If your local pizza shop is closed on Sunday, holidays, does not deliver and is cash only - you can bet your sweet bippy their food is DARN GOOD. Dante's is a simple, real, good pizza-shop. Italian dinners, garlic bread made from sub buns, iceberg lettuce salad with Italian dressing (I don' t even know if they have other dressings, tbh), and pizza - oh the pizza. Perfect crust thickness, tomato-y sauce, just thatmuch of an edge, crispy on the bottom and chewy in the middle, with just-golden cheese on top - this is one of my "cheat" meals before a race or long workout. It is also baked in a "regular" oven, not a conveyor - maybe this is the secret - turned and moved every few minutes until it's done. This place is tiny for a pizza parlor, make no mistake. Football Fridays can get a bit crazy between carryout, dining room and people waiting for a table. The decor is 70s rec-room, but that's not a bad thing - you'll just have to imagine the shag carpeting.
(5)
Jp K.
I love this place. I grew up eating here and now I take my kids there a few times a year. The food is always super good and super fresh. Great local pizza shop. My only reason not to give 5 stars is they don't take credit cards, its 2015. So we can only go there, days when I have cash on me, which isn't often.
(4)
Tabitha F.
OK - I am gonna shoot it to your straight..... Dante's doesn't take a debit card. WTF? Only cash or check....hmmmm....smh. Their dining room is TINY and looks like late 70's decor...BUT it was crowded, if that clues you in at all. Bathroom is soooo tiny. Pizza is good as hell! Like, sale your soul - good as hell! Pitchers of beer were $8....I don't think I need to say anymore about it......I think you are picking up what I am laying down.
(4)
Jeff C.
I'm a little disappointed with the pizza. I had high hopes after reading other reviews, but the pizza didn't do anything for me. The price was fine, the size and thickness of crust is fine, everything else was so so. The sauce had minimal flavor, the cheese was a little boring and bland, and the pepperoni had no zest. Honestly, (and a little sorry to say) it reminded me of cheap frozen pizza flavor despite smelling awesome when I picked it up.
(3)
Mike C.
This place caught my eye and wow what a surprise! Really good pizza made from a well seasoned oven. Make their own sausage it looks like. Great flavor and very nice staff.
(4)
Liza V.
This place just may be my new favorite pizza in Columbus. For real. It reminds me of the little pizza shop in my hometown. They told me when I got there that they only take cash or check, which is nice to know up front. I was eating there, so we grabbed a table in the dining room. It's pretty small, maybe 8- 10 tables, seating 2-4 each. We ordered garlic bread and a medium pizza. The GB came out really quickly, and it was perfectly buttery garlicky and crispy on the bottom, soft on the top. The pizza is square cut, fairly thin crust, which I love. Everything was perfect. Nothing gourmet, but everything had just the right balance. The pepperoni was crisped on the edges, the sauce is delicious, and the cheese was gooey and stringy. Yum! Everyone was super friendly. It's just a basic hometown pizza shop pumping out delicious pies with a smile!
(5)
Michelle S.
hands down my favorite pizza in columbus. it's midwest style pizza - square cut with a thin but not crunchy crust. pizza, subs, and salads are all incredible. a tip - they only take cash or check.
(5)
Chassen B.
Pizza was awesome....sausage was absolutely wonderful and EVERYTHING its hyped up to be. The dining room was clean and neat; just a little chilly. However they had just opened so I'm sure once the oven has been blasting for a bit, the coolness is appreciated. Decent beer selection, and the waitress was super nice (didn't get her name!! X.X). I cannot recommend this place enough. Yes, they are cash & check only. Not bothersome to my husband and I.
(5)
Aaron S.
Great pizza and nice dining area. Has an eclectic feel, but a nice clean restaurant. They serve beer too which goes well with pizza!
(5)
Bill M.
Great pizza and spaghetti, nice family run business does great carry out business. Dining room is kind of small and usually only one wait person. They don't have a soda fountain so all soft drinks are by the can. They are also, I believe the last businss in Columbus in 2012 that doesn't take credit cards, they will take a check though.
(5)
Colleen R.
