Cerrone's Brick Oven Pizzeria - Pizza Restaurant | Pizza

Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is a must-visit for any pizza lover. Tucked away in a modest strip mall in Columbus, GA, this unassuming spot is home to the 2025 World Champions at the International Pizza Expo—and they’ve earned that title. When you walk in, you’re greeted by the delicious aroma of pizza baking in the open brick oven, which you can see right from the ordering counter. It’s a walk-up style operation with about 7 tables for dine-in, so seating is limited—but totally worth the wait. Come early, especially on a Friday night—we were told the wait can be 90 to 110 minutes for pizza during peak hours. We ordered the 16” NY Style Cheese, and it was perfection. The cheese was hot, gooey, and melted beautifully over a crisp, golden crust. The tomato sauce was rich and tangy, and the mozzarella had that high-quality, creamy flavor you only get with fresh ingredients. We also tried an 11” Meat Lovers and a gluten-free version of the same—both loaded with hearty toppings including generous bacon. The only downside? We dined in, and one side of our table sat against the wall, where the constant flow of people in line rubbed past us. But honestly, the food was so good, we barely noticed. This place is doing world champion-level pizza in a small-town setting. Don’t miss it!

Cerrones has always had the best pizza whether it be dine-in or delivery. Seating can be sparse so be prepared to either do carry-out, delivery or arrive early. I showed up promptly upon opening and in 15 minutes the restaurant was full. I only had one poor customer service experience but it was a busy night and the poor guy looked like had been having a bad day. Even then, at the worst I had experienced, it wasn't something to be upset about. If you like pizza this is the place to get it in Columbus.

I wasn't a fan of it. Usually I make my own pizza dough and sauce but wanted to try due to all the ratings. Might be my fault that I ordered the pizza a certain way but it was extremely salty. Also $17 for the spaghetti didn't seem worth it as it wasn't very plentiful (it was tasty though). Might give them another try in the future but I just didn't like it for my first time.

The pizza is so delicious, the staff is friendly and helpful, and I love the laid-back atmosphere. If people are looking for authentic New York style pizza, I'd look no further than Cerrone's.

We ate here for the first time a few days ago. The people there were very friendly and helpful. The lady at the counter had no problem explaining the menu and how things worked. She had great customer service skills. The personal pan is a pretty good size and very shareable. The atmosphere is modern and relaxed but yet classy. it really is such a cute little place! The pizza is gourmet and comparable to karvellas ( which is a favorite of mine) but the crust definitely stands out as the most unique to me. It’s delicious. They also have jones sodas which I love and was excited about. My boyfriend enjoyed the beer which I can’t remember which ones he tried but I do know he was satisfied. I think this is a great addition to Columbus as we are always looking for new unique places. 11/10 definitely recommend. Below are the pizzas we had at our visit. My daughter of course ordered just cheese pizza but she added basel and garlic. And honestly Even though it was “just cheese pizza” it definitely some how still tasted over the top! we ordered the mushroom pizza. This one was great! the sauce blends so well with the toppings. I was very impressed.

I went here a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic supreme pizza so I decided to try the margarita pizza and it’s possibly the worst pizza I’ve ever had. I had one slice and threw the pizza away. Absolutely disgusting it needs to be off the menu. Also, it’s 2025 have an area for pickup orders instead of having a line out the door to wait on one person at the counter to go get the food. Drove 5 hours into town wanting a good pizza and got shitty pizza and a long wait just for take out. terrible combo.

Order the Supreme New York. Was highly recommended by a coworker from New Jersey. I was not disappointed. The best pizza in Columbus.

One of the Best pizza places I have been tried, Margherita pizza is absolutely delicious, my other favorite is Alla Vodka , Customer since 2023

We were in town for the weekend and heard about this place. All I can say is Pizza was excellente!!! Service was great! Definitely recommend! We will be back!!!!!

Reviewing pizza is a subjective topic. This is a very busy place starting at lunch time. The staff (women) are very accommodating. They are very pleasant. The booths look clean and comfortable. There are times when I have ordered a small pizza with toppings and it was very good. Today, I ordered just a plain pizza and it was lacking. For some reason they don't cook the pizza enough . The taste is very doughy. Some people may like that taste.....I don't. I want the underside to be cooked sufficiently. All in an all, I think you will enjoy the pizza. Again, the waitresses are all very sweet and experienced. By the way, those who compare this to N.Y. Pizza really have a lot to learn.

Best Pizza place in Columbus! Does not have a large seating capacity but is a great option for calling ahead to pick up. Service is quick and friendly. Highly recommend.

