Where is the Best Pizza in Columbus, Ohio?
Some will find BdB loud, tacky, boisterous and inauthentic. And they would be right. Yes, the portions are enormous, but the food is nowhere near as good as, say, Salvi’s or Moretti’s. BdB is not the place for a romantic first date or anniversary – you find yourself shrieking to be heard – but if you’re looking for a fun night out with friends or having an informal celebration of some kind, I’d say check it out. The servers do their best to take care of everyone but don’t expect your glass to be refilled immediately. Parking can also suck. Oh, and try the Spumoni with chocolate sauce. Mmmmmm!Pros + Fun & exuberant, LocationCons – Parking, Very noisy, A bit tacky
I grew up in Grandview enjoying Rotolo’s pizza since the early 80’s. Until within the past several years, I’d swear it was the best with a perfected pizza everytime. Ever since the frozen pizza line/additional shops opened, it seems perhaps the quality has suffered. Inconsistancy is a problem. You never know what you’ll get. Sometimes you’ll say it was good, other times you’ll be disappointed. The disappointment being why can’t I get one like they used to make them? Like the days when the Rotolo family would all be working hard on a Friday night. Go to the Rotolo’s website and look at the picture with Papa Rotolo holding open the oven door with a pizza pie in it. That’s the Rotolo’s pizza I remember. You just can’t get ’em like they used to be:others agree. Still my favorite, but instead of going there exclusively, I now experiment locally. Pros + sauce, reputation, Grandview traditionCons – inconsistent , don’t see family ofte, just not the same
When I was in Jr. High (Eastmoor & Johnson Park) THE place to go after a dance or football game was Rubino’s. I moved from Columbus to St. Louis in 1964, but returned for the first time after 42 years to attend the 40 year reunion of the class I would have graduated with had I remained in Ohio. It was great to see friends after all that time, but I have to admit that dinner at Rubino’s was the highlight of the trip. I was sure my memories of the atmosphere and especially the pizza had been blown out of proportion after all that time of dreaming about them, but when I walked through the door it was like stepping into the early 60’s. EVERYTHING was the same. Well, okay, they did have an updated Coke machine. The one I remember was a big chest and when you lifted the lid all the different brands of soda (pop) were there for the taking. However many Cokes you drank was determined by the honor system so I’m sure they lost money on it. And the boothes had been re-upholstered, but ot
Unfortunately, the pizza here is only fair. The list of toppings goes on and on, including such things as spinach and caramelized onions. But the crust, even the “healthy” honey wheat is only fair. And they never put enough cheese on, unless coached! Fortunately, that’s what it’s all about. They make the pizza while you watch, so they’ll adjust or substitute anything you want. The lasagna is VERY good, both the meat and the veggie versions. It comes with ready to bake breadsticks which are made with the same dough as the pizza, plus a little cheese, served w/red sauce on the side. They’re just okay. The take and bake cookie is tasty. Pros + Lasagna, adjusting toppings to your taste.Cons – Pizza crust
Staff and owner could not be any friendlier or more hospitable. When is the last time someone ask if you wanted something to drink when you had a couple of minutes wait on your take out order ? My wife is Italian ( need I say more ) and I managed a Pizza Hut many years ago. We both LOVE pizza and as all pizza lovers we are always wanting to find a new and better pie. The guy @ the grocery deli counter told us about Pasquales. I just got my first pizza tonite. WOW !!! Value,taste quality,and the amount of pizza you get for your $ is fantastic. I dare anyone to have one of their pizzas and say they didn’t like it. A large 16 inch 2 topping pizza for 16 bucks can easily feed 4 adults. We had about a 10 mile drive to get there and I already know where our next pizza is coming from. Its not overly difficult to find in downtown Westerville but ask for directions before your 1st time going there. It’s down a small alley. ENJOY : )
