Came in on a weekday for lunch. Dine in is open with all Covid precautions taken seriously- I felt more than safe dining in, and I hardly dine in anywhere this past year. Food was incredible- simple menu of pizza and salad- I will eventually try it all. Can't wait to return. Don't miss this one! read more

So this one has been on my list for a few months. Had the opportunity to try it today. Have to say one of the best pizzas I've ever had. For me it's all about the crust, and Fireside has gotten it right. Not too thin and not to thick. Thin enough to have a nice crunch to it and thick enough to hold the ingredients. Can certainly see why they made the Yelp 100 list in the US. Cool place as well, in an old firehouse, great beer selection and a parking lot next store. Give them a try, they won't disappoint. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We came here for lunch while visiting the area. We had a large sausage pepperoni and roasted red pepper. It was cooked to perfection! Laid back atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely come back next time we are in town. read more

Fireside Pizza - Sausage pepperoni roasted red pepper - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was my first time here and I'm highly impressed. The ambiance was fun and casual with a bit of a hipster vibe. I think it sets the tone for how all of Walnut Hills is going to be in the next few years. The salads and pizza came out quickly. Everything was fresh and tasty. I only wish the garden salads had more to them than spinach, tomato and croutons. Some cheese or cucumbers would have made it even better. Their ranch is some of the best! This spot is within walking distance of our house so we will definitely be return customers. UPDATE: I have now become gluten and dairy-free (sad) and this place has the best gluten-free, dairy-free pizza in the world (biased)!! I had it twice last week without any disappointments. This place will surely be a weekly visit of mine now. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The pizza was some of the very best, if not THE very best. Service was excellent, workers were super friendly! All around nice place to sit and enjoy your meal. read more

Our fav pizza since we moved to Cincinnati. Excellent food and always a smile from anyone that works there. We love Fireside Pizza

The pizza here is always fantastic, and I am glad they have gluten-free crusts available (and seem to have been properly trained on how to cook them). This place seems ahead of the curve in taking a chance on a neighborhood that is slowly being revitalized. My only minor complaint is that it can get a bit loud sometimes, especially if a group with microphones and speakers is set up. Totally fine for some people, but a bit much for someone like me who is usually just looking for a quiet night out. I will definitely be returning plenty, however, and would recommend it to others! read more

Fireside Pizza - Gluten free meats pizza, and Greek pizza. And Scrabble! - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food and service! Glad we chose this place for a mini family get-together. Looking forward to going back the next time I'm in Cincinnati. read more

I came here to meet a friend before seeing a show at the Walnut Hills High School Auditorium. I am NOT a huge fan of live music - so when a musician showed up with a guitar and microphone in tow, I was a bit displeased. I went from being a grouch to a fanboy in one nanosecond after the music started - it was so fun and surprisingly unobtrusive! Fireside's food: delicious. I had a gluten free pizza base with all of the meats. I did my homework and called ahead - they checked to make sure that they had gluten free crusts in stock. To me, this is usually a bad sign as it implies they are pre-made, but I found the gluten free crust on par with some of my Cincinnati favorites (like Harvest & Pies and Pints). I will admit, parking for Fireside was a bit unclear (and, while I consider myself an urban explorer it was certainly on the sketchier side of what I am comfortable with). To clarify: the lot directly adjacent to Fireside is O.K. to park in. There's an extremely faded sign that says "Walnut Hills Business District Lot" (if you look closely). read more

Got there when it wasn't very busy and wait over 45 minutes for 2 pizzas. The 2 families that came in after us the ordered more pizzas than we did were served before us. Food finally came out and the cheese pizza was burned. Crappy service, no sorry it took Sam D- no the 2 families that received their food before us came in sat down and we actually heard them place their orders. I appreciate that you tried to have a plausible explanation but I know it's untrue. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My friend and I were traveling and doing some exploring and came upon this great little pizza joint. Not only was I able to get great pizza we got margaritas too! Two of my very favorite things! We enjoyed it very much. Cool spot. Not a pretentious neighborhood. Great place for lunch! read more

