Fired Up Pizza

Fired Up Pizza Executive Chef, Michael Rice, has always had a passion for the art of cooking and the joy that is wonderful food. Shortly thereafter, Fired Up Pizza was born.

He began building his culinary skills at the young age of 8 years old in his Grandma’s kitchen. Growing up in an Italian family, Michael’s favorite childhood memories involve his family in that kitchen preparing meals, telling stories and hearing the sounds of laughter. The dinner table was a place you never wanted to miss! His love for feeding people led him to his first culinary experience under

the tutelage of an Italian chef in Columbia, SC. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Marine Science, he decided to take a job in his field. After three years, he felt something was missing and discovered he was not passionate about field biology. Michael left his career and decided to move home to Charleston, WV so he could once again explore his passion in the restaurant business. He began as a pantry cook with one of the top-rated restaurants in Charleston and quickly moved up to the role of sous chef, working under some of the best chefs in the state. In 2008, Michael and his wife relocated to Columbus, OH and he began a successful career with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Michael served as the Executive Chef at Cap City in Gahanna and was chosen to help build and subsequently open The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek as the Executive Chef in 2014. After visiting a friend’s food truck in April of 2016, Michael was inspired to pursue his lifelong goal of starting a business all his own. Nothing is more exciting to Michael than bringing people together over delicious food. And no surprise, his Italian heritage influenced the decision to choose wood-fired, craft pizza. Outside of the kitchen, Michael enjoys listening to music, gardening, traveling, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. Michael believes you should always love what you do regardless of the risk you need to take to get there. He looks forward to sharing his love of delicious and creative food with you and your family.

The world is yours… but this pizza could be too. 🍕🔥Friday plans? Consider them handled.
06/05/2026

The world is yours… but this pizza could be too. 🍕🔥

Friday plans? Consider them handled.

06/04/2026

Eat & Drink If you’re craving a trip to Italy but your wallet’s not on board… let us introduce you to Columbus’s newest pizza spot.

06/04/2026

🔥🇮🇹 The kind of lasagna you don’t ask questions about…… you just get a plate. 🤌

Layers of pasta. Homemade sauce.

Dinner plans? Fuggedaboutit.

Michael Rice

06/03/2026

Some people have a guy…
we have a dough guy. 😉

📍Fired Up Pizza
5601 N High St | Worthington

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

The only question today…. who are you sharing with?

Dine in🍕Patio🍕Takeout

Come hungry. Leave family.🔥🇮🇹

We’re back. The oven missed us. 🔥🍕Family time was great… but now it’s time to get back to what we do best — feeding your...
06/01/2026

We’re back. The oven missed us. 🔥🍕

Family time was great… but now it’s time to get back to what we do best — feeding yours.

Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest. ❤️

Today we’re taking a day to slow down and spend time with the people who matter most.This is Chef Michael’s grandfather,...
05/31/2026

Today we’re taking a day to slow down and spend time with the people who matter most.

This is Chef Michael’s grandfather, who taught us that food is about more than recipes—it’s about family, tradition, and gathering around the table.

We’re closed today so our team can enjoy time with their families, just as he would have wanted.

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with good food, laughter, and the people you love. ❤️

We’ll see you tomorrow.

— The Fired Up Family

05/30/2026

Not all bread is created equal 👀

Address

5601 North High Street
Worthington, OH
43085

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

Telephone

+16142860140

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