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Best overall pick
Giovanni's Pizza of Kingston
Downtown Kingston • Classic Small-Town Pizzeria • Local Favorite
Long-running Main Street spot serving generous pizzas, subs, and Italian-American comfort food.
If you ask around Kingston where to get pizza, Giovanni's is the name you hear first. The pies lean hearty, with plenty of cheese and toppings, and the menu covers everything from classic pepperoni to loaded specialty combinations. It’s an easy go-to for weeknight carryout, but there’s enough seating inside for a relaxed, no-frills family dinner too.
02
Best slice with soft-serve
Dairy Shed Too & Ramrod's Pizza
North End Of Kingston • Walk-Up Ice Cream Stand With Pizza Counter • Best For Families
Casual roadside stop where you can grab a hot pizza and follow it with a cone at the same window.
Part ice cream stand, part pizza joint, Dairy Shed Too & Ramrod's is a Kingston staple when the weather warms up. The pizza is straightforward and satisfying, with crispy edges and plenty of topping options, ideal for sharing at a picnic table. It’s the kind of spot where kids can run around with a cone while the adults finish off the last slices.
03
Worth the drive
Pizza Cottage
On Us-23 Near Circleville • Family-Friendly Dine-In Pizzeria • Best For Big Groups
A roomy regional favorite known for loaded specialty pies and easy group-friendly seating.
Just up the road in Circleville, Pizza Cottage is a popular choice when you want more than a quick grab-and-go. The crust is sturdy enough to handle heavy toppings, and their specialty pizzas—think plenty of meat or veggie-loaded combos—are built for sharing. With large booths, TVs, and a relaxed atmosphere, it works well for teams, birthday parties, or meeting halfway with friends from out of town.
04
Pub-style pick
Gant's Pizza & Pub
North Side Of Chillicothe • Casual Pizza Pub • Best For Game Night
Crispy, tavern-style pies served alongside wings, cold beer, and plenty of TVs.
For a livelier night out, Gant's Pizza & Pub in Chillicothe delivers classic bar-pizza energy. The crust runs on the thinner, crispier side, with edge-to-edge toppings that pair perfectly with a basket of wings. It’s the spot locals use when they want to catch a game, grab a draft, and work through a large pizza without feeling rushed.
05
Chain standby
Donatos Pizza
Retail Corridor On Bridge Street • Regional Thin-Crust Chain • Reliable Carryout Option
Well-known Ohio chain turning out thin-crust, edge-to-edge topping pizzas for easy pickup or delivery.
When consistency matters more than experimenting, the Donatos in Chillicothe is a dependable bet. Their trademark thin crust and completely covered toppings are ideal if you like every bite to taste the same from center to crust. It’s especially handy for quick online orders, feeding a crowd on a busy night, or grabbing pizza while you’re already running errands on Bridge Street.