Pizza is so delicious that it can be hard to get wrong — but still, you always want to make sure you’re eating the best of the best! So when you visit a town you’ve never been to before, choosing the right pizza place can be daunting. But if that town happens to be Galloway, Ohio, then have no fear, because we have a list of seven pizzerias you’re guaranteed to love:

• The Galloway Tavern
• Flyers Pizza & Subs
• Santino’s Pizza
• Don Gino’s Pizza
• Donatos Pizza
• Emelio’s Restaurant
• Zamarelli’s Pizza Place

The Galloway Tavern

1954 Galloway Road | Galloway | facebook.com

Have you ever paid extra for toppings on your pizza, just to end up feeling ripped off? Trust us when we say you will not have this issue at the Galloway Tavern! Their delicious pizzas come loaded with toppings — pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, onions, peppers, pineapple, you name it. You can build your own pizza, or you can order one of their specialties, like the “All the Way,” which comes with fourteen toppings and weighs over 6 pounds before it is cooked!

The Galloway Tavern is a great location for groups looking to feed people with all different tastes. Pizzas can be ordered in sizes ranging from 7” personal pizzas to 16” pies to share. The restaurant also serves many kinds of American-style food, including burgers, wings, subs, and hot sandwiches, ensuring that even the pickiest eaters in your group will find something to enjoy.

The atmosphere at The Galloway Tavern is very casual — many customers have noted how they appreciate the local dive-bar feel and the friendly, efficient service. You might find a small crowd of Galloway locals gathered here on any night that a Buckeyes game is on TV.

“Really nice place, convenient location, very friendly bartenders, very friendly people who come in. Friday nights are pretty populated, but still a great time, good prices. We will continue to come here for as long as we live in the area!” - Google Review

Flyers Pizza & Subs

5634 Hall Road | Galloway | flyerspizza.com

Flyers Pizza & Subs has been serving the greater Columbus across nearly ten locations for the last forty-five years. 

Flyers Pizza & Subs serves great-quality pizza prepared with care. They have a long list of specialties, like the Smokin’ Buffalo, which actually has chicken wings on the pizza! But if none of their signature pies catch your eye, don’t fret. You can create your own super-customizable pizza instead — not only do you get to choose your sauce, cheese, and toppings, but you can also choose to have an original, thin, thick, gluten-free, or cauliflower crust. 

If someone in your group isn’t in the mood for pizza, they can also have one of Flyers’ salads, strombolis, or oven-baked sandwiches. And after your meal, grab a gourmet chocolate chunk cookie or an order of funnel fries for dessert. 

Flyers Pizza & Subs prides itself on being employee-owned since 1976. Their employees are happy to work there, many choosing to continue working part-time there while they are in school or even working another job. As a result, the service is super friendly and efficient, catering to the customers’ needs. The Galloway location even has a drive-through window to make the process of picking up your takeout even easier!

They serve parties of all sizes, ranging from everyday dinner dates to catering orders like weddings — just call at least 24 hours in advance to place a catering order. Be sure to visit the Flyers Pizza & Subs website above for more information on their monthly specials and online-only coupons!

“I love this location. I moved away a few years ago but have to order every time I am in town for a visit! We've been eating Flyers since before it was Flyers. I LOVE this pizza and haven't found anything else that compares to it in our new state.” - Google Review

Santino’s Pizzeria

1675 Holt Road | Columbus | santinospizzeria.com

Pizza has taken on many different forms and techniques over the years, but sometimes it’s best to just keep it old school. That’s why Santino’s Pizzeria chooses to offer pizza made the old-fashioned way, by stone baking it. The crust on their pizzas is usually thin and crispy, and is a hit with local regulars, but you can request a thicker hand-tossed crust if you create your own pizza.

You can order from a range of personal 8” pizzas to extra-large 16” pizzas, with a variety of tasty meats, veggies, sauces and cheeses on top. Santino’s Pizzeria also serves many salad options, including pasta salad and an Italian-style antipasto salad, for the slightly more health-conscious.

Galloway is home to Santino’s Pizzeria’s only location, so this is a truly local small business worth your support. One wall of Santino’s Pizzeria is decorated with the phrase “Not all those who wander are lost,” credited to J.R.R. Tolkien. Let’s hope you get the chance to wander into Santino’s to try a slice of their tasty pizza soon!

