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Best overall pick
Covered Bridge Pizza Parlor
North Kingsville • Classic Small-Town Pizzeria In A Historic Bridge • Quirky Local Landmark
A beloved North Kingsville standby serving balanced, crispy-edged pies in a one-of-a-kind covered-bridge setting.
If you only hit one pizza spot in the area, make it this one tucked into a relocated covered bridge just off Route 193. The crust lands right between thin and thick, with a nicely browned edge that holds up under generous toppings and a sauce that leans savory instead of sweet. Families pile in for pepperoni, taco, and specialty pies, but it’s also an easy weeknight takeout option for locals who grew up on the taste.
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Worth-the-drive gem
Gangbusters Pizza & Country Store
Rural Kingsville • Casual Country Store With A Pizza Counter • Best For Hearty Takeout
A country-store combo where you can grab gas, snacks, and surprisingly hefty pizzas, calzones, and stromboli in one stop.
Set along Gageville Monroe Road, Gangbusters feels like the kind of place only locals know, but visitors quickly adopt. The pizza is classic Northeast Ohio style with a solid, chewy crust and toppings that run from simple cheese to fully loaded meat combos, plus big, cheesy stromboli and calzones. It’s ideal when you want to feed a carful of people after a day at the lake or need a reliable takeout option on the way home from I-90.
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Most inventive pies
Nights & Weekends Pizzeria
Historic Ashtabula Harbor • Wood-Fired Neapolitan-Style Pizzeria • Best For Date Night
A modern harbor-side spot turning out blistered, wood-fired pies with creative toppings and a laid-back, urban feel.
Down on Bridge Street by the Ashtabula Harbor, Nights & Weekends brings a city-style pizza experience to the lakeshore. The pies are Neapolitan-inspired, with airy, blistered crusts, fresh mozzarella, and seasonal topping combinations that go well beyond the basics. It’s the place you book when you want a night out with a drink, a view, and pizza that feels a little special without being fussy.
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Classic hometown slice
Capo's Pizza
Route 20 In Ashtabula • Old-School Delivery And Takeout Joint • Game-Day Favorite
A longtime Ashtabula staple known for dependable, crowd-pleasing pizzas that show up hot and ready for game night.
Capo's is the sort of old-school local chain that many Ashtabula County residents grew up ordering from. Expect well-sauced, cheese-forward pies cut into squares, with familiar toppings, thick subs, and wings that make it easy to feed a living room full of friends. It’s not trying to reinvent pizza, and that reliability is exactly why people keep it on speed dial for Fridays and big games.
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Best sit-down experience
Purola's BSP
Lake Avenue In Ashtabula • Italian Family Restaurant With A Lively Bar • Best For Groups And Celebrations
A bustling Italian spot where generous pizzas share table space with pastas, salads, and cold beers.
Just a short hop from the harbor, Purola's BSP feels like a classic neighborhood Italian joint where locals gather for birthdays, team dinners, and big family nights out. The pizzas are substantial, with chewy crusts, plenty of cheese, and topping combos that pair well with a plate of wings or a big salad in the middle of the table. Between the friendly service, TVs over the bar, and portions built for sharing, it’s an easy choice when you’ve got a hungry group to please.