Of all of the pizza joints in Columbus, it's Tommy's that has established the most loyal following among locals, who claim the pies are among the best in the world. Midwestern to the core, each of the five central Ohio locations slices pizzas into squares and decorates its walls in Buckeye and Big Ten paraphernalia. But the fare they offer is purely Italian-American, originating from founder Tommy Iacono's family recipes brought from overseas when he founded his first restaurant in 1952. Subs, spaghetti dinners and noodle dishes are all well above average, but the real draw at Tommy's is the selection of gourmet pizzas, made to order in 11-, 13- or 15-inch sizes. With a cracker-thin crust and house-made dough and sauces, pies are loaded with up to six toppings ranging from salami, beef and Italian sausage to pineapple, smoked oysters and anchovies. Other ringers include the hot Italian sub (with ham, salami, pepperoni and cheese), the Italian sausage sandwich (a house-made Italian sausage patty and spaghetti sauce on a Kaiser roll), and classic spaghetti and meatballs. Tommy's is particularly popular among the university crowd, since most locations remain open late on the weekends. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Late-night Fri–Sat. Hours vary by location.