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Best overall pick
Giovanni's Pizza
Hillsboro • Classic Small-Town Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A long-running Hillsboro staple known for generous toppings, buttery crust, and friendly small-town service.
Giovanni's is one of those places Hillsboro residents grow up on, and it shows in the steady crowd of regulars. The crust lands in the sweet spot between soft and crisp, with plenty of cheese and toppings that go right to the edge. It is a smart first stop if you want a dependable, satisfying pie before heading back toward Highland Holiday.
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Best for big appetites
Big Ernie's Pizza
Hillsboro • Hearty, Family-Friendly Pizza Joint • Best For Families
Known for loaded pies and shareable portions, Big Ernie's is where locals go when everyone is starving.
Big Ernie's leans into crowd-pleasing comfort food: thick layers of cheese, sauce with a little sweetness, and toppings piled on heavy. It is the kind of spot where a couple of large pizzas and an order of breadsticks will feed a whole lake cabin crew. Call ahead on busy evenings, then swing through Hillsboro to pick up a hot box on your way back to Highland Holiday.
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Best for familiar chain comfort
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Hillsboro • Regional Chain Pizzeria • Most Reliable All-Rounder
A regional favorite offering consistent pizzas, pastas, and wings with plenty of build-your-own options.
LaRosa's brings a Cincinnati-area classic to Highland County, with a menu that suits mixed groups and picky eaters. The crust runs on the softer side with a tangy, slightly sweet sauce, and you can dial in your toppings from simple pepperoni to heavier specialty combos. It is especially handy if you are coordinating a larger order for a group staying around Rocky Fork Lake and want something everyone will recognize.
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Best late-night fallback
Domino's Pizza
Hillsboro • Modern Delivery-Focused Chain • Best For Convenience
Fast, customizable pizzas and sides that are easy to order, track, and pick up on the way back to the lake.
Domino's in Hillsboro is less about charm and more about pure convenience, which can be exactly what you want after a long day on the water. The revamped crusts, sauces, and toppings give you plenty of room to customize, and the online ordering makes timing a pickup run simple. It is a practical choice when everything else is packed or closed and you just need something hot, fast, and predictable.
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Best small-town detour
Pasquales Pizza
Greenfield • Old-School Neighborhood Pizzeria • Worth-The-Drive Option
A classic Greenfield spot serving tavern-style pies that locals swear are worth the extra miles from the lake.
If you do not mind a scenic drive north from Highland Holiday, Pasquales in Greenfield rewards you with thin, crispy-edged pizza that feels straight out of a Midwest pizza parlor time capsule. The slices are cut into small squares, making them perfect for sharing around a table or over a card game. Pair a couple of specialty pies with some sides, then enjoy a slower, more old-fashioned pace than you will find at the bigger chains.