01
Best overall pick
Cardo's Pizza & Tavern
Downtown Chillicothe • Tavern-Style Pizzeria With Dine-In And Bar • Local Favorite For Classic Pies And Cold Beer
Old-school tavern pizza with plenty of topping options and a relaxed small-town vibe.
If you ask around Chillicothe for a go-to pizza joint, Cardo's is one of the first names you hear. The crust is classic Ohio tavern-style—sturdy enough for generous toppings but still easy to fold—and the sauce leans savory rather than overly sweet. It is an easy choice when you want a laid-back dinner, a pitcher of beer, and a pie that feels unmistakably local.
02
Best for big groups
Cristy's Pizza
Western Avenue Corridor, Chillicothe • Casual Carryout And Delivery Pizzeria • Great For Crowd-Pleasing Orders And Value Deals
A reliable option for feeding a hungry group with big, topping-loaded pizzas and familiar sides.
Cristy's is a fixture on the west side, especially when you need several pies for a game night or family get-together. The menu leans into hearty, topping-heavy pizzas, cheesy bread, and wings, so everyone can find something without overcomplicating the order. It is close enough to Richmond Dale for an easy pickup run, and the value-oriented specials make large orders much easier on the wallet.
03
Best for family dinners
Pizza Cottage
North Bridge Street Shopping Strip, Chillicothe • Sit-Down Family Pizzeria • Family-Friendly Spot With Roomy Booths And Shareable Pies
Casual sit-down pizza with plenty of specialty pies, appetizers, and space for a relaxed meal.
Set amid the busy Bridge Street retail strip, Pizza Cottage works well when you want pizza plus a proper sit-down experience. The menu highlights specialty pizzas piled high—think loaded meat combos and veggie-forward options—along with pastas, salads, and starters that make sharing easy. It is a comfortable stop after errands or youth sports, with service geared toward families lingering over a couple of big pies.
04
Best thin-crust
Donatos Pizza
North Bridge Street Near Us-23, Chillicothe • Thin-Crust Chain Pizzeria • Most Reliable Fast Delivery From Town Toward Richmond Dale
Crisp, edge-to-edge thin-crust pizzas that travel well, ideal when you want dinner brought your direction.
Donatos is known for its thin, crackery crust and edge-to-edge toppings, and the Chillicothe shop sticks to that formula. Pizzas arrive cut into easy-to-share squares, with plenty of varieties from classic pepperoni to lighter veggie builds. For Richmond Dale households that do not feel like driving into town, this is often the first place locals try for a consistent, quick delivery option.
05
Best weeknight takeout
Marco's Pizza
South Bridge Street, Chillicothe • Carryout And Delivery Pizza Chain • Weeknight Takeout Standby With Flexible Options
Comforting, sauce-forward pies and subs that make for easy, no-fuss weeknight meals.
Marco's leans into a slightly thicker, softer crust and a more pronounced, zesty red sauce, which makes their classic pepperoni and sausage pies especially satisfying. The menu also covers cheesy bread, wings, and oven-baked subs, so you can mix and match for a full spread. It is a practical choice when you are heading back toward Richmond Dale on US‑23 and want to swing through for hot pizza to take home.