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Paulie Gee's Short North

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👍👍 Quite possibly the best pizza in Columbus! The toppings are high quality and work well with each other on the pizza. I loved the sweet and salty combination on the Cherry Jones pizza. The staff is very friendly and they have a great take out system set up for the pandemic. This place will certai... People often mention pizza, great, good, pizzas, time, Columbus, delicious, crust, quality, Paulie,


Address

1195 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, United States

Website

pauliegee.com

Contact

+1 614-808-0112

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (714 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Luke K. 4 months ago on Google • 425 reviews
    Solid spot for pizza. Good flavors and if you like neapolitan style crust it's probably the best in Columbus. Took a long time for our pizza to come out and parking is a little hard but it's a worthwhile spot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike R. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite possibly the best pizza in Columbus! The toppings are high quality and work well with each other on the pizza. I loved the sweet and salty combination on the Cherry Jones pizza. The staff is very friendly and they have a great take out system set up for the pandemic. This place will certainly be in my normal rotation!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matthew V. 2 years ago on Google
    I was excited to try this Short North restaurant and had heard nothing but good things. To be fair, the food we had was fresh, hot, and delicious on our visit. Sadly, however, I will not be returning any time soon. One of the key features is an open kitchen and a small wood fired oven in the back of the dining room, with pies being created in full view of all patrons. On the night we visited, the gentleman preparing the made-to-order crusts had exceptionally long, unrestrained and unkempt hair dangling over his work and the food of anyone ordering a pizza. While he was wearing a hat, I believe him to be in clear violation of public health codes, not to mention common sense and courtesy. It was rather disappointing, unappetizing, and speaks volumes to the management and ownership of this location. If this is the attitude towards cleanliness and safety they present to their guests out in public, I shudder to think of the condition in areas well out of view. Please eat here at your own risk and consider another option if you share my concerns for your health and safety.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SAVY C. 10 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    I've been waiting to try this place out. Finally, I did today with my 7 yr has a kick start to summer. All their round pizzas are 12" but they also have Sicilian style which are square and the come in six pieces. My son got the pep and cheese, and I got the Supreme and mots. The dough was crispy, thin, great chew, and overall delicious. They don't have a huge menu, which I like that it is simple. There are lots of options for vegetarians and vegan options, too. Hope yall give them a try. My 7 yr old ate almost the whole 12" lol. Great for happy hr if you're looking for a place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zac W. 2 years ago on Google
    Saw this place in article of best pizza spots around the city and gave it a try. If neapolitan style is your type of pizza then you gotta give this place a try. All 12inch pies that are fresh and full of flavor. Taste just as good reheated the next day as well. Give the joe pep and Jeb garden pizzas a bite. It is better to dine it as you will be served quicker than take out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy B. 1 year ago on Google
    We got take out but this place looks like an awesome spot to hang out. Pizza was fantastic. Those char bubbles, the sauce, everything was great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prayag P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the wood fire pizzas here. Amazing crust. Good service and ambience. Will return and recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federico P. 1 year ago on Google
    For sure the best pizza in Columbus! I use to make pizza at home all the time… but if I need to go out for pizza, Paulie Gee’s is for sure my to-go place. Pizza is delicious and quality of the products is very high. Crust (Neapolitan Style) is very light and digestible. I love it and I could it 2 of them! Place is nothing fancy but it is pretty cozy and servers are nice and really help.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grant D. 3 months ago on Google • 203 reviews New
    I went to Paulie Gee’s for the first time tonight but I e been to many other pizza places in Columbus before. I can co directly say this is the best pizza in Columbus. THE CRUST! Its chefs kiss perfect. It has good structure but also gives a little and has good ratio with toppings. Wood fired adds a delightful taste and crisp. One of the people I dined with got a deep dish and I was very impressed with this as well- super crispy cheese on the edges, and well incredible. I’m not sure if I’ll do a deep dish or a traditional next time Because they are both so good. The only criticism I’d say is we ordered the Caesar salad and it really was quite spicy and I didn’t expect it. I wish they had more sides and maybe even a dessert menu but they do pizza extremely well so I’m glad they at least do that and offer a lot of variety in terms of toppings and crust type! I’ve heard to get the true deliciousness you should done in and not take this to go! I’ll be thinking about this pizza for a long time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary Kay C. 10 months ago on Google • 180 reviews
    Stopped in for dinner while kids were at Skullys down the street. So delicious! Great service, great atmosphere, and great food! We had the Cea-sal and Cheese Square. It was 1/2 price wine for Thursday. Would definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Avo C. 3 months ago on Google • 137 reviews New
    5 stars for hellboy! Love honey on pizza, it’s such a good combination. 4 stars for Jeb’s garden, the cashew ricotta is pretty interesting in texture. The clumps of chili oil on top of the pizza is spicy! The clumps are pretty a little big too imo so if you accidentally eat a mouthful of that, o Mannnnn. Squares are very thick crunchy pieces, it takes longer to bake but well worth the wait. Caesar salad is good, it has crunchy croutons crumbles and bacon bites. I love the crunchy crouton crumbles! Sometimes the bottom and crust is more burnt then other times, I personally like it less burnt/black.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan G. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a good happy hour spot, check out this hip pizza joint in the Short North. I came here with some coworkers and we enjoyed half off drinks drinks (M-F, 5-7), as well as daily specials. They have a wide variety of thin crust pizzas (serves 1-2) as well as thicker "squares" (serves 2-3). I was told to get the "Hellboy" pizza, which is covered in Mike's Hot Honey and was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sydney A. 7 months ago on Google
    Delicious food! Each pizza costs about $20, so the bill racks up quickly, but the quality of the ingredients makes it worth it. Nice ambience--low lighting. We went later in the evening around 7:30 pm. My Father and I each got our own pizza, and it was great! My Dad ate the entire pizza (6 slices), and I ate half and brought the rest home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Shockingly good! Wasnt expecting to like it as much as I did. We split a Joe Peppetoni with hot honey and I couldnt stop eating it. Definitely want to try their square pizza next time so I will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam S. 2 years ago on Google
    The nights were getting colder so me and my s/o had to go find ourselves a crispy, hot, soft, tasty pizza and this was the perfect choice. We got the cacio pepe pizza and I was astounded. The marinara on the side was hot and freshly made making this an experience to remember
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salma K. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant was delicious and worth the wait. We ordered the White Spinach Pizza and the Square Cheese Pizza. They were both 10/10. We almost decided on coming back for a second time during our trip, but were also happy to see they had a Chicago location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Neapolitan style pies with selection of craft beers and wine. Very cool vibe and super friendly staff. Was visiting from out of town, and this has to be one of Columbus’ best pies!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Billy Smerka J. 4 months ago on Google • 145 reviews
    I prefer the slice shop in Brooklyn. But, this might have been the best neopolitan style I have ever had. I've pizza toured New Jersey, New York and New Haven. Razza in New Jersey gets the attention and it doesn't beat this pizza. Our server was less than engaged but that did not take away from the food quality

