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Best overall pick
Cardinal Pizza Shop
Huber Village Boulevard Corridor • Neighborhood Pizza Shop With Craft Touches • Go-To For Locals Near Huber Ridge
Cardinal Pizza Shop is a tight, friendly spot turning out well-crafted pies just across from the Huber Ridge area.
If you want something close to home that still feels special, Cardinal is the natural first call. The crust leans crisp and sturdy, with toppings that feel thoughtfully balanced rather than piled on. It’s an easy weeknight pickup choice, but the kind of pizza you’ll happily serve to friends on a Friday night.
02
Best sit-down experience
Giammarco's Italian Restaurant
East Westerville Off Schrock Road • Classic Italian Restaurant With Tavern-Style Pizza • Best For Lingering Dinners
Giammarco's pairs hearty, tavern-style pies with a full Italian menu in a warm, bustling dining room.
This is where you go when pizza is part of a bigger night out rather than just a quick bite. The pizzas have that slightly chewy, edge-to-edge topping style Central Ohio is known for, with plenty of options to satisfy both traditionalists and adventurous eaters. It’s ideal for family gatherings, birthday dinners, or catching a game at the bar with a pie on the table.
03
Coziest Uptown pick
Pasquale's Pasta House
Uptown Westerville • Small Italian Spot With Homestyle Pies • Best For Date Night Pizza
Pasquale's serves pizza that feels homemade in the best way, inside a snug dining room on the Uptown strip.
The pies here are all about comfort: well-seasoned sauce, stretchy cheese, and a crust that holds up without feeling heavy. Because it’s a pasta-focused restaurant too, you can split a pizza and a plate of noodles and still feel like you’ve tried a bit of everything. It’s a great pick when you want something laid-back but still a little charming and walkable.
04
Game-day standby
Massey's Pizza Sports Bar & Wings
County Line Road Corridor • Columbus-Style Pizzeria And Sports Bar • Best For Groups And Big Appetites
Massey's is a classic thin-crust, edge-to-edge topping shop with plenty of TVs and space for a crowd.
Expect the signature Columbus-style thin crust cut into party squares, loaded generously from corner to corner. It’s the kind of pizza that disappears fast during a game, especially paired with wings and a cold drink. With roomy seating and a casual buzz, it works well for kids’ teams, birthday groups, or last-minute meetups from Huber Ridge and Westerville.
05
Old-school institution
Terita's Pizza
Cleveland Avenue, North Columbus • No-Frills, Old-School Carryout Pizzeria • Beloved Takeout Classic
Terita's is a long-running Columbus pizza institution known for simple, consistent carryout pies.
A short drive south of Huber Ridge, Terita's feels like stepping back into the era when every neighborhood had its own tiny pizza counter. The crust is thin, the toppings are traditional, and the flavor is all about that seasoned cheese-and-pepperoni comfort. Call ahead, grab a box on your way home up Cleveland Avenue, and you’ve got an easy crowd-pleaser for the night.