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    Ava Pizzeria

    3.3 (62 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chorizo pizza
    Serene L.

    I got the Chorizo Pizza. I don't know if they still have it on the menu now. It had a slight spicy taste. I share it were with a friend and it we thought was really good. So it's in a food court area. The area is really spacious and there are some water stations around the area. So it open space. I believe there also a electronic hand sanitizer station. I think it would have been better for the plate that I was on was bigger. We should have ask for extra plates

    White Mushroom Pizza - 8"
    Darnisha E.

    Decent pizza a little "well done" at the bottom lol but I liked it. I did add a little salt. I think I would have loved it with pepperoni. Would def try this place again.

    The Vegano Pizza (vegan) - Small with pepperoni added.
    Cheryl M.

    I was craving pizza after church so decided to come here. They have good pizza plus fast service. They're near the hand washing station and the prices are reasonable which are both pluses for me! They have many vegetables options as well as meat protein to add to their pies. The 8" is large enough for one or two people but they have larger size pies if you want more. Sundays the parking lot is full. Pack your patience. They offer 90 minutes of free parking. Indoor and outside seating is available too.

    Pizza Sausage Pizza - 8"
    Anissa B.

    I got the chorizo pizza and it was amazing! Red and yellow peppers with the perfectly chatted crust. The server was good and I got a text that my food was ready quickly. Love Optimist Hall!

    Pepperoni Pizza - 12"
    Chelsea D.

    The pizza is great very cheesy and fresh. We had mixed feelings due to the reviews but the pizza was cooked to perfection. The pepperoni has a kick to it! So beware! The service was fast and the presentation was pretty good. Overall I would rate it a 8/10!

    Suzanne A.

    Enjoyed a 12 inch margarita pizza with my son at Ava Pizzeria which is located in Optimist Hall. The pizza is very good. It's a softer crust than typical but so tasty. To me, the sauce says it all. And they got it right. I would recommend this place for a pizza. The 12 inch is $15.00. A bit pricy for the size but again it was good and we didn't need a box for leftovers.

    Sausage Pizza - 8"
    Jillian M.

    Not too sure why this place only has 3 stars--the pizza's pretty good! I like all the different topping options, the ingredients taste fresh, and it's nestled right in the middle of Optimist Hall. Would definitely return on my next visit to OH to try some different combos out.

    Bianca Pizza - Small, clean the seeds from the peppers, guys! They don't add anything.
    Michael A.

    Great service, delicious pizza with a chewy crust, a little crunchy where it bubbles up, just great. And it's fast! Here's my complaint: seeds in peppers are inedible and not chewy or anything. So, the prep work is really sloppy. Seriously, thought I broke tooth for a second! Because the seeds from the peppers are scattered everywhere it's hard to pick them all out.

    Vegan pizza - loaded with colorful toppings and delicious!
    Ritesh M.

    So glad Optimist Hall has a great number of vegan options! I ordered the vegan pizza here which comes loaded with red sauce, vegan cheese, red onions, mushrooms, some greens and three different color sweet peppers and tomatoes! They do not skimp on toppings at all. It took less than 10 minutes for the pizza to be piping hot and cooked exactly the way I like stone oven pizza! This pizza was colorful and an attention grabber. I sat down at the table with the fam and after the first bite, turned slightly towards the wall to devour the pie refusing to make eye contact or engage in conversation with anyone at the table. NOPE I was not going to share or entertain any of the 'ooh, can I try a bite' chirps from them. Would love to see a vegan protein option to add as a topping!

    Rose E.

    I finally tried out this pizzeria at Optimist Hall today... First of all, quite pricey! Even a small pizza was $11-13! Still, I ordered one of their "White" pizzas...Prosciutto, which came loaded with Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Dates, Red Onion, Honey and Balsamic. This also took about 10 minutes to make...and I was able to watch while one of the makers were finishing up on the toppings of my pizza. Well, must say that he was extremely slow...almost seemed lost and confused while simply trying to add the ham on top of the pizza (took WAY too long doing this!). Seriously, I almost stepped in to ask if he needed help getting the ham unto the pizza. He didn't even bother to cut the long/thick pieces of ham either...so I actually had to ask him to cut them up a bit. Either he's brand new, or have not been trained to do this. WOW. ANYWAY, glad to report that the pizza itself was really, really good!!! I don't even like the Goat Cheese, but didn't mind that much given how great the rest of the ingredients were. The best part though was the crust...Amazing Good!!! So Yes, despite some misgivings, I'll definitely order from Ava again! Based on the pizza itself, I'd rate 5 stars, but the cost is a bit ridiculous...and again, I thought the pizza maker/makers may need a bit more training?

    White pie
    Pamela D.

    This pizza was decent. I got the prosciutto pie but they didn't put the arugula on it which I was looking forward to the most. I added mushrooms as well for some razzle dazzle but it was too much and falling off the pizza. I forgot to snap a picture before we dug in.

    Mushroom pizza and marg
    Kirby N.

    Came to this spot in countenance of trying charlottes wood fire pizza locations This place was awesome I loved the crisp undercarriages of the pie Solid choice, the mushroom pizza was my favorite. Sauce was good on the margarita pizza and the basil was fresh I liked how they took your number down and just text you when ready. Very convenient

    Margherita Pizza - 8"
    Joel J.

    The pizza was good, different than your standard Dominoes and Pizza Hut, but in a good way. It does taste a little burnt but that's expected from a pizza being cooked in a large wood pizza oven.

    Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza - 12"

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    Food was good and made exactly how I liked it, it was just to many pepperonis. Service was friendly and pizza made in a timely manner.

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    4.4
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    4.3
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    0.9 mi

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    4.3
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    2.5 mi
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