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Columbus Rises as Fourth Top Pizza Destination Worldwide

3/28/2026

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Columbus, Ohio, is gaining recognition for Columbus-style pizza, a thin-crust, sweet-tomato-sauce, cheese-forward pie cut into squares.
Originating in the mid-20th century, Columbus-style pizza was popularized by restaurants Romeo's Italian Restaurant and Massey's Pizza.
Donatos Pizza is a key player, emphasizing consistency and quality across its 28 locations.
Columbus is now considered a top pizza destination, ranking fourth in a study of pizza-obsessed cities worldwide.

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Story summary

Columbus, Ohio, is gaining recognition for Columbus-style pizza, a thin-crust, sweet-tomato-sauce, cheese-forward pie cut into squares.
Originating in the mid-20th century, Columbus-style pizza was popularized by restaurants Romeo's Italian Restaurant and Massey's Pizza.
Donatos Pizza is a key player, emphasizing consistency and quality across its 28 locations.
Columbus is now considered a top pizza destination, ranking fourth in a study of pizza-obsessed cities worldwide.