Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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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#28. The Flying Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 Colonel Glenn Hwy Fairborn, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Roosters

- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2430 North Fairfield Road Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Oregon Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 336 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Doubleday's Grill and Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 East Alex Bell Road Ste 120 Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Flying Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 Miamsbrg Cntrvlle Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Flying Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 223 North Main St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pies & Pints

- Rating: 4.1/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 52 Plum St. Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Centerville Pizza & Bbq

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9470 Dayton Lebanon Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Troni's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 East Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Jimmy's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3002 Woodman Drive Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Pappa's Pizza Palace

- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 South 1st St. Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Brew and Brews Drive Thru and Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 326 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Drive-Thru Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Joe's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4313 Airway Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Rigby Road Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Classic Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7129 Taylorsville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Venecia Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1980 East Whipp Road Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Old Scratch Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2450 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Troni Brothers Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4654 Wilmington Pike Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dewey's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 Jasper St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Pizza Factory - Dayton's Original

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Demnika's Italiano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2667 South Dixie Drive Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Beavercreek Pizza Dive

- Rating: 4.4/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4021 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Pretzels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Old Scratch Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 Miamisburg Centerville Road Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Napoli's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 718 North Heincke Road Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Old Scratch Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (713 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 South Patterson Blvd. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Pizza Bandit

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 700 East 4th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Old Dayton Pizza At Riverside Hideaway

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3490 Old Troy Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pizza
- 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.