Hilliard, although it’s best known as a suburb of Columbus, boasts its own unique attractions — and among them is a thriving restaurant scene. Many Mom and Pop pizza shops have been operating in Hilliard for years, providing the city with some of the best pies around. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled this list so that you can try the best of the best yourself.

• Zuko’s Pizza
• Iacono’s Pizza & Restaurant
• Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill
• Grandad’s Pizza and Pub
• Cottage Inn Pizza
• Flyers Pizza & Subs
• Jet’s Pizza
• Benito’s Backstreet Pizzeria
• Rapid Fired Pizza
• DiCarlo’s Original Pizza

Zuko’s Pizza

Pizza Loaded With Delicious Toppings

4333 Cosgray Rd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Praised for their heavenly crust and pizzas chock-full of toppings, Zuko’s is a must when getting pizza in Hilliard. All of their pizzas are made-to-order, and they do catering, delivery, and take out. Stop in to grab a meal before, after, or during an Ohio State football game — they will be open, guaranteed.

“This is my favorite pizza in Hilliard. It is great to have options beyond the big chains, and the flavor shines. You can tell they take pride in their product. Every time I've gotten their pizza, I am impressed, so tasty.” - Rich S. on Yelp

Iacono’s Pizza & Restaurant

A Huge Menu and Pizza Buffet

5068 Cemetery Rd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Iacono’s is well known all around central Ohio for their delicious, crispy thin crust pizza. While you can order individual pizzas, why not go for their affordable pizza buffet and try all their flavors, as well as unlimited soup and salad? Though the pizza is the main attraction, they also offer a wide array of soups, salads, subs, and pasta. If you’re looking for a deal, their website contains printable coupons — so there’s really no excuse not to try this place.

“Iacono's is the best in Hilliard. Period. Delivery is always quick, friendly people. The pizza has a thin cracker crust. And I'm pretty sure some magic in there because there is no other pizza that lives up to this.” - Debbie K. on Yelp‍‍

Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill

Gluten-Free Options and Distinctive Flavors

2500 Roberts Ct Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website 

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Even though Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill offers all the bar food classics, like wings, burgers, wraps, and even tacos, the pizza is still the star of their extensive menu. Pick from a traditional crust, thin and crispy, or deep dish — each of which you can order as a custom pie, or on which you can try one of Beer Barrel’s carefully crafted topping combinations. Some of the more unique flavors on their pizza menu include bacon and mashed potato, zesty thai chicken, and roasted eggplant vegetable. If you’re gluten free, there are actually two options on the menu for you — a gluten-free crust, or a cauliflower crust, made with cauliflower and held together by rice flour.

“Love this place. We come often for the great pizza. Tonight I had the spaghetti and meatballs and it was absolutely delicious.” - David R. on Yelp‍

Grandad’s Pizza and Pub

A Beloved Local Treasure Serving Up Craft Beers

4093 Trueman Blvd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Thin crust pizza, juicy wings soaked in delicious spicy sauces, and local craft beers — what more could you want? This family-run business truly has it all, from breakfast pizza with scrambled eggs and tater tots, to a taco pizza, with tortilla strips and beef. You don’t even have to go to the restaurant itself to treat your taste buds since their website makes it easy to order online. Yes, even the beer.

“Grandad's has some of the best food I've ever tasted. Their tater tot pizza is a creative approach to pizza and it is truly great! I regularly attend 50 cent wing day and have grown very fond of their Tropical Habanero sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy.” - James P. on Yelp

Cottage Inn Pizza

Specialty Crusts and Gourmet Pizzas

4674 Cemetery Rd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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If you’re looking for a break from the thin crust mania, you may want to consider Cottage Inn Pizza as a cost-efficient option which also offers delivery. Pizzas come in regular, thin, or deep dish, and there are many different types of crust from which to choose, including Cajun butter, garlic butter parmesan, and sesame seed. The menu includes a long list of gourmet pizzas, each with its own unique flavor combination. For those who eat gluten free, there is an entire gluten-free menu with plenty of options for you.

“My favorite pizza in Hilliard hands down. Truly better than the other chains around town. The owners are very friendly to us every time we walk in. I highly recommend the garlic bread sticks.” - George G. on Yelp

Flyers Pizza & Subs

Helping the Community, One Pizza At A Time

5466 Roberts Rd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Exclusive to the Columbus area, Flyers is a family business that has been running for over 40 years. In that time, in addition to making fantastic pizzas for their community to enjoy, they’ve also given back to the community through sponsorship of local sports teams and supporting local schools. Try their classic, the Old World Pepperoni, or one of their many other specialty or custom pizzas — you won’t regret it!