  • 4/5 Alice S. 5 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    This place is cute, maintains kind of a dive vibe in the heart of the short north. Not a huge menu but the food is solid. Plenty of vegan options, except for the salads, oddly. Service was quick and attentive. Pricey - when I went the menus were $24-26 for a small pizza. We went on sweatpants Sunday so the deal made it a bit more affordable.

  • 5/5 Joe M. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    The round has become my favorite pizza in Columbus. It tastes a lot like Frank Pepe's in Boston.

  • 4/5 Amy L. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    First time here, short wait but not a problem. Ordered the square pepperoni without the hot honey, it was very good. Definitely recommend. It's thick but not heavy. Would go back and try the thin crust.

  • 5/5 Rico G. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic. The Square was delicious. The quality was only exceeded by their excellent service. Super friendly staff who took our concerns to heart and listened and made our experience wonderful. Will be back many times over. The veggie pizza was also solid. The Cashew cream was so good.

  • 5/5 Eleanor R. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m such a fan! It’s almost always busy so wait times are long but so worth it. If I’m not mistaken, this is the only location outside of NYC. The restaurant has a Brooklyn vibe and staff has been great. The only thing I’d change is adding online ordering.

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We LOVE this place - we come almost every Thursday for dinner with our friends. Courtney is our #1 waitress - her great service plus the excellent Pizza (don’t sleep on the Square Cacio Pepe) makes this place a must stop. If I have 1 critique, they need some more apps… garlic knots please!!

  • 5/5 Darren R. 2 years ago on Google
    If you like Neapolitan style and Detroit Square pizza this is the place to visit in Columbus. Mix drinks are delicious. I recommend the easy listening.

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pizzas. Wednesday is 3 for $33 which is great!

