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Here are the best places to grab a slice of pizza in the Columbus area

This pizza, made by Leo DiCesaris, owner of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Columbus, Georgia, was the winner of the best non-traditional pizza from the Southeast Region in the 2019 International Pizza Challenge at the International Pizza Expo, held in early March in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This pizza, made by Leo DiCesaris, owner of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Columbus, Georgia, was the winner of the best non-traditional pizza from the Southeast Region in the 2019 International Pizza Challenge at the International Pizza Expo, held in early March in Las Vegas, Nevada. LeighAnn DiCesaris Photo courtesy of LeighAnn DiCesaris

We’ve got the deep, deep dish on some of the best local pizzerias in the Columbus area.

Whether you like thin crust, extra olives, gluten free or all of the meat, pull up a chair and don’t be shy.

We’ve got a list of the best pizza places in the Columbus area.

Did your favorite make the cut?

Cerrone’s Pizza

This pizza, made by Leo DiCesaris, owner of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Columbus, Georgia, was the winner of the best non-traditional pizza from the Southeast Region in the 2019 International Pizza Challenge at the International Pizza Expo, held in early March in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This pizza, made by Leo DiCesaris, owner of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Columbus, Georgia, was the winner of the best non-traditional pizza from the Southeast Region in the 2019 International Pizza Challenge at the International Pizza Expo, held in early March in Las Vegas, Nevada. LeighAnn DiCesaris Photo courtesy of LeighAnn DiCesaris


Rating: 4.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Best pizza place in Georgia hands down,” said Kaanan.

Favorites: Alla vodka pizza, spicy Hawaiian pizza and smoking Cerrone pizza

Lepoma’s Pizzeria

Lepoma’s Pizzeria already has a location in the Midland area of Columbus. Now it is preparing to open a second location in the city by late September or early October. --
Lepoma’s Pizzeria already has a location in the Midland area of Columbus. Now it is preparing to open a second location in the city by late September or early October. -- Image from Lepoma's Pizzeria on Facebook


Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “This is my new favorite pizza joint,” said Derick.

Favorites: the Lepoma pizza and the Garden pizza

Giovanna’s Pizzaria

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “This is absolutely the best pizza in town. The crust is amazing. All of the ingredients are fresh and delightful,” said Michelle.

Favorites: 4 meat pizza and Greek pizza

Rising Flour

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Wowzer! Now that was a great pizza,” said Beth.

Favorites: BLT pizza, cheeseburger pizza and chicken bacon ranch pizza

Nancy’s Pizzeria

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “I’m from the Chicago South suburbs so I know all about the square cut thin crust, deep dish and stuffed pizzas. Since moving to Georgia, in 2017, I can honestly say this is the first time we’ve ordered pizza and been wow’d. It was amazing,” said Morgan.

Favorites: stuffed pizza, Chicago deep dish and meatballs

This story was originally published January 11, 2023 at 6:00 AM.

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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