Pizza has become a culinary staple. And Toledo has a number of locally owned, independent pizza shops to enjoy. These specialized pizza restaurants are local spots where you can savor a slice or a meal in the 419.
Adam’s Pizza & Wings
1032 N Holland Sylvania Road
419-535-8050
Hours: 11am-10pm, Monday, Wednesday-Friday; 12pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Adam’s specializes in the famous combo – pizza and wings. Near the corner of Dorr Street, this restaurant has a slice of everything, including salads, burgers, wraps and subs. For those more in the mood for Greek cuisine, Adam’s also offers Greek salads, gyros and more. Owner Abe boasts the late delivery, and frequent customers recommend the Meat Lover’s Pizza for a packed and delicious pizza.
Amie’s Pizza Factory
6710 W. Central Ave. Suite. 13
419-842-8008
Hours: 10am-9pm, Monday-Thursday; 10am-10pm, Friday; 11am-10pm, Saturday; 12pm-9pm, Sunday
If you love pizza with a sweeter sauce, Amie’s Pizza Factory is a place you should try. Along with space to sit down with the family for a classic pizza parlor feel and the award-winning pizza, Amie’s also offers special dishes, like spaghetti, salads, burgers and subs to enhance your dining experience.
Arturo’s Pizza Kitchen
2507 Oregon Road, Northwood
419-698-1641
Hours: 9am-10pm, Monday-Friday; 11am-10pm, Saturday.
Not far from the Hollywood casino, Arturo’s has several pizza combos for families to grab and go along with select your own toppings. Also offering subs, chicken chunks, wings and a breakfast pizza (you have to try it!). As its motto says, “Serving great food and great service since 1988,” this pizza kitchen holds the special secret with all of its pizzas: Arturo’s original pizza sauce.
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
3145 Hollister Lane
419-873-6218
Hours: 11am-9pm, Monday-Thursday; 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday; 10am-9pm, Sunday.
Brunch Available from 10am-2pm on Sunday.
Enjoy traditional, handcrafted stone oven pizza with a curated wine selection. This Levis Commons artisan themed restaurant offers thin crust pizzas, wine pairings as well as an array of small plates, greens, charcuterie boards, and pasta, chicken and seafood specialties. Swelct topping to create your own original pizzas or order specialty pizzas like “the athena,” which features Greek pesto, chicken, feta and roasted vegetables or “the truffle shuffle” with mushrooms, truffle oil and mascarpone.
Calvino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
3143 Central Ave
419-531-5100
Located in Toledo’s Cricket West shopping center, Calvino’s Restaurant & Wine Bar has been a local favorite for over 20 years. Known for their premium pizzas and delicious bread, they also offer a wide selection of retail wines and beers. Join them for happy hour on Fridays from 5 PM to 7 PM, featuring $5 house pours and appetizers. Monthly wine tastings are also available by reservation.
Caper’s Pizza Bar
2038 Byrne Road
419-398-9900
Hours: 3pm-9pm, Monday-Saturday.
Caper’s offers a wide array of pizza options along with wine and craft beer. Featuring specialty pizzas like pesto, chicken Santa Fe and spinach artichoke, Caper’s also has a rotating selection of a mix of around six craft and mainstream beers, as well as wines and a full bar. For this pizza stop, look off the beaten path.
Commons Pizza
1447 N. Summit St.
Located inside TolHouse, Commons Pizza & Cinnamon Rolls is open to the public, offering bold, fresh, and locally sourced pizzas, reimagined classics, and creative combinations. Their menu features the TolHouse WBWs (World’s Best Wings) in wet and dry rub flavors, and their Kota Cinnamon Rolls are made entirely in-house from scratch. Experience vibes that celebrate community and culture in Toledo’s oldest neighborhood.
Crust Pizzeria
6792 Providence St.
567-406-3800
Hours: 3pm-9pm, Monday-Wednesday; 11am-9pm, Thursday-Sunday
Crust is the brainchild of Whitehouse Inn restaurant owners Tony and Marcy Fronk, who opened the pizza shop after the success of the first restaurant. All of the pizzas are made with handmade dough and sauces, locally sourced tomatoes and the special secret: homegrown herbs. Crust features longboard pizza, square pizza and even pizza shaped like a cupcake. Crust also sells lasagna, appetizers, meatballs, soups and salads, and boasts a weekend breakfast pizza. If none of the menu pizzas suit your tastebuds, you can also build your own with any combination of the sauces and toppings.
