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Best overall pick
Giovanni's Pizza
Beaver Near The Highway • Classic Small-Town Pizzeria • Local Favorite
Classic southern Ohio pizza with generous toppings and a friendly small-town pace, just a short drive from Stockdale in Beaver.
Giovanni's leans into the regional style with a medium-thick crust, plenty of cheese, and familiar topping combos that hit the comfort-food sweet spot. The dining room is simple but comfortable, and it works just as well for a quick slice as it does for a big takeout order. It’s the kind of place where staff remember regulars and big orders for ball teams are just part of the nightly routine.
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Reliable local chain
Cardo's Pizza & Pasta
Waverly Along Us-23 • Pizza And Pasta Shop • Best All-Rounder
A go-to in Waverly for loaded pies, subs, and laid-back, family-friendly service.
Cardo's is a southeast Ohio staple, and the Waverly shop keeps things straightforward: generous toppings, plenty of cheese, and a menu that covers pizza, subs, and basic pasta. It’s a popular stop for families after games or a quick dinner on the way through town. Call-ahead carryout is common here, especially on busy weekends when the ovens stay busy.
03
Family crowd-pleaser
Pizza Hut
Waverly Commercial Strip • Family-Friendly Chain Pizzeria • Best For Families
Familiar dine-in chain for pan pizza, wings, and a booth to linger in on the Waverly strip.
If you want something predictable, the Waverly Pizza Hut delivers the same pan, hand-tossed, and stuffed-crust pies you find across the country. It works well for groups that want sit-down service, a mix of pizza and wings, or easy online ordering for carryout and delivery. Expect steady crowds on weekend evenings and game nights, when it turns into a de facto gathering spot.
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Best for big groups
Cardo's Pizza & Pasta
Jackson Near Downtown • Casual Pizza And Pasta House • Best For Groups
Lively hometown Cardo's with roomy seating, big pies, and a loyal Jackson following.
The Jackson Cardo's tends to draw bigger groups, from youth teams to extended families, thanks to its spacious layout and steady stream of hot pies. Pizzas come out with a crisp edge and plenty of toppings, and there are enough sides and pasta dishes to keep non-pizza eaters happy. It’s a logical meet-in-the-middle spot when friends are coming from different corners of the county.
05
Worth-the-drive option
Donatos Pizza
Chillicothe Retail Strip • Thin-Crust Chain Pizzeria • Worth The Drive
Columbus-style thin-crust pizza piled edge-to-edge with toppings, worth the extra drive to Chillicothe.
If you’re willing to go a bit farther for variety, the Chillicothe Donatos brings a crisp, thin crust and the chain’s signature edge-to-edge toppings. The menu covers everything from pepperoni-heavy classics to lighter veggie pies and salads, so mixed groups are easy to please. It’s a convenient choice if you’re already in town for shopping along the main retail strip and want something quick but a step up from basic fast food.