Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Cincinnati area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Cincinnati area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Cincinnati were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

1 / 27

#27. Mac's Pizza Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 West Mcmillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

2 / 27

#26. Subito

- Rating: 3.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 311 Pike St. The Lytle Park Hotel Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

3 / 27

#25. Sorrento's Italian Joint

- Rating: 3.7/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5143 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

4 / 27

#24. Gabby's Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

5 / 27

#23. Adriatico's

- Rating: 3.8/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 West Mcmillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Car insurance rates in Cincinnati October 2025

6 / 27

#22. Werkhaus Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3637 Werk Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

7 / 27

#21. Mikey's Late Night Slice

- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2014 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

8 / 27

#20. Local Post East End Eatery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3923 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

9 / 27

#19. Taglio - Columbia Tusculum

- Rating: 3.9/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3531 Columbia Pkwy Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

10 / 27

#18. Incline Public House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (940 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 West 8th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-paying jobs in Cincinnati

11 / 27

#17. Goodfellas Pizzeria - OTR

- Rating: 4.0/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1211 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

12 / 27

#16. Krimmer's Italianette Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1704 West Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

13 / 27

#15. Roc-A-Fellas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11055 Reading Road Sharonville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

14 / 27

#14. Taft's Brewpourium

- Rating: 4.1/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4831 Spring Grove Ave. Ste 1 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

15 / 27

#13. Ramundo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3166 Linwood Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

16 / 27

#12. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5649 Harrison Ave. Ste D Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

17 / 27

#11. Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8794 Reading Road Reading, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

18 / 27

#10. Taglio OTR

- Rating: 4.2/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 East 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

19 / 27

#9. Fireside Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 773 East McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

20 / 27

#8. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3014 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Closest national parks to Cincinnati

21 / 27

#7. West Side Brewing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3044 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

22 / 27

#6. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 Hosea Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

23 / 27

#5. Forno Osteria + Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3514 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

24 / 27

#4. Rosie's Italian

- Rating: 4.4/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 East 7th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

25 / 27

#3. MadTree Brewing

- Rating: 4.4/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: How much house $1 million buys you in Cincinnati

26 / 27

#2. Trophy Pizza - Evendale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 10325 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

27 / 27

#1. St. Francis Apizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3392 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.