DEORIO'S PIZZA INN
3201 Macon Road (Cross Country Plaza)
706/563-5887

Hours: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 4:30-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and open till 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Atmosphere: Casual and friendly. Lots of red-and-white-checkered tablecloths. Joann, Willie, Sue, Carolyn, and that wonderful oven-baked Italian aroma greet you at the door!  Deorio's is Columbus' original House of Pizzology!

Main dishes: Pizza of all sizes and stripes; large salads; lasagna and spaghetti; chicken tetrazzini and chicken parmesan; Italian combination platter; eggplant parmesan; manicotti; rigatoni; and ravioli.

Side items: Italian link sausage; meatballs; bread; mushrooms; salads.

The bottom line: Hand-made Pizzas & other Italian favorites made with their secret family recipe marinara sauce.  A vintage Columbus establishment over 44 years old!  They treat you like family, and have the friendliest service & best tasting pizza available.  Mini pizzas start at $3.25. Larges cost $14.25. The spaghetti dish is $7.75. Aside from the large pizza, the most expensive dish costs $10.95. Lunch specials include salad, main course, & drink for $7.95. Children’s menu available. Take-out available (and delicious - even re-heated in the oven or microwave!).

Crowds and waiting: It can get crowded at peak dinner and lunch hours, but the service is fast.

Article: http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2008/12/11/539132/familiar-food-and-faces-at-deorios.html