The Best Pizza in San Diego
Nothing tastes quite like a California style pizza in sunny San Diego. A beach centered lifestyle and access to local wines and cheeses means lots of options when it comes to pizza. From classic thin crust Italian to creative takes based on Southern California's fresh bounty, the best pizza in San Diego comes in many styles. But where are the real pizza connoisseurs slicing up pizzas in San Diego? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We've compiled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top pizza spots according to OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. The result is a top 20 list with everything from cheery craft brewpubs that churn out gourmet pies to white table cloth dining where pizza is taken as seriously as haute cuisine. Get a list of the best pizza in San Diego, hand-selected by the pizza fiends who know the best spots in town. Grab a spot at the table!
| Restaurants: | Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mission Valley, Piatti - La Jolla… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$ |
| Cuisines: | Pizzeria, American, Italian… |
| Neighborhoods: | Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, La Jolla… |
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Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach
$$$$·Pizzeria·
Pacific Beach
- Great for Lunch
- Kid-friendly
- Good for Groups
Californian grown tomatoes picked at the height of ripeness are the secret ingredient in Woodstock’s zesty and rich pizza sauce. This San Diego State University area pizza mecca dr…Read more
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View AvailabilityBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mission Valley
$$$$·American·
Mission Valley
- Cozy
- Good for Birthdays
- Great for Brunch
Known for their Southern Californian take on deep dish Chicago style pizza, no list of the best pizza in San Diego would be complete without a serious nod to BJs Restaurant and Bre…Read more
Piatti - La Jolla
$$$$·Italian·
La Jolla
- Special Occasion
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for Anniversaries
Serving classic and contemporary Italian out of a charming and beachy cottage, Piatti is the place to go for real old world style thin crust pizzas in the La Jolla area. Executive …Read more
Davanti Enoteca - Little Italy
$$$$·Italian·
Little Italy
- Good for a Date
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Casual
Located in San Diego’s historic Little Italy, Chef, and owner Scott Haris’s Davanti Enoteca is an Italian wine bar with a full menu of pasta, old world specials and of course, pizz…Read more
North Italia San Diego - One Paseo
$$$$·Italian·
Del Mar
- Casual
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for Birthdays
A made from scratch menu based on fresh and seasonal ingredients makes North Italia a staple among locals intent on securing some of the best pizza in San Diego. The Fashion Valley…Read more
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View AvailabilityLa Bella Pizza
$$$$·Italian·
Chula Vista / Bonita
- Good for Birthdays
- Kid-friendly
- Fun
Head to Old Town for the old school pizza at its best from La Bella Pizza. Sister restaurant of San Diego’s famous DiLeone’s Italian Restaurant, La Bella takes the same meticulous …Read more
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View AvailabilityENO Artisan Pizzeria & Wine Bar
$$$$·Pizzeria·
Coronado
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for a Date
- People Watching
Sitting around the fire pit sipping robust Italian red in between bits of a fresh out of the wood-fired oven slice of heaven is what awaits diners at ENO Artisan Pizza and Wine Bar…Read more
Farmer's Table - Bay Park
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Bay Park
- Neighborhood Gem
- Casual
- Local Ingredients
Famous for their local fresh farm to table cuisine that draws right from Southern California’s diverse bounty to create Italian inspired originals, Farmer’s Table also serves up so…Read more
Catania
$$$$·Italian·
La Jolla
- Good for a Date
- Scenic View
- Romantic
Sitting on the top floor of the newly reimagined La Plaza Center, Catania beckons hungry pizza lovers looking for authentic pies like a lighthouse in the famous California fog. Hou…Read more
Backyard Kitchen and Tap
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Pacific Beach
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for Groups
- Casual
The San Diego beach lifestyle is on full display at the Backyard Kitchen and Tap, where guest kick back in cabanas overlooking the fire pit while craft fare and cocktails come tric…Read more
Piazza 1909
$$$$·Italian·
La Jolla
- Great for Outdoor Dining
- Good for Birthdays
- Neighborhood Gem
Housed in a lovingly restored historic beach cottage in the center of La Jolla, Piazza 1909 is known for crafting some of the best pizza in San Diego this side of Little Italy. Mil…Read more
Ristorante Illando
$$$$·Italian·
Little Italy
- Good for a Date
- Authentic
- Cozy
A relatively new addition to San Diego’s historic Little Italy area, Ristorante Illando is known for their devotion to doing authentic Italian eats for a modern Californian audienc…Read more
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - San Diego
$$$$·American·
Mission Valley
- Casual
- Comfort Food
- Kid-friendly
Many people flock to Gordon Biersch Brewery for their award-winning craft beers not fully aware that the modern pub also serves some of the best pizza in San Diego and the surround…Read more
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View More InfoAmbrogio15
$$$$·Pizzeria·
Pacific Beach
- Authentic
- Casual
- Neighborhood Gem
Run by three friends from Milan, Italy, this Pacific Beach gourmet pizza hotspot draws fans from all over the city and given evening. With three different styles of pie available, …Read more
Alexander's on 30th
$$$$·Italian·
North Park
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
Fine dining meets classic Italian and contemporary Mediterranian flavors at Alexander’s on 30th, located in the North Park area. The classy restaurant with its indoor and patio din…Read more
Pacific Beach Alehouse
$$$$·Californian·
Pacific Beach
- Casual
- Scenic View
- Great Beer
Unobstructed views out over the beach and the rolling Pacific Ocean from the second story outdoor patio draw the crowds to PB Ale House, which also produces some of the best Califo…Read more
Isola La Jolla
$$$$·Italian·
La Jolla
- Casual
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
Chef Massimo Tenino’s creative Italian cuisine was inspired by his own Italian grandmother. The beach breeze caressed La Jolla restaurant sports a massive wood-fired pizza over whe…Read more
Nicolosi's - San Diego
$$$$·Italian·
College Area
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for Groups
- Special Occasion
Consistently voted onto lists of the best pizza in San Diego, this San Diego State University area eatery focuses on Southern Italian style fare done family style. Both Sicilian an…Read more
Ballast Point Brewing Company
$$$$·Brewery·
La Jolla
- Great Beer
- Good for Groups
- Fun
With on-site brewed award-winning craft beers and a sunny outside patio to enjoy them on, Ballast Point Brewing Company is one of the San Diego area most famous micro-brewery. Bric…Read more
CUCINA urbana
$$$$·Italian·
Banker's Hill
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Notable Wine List
A California-inspired Italian restaurant and wine shop located in the historic Banker’s Hill area, Cucina Urban does farm to table versions of classic old world pies. Drawing on th…Read more
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