It’s always exciting when a restaurant’s name perfectly sums up its very essence. There’s Kentucky Fried Chicken, whose menu is quite literally, well, Kentucky fried chicken. The Freight House, meanwhile, is located in a historic train depot, while Castle Farms Restaurant is the eponymous castle’s very own restaurant. Today’s feature destination is another on-the-nose restaurant: Pizza By The Pound, a fan-favorite pizzeria in Paducah, Kentucky, where the ‘zas come hot, fresh, and by the lb!

We've all been there: an epic pizza craving strikes, and you don't just want a regular, ole slice...
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...you want a behemoth, multi-pound pizza bigger than your head... and stomach!
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In times such as these, and even for more modest cravings, it's best to satisfy your hunger with a trip to one of the best pizzerias in Kentucky: Pizza By The Pound.
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This classic pizza parlor is a local favorite that's famous for its retro decor and delicious menu of Italian comfort classics...
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...supersized. True to its name, Pizza By The Pound specializes in epic pizzas for epic appetites... really, REALLY big appetites.
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Pizza fans, meet your match: the famous 8-pound pizza from Pizza By The Pound. While this 'za is "only* 16 inches in diameter, it's packed to the gills with dough, sauce, cheese, and meat. It's a food challenge for the hungriest of the hungry!
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Prefer a calzone by the pound instead? Done and done! Pizza By The Pound has a robust menu of Italian handhelds like meatball hoagies, "super" subs, stromboli, and calzones.
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The next time you're looking for a delightful dining experience at a classic, neighborhood pizza parlor, you'll be thrilled to grab a table at Pizza By The Pound in Paducah, Kentucky!
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Have you dined at Pizza By The Pound in Paducah, Kentucky, before? The next time you’ve a hankering for some seriously delicious ‘za, definitely hit up this restaurant! And while you’re in the area, be sure to explore the other amazing restaurants in Paducah, Kentucky.

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