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Classic West Side institution
LaRosa's Pizzeria - Glenway
Western Hills • Family-Style Cincinnati Pizzeria • West Side Standby
A go-to for West Siders who want familiar, crowd-pleasing pies and plenty of extras.
If you grew up on the West Side, chances are a LaRosa's pie has anchored more than a few family gatherings. The Glenway location is an easy hop from Mack and handles everything from quick weeknight dinners to big team orders without breaking a sweat. Thick-cut pepperoni, sweet sauce, and those classic hoagies make it an easy choice when you are feeding a mix of tastes.
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Old-school favorite
Trotta's Pizza - Bridgetown
Bridgetown • Old-School Neighborhood Carryout • Best For Big Carryout Orders
Thin, well-done crusts and generous toppings make this a staple for West Side takeout nights.
Trotta's in Bridgetown is the kind of place where regulars know exactly which night they are calling in their order. Pizzas come loaded, with a crisp edge and plenty of cheese, built to travel well back to Mack or the surrounding neighborhoods. Add in wings, garlic bread, and a few of their specialty pies, and you have an easy solution for parties and game days.
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Hearty slice specialist
Queen City Pizza
Westwood • No-Frills Slice And Carryout Shop • Late-Night Favorite
Big, cheesy pies and hefty slices draw a steady stream of regulars from Westwood and nearby Mack.
Queen City Pizza keeps it simple: substantial crust, plenty of cheese, and a lineup of classic toppings that hit the spot. It is the sort of shop where a single slice can pass for a full meal, especially if you go for a loaded option. Locals lean on it for casual weekend dinners, late-night cravings, and those evenings when only a classic pepperoni will do.
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Worth-the-drive destination
A Tavola Pizza
Over-The-Rhine • Wood-Fired Neapolitan Spot • Date-Night Pick
A short drive from Mack rewards you with charred, wood-fired pies and a polished OTR setting.
When you want something a little more refined than your usual carryout, A Tavola in Over-the-Rhine is worth the trip across town. The dough is the star here, blistered in a hot oven and topped with combinations that go beyond the basics, like fig, prosciutto, or house-made sausage. Pair a couple of pies with a salad and a drink, and you have an easy date night or pre-show stop downtown.
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Big-portion crowd pleaser
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Clifton Heights • College-Town New York-Style Joint • Best For Hungry Groups
Massive, cheesy pies with a cult following make this Clifton classic worth the drive from Mack.
Adriatico's has long been a favorite of University of Cincinnati students, but its oversized, pan-baked pizzas appeal well beyond campus. The crust is thick and chewy at the edges, with a hefty layer of cheese and sauce that can easily feed a carload of friends coming in from the West Side. Call ahead for one of the larger sizes and you will have more than enough for a movie night or post-game feast back in Mack.