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Classic neighborhood staple
LaRosa's Pizzeria Norwood
Montgomery Road In Norwood • Classic Cincinnati Family Pizzeria • Go-To Family Favorite
Longtime locals come to this Norwood LaRosa’s for familiar pies, big booths, and kid-friendly comfort.
Set right on Montgomery Road, LaRosa’s Norwood is the kind of place where teams pile in after games and families order their Friday night standby. The crust is soft, the sauce is sweet-leaning, and the menu runs deep with hoagies, pastas, and wings if not everyone at the table wants pizza. It’s an easy, dependable pick when you want classic Cincinnati-style pizza without overthinking it.
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Best for inventive pies
Dewey's Pizza Oakley
Oakley Square • Creative Neapolitan-Style Spot • Best For Inventive Toppings
Dewey’s in Oakley pairs chewy, blistered crusts with inventive topping combos in a lively, family-friendly room.
Just a quick drive south of Norwood, Dewey’s Oakley location is where many locals go when they want pizza that feels a little more special. Signature pies like the Edgar Allan Poe or Socrates’ Revenge balance rich cheeses and bright garnishes on a light, well-fermented crust. The open kitchen keeps kids entertained, and there’s enough variety in half-and-half pies and salads to keep a whole group happy.
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Detroit-style standout
TAGLIO Bar + Pizzeria
Columbia-Tusculum • Detroit-Style Bar Pizzeria • Best For Crispy Detroit-Style
TAGLIO is known for its thick, airy Detroit-style squares with caramelized cheese edges and bold toppings.
If you are willing to hop over to Columbia-Tusculum, TAGLIO rewards the drive with some of the crispiest, cheesiest pies in the city. The Detroit-style crust comes out with a crunchy edge and a soft interior, holding up to toppings like spicy pepperoni cups or rich white-sauce combinations. It’s a great choice when you want to trade the usual round pie for something indulgent and shareable with a drink.
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Top slice shop
Ramundo's Pizzeria
Mt. Lookout Square • New York-Slice Shop • Best For Late-Night Slices
Ramundo’s serves oversized New York-style slices and whole pies that hit the spot after a game or night out.
Tucked into Mt. Lookout Square, Ramundo’s feels like a classic East Coast slice joint dropped just a few minutes from Norwood. The slices are big, foldable, and reheated to a crisp, with a straightforward sauce-and-cheese balance that makes grabbing one or two on the go easy. It’s just as popular with families ordering whole pies for movie night as it is with late-night crowds looking for a satisfying bite on the way home.
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Worth-the-drive destination
Two Cities Pizza Co.
Mason • New York And Chicago-Style Pizzeria • Destination For Style Variety
Two Cities lets you choose between crisp New York slices and hearty Chicago deep-dish under one roof.
Farther up I-71 in Mason, Two Cities has become a regional draw for pizza fans who like to argue crust styles. The menu is split between thin, foldable New York pies and buttery, cheese-packed Chicago deep-dish, so you can settle the debate at your own table. For Norwood diners, it’s a fun weekend outing when you want pizza to feel like the main event rather than a quick meal.