01
Best overall pick
The Original Pizza Place
Downtown Marietta • Classic Thin-Crust Slice Shop • Hometown Favorite For A Classic Pie
A long-running local spot turning out foldable, thin-crust pies that feel a bit more special than the standard chains.
If you want a pizza night that feels like an outing, this is the place worth driving to from Lower Salem. The crust is thin but sturdy, the cheese is generous, and the slices have that slightly chewy, foldable feel people in the Mid-Ohio Valley swear by. Go for a simple pepperoni or try one of the loaded specialty pies and plan to linger over a couple of slices.
02
Delivery workhorse
Domino's Pizza
Pike Street, Marietta • Fast Delivery-Focused Chain • Go-To For Late-Night Delivery
A reliable chain choice when you need a hot pizza run out toward the countryside without much waiting around.
For many Lower Salem residents, Domino's is the default when nobody wants to cook and a drive into town is the most effort anyone can manage. The tracker makes it easy to time your trip, and the menu runs from classic hand-tossed to pan and thin crusts with plenty of sauces and toppings. It is a practical, no-drama option for weeknights or game days.
03
Family night standby
Pizza Hut
Pike Street Corridor, Marietta • Sit-Down Family Pizza Restaurant • Easy Sit-Down Choice With Kids
A familiar dine-in spot where you can slide into a booth, split a pan pizza, and let everyone relax for an hour.
If you are wrangling kids or meeting extended family halfway, Pizza Hut on the Pike Street strip is an easy choice. The pan pizzas come out with that buttery, crispy edge, and there are enough wings, pasta, and salad options to keep non-pizza people happy. It is not fancy, but the booths, refills, and predictable menu make for a stress-free night out from the village.
04
Quick-and-cheap fix
Little Caesars Pizza
East Pike Street, Marietta • Grab-And-Go Value Pizza Counter • Budget Choice When You Are In A Hurry
A no-frills stop for hot-and-ready pies that are easy on the wallet and ready when you walk in the door.
When you are coming back up I-77 and just want something fast to feed a group, Little Caesars is hard to beat. The appeal here is simple: walk in, grab a pepperoni or cheese pie without ordering ahead, and be back on the road in minutes. Add a couple of Crazy Bread orders and you have an inexpensive, low-effort dinner for a car full of hungry people.
05
Custom toppings king
Papa Johns Pizza
Muskingum Drive, Marietta • Delivery And Carryout Chain With Custom Pies • Best For Tailoring Your Own Pizza
A solid option if you like to tweak the crust, sauce, and toppings until the pizza is exactly how you want it.
Papa Johns tends to appeal to people who care about the details, from the style of crust to the amount of sauce and toppings. It is a good pick when one person wants a simple cheese and someone else insists on piling on extras. Order ahead for carryout on your way through Marietta, or use it as another delivery option when you are staying closer to town.