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    Rubino's Pizza

    4.3 (349 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    The best pizza in Columbus. hands down no place is better than Rubinos. If you don't like the decor inside that hasn't changed in 50 years or the fact they only take cash go somewhere else

    Sausage and onions pizza
    Sandy W.

    Another traditional birthday dinner with friends at Rubino's! Some of us have been going here since the early 70's! Pizza hasn't at all changed and spaghetti and meat sauce is amazing, I understand! Same ambience but newer tables.

    Inside
    Paul W.

    Bring cash no credit cards accepted. This place is a Bexley, Oh institution. Crispy super think crust. Sauce is really good. I ordered the salad (iceberg lettuce) some pepperonis and cheese were on the salad. The Italian dressing is awesome.

    Bob G.

    You walk in, and there are booths along the walls, as well as larger tables in the middle surrounded by familiar banquet hall chairs. Pizzas are made on the other side of the counter. The menu is simple yet effective: it features pizzas, ravioli, and spaghetti. Cans of soda cost $1, and final checks are written by hand. There are plenty of regulars, and the staff greets many of them by name. Rubino's is a Bexley institution. This is a cash only location. Rubino's is a strong contender for the title of King of Bexley Pizza, alongside Bexley Pizza Plus and, to a lesser extent, Anthony's. I appreciate the style points for its longevity and old-school charm--there's no delivery and no cardboard boxes; instead, they use ingenious folded paper tents. When I ordered by phone, they answered using what is likely their original black countertop rotary dial phone. Rubino's serves thin-crust pizza, and we always request extra cheese. The tomato-based sauce is of the traditional variety, and there are no specialty ingredients; this is strictly old school. The pizza is delicious--it's the kind of pizza that defined pizza in the U.S. back in the day. I like to order mine with extra cheese for full coverage, along with whatever toppings I'm in the mood for.

    Pepperoni pizza

    The thin crust is unlike anything I've tried. So so crispy! Nice crunch w every bite. We got the works and pepperoni and to be honest we both enjoyed the pepperoni pizza better. The salad is just a basic Italian dressing salad which was unremarkable. We also tried the spaghetti which was served with overly salty sauce...I would recommend avoiding. This place is cash only.

    Super thin
    Leah L.

    Dined in review: Rubino's is paper thin pizza in an old school family atmosphere. Quality ingredients, fresh vegetables and zesty sauce. If you love a thin pizza, try Rubino's. Beware there may be a small wait as they are extremely busy and only accept CASH.

    Mush, Pep, Sausage.
    Dave M.

    I have heard about Rubino's forever, I'm just never in the area, until tonight. It was very crowded in the small lot and on the street and every table inside was full. I gotta say I just don't get it. To each their own. My first indication that it was gonna be a bust was watching them make the pizza and seeing the ingredients and the dough. I was surprised how cheap the pizza was and when I saw the dough and toppings I realized why. I drove home with it in the car, it did not smell appetizing. Then tasting, it was not good IMO. I would have to say most of the frozen pizzas in the grocery are better than this pizza. Sorry I just don't see what the big deal is. It's very bad.

    Combo with Mushroom
    Nick S.

    Pros: - Awesome staff - A variety of options - Thin, crispy dough - Delicious sauce and seasoning (we tried the Combo with Mushroom) - Reasonable prices ($21 for large pizza and large salad that could feed 3 people easily) -Supporting local (everyone knew names of regulars and their orders Cons: - Cash only - Dining room is tight (and on Saturday, no tables available around dinner time) - I wanted a little more cheese, but honestly it's a personal preference and not a criticism of the quality of the pizza My partner and I are looking forward to trying their other pizzas.

    Pizza with Pickles, Mushrooms, and Extra Cheese
    Kenneth K.

    My dad and I shared a pickle, mushroom, and extra cheese pizza and a salad and we loved them. The service was very fast. The ambiance is very old school which is nice and they are cash only.

    Half cheese half pepperoni.

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    Food was a total let down. Staff was very rude to say the least. Steer away from this place at all costs!

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    Paulie Gee's Short North

    Paulie Gee's Short North

    4.3(385 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Short North
    •$$

    The best vegan pizza I've ever had!! My friends brought me…read morehere during my trip to NY. The ambiance is popping. The service was great and for how busy it was in there, the pizza came out in reasonable time. I can't wait to go back!

