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Best overall pick
Marietta Pizza Company
Downtown Marietta • Stone-Baked Pizzeria And Bar • Best Destination Night Out
A lively downtown spot serving stone-baked pies with plenty of craft beer and local energy.
If you are up for a proper night out after the drive from Stafford, Marietta Pizza Company is the place to land. The pies come out with a crisp, stone-baked crust and thoughtfully balanced toppings, from classic pepperoni to more creative combinations. The brick-walled dining room, sidewalk seating, and solid beer list make it easy to stretch dinner into an evening along the riverfront.
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Classic Ohio Valley slices
The Original Pizza Place
Central Marietta • Counter-Service Pizza Joint • Best Grab-And-Go Option
A no-fuss counter spot turning out nostalgic square-cut slices and whole pies.
This long-running Ohio Valley favorite is all about simple, satisfying pizza with a loyal local following. Expect trays of square-cut pies behind the glass, a soft but sturdy crust, and that familiar edge of crispness that makes the corners disappear first. It is an easy stop when you are in Marietta for errands or a game and just want to grab a box and head back toward Stafford.
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Iconic Ohio Valley squares
DiCarlo's Pizza
Near I-70 In St. Clairsville • No-Frills Square-Slice Shop • Best For Classic Ohio Valley Style
A beloved Ohio Valley chain known for hot crispy crust, tangy sauce, and cheese added right before you eat.
DiCarlo's is a rite of passage for pizza fans in this part of the state, and the St. Clairsville shop is an easy add-on to a run up I-70. The formula is simple: airy rectangular crust baked with sauce, then topped with a handful of shredded cheese as it comes out of the oven. Grab a few slices at the counter or a half sheet to go and you will see why people happily detour here from well beyond Monroe County.
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Small-town staple
DiCarlo's Pizza
Barnesville Business District • Takeout-Focused Slice Shop • Best Quick Stop On A Back-Roads Drive
A compact outpost serving the same Ohio Valley square pies that locals grow up on.
The Barnesville DiCarlo's keeps things tight and efficient, which makes it a smart stop when you are running the back roads north of Stafford. Order at the counter, watch the trays of square-cut pizza cycle through the oven, and be ready when your box hits the rack. It is the kind of place where a simple cheese or pepperoni sheet still feels like a treat, especially if you are bringing it home to share.
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Closest full-menu option
Plus 1 Pizza
Caldwell Just Off I-77 • Local Chain Pizzeria • Best For Families And Big Orders
A dependable local chain with loaded pies, wings, and subs that travel well back to Stafford.
Caldwell is one of the nearest towns where you can sit down or call ahead for a full spread, and Plus 1 Pizza leans into that role. The menu runs from thick, sauce-forward pizzas to stromboli, wings, and party-sized salads, making it easy to feed a crowd after a ball game or family gathering. Order a specialty pie or build your own, then head back on the highway knowing you have dinner covered.