Columbus, Georgia’s wood‑fired love letter to true New York pizza is hiding in plain sight on Veterans Parkway, but locals are treating it like sacred ground. 🍕
Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is the kind of spot that quietly racks up trophies, fan devotion, and repeat visits long before the world catches on.
The team leans into family tradition, New York technique, and a ferociously hot brick oven brought down from New York to create pies that have pizza obsessives timing their road trips around a visit. 😋
How One Columbus Pizza Joint Became a World‑Champion Obsession Overnight
What happens when fourth‑generation roots meet an authentic New York brick oven blazing away in Columbus and a crew obsessed with doing everything by hand daily using fresh imported Italian and domestic ingredients?
You get a neighborhood pizzeria suddenly crowned the only true‑to‑region, authentic New York brick oven pizza in Columbus and a growing chorus of fans online insisting it is now their non‑negotiable pizza night destination.
Their pies are not just local heroes; they are world travelers with hardware to prove it, proudly highlighted on the official site.
Cerrone’s has been named 2025 World Pizza Champions and “Best in the Southeast” (2019 & 2025) at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas, plus 2025 Pizza World Cup Champions in Rome, with multiple podium finishes stretching back to 2016. 🏆
Fans call this place their favorite pizza in town, praising everything from the crisp, light crust to the indulgent desserts that finish the night strong. 🔥
Food Highlights
- Smoking Cerrone Pizza: A loaded, Old World specialty built with smoked mozzarella, house roast red pepper cream sauce, oven‑roasted red bell peppers, chopped basil, hand‑pinched Italian sausage, and red onions, it delivers a smoky, creamy, slightly sweet bite on a blistered crust that feels like a full brick‑oven experience in a single slice. 🍕
- Traditional Meat Lovers New York‑Style Pizza: Stacked with house‑aged tomato sauce, 100% whole‑milk mozzarella, thick‑sliced pepperoni, sliced sausage, and hardwood‑smoked bacon, this pie gives meat lovers that classic, salty‑savory, game‑day rush with the bonus of a crisp, foldable New York crust you can really sink into. 🍖
- Spicy Hawaiian Pizza: Fresh mozzarella, house‑aged tomato sauce, spicy capicola, pineapple, jalapeños, and hot‑infused honey collide here for a sweet‑heat flavor bomb, so guests can expect bold tropical notes, real spicy kick, and that signature brick‑oven char that keeps every bite exciting. 🌶️🍍
- Supreme New York‑Style Pizza: Layered with house‑aged tomato sauce, whole‑milk mozzarella, pepperoni, sliced Italian sausage, oven‑roasted green peppers, black olives, and red onions, the Supreme gives first‑timers a classic “everything” experience with balanced toppings, great texture, and a light-yet-satisfying crust.
- Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese) Pizza: : Built on house‑aged tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, and asiago plus a touch of olive oil, this four‑cheese pie offers a rich, gooey, slightly tangy experience where the focus is pure cheese heaven amplified by the oven’s smoky kiss. 🧀
- Cerrone Margherita: With house‑aged tomato sauce, fresh hand‑pinched mozzarella, chopped basil, olive oil, and sea salt, the Cerrone Margherita gives purists a clean, simple, and elegant experience that really lets the dough, tomatoes, and fresh cheese shine.
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Topped with fresh mozzarella, imported provolone, oven‑roasted chicken, and a house buffalo cream sauce finished with hot sauce, this pizza delivers that familiar Buffalo wing flavor in slice form, giving diners a tangy, spicy, indulgent experience perfect for sharing with friends. 🍗
Atmosphere
Cerrone’s feels like a lively neighborhood hangout, the kind of spot reviewers on Tripadvisor and locals on Reddit call warm, delicious, and full of charm.
The design leans warm and unfussy, emphasizing the brick oven as the star of the show, with that open‑flame energy setting the tone the moment you walk in. 🔥
Friendly staff and a locally focused beer and wine selection make it easy to linger over another slice or a shared dessert. 🍺
It all adds up to a spot that works just as well for family outings, low‑key dates, or grabbing a pie to go while you queue up a movie at home, especially with easy ordering options. 🍕
Bottom Line
World‑champion pies, a true New York brick oven, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients make this Columbus shop a must‑visit for serious pizza fans.
Expect standout specialties like the Smoking Cerrone and Spicy Hawaiian, plus classic Margherita and indulgent desserts.
Casual vibe, friendly service, and cold local beer complete the experience. 🍕
Address:
7830 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
📞 +1 706-221-2778
🕔 Mon–Thu, 3–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 3–10 PM (Closed Sun)