By EP

February 11, 2010 12:33 AM | Link to this

Christy’s in Vandalia has been my family’s favorite for 40 years now. Still as great as ever.

By Jimmy's cousin

December 21, 2009 9:02 PM | Link to this

Jimmy’s Italian Restaurant has great pizza”s &food, Jimmy is old New Yorker Hi start making pizza”s in the early 70”S that tells you all

By Diane

December 15, 2009 10:22 AM | Link to this

I have eaten pizza all over the world and I have to agree that Marion’s is about the worst there is. The best I have EVER had is Hoagie’s. Not New York, Not Chicago, just the best!

By sandi

December 11, 2009 7:02 AM | Link to this

You have to be from here to think that Marions is the best Pizza in the world. If you are not from here, then you know it is nasty.

By becky b

December 9, 2009 3:00 PM | Link to this

I don’t know why people like Marion’s pizza..you can get better in the frozen section of the supermarket. We’ve lived here for about 2 years…so far the best in the area are Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen and Deweys. Both are different styles and atmospheres but both good in there own way.

By vinny

December 8, 2009 1:54 AM | Link to this

To blame another pizza place for taking your customers shows how lame you are to begin with. All i can say is KARMAS a b***h!!

By Kathy Unverferth

December 4, 2009 4:08 PM | Link to this

Marion’s hands down is the best pizza. I love the way they prepare it/bake it/slice it! It’s the first stop we make when we get back to Dayton.

By John A. Roush

December 2, 2009 12:00 AM | Link to this

Best pizza ever is Marion’s in my opinion, wish they were in the Savannah area.

By Rusty Shackleford

December 1, 2009 12:19 PM | Link to this

All bow in humble obsequiousness to Ron’s Pizza of Miamisburg, the highest quality thin crust Dayton pizza in existence.

By livin' da thug life

December 1, 2009 10:00 AM | Link to this

Ah…the pizza opinions again!!! I have had it all!!! I was born in NY and used to eat at Lastrada’s all the time, have gotten real Chicago style while in Chicago, Marion’s, Flying Pizza, Giovanni’s in Fairborn…Their all good in their own way. Rember…to each his own!!!

By RG4073

December 1, 2009 6:38 AM | Link to this

Never heard of Figaro’s. Sorry to hear of their demise. Best pizza nowadays? Papa Murphy’s. Best pizza ever? NOT Marion’s! Did you ever have one of the monsters that the Kettering Village Inn served? For $6.00??? Amazing pizza. KVI’s was the best. Whata funand funky place that was. Many good memories!

By Rob

December 1, 2009 6:25 AM | Link to this

Even though I am sitting 1000 miles away at the momnent - let it be known Marions is the best pizza in the entire universe. There is no better. ‘Nuff said.

By Dawn

December 1, 2009 3:21 AM | Link to this

I worked at a papa Murphy’s for a year and I thought it was a joke at first but after making a few of my own combos I won’t go back to anything else. Fresh dough, fresh veggies! The best is the gourmet vegetarian with pink sauce and extra mushrooms! :D

By julie

December 1, 2009 2:41 AM | Link to this

I bet they never advertised.

By Suzy

December 1, 2009 12:53 AM | Link to this

I dont know about Figaros, But Ive been trying a lot of eating places and getting a pleasant server for a woman eating alone is like pulling teeth! im always pleasant,But my business, And your tip or lack of one,Depends on servers showing at least a little respect.Maybe places would stay open longer If managers insisted on this.

By ironmyke

December 1, 2009 12:06 AM | Link to this

The Dayton area in general has to have more pizza places per person than any other town in the country. So many have come and gone. We’ve enjoyed Rocky’s in Beavercreek for over 30 years. They haven’t delivered in a few years, but the ingredients are always fresh, and the crust is Dayton style thin. Donatos does a pretty good job among the national chains.

By NYPizzaNut

November 30, 2009 11:50 PM | Link to this

Troni’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Kettering is the best for Italian food and pizza in particular - they get as close to NY pizza as you cah come in southwestern Ohio. Dewey’s is a close second.

By Dave J

November 30, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this

The Village Inn Pizza Parlor in Kettering - yes they had good pizza. I used to work there, one of my first summer jobs as a teenager. The pizza was great, but by the end of the summer, I couldn’t look at another pizza. When I was in high school (60’s), Cassanos was a great pizza and also did good subs. Ah, the good old days!