My boyfriend and I stopped here after shopping at Weinland's Market. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and some garlic bread. I was a little confused that they didn't take credit/debt cards, but we luckily had cash. The pizza didn't take long - only about 20 minutes. The flavor of the pizza was good. I really did not like the crust of the pizza because the edges were way too crunchy. The cheese kept falling off every time I took a bite. There was also way too much sauce for my taste. Overall, it was decent. I probably won't go out of my way to eat there though.
(3)
Christopher G.
This is Clintonville's hidden pizza gem. Traditional Italian pie with great crust, fresh toppings, and good cheese all piled high. I think their sauce is the deal maker...tangy, not too sweet, with a nice hint of garlic and oregano. Great pie!
(5)
David M.
Hands down, the best pizza I've had in about 25 years! I am so happy I just moved in around the corner! I wish I knew when I woke up this morning that my life was going to change like this. Great day!!!
(5)
Sarah C.
Pretty good pizza! Ate their a couple nights ago and had large pep pizza and two garlic breads for about $20. Garlic bread could come with some sauce though! Seriously why no dipping sauce for garlic bread? Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but it's ok for the price!
(4)
Lisa H.
Pizza is really good. It came out steaming and tasted great. Sauce had a good balance of oregano and basil. The cheese had that nice brown crust to it and wasn't greasy like some pizzas can have. We got the "All The Way" pizza and it was tasty. It took awhile to get the pizza while we dined in but they serve domestic beers so it was okay. Not good if you are on a tight schedule. Cash is king here - no credit cards accepted.
(4)
S T.
The best pizza in town. No question. I usually order a double mushroom or a bacon and mushroom and there is nothing like it. The crust is thin, the cheese tastes like cheese, and the toppings are distributed quite well. The only issue is the cutting style. It's a circular pizza but not cut into wedges but a combo of parallel and perpendicular lines. The salad is good, but a bit oily. You have to eat all of it because it does not keep like the pizza. The sandwiches are okay, but nothing I would order again. The menu has other "Italian" style foods, but it's a pizza place. Get the pizza. The staff is pleasant at the counter. When I bring my kids in to pick up a pizza they give them pepperoni slices, which they think is "awesome". I've never eaten in the dining room since I live close by, but it's usually full. They do cash or check only, so be mindful. I recommend ordering a pizza and picking up something to drink at Weilands next door before you get the finished product.
(5)
GC B.
Fresh well baked Pizza, love the sausage !! Had a pepperoni cheese, and a sausage mushroom, with half tomato green pepper onion. started with a small salad with the house dressing. The dressing and salad were good, the pizza was thin crispy, sauce had a nice flavor. The sausage is addictive full of flavor, but not spicy This place is local family owned staffed with friendly folks, and service was prompt No idea why you would go to a chain when you can dine at a classic family ran pizza, spaghetti house like this ! CASH ONLY so come prepared
(4)
Ryan S.
Great pizza and pasta, they only take cash or check! This has become our go to pizza spot. Gnocchi is great too. It is close to our house and the service is quick. Only have gotten take away, been meaning to sit down and hang out there for a few but have not yet.
(4)
Gavin D.
Central Ohio is full of cracker-crust places, and this is one of them. I'm not a big fan, as you can see from the rating. Light sauce and heavy toppings could add up to a Northwest Ohio-style pizza, something I'd like to find a good replica of in the area. But, the crust is just not very good. I've thought about asking them to put the garlic bread butter on the bottom before they cook it, that may right the ship. But in the meantime, I'm going other places. Oh, and note they don't take credit cards, but Weiland's will give you cash back so you could go do a little shopping and then come pick up.
(2)
Paul F.
I came over last night for dinner. The dining room was a little small but it was bigger than I was expecting. They had a ton of people working in the kitchen making pizzas but that's not what I came for. I wanted pasta! So after looking at the menu, I chose lasagna. That came with a house salad and a warm dinner roll. I could have done without the roll because I ordered garlic bread with cheese for dinner. The lasagna came out and it didn't look very good. What started out as several layers had collapsed down to two or so after it was reheated. But it tasted okay and I finished it.. The bread was okay too. The salad was just lettuce in a bowl with some Italian dressing added and one slice of tomato. Overall, my dinner was "okay" as my rating reflects, but not good enough to come back for.
