01
Best overall pick
Six Hundred Downtown
Downtown Bellefontaine • Wood-Fired Neapolitan Spot • Destination-Worthy Pie
Serious, competition-winning pies in a lively historic downtown setting.
About 15 minutes from Quincy, Six Hundred Downtown is the kind of place people happily drive for, thanks to its blistered crusts and top-tier ingredients. The menu leans Italian, but the pizza is the star, with classic Margherita and creative specials coming out of the wood-fired oven. It’s an easy pick when you want something a notch above the usual carry-out.
02
Best small-town classic
Firehouse Pizza
West Liberty Village Center • Casual Hometown Pizzeria • Cozy Local Favorite
A straightforward, small-town pizza shop that does the basics really well.
Firehouse Pizza in West Liberty has the easygoing feel of a place where everybody’s been coming for years. Expect generous toppings, satisfying cheese pull, and a crust that holds up well for takeout back to Quincy. It’s a reliable choice when you want classic Midwestern pizza without any fuss.
03
Best for families
LaRosa’s Pizzeria – Indian Lake
Indian Lake / Russells Point • Family Pizza Chain By The Lake • Family-Friendly Crowd-Pleaser
A busy lake-area pizzeria with familiar Cincinnati-style pies and plenty of booth space.
Near the water at Indian Lake, LaRosa’s is a natural stop after a day on the boat or at the campground. The menu covers everyone from picky kids to sauce lovers, with their signature slightly sweet red sauce and lots of topping combos. It’s the spot where big groups and families can spread out and share a few big pies.
04
Best for thin crust
Donatos Pizza
East Bellefontaine Strip • Ohio Thin-Crust Chain • Fast, Consistent Option
Edge-to-edge topping pies that are easy to grab on the way through Bellefontaine.
Donatos in Bellefontaine is about as convenient as it gets if you’re running errands or heading back toward Quincy. The crust is thin and crispy, with toppings spread right to the edge, so every slice eats clean and crunchy. It’s ideal when you want predictable, quick pizza that still feels like a step up from basic delivery.
05
Old-school pick
Cassano’s Pizza King
Sidney Shopping Corridor • Classic Dayton-Style Pizza Joint • Nostalgic Regional Favorite
Super-thin, square-cut pies with a loyal following just west of Quincy.
Cassano’s in Sidney serves the kind of ultra-thin, edge-to-edge pizza that Dayton-area transplants swear by. The crust is crisp, the toppings are chopped fine, and the whole thing comes cut into small party squares that are easy to share. If you grew up on this style or just want to try a regional classic, it’s worth the short drive.