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Best overall pick
Sexton's Pizza
East Johnstown Road • Classic Columbus-Style Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A go-to Gahanna shop turning out thin, crispy pizzas with plenty of toppings and a loyal neighborhood following.
Sexton's leans into the classic Columbus-style formula: a light, crackery crust, plenty of cheese, and toppings right to the edge. The menu sticks to crowd-pleasers, but the execution is consistently solid, which is why locals keep it in their regular rotation. It’s an easy choice when you want dependable takeout or a low-key night in with pizza as the main event.
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Best neighborhood hangout
Stadz Pizzeria
West Johnstown Road • Casual Pizzeria And Bar-Style Hangout • Best For Game Night
A friendly spot where you can share a pie, catch a game, and linger over another slice.
Stadz feels like a true neighborhood joint, the kind of place where staff recognize regulars and families settle in around big tables. The pizza skews hearty, with generous toppings and a crust sturdy enough to hold up to them. It’s an easy pick when you want to pair your pie with a drink, a ballgame on TV, and an unhurried evening out.
03
Old-school classic
Antolino's Pizza
North Gahanna • Old-School Pizza And Italian Shop • Best For Takeout Night
A long-running local shop known for straightforward, comforting pies and classic Italian sides.
Antolino's has that no-frills, old-school feel that makes it ideal for a relaxed takeout night. The pizzas are built for comfort: gooey cheese, familiar toppings, and a crust that hits the sweet spot between soft and crisp. Round things out with wings, subs, or pasta and you’ve got an easy solution for feeding a hungry crew without overthinking it.
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Columbus-style staple
Massey's Pizza - Gahanna
Stoneridge Area • Thin-Crust Columbus-Style Chain • Best For Big Groups
A well-known regional name serving crackery thin-crust pies that are perfect for sharing with a crowd.
Massey’s is one of the brands people around central Ohio grow up with, and the Gahanna shop keeps that tradition going. The hallmark is the ultra-thin crust cut into party squares, ideal when you’re ordering for a group and want lots of smaller pieces to pass around. With predictable quality, plenty of topping combos, and easy online ordering, it’s a reliable option for parties, office lunches, or game-day spreads.
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Most creative pies
Romeo's Pizza
Hamilton Road Corridor • Handcrafted Specialty Pizza Chain • Best For Bold Flavors
A flavor-forward spot where thicker, chewy crust and inventive topping combos take center stage.
Romeo’s brings a different personality to the local mix, with a doughier crust, a sweeter-leaning sauce, and plenty of specialty options beyond basic pepperoni. It’s the place to go when you’re in the mood for something like a loaded meat lover’s pie or a more adventurous signature combination. If you like your pizza a bit heartier and don’t mind straying from tradition, this is a satisfying change of pace.