(3)
Janna B.
This is my favorite pizza in Columbus! Service is top notch, price is fair, pizza toppings are always fresh and plentiful. The longest I have ever had to wait for an order was twenty minutes. I always get a large with tomato, banana pepper and onion and am always satisfied. Salads are simple but done well, the Spaghetti and Gnocchi are to die for and the Lasagna is excellent. The tip top secret is the homemade pasta sauce. Mmm... I LOVE that sauce!! I hear the subs are awesome too, but have yet to pull myself away from the above mentioned menu items. Maybe one day. Soon. It would be nice if they took credit cards, but I don't think it is worth subtracting a star. Nor is the fact that they don't deliver, this pizza is well worth the drive AND the stop at the ATM! Plus the leftovers are even better for breakfast in the morning!
(5)
Cheri Y.
I ate it but I didn't like it. Not real pizza. Just mid-west crappola pizza If u like that sort of thing. I will stick to Tommy's way better.
(2)
Maharaja of Gaipajama G.
If you like juicy pizza, this is for you. The toppings are fresh and the meat is succulent. The crust wasn't anything special, but the sauce was. My friend thought it was homemade, but I thought it was one of the best I've had in Columbus. Service was friendly and careful. Make sure you take cash if you do go though because they don't take credit.
(5)
Matthew K.
So I have been on the hunt for the best pizza in Columbus. Unfortunately I have yet to find it. Dante's is right by my gym so I kept on wanting to try it. Last night I finally got the chance. First down fall is they don't take credit cards! It's 2010 who doesn't take credit cards. It was no big deal because my ATM is right down the road. The pizza is good, nothing amazing. Crust is a little too chewy for my liking. Everything else was just fairly normal. The price isn't too bad but not the best. $12.75 for a large one topping. And thats about all I can say about it.
(3)
Ophelia W.
Fantastic pizza. The sauce is really amazing and plentiful. One of my very favorites in Columbus. They don't take debit or credit cards though, so that's just bad.
(4)
Liz C.
Love, love, love the pizza here! The sauce and cheese are delish. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. This will be one of our new favorite pizza places!
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Donna O.
If your local pizza shop is closed on Sunday, holidays, does not deliver and is cash only - you can bet your sweet bippy their food is DARN GOOD. Dante's is a simple, real, good pizza-shop. Italian dinners, garlic bread made from sub buns, iceberg lettuce salad with Italian dressing (I don' t even know if they have other dressings, tbh), and pizza - oh the pizza. Perfect crust thickness, tomato-y sauce, just thatmuch of an edge, crispy on the bottom and chewy in the middle, with just-golden cheese on top - this is one of my "cheat" meals before a race or long workout. It is also baked in a "regular" oven, not a conveyor - maybe this is the secret - turned and moved every few minutes until it's done. This place is tiny for a pizza parlor, make no mistake. Football Fridays can get a bit crazy between carryout, dining room and people waiting for a table. The decor is 70s rec-room, but that's not a bad thing - you'll just have to imagine the shag carpeting.
(5)Jp K.
I love this place. I grew up eating here and now I take my kids there a few times a year. The food is always super good and super fresh. Great local pizza shop. My only reason not to give 5 stars is they don't take credit cards, its 2015. So we can only go there, days when I have cash on me, which isn't often.
(4)Tabitha F.
OK - I am gonna shoot it to your straight..... Dante's doesn't take a debit card. WTF? Only cash or check....hmmmm....smh. Their dining room is TINY and looks like late 70's decor...BUT it was crowded, if that clues you in at all. Bathroom is soooo tiny. Pizza is good as hell! Like, sale your soul - good as hell! Pitchers of beer were $8....I don't think I need to say anymore about it......I think you are picking up what I am laying down.
(4)Jeff C.
I'm a little disappointed with the pizza. I had high hopes after reading other reviews, but the pizza didn't do anything for me. The price was fine, the size and thickness of crust is fine, everything else was so so. The sauce had minimal flavor, the cheese was a little boring and bland, and the pepperoni had no zest. Honestly, (and a little sorry to say) it reminded me of cheap frozen pizza flavor despite smelling awesome when I picked it up.
(3)Mike C.
