Pizza Week is right around the corner — Nov. 5-11 to be precise — and that’s some great news for pizza lovers, because more than 25 local restaurants are offering $8 pizzas this year, for 7 days of pizza bliss. Cincinnati Pizza Week pays homage to all things ‘za, no matter how you slice it. Each participating restaurant will bake up their own spin on the wheel — from signature pies to secret menu specialties and more.

Let your Pizza Week Passport take you on a Cincinnati exploration; map out your week, try new restaurants, challenge your taste buds and share your experiences on social with other Cincinnati pizza lovers.

 

November 5-11
Alto Pizza Kitchen + Bar 43 W. Seventh St., Covington 12? Meat Lover: ALTO housemade pizza sauce topped with house mozzarella and provolone blend, pepperoni, bacon bits and Italian sausage. 12? Veggie Lover: ALTO housemade pizza sauce topped with house mozzarella and provolone blend, diced roasted portobelo mushrooms, roasted red peppers and sweet white onion. Photo: Provided
The Gruff 129 E. Second St., Covington 12? Smoked Brisket Pizza: Olive oil, smoked brisket, pickled jalapeños, red onion, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, drizzled with cilantro sauce and smoky barbecue sauce Photo: Provided
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza 9640 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason 10? Tipsy Chicken: A beer-cheese base with hickory-smoked chicken, house-cured bacon, smoked gouda cheese and bourbon barbecue glaze drizzle. 10? Roasted Butternut Squash: Sage-pesto base with whole milk mozzarella, roasted butternut squash, goat cheese and honey drizzle. Photo: Provided
Harvest Pizzeria 1739 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine 10? Mushroom: Gouda and havarti blend, Sheltowee Farms mushrooms from Salt Lick, Ky., tomato sauce, truffle and herbs. 10? PepperoniTomato sauce, mozzerella and provolone blend, red onion, pepperoncini. Photo: Provided
Catch-A-Fire Pizza 3301 Madison Road, Oakley 10? Pesto Chango: Pesto, roasted tomato, red onion, kalamata olive and goat cheese. 10? Banan’Za: Fire-roasted red sauce, Italian sausage, prosciutto, red onion, banana peppers, signature cheese blend and Grana Padano. Photo: Provided
Brick Oven Loveland 390 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland 12? Jambalaya Pizza: Garlic-infused olive oil and our spicy marinara blend together to create the base for our spin on this Creole favorite. It’s topped with andouille sausage, chicken, roasted red pepper, the Holy Trinity of Creole dishes (onion, celery and green pepper) and our three-cheese blend. We finish it off with Cajun seasoning and serve it with a side of Tabasco sauce. 16” One Topping Pizza: Our own dough topped with housemade pizza sauce, a three-cheese blend and your choice of one pizza topping. (Additional toppings available for $1.50.) Photo: Provided
Two Cities Pizza Company 202 W. Main St., Mason 12? The Cabbie: Gouda, bacon, red onion, potato, scallions, chipotle aioli drizzle and garlic crema drizzle on our housemade New York-style crust. 9? Pepperoni Deep Dish: Chicago pepperoni, fresh chunky tomato sauce and whole milk mozzarella on our housemade Chicago style crust. Photo: Provided
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub 2905 Dixie Hwy., Crestview Hills, Ky.; 3411 Princeton Road, Hamilton 10? Italian Grinder: Creamy Italian dressing, Genoa salami, ham, spicy capicola, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella, topped with fresh shredded lettuce, sliced pepperoncinis, red onions, oregano, grated parmesan and red wine vinaigrette. Photo: Provided
Goodfellas Pizzeria 1211 Main St., Over-the-Rhine; 603 Main St., Covington 12? The Artie Bucco: The Sopranos’ chef, Arthur “Artie” Bucco Jr., approves of the veggie pie spin on Spinach & “Artie”choke dip. Mangia! Mangia! 12? The Frito Guido: A Jersey Shore favorite! It’s like cruising the Boardwalk with a Walking Taco, but on top of a slice. Chili and cheese on a pizza? Fuhgetaboutit! Photo: Provided
Brown Dog Café 1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash 12? Smoked Brisket Philly Pizza: Hand-tossed crust, house-smoked brisket, onion, local mushrooms, demi glace, Cheez Whiz and aged provolone. Photo: Provided
