01
Best overall pick
King's Grand Central
Rushville Village Center • Small-Town Pizzeria And Carryout • Go-To In Rushville
Gas-station vibes, but locals know this is where you go for a hot, loaded pie without leaving the village.
Tucked into a combined convenience stop on Main Street, King's Grand Central turns out surprisingly craveable pizzas with generous cheese and toppings. The crust is sturdy enough for road-trip eating, and the menu branches into calzones, subs, and salads when your group wants options. Call ahead on busy weekends; the kitchen gets slammed right around dinnertime.
02
Best small-town carryout
Perry's Pizza & Drive-Thru
Bremen On Oh-37 • Drive-Thru Pizza Carryout • Best Quick Stop On A Country Drive
A classic rural Ohio drive-thru where a hot, cheesy pizza is as much a staple as the cold drinks.
Just a short drive east in Bremen, Perry's feels like the kind of place where everyone is on a first-name basis. Pizzas lean comfort-food classic, with plenty of cheese and simple, satisfying toppings that hit the spot after a long day. Swing through the drive-thru to grab dinner without even unbuckling the kids from the back seat.
03
Best for big appetites
Pizza Crossing
Downtown Lancaster • Family-Friendly Pizza Restaurant • Crowd-Pleaser For Groups
Beloved for thickly topped pies and laid-back booths, this is the spot when you want a serious, fork-and-knife slice.
Pizza Crossing has a loyal following across southeast Ohio, and the Lancaster location is an easy jump from Rushville when you want a night out. The pizzas are heavy on toppings and cheese, with a soft, substantial crust that can handle everything you pile on. Pair a specialty pie with garlic bread and a pitcher of soda for a relaxed, no-rush family meal.
04
Best for game night
Massey's Pizza Sports Bar & Wings
East Side Of Lancaster • Sports Bar And Pizza Joint • Game-Day Choice
Crispy, square-cut pies, wings, and plenty of TVs make this a natural choice when you want pizza with the game on.
Massey's brings a livelier, sports-bar energy to the local pizza mix, with cold drinks and a wall of screens alongside the ovens. The Ohio-style, thin-and-crispy crust is cut into squares, perfect for sharing around a table of friends. It is a handy option when you want to watch the Buckeyes, grab wings, and still make pizza the main event.
05
Best takeout variety
Cristy's Pizza
Baltimore Village Center • Classic Ohio-Style Pizza Shop • Takeout Standout
A reliable local chain known for square-cut pizzas, baked subs, and big takeout orders that travel well back to Rushville.
Cristy's in nearby Baltimore is a smart pick when you need to feed a crowd without overcomplicating things. Pizzas come with that familiar Ohio-style crunch and are easy to customize, from basic pepperoni to loaded specialty combinations. Add a tray of wings or a few baked subs, and you have a full spread ready for movie night or a backyard get-together.