01
Best overall pick
The Original Pizza Place
Downtown Marietta • Ny-Style Slice Shop • Go-To Stop On A Marietta Run
A downtown Marietta classic known for foldable slices, crisp crust, and quick counter service.
If you ask around Newport where people go for a quick, satisfying pie, this Marietta institution comes up fast. The menu leans into classic toppings, but the draw is that thin, crackly-yet-chewy crust and generous cheese that locals grew up on. It’s an easy add-on to a grocery trip or evening in town, with slices ready for a fast lunch and whole pies for bringing back across the river.
02
Best riverside outing
Da Vinci's
Williamstown Riverfront • Family Italian Restaurant • Sit-Down Pizza Night
A long-running Italian spot that pairs hearty, saucy pizzas with river views and a full dinner menu.
Just across from Marietta in Williamstown, Da Vinci’s is where many families from Newport head when they want pizza to feel like a night out. The crust runs on the softer, bready side with plenty of cheese and a slightly sweet sauce, and you can easily build a meal around salads, pasta, and desserts. It’s the kind of place where lingering over a big pie and a pitcher of soda feels like the whole point of the evening.
03
Best small-town drive
Jukebox Pizza
Waterford Village • Small-Town Pizzeria • Worth-The-Drive Comfort Pick
A nostalgic country-drive destination known for square-cut, loaded pies and friendly service.
Jukebox Pizza is the classic country-road detour locals recommend when you don’t mind a short drive for a great pie. The pizzas come out thick with cheese, plenty of toppings, and that Ohio-valley-style square cut that makes sharing easy. It’s laid-back, kid-friendly, and exactly the kind of place where you’ll see ball teams and families refueling after an evening game.
04
Best for big groups
Rubi's Pizza & Grill
Belpre Strip • Casual Sports-Bar Pizzeria • Group Hangout Spot
A lively Belpre stop where hearty pizzas share menu space with wings, sandwiches, and plenty of TVs.
Rubi’s is an easy choice when your group wants pizza but not everyone’s craving the same thing. The pies lean generous—lots of cheese, ample toppings, and a crust sturdy enough to hold up under it all—while the broader menu keeps non-pizza folks happy. With a casual dining room and game-day atmosphere, it’s well-suited to meeting friends halfway between Newport and the rest of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
05
Classic regional slice
The Original Pizza Place
Downtown Parkersburg • Old-School Regional Pizzeria • Slice Fix Across The River
A Parkersburg mainstay turning out the same crisp, cheesy pies generations of locals have loved.
For Newport residents who find themselves on the West Virginia side of the river, the Parkersburg location of The Original Pizza Place is a dependable stop. The formula mirrors the Marietta shop—thin crust, just-charred edges, and a salty, cheesy bite that makes a single slice feel like a proper meal. It’s ideal when you’re running errands in town and want a quick, nostalgic taste of Mid-Ohio Valley pizza culture.