Really good. This is the best pizza I've had in Columbus. The ingredients were fresh tasting and the pie was well made with appropriate quantity and distribution of toppings. I LOVE that you can actually taste the sauce but it's not overboard either. A lot of places use a pinch of sauce and you can't even taste it. I went to pick up my order and didn't have to wait long. The girls at the register were very welcoming and nice. Highly recommend.

My Active Duty son and his family were recently visiting from S. Korea and being a pizza lover, I was anxious to take him to the "World's Best Pizza" as awarded in 2025. That award is proudly displayed on thei entry door, but it is incorrect. While the owner may have won such an award in Las Vegas, the quality IS NOT transferred to this Veteran's Parkway location. I spent well over $100 for pizzas and drinks and imagine our surprise when the pizzas arrived and had a thick layer of grease across the top of each. It took about fifty napkins to dry it off. Then the quality was just not there. I've had frozen pizzas that are much better. It is expensive, per pie and the atmosphere isn't great. So much for awards.

While in town for a graduation, we asked quite a few people their favorite pizza in Columbus. Cerrone's came up time again. Those people knew their pizza! We started with a Burrata salad that was drizzled with balsamic vinegar and nestled in with heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. It was absolutely incredible! Cerrone's make their own Burrata, and you could tell. It was fantastic! We also ordered the bread knots, which were incredibly special. Perfectly coated with garlic and butter, and paired with a homemade marinara that was out of this world. I had the mushroom pizza, and trusted them with the base sauce. It turns out it's almost like a masala! It was absolutely perfect. They put together a Hawaiian pizza for the guys, using prosciutto instead of ham. The toppings on both were absolutely phenomenal, but the crust was incredibly special. It was chewy, but light and airy. Absolute magic! It was my husband's birthday, so they brought him a cannoli. Again, it was homemade and absolutely perfect. They topped it with caramel, strawberries, and chocolate chips. That was the only sweet to this perfect dish. And as if that wasn't enough, the staff was wonderful. We sat in a back booth and had the privilege of talking to the kitchen staff as they worked. The entire night was so special. The next time we are in town, this will be a definite for the evening.

Yummy pizza night spot! We ordered a large Spicy Hawaiian, garlic knots, and a local IPA. Everything was tasty! If you live nearby this is a nice option for pizza. Happy to have found them. Service was very friendly and food and drinks came out quickly.

Disappointed. Placed my order around 5:15. It's 7:20 and our order still isn't ready. Yes, the pizza is amazing, but waiting two plus hours to get a take out order is redic.

Cerrone's is hands down the best pizza place in Columbus, GA! As a locally owned and operated pizzeria, they take pride in serving authentic New York-style pizza, and it truly shows. We've ordered from them twice now, and both times the food has been consistently delicious. The freshness of the ingredients is immediately noticeable, and the flavors are outstanding. The pizza has that perfect brick oven taste that's hard to find outside of New York, and the mozzarella sticks are simply to die for--crispy on the outside, gooey and flavorful on the inside. We order through DoorDash, and Cerrone's always delivers on time with the same great quality every time. What we love most is that Cerrone's is a smaller, locally owned restaurant, and it has quickly become our go-to spot for pizza. We don't even consider ordering from anywhere else anymore. If you're looking for authentic, mouthwatering pizza in Columbus, look no further than Cerrone's!

The best pizza in the south. This is a New York style pizza. I grew up on Chicago style pizza but if you like the NY pizza this is your place. The best and fastest service you will find. Inside has lots of references to New York. Frequent this place often for my pizza fix.

The pizza was awesome. I had the Formaggio pizza with sausage and my mom had the sausage and sweet pepper pizza. These are personal size but they're really a good size 11 inch. That would feed two people.

Second time my order was messed up. Both times not refunded. Today I waited 2 hours for my online pickup . No refund .

ordered a pizza to go at 5:20pm. was told it would be an hour so I arrived at the restaurant at 6:30 PM and was told it would be another 25 minutes at least. WHAT PIZZA TAKES AN HOUR AND A HALF TO MAKE.

Some friends had recommended this place, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. I'm a big fan of brick oven pizza, always have been. This was excellent! What I liked about this was that the pizza had a sort of smoky taste to it. Nice beer selection. Family friendly. Probably more designed for takeout, but I settled into a nice booth and enjoyed myself. Would definitely recommend.