Midici 595 Race St., Downtown Cincinnati 12? The Margherita: Italian tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, basil, extra virgin olive oil. 12? Pepperoni: Italian tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan, basil, extra virgin olive oil. Photo: Provided
Fireside Pizza 773 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills 10? All Small Specialty Pizzas Photo: Provided
Incline Public House 2601 Eighth St. West, Cincinnati 12? Grippo’s Mac & Cheese Pizza: Five cheese sauce, cavatappi pasta, caramelized onion, bacon, house blend cheese, finished with Grippo’s crust and barbecue swirl (pizza available every day except Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.). Photo: Provided
City Goat 404 W. Pike St., Covington 10? Specialty Pizza: Pick from any of our 10? Specialty Pizzas from our menu. No substitutions. Additional toppings extra. Gluten Free crust add $5. Photo: Provided
Dewey’s Pizza Multiple locations including 3014 Madison Road, Oakley 11? Don Corleone: We’re gonna make you a pizza you can’t refuse: Our freshly made dough, hand-tossed and layered with our bold red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Genoa salami, capicola ham and seasoned with oregano after the bake. GF crust available + $3. 11? Caprice: This white sauce classic will leave you wanting more. Our signature hand-tossed dough is topped with olive oil, minced garlic, fontina cheese, fresh basil, freshly hand-sliced mozzarella and fire-roasted marinated cherry tomatoes. Photo: Provided
House of Orange Sports Bar & Grill 433 Johnson St., Covington 10? California Flatbread: Grilled chicken, roasted corn, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, jalapeño-lime drizzle and fresh cilantro garnish. Photo: Provided Photo: Provided by House of Orange
Delicio Coal Fired 3701 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 13? Delicio Trio: Housemade pizza sauce, hand-sliced pepperoni, crimini mushrooms, banana peppers, house cheese blend. 13? Chicken Bacon Ranch: Ranch dressing base, roasted chicken, bacon, tomato, house cheese blend. Photo: Provided
Joe’s Pizza Napoli 507 Chamber Drive, Milford 12? Margherita: Hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil. 12? Bianca: Garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil, oregano, fontina, goat cheese, fior di latte (fresh mozzarella), ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano. Photo: Provided
Late Night Slice 2014 Elm St., Cincinnati 18? Cheese with Fresh Basil: Our classic cheese pizza, subtly flavored with — you guessed it — fresh basil leaves. Half pie for $8. 18? Mushroom with Roasted Garlic: Generous heapings of mushrooms with a sprinkling of roasted garlic. Half pie for $8. 18? Plain-Ass Pepperoni: A generous layer of pepperoni, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Half pie for $8. 18? Spicy-Ass Pepperoni: Pepperoni and banana peppers, laced with Sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes. Half pie for $8. Photo: Provided
Local Post 3923 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati 10? Night Cap: Red sauce, capicola, mozzarella/provolone, goat cheese with fresh arugula dressed with dark balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil added post bake. Photo: Provided
Mac’s Pizza Pub 10? Chicago-Gyro: Garlic butter and olive oil base topped with fresh Spinach, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onions, gyro meat, mozzarella and provolone and feta cheeses and finished with tzatziki sauce. Photo: Provided
Padrino 111 Main St., Milford 10? Quattro Formaggio: Four cheese with onion jam. Photo: Provided
Taft’s Brewpourium & Apizza 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village 10? Presidential Apizza: New Haven Style Apizza topped with tri-tip, mozzarella, green bell pepper, roasted garlic, red onion and horseradish sauce afterbake. (Open Wednesday-Sunday). Photo: Provided
Zablong…Not Just Pizza 23 E. Sixth St., Downtown Cincinnati 16? Oblong ZA-PREME Week: Homemade classic tomato sauce and mozzarella base, topped with pepperoni, mushroom, red peppers, green peppers and garnished with fresh grated parmesan. Gluten Free option available for additional $1. Photo: Provided