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Closest go-to from Wilkesville
Giovanni's Pizza
Mcarthur • Small-Town Carryout Shop • Local Favorite For Hearty Pies
A classic southern Ohio pizza stop with thick, cheesy pies that travel well back to Wilkesville.
Set right in McArthur, Giovanni's is the kind of small-town shop where the crust leans soft, the cheese is generous, and the pepperoni curls at the edges. It is the easiest, most reliable choice when you want a hot pizza without a long drive. Call ahead on busy evenings; locals know this is the post-game and after-work standby.
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Best for big groups
Cardo's Pizza & More
Wellston • Classic Family Pizzeria • Great For Teams And Families
Wellston’s Cardo’s serves up big pans of classic Midwest-style pizza plus wings and sides for a crowd.
Cardo's in Wellston is built for feeding a table full of hungry people, with shareable pizzas, sturdy crusts, and lots of topping combos. It is a popular stop after youth games and school events, so expect a lively, family-heavy crowd early in the evening. If you are coming from Wilkesville, it makes sense to combine your pizza run with errands in town and bring a few pies home.
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Reliable family favorite
Pizza Hut
Jackson • Big-Name Dine-In Chain • Best For Familiar Comfort
A sit-down Pizza Hut where pan pizzas, breadsticks, and salad bar-style sides feel predictably comforting.
Jackson’s Pizza Hut gives Wilkesville-area diners a familiar option with roomy booths and the classic thick pan crust many grew up with. It works well for mixed groups where everyone wants something they recognize, from simple cheese pizzas to loaded specialty pies. Pair a dine-in meal here with a shopping trip in Jackson and you have an easy evening out.
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Worth-the-drive destination
Avalanche Pizza
Athens • Creative Artisan Pie Shop • Best For Foodies And Pizza Nerds
An Athens favorite known for inventive toppings, chewy crust, and pizzas that go well beyond the usual small-town options.
If you are willing to drive a bit farther from Wilkesville, Avalanche in the Athens area feels like a mini pizza field trip. The dough has character, toppings get imaginative, and there are plenty of options beyond basic pepperoni, including veggie-forward combinations. It is a fun place to introduce friends to more adventurous pies while still keeping things casual and relaxed.
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Old-school pick
Lorobi's Pizza
Gallipolis • Old-School Riverfront Parlor • Best For Nostalgic Nights Out
A long-running Gallipolis favorite with a nostalgic dining room and pizzas that taste like small-town Ohio in the best way.
Lorobi's in Gallipolis has the feel of a classic pizza parlor, from the booths to the house specialty pies locals swear by. The crust is sturdy but not too thick, with a sauce that leans just sweet enough to be memorable. It makes a nice excuse to pair a drive down the river from Wilkesville with a sit-down dinner that feels rooted in the area.