Ginos Italian Delites
1829 Eastgate Road
419-389-1500
Hours: 4-9pm Tuesday-Wednesday; 11am-9pm Thursday; 11am-10pm Friday; 4-10pm Saturday; 4-8pm Sunday
Gino’s Italian Delites has been serving its original, homestyle pizza since 1955. Known for handmade pizzas piled high with fresh toppings like anchovies, bacon, banana peppers, black olives, and chicken, Gino’s has become a beloved institution in Toledo. They also offer oven-baked subs, salads, and specialty pizzas.
Gino’s Pizza
3981 Monroe St.
419-472-3567
Hours: 10am-9pm, Monday-Thursday; 10am-10pm Friday & Saturday; 11am-7pm Sunday.
Since 1953, and through many remodeling and ownership changes, Gino’s has had the same classic tasting pizza. Ownership changed over the years from family to friends of the family, all while maintaining the integrity of the Gino’s recipe. Having been named in the Top 100 US Pizzerias from Pizza Today Magazine, Gino’s not only boasts its original pizza, but its specialty pizzas like Jiggs Pizza, Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pizza, Chili Pizza and more. Pick up salads, subs, cheesy bread and more at any of Gino’s’ three locations to complete your meal. Hours, phone numbers and addresses vary by location.
Half Time Pizza
7702 W Bancroft St.
419-517-2190
Hours: 4pm-8pm Tuesday and Wednesday; 11am-8pm Thursday; 11am-9pm Friday and Saturday; 2-6pm Sunday.
This deep-dish inspired pizzeria packs on the ingredients. Get a cheesy 14” customized pizza, or branch out with any of Half Time’s sub sandwiches or loaded baked breads. You can even make it a combination of the two. Formerly the beloved BG pizza place, Myles, customers have commented that the memory of the establishment lives on through Half Time’s plentiful toppings, strong crust and exciting atmosphere.
Hindsight Pizza
1734 W Laskey Rd Unit D
419-472-3663
Hours: 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday; 11am-12pm Friday-Saturday
Hindsight Pizza Kitchen serves up delicious pizzas, wings, and pasta in Toledo, Ohio! With daily specials, a tasty lunch menu, and late-night hours on weekends, it’s the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings.
Home Slice Pizza
28 S. St. Clair St.
419-724-7437
Hours: 11am-11pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-2am, Friday and Saturday.
Founded in 2006, Home Slice has always been well-known for its New York style pizza. Located downtown, this pizza joint also doubles as a bar, and is well-positioned for you to grab a quick original or specialty pizza and a drink. Home Slice is often likened to the “Cheers of downtown Toledo,” combining that sports bar energy with a quality product. The two local families who combined interests to create an East Coast taste in Toledo are always excited to welcome guests in.
Inky’s Italian Foods
3945 N Detroit Ave.
419-476-0500
Hours: 11am-7:30pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-8:30pm Friday; 4-8:30pm Saturday
Inky’s Italian Foods, a family-owned Toledo staple since 1957, offers homemade Italian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Their diverse menu features pizza, spaghetti, sizzling steaks, and a children’s selection.
J-Cups Pizza
3265 Alexis Road
419-720-7361
Hours: 11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday; 11am-11pm, Friday and Saturday.
J-Cups is known for its cup shaped pepperoni toppers and original pizzas. J-Cups also has unique creations like porkzilla pizza, bacon cheeseburger pizza, buffalo buck pizza and even a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day. There are two additional locations on Detroit Avenue and in Rossford.
J & G Pizza Palace
5692 Main St.
419-882-6061
Hours: 4pm-10pm Sunday-Thursday; 4pm-11pm Friday and Saturday.
Located in the heart of downtown Sylvania, J & G’s has Greek and Italian dishes ready to order. The thin pizza with special sauce adds a sense of flair with the square cut pieces. Not only that, but this pizza palace also expanded operations to house Upside Brewery, known for its distinctive locally-crafted beer that has won Ohio Craft Brewers Cup medals since 2018.
Jo-Jo’s Original Pizzeria
4336 Monroe St.
419-556-6097
Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Friday; 12pm-9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Since 1957, this local favorite has customizable ingredients to make the pizza tailored for you. There are other food items available such as, wings, subs, burgers, hot dogs and plenty of various sides to compliment the pizza. Don’t forget to check out the Sylvania location, too, and to participate in half-off pizza Mondays and Wednesdays.
Mama Mary’s Pizza
7130 Airport Highway
419-867-9991
Hours: 10:30am-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 10:30am-11pm, Friday and Saturday; 12pm-10pm, Sunday.
Built from the legacy of Mary “Mama Mary” Hornik, customers rave about this New York style pizza place. Established in 2012, Mama Mary’s is known for its large-sized, colossal pizzas. Mama Mary’s pizza prides itself on using the freshest ingredients including cooking its own Italian sausage, ground beef, chicken breast and wings. Every pizza is custom made to order, and the staff is constantly testing new products that set the business apart from competitors. They encourage all pizza enthusiasts to fold it in half in order to eat, but however you enjoy it, Mama Mary’s has a pizza for you.
