Your guide to the best Dayton-area pizza

Candice Miller makes pizzas at Marion’s in the Shroyer Rd. location. Marion’s and Cassano’s are two local pizza giants who have held their ground in the ever-changing pizza landscape in Dayton.

Candice Miller makes pizzas at Marion’s in the Shroyer Rd. location. Marion’s and Cassano’s are two local pizza giants who have held their ground in the ever-changing pizza landscape in Dayton.
Lifestyles
By Dayton.com staff
Jan 28, 2016
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If there is one culinary constant in this world, it's pizza. And this city knows how to do pizza right.
Whether you're a fan of thin or thick crust, Brooklyn-style or square-cut, there's no doubt that the Gem City has a pizza place that will fulfill your tastebuds' demands.
Here is our guide to Dayton-area pizza restaurants, with a focus on local establishments.

Local Dayton favorites

  • Beavercreek Pizza DiveA unique list of specialty pies, including the Chicken Cordon Bleu and 215 Cheesesteak pizza, plus calzones, Stromboli, oven-baked sandwiches and "Goodie Baskets." Location: 4021 Dayton Xenia Rd., BeavercreekDelivery: Yes, dine-in and carry-out also offeredHours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 4-9 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.)Info: Website | Facebook | Call 937-431-8669 
  • Cassano's Pizza KingSubs, salads, pastas, calzones, and, of course, pizzas are what you'll find at Cassano's, including the monster-sized 30-inch pizza!Locations: 1200 Brown St #110 (Dayton), 2405 Smithville Road (Dayton), 2814 E 3rd St. (Dayton) and multiple other Dayton-area locationsDelivery: Yes, eat-in and carry-out also availableHours: 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 10:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. (Fri. and Sat.), 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Sun.) at most locationsInfo:  Website | Facebook
  • Corleone's PizzaSalads, wings, gyros, specialty and regular pizzas, hoagies, pastas, calzones, wedgies are under one roof!Locations: 966 Patterson Rd. (Dayton) and 725 Lyons Rd. (Centerville)Delivery: Yes, carry-out also offered Hours: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. (Mon.-Thur.), 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. (Sun.) Info: Website

  • Cousin Vinny's Pizza An excellent choice for late-night deliveries, offering wings, specialty and regular pizzas and cinnamon and garlic breads.  Locations: Multiple Dayton-area locationsDelivery: Yes, take-out also offeredHours: 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. (Mon.-Wed.), 11 a.m. - 4 a.m. (Thur.-Sat.), 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. (Sun.) Info: Website | Facebook
  • Dewey's Pizza Choose from 11, 13 or 17-inch versions of Dewey's creatively-named specialty pies, or just create your own. Locations: 131 Jasper St., Dayton and 3600 Rigby Rd., Austin Landing Delivery: No, take out is availableHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.) 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.), 4 - 10 p.m. (Sun.) Info: Website | Facebook
  • Jet's PizzaBest-known for its 8-corner, golden-brown, deep-dish crust. Locations: 5843 Far Hills Ave (Dayton), 3979 Indian Ripple Rd (Beavercreek), 2418 Esquire Dr (Beavercreek) Delivery: Yes, including online ordering Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Mon.-Thur. and Sun.), 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Fri. and Sat.) Info: Website | Facebook 
  • Little York Tavern What this restaurant might lack in delivery radius, it makes for it in serving delicious pizza, with loads of toppings, at friendly prices. Location: 4120 Little York Rd, DaytonDelivery: Yes (Vandalia area only), dine-in and carry-out also available Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon.-Thur.) 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Sun.) Info: Website | Facebook | Call 890-6700
  • Marion's Piazza Order one of Marion's plain, single-topping and specialty pizzas in 9 or 13-inch sizes. A variety of sandwiches, salads and pastas also available. Locations: 711 Shroyer Rd (Dayton), 50 E Stroop Rd (Dayton), 3443 N Dixie Dr (Dayton) and six other Dayton-area locations Delivery: No, dine-in and carry-out offered Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun.)Info: Website | Facebook
  • Milano's Atlantic City SubsThe menu consists of a bevy of options, but the pizzas still leave their mark. Locations: 1834 Brown St. (Dayton), 9572 Springboro Pike (Miami Twp.) and 2260 N. Fairfield Rd. (Beavercreek)Delivery: Yes, carry-out service also offered  Hours: (Mon-Sat) 11 a.m. - 2:30 am, (Sun) 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.Info: Website | Facebook
  • Pizza Factory - Dayton's OriginalA large list of gourmet and traditional pizzas awaits you, along with calzones, subs, sides and salads. Locations: 1101 Wayne Ave, DaytonDelivery: Yes, catering and dine-in also availableHours: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon-Fri), 3:30 pm - 11 p.m. (Sat), 3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Sun)Info:  Website| Facebook | Call 937-224-4477
  • The Flying PizzaA Dayton pizza mainstay for decades serving up New York-style pies.Locations: Three Dayton-area locations in Beavercreek, Dayton and CentervilleDelivery: Yes, dine-in and carry-out also offeredHours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon-Sat), closed Sunday (Beavercreek location), 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon-Sat, Dayton location, closed Sunday), 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon-Sat) noon-7 p.m. (Sun) (Centerville location) Info: Website | Facebook

National chains and franchises

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