Columbus restaurants put fresh spins on a classic
Columbus diners are enjoying a wide array of pizza styles that span traditional New York slices, classic pepperoni pies and inventive specialty pizzas drawing on global flavors. Photographs assembled by The Columbus Dispatch highlight offerings from neighborhood institutions and newer concepts alike, underscoring how pizza remains a staple of the city’s dining scene.
The gallery documents pies and kitchens across the metropolitan area: Terita's Pizza turning out a build-your-own veggie pie; Sarefino's Pizzeria and Italian Deli working pies in the North Market; Slammers featuring a hot-honey option; and Tommy's Pizza serving classic half-cheese, half-pepperoni slices. Nearby and specialty shops also appear, including Sexton’s Pizza, 4th & State's vegan personal pizzas, Moon Pizza with Indian-inspired toppings and long-standing favorites such as Grandad's Pizza & Pub.
These choices reflect Columbus’s culinary breadth: from plant-based versions and Nashville-hot interpretations to pies topped with chickpeas and paneer. The images point to an industry adapting to varied tastes while supporting local restaurateurs.
"A pizza is rotated at Sarefino's Pizzeria and Italian Deli in the North Market," the gallery notes in one caption.
For Columbus-area residents and visitors, the diversity of pizza offerings has practical implications. It helps sustain neighborhood commerce, draws foot traffic to market districts such as the North Market and provides entry points for culinary entrepreneurs experimenting with fusion and dietary-specific menus.
- Local staples featured include Terita's, Sarefino's, Slammers and Tommy's.
- Specialty concepts highlighted: vegan pies at 4th & State, Indian-inspired pizzas at Moon Pizza.
- Styles range from classic New York-style to Hot Honey and regional twists.
Where to find some of the pies in the gallery
| Restaurant | Featured item |
|---|---|
| Terita's Pizza | Build-your-own veggie pizza |
| Sarefino's Pizzeria and Italian Deli | Rotated oven pies at North Market |
| Slammers | Hot honey pizza |
| Tommy's Pizza | Half-cheese, half-pepperoni |
| Moon Pizza | Indian specialty pizzas (chickpeas, paneer) |
As Columbus’s food scene continues to evolve, pizza remains a versatile platform for both tradition and innovation. For county and state officials focused on hospitality and small-business recovery, such neighborhood-level vitality contributes to employment, tourism and the city’s culinary reputation.
The Dispatch gallery captures the visual variety on display; for diners, it is also a map of where to sample slices that reflect the region’s diversity and entrepreneurial spirit.
