#29. Cardinal Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 10 East Main St. Westerville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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 Columbus 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 Columbus were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.
Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!
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- Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 10 East Main St. Westerville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
- Rating: 4.1/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2376 East Main St. Bexley, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Burgers
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 2475 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1453 Grandview Ave. Ste B Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1371 Grandview Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Salad, Italian, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 North High St. Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Salad
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- Rating: 4.1/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5788 Frantz Road Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1369 Grandview Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1551 Lennox Town Lane Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Dillmont Drive Ste B Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1618 Neil Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (957 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4015 Townsfair Way Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (1100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 721 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1168 Chambers Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.2/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 558 West Schrock Road Westerville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 936 North 4th St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1045 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 747 East Lincoln Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 High St. Worthington, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2390 West Dublin Granville Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2885 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, American, Burgers
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2643 East Main St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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- Rating: 4.3/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1195 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Vegan
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 5216 Bethel Center Mall Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3586 Indianola Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Granville St. Gahanna, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5060 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3905 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.