DiOrio's Pizza & Pub — Restaurant in Louisville

I rang in my birthday dinner at DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub off River Road, and I’m convinced this place is the definition of happiness… wrapped in dough and smothered in cheese.

First of all, let’s talk about that pizza. Extra cheesy doesn’t even begin to cover it—this was the kind of cheese pull that could double as a bungee cord. Every slice felt like it deserved its own standing ovation. Honestly, if you don’t leave DiOrio’s with a grin and a mild cheese coma, you’re doing it wrong.

The kids? Total jackpot. They spent half the night outside running around and playing, which meant the adults actually got to enjoy their drinks hot and their conversations uninterrupted. I didn’t know a pizza place could double as free childcare, but here we are.

And even though the place was absolutely slammed (clearly all of Louisville had the same idea), the service was flawless. Our server was basically a superhero—drinks topped off, food out fast, and not once did we feel forgotten. That’s a 10 out of 10 performance under pressure.

As if that wasn’t enough, they had the Louisville Cardinal football game on. So there I was: surrounded by friends, kids entertained, pizza that could hold its own in the “cheesiest in the city” contest, and the Cards on TV. What’s not to love?

By the end of the night, I decided two things:

This was easily the best birthday dinner I’ve had in years.

DiOrio’s is hands-down the best pizza restaurant in Louisville.

Now I just need to invent more birthdays—or maybe start celebrating half-birthdays, dog birthdays, even goldfish birthdays—just to have an excuse to...

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