This place caught my eye and wow what a surprise! Really good pizza made from a well seasoned oven. Make their own sausage it looks like. Great flavor and very nice staff.
(4)Liza V.
This place just may be my new favorite pizza in Columbus. For real. It reminds me of the little pizza shop in my hometown. They told me when I got there that they only take cash or check, which is nice to know up front. I was eating there, so we grabbed a table in the dining room. It's pretty small, maybe 8- 10 tables, seating 2-4 each. We ordered garlic bread and a medium pizza. The GB came out really quickly, and it was perfectly buttery garlicky and crispy on the bottom, soft on the top. The pizza is square cut, fairly thin crust, which I love. Everything was perfect. Nothing gourmet, but everything had just the right balance. The pepperoni was crisped on the edges, the sauce is delicious, and the cheese was gooey and stringy. Yum! Everyone was super friendly. It's just a basic hometown pizza shop pumping out delicious pies with a smile!
(5)Michelle S.
hands down my favorite pizza in columbus. it's midwest style pizza - square cut with a thin but not crunchy crust. pizza, subs, and salads are all incredible. a tip - they only take cash or check.
(5)Chassen B.
Pizza was awesome....sausage was absolutely wonderful and EVERYTHING its hyped up to be. The dining room was clean and neat; just a little chilly. However they had just opened so I'm sure once the oven has been blasting for a bit, the coolness is appreciated. Decent beer selection, and the waitress was super nice (didn't get her name!! X.X). I cannot recommend this place enough. Yes, they are cash & check only. Not bothersome to my husband and I.
(5)Aaron S.
Great pizza and nice dining area. Has an eclectic feel, but a nice clean restaurant. They serve beer too which goes well with pizza!
(5)Bill M.
Great pizza and spaghetti, nice family run business does great carry out business. Dining room is kind of small and usually only one wait person. They don't have a soda fountain so all soft drinks are by the can. They are also, I believe the last businss in Columbus in 2012 that doesn't take credit cards, they will take a check though.
(5)Colleen R.
My boyfriend and I stopped here after shopping at Weinland's Market. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and some garlic bread. I was a little confused that they didn't take credit/debt cards, but we luckily had cash. The pizza didn't take long - only about 20 minutes. The flavor of the pizza was good. I really did not like the crust of the pizza because the edges were way too crunchy. The cheese kept falling off every time I took a bite. There was also way too much sauce for my taste. Overall, it was decent. I probably won't go out of my way to eat there though.
(3)Christopher G.
This is Clintonville's hidden pizza gem. Traditional Italian pie with great crust, fresh toppings, and good cheese all piled high. I think their sauce is the deal maker...tangy, not too sweet, with a nice hint of garlic and oregano. Great pie!
(5)David M.
Hands down, the best pizza I've had in about 25 years! I am so happy I just moved in around the corner! I wish I knew when I woke up this morning that my life was going to change like this. Great day!!!
(5)Sarah C.
Pretty good pizza! Ate their a couple nights ago and had large pep pizza and two garlic breads for about $20. Garlic bread could come with some sauce though! Seriously why no dipping sauce for garlic bread? Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but it's ok for the price!
(4)Lisa H.
Pizza is really good. It came out steaming and tasted great. Sauce had a good balance of oregano and basil. The cheese had that nice brown crust to it and wasn't greasy like some pizzas can have. We got the "All The Way" pizza and it was tasty. It took awhile to get the pizza while we dined in but they serve domestic beers so it was okay. Not good if you are on a tight schedule. Cash is king here - no credit cards accepted.
(4)S T.
The best pizza in town. No question. I usually order a double mushroom or a bacon and mushroom and there is nothing like it. The crust is thin, the cheese tastes like cheese, and the toppings are distributed quite well. The only issue is the cutting style. It's a circular pizza but not cut into wedges but a combo of parallel and perpendicular lines. The salad is good, but a bit oily. You have to eat all of it because it does not keep like the pizza. The sandwiches are okay, but nothing I would order again. The menu has other "Italian" style foods, but it's a pizza place. Get the pizza. The staff is pleasant at the counter. When I bring my kids in to pick up a pizza they give them pepperoni slices, which they think is "awesome". I've never eaten in the dining room since I live close by, but it's usually full. They do cash or check only, so be mindful. I recommend ordering a pizza and picking up something to drink at Weilands next door before you get the finished product.
