Hilliard's pizza scene runs from sports-bar slices to a stand inside a brewery, and Old Hilliard alone won't tell the whole story. This list covers the storefronts, pubs, and one brewery vendor actually worth the drive out Cemetery Road or Main Street, party cut and hand tossed alike.
№ 01
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
Hilliard $$
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Beer Barrel leans harder into brunch and bar food than pizza, and the weekend deviled eggs and fried pickle spears get named more often than any pie. Momma's Meatloaf is the anchor plate. It reads as a casual group room in Hilliard where service quality has varied, so go for the brunch specials rather than expecting a pizza showcase.
What to orderMomma's Meatloaf, deviled eggs, fried pickle spears
№ 02
Nasty's Sports Bar & Restaurant
Hilliard $$
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Nasty's is a burger and wings destination first, with a standard sports bar setup, plenty of screens, and quick service on game days. Pizza is not the draw here. For Hilliard groups wanting food with the games on, the wings and burgers are the move, and the room stays clean and well staffed on a typical night.
What to orderBurgers, Wings, Fries
№ 03
Grandad's Pizza & Pub
Hilliard $$
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Grandad's works as a fast lunch stop for groups passing through Hilliard, with weekday drink and lunch specials that move quickly. The pepperoni pizza is the safer order than the house sauce, which has drawn mixed reactions. Friendly but not especially attentive service fits a room built for turnover, not lingering.
What to orderPepperoni pizza, Cheese pizza, House pizza
№ 04
Flyers Pizza Hilliard
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Flyers has been a Hilliard standby for years, known for a sauce with real flavor and a seating area that handles fifty for group dinners. The Baked Meatball Sub gets singled out alongside the Italian subs. Consistency and pricing have slipped for some longtime regulars lately, but the staff stays friendly and the pizza still holds up.
What to orderpizza, Italian sub, Baked Meatball Sub
№ 05
Halwani's Pizza & Stromboli - Hilliard Location
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Halwani's hand-tossed crust sets it apart from Columbus-style party cut, and it earns loyalty from anyone who wants a thicker, more substantial pie. The taco pizza carries a mild spice and gets repeat orders, and the stromboli rounds out a strip-mall menu worth the parking lot for anyone tired of ultra-thin crust.
What to orderpizza, taco pizza, stromboli
№ 06
Gionino's Pizzeria of Hilliard
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Gionino's in Hilliard runs on a thick crust and a tomato sauce that reviewers call out by name, served hot and paired with fresh toppings. Chicken wings back up the pizza program well. Service has been steady and the room reads as a genuine Hilliard family spot, distinct from its Westerville counterpart.
What to orderpizza, chicken wings, tomato sauce-based appetizers
№ 07
Meatball Mafia
Hilliard $$
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Meatball Mafia operates as a vendor inside Crooked Can Brewery, which makes it one of the more unusual pizza stops in Hilliard. The Nicky Santoro, loaded with pepperoni and hot peppers, delivers fast and holds up well. The ricotta pizza, added after baking, is the unexpected order worth trying alongside the meatballs.
What to orderNicky Santoro pizza, ricotta pizza, meatballs
Frequently asked
What is the best pizza near me in Hilliard?
Based on the Insider Score, which weighs the review record rather than any paid placement, Halwani's Pizza & Stromboli and Gionino's Pizzeria of Hilliard stand out for pizza specifically, with Flyers Pizza Hilliard as the long-running local option. No restaurant on this list paid to be included.
Where can I find Columbus-style pizza in Hilliard?
Halwani's Pizza & Stromboli notes the ultra-thin, square-cut Columbus style directly, though its own hand-tossed pizza runs thicker. Most other Hilliard pizza rooms on this list serve their own crust styles rather than the classic party cut.
Which Hilliard pizza spot is best for groups?
Flyers Pizza Hilliard seats around fifty and has served as a group destination for years, while Grandad's Pizza & Pub works well for a fast group lunch with specials. Insider Scores reflect the full review record for each, not a paid ranking.
Is Meatball Mafia a full restaurant or a food stand?
Meatball Mafia operates as a vendor inside Crooked Can Brewery in Hilliard rather than as a standalone storefront, serving pizza and meatballs to brewery visitors. Its Insider Score is based on its own review record like every other listing here.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
