Midwesternly Neapolitan pizza came to a renovated 1960s auto parts store in 2016, and Old Scratch Pizza was born. The location in midtown Dayton started things off, and locations have now spread in Southwest Ohio to Centerville, Beavercreek and Troy, with a Hilliard location opening soon.
Neapolitan is a famous flat, round pizza that originated in Naples, Italy. It’s all about the crust, which should be thin in the middle, puffy and airy on the outside with just the right amount of char. According to Old Scratch Pizza, if you haven’t had it, you haven’t lived. At Old Scratch, this crust tradition takes a Midwestern spin — think shareable pies with bold flavors.
Tips for eating Old Scratch pies include folding the slices and holding the extra cheese to avoid a slippery and soggy experience.
The menu offers pizzas for all tastes, with build-your-own options if nothing else suits. Pizzas include traditional and intriguing options like Margherita, Angry Beekeeper, Mr. Scratch, Elliot, Dayton, Vodka Pesto, Shroom, Prosciutto Arugula, White Pie and Chicken Bacon Ranch along with seasonal offerings.
For kids, there is a Shorty 12-inch pie with a drink. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Crust dips offer extra flavor and include marinara, ranch, garlic butter, romesco, Caesar, creamy Italian house dressing, Calabrian chili pizza crisp and housemade hot honey, which is also available by the bottle.
Multiple locations | www.oldscratchpizza.com