We are new to the area and we're staying at the hotel indigo on the riverfront. As we're watching TV we saw the commercial for Cerrone's brick oven pizza. What the heck, let's give it a try. I opened yelp and saw a few negative reviews, but normally people get mad and they write a review. When people are happy, they don't necessarily take the effort. So I didn't pay much attention to those bad words. So we walked in with our Texas drawls and an appetite for a new kind of pizza and were Greeted with great hospitality and friendly faces everywhere. We had questions about this pizza, as it wasn't what we were quite used to. The pizza SME's were there to answer our questions. Not only did they avoid talking ill of other places, they really explained the differences in the kinds of pizza. Very accommodating. I had a question of the beer, and what did they do, but ask their cicerone to come out. he walked me through a few options and helped me pick a good beer. Our pizza was delivered, and it was delicious. Kudos to the great suggestions and the two employees working the front. And to the beer guy. Everything was perfect. Thank you, Cerrone's brick oven pizzeria for making a great meal and a great memory.

Tried this once and will be a go-to pizza take-out in the future. The ingredients tastes fresh and service was good too.

I'm from Germany, living in Columbus for 30+ years. Just now finding the Holy Grail of All Pizza Places. I grew up with REAL Italian Pizza's in my family and Cerrone's Pizza Comes as close as it gets to what you want from a Pizza these days. Your CHOICE, Your CUSTOMIZATION and you get what you paid for of your own choosing and then some. I am not a Influencer, not a Reviewer of any kind BUT a very Healthy Picky Eater. And my choice was: Supreme with Mushroom Cream, cause of health problems on my end with the red Tomato Sauce. My body can not handle any kind of red sauce and they gave me such great other choices to make the pizza even better was a great costumer experience for me. Thank you for your great service and great costumer experience. Now let me finish my Awesome Pizza before it gets cold. ;)

I can't say enough good things about the quality of food at this establishment. Don't second guess.....just go. Fresh ingredients from people who care about the product that they're putting out.

In route to the beach and looking for a quick sit down- this was DELICIOUS! The margarita pizza was amazing! The garlic cheese bread and caprese salad were also fabulous! We made a note to come back by on the way home! Oh and the employees were very friendly! Only negative is that they serve Pepsi instead of Coke!

pizza was very hard, service was very slow. Horrible customer service, I felt like they were being very bias for it to be my first time.

New Yorkers in town for ARMY graduation, food is delicious, we ordered their Pizza, cheesy bread , garlic knots all of it was very tasty We will be back in December. The staff are outstanding Highly recommend going,eat in or take out.

For me this was an amazing experience because it reminded me of home taste. I am from Italy and it's been hard to find a pizza place that has the same taste. The service was above and beyond the standard and even made me feel home. I left in tears because I felt nostalgic of my country! The music was also great and not talking about the colors and the pictures hanging on the walls! Can't wait to be back! Thank you so much for having us tonight! 1000/10

Definitely the best pizza in Columbus! Fresh ingredients, made to order, and never disappoints. The staff here is as great as the food. The only negative is that it is always FREEZING inside. Bring a jacket and sit on the right hand side to avoid the AC and enjoy the amazing Italian fare that Cerrones has to offer!

Best pizza in Columbus! Decided to try this place on a whim and was not disappointed!

I was visiting Columbus and a friend recommended this place. Don't let the location fool you...the pies were delicious. Thin crust pizzas cooked in a brick oven, crust came out perfect and the veggies were fresh and crisp. I had the Supreme, mom had the Margherita and both were excellent. The staff were friendly as heck and attentive. They cut the pies in big slices so if you want some smaller bites then just ask. Overall, I would eat there again any time!

I have been to Cerrones at least a dozen times , they are very clean , friendly , professional and the pizza is second to none . If you recognize and appreciate a well run , genuine , top shelf true pizzeria , don't pass on Cerrone's

So so good. This is the only place my husband and I will go for pizza and their garlic knots are insane!

Delicious brick oven pizza!! Staff wasn't very attentive, but still worth it for the pizza. We got the meat lovers pizza and vodka pizza!!

Will not be going back. If you sit in the booths near the kitchen, you get poor service but if you sit by the drafty door you don't. The amount of nasty looks, the way they'd start up making all kinds of noise any time you try to have a conversation, the bathrooms barely locking (with a sharpie message on the door about it, very professional) and the loud music is absurd. With the exception of the person who took the order, everyone else had a nasty attitude like you are inconveniencing them by existing. What I can only assume was the manager was in and out of the bathroom every five minutes and standing with his leg on the booth closest to the kitchen. The food is very hit or miss and I have only ever had a decent experience with the food if I sit right by the drafty door. Given that I've never been anything but nice and polite, I am not sure why I am treated like I am dog waste on the bottom of their shoe. The irony of a commercial for kitchen nightmares coming on while I am eating and knowing, this place should be on there next

This most definitely IS NOT New York. Just moved down here from NY. If you're looking for NY pizza, this is not the place to get it.

