01
Best overall pick
Rego's Brickhouse Pizza
Fairport Harbor Lakefront • Cozy Small-Town Pizzeria • Go-To For Classic Pies
A friendly lakefront standby turning out hearty, straightforward pizzas that taste like hometown comfort food.
Fairport Harbor locals treat Rego's like a second kitchen, and it is close enough to Grand River to make pick-up an easy weeknight ritual. The crust runs on the thicker side with plenty of cheese and generous toppings, ideal if you like a more filling, old-school style pie. Call ahead on busy summer evenings, when beach traffic can make this place extra popular.
02
Best for big groups
Capp's Pizza
Downtown Painesville • Classic Ohio Pizzeria • Great For Sharing And Parties
A reliable local chain known for crowd-pleasing sheet pizzas, wings, and plenty of game-day fuel.
Capp's has been a staple in the Painesville area for years, and it shows in how smoothly they handle big orders for families, teams, and parties. The square-cut pizzas with a slightly sweet sauce and lots of toppings are easy to stretch across a crowd without breaking the budget. It is a smart choice when you need a lot of pizza fast and do not want to gamble on something new.
03
Best sauce and crust combo
Gionino's Pizzeria
South Painesville • Neighborhood Carryout Shop • Takeout Favorite
Thick-edged pies with a tangy red sauce and plenty of cheese, plus the bonus of fried chicken in the same order.
Gionino's is a regional favorite for people who like a toothy crust that still stays soft in the middle. The sauce leans bold and tangy, which pairs well with heavier toppings like sausage and pepperoni. Add an order of their JoJo potatoes or fried chicken and you have an easy, no-fuss dinner after a day on the river or lake.
04
Most nostalgic slice
Longo's Pizza
Mentor-On-The-Lake • Old-School Neighborhood Parlor • Best For A Classic Night Out
A throwback-style pizza joint where the pies are simple, cheesy, and built for sharing in a laid-back setting.
Longo's has the kind of slightly crispy, edge-to-edge topping style that many Northeast Ohioans grew up with. It is the sort of place where you can walk in after a ballgame or a day on the lake and not feel underdressed. If you like a straightforward pepperoni or sausage pizza with a familiar, comforting flavor, this is the place to linger over a pie and a pitcher.
05
Best build-your-own option
Pizza Roto
Mentor Retail Corridor • Fast-Casual Custom Pizza Shop • Quick, Customizable Pick
A modern counter-service spot where you choose your crust, sauce, and toppings, and your pizza hits the oven immediately.
Pizza Roto is a strong choice when everyone in the car wants something a little different but nobody has much time. You can keep it classic with red sauce and pepperoni or branch out with different cheeses, veggies, and drizzle toppings, all baked in just a few minutes. It is especially handy for Grand River residents combining a shopping run in Mentor with a fast but satisfying meal.