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Best overall pick
Fred's Pizza
Ohio River Road In Wheelersburg • Classic Pan-Pizza Shop • Hometown Staple For Hearty Pies
Deep, cheesy pan pizzas and a loyal local following make Fred's the first place many Sciotodale folks think of on pizza night.
If you like your crust thick, buttery, and loaded edge-to-edge with toppings, Fred's is hard to beat. The menu leans traditional, but they do the classics with confidence, from pepperoni-and-extra-cheese to loaded deluxe pies. It’s the kind of place where regulars know the staff and carryout boxes are a familiar sight at family get-togethers around Sciotodale.
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Most creative pies
Panheadz Pizza and Pattyz
Wheelersburg Strip Along Us 52 • Specialty-Pizza And Burger Joint • Best For Inventive Toppings
Panheadz is where you go when you want a pizza that’s a little over the top—in the best way.
This spot is known for piled-high specialty pizzas that don’t shy away from bold topping combos. You can keep it simple, but the fun is in trying their signature creations or splitting a couple of different pies with a group. With burgers and other comfort-food sides on the same menu, it works well for mixed cravings when not everyone in the car is set on pizza.
03
Best for families
Mr Gatti's Pizza
East Portsmouth Near Sciotodale • Buffet-Style Pizzeria With Arcade • Family-Friendly Crowd-Pleaser
Mr Gatti's pairs an all-you-can-eat pizza bar with games and a casual atmosphere that keeps kids happily entertained.
The buffet setup makes this an easy choice when you’re feeding a crowd and don’t want to debate toppings for half an hour. Kids can bounce between pizza, pasta, and the arcade area while adults linger over a few extra slices. It’s less about gourmet flourishes and more about relaxed, everyone’s-included fun just a short drive from Sciotodale.
04
Fast casual favorite
Rapid Fired Pizza
Portsmouth Shopping Corridor • Build-Your-Own Fast-Fired Pizzeria • Quick Custom Pie Stop
Rapid Fired turns out personal pizzas in just a few minutes, with a line of toppings that lets you fine-tune every bite.
You walk the line, pick your crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings, and watch your pizza hit the high-heat oven and come out crisp in short order. It’s ideal for lunch breaks, weeknights, or when some in your group want classic pepperoni and others want something a little more offbeat. The smaller, personal-size pies also make it easy to experiment without committing to a whole large pizza.
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Best night-out spot
Oddfellows Pizza & Pints
Boneyfiddle District In Portsmouth • Craft Pizza And Pub-Style Hangout • Top Pick For Pizza And A Drink
Oddfellows combines thoughtfully topped pizzas with a laid-back pub feel that works for date night or a lingering evening with friends.
Here the focus is on well-balanced pies, often with a few elevated topping combos and a good crust that stands up to them. The atmosphere is more ‘night out’ than ‘grab-and-go,’ with plenty of people lingering over a pint and a shared pie. If you’re coming in from Sciotodale and want pizza to be the centerpiece of an evening downtown, this is a strong bet.