(5)GC B.
Fresh well baked Pizza, love the sausage !! Had a pepperoni cheese, and a sausage mushroom, with half tomato green pepper onion. started with a small salad with the house dressing. The dressing and salad were good, the pizza was thin crispy, sauce had a nice flavor. The sausage is addictive full of flavor, but not spicy This place is local family owned staffed with friendly folks, and service was prompt No idea why you would go to a chain when you can dine at a classic family ran pizza, spaghetti house like this ! CASH ONLY so come prepared
(4)Ryan S.
Great pizza and pasta, they only take cash or check! This has become our go to pizza spot. Gnocchi is great too. It is close to our house and the service is quick. Only have gotten take away, been meaning to sit down and hang out there for a few but have not yet.
(4)Gavin D.
Central Ohio is full of cracker-crust places, and this is one of them. I'm not a big fan, as you can see from the rating. Light sauce and heavy toppings could add up to a Northwest Ohio-style pizza, something I'd like to find a good replica of in the area. But, the crust is just not very good. I've thought about asking them to put the garlic bread butter on the bottom before they cook it, that may right the ship. But in the meantime, I'm going other places. Oh, and note they don't take credit cards, but Weiland's will give you cash back so you could go do a little shopping and then come pick up.
(2)Paul F.
I came over last night for dinner. The dining room was a little small but it was bigger than I was expecting. They had a ton of people working in the kitchen making pizzas but that's not what I came for. I wanted pasta! So after looking at the menu, I chose lasagna. That came with a house salad and a warm dinner roll. I could have done without the roll because I ordered garlic bread with cheese for dinner. The lasagna came out and it didn't look very good. What started out as several layers had collapsed down to two or so after it was reheated. But it tasted okay and I finished it.. The bread was okay too. The salad was just lettuce in a bowl with some Italian dressing added and one slice of tomato. Overall, my dinner was "okay" as my rating reflects, but not good enough to come back for.
(3)Janna B.
This is my favorite pizza in Columbus! Service is top notch, price is fair, pizza toppings are always fresh and plentiful. The longest I have ever had to wait for an order was twenty minutes. I always get a large with tomato, banana pepper and onion and am always satisfied. Salads are simple but done well, the Spaghetti and Gnocchi are to die for and the Lasagna is excellent. The tip top secret is the homemade pasta sauce. Mmm... I LOVE that sauce!! I hear the subs are awesome too, but have yet to pull myself away from the above mentioned menu items. Maybe one day. Soon. It would be nice if they took credit cards, but I don't think it is worth subtracting a star. Nor is the fact that they don't deliver, this pizza is well worth the drive AND the stop at the ATM! Plus the leftovers are even better for breakfast in the morning!
(5)Cheri Y.
I ate it but I didn't like it. Not real pizza. Just mid-west crappola pizza If u like that sort of thing. I will stick to Tommy's way better.
(2)Maharaja of Gaipajama G.
If you like juicy pizza, this is for you. The toppings are fresh and the meat is succulent. The crust wasn't anything special, but the sauce was. My friend thought it was homemade, but I thought it was one of the best I've had in Columbus. Service was friendly and careful. Make sure you take cash if you do go though because they don't take credit.
(5)Matthew K.
So I have been on the hunt for the best pizza in Columbus. Unfortunately I have yet to find it. Dante's is right by my gym so I kept on wanting to try it. Last night I finally got the chance. First down fall is they don't take credit cards! It's 2010 who doesn't take credit cards. It was no big deal because my ATM is right down the road. The pizza is good, nothing amazing. Crust is a little too chewy for my liking. Everything else was just fairly normal. The price isn't too bad but not the best. $12.75 for a large one topping. And thats about all I can say about it.
(3)Ophelia W.
Fantastic pizza. The sauce is really amazing and plentiful. One of my very favorites in Columbus. They don't take debit or credit cards though, so that's just bad.
(4)Liz C.
Love, love, love the pizza here! The sauce and cheese are delish. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. This will be one of our new favorite pizza places!
(5)