Pizza House

@thepizzahouseoh has been serving Columbus since 1961 (Yes, the year Frank Robinson’s Reds won the NL pennant). I stopped in yesterday to try their version of Columbus-style tavern pizza.

I went with a large (14”) pizza with “old-world” pepperoni. As is customary for Columbus style, the pie is cut into small rectangular pieces, with a healthy covering of their proprietary cheese blend and pepperoni extending nearly to the edges. The @ezzosausageco pepperoni has plenty of flavor (no sad, flavorless pepperoni here).

The crust is thin, although more substantial than the “cracker-thin” crusts you sometimes see. It has a satisfying crunch, but with a bit of softness remaining inside. The modestly browned undercarriage has small indentations from dough docking, which is used to prevent air bubbles.

The house-made tomato sauce is relatively thick, generously seasoned, and slightly sweet. It has a nice vibrant flavor and is liberally applied, giving the pizza a little more substance than you might expect.

Overall, I’m glad I tried this very enjoyable example of Columbus-style pizza. It’s hard to not have another of those tiny slices - which seems a strong sign of a great pizza.