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Best overall pick
Shirky's Pizza Zone
Downtown Carroll • Lively Family-Run Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A small-town staple in Carroll with hearty pizzas, subs, and a laid-back, everybody-knows-everybody feel.
About 10 minutes west of Pleasantville, Shirky’s is the kind of place where the staff learns your name after a few visits. The crust is classic Ohio small-town style—sturdy, with generous toppings and plenty of cheese. It’s a go-to for Pleasantville families on ballgame nights and an easy choice when you want a casual sit-down spot that still feels very local.
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Classic Fairfield County choice
Pizza Cottage
Near Carroll • Casual Regional Pizza Chain • Best For Families
Well-known central Ohio chain with consistent pies, big dining areas, and a menu that keeps kids and adults happy.
Pizza Cottage started in this part of Ohio, and the Carroll location is an easy drive for Pleasantville residents looking for something familiar. Expect plenty of topping choices, thick cheese coverage, and a sauce that leans slightly sweet in true regional style. With roomy seating and a broad menu of salads, wings, and subs, it works especially well for youth teams and birthday gatherings.
03
Best for loaded toppings
Pizza Crossing
Lancaster • Topping-Heavy Pizzeria • Crowd-Pleaser For Groups
Lancaster favorite known for generously loaded pies and shareable appetizers that can feed a hungry crew.
Pizza Crossing in Lancaster is a bit farther from Pleasantville but absolutely worth the ride if you like your pizza piled high. The signature move here is the mountain of toppings on a medium-thick crust that stays crisp underneath. Pair a specialty pizza with their cheesy garlic bread and you’ve got an easy group meal for friends meeting in town.
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Best for thin crust
Donatos Pizza
Lancaster - Main Corridor • Columbus-Style Thin-Crust Chain • Best For Delivery And Takeout
Famous for edge-to-edge toppings on ultra-thin crust, with reliable delivery back toward Pleasantville.
For Pleasantville residents who like a crackery crust and precise squares, the Lancaster Donatos hits the mark. The edge-to-edge pepperoni is especially popular, giving you crisp bites on almost every piece. It’s an easy choice when you want consistent pizza that travels well and shows up hot for movie night at home.
05
Worth the short detour
Cristy's Pizza
Baltimore • Small Regional Chain With Homestyle Feel • Best For Carryout Nights
Baltimore location of a local chain serving classic central-Ohio pies, cheesy bread, and hearty subs.
Cristy’s in nearby Baltimore offers straightforward, no-fuss pizza that fits perfectly into a busy weeknight. The crust sits between thin and hand-tossed, with a solid chew and enough structure for heavy toppings. Many Pleasantville locals pair a couple of large pizzas with a pan of cheesy bread and wings, then head home for an easy family dinner.