01
Closest neighborhood slice shop
Lucy Blue Pizza
Clough Pike In Anderson Township • Laid-Back Slice Shop • Best Grab-And-Go Option
A tiny, no-fuss spot turning out big-flavor slices just minutes from Fruit Hill.
Lucy Blue’s Anderson outpost is the kind of place you duck into in jeans and a hoodie and walk out with a hot slice in hand. The menu leans toward thin, foldable pies with plenty of toppings, plus whole pizzas when you’re feeding a crowd. It’s especially handy for quick weeknight takeout or a late bite on your way home along Clough Pike.
02
Best overall pick
Dewey's Pizza
Beechmont Avenue Corridor • Sit-Down Craft Pizzeria • Best Overall Pick
Creative specialty pies, crisp crusts, and standout salads make this the east side’s go-to pizza dinner.
Dewey’s in Anderson pairs an open-kitchen feel with a tight menu of inventive pizzas built on a chewy, blistered crust. Think combos like roasted veggies, goat cheese, and bold sauces, plus the option to build your own. With friendly service, good beer on tap, and reliably quick kitchen times, it’s where many Fruit Hill locals default for a sit-down pizza night.
03
Cincinnati classic
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Near Anderson Towne Center • Classic Cincinnati Family Pizzeria • Top Choice For Families
A hometown institution serving its signature sauce and thin-crust pies in a kid-friendly dining room.
If you grew up around Cincinnati, LaRosa’s is probably what you picture when someone says ‘pizza night.’ The Anderson location delivers the familiar sweet-leaning sauce, edge-to-edge toppings, and crispy-thin crust that fans expect, along with plenty of booths and big tables. It’s an easy pick for youth teams, birthday dinners, or any night you need crowd-pleasing pies and hoagies without overthinking it.
04
Destination pan pizza
Taglio
Historic Columbia-Tusculum • Pan And Detroit-Style Pizza Bar • Best For Thick, Cheesy Pies
A short drive west of Fruit Hill lands you at one of the city’s most talked-about pan-pizza specialists.
Taglio is worth the quick hop down Columbia Parkway for anyone who likes their pizza with serious heft. The signature pies come out in thick, caramelized-edge pans with airy interiors and creative toppings, from spicy cup-and-char pepperoni to roasted veggies and hot honey. Grab a bar seat, order a couple of square pies to share, and plan on leaving absolutely stuffed.
05
Late-night favorite
Ramundo's Pizzeria
Mt. Lookout Square • No-Frills New York–Style Joint • Best For Late-Night Cravings
Giant, foldable slices and a casual counter-service vibe make this a beloved east-side standby.
Ramundo’s is the answer when you want a classic New York–style slice without trekking downtown. The pies are large, thin, and floppy in the best way, with plenty of cheese and a sauce that holds its own. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or swinging by Mt. Lookout after an evening out, it’s an easy, satisfying stop within reach of Fruit Hill.