01
Best overall pick
Kraus' Pizza
Kent Avenue Corridor • Classic Local Pizzeria • Local Favorite
Local chain favorite serving up classic, cheese-loaded pies from its Kent Avenue shop in the heart of Hartville.[1]
Kraus' Pizza is a Stark County fixture with a Hartville location on Kent Avenue and a reputation strong enough to earn recent community choice honors for its pies.[1] The menu focuses on familiar combinations and generous portions, so it works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for feeding a hungry crowd after a game or school event. If you want a true taste of how locals like their pizza, this is the place to start.
02
Best small-town classic
A&E's Pizzeria
Downtown Hartville • Laid-Back Hometown Pizzeria • Best For Creative Toppings
Cozy neighborhood spot on South Prospect turning out well-built pies alongside chicken and subs.[3]
A&E's Pizzeria is a Hartville original, tucked along South Prospect with a menu built around pizza, chicken, and classic subs.[3] The vibe is low-key and local, making it a comfortable choice for lingering over a pie or grabbing a takeout order on your way home. If you like to mix and match toppings or pair your pizza with wings, this is an easy place to become a regular.
03
Best for delivery variety
Romeo's Pizza
Near Hartville’S Main Retail Stretch • Regional Chain Pizzeria • Delivery Go-To
Regional chain known for its award-winning, thick-cut pies and specialty combinations, with a convenient Hartville location.[6]
Romeo's brings a regional favorite to Hartville, with handcrafted pizzas and a lineup of bold specialty pies that go beyond the usual pepperoni-and-cheese.[6] It leans into hearty, sauce-forward flavors and pizzas designed to travel well for delivery or carryout, which makes it a smart pick when you’re ordering for a group or planning a game-night spread.[6]
04
Best pizza-and-deli combo
Cirelli Deli
Prospect Avenue South Of Downtown • Italian-American Deli And Pizza Counter • Best For Pizza And Sandwiches
Italian-American deli where the pizza shares the spotlight with stacked sandwiches and rotating hot specials.[4]
Cirelli Deli doubles as a neighborhood pizza stop, offering made-to-order pies alongside a full lineup of Italian-American sandwiches and daily hot specials.[4] It’s an especially good choice when your group wants options beyond just pizza, since you can mix slices with deli classics and whatever happens to be on the hot bar that day.[4] The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a focus on hearty, homestyle comfort food.
05
Most familiar name
Pizza Hut
West Hartville Retail Corridor • National Pizza Chain Restaurant • Family-Friendly Choice
National chain location on West Maple that’s dialed in for dependable delivery, carryout, and family-friendly dine-in deals.[2]
Hartville’s Pizza Hut sits on West Maple Street and focuses on the familiar lineup of pan, hand-tossed, and stuffed-crust pies many people grew up with.[2] Between the predictable menu, online ordering, and steady delivery and carryout hours, it’s a practical choice when convenience matters more than tracking down a hidden gem.[2] Kids and less adventurous eaters tend to be happy here, which makes it a solid option for bigger family gatherings.