Flying pizza is always a must stop when I'm in Dayton! I've gone here on dates with my boyfriend turned husband, picked up a slice for road trips, and stopped back by for visits EVERYTIME I'm in town! This local chain is family owned and I love hearing stories about my husband coming in as a kid from the dad and sons! My go to order is one hot slice of pepperoni and sausage pizza (I add red pepper flakes) and a bag of another local item...Mike's Good and Hot chips! The most recent time I visited, the atmosphere was very lively with patrons watching the Ohio State vs Michigan game on the 2 large tvs! I got a slice of the deluxe pizza, veggies with pepperoni. This pizza was also very good. The crust seems to have gotten a bit thicker over the years but the soft fluffy crust with a crunchy bottom is a nice add... just makes it slightly harder to fold in half like I use to but no complaints! This place is a must stop for dine in or takeout for local & forever Dayton memories! read more

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I work across the street from this restaurant and decided to stop by for a slice. The staff was quite entertaining. A slice is over$5. I ordered a veggie slice. I was disappointed. I had high hopes for this place since they are celebrating 50 years. The pizza had no flavor. I loved the energy of the staff, but I don't think I will be back. read more

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Service was quick and the pizza was outstanding! The staff was friendly and you could tell worked well as a team! read more

Flying Pizza - Special (ate this one here and 2 to go)! - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I stopped in on the weekend and had the pepperoni and sausage pizza. I order a slice and received two! Nice sized slice and tasty! I'll definitely be back! Mike the owner was great to chat with! read more

We love Flying Pizza! The brothers and their family are amazing and so fun! Always fast service, fresh food and friendly atmosphere. We get the pizza by the slice! Everyone can have exactly what they want! The deluxe pizza is my favorite and hubby always gets the sausage and pepperoni. Don't forget the "bosco" sticks to share too They accept credit cards but cash is helpful! If you're downtown, looking for a quick snack or flying through for pizza--Flying Pizza is the spot for you! read more

Flying Pizza - Deluxe - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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We were doing a scavenger hunt in Dayton and were famished. When we walked by Flying Pizza it smelled so good we knew we had to go back. For $34 we got a large 1/2 cheese 1/2 pepperoni and sausage pizza, two garlic sauce cups, and three fountain sodas. There is a sign saying they prefer cash, but they won't turn you away if you need to use a card to pay. We were given silverware, paper plates and our beverages then sent to find a seat. The dining room is small (the pizza was the size of the table lol) and was packed but it was comfortable. They offered bottled beer, salads desserts etc. When the pizza came out hot and fresh from the oven it was STEAMING hot! It is New York style pizza and the sausage was crumbled very small which I prefer. We couldn't wait and didn't care if we burned our mouths. It was delicious! So delicious. The cheese was stringy and snappy and perfect. We literally ate the whole thing. I would eat it again today! And tomorrow. And the next day! Ha Give it a try, you'll love it! read more

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Best pizza in Dayton! Great service too! Complimenti !!! Grazie Frankie for a great experience. I'll be back read more

Flying Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Service was amazing, greeted with a friendly face and was checked up on and told about the surrounding area since we are from out of town. 10/10 would come again! read more

Amazing pizza, very accommodating Super friendly staff!!! Free 1 hour parking in the garage!!!

Service and food are great!!Been going there since 9th grade used to stop on my way home

decent place. Pizza was pretty heavy and greasy. lots of cheese too. Breadsticks were very good though and it had a good atmosphere. Absolutely nothing like the pizza you get in New York. read more

Had a slice of pizza and it was great! Inside looked nice and clean. Staff was friendly and spoke with me as I was human. They asked questions about my job since I mentioned why I was in town for the week. Good job guys. I'll be stopping by today around lunch time 09/25/2024 12pm-1pm. This time around I'll take a seat inside! read more

I like there pizza When your hungry for pizza and in downtown Dayton they are worth stopping at for a bite to eat read more

We were visiting Dayton on Spring Break and stopped by Flying Pizza with four hungry teenagers. I knew they were the home of HUGE pizzas, and that's what we needed. From start to finish, we had a great experience. We were greeted immediately with a warm welcome. I believe it may have been the owner who took our order, a super friendly guy. We ordered 2 large pizzas, thinking we might need to order another later if the kids downed these. Our kids eat a TON and let me tell you - 2 pizzas were plenty! The slices were huge and cheesy. It's the best NY-style pizza we've had in a while. You can also purchase by the slice, which we saw a lot of people coming in to do. It made more sense for us, as a family of six, to purchase whole pizzas. The prices are affordable. You can tell this is a local favorite, where people know each other. They've been in business for over 50 years and seem to have a faithful community of customers. The owner knew people and their regular orders as they were coming in. It's nice to see that these local restaurants still exist, I seek them out when I travel and love giving them our business. Especially when we are getting some delicious dinner in return! This will be our new go-to family spot in Dayton. And you really can watch them toss the pizza while you are there. read more

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It's been probably 15-20 years since I've eaten here because I moved away, but damn! This is still some of the best pizza out there. Amazingly, I actually recognized the owner slinging the pie he looked exactly the same +20 years and grey hair, lol. I will definitely return whenever I'm back in the area. read more

I was recently in dayton to see a show and sought this place out for food beforehand. Solid New York style pizza and very friendly service. Next time I'm in dayton, I will stop again. read more

Flying Pizza - Outside storefront - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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The food was delicious! Me and my group got a half cheese and half pepperoni pizza The workers were fast and helped us to split the check! They have a nice seating area and you can push the tables together. The pizza slices are huge so come hungry! read more

The boys, Frank and Antonio are amazing people. Excellent pizza and traditional service from authentic New York people.