Fireside Pizza - Margaritas!!! Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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After my experience, I really feel like the reviews mislead me. This establishment doesn't have any signage on the exterior. I drove by twice because I couldn't figure out where it was. My friend stood outside so I wouldn't drive by 3 times. There is a small parking lot across the street and street parking available if the lot is full. On the inside it's a very laid back and casual feel. After coming to the counter the man explained the menus were laid out in front of us. After looking at the menu and making a decision, I go stand in front of the man to order. Took some time as he looked to be balancing some recipes...although I'm unsure why you'd do that at noon...but I don't hold it against him. The menu has lots to choose from and it seems like you can create your own pizza as well. I ordered the veggie pizza and my friend had the meats. My veggies were fresh and they definitely did not skimp on the meat toppings. the pies are kind of on the thin side. The sauce isn't sweet but it also isn't savory. My pizza tasted ok but per the reviews I read I was really expecting to be impressed. Our food came out relatively quick which was nice. Once the food was delivered, no one came to check our table to see if we needed anything. Although it was lunch time it wasn't that busy. This will not be my go-to pizza place in the city but if you are in the mood for pizza I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Fireside Pizza - Small veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was craving pizza after a long and stressful week at work and it absolutely needed to be good pizza. So then I went on a google, DoorDash, and Yelp rabbit hole to find the right place. I landed at Fireside due to its proximity to work and the really great reviews. I ordered online on their website for pick up. The online ordering system was pretty easy to follow and each menu item had a description. I ordered the 9" pesto plus pizza with spinach. The pizza was thin and crispy, light and flavorful, and overall a great pizza. I enjoyed it very much and will definitely recommend it to my network. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pesto Plus Pizza with spinach. - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Excellent pizza. The best we've had in a long time. The atmosphere and staff were awesome. We will definitely be back.

3 days ago, Fireside Pizza officially opened their former fire station garage doors to the public. So all of these chronologically older reviews than 3 days ago are reviews of the pizza truck. This is a review on the new brick & mortar location in Walnut Hills in the former fire station on 773 E. McMillan. I believe there should be a separate Yelp entry for this location for this vs. their mobile, just sayin'. First off, the booze: full bar, 4 craft beer taps, various bottles/cans with focus on locals and regionals, crap pilsners available if you're living the High Life. Secondly, the pie: 9" & 14" hand tossed pies, choose the sauce (white, pesto, red), choose cheese (4 varieties), choose other meats and veggies. C.) Ambiance: located in a former fire station house(how cool?!), cool little paintings in nooks on the literally brick & mortar walls. A vinyl 45 juke box plays on random oldies, Elvis, Earth Wind & Fire, etc., and a Ms. Pacman/Galaga arcade game(!). Fourthly, service: They have iPad/wireless ordering at the bar. It was a little awkward, but they've really only been open a couple days or so(understandable). But the staff I talked to were all personable and attentive. FYI, you order at the menu board at the bar. They give you a vinyl LP in a stand to mark your table for order delivery. Cool. I've lost count, but anyway: go! If you'd started on your way when you started reading this, you'd be there by now!! There is a parking lot across the side street that it sits on. Credit cards ARE excepted. Galaga beckons you! read more

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The pizza here is authentic and awesome! Not your average pick up and go pizza from Larosas or Donatos but fire-grilled,NY style. I've gone twice this week because it's close to my new job and they are fast! The first time I guy just regular pepperoni which was amazing and today I've got the white pizza with bacon and OMG there are no words it was so good. I I got the 9inch which seems big but you can totally finish it alone without feeling overly stuffed. The 14inch is big enough to share and you can split the toppings. The next time I come back I'm going to check out the seasonal special, if it's still there! read more

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Pizza, salad and beverages great! Pizza fire cooked and sooo good! Salad fresh and delicious. Husband drank their $3 beer. Only thing that kept me from 5-star rating was small pour on wine (2nd one better than 1st) and having to wait on ourself. Building and old pictures are really cool too! read more

Cool pizza joint in an old firehouse. Pizzas a very good, even if they're a little pricey. Order-at-the-counter and seat yourself. They also have a good selection of beers on tap, and wine. read more

Crust was on point! My favorite pizza joint in Cincy and we got to enjoy it in the joint. The toppings were great! We got the Meats pizza and added red onions. Delicious!!! read more

