Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Cincinnati by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Cincinnati 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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Cincinnati using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Cafe Bistro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7801 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: cafes, new american, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Incline Public House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (866 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 West 8th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, bars, new american
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Goodfellas Pizzeria - OTR
- Rating: 4.0/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1211 Main St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. A Tavola Bar and Trattoria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7022 Miami Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Cincinnati's Goodfellows
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7466 Beechmont Ave. Ste 412 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, american
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mikey's Late Night Slice
- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2014 Elm St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Krimmer's Italianette Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1704 West Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Angilo's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7503 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taft's Brewpourium
- Rating: 4.1/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4831 Spring Grove Ave. Ste 1 Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Big Ash Brewing
- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5230 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: breweries, pubs, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Ramundo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3166 Linwood Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7933 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11338 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Taglio OTR
- Rating: 4.2/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 East 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Jet's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10040A Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5649 Harrison Ave. Ste D Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Fireside Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 773 East McMillan St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, beer bar, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3014 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Kitchen Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1609 Chase Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: vegetarian, vegan, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. MadTree Brewing
- Rating: 4.4/5 (612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Madison Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: breweries, pizza, venues & event spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 Hosea Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Dewey's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7767 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, wine bars, beer bar
- Read more on Yelp
#8. MPH Brewing
- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 7880 Remington Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: brewpubs, pizza, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Rosie's Italian
- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 East 7th St. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Forno Osteria + Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3514 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: italian, wine bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. West Side Brewing
- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3044 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: breweries, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Ali's Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 7820 Camargo Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: sandwiches, pizza, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Trophy Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 10325 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. St. Francis Apizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3392 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Il Gusto Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3936 East Galbraith Road Cincinnati, Ohio
- Categories: pizza, italian, caterers
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
