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Best old-school pick
Krimmer's Italianette Pizzeria
North College Hill • Old-School Italian Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A classic Cincinnati parlor with square‑cut pies, sweet‑leaning sauce, and a loyal neighborhood following.
Italianette feels like the kind of place your neighbors have been going to for decades, and many of them have. The crust lands in that satisfying middle ground between crispy and bready, with a generous layer of cheese and toppings that go right to the edge. It’s an easy drive from Northgate and a strong choice when you want a no‑frills, reliably good pizza night.
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Essential Cincinnati-style
LaRosa's Pizzeria – Colerain Avenue
Colerain Township • Cincinnati-Style Family Chain • Best For Families
A hometown staple near Northgate Mall serving saucy, shareable pies and kid‑friendly classics.
For many Northgate families, LaRosa’s on Colerain is the default answer to “Where should we get pizza?” The menu leans into Cincinnati‑style comfort: slightly sweet sauce, edge‑to‑edge toppings, and lots of familiar specialty combinations. Large dining rooms, quick carryout, and consistent delivery make it especially handy for weeknight dinners and game‑day spreads.
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Best craft-pizza night out
Dewey's Pizza – Clifton
Clifton Near Uc • Modern Craft-Pizza Pub • Best For A Night Out
Inventive toppings, a lively dining room, and a solid beer list make this worth the drive from Northgate.
Dewey’s in Clifton is where you go when you want pizza to feel like an evening, not just a takeout box. Pies come with thoughtful combinations—think roasted veggies, specialty cheeses, and house sauces—on a chewy, well‑developed crust that stands up to the toppings. Pair that with big salads, local drafts, and a buzzy, open‑kitchen atmosphere, and you’ve got a reliable destination about twenty minutes from Northgate.
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Best for feeding a crowd
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Clifton Heights By Campus • Thick-Crust College-Town Slice Shop • Big-Group Standout
Hearty, cheese‑loaded pies with a famous thick crust that can easily cover a crowd of hungry friends or family.
Adriatico’s is a Clifton Heights staple, known for oversized, weighty pizzas that feel built for late‑night study sessions and big gatherings. The crust is substantial and chewy, with a browned edge that holds an impressive amount of cheese and toppings. From Northgate, it’s a straight shot toward campus when you need one or two giant boxes that will actually satisfy a roomful of people.
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Worth-the-drive slice
Taglio
Columbia-Tusculum • Detroit-Influenced Slice Bar • Destination Pick
Crispy‑edged square pies with creative toppings that reward anyone willing to venture beyond the immediate neighborhood.
Taglio has built a reputation on its square, pan‑baked pizzas with caramelized cheese around the edges and carefully chosen toppings. You’ll see everything from upgraded pepperoni to white pies and seasonal combinations, all with a light but crunchy base that stays crisp. It’s a longer drive from Northgate than the Colerain and Galbraith spots, but many locals consider it one of the city’s must‑try modern pizzerias.