Pizza in Ashland is a communal celebration. You gather around a table, sharing in the primal satisfaction of devouring a perfect pie. You’ve tracked down this culinary treasure (aka navigated the Ohio River towns) and now you’re ready to feast.
Giovanni’s Downtown Ashland
$ | (606) 324-5157 | WEBSITE
Giovanni’s Downtown Ashland serves up a variety of pies including cheese stick pizza, pastas, and garlic bread. When you’re craving something hearty and comforting but don’t want to break the bank, this marvelous $10 per person buffet with fresh pizzas made to order is what you’re looking for.
Fazoli’s
$ | (606) 324-9908 | WEBSITE
When you’re craving pizza but need a break from the usual heavy pies, but still want that comforting warmth, the lunch special at this Ashland outpost of a familiar chain is surprisingly solid. The Wednesday deal comes with a personal pizza, breadsticks, and a drink. Grab a side of salad to go along with your meal. They’re open for lunch and dinner, with extended hours on weekends. Other terrific pizza spots for your Ashland cravings? Check out the other nine on this list.
Donatos Pizza
$ | (606) 324-1000 | WEBSITE
You could come here for their garlic bread, gluten-friendly meals or a quick drive-thru order. And you would be satisfied. But it’s their signature thin crust pizzas we like best: a traditional pie, topped with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers and olives. Savor this pizza on a busy weeknight and you’ll be comforted like nothing else.
Zanzi’s Pizza
$ | (606) 324-1400 | WEBSITE
This is a pizza joint, but wait, before you dismiss it as just another chain spot, trust us, it’s different! Here you get Detroit-style and New York-style pies cooked to perfection. We don’t actually love the pepperoni pizza here on its own, but the outrageous second act is dazzling. At the end of your order, the staff often recognize regular customers by face and vehicle, making the experience more welcoming. It’s convenient as hell, but unbelievably good.
No other chains like Giovanni’s or Papa John’s were harmed in the making of this killer pizza.
Gattitown
$ | (606) 329-8381 | WEBSITE
There’s nearly always a line stretching out the door to play here, a place with a giant theater screen playing cartoons and arguably the best value for families in Ashland. Why? The veggie pizza, a delicious slice loaded with fresh toppings from the clean buffet. Some of the games are so fun they give you tokens to play them, but you can tear into the $2 bumper cars like the top of the arcade boss that you are.
Pizza Hut
$ | (606) 326-0660 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in a standard strip mall location, this Pizza Hut looks exactly like the chain you remember from childhood road trips. They have the usual dine-in booths if you want to go for a full family meal, but the move is to order one thing – the classic pepperoni pizza. Top it with a shake or two from the red pepper flakes shaker, the familiar spicy kick you’re used to sprinkling over delivery pizza.
Little Caesars Pizza
$ | (606) 324-3335 | WEBSITE
Open for decades, Little Caesars Pizza specializes in family-friendly dining: a menu built around crowd-pleasing pizzas, served alongside some other items, like Crazy Bread and cheese sticks. You don’t want to miss out on their classic pies – the Cheese Pizza is the star. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps families coming back.
While the parking area and entrance show some wear and could use refreshing, the overall experience remains satisfying. Management handles any issues promptly, ensuring quality service alongside the reliable food.
Giovanni’s Pizza
$ | (606) 324-1156 | WEBSITE
This is a bustling, no-frills pizza joint in a shopping plaza. The classic pepperoni pie is as satisfying as a childhood memory, but the must-order is a loaded meat lover’s pizza. First, because we haven’t had anything else quite like it, and second, because it’s delicious. Giovanni’s shares their parking lot with a sports bar and a bowling alley that are both lively and a bit crowded, but well-worth wandering into if you’re game for the evening turning into a reunion.
Rapid Fired Pizza
$ | (606) 393-3061 | WEBSITE
This fast-casual pizza spot is a local staple. Every so often, it becomes the talk of the town, then settles back into what it is: a reliable go-to when it was one of the fresher pizza joints around. Rapid Fired is first and foremost about speed, but their quality is decent. The Hog Heaven pizza is good, the gluten-free options are a modern touch, and their crust is usually crisp. Grab one of their clean tables before heading out for the evening. You might wait a few minutes.
But you’ll get your pie in time for dinner.
Domino’s Pizza
$ | (606) 325-7777 | WEBSITE
This place is a lifesaver. Have you ever had one of those nights where the last thing you want to do is cook? Here’s your solution. Once you’re finished navigating the slightly confusing parking situation, you can move onto the food, because grabbing a pizza from this welcoming spot is a stress-free experience. Your best bet is whatever the kids want: pepperoni, cheese, or something more adventurous – all a hit with picky eaters.
