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Best overall pick
LaRosa’s Pizzeria – Colerain Township
Colerain Township • Classic Cincinnati-Style Pizzeria • Best For Families And Big Groups
A go-to LaRosa’s outpost that turns out consistently solid Cincinnati-style pies just a short hop from Pleasant Hills.
The Colerain LaRosa’s is often where Pleasant Hills families land when nobody wants to cook but everyone wants something familiar. The crust is soft and slightly sweet, with that signature sauce and plenty of topping options, plus hoagies and pastas if you’re feeding a crowd. Dine in for the full west side feel or call ahead for an easy pickup on the way home.
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Classic west side favorite
Chester’s Pizza
Cheviot • Old-School Neighborhood Pizza Parlor • West Side Institution
Beloved west side shop known for edge-to-edge toppings and a loyal neighborhood following.
Chester’s has that old-school, no-frills dining room where the focus is squarely on the pizza. Expect a slightly crispy crust, generous cheese, and toppings that go right out to the rim—a style locals swear by. It’s a bit of a drive from Pleasant Hills, but worth it when you’re craving a true Cheviot classic.
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Closest old-school option
Angilo’s Pizza – North College Hill
North College Hill • Carryout-Focused Thin-Crust Shop • Best For Easy Weeknight Takeout
Thin, foldable slices and hoagies from a long-running local mini-chain that leans hard into nostalgia.
The North College Hill location of Angilo’s is one of the closest classic parlors to Pleasant Hills, making it an easy midweek takeout stop. The pies are straightforward and affordable, with a thinner crust and a sauce that leans savory rather than sweet. Add an order of their hoagies or garlic bread and you’ve got an effortless family meal.
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Worth-the-drive heavyweight
Adriatico’s New York Style Pizza
Clifton Near Uc • Hearty New York-Style And Pan Pizza Joint • Top Choice For Massive Pies
Campus-favorite shop famed for enormous, cheesy pies that can easily feed a small crowd.
Adriatico’s sits over by the University of Cincinnati, but plenty of north-side residents make the drive when they want a serious, heavy-duty pizza. The thick-crust Sicilian-style squares are the move here, loaded with cheese and just the right amount of char around the edges. It’s ideal for game days, late nights, or any time you want leftovers for breakfast.
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Most atmospheric pick
Fireside Pizza
Walnut Hills • Wood-Fired, Craft-Focused Pizzeria • Best For Date Night And Drinks
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies served in a converted firehouse with a solid craft beer lineup.
If you’re up for a slightly longer drive from Pleasant Hills, Fireside rewards you with blistered, chewy crusts and creative topping combinations. The space itself—an old firehouse—has tons of character, with big garage doors that open up in nice weather. Pair a seasonal specialty pie with a local tap and it feels like a night out, not just another pizza run.