01
Best overall pick
Campus Pollyeyes
East Wooster Near Bgsu • Lively Campus Pizzeria And Bar • Local Legend
Famous for chewy stuffed breadsticks and hearty pies, Campus Pollyeyes is the student standby that still satisfies long after graduation.
Expect a loud, casual room filled with Bowling Green State students sharing trays of stuffed breadsticks and thick, saucy pizzas. Portions are generous, toppings are piled on, and the menu leans comfort-heavy in the best possible way. It’s the place you hit when everyone’s hungry and nobody wants to overthink what to order.
02
Classic Wood County favorite
Pisanello's Pizza
Downtown Bowling Green • Family-Friendly Classic Pizzeria • Best For Variety
A downtown staple with a long-running local following, Pisanello’s balances classic pies, specialty creations, and solid value.
Set just off Main Street, this is the kind of place where families, students, and regulars all share the same booths. The crust runs in the middle ground between thin and doughy, with a slightly sweet sauce and plenty of topping combos plus subs and salads. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing choice when you want reliable pizza without spending much.
03
Best pub slice
Pizza Pub 516
East Wooster Strip • Casual Sports Bar With Pizza • Game-Day Pick
Pizza Pub 516 pairs crisp-edged pies with cold beer, TVs, and a laid-back bar crowd right off the main campus drag.
The pies here lean toward a thinner, tavern-style crust that holds up well under cheese and toppings without getting floppy. With plenty of screens, a long bar, and late hours compared with many nearby spots, it’s a natural choice for catching a game over a pizza and a pint. It works just as well for a relaxed weeknight slice as it does for a busier weekend meet-up.
04
Old-school pie
Pagliai's Pizza
South Main Street Corridor • Old-School, Dine-In Pizzeria • Best For Families
Pagliai’s serves classic, no-fuss pizzas in a cozy, old-school dining room that feels built for family nights and team dinners.
This is the sort of pizzeria where the menu hasn’t needed much tinkering over the years: familiar toppings, straightforward crust, and plenty of cheese. The sit-down setup, friendly service, and roomy tables make it easy for groups coming in from games, practices, or a drive up from Tontogany. If you’re after a traditional, sit-and-stay-a-while pizza experience, this is the place to linger over a pie.
05
Reliable chain choice
Marco's Pizza
North Main Street • Carryout And Delivery Chain Shop • Best Quick Pickup
Marco’s offers consistent, customizable pizzas with fast carryout and delivery that work well for an easy night in around Tontogany.
You come here for speed and predictability: a familiar crust, plenty of topping options, and online ordering that makes weeknight dinner a non-event. The north-side location is convenient if you’re heading back toward Tontogany and want something hot in the car before you hit the country roads. It’s a practical go-to when you need pizza on the table without much planning.