Penso's Pizza-Dover

Penso's Pizza-Dover Founded in Dover, Ohio, Penso’s Pizza has remained family-owned and operated for 90 years.

We have always been known for our high quality fresh ingredients, clean atmosphere, on-time delivery to the counter, and of course the best tasting pizza in town.

🍕 90 Years of MemoriesThis beautiful Victorian home holds a special place in our family's history.In 1999, my father, Ke...
07/23/2026

🍕 90 Years of Memories

This beautiful Victorian home holds a special place in our family's history.

In 1999, my father, Kent Penso (3rd generation), moved Penso's Pizza into this historic building, creating Penso's Pizza & Restaurant. For the next three years, it became a favorite gathering place for so many in our community.

The restaurant was incredibly busy, and we're forever grateful for the support everyone showed us. But running a full-service restaurant meant long days, late nights, and seven days a week. As much as the restaurant was thriving, it came at the expense of family time.

In 2002, my parents made the difficult decision to return to our original location and focus on the smaller pizzeria that generations of customers had grown to love. Looking back, we felt it was the right decision for our family and one that helped ensure Penso's Pizza would continue serving the community for years to come.

Though the building is gone, the memories made here will always be part of our story.

Do you remember eating at Penso's Pizza & Restaurant? We'd love to hear your favorite memories or see any old photos you might have!

Thank you for being part of our family's journey for 90 years.

Happy 250th Birthday America! We will be closed Saturday, July 4th, 2026 and will re-open on Sunday July 5th at 4:00pm. ...
07/01/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America! We will be closed Saturday, July 4th, 2026 and will re-open on Sunday July 5th at 4:00pm. 🎉 🇺🇲

🍕 90 Years of MemoriesThis family photo was taken around 1963 and has Kent Penso (future 3rd generation owner) standing ...
06/26/2026

🍕 90 Years of Memories

This family photo was taken around 1963 and has Kent Penso (future 3rd generation owner) standing to the right of his sister Roxanne and in front of our Corvair van.

If you look closely, you'll spot our old slogan, "Quality Pizza Since 1936," along with a five-digit Dover phone number.

While the vehicles, signs, and phone numbers may have changed, our recipes and commitment to serving great pizza in our community has remained the same for 90 years.

Do you remember the old Penso's van or the days of five-digit phone numbers? We'd like to hear your memories in the comments!

We're back from vacation and the ovens will be hot this evening! 🍕Thank you for your patience while our team took a shor...
06/24/2026

We're back from vacation and the ovens will be hot this evening! 🍕

Thank you for your patience while our team took a short break. We are looking forward to continuing to celebrate 90 years of making pizza for our community.

This week's hours:
• Wednesday: 4–9 PM
• Thursday: 4–9 PM
• Friday: 4–10 PM
• Saturday: 4–10 PM
• Sunday: 4–9 PM

We look forward to seeing you soon!

⛱️⛱️🚨 It's that time of year so be sure to get your pizza fix this week! We will be closing next week, Wednesday June 17...
06/10/2026

⛱️⛱️🚨 It's that time of year so be sure to get your pizza fix this week! We will be closing next week, Wednesday June 17th through Sunday June 21st. We will be returning Wednesday June 24th. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you when we return. ⛱️⛱️🚨

🍕 90 Years of MemoriesThis photo takes us back to the South Wooster Grill in the 1940s, where our founder, Paul Penso, i...
06/06/2026

🍕 90 Years of Memories

This photo takes us back to the South Wooster Grill in the 1940s, where our founder, Paul Penso, is pictured standing behind the bar. It appears the picture was taken during the Christmas holiday based on the decor and the "Seasons Greetings" sign on the register.

Long before Penso's Pizza became what it is today, pizza was served only on select days at the South Wooster Grill. If you look closely beside Paul, you'll spot a sign advertising pizza every Friday and Saturday.

You can also see some of the pizza prices posted in the upper left corner of the photo. A small pizza cost just 75 cents!

Paul started making pizza at a time when pizza was still unfamiliar to many people in our area. He had to explain to the customers what pizza was back in those days.

Does anyone remember the South Wooster Grill or have stories that were passed down from family members who visited in those early days?

🍕 90 Years of MemoriesThis photo takes us back to the late 1940s or very early 1950s in the kitchen at the old South Woo...
06/03/2026

🍕 90 Years of Memories

This photo takes us back to the late 1940s or very early 1950s in the kitchen at the old South Wooster Grill.

The young man on the left is John Penso, son of our founder, Paul Penso. John can be seen here making a pizza at around 16 years old and he helped out in other areas of the business, which would eventually lead him to become Penso's second-generation owner.

The young man on the right is believed to have been one of John's friends helping out in the kitchen. Unfortunately, we don't know his name.

Does anyone recognize the young man on the right or remember stories from those early years? We'd love to hear from you.

We wanted to remind everyone that we will be closed tomorrow, Sunday April 5th 2026, for Easter.Wishing you all a joyful...
04/05/2026

We wanted to remind everyone that we will be closed tomorrow, Sunday April 5th 2026, for Easter.

Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Easter!

We are really proud of how everything turned out.Tolin Designs did a great job bringing this remodel together — especial...
04/02/2026

We are really proud of how everything turned out.

Tolin Designs did a great job bringing this remodel together — especially on such a quick timeline.

Check out these before & after photos and see the transformation!

🍕 We’re Open!Penso’s Pizza officially reopened Wednesday after our quick remodel, and we’re excited to welcome everyone ...
03/07/2026

🍕 We’re Open!

Penso’s Pizza officially reopened Wednesday after our quick remodel, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back. Stop in and check out the refreshed space while enjoying your favorite pizza.

We’ll still be adding a few finishing touches early next week, but the ovens are hot and we’re open for business.

As we celebrate our 90th year, we also added a few historic photos and items from the past to the dining area — see if you recognize any familiar faces or memories.

Thanks again for your patience during the remodel. We’re happy to be back serving the community!

Address

201 E Front Street
Dover, OH
44622

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13303430516

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