Mazza’s Stone Baked Pizza
5105 N Summit St.
419-720-9394
Mazza’s Stone Baked Pizza Co. is a family-owned pizzeria offering a variety of stone-baked pizzas, pastas, calzones, cheesebreads, subs, and salads. They use homemade sauces, scratch-made dough, and freshly shredded cheese.
PizzaCat
Various Locations
4034 Monroe St.
419-214-1640
Hours: 10am-Midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 10am-2am, Friday & Saturday
Pizza Cat was created to embrace unique, wacky, fun, colorful, local and, of course, Founder Matt Wojtowicz’s totally weird qualities. In 2017, Wojtowicz said, “Why wait for someone else to embrace a wonderfully wacky diverse pizza menu? Why not take the leap and embrace it myself?” Since then, PizzaCat has strived to create an eclectic menu of pizza varieties like the Flaming Hot Cheese, Dave’s Spicy Reuben, the Trappers Alley Seafood pizza and more. PizzaCat also offers an array of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as chicken and toasted bagel sandwiches.
PizzAroma
855 S Holland Sylvania Road
419-866-7005
Hours: 11am-9pm, Monday-Thursday; 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday; 12pm-9pm, Sunday.
PizzAroma is a family-owned pizzeria that boasts a family-friendly atmosphere. Get a quality original pizza, or branch out with the restaurant’s cauliflower crust or calzones. If pizza isn’t for you, the full menu has many more options including sandwiches and salads. Additionally, PizzAroma offers take home pizza kits for you to enjoy their recipes at home.
Tailgaters Tavern
7010 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg
419-931-0110
Hours: 11am-10pm Wednesday-Thursday; 11am-11am Friday-Saturday; 11am-10pm Sunday
Tailgaters Tavern in Perrysburg, Ohio, is the ultimate game-day spot with scratch-made pizza, mouthwatering burgers, slow-cooked barbecue, and wings with house-made sauces. Enjoy craft beer, cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.
The Stubborn Brother
3115 W. Bancroft St.
419-720-1818
Hours: 11am-9pm, Sunday and Monday; 11am-10pm, Tuesday-Thursday; 11am-11pm, Friday and Saturday.
With Old World style pizza, beer and within walking distance of the University of Toledo’s University Hall, The Stubborn Brother ties in a good time and pizza together nicely. The full bar provides drinks to pair with your pizza, which is made New York Style with water imported directly from New York to provide authenticity.
The Village Idiot
309 Conant St.
419-893-7281
Hours: 11am-Midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-1am, Friday & Saturday
The Village Idiot is a longstanding music venue featuring indie and rock bands in the Northwest Ohio Area. Though people flock to The Village Idiot for its musical guests, they stay and continue coming back because of the pizza. Operating like a pizza-speakeasy of sorts, customers can head to the back of the venue to pick up a slice or a full pie of their favorite pizza, including the classics, Hawaiian, Pickle, Tuscan and build-your-own varieties.
Wildside Brewing Company Downtown
24194 Front St, Grand Rapids
419-830-3044
Hours: 4-10pm Tuesday; 12-10pm Wednesday-Friday; 12-11pm Saturday; 12-9pm Sunday
Wild Side Brewing Company, located in Grand Rapids, OH, offers a unique dining experience with handcrafted beers and Detroit-style pizzas. Their menu features a variety of specialty pizzas, including the Wild Side Supreme and The Greek, complemented by a selection of craft beers like the Shotgun Lager. The brewery also serves custom cocktails and a range of appetizers, such as smoked chicken wings and cheese & truffle bread.
Zaza’s
3550 Executive Parkway
419-531-2400
Hours: 4pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 4pm-10:30pm, Friday and Saturday.
Zaza’s pizza offers authentic Italian pizza with imported Italian flour, authentic San Marzano tomatoes certified by the Italian government to be grown in the volcanic soil south of Naples, Italy, and fine Italian mozzarella to top it. The pizzas are wood-fired for each customer’s order. The restaurant also features several vegan and Mediterranean dishes.
Zia’s
20 Main St.
419-697-7138
Hours: 5-9pm Wednesday-Thursday; 5-10pm Friday; 4-10pm Saturday; 4-9pm Sunday
Zia’s Restaurant offers a variety of gourmet pizzas, including the Margherita, Pepperoni, Carne Amore, and Pizza Vegetali. Their menu also features traditional Italian dishes like ravioli, minestrone, and fettuccine alfredo.
