01
Best overall pick
Wally's Pizza
Central New Concord Near Muskingum University • Casual College-Town Pizzeria • Local Favorite And Campus Standby
Hearty, topping-loaded pies and a friendly small-town vibe make Wally's the go-to pizza stop in New Concord.
Wally's is the classic New Concord pizza experience, with generous cheese, plenty of toppings, and the kind of crust that holds up to a long study session. Students and locals alike lean on it for big game nights, quick slices, and easy group orders. If you want the most New Concord-feeling pie, this is where you start.
02
Old-school classic
Creno's Pizza
East Zanesville Near The I-70 Corridor • Old-School Ohio Pizza Joint • Best For Classic Carryout
Creno's turns out square-cut, sauce-forward pies that taste like the Ohio pizza many locals grew up with.
About a straight shot west from New Concord, Creno's is a go-to for folks who like a slightly chewy crust, a sweet-leaning red sauce, and edge-to-edge toppings. It’s built for carryout: big party trays, lots of toppings combinations, and dependable timing for pickup or delivery. When you want that familiar, no-frills Ohio style, this is the move.
03
Best sit-down pies
Adornetto's Pizza
Maple Avenue In North Zanesville • Family-Run Italian Pizzeria • Best Sit-Down Experience
A Zanesville institution known for bubbling cheese, crisp-edged crusts, and a lively, family-friendly dining room.
Adornetto's is the place you drive to when you want pizza to feel like a night out, not just a takeout box. Pies arrive hot on metal stands, with plenty of cheese pull and a crust that stays crisp under the toppings. Pair a couple of pizzas with salads and garlic bread, and it becomes an easy group dinner after a day in town or a home game at Muskingum.
04
Best for groups
Pizza Cottage
South Zanesville Near The Retail Strip • Lively Sports-Bar Pizzeria • Best For Groups And Game Night
Big tables, loaded specialty pies, and plenty of TVs make Pizza Cottage a natural choice for teams and families.
Pizza Cottage leans into the crowd-pleaser side of pizza, with thickly topped specialty options, appetizers to share, and a roomy dining area. It’s popular with travel teams, youth leagues, and larger families who need space and consistent service. If you’re coming from New Concord with a car full of people, this is an easy, low-stress spot to land.
05
Best quick takeout
Plus 1 Pizza
Cambridge Just Off Southgate Parkway • No-Frills Neighborhood Takeout Spot • Best Quick Pickup Stop
A reliable Cambridge stop for fast, customizable pizzas when you’re heading to or from New Concord.
Plus 1 Pizza is built around speedy, made-to-order pies that travel well, which makes it handy if you’re grabbing food on the way back to New Concord. The menu runs from simple cheese and pepperoni to heavier, loaded combinations and oven-baked subs. It’s a practical choice when you want good, hot pizza without turning the stop into a whole evening.