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The Best Pizza in San Diego

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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 Lists. 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 best-of 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!

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mission Valley, Piatti - La Jolla…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Pizzeria, American, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, La Jolla…

Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Pacific Beach

12 reviews

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

100% recommended

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mission Valley

$$$$·American·

Mission Valley

21 reviews

Good for Groups
Good for a Date
Happy Hour

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

100% recommended

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Piatti - La Jolla

$$$$·Italian·

La Jolla

3,768 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

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

98% recommended

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Davanti Enoteca - Little Italy

$$$$·Italian·

Little Italy

953 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

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

92% recommended

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North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

$$$$·Italian·

Del Mar

495 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Lunch
Neighborhood Gem

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

95% recommended

Italian in North San Diego

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La Bella's

$$$$·Italian·

Chula Vista / Bonita

179 reviews

Kid-friendly
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

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

84% recommended

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ENO Artisan Pizzeria & Wine Bar

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Coronado

334 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Scenic View
Romantic

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

89% recommended

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Farmer's Table - Bay Park

$$$$·Farm-to-table·

Bay Park

450 reviews

Great for Brunch
Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem

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

85% recommended

Great for Brunch in San Diego

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Catania

$$$$·Italian·

La Jolla

985 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies
Scenic View

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

97% recommended

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Backyard Kitchen and Tap

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Pacific Beach

203 reviews

Bar Seating
Casual
Great for Lunch

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

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Piazza 1909

$$$$·Italian·

La Jolla

387 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Authentic

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

94% recommended

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Ristorante Illando

$$$$·Italian·

Little Italy

275 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Notable Wine List
Good for a Date

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

100% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in San Diego

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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - San Diego

$$$$·American·

Mission Valley

407 reviews

Good for Groups
Great for Lunch
Special Occasion

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

85% recommended

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Ambrogio15

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Pacific Beach

395 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies

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

100% recommended

Best Overall in San Diego

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Alexander's on 30th

$$$$·Italian·

North Park

2,215 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
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

97% recommended

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Pacific Beach Alehouse

$$$$·Californian·

Pacific Beach

193 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Great for Lunch
Great for Outdoor Dining

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

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Isola La Jolla

$$$$·Italian·

La Jolla

322 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Romantic
Authentic

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

95% recommended

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Nicolosi's - San Diego

$$$$·Italian·

College Area

112 reviews

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

86% recommended

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Ballast Point Brewing Company

$$$$·Brewery·

La Jolla

836 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Great Beer
Good for Groups

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

96% recommended

Vibrant Bar Scene in San Diego

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CUCINA urbana (CAMP CUCINA @ JULEP on Hancock)

$$$$·Italian·

Banker's Hill

5,464 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion

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

95% recommended

Italian in San Diego

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