Best Pizza in San Diego (2