  • 5/5 Donna D. 2 years ago on Google
    The pizzas are not all what they're cracked up to be I'd give them a C

  • 4/5 Rodney W. 5 months ago on Google
    Another one of those places with good food where the food is not quite as good as they think and the prices are just a touch too much for comfortability. Those kinds of businesses seem to be everywhere these days. Don't get me wrong, the food is good, just not great.

  • 5/5 E S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute quality here. Amazing pizza and a cool vibe. I could eat here every night. If you haven’t been…go now!!

  • 4/5 Jake G. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff is always friendly and helpful on the phone when ordering and asking any questions about the menu. They offer a variety of vegan options which are great because they are dairy free! The pizzas are a decent size- probably about 13” across. I specifically love the 3/ 30$ deal and get the vegan pies. They are all great however my favorites are the simple and red, in ricotta da vegan, and the Daniela spinaci. The pies are always cooked perfectly especially the crust. The vegan square pie was great, however I was a little disappointed with the size, it seemed a little small. I can’t wait until the restaurant is eat in again. It’s always best to eat the pie super fresh. Overall I love Paulie gees. I have ordered from them consistently for some time and it’s the same quality every time I place an order.

  • 4/5 beth d. 11 months ago on Google
    Great square pizza with Enzo pepperoni. Had the lemoncello spritz but it was bitter. Would go back for pizza.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 10 months ago on Google
    I am unable to eat dairy but love pizza. Paulie Gee's has the best vegan pizza option I have ever had and it is not $55+ like some other local chains. I ordered from here last night for the first time but it will most certainly not be my last!

  • 5/5 Steve I. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pizza in Columbus! Their deep dish pizza is the best deep dish i’ve ever had and their normal wood fired pizza has a great selection of pizzas with a solid happy hour. Just wish they had more takeout hours available.

  • 4/5 Jason 1 year ago on Google
    We had The Donna…on this particular combo of toppings, we kind of missed not having sauce. BUT the “cheddar edge” is chewy, crispy, briny, and delicious. The main part of the crust is light and fluffy and fresh. Goat cheese, honey and basil is a great combination of flavor on top with the rest. Little pricy at full cost for our budget, but nice price point at happy hour for the quality!

  • 5/5 James S. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! The pizza was perfect!

  • 5/5 V R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is now one of my favorite pizza spots. It's hard to find job traditional pizza in Columbus. This reminds me of a more unique pies and Pints. I ordered the Mootz which was a garlic flavored pizza. My girlfriend ordered the Greenpointer which has the Arugula and shaved Parmigiano. Both pizzas were extremely good! The tartness of the Arugula really surpsied me with how well it went on the Greenpointer pizza. The Mootz had the perfect garlic flavor, and the crisp Spinach was just the icing on top. This place is not cheap though, so make sure you are ready to spend $30+ dollars on pizza.

  • 5/5 Sam D. 2 years ago on Google
    Paulie Gee’s matches the vibe of chilling at your favorite cousin’s house party (all the waiting staff were wearing beanies, gosh darn). It feels relaxingly industrial with ceramic tiles lining the floors balanced with dim, yet warming lighting. The environment is lively, but not so loud that it’s difficult to hold a private conservation. I visited in January and sat by the door, and I must say there was a bit of a draft. Paulie G. offers an exciting drink menu with some unique choices. The Kalimotxo and limoncello spritz were sipped on. I also ordered some Neapolitan-style pizzas. I’m a vegetarian and was happy to see there were plenty of options. The dough was the star; the amazingly crispy yet chewy crust needed not a single topping (they were appreciated, however). The pizzas were ready quickly with beautifully charred air bubbles in their 12 inch form, which is about enough for one person and a snack the next day. I tried: - The Caio e Pepe Pie: inspired by the pasta dish; chilled burrata swaddled by the warm embrace of melty mozzarella and pecorino with plenty of black pepper. I became emotionally distraught when it was all gone. - The Trustfall Pie: I closed my eyes, crossed my arms, and fell into the arms of a wonderful mushroom pie with red sauce that had a bit of a red pepper flake kick. None of the pizzas are overloaded with sauce and toppings and are well-balanced. There aren’t a lot of things that shivery Central Ohio has in common with picturesque Napoli, but Paulie Gee’s is bringing a slice of Italy and their unique pizza style to Columbus. Square Detroit-style pizzas are available, but it feels wrong to not get a thin, chewy Neapolitan-style pie from a place with a wood fire oven. I feel a degree of separation anxiety from the pizzas at Paulie’s, and I will definitely stop by when I’m in the Short North again.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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