    I usually love Paulie Gee's Short North, which made this experience especially disappointing. We…read morespent over $80 on a to-go order that included two Gina's Gem, a big cheese pizza, and a salad. The pizza arrived cold but was still edible. Unfortunately, the Gina's Gem was nothing like what was advertised. I was expecting warm, crusty bread with a roasted cheese dip on the side so you could tear pieces of bread and dip them into the cheese. Instead, the cheese had already been spread directly onto the bread and toasted together. Because of that, the bread lost the texture you would expect--it wasn't crusty or dippable at all. It ended up soft, almost soggy, and the cheese was baked onto the bread rather than being a dip. The whole appeal of the dish was supposed to be the warm bread with the roasted cheese to dip into, and that part was completely missing. Included with the bread was a hot honey that missed the mark on being "hot" and some kind of jam. These options just made everything even more soft....which should have been impossible. The salad was actually the best part of the meal - even though it was a bit spicy. I've always had good experiences here in the past, so this was a big letdown--especially for the price. I just wish the to-go version of the dish matched how it's described, or that expectations were set correctly when ordering. Unfortunately, this experience made me lose all trust in ordering from here again. I can't believe we waited until exactly 3pm (when they opened) to order this.... At the very least the pizza should have been hot.

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    Fibonacci’s Pizzeria

    4.4(41 reviews)
    6.2 mi•Clintonville

    We came to Grandview Theater to try Fibonacci's pizza while seeing the new Michael Jackson movie…read more We ordered a pizza and one of their sandwiches, which is made using the pizza dough. The sandwich was honestly the highlight of the meal. It was delicious, and the pizza dough as the bread was such a unique touch that you really don't find at many Italian sandwich spots around Columbus. The pizza itself was just okay. As you can see from the picture, the toppings weren't distributed very evenly, so some slices had mostly sauce with barely any cheese while others had way more toppings and cheese but less sauce. I also wish the pizza had been cooked a little longer overall because it was pretty floppy and doughy. One thing that makes it tough is that once the movie starts, it's hard to go back and ask for changes or anything since the theater is packed and getting in and out of the seats feels disruptive. We'll definitely be back to Grandview Theater because we love the experience overall, but next time I'll probably stick to the sandwiches and popcorn and skip the pizza.

    A fun option for takeout pizza with lots of options to choose from. That said, I suspect that the…read moreexperience would be enhanced dining in with a drink and a movie. I tried half of the Licensed to Dill which was just okay. Pickles on pizza isn't really my thing. Pesto on pizza wasn't really my thing either, but having half of a an Ecto Pesto changed my mind. Perhaps the chicken and bacon on the pie was what I really liked, but the point is that it all came together surprisingly well. It definitely gave me hope for the more meat-heavy pizza options that I tend to prefer.

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    Pie of the Tiger

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    4.4(45 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Short North, Italian Village

    Finding this place took a little effort since it's tucked away in the back of a bar. Once you walk…read morein, you'll spot a small window where you place your order. The food does take some time, so be ready to wait and maybe grab a drink while you hang out. The pizza was really good, but definitely on the heavier side. Wings were decent. Come hungry or bring a few friends so you can share and try more without tapping out too early.

    You ever walk into a place and think, there's no way something special is hiding in here?…read more Yeah....That was me. An old tavern in Columbus. Dim. Historic. The kind of spot where you expect a solid beer and maybe some decent bar food. What you don't expect? One of the best Detroit-style pizzas of your life hiding behind a window in the back like some carb-based speakeasy. And when I say hidden, I mean hidden. No flashy signage. No "best pizza in town" ego. Just a quiet little window cranking out square pies that deserve a standing ovation. I ordered the classic red top -- already a bold move -- and added pesto because balance matters and I like to live a little. The result? Beyond reproach. Fresh, loaded toppings. Sauce with depth. And that crust... that beautiful Detroit crust. Crispy edges with that caramelized cheese halo, but still chewy and pillowy inside. The textural contrast is what separates amateurs from legends -- and this? This was legend-level execution. Easily top 3 Detroit-style pizzas I've had. And that's not a casual statement. If you don't understand the life-altering power of true Detroit-style pizza, I regret to inform you... you have not been living. Go find the window in the back. Trust me.

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    OH Pizza & Brew - Chicken Coop Pizza

    OH Pizza & Brew

    3.8(512 reviews)
    3.7 mi•Downtown
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    This pizza joint was right across my hotel that I was staying at so it as a convenient place to…read moregrab a quick bite. I arrived in the evening to grab some take out and the place was empty . They have an open kitchen concept and staff were super friendly. However, we waited quite a long time for our food. I got a small Hawaiian pizza and it took well over 25 minutes for it to be done, especially when there were no other patrons in the restaurant. After getting the pizza the staff were so nice to also give us some ice water. I think I'd give the pizza itself a 3/5 mostly because it was very salty and greasy. However, I did enjoy that there were lots of pineapples on the pizza along with the crispy crust. Having the pizza the next day cold was also okay. Would be interested to know how their other food items are as their menu was pretty big. Staff overall was super nice and friendly. Could use less salt on their pizzas in my opinion though.