By nullSteve

November 30, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

Best pizza ever in Dayton was The Village Inn. Do you remember

By John

November 30, 2009 9:28 PM | Link to this

Spinoza’s at Fairfield Commons Mall can’t be beat for specialty pizza and quality live entertainment.

By bigBOB

November 30, 2009 6:25 PM | Link to this

No wonder Ohioans are so fat.

By Janice

November 30, 2009 6:23 PM | Link to this

nyc - You’re not a true New Yorker! Lombardi’s in NYC, not in Brooklyn, was the first pizzeria in USA. Pizza is different coast to coast. Flying Pizza and Jimmy’s are my favorites here! Other favorites elsewhere!

By Sarah

November 30, 2009 6:13 PM | Link to this

Jimmy’s in Kettering is the best. Marions used to be great but now that they use conveyor belt ovens, blech!

By mom

November 30, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this

We all have our personal tastes. Personally I love pizza factory on wayne and el greco’s on salem ave. Lets just agree to disagree people. lol

By T. Link

November 30, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this

What ever happened to Cassano’s? When I lived in Belmont in the ‘70’s that was great pizza. Then Marion’s when I moved to Kettering in ‘72-‘89. I live in Florida now and there’s no place like home for great pizza. The pizza places here all suck!

By Nikki

November 30, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this

GODFATHERS. Great pizza, ive only had them once and would love to go back

By Nikki

November 30, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this

GODFATHERS. Great pizza, ive only had them once and would love to go back

By Sis

November 30, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this

Why try every pizza parlor when you know what you like - Marion’s!! New York can keep theirs as well as the chains - Papa Johns, Donatos, Pizza Hut - Yuk!

By Brookville

November 30, 2009 2:53 PM | Link to this

You people are harsh! Pizza is a personal preference and everyone is different. I’m sorry to hear that someone who had the guts to try and make it in such a competitive market has had to throw in the towel.

By too bad

November 30, 2009 2:12 PM | Link to this

The chains are too expensive and the food isn’t that good. The best pizzas are from the places that make them fresh…including the dough. Flying pizza in Centerville is great. Also, Dewey’s by UD.

By Tricia

November 30, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this

I will miss Figaro’s. The owner was super nice and really tried hard with great customer service. We loved their pizza and their service and the restaurant will be missed. Best of luck to the owner - hope he has better luck with his next business venture.

By tbill

November 30, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this

Ohio has the greatest number of pizza restaurants per capita in the US. And “NYC”: turn off the caps lock. Idiot.

By Droopy Drawers

November 30, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

I cannot believe all the people on here that are recommending Milano’s. Try Rocky’s in Beavercreek. Much better.

By MAC

November 30, 2009 1:11 PM | Link to this

If you want the best pizza ever drive to Fairborn - Giovanni’s Pizza - been around forever! I grew up on it and still to this day drive back for it.

By R J..Miamisburg

November 30, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this

Marions Pizza,the Best! Please. While I have had MP’s a few times over the years,it tasted like Cardboard with meat and pizza sauce on it. I rather fix my own at home. For those who say Marions Pizza is the best. Been drinking the Kool Aid too long. Try a pizza from NY or Chitown, then you will say MP, Best.. NOPE!

By Sassy

November 30, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

Johnny’s Pizzaria in Centerville is really good! I crave it. Many of my coworkers go there at least 1x a week. My kids even eat the crust now that is saying something.

By nyc

November 30, 2009 12:35 PM | Link to this

THERE ARE NO DECENT PIZZA PLACES IN DAYTON…ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS READ THE COMMENTS…THATS BECAUSE IN DAYTON THEY DONT KNOW WHAT A GOOD PIZZA PIE IS…GO TO BROOKLYN..WHERE IT ALL STARTED IN AMERICA

By Buckeyegal0330

November 30, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this

I would say for Family owned, Kettering’s Italian Oven is the best. Have never even heard of Figaros so no word of mouth promotions. Papa Johns and the other chains make it easy with online ordering.

