01
Best overall pick
Creno's Pizza
Downtown Mechanicsburg • Classic Small-Town Pizzeria • Local Favorite For Carryout
Hand-tossed, generously topped pies make this the go-to pizza stop right on Main Street.
Creno's anchors Mechanicsburg’s tiny downtown with sturdy, no-nonsense pizza that hits the spot on busy weeknights. Expect classic crust, plenty of cheese, and toppings piled higher than most chains. It’s the kind of place where locals know the specials by heart and big game nights usually mean a stack of Creno’s boxes on the table.
02
Best pizza-and-bowling combo
Goshen Lanes
South Of Mechanicsburg Along Oh-4 • Bowling Alley With Hearty Bar Food • Best For Families And Leagues
Retro lanes, cold drinks, and hot, shareable pizzas make this a laid-back group hangout.
Just outside the village, Goshen Lanes pairs old-school bowling with surprisingly satisfying, crowd-pleasing pies. The pizzas lean comfort over fancy, with cheesy, saucy rounds built to fuel a few games and a pitcher or two. It’s an easy choice for birthday parties, casual nights out, or when you want something more fun than another night on the couch.
03
Worth-the-drive Columbus pick
Bazemore Pizza Company
Upper Arlington, Northwest Columbus • Craft Pizza And Taproom • Destination For Creative Pies
Inventive topping combos and a cozy tavern setting make this a standout for a night out in the city.
When you’re ready to go beyond basic pepperoni, Bazemore Pizza Company delivers with crisped edges, quality toppings, and a rotating cast of specialty pies. The space feels like a neighborhood tavern, with a solid tap list that matches the pizza’s bolder flavors. It works just as well for a date-night drive from Mechanicsburg as it does for meeting Columbus friends halfway.
04
Old-school Columbus classic
The Pizza House
North Columbus • Old-School Pizza Parlor • Best For Big Groups And Leftovers
A time-warp Italian joint serving pan and thin-crust pies that feel straight out of a family scrapbook.
The Pizza House is one of those Columbus institutions where the décor hasn’t changed much in decades—and that’s part of the charm. Thick, cheesy slices and generously topped thin-crust pies arrive on big pans that practically demand sharing. It’s ideal for meeting extended family or friends from around central Ohio, with portions that make next-day leftovers almost guaranteed.
05
Game-day favorite
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Near Ohio State University Campus • New York-Style College-Town Pizzeria • Late-Night And Game-Day Favorite
Huge, foldable slices and hefty square pies have made this spot a legend with students and visiting fans alike.
If you’re heading into Columbus for an Ohio State game or concert, Adriatico’s is a natural add-on to the plan. The menu leans big and bold—thick-crust Sicilian-style squares, saucy New York slices, and topping combos that can feed a whole carload from Mechanicsburg. Expect a lively, sometimes chaotic vibe on busy nights, but the pizza more than earns the buzz.