01
Best overall pick
Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza
Lane Avenue Corridor • Classic Neighborhood Italian Spot • Local Institution
A long-running favorite for stromboli and crisp, cheesy pizzas in a friendly Upper Arlington setting.
Carsonie's feels like the definition of a neighborhood standby, with a menu that runs from loaded stromboli to consistently solid, shareable pies. The crust leans thin but sturdy, with just enough chew to stand up to generous toppings and a tangy red sauce. It’s an easy go-to for family dinners, relaxed patio nights, or big takeout orders on game day.
02
Most inventive pies
Bazemore Pizza Company
Riverside Drive • Tavern-Based Craft Pizzeria • Best For Creative Toppings
Tucked inside The Pointe Tavern, Bazemore turns out carefully crafted pizzas with bold, modern flavor combos.
Bazemore Pizza Company is the kind of place where you order a drink at the bar and then realize the pizza is the real headliner. The crust is well-fermented and flavorful, built to showcase toppings that go beyond the usual pepperoni-and-mushroom lineup. It’s a smart pick when you want something a little more chef-driven without giving up the casual tavern vibe.
03
Classic thin-crust pick
Tommy's Pizza
Near Osu & Upper Arlington • Classic Columbus-Style Pizzeria • Game-Day Staple
Ultra-thin, square-cut pies make this Lane Avenue icon a go-to before or after Buckeye games.
Tommy's is one of those places where locals can tell you exactly how long they’ve been ordering the same pie. The signature is a crackery-thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, and a sweet-leaning sauce, all cut into party-style squares. Expect a busy dining room on game days and plenty of takeout traffic from Upper Arlington families who treat Tommy’s as a weekly ritual.
04
Best for date night
Harvest Pizzeria
Grandview Heights • Farm-To-Table Artisan Pizzeria • Wood-Fired Standout
Wood-fired pies with seasonal, locally-minded toppings make this nearby Grandview spot worth the short hop from Upper Arlington.
Harvest Pizzeria brings a more polished feel to the local pizza circuit, with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and a bar program to match. The crust is lightly blistered from the oven, with a tender interior that plays well with toppings like house sausage, roasted veggies, and drizzles of hot honey. It’s the place you pick when you still want pizza, but you’re also in the mood for a proper cocktail and a lingering meal.
05
Biggest, boldest slices
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
Neil Avenue Campus Area • Hearty New York-Style Shop • Late-Night Favorite
Huge, doughy-crisp pies loaded with cheese and toppings have made Adriatico’s a campus legend worth the drive from Upper Arlington.
Adriatico’s is built for big appetites, from its hefty crust to the generous layer of cheese that bubbles to the edge of the pan. You can go classic New York-style or lean into the thicker, square-cut versions that eat like a cross between Sicilian and deep dish. It’s popular with students, but plenty of Upper Arlington residents make the quick run down Neil when they want an over-the-top pizza night or need to feed a crowd.