Frequently Asked Questions

Our traditional crust is thin, our crispy pan is thick and our hand tossed crust is in between – not too thick, not too thin. There are currently 14 pizzerias that offer a Gluten Free crust, as well. For more information about our Gluten Free options, please view our Gluten Free Pizza Fact Sheet.

It was Buddy’s Aunt Dena’s recipe that first specified that the ingredients go under the cheese, and it’s become a LaRosa’s tradition. Some toppings, like spinach or tomato, need to go on top because they have a lot of water in them, and it needs to bake out. Other meat items, like bacon, taste better when they bake on top and get nice and crispy. If you'd like some toppings on top of the cheese (like pepperoni), just ask us and we’ll be happy to do it!

Yes. We can make a pizza for you that has not been fully baked in our ovens. This is perfect for you if you’re not going to eat the pizza right away. You can refrigerate it at home, then take it out when you're ready to bake it. You can also freeze the pizza, just allow about a half hour thawing time before you bake it.

Keep "Bake at Home" pizza REFRIGERATED until ready to bake.

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Place pizza on baking sheet. Make sure box liner is not under the pizza.
3. Bake at 350°F for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
4. For a crispier crust, place pizza directly on center oven rack.

Note: Time in oven can vary based on oven type and number of toppings on the pizza.

To reheat half a pizza or more at one time, the oven is the best option:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Remove only the pizza from box and place on a cookie sheet or a pizza pan. Do not put the pizza liner in the oven.
3. Place the pizza in the center of the oven and set time for 10-12 minutes.
4. Not all ovens bake the same, so time may vary. Check at 10 minutes and look for a crisp, dry crust, melty cheese and toppings heated through.
5. Time to reheat may also vary depending on crust thickness and amount of toppings. Adjust bake time accordingly.
6. Add more time as thickness of crust and number of toppings warrant.

We can put no more than 6 different toppings on a pizza, because a pizza with more than 6 different toppings simply wouldn’t bake well in our ovens.

We can put no more than 6 different toppings on any one half of a pizza. There can also be no more than a difference of 4 toppings per half (For example: a large pizza with 1/2 plain, 1/2 pepperoni, sausage, mushroom and onion). Anything more and the pizza simply wouldn’t bake well in our ovens.

Mozzarella, Ricotta, Romano, Aged Provolone

Sorry, no, we can’t partially bake a calzone. Since the crust is folded over, it would not rise enough as we pre-baked it to be the delicious product you’d expect to come out of your oven at home.

The maximum number of toppings we can put in a calzone is 3. Any more toppings and the calzone simply wouldn't bake well in our ovens.

Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) is a high-sodium preservative that is mostly used in pre-packaged and frozen products. MSG is an ingredient in the ranch dressings that we serve. Visit our Nutrition and Ingredient listing for additional ingredient information.

None of our recipes have peanuts in them. However, some of our recipes contain tree nuts (please refer to our Ingredient/Allergen Listing for specific details). For those with severe nut allergies: we can’t guarantee that all of the ingredients that we use to prepare our menu items have been handled in nut-free manufacturing environments.

Some of our gluten intolerant Guests can get very sick with even a little gluten exposure. So, it’s important that we follow strict preparation and cleaning procedures. That’s why we’ve focused on 14 conveniently located pizzerias that we could “certify” in preparing and serving gluten free pizza. We hope that our Guests who choose gluten free won’t mind a little drive in the name of keeping people safe.

We've gotten many requests for all kinds of gluten free products: pizza, hoagys, pasta, etc. But we wanted to focus on one thing with which we could do the best job. Since pizza represents over 60% of what sells on our menu, we decided that we could make more of our gluten intolerant Guests happy by adding gluten free pizza to the menu.

There are actually other gluten free selections currently on our menu. However, just as we follow strict preparation and cleaning procedures for our gluten free pizza to keep our Guests safe, we’d do the same with any other selections, too. We currently don’t have those procedures in place. After we learn more from our gluten free pizza experience, we’ll consider adding procedures for other gluten free selections already on our menu. Then we’ll let our Guests know all the selections that are gluten free.

We follow very strict cleaning and preparation procedures to keep our gluten intolerant Guests safe. For every gluten free pizza we prepare, we change gloves, use a separate clean set of utensils, clean the pizza making surface, and use sauce, cheese and toppings from supplies that have not been used on other pizzas. While we take every precaution, it’s still possible flour transfer could pose a problem for Guests with severe gluten intolerance. So, we let our Guests know that so they can make an informed decision about eating with us.

Anderson, Boudinot, Centerville, Dublin (Columbus), Hebron, Jackson, Kenwood, Lexington - Richmond Rd., Lexington - Southland, Louisville - Springhurst, Mason, Oxford, Queensgate, Taylor Mill - Trifecta. For more information about our Gluten Free options, please view our Gluten Free Pizza Fact Sheet.

We don’t currently feature eggs or entrees made with eggs on our menu. So, in that regard, we are 100% cage-free. Some of the condiments that we use on some of our menu selections do include eggs as a minor ingredient. We are committed with the makers of those condiments to being 100% cage-free by 2025 on those ingredients.

Try our double hoagys. A double hoagy has an extra steak patty, and on Royals and Baked Buddies, there is double meat and double cheese. You can order Double hoagys for a small additional charge.

These hoagys are very similar, but the Baked Buddy includes pepperoni as an extra meat ingredient. It is served with pickles, onions and pizza sauce.

