Pizza cravings hit just as hard in farm country as they do in the city, and the area around Ostrander has plenty of ovens to prove it. From a one-stop Main Street favorite to wood-fired pies and lively patios in nearby towns, you can find a slice for nearly any mood. Use this short list to plan where to grab your next pie after a game, a drive in the country, or a day on the Scioto.
The hometown spot locals point you to first for a reliable pie and friendly faces.
Tucked right on Main Street, Leb's feels like the kind of place where they learn your order by your second visit. The pizzas lean classic Midwest: sturdy crust, plenty of cheese, and toppings piled on without fuss. It is an easy choice when you want a no-drama Friday night pie without leaving the village.
A downtown Delaware standby known for its blistered, wood-fired crusts and creative topping combos.
Amato's draws crowds from all over the county for its pizzas baked in a roaring wood-fired oven. The crust comes out thin yet chewy with just enough char, and the menu runs from simple margheritas to hearty pies loaded with sausage, peppers, and house-made sauces. Pair a pizza with a local beer and a stroll around Sandusky Street to make an evening of it.
A convenient spot for big orders, with crowd-pleasing pies, wings, and subs that travel well back to Ostrander.
Flyers is the kind of place coaches and busy parents keep on speed dial. The crust is a touch thicker than most Columbus-style spots, with toppings and cheese balanced so slices hold up whether you're eating in or hauling boxes home. Order a couple of specialty pizzas and a tray of wings and you can feed a carload of hungry people after a tournament or practice.
A Marysville favorite where thin-crust pizzas share the spotlight with cold drinks and a sprawling outdoor patio.
Benny's is worth the short drive when you want more of an outing than a quick carryout run. The pizzas come cut in party squares with crisp edges and plenty of topping combinations, from classic pepperoni to loaded veggie options. On warm evenings the patio fills up with live music, families, and groups of friends stretching a pizza run into a night out.
A familiar name delivering edge-to-edge thin-crust pizzas that are easy to customize for picky eaters.
When you need something predictable and fast, the Delaware Donatos is a safe bet. The hallmark is its very thin crust, cut into squares and covered in toppings all the way to the edge, so every bite has plenty of flavor. It is especially handy for last-minute game nights or when you are feeding a mix of kids and adults who all want something slightly different.