Found this placed after randomly being in the mood for your not so average pizza and extremely glad I did. This place is a little hidden gem in Columbus which can be somewhat lacking in quality food experience the pizza was fresh with quality ingredients as well as the meatballs. The service was great as they let you dine comfortably while also making sure you're taken care of. Place is kind of self serve so whenever you need something it is easy to get. We actually came while the owner was dining as well and was great to get insight on why he started the business and how it's gotten a good rep, place has nice selection of beer and wine and constantly switches things up. A great family homey feeling restaurant will be back.

Best pizza in Columbus GA. 10 out of 10 . The pizza reminds me of back home New York pizza. Staff is very knowledgeable and great.

We were staying at a nearby hotel and found this place online to pick up a pizza. What a great choice. We called it in. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was as great. Would definitely recommend.

I was super excited to eat here with all of the excellent reviews and awards, but was a bit let down. The hostess checked to make sure our order was correct, except for the garlic knots- she didn't check that bag and of course it ended up being a salad and not the knots. She offered for me to come pick it up but that would have been another 40 minute round-trip. We tried the Alla Vodka pizza and the flavor was good, the crust was super dry and for the first time in my life I say there wasn't enough sauce. I still can't believe I uttered those words. The Nutella pizza was the best part and was pretty decent. I don't quite think it lived up to the hype which would deter me from coming again, especially with the quality vs the prices of those pies.

Great pizza!!! Love the crust!! Cheese bread is delicious!!!!! We will be eating this pizza every time we are in Columbus!!!

Probably the best pizza in town. I highly recommend the Alla vodka pizza but I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered from here.

A must! I visit family in Columbus and I have been gone for a year....I couldn't wait until I could come get some pizza from Cerrone's. It's just perfection!

Best pizza we've found in the area. Great New York Style and the fresh ingredients really make the food something special. It's always hard to find good pizza in the South but Cerrone's is it!

The staff is always very nice and helpful and you can't go wrong with the margarita pizza.

Best pizza place in Columbus. Their cinna-bites are also amazing. The only downside is they're closed on Sundays.

Absolutely delicious!!! I was iffy when looking for pizza in Georgia. But I saw good reviews for this place. I was very impressed. I had a personal double pepperoni with olives. Overall taste was fantastic. The crust was perfect and the sauce had a great flavor. I also had a small Cesar salad.

They have the best pizzas in town, hands down. I regularly visit Cerrone and I've never been disappointed. The smoking Cerrone pizza is a real gem!

The service was AMAZING!!! We had a small issue with our order, so everything was refunded, and we were given a free dessert as well. The people weren't even the best part, the pizzas were SOOOO yummy, the garlic knots were perfect, and the Cinna-knots were to die for! Although the building wasn't the biggest, it was the perfect environment, with sports on the television for anyone that wanted to watch. If you are ever in Columbus and need somewhere to eat, PICK HERE!!

The food and service were amazing. I loved the margarita pizza and the crust is perfect

Best pizza place in Georgia hands down. Love everything about it calzones are the best and the garlic knots are out of this world

AMAAZING! My husband and I came around 11:30am on a Monday, so it was slow but the service was so amazing. We ordered a square pizza and it was the spicy Hawaiian. It had spicy capicola, (which is why I wanted to get it) hot honey, pineapples and jalapeños. SO GOOD! There were 6 slices and they were huge. Seriously this place is so good and might be the best pizza in Columbus. I wish I took a picture for you all to see but I guess you're just going to have to visit!

Curb-side pick up was great! They had great customer service and gave us a perfect order! Personal pizza is pretty big and we got sooooo much food for the price! The Bianca was good, pepperoni pizza was great, garlic cheesy pie was yummy, and the Nutella pie was sweet! We will be back!

Stopped here on our way to Atlanta and I must say this place was delicious. We ordered a personal pizza half cheese half pepperoni hot right out of the oven the cheese flavor was amazing and loved the wood smell. I didn't have time to take any pictures but I must say when I'm back in this area I will definitely come back. I did order a cannoli however I am to full to eat it now but it looks amazing in the box.

Cauliflower pizza was good! The regular size is smaller than I thought. Pricey. That's all but yelp wants me to keep typing