I stopped into this location after visiting a friend at the store next-door. The young lady that greeted, Chasity, was super sweet and helpful. I decided to have a slice of the pepperoni and sausage pizza... which did not disappoint! The restaurant was clean, the service was great, and the pizza was unbelievable. Thanks again for a great lunch. read more

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Love Flying Pizza, closest thing I've had to actual NY pizza since I left NY. Nicest people run this chain, and we miss the Fields Ertel location! read more

You got the Right one Baby! There Dad used say that about every 5 mins while dining... never forgot... read more

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My favorite pizza place ever!!!! My guy turned me on to Flying Pizza and I could eat this pizza every day!

I've been coming to flying pizza for over 30 years! The pizza is amazing, great sauce, fresh cheese and fresh crust. I live in Florida now and must stop by ever time I'm in town . read more

Flying Pizza - Half cheese half pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Man this place is awesome! My friend and I stopped in tonight and had a Deluxe pizza pie. Very crispy, perfect crust, stringy tasty cheese and everything on top of this pie was fresh and fantastic! If you're in downtown Dayton and looking for a truly fantastic New York style pizza then look no further than Flying Pizza!! I highly recommend this place!! read more

Ordered a large cheese pizza crispy/well done. Opened the box and tried a few bites of a slice and it was completely RAW and undercooked. Inside the crust was cold and mush and the bottom was barely done. I brought the pizza back to explain how it was undercooked and not well done, and the owner wanted to find every excuse to use. He said "thats what happens when you shut the top of the pizza box, it gets like that" Ummmm last time I checked closing the top of a pizza box doesn't cause the dough to be cold and raw. Workers then started to question and interrogate me as if I was trying to make something up. I said I didn't want to get sick and the owner chirped back "well that would never happen anyways" I asked if they could make me a fresh new well done pizza like I had originally asked for or just put the undercooked pizza back in. He took a pizza that looked like was made 3+ hours before sitting out and said he would just cook that up. After that I was all set and asked for a credit. Not to mention, $24 for a raw, undercooked cheese pizza that is far from New York style. Outrageous. Felt sick to my stomach all night. Do better. read more

To quote my son, "I wanna rob this place. And not for their money." We stumbled in mad and hungry after a disappointing experience at the Uno's across the street. There was nothing not to like. The staff was fun and helpful. Pizza came out fast and hot. I didn't personally care for their pepperoni (larger slices and softer, more like salamI) but the rest of my family loved it. The restaurant was clean, including the restrooms. Prices were more than reasonable. This might be our new go-to spot before shows at the Victoria. My picture is lame because we ate the pizza so fast. read more

Flying Pizza - Pepperoni and meatballs/just pepperoni. All delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Simply put... the best! I've been coming here for 20 plus years. Ever since I was a little boy and my dad would let me go in by myself and order pizza from here almost every day! Pizza everyday? Yes! Even though I was so small, and couldn't even see over the counter, I was determined to get that pizza! From just going to go get a couple slices to the many pizza parties I've had, I've never been disappointed. If they had The Flying Pizza wall of fame for customers, I'd be towards the top of that wall, maybe even number 1. Now I live out of state, but I make it a must to come here. They already know what I'm ordering as soon as I walk in the door. My go to is pepperoni and sausage. Any choice you make here will have you satisfied. Frank and Tony are great and keep building up this great family business. John has always been the best. Much love to this family, this business and their great pizza! read more

Flying Pizza - Pepperoni & Sausage... the best pizza you'll ever eat - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Best NY style pizza in Ohio. Several locations. 50 year customer. Consistent quality. Different hours for different locations.

Closest to NY pizza I've had in a while. They have a good drink variety and some other treats like chips and salad. I guess chips and pizza are a thing in Dayton? Prices are pretty standard with Dayton grub. This is a sweet spot to grab a lunch if you're working a downtown theater or event. read more

I was born in Staten Island NY in the same year this place was opened. I lived there 26 years and now I travel lots of places NY to LA. I know pizza. There are only a handful of places left in the US that serve CORRECTLY made NY single slice pizza. This is one of them. It's perfectly made. Also the staff is great. If you disagree we can meet in the parking garage and handle it that way, which If you knew anything about NY thats how things were done back then. Jk but seriously this is amazing pizza. read more

Pizza is always tasty and hot. The staff is friendly, smart, and fun. Love eating here. I got two pepperoni and sausage slices and a slice of Deluxe (pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables). Crispy and folds up well. read more

