Cincinnati/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 07, 2020
Cincinnati's 4 best spots for budget-friendly pizzaKitchen Factory | Photo: Hannah G./Yelp

Need more pizza in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza outlets in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Goodfellas Pizzeria

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Topping the list is Goodfellas Pizzeria. Located at 1211 Main St. in Over-The-Rhine, the bar, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated cheap pizza spot in Cincinnati, boasting four stars out of 235 reviews on Yelp. Try a specialty pie with meatballs, red onions, ricotta, garlic, and basil or one loaded with pepperoni, spicy sliced Italian sausage, ground beef and bacon.

Yelper Ashleigh J., who reviewed Goodfellas Pizzeria on May 21, wrote, "Pizza is so good! [There are] huge slices and great flavor. The layout of the restaurant is super cool. I like all of the pictures of the gangsters and mobsters from movies and stuff."

Jeremy M. noted, "The New York-style pizza is absolutely amazing here! We love that you get to watch them toss the dough and make the delicious pies right in front of you as you wait in line to order."

2. Kitchen Factory

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Next up is Northside's Kitchen Factory, situated at 1609 Chase Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian and vegan spot, offering pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

Look for pizzas like the Meat Lover’s Dream with provolone blend, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, ham and salami or the dig the fig pizza which has a fig spread, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, mozzarella, provolone blend, goat cheese and fresh arugula.

Yelp can tell you more about Kitchen Factory.

"We have a late-night pizza window that rocks our neighborhood until the wee hours, and now we offer dine-in as well," according to the history section of the business' Yelp profile.

3. Fred & Gari's

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Central Business District's Fred & Gari's, located at 629 Vine St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot to score sandwiches and pizza 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews. Indulge in the seafood lover’s pizza that has crab meat, shrimp, bacon, onions, pineapple and mozzarella cheese or a veggie pizza topped with banana peppers, artichoke hearts, broccoli, provolone and more.

Yelper Tyler M., who reviewed Fred & Gari's on Nov. 13, wrote, "I am so happy we have an awesome local lunch spot right downtown where you can get all of your favorites from pizza to sandwiches and amazing soups and salads."

Megan C. noted, "On to the food: my mom and I split a pizza and a turkey club. The pizza was made right when we ordered it, so it was hot and fresh and oh so delicious."

4. Venice on Vine

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Venice on Vine, an Italian spot that offers pizza and more in Over-The-Rhine, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 80 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1301 Vine St. to see for yourself. Expect pizzas such as the St. Lawrence with key lime barbecue sauce, roasted chicken, caramelized onions and fresh cilantro garnish. Or pick up a sandwich like the baked parmesan crusted cod filet that's served on ciabatta bread.

Yelp has more information about Venice on Vine.

"We began with catering as productive work and shortly afterward purchased a pizza parlor on Marshall and McMicken to serve as our job training and community food central. In 2005, we partnered with Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, University of Cincinnati and Miami University to renovate a historic theater building in Over-the-Rhine."

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