“I don't often write reviews of pizza places, but this experience warranted one. My wife and I ordered Santino's last night on a whim. We usually visit the chain pizza places because their prices tend to be a little lower. I am so glad we broke the cycle… It was hands down, the best pizza that we have had for over a year. This will be where we go from now on. Thanks for a great dinner Santino's!” - Google Review

Don Gino’s Pizza

5283 W Broad Street | Columbus | facebook.com

Don Gino’s is yet another pizza place that locals can’t stop gushing about. Perhaps this is because of the fact that the pizza dough is homemade, or because of the fresh ingredients they use. Maybe it’s their top-secret pizza sauce recipe that has been handed down through generations. 

Don Gino’s has been family-owned since it was founded in 1987, which the owners brag is the key to their success. There must be something to that claim, because after thirty-four years, they are still wildly popular amongst Galloway locals!

One of the most popular non-pizza items on the menu is Don Gino’s signature stromboli. This Italian pizza-dough turnover is crispy on the outside and filled with melted cheese plus whatever meat and vegetables you want! If you’re wishing you could eat both stromboli and pizza, you’ll be excited to hear that each stromboli comes with a side of marinara sauce. Dip your stromboli in the sauce for the best of both worlds!

“I wasn't even hungry for pizza but, after smelling what these guys were cooking as I drove by, I was powerless. I was not disappointed. This was the best pizza I've had in Columbus in a long time. Customer service was great and pizza was amazing! 10/10 would go back.” - Google Review

Donatos Pizza

350 Norton Road | Columbus | www.donatos.com

Donatos Pizza may be a more familiar name than most of the other pizzerias on this list. That’s because it has become a franchise success, with nearly 200 locations across ten states. However, Donatos still has strong local roots. The business was founded in Columbus in 1963, and the Galloway location has been in operation since 1991.

The motto of Donatos Pizza is “Every piece is important,” highlighting the care that Donatos has for the quality of their product. They promise their customers “Edge to Edge” toppings and claim to place exactly 100 pieces of pepperoni on every pepperoni pizza they make. Their cheese is Wisconsin smoked provolone, never in bulk or processed, their vegetables are fresh and always hand-cut, and their delicious dough and sausage recipes have stayed the same for decades. They also offer gluten-free options in all of their restaurants.

If you’re a night owl, you’re in luck: Donatos is open until 12:00 a.m. on weeknights and until 1:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out their website above for special offers and coupons.

Fun fact: Fans of the CBS series Undercover Boss might recognize this Donatos location from Season 5, Episode 3!

“The subs and pizza are the best ever!!!! My advice is to get the hand tossed with pepperoni,  and the big dons! Kudos to the staff, you guys are awesome. Thanks for all that you do.” - Google Reviews

Emelio’s Restaurant

574 Georgesville Road | Columbus | emelioscatering.com

Emelio’s is a family operation, founded by Mike and Binnie Disabato in 1960 and currently owned and operated by Leo, their son. Quality food and service have kept Emelio’s a neighborhood favorite for over fifty years! Every day, employees at Emelio’s prepare fresh dough that is rolled extra-thin for a crispy crust. This dough is topped with homemade pizza sauce and fresh toppings, including their old-style pepperoni.

If you’re looking for a restaurant to cater your next event, look no further! Leo and his wife started Emelio’s Catering to bring Emelio’s menu to the masses, and as a result the restaurant has won multiple awards for their wedding catering services. While the restaurant menu mainly focuses on Emelio’s tasty pizza, the catering menu offers a wide variety of traditional Italian and modern dishes.

“Top 3 pizza joints in Columbus! Friendly, fast and prepared perfectly every time. Recommend to anyone who loves pizza. Their special salad is a must with any order!” - Google Review

Zamarelli's Pizza Palace

4011 Front Street | Grove City | zamarellispizzapalace.com

The name is definitely fitting — Zamarelli’s pizza palace makes pizza that is fit for a king! This restaurant prides itself on using family recipes “straight from Italy,” and has used these same recipes since the restaurant was established in 1963 by Andy Zamarelli. Many locals have been going to Zamarelli’s their entire lives, and still claim it is the best in town!

Zamarelli’s Pizza Palace’s pizza style is self-described as “old world cooking,” and that’s not the only thing old-fashioned about the restaurant. If you’re planning to stop by Zamarelli’s soon, make sure to bring some cash with you, as the restaurant does not accept credit or debit cards. 

Zamarelli’s was awarded CityScene Magazine’s “Best of the ‘Bus” Best Pizza award three times in the past decade!

“Seriously one of the best pizza joints in Ohio. It’s true Italian style pizza and a Grove City staple known by every local. You will not regret trying.” - Google Review

Just because you’re in a new place doesn’t mean you should have to eat subpar pizza — but don’t worry, because we’ve got your back. The next time you’re in Galloway, Ohio, be sure to try out one of these local favorites for the most delicious pizza in town.