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Best overall pick
LaRosa's Pizzeria Miami Heights
Miami Heights Along Bridgetown Road • Family-Friendly Cincinnati-Style Pizzeria • Neighborhood Standby For All-Ages Crowds
The Miami Heights outpost of Cincinnati’s hometown chain is the default choice when you need plenty of familiar pies fast.
LaRosa’s has been the West Side safety net for everything from birthday parties to Friday-night carryout, and the Miami Heights location keeps that tradition going. The menu leans into classic thin-crust, edge-to-edge toppings, plus hoagies, pastas, and wings for the non-pizza people. Call ahead on game nights—the lobby fills up quickly with locals in team colors.
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Best for hearty, loaded pies
Trotta's Pizza
Werk Road Corridor On The West Side • Old-School, Toppings-Heavy Pizza Shop • Go-To For Big Appetites And Late Drives Home
Trotta’s is a West Side institution known for dense, cheesy pies that can easily feed a carload of hungry friends.
From the outside it still looks like a modest neighborhood carryout, but inside Trotta’s is turning out some of the heaviest pizzas around. The crust is sturdy enough to hold serious layers of cheese, pepperoni, and sausage, making even a few slices feel like a full meal. It’s a smart move for post-game carb loading or stocking the fridge with leftovers.
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Classic Westwood slice shop
Queen City Pizza
Queen City Avenue In Westwood • Casual Slice Joint With A Loyal Bar Crowd • Best For Game Nights And Quick Slices
Queen City Pizza is the kind of no-frills, high-flavor corner spot where regulars know their order before they walk in.
The pies here lean big on flavor—crisp-edged pepperoni, plenty of cheese, and a sauce that tastes like it’s been tweaked for years. There’s usually a game on and a steady stream of carryout boxes heading out the door, especially on weekends. Grab a couple of specialty pizzas and some wings and you’ve got an easy setup for watching the Bengals or Reds at home.
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College-town legend
Adriatico's
Clifton Heights Near The Uc Campus • Thick-Crust, Shareable Pan Pizzas • Best For Feeding A Crowd On A Budget
Adriatico’s is famous for its hefty, square-cut pan pizzas that travel well back to Miami Heights.
Locals make the drive up the hill to Clifton when they’re craving chewy, cheesy corner slices and serious portions. The signature thick crust can handle generous toppings, from classic pepperoni to loaded veggie combinations. Order a big Sicilian-style pan and you’ll have enough to cover a study group, team celebration, or next-day lunches.
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Modern craft option
Taglio
Columbia-Tusculum On The East Side • Crispy, Creative New York–Meets-Detroit Style Shop • Best For Adventurous Toppings And Craft Beer
Taglio offers crisp-edged pizzas with inventive combinations that justify the cross-town drive from Miami Heights.
If you want to step outside the standard pepperoni-and-cheese routine, Taglio is the place to do it. The crust is light but sturdy, with caramelized edges and toppings that might include hot honey, gourmet sausage, or seasonal vegetables. Pair a pie with a rotating tap list and you have an easy night out before heading back to the West Side.