dinner to bring back.
04
Best for groups and live music
Benny's Pizza Pub & Patio
North Side Of Marysville • Lively Pizza Pub With Big Patio • Best For Groups And Casual Nights Out
Huge pies, cold beer, and a sprawling patio make this a go-to when you want pizza plus a little scene.
Benny's in Marysville feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a simple pizza stop, with roomy indoor seating and a busy outdoor patio when the weather is good. The pizzas run large and shareable, with plenty of classic and loaded specialty options to feed a table of friends. It is an easy meet-in-the-middle choice if your group is split between East Liberty, Marysville, and the Columbus side of US-33.
05
Reliable chain standby
Donatos Pizza
East Marysville Near Us-33 • Fast-Casual Thin-Crust Chain • Best For Consistent, Easy Online Ordering
When you just want thin-crust, edge-to-edge toppings without thinking too hard, Donatos gets the job done.
The Marysville Donatos is a practical pick for busy weeknights, with familiar thin crust, predictable toppings, and quick online ordering. It is popular with folks commuting along US-33 who want a hot pizza ready right as they swing off the highway. If you are staying at a nearby hotel or working late at the plants around East Liberty, this is the kind of place you can count on for a straightforward, no-surprises pizza fix.