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Best overall pick
Giovanni's Pizza
Lucasville • Classic Ohio-Style Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A go-to Lucasville stop for generously topped, slightly crispy pies that feel built for small-town pizza night.
Giovanni's in Lucasville is the kind of place people from the back roads will happily detour to when they’re craving a hearty, old-school pizza. The crust runs on the crisp side, with plenty of cheese and classic toppings piled on. It’s a comfortable, unfussy choice when you want something reliably good without driving all the way to a bigger city.
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Worth-the-drive choice
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Portsmouth • Family-Friendly Regional Chain • Best For Families
A sit-down spot where groups can share big pizzas, salads, and wings after a day along the Ohio River.
Portsmouth’s LaRosa's brings the familiar Cincinnati-born chain closer to Rarden, with a full menu and plenty of seating. Pizzas come with a slightly sweet red sauce and a range of toppings that suit both picky kids and more adventurous eaters. It’s a solid choice when you want to make pizza part of a day out in town, not just a quick pickup stop.
03
Game-night standby
Domino's Pizza
Portsmouth East Side • Carryout And Delivery Chain • Best For Takeout And Delivery
Fast, customizable pies with dependable delivery when you’d rather stay put on back roads near Rarden.
For many Scioto County households, Portsmouth’s Domino's is the default choice when everyone wants pizza and nobody wants to cook. The menu covers everything from classic hand-tossed to pan and thin crust, with sauces and toppings that make it easy to split a large order several ways. It’s especially handy if you’re coordinating a pickup on the way back from town or arranging delivery to a nearby address.
04
Sit-down classic
Pizza Hut
West Union • Casual Dine-In And Carryout Chain • Best For Pan Pizza Fans
A familiar dining room and that signature buttery pan crust make this West Union spot a nostalgic favorite.
The West Union Pizza Hut still has that classic feel many people remember from childhood pizza nights. Thick, buttery pan crusts and well-known specialty pies make ordering simple, and the salad bar and wings round things out if not everyone is in a pizza mood. It’s an easy meet-up point for families and friends coming from different directions around Rarden.
05
Quick bite from the north
Snappy Tomato Pizza
Peebles • Carryout-Focused Small-Town Pizzeria • Quick Weeknight Stop
A convenient Peebles option with thick, filling pies that travel well back toward Rarden.
Peebles’ Snappy Tomato is a practical choice when you’re running errands up that way and want to bring dinner home in one box. The pizzas lean hearty, with a soft crust and plenty of cheese that holds up fine on the drive back south. Combo deals and breadsticks make it easy to feed a carload without stretching the budget.