As far as the Dayton area is concerned, this is probably one of the best restaurant choices you can make. Not only is the pizza amazing, the staff make you feel as though you are a part of their family! The pizza is authentic, New York style. The slices are large, thin and doughy, just like one would expect in NYC. The offerings can be purchased by the slice or as a whole pie. They also have a Sicilian pizza that has a thick, heavy crust and is cut in squares. I have not yet tried the Sicilian, but I will certainly have a go at some point. It looks and smells epic! We typically go in as a family, so we order a whole pizza. I have to say, this is a much better pizza than by the slice. Usually the slices have been sitting for a bit and the crust tends to get tough after they reheat it in the oven, which never really seems to get it back to piping hot like it should be. Ordering whole, it comes out super soft and blazing hot! The best part is the cheese, which is molten went they bring it to the table. It's a special blend of cheeses and the taste is just outerworldly. I usually end up burning my mouth because I want it so badly. The crust and sauce complement the cheese superbly. You can taste the four decades worth of perfection! As for the establishment its self, it is clean, well lit, with plenty of seating, and easy to get to. Unfortunately parking can be tricky. I hear they have some spaces in the parking garage next door, which they will validate, however we usually visit on Saturdays or late evenings, which is when the garage is not open. Be prepared for a short walk if you are going to visit at off hours or weekends. The family that owns and operates this establishment are nothing but the best. They are always smiling and friendly. They simply love what they do and it show in they interactions with the customers. I cannot say enough kind words about them and their pizza. I try to only give the full 5 stars to the really exceptional restaurants, but this is definitely one of them. Thank you, Flying Pizza, for all the great memories and awesome pizzas! Keep it up! read more

Flying Pizza - Huge slices of NYC-style pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

If you're from Dayton you already know this is the spot. For those who don't know... grab a slice, a square, a bag of MikeSells and a Pepsi and buckle your seatbelt because this extremely legit and well maintained establishment is as good if not better than it was when I went as a kid. "You got the right one, baby! Uh-huh" read more

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Excellent service and great pizza!! Visiting from Columbus for sporting event and they took great care of our team!!!

Well - I would have loved to love this since it's so close to work. But at just under $8 for two slices and a couple of dips, I regret the calories. The thin crust is lovely and crackly, the way I like it (yet not a true NY style) but that's where it stops. The sauce is mildly sweet but has little to no flavor and the cheese also lacks flavor and is industrial. I had green pepper and mushroom on thin crust (a smaller slice to boot than say Late Night Slice in Columbus, or any of the NY slices I've had elsewhere) and a Sicilian thick crust plain cheese. The Sicilian cheese had some garlic in the sauce which lent some flavor and the crust had nice tiny airy pockets in it and was fully risen before the may the pie. Pick from any of the daily baked 'za's and they will warm it up in the oven for you. Want packets of parm? That will cost you extra... as will a side of the pizza sauce and/or garlic sauce. Free shakes of dried oregano and garlic salt help out the pizza a bit, but even with that, and pepper... and salt, I felt like my cash was not wisely spent. One of the staff was commenting on the biggest rat she'd seen... I hope it wasn't there. I won't be returning and will explore other options. The helathcare center kitchen across the way offers fresher ingredients at a better value for now. read more

Love this place. Friendly staff, great pizza. This is the Sicilian with pepperoni, sausage, ricotta. Medium sized, 6 large slices. Crispy crust. Yummy and filling. read more

Flying Pizza - Sicilian, Sausage, Pepperoni, Ricotta. Medium size 6 huge pieces, crunchy crust. Love this pizza and friendly staff. - Pizza Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Our favorite pizza spot in Dayton! Friendly staff and great food. Both pizza styles are great.

When did they get so bad, hadn't had for years,wasted money getting this crap. The sauce and pepperoni were gross the cheese and crust somewhat OK. On a scale of 1 to ten with one being this sucks to ten being yes yes yes I give this a 1and 1/2 this I would have gotten Marion's pizza cause I know they are a 10++++++. Sad now. read more

Came here last minute with my family after reservations fell through at another restaurant and we all talked about how much better Flying Pizza was anyway! We split a pepperoni pizza and some meatballs. It was all good, nothing outstanding but still a good pizza. The staff were the shining stars. Super friendly and personable and they were very accommodating. This is a great place to come for a quick and easy dinner before seeing a show or any other downtown activity. read more

I was hunting in the Dayton area for East Coast style pizza. This is not the cracker-style pizza that you usually find in dayton, but pizza with a dough crust. I stopped by Flying Pizza and sampled a couple of slices, New York style and Sicilian. The New York style is more like East Coast pizza, but it really isn't true New York style. NY pizza is very thin and the slices are huge. The Sicilian was true to form. They had the slices cooked too much in the first place, so when they were reheated, the bottoms were like rock. I would assume it is better if you get a whole pie. The NY style was ok. It was very bland. The cheese could be better quality and the sauce could use more flavoring. The Sicilian seemed a bit better, but that might be because the dough was a large player. It is a good place if you are downtown and want a quick bite. The prices are good and it would be fun to bring kids to. If you are searching for great pizza, this isn't it. read more