    While out of town, I needed a late night pie after working all day, so I decided to check out OH…read morePizza & Brew based on a recommendation from a local. When I arrived around 10pm on a Sunday night, the place looked like it was in transition to closing (chairs flipped over on tables, no patrons, staff members watching TV in empty booths). However, I was welcomed in to order by the friendly woman at the counter. She answered a few of my questions and when I asked what her favorite was, she immediately said, "Buckeye Garlic Pizza." I took her advice and was also able to add up to three toppings at no additional charge (mushroom, olive and sausage). I took a seat and waited about 10 minutes for my personal 10" pie, which came out hot and with a friendly, "Thank You, Sweetie." I ran the pie back to my hotel and opened up the box. The pie looked amazing. Perfectly crispy outer crust, six cheeses and garlic, along with my toppings. The pie was pretty damn good, with steam coming off the top. The six-cheese blend was interesting, with the dominant flavors being American and Cheddar. The sausage, olives and mushrooms were all fresh and plentiful. Definitely a good option to satisfy my hunger for a late night pizza in Downtown Columbus.

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    The food I was served. Besides the container of Ranch that spilled.

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    Adriatico's New York Style Pizza - Pepperoni bacon & Ham

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    4.2(403 reviews)
    5.3 mi•University District
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    It's been years since I last had this restaurant pizza. Customer service was great and helped me…read moreplace an order over the phone for delivery. Food arrived fast as well hot and fresh! I can say it's a little expensive but worth it. A must try if you in Columbus and want good food locally.

    My whole family goes nuts over Adriatico's, and for the longest time I could NOT figure out why it…read morejust completely missed the mark for me. Well... mystery solved. We started with the Parmesan breadsticks and got both the garlic butter and pizza sauce for dipping. I took one bite with the pizza sauce and immediately thought, "Yep. THAT'S IT." Something about their red sauce just does not work for me. It's incredibly thick -- almost like drywall mud -- and while it definitely has flavor, it's just not a flavor my taste buds enjoy. HOWEVER...the breadsticks with the garlic butter?! Some of the best I've had. Seriously delicious. So this time I decided to avoid the red sauce altogether and ordered the chicken pesto pizza. And THAT was the move! It was fantastic. The crust was perfect, the toppings were delicious and plentiful, and the pesto worked so much better for me. My daughter devoured her BBQ chicken pizza, my sister thoroughly enjoyed her six cheese, and those breadsticks were so good that I ordered another batch to take home. Our server was super friendly and efficient and the vibe inside was chill. So after all these years, I can finally say it: I DO like Adriatico's! ...I just have to stay far, far away from that red sauce.

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    Mikey's Late Night Slice - Slice Pizza of the Week

    Mikey's Late Night Slice

    3.9(311 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Downtown
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    As with any away sports tournament, pizza always has to be on the menu at least once. I was…read morelooking for a good gluten free option and stumbled upon Mikey's. It said best GF pizza but very expensive. To my surprise, it was $14 for one topping which was far from expensive for what I've paid in the past. I got lost on my walk there which put me there about 30 minutes late and then another 20 minute walk back to my hotel. They had coke, which was like heaven because everywhere has Pepsi products. The atmosphere was FUN. Bright and eclectic with some amazing music playing. Bartender was great. I wished I hadn't gone there alone or I would have stayed. Pizza was cold when I got to the hotel (my fault) but it was still tasty. I can't imagine how good it would have been fresh! Check them out if you are in the area.

    Hmmmmm, 2nd or 3rd time trying to leave a worthy review for this place ~ I'm NOT gonna SugarCoat…read moreit,I don't care if ya don't like what I say So I guess if you don't have tastebuds or of aware of "How Real Pizza" is made or more importantly how it should taste, then this choice wouldn't be Badddddd But, I've had "Real Pizza" from My Hometown of Chicago & actually from a variety of places,joints,dives, locations around the USA & even Italy/Italia And NOT sorry to say that this is doesn't hit the mark* Where's the Cheese,Where's the Sauce, Where's the Meats⁉ Crusty flavorless dough,little miniscule gerbil sized meats,hardly any pizza sauce & a sprinkle of cheese Flamboyant Atmosphere & Colorful Decor with a Fruity Trutti Carnival of Weirdness doesn't mask that the below average Pizza made & sold here is lackluster at Best I've attached 3 pictures of some "Real Pizza" from back home to Tantalize Y'all with some Delicious Eye Sampling for your enjoyment to ponder what a Real Slice should Strive to be like I call it like I see it & how I taste it....Tuff Titans if it hurts.... As a Yelper with Elite Status & with Year's of Experience ~ I'm gonna share my thoughts & remarks...Y'all have the choice of listening or moving on. I'm definitely steering clear of Mike's Late Nite Pizza Flavored CardBoard

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