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Best overall pick
Fox’s Pizza Den – Rutland
Main Street, Rutland • Small-Town Family Pizzeria • Local Favorite And Go-To Takeout
Rutland’s own Fox’s Pizza Den turns out crowd-pleasing pies, hoagies, and sides right on Main Street, making it the easiest choice for most locals.[1]
If you want pizza without leaving the village, Fox’s is where everyone ends up.[1] The menu covers the classics—pepperoni, meat-lovers, and veggie—plus hearty hoagies and wings for game night. It’s casual, reliable, and ideal for a quick pickup on the way home or a low-key family dinner.
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Top delivery choice
Domino’s Pizza – Pomeroy
West Main Street, Pomeroy • Fast-Delivery Chain • Late-Night And Game-Day Pick
This West Main Street Domino’s in nearby Pomeroy offers fast, customizable pizzas and dependable delivery coverage for much of the Rutland area.[2]
When you want pizza at the end of a long day and don’t feel like driving, this Domino’s is the workhorse option.[2] You get the familiar build-your-own setup with lots of crust styles, sauces, and toppings, plus wings and desserts to round out an order. It’s the kind of spot locals lean on for last-minute parties and big game nights.
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Best for families
Pizza Hut – Pomeroy
Commercial Strip, Pomeroy • Sit-Down Chain With Classic Pan Pizza • Family Dinner And Group Outings
Just down West Main in Pomeroy, Pizza Hut is the familiar sit-down choice for pan pizzas, breadsticks, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.[2]
If you’re wrangling kids or a mixed-age group, Pizza Hut’s combination of booths, big pies, and shareable appetizers makes things easy.[2] Expect the classics—pan, thin, and stuffed crust—with plenty of combo deals if you’re feeding a crowd. It’s an easy meet-in-the-middle option for friends coming from different Meigs County towns.
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Worth-the-drive classic
Lorobi’s Pizza – Gallipolis
Downtown Gallipolis Riverfront • Old-School Hometown Pizza Parlor • Best Nostalgic Slice
Lorobi’s in Gallipolis is a long-running favorite known for square-cut, party-style pies that many locals consider worth the drive from Rutland.
If you’re up for a short trip along the river, Lorobi’s is the kind of old-school shop people grow up on and keep coming back to. The pizza leans classic Ohio-style: crisp-edged, cut into squares, and topped generously without getting too fancy. Pair a couple of large pies with salads and you’ve got an easy weekend meal before or after a stroll along the Gallipolis riverfront.
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Best for foodies
Avalanche Pizza – Athens
East Side Athens, Near Ohio University • Creative, Artisan-Style Pizzeria • Gourmet Road-Trip Pick
Avalanche Pizza in Athens makes the list for its inventive, artisan pies—perfect when you want something more adventurous than a standard pepperoni.
On a day trip to Athens, Avalanche is a smart stop for serious pizza fans. Expect chewy, well-developed crusts, high-quality toppings, and lots of imaginative specialty combinations alongside straightforward cheese and pepperoni. It’s a step up in creativity and ingredients, making it a nice change of pace when you feel like turning pizza night into a mini-road trip.