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Best overall pick
Ezio's Italian Restaurant
Downtown Salem • Classic Italian Restaurant With Pizza • Best Sit-Down Option
A longtime Salem favorite where you can pair a crisp, cheesy pie with old-school Italian comfort food in a warm dining room.
If you want a relaxed, lingering meal built around pizza, Ezio's is the place most locals name first. The pies lean classic—think sturdy crust, generous cheese, and toppings that feel familiar rather than fussy. It’s an easy pick for family dinners, casual date nights, or showing out-of-towners a real Salem standby.
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Old-school favorite
Derienzo's
South Of Downtown Salem • Old-School Pizza And Pasta Joint • Go-To For Hearty Slices
A no-frills neighborhood spot known for thick, satisfying pizza and big portions that travel well for takeout.
Derienzo's feels like the kind of place that has been in the family for generations, and the pizza reflects that: hearty, saucy, and built to fill you up. The crust has enough heft to stand up to plenty of toppings, making it great for meat-heavy combinations. It’s a reliable choice when you want comfort food more than a delicate, trendy pie.
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Delivery-night hero
Gionino's Pizzeria
East State Street Corridor, Salem • Carryout And Delivery Pizzeria • Top Pick For Delivery
A regional favorite for fast delivery, sturdy crusts, and toppings piled on in true northeast Ohio fashion.
Gionino's is the call when nobody wants to cook and everyone wants leftovers. The pizzas are generous, with a chewy-but-crisp edge and plenty of cheese, and the menu runs deep enough to keep a whole household happy. Pair a couple of pies with their wings or jojo potatoes and you’ve got an easy game-night spread covered.
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Buffet crowd-pleaser
East of Chicago Pizza
Commercial Strip Near Central Salem • Casual Pizza Buffet And Carryout Spot • Best For Big Groups
A family-friendly choice where pan, thin, and specialty pizzas rotate often enough that everyone finds a favorite slice.
East of Chicago is built for groups—teams after a game, youth events, or big families trying to feed everyone on a budget. The pizza skews indulgent, especially the thick-crust and loaded specialty options, and the buffet format keeps hot pies hitting the counter. It’s not fancy, but it’s easy, flexible, and very kid-friendly.
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Worth-the-drive pick
Pizza Joe's
Downtown Columbiana • Small-Town Party-Cut Pizzeria • Best Nearby Road-Trip Slice
A short drive from Salem Heights, this Columbiana staple serves classic party-cut pies that shine at gatherings and casual nights in.
If you don’t mind a quick hop down the road, Pizza Joe's in Columbiana is a solid addition to the local rotation. The pies come in the classic regional style—square-cut, with a slightly sweet sauce and plenty of edge pieces to fight over. It’s especially handy when you’re ordering for a crowd and want pizza that stacks neatly onto plates without a lot of fuss.