By mbear

November 30, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

We were downtown last week and went to Uno’s as a special treat. Never, ever again. My husband’s deep dish pizza ran all over his plate like soup. My French onion soup had swiss cheese just laid on top of the broth; not broiled or melted. We ended up not paying for the meal and just walking away (with management apologies)

By Johnny J.Rob 58

November 30, 2009 11:15 AM | Link to this

johnny’s pizza in cenervil got dat bomb pizza bruh. fresh cheeze n shiz

By judy

November 30, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this

Try the Pizza Factory on Wayne Avenue. Really good pizza—every one of their offerings.

By null

November 30, 2009 11:01 AM | Link to this

It’s a shame. I talked to the owner when I tried the place, and he seemed like a real nice guy. But competition is fierce, people in Dayton are loyal (overly-loyal to the point of mean-spirited blind ignorance in some cases)and the food was decent but not special. Regardless of how much money the chains have, the people working for them likely don’t. Why wish them ill, Dough Boy? They’re your neignbors out of work due to a mindset like yours.

By jack

November 30, 2009 10:51 AM | Link to this

Palermo’s is not a chain, and very good. The sicilian is my favorite. Although, my favorite pizza is Kramer’s. Very good stuff.

By Dough Boy

November 30, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

Joe’s Pizza Airway Road, the best in town. get off the chains, they have enough money.. Is Palmeros a chain? just curious

By McRib

November 30, 2009 9:50 AM | Link to this

Hate to hear of any business closing. But their pizza wasn’t really anything to brag about. I’ve gotten better at Speedway! Give me Cassano or Marion’s over any other!

By Tom

November 30, 2009 9:50 AM | Link to this

I can tell that most of the people doing the posting on this site, have never tried Donato’s Pizza. Once you have a pizza from Donato’s, you’ll never go back to your old pizza place.

By Say no to soggy crust

November 30, 2009 9:32 AM | Link to this

Palermos is good…when you order cheese only. They can’t seem to make a pizza with ingredients that doesn’t get a floppy, soggy crust within 2 minutes after it’s been delivered to your table.

By doug

November 30, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this

Some of the very best pizza in the area (some would argue the best) is just a half-mile north on Dixie — Palermo’s Pizza. Really excellent. (Usual disclaimers — I have no involvement with the store, etc).

By Kett Guy

November 30, 2009 8:48 AM | Link to this

Little Ceasar’s killed them for sure. $5 hot n ready! The $7 deep dish rocks even more. Then ya got Hothead Burrito next to ya. They r yum too.

By glus

November 30, 2009 8:43 AM | Link to this

how many pizza joints can this area support. There are too many now.

By ANG

November 30, 2009 8:01 AM | Link to this

Cousin Vinny’s all the way! Great pizza super prices!!! GO VINNYS!!!!

By JL

November 30, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this

Marions is the best pizza around. And I also love Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen..very good food..I highly recommend it!

By Mike

November 30, 2009 7:59 AM | Link to this

I used to go to the CiCi’s across the street before it closed. Went to Figaro’s one time: Service was poor, employees seemed lazy, price was a bit high. Can’t say I’m shocked at the closure.

By bob

November 30, 2009 7:58 AM | Link to this

Best Italian resturant in Kettering is Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen corner of Woodman and Dorothy. Just a little place but great food!

By David

November 30, 2009 7:42 AM | Link to this

Everyone is an expert.

By Karla

November 30, 2009 7:33 AM | Link to this

Very sad to hear about this. I loved this place. I have never had any bad food from them. Me and a few employs I work with just loved their panini’s….oh they were sooo good. I for one will miss them. :(

By nobama

November 30, 2009 7:26 AM | Link to this

Pizza places are a dime a dozen. The good one’s will survive this economy, the bad will go away. We’ve got way too many pizza places around anyway.

By Dan

November 30, 2009 7:23 AM | Link to this

I went there once with my family and I must say that I was not impressed. I found the pizza to be sub-par and the sandwich they served my father had mold on the bun. Give me Marion’s any day.

By KB

November 30, 2009 7:15 AM | Link to this

It’s hard to break old habits, epecially when you consider that people have been eating Marion’s, Cassano’s and now Donatos for years. When you throw in the Little Ceasar’s $5 Hot ‘n’ Ready this guy had no chance. Maybe he should have had a $5 Hot ‘n’ Ready?

By Matt T

November 30, 2009 7:14 AM | Link to this

My son and I drove buy once and took advantage of their $6.99 large one ingredient special. All in all, a decent chain “conveyor belt” pizza. Palermo’s just north of them makes the best pizza in the area.