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Best overall pick
LaRosa's Pizzeria Monfort Heights
Monfort Heights • Family-Friendly Cincinnati-Style Pizzeria • West Side Classic
A go-to neighborhood LaRosa’s turning out crowd-pleasing pies that feel tailor-made for big family dinners and game nights.
This is the west side LaRosa’s many Monfort Heights families grow up on, with familiar square‑cut pies, thick‑cut pepperoni, and that sweet, signature sauce. The dining room is casual and comfortable, but they also move a ton of carryout and delivery if you’re feeding a group at home. It’s the reliable choice when you want classic Cincinnati pizza without overthinking it.
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Classic carryout choice
Trotta's Pizza
Monfort Heights / North Bend Road • Old-School Carryout Pizzeria • Takeout Heavyweight
Hearty, cheese-loaded pies from a no-nonsense west-side institution that’s built for takeout and delivery.
Trotta’s leans into everything west-siders love: generous toppings, a sturdy crust that doesn’t flop, and pizzas that feel built to share. The small storefront is more about quick pick‑ups than lingering, so it’s perfect when you want to grab a couple of loaded pies on the way home. Add in the wings and subs and you’ve got an easy one-stop option for a casual night in.
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Best for families
Dewey's Pizza - Clifton
Clifton Near Uc • Craft Pizza And Beer Spot • Family-Friendly Destination
Creative specialty pies and a lively dining room make this Clifton Dewey’s worth the quick hop from Monfort Heights.
Dewey’s Clifton pairs a relaxed, buzzy atmosphere with a menu full of inventive combinations like roasted garlic chicken or fig and prosciutto alongside classic pepperoni. Kids love watching dough get tossed in the open kitchen, while adults have a solid draft list and salads that are more than an afterthought. It’s an easy pick when you want something a step up from typical chain pizza without feeling fussy.
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Heaviest slice in town
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Clifton Heights • Thick-Crust New York-Style Joint • Late-Night Favorite
Massive, cheese-blanketed pies and late hours make Adriatico’s a pilgrimage spot for serious pizza appetites.
Just up the hill by the University of Cincinnati, Adriatico’s is famous for its hefty, edge-to-edge pizzas that can easily feed a crowd. The thick, satisfying crust and generous toppings make a single slice feel like a full meal, which is exactly what college students and hungry visitors are after. It’s a short drive from Monfort Heights when you want a big, shareable pie for game day or a late-night craving.
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Best for a night out
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Over-the-Rhine
Over-The-Rhine • Brick-Oven Slice Shop And Bar • Downtown Night-Out Pick
Oversized New York–style slices and a speakeasy-like upstairs bar make this OTR spot ideal before or after a night downtown.
Goodfellas in Over‑the‑Rhine combines classic foldable slices with a lively city-center setting, perfect if you’re heading downtown from Monfort Heights. Order at the counter for quick slices or build a whole pie to share, then wander upstairs to the bar if you want to linger over a drink. It’s an easy way to turn a pizza run into a full evening out in one of Cincinnati’s most walkable neighborhoods.