Yes, if that meat already comes on the hoagy. So, you might consider substituting more salami instead of the capocolla on your Royal. You can add meat that doesn't already come on it to a hoagy at an extra charge.

Absolutely. We have many sauces to choose from. Some sauces would have to be served on the side. There are a few sauces that there may be a small charge for.

You can put lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, banana peppers, jalapeño peppers, green peppers or black and green olives on your hoagy, free. You can even add pepperoni, bacon or any other meat, for a small extra charge.

Cheese and bacon, yummmm. Just let us know, and we can do it for a small extra charge.

Yes. You can substitute any of our sauces or dressings at no extra charge.

Sure, for a small extra charge.

Yes, you may. Additional items or any additional salad dressings can be ordered for a small additional fee.

Yes, the dressings for all of our salads come on the side for pickup and delivery orders. We only pre-mix the dressing into JoJo’s BLT salad when you dine-in.

No, our Family Recipe lasagna is made with meat in the sauce.

Our lasagna is prepared and baked with the beef already inside, so we can’t remove it. We can put our family recipe spaghetti sauce without meat on top of the lasagna on request.

The two cheeses inside our lasagna are Provolone and Ricotta.

Mondays and Tuesdays are Spaghetti-A-Plenty: Adults enjoy spaghetti, breadsticks and salad. Still hungry after the first serving? We’d be happy to bring out a little more! Wednesdays are Kids Pizza Night: Kids choose their own 1-topping kids pizza. Meal includes kids beverage choice and a chocolate chunk cookie or Dick & Jane™ whole grain sweet crackers.

We can put extra spaghetti sauce on your spaghetti. But, if you order meat sauce, Alfredo sauce or order the sauce on the side, there’s a small additional charge.

Our meat ravioli is no longer prepared with spinach. When our cheese ravioli is prepared, the provolone and ricotta are mixed together, so we can’t hold one or the other.

Certainly! We can put either of those or mushrooms in your sauce for a small additional charge per serving.

Yes, you can use our online Catering Builder or call us at 513.347.1111 and press “3” or 888.LAROSAS (it’s a free call!) to place a catering order.

Pizza, of course. But we also offer trays of hoagys, ravioli, spaghetti, lasagna, salads, starters, wings, desserts, garlic bread sticks…everything you’d want for a hearty Italian meal. We even cater group boxed lunches which include a half hoagy, small salad, chips and a chocolate chunk cookie. Check the front counter for our Delivery Carry-Out Catering Menu the next time you join us in one of our dining rooms, or you pick up an order.

Each tray serves 10 people and includes 10 sets of napkins, utensils, and plates. Trays of salad and garlic bread can also be ordered to accompany your pasta.

We offer a wide variety of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Cinnamon Dippers and Smashed Cannoli, just to name a few. Tempted yet?

Yes. All our pizzerias accept Visa and MasterCard, and some pizzerias accept other cards as well. Call us at 513.347.1111 or 888.LAROSAS (it’s a free call!) and we can confirm for you which cards your favorite pizzeria accepts.

Some of our pizzerias will still accept checks, please call us at 513.347.1111 or 888.LAROSAS (it’s a free call!) and we can confirm for you if your favorite pizzeria accepts checks.

Sure, we can handle your order that way at most pizzerias. Please check when placing your order. Be ready to give us the credit card number and the amount you want charged to the card.

It’s important that we have the phone number of the location to which you want your order delivered because all the address information we have is tied to that number. So, if we don’t have the right number, we can’t find you to deliver to you. Also, we make call backs from time to time to ensure that we serve you the best we can. If we don’t have the right number, we can’t call you.

At many businesses, there is a front desk with a welcome person, or key-in access only to the building. When we arrive with your order, and the front desk person doesn’t know who ordered, or if we can’t even enter the building, your delivery will be late. You won’t be happy, and we won’t be happy. That’s why we need a name and a phone number to which we can get through at any time.

Safety is our #1 core value at LaRosa’s. It’s important that our drivers carry as little money as possible when they’re delivering. Please pay in the smallest bills possible. It’s the safest way to go for everybody.

Call us at 513.347.1111 or 888. LAROSAS to speak directly to a Guest Service Representative, Order online right here on our website or download our mobile ordering app.

You bet. It’s called a "timed order". Just call us at 513.347.1111 or 888.LAROSAS (it’s a free call!) and ask the Customer Service Representative that answers about it. He or she will set it up for you. You can also place "timed orders" online through our website.

Unfortunately, no. Our special lunch menu is for the Guests who visit us in our dining rooms only. We don't extend the lunch discount to carry out or delivery. However, if you're looking for smaller portions, check out our Just Right Combos which are available to-go for carry out or delivery. These can be found on our Delivery Carry-Out Catering Menu.

Right here on our website. Just visit our Deals section (in the main banner), or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Yes. Our Meals For Kids are available for delivery, pick-up or dine-in.

Buddy Cards offer great deals on pizzas while helping raise funds for organizations in the community. Our website: https://order.larosas.com/buddycard will walk you through “How to Activate your Buddy Card”, “Check Your Buddy Card Balance” as well as “How to Sign Up to Sell Buddy Cards”.

Yes, partially. You can tear off the top, clean portion of your box and recycle it. The bottom half cannot be recycled. We teamed up with Rumpke to help show what can be recycled. You can view the video here.