When putting together your custom pizza, you have 4 crust choices, 8 sauce choices, 4 cheeses, and 28 toppings to choose from. But don’t worry! As overwhelming as it sounds, rest assured that any decision you make will turn out deliciously. 

“We got two 11" pizzas and they were both incredible. Super fresh ingredients, perfect crust, just amazing food. Great service also! Got my 2 year old be chicken tenders app and he ate them all. Would definitely recommend this place!” - Katy N. on Yelp

Jet’s Pizza

Rectangular Pizzas and Pizza Sandwiches

3858 Main St Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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All deep dish, all the way. These pizzas are hefty and rectangular, loaded with cheese and toppings. Plus, Jet’s offers quite a unique item called the Jetzee, which is basically a sub in which the bread is swapped for pizza crust. Funnily enough, the menu also includes a Pizza Jetzee, in which the pizza toppings are sandwiched between two pieces of golden-brown crust. If any of this strikes your fancy, or your curiosity, stop into Jet’s to see what it’s all about.

“Best square pizza you're going to find.  The crust is perfect, the sauce is delicious, the cheese is tasty, and the toppings are fresh.  Jet bread is the ultimate cheese bread.” - Johnson Y. on Yelp‍

Benito’s Backstreet Pizzeria

Hang Out With Liz and Enjoy Her Pizza

5286 Center St Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Shhh — this small, hole-in-the-wall pizza place is one of the best-kept secrets in Hilliard. Run by Liz, who treats every customer like family, Benito’s Backstreet Pizzeria is the place to go if you want to relax and chow down on some great pizza. All the flavors are tried-and-tested classics, and happy hour makes for a great time to hang out on the patio and enjoy a few drinks along with your food.

“This gem in downtown Hilliard is tough to find but worth stopping by. It's run by the nicest lady I've ever met. She'll make you feel right at home. All the food is homemade and definitely worth trying. The place only seats about 20 on the inside but there's a nice patio with lights for about 30 people. It's a perfect place to stop while on a bike ride through downtown Hilliard.” - Kyle R. on Yelp

Rapid Fired Pizza

Fresh, Fast Pizza Made in 180 Seconds

3646 Fishinger Blvd Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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Rapid Fired Pizza’s thin crust pizzas are made in 180 seconds in their high-powered oven. With choices ranging from their delicious craft pizzas to masterpieces of your own, this pizzeria will have you coming back to try more of their menu. This is also the perfect place for those looking to keep their meals low-carb--they have a whole section of their menu dedicated to salads and crustless pizzas!

In addition to crispy, fresh pizzas, they have calzones and pasta bowls. You have the option to choose from one of their signature combinations or craft your own--a great option for picky eaters who like to be in charge of all the ingredients.

I have never wrote a review like this before but I think this place under charges for such great quality ingredients. The toppings are phenomenal with several options of sauces, including gluten free crust. The pizza bread is fresh and you get to watch them make your pizza. So there is no room for mistakes if you get the wrong pizza. - Lora H. on Yelp

DiCarlo’s Original Pizza

Traditional Preparation Used to Craft Unique Pizzas

4142 Main St Hilliard, OH 43026 | Website

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For 75 years, DiCarlo’s has been proud to serve their delicious pizza. Made from crispy dough, homemade sauce, and hand-grated cheese, these pizzas are first baked and then sprinkled with cheese. The tradition of serving the pizza using cold cheese added at the end is one that Primo DiCarlo, son of the founder, brought back from Italy during WWII. Their square slices, which can be ordered online, have captured the interest of many food critics.

“I really like the location of this pizza place. There is plenty of parking. The restaurant was clean and there was pleasant music when entering. They also have gender neutral rest rooms. I ordered a gluten-free pizza which comes in 12 inch. I found the crust to be perfectly done and the topping generous. Delicious!” - Becca M. on Yelp

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While it may not be hard to find pizza in general, finding good pizza is another matter. Hopefully, this list can help out those living in Hilliard, or those looking to move there soon, with some recommendations of the best in the area. You don’t have to go all the way to Columbus to find the best pies — they’re all right here.