Marion's Piazza

This place is a pizza institution. My palate is biased as I've been enjoying it for 4 decades. Ask for it well done and never forget the sausage, ham, a steak sub and a deluxe dinner salad. The best.

Meh... I know it's a Dayton "institution," but it's TOOOOOO busy/crowded, and on a Saturday night (I do understand that's a BUSY time...) it almost gave me AGITA as I waited for my mediocre order to come through.

Stand ON line (yep, I'm a pesky New Yorker...) and appreciate the semi "well-oiled machine" which is the ordering process here. Unless you're a regular and know exactly what you want, you'd better get a menu, because once it's your turn, you've got a split millisecond to place your order and move aside for the next hungry patron. Service is good/efficient, and you take a step back to wait for your pizza, or attempt to find a table in the HUGE dining area that's AWASH in a SEA of people who seem to appreciate this place a lot more than I did... Go wait on a second line to get your drink and then HOPE you hear you number called for your order. I did NOT hear my number, even though I was standing practically in front of the counter... NOT directly in front, as the harried, overworked cashier (manager?) who begged us not to stand in the most obvious (only available) waiting area.

My 9" cheese pizza and "deluxe" dinner salad (no extra veggies that I could see under the MOUND of cheeeese) were "fine," but truly nothing "special." Yep, I'm a NY pizza snob, but I'm willing to try almost anything once, and while the TON of people working here get an A for effort, the HUGE crowd STUFFED into the large, airless dining hall, so-so food and assembly line production are not something I see myself rushing back to experience again. I'm glad the group that I came with gave me the opportunity to see what I'm NOT really missing....

I stopped in for lunch today with some coworkers and the pizza and atmosphere was great. I opted for a 9" (small) pizza with pepperoni and black olives and it so delicious I ate the whole thing. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back.

I have eaten Marion's Piazza since I was young child. I lived two blocks from the Dixie Road Restaurant until my family moved to Florida. Every time I visit Dayton to see family, I go to Marion's Piazza. It's an institution, I must eat a Marion's Supreme Piazza. There's nothing like it. Thin and crispy, most of all delicious.

Haven't lived in Ohio for over 40 years but every time I go back a Marion's deluxe is on the menu.
My sister was up the weekend of July 1st so I had her bring back several half baked pizzas. My complaint isn't about the pizzas but about the attitude of the hateful manager. There were several half baked pizzas sitting out waiting to be picked up, she went over to see if they were what she ordered and the manager was an absolute jerk and started yelling at her that they weren't hers and to leave them alone.
What an unfriendly hateful jerk!
The manager needs additional training in customer service and how to treat customers.

I love getting this pizza when we are in Dayton.

It's always a super quick turn around from ordering to pickup, regardless of how busy it is.

The Supreme pizza is the one to go for. Personally, I opt for no black olives and think it's much better. The star of the topping is the shredded sausage that they put on. Its melt in your mouth crumbly.

They slice this pizza into squares and it makes the undesirable middle pieces perfect little bites.

Love all locations. Probably my favorite in Dayton now. Dining in clean fast friendly staf, take out orders have only had one problem in 30 years. Strongly recommend. Bring out of town friends. They will love it. Remember it's family dining so expect loudness and laughter of kids

The unique thing about Marion's is the sausage. Ever had a Totino's Party pizza? The sausage on those things is a finely crumbled, almost hamburger-like texture.

Well, Marion's has a nicer version of that same sort of thing. I emphasize nicer, because this is much better than a $2 frozen pizza.

What I just wrote is either going to intrigue or repulse you. I very much liked it, and encourage you to keep and open mind.

Pretty good! Always tasty. you can reserve big tables for party's and family gatherings. The tables are a bit crowded and can be annoying at times when your stuck in the back corner.

I have been a fan of Marion's since I can first recall enjoying it over 40 years ago. I do not recall ever being disappointed. There have been subtle taste differences through the years, likely caused when vendors have had to be changed for various ingredients, but the quality has been consistent. Today, my wife and I stopped in for lunch. The restaurant was clean and our order was taken promptly. Our salads and drinks were handed to us by the time we cashed out. Our pizzas were cooked to perfection by the time we finished our salads. I am unsure what more we could have asked for to make this trip better.