Ok one bite everybody knows the rules! I gave 4 stars because I was really sad when we bit into the Eli's barbecue and there was no barbecue sauce!? It was just very plain. Chicken and cheese with scattered onions. Second pizza was the pesto and Greek, very yummy toppings, but crust was burnt and cornmeal was everywhere. My fingers were black after this meal (not worthy of finger licking). Will give them a benefit of the doubt, maybe busy with all this COVID stuff. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pesto Plus Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The atmosphere here is perfect. The workers are super friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. Just a great local pizza place everyone should visit! read more

I really enjoyed this unique pizza place! The restaurant is actually an old firehouse, and they definitely embrace that. There are really cool old-historical pictures and they also left the firehouse routes painted on the wall! The pizza was amazing, my family and I loved it! We got a white pie, meat pizza, and the pesto pie. I loved them all, so I can't choose a favorite! Also - the drinks are so unique as well, very different than your typical cocktail menu. There were a few very nice bourbon cocktails that I tried and were very good and refreshing without being too sweet. My family and I came here to plan our trip to Italy, and it definitely was a great space to sit at a big table and do that! read more

Fireside Pizza - The bees knees - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Stopped while in town for work. Had the Eli's BBQ. Amazing flavor and just the right texture. Friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Will be back! read more

Yo!!!!!! The pizza here is en pointe! I had a deluxe (green pepper, pepperoni, and mushrooms) - delish! So happy to find a good pizza parlour with great service! Communal tables and all around good vibes. Maaaaaaybe just "up" the wine offering. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Unfortunately the second time I tried this place the pizza was quite charred and burnt, and I didn't realize till I took it home. I think their food is a little overpriced considering it's nothing super duper special. But I definitely will come back because it is good when done right! read more

Food, service, & atmosphere was excellent! The house salad has fresh ingredients and the ranch dressing was really good! The guy who took our order was very helpful and patient with us as me looked over the menu. Would most definitely recommend Fireside Pizza! They have reusable utensils and paper takeout boxes. Looks like a place that cares about the sustainability of our environment. read more

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Great place for beer and pizza. Love the carry out with off street parking across the street.

Do not use the suggested grub hub from yelp if you want it delivered! Pizza was an hour an half late and was very very cold. I could tell it had been sitting for some time. The pizza it's self is good but wish I could have had it warm and freshly made. read more

This review is for the mobile "Food Truck" version of Fireside. I've been to the restaurant as well and enjoyed it, so I can safely recommend both, but what has me writing this morning is the food and the service from the food truck last night. We were at a music festival that by most appearances did not have nearly the crowd that was anticipated. The Fireside Pizza folks were there, and they were probably hoping to be much busier, but they were as friendly as can be! We ordered individual pizzas - a pesto pizza with olives and a traditional red sauce with traditional cheese blend, with pepperoni, sausage, bacon and jalapeños. The service was prompt (well, there was nobody else in line, so it would have been awkward if it wasn't - haha). We were told it would be about 7 minutes and they would call our name. We wandered off nearby and sat at a picnic table to wait, while enjoying the evening and the nice weather. After a bit, the young lady who had taken our order actually brought it over to us, complete with napkins! While it shouldn't be a surprise that someone takes a small amount of extra effort when things are slow, it's somewhat rare these days. It was a nice touch. Now the pizza. They nailed it. The pesto had the right balance so as to not totally overpower the whole pizza, but it was clearly a pesto pizza. The meat and jalapeño pizza was amazing. Their pepperoni has a nice, spicy kick to it ( I always try a couple pieces of pepperoni separately), and the jalapeños were perfect - fresh looking, spicy, but not enough to ruin anything. I probably wouldn't get the sausage again - I prefer slightly larger pieces of sausage and this was more crumbles, but it was good flavor. All around, a great pie. After we finished, I actually went back to the truck and dropped an extra tip in the jar. Partly because they looked like they weren't going to have as good of a night as they hoped, but mostly because they exceeded expectations on all fronts and that's what tipping for great service (and great food!) should be all about. Thanks to the team that staffed Fireside on 8/18/17 - you represented well even though it was probably a long, slow night. Hope to see you again soon! read more

A cool atmosphere and good pizza and beer!!! They mark your table with a VHS cover which was so cute.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I walked in just now, came to the cashier, said I'm picking up, and provided my last name. I was then asked if I was doordash. I said no, I'm picking up an order for myself and had to AGAIN give my last name so that she could (finally) put it in, find my order. In the time that I walked through the door and got to the register, she decided who I was. As a youngish black woman she decided I was not a customer but that I was someone picking up an order FOR a customer. She ignored the facts before her and instead went with her assumption. Disregarded the fact that I gave my last name and most importantly the fact that I did not mention doordash. Zero stars. Do better. read more

Pizza to die for in a fast casual setting; we were very pleased with the Caesar salad too. So often these days, salads are overdressed but a light touch is just right. Good choice of IPAs so a win for me; drinking all local/OH beers during the pandemic! My partner, a disabled Viet vet in recovery, loves an Arnold Palmer; might consider adding iced tea to the drink options... read more

Service was great and the place is nice. The pizza was pretty good. The pizza could have had more toppings but overall it was good.

I Went and tried Fireside Pizza as it was a part of Cincinnati's pizza week. Decided to go ahead and give the bbq chicken pizza a try. I consider myself a pizza snob as I previously worked at a pizza shop for 5 years, and this was up there with some of the best pizza that I've had. The crust had tons of flavor and was cooked perfect, the toppings were also of high quality. Sometimes you order a pizza with chicken that's rubbery but this chicken was straight chicken. Not only was the pizza good, but the staff was also very friendly and the environment was great! Definitely will be back to try more pizza flavs. If you are looking for a good Cincy pizza spot I would give this place a try. There may be a line when walking in but it moves quick. read more

Fireside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Customer service sold me!!! Awesome food & atmosphere 10/10 on all spectrums. If you're in the area, check it out l!

Fresh, friendly, unique flavors. Good gluten-free crust is available. This is a fun neighborhood pizza place, not a chain. We are always happy with our pizzas. read more

My favorite pizza place in the city! 6/5 if I could! It's a super causal environment, and a perfect joint for a nice day outside. They have a nice garage and patio area! You order at the door then pick your seat. So, why wouldn't you sit by the outside? Pro tip: GET THE RANCH. Being from the midwest, I'll take any ranch, but this one is 10/10 TessYum! For pizza, I got cheese, but they have a ton of different options. I need to return ASAP! read more

I was very excited to try Fireside based on the reviews previously posted but sadly I was not impressed with the pizza I received. I ordered the Margherita pizza and Half of the crust on my Pizza was burnt which I was super sad about because the crust is one of my favorite parts. Also the bottom on the pizza had a dry powder on it that ruined the taste of the whole pizza. I do see that most of the reviews are from people who ate at the restaurant and mine was delivered through Order Up. As much as I did not like the pizza I received, I might have to try the place in person to see if it is any better. read more

Fireside Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good crust, good sauce and a good vibe. Read the door on the way in. Seat yourself, menu is at the table, order at the bar and be cool. We had a small Greek salad and it was enough for the both of us to share and with just the right amount of toppings and dressed perfectly. The garlic cheese crust with red sauce hinted at how good the pizza was going to be. Wonderful crust with roasted garlic, covered in cheese. We were happy. Then the pizza arrived. Tip them well when you order. You won't be disappointed. A laid back great pizza was what we were looking for and we were not disappointed. If we lived closer we would be regulars. read more

This used to be a staple for us! But we are now looking for a new go-to for good pizza. The last few times we have dined in or carried out, the pizzas have been extremely salty. Today, it was almost inedible. We think it's the red sauce, the shredded cheese, and even the crust. When you have all three -- it's a killer...I actually love salt, but, wowie. Sadly, I think our relationship is over. Edited to add: the next day, I had the pizza as leftovers because I hate to waste food and I was literally choking it down to try not to taste it. (Why do I do that to myself?) ORIGINAL REVIEW -- We continue to return to Fireside for DELICIOUS, thin, wood-fired pizza. In my previous review, I mentioned it was too thick to be called New York Style. I should correct/clarify that it is a very thin pizza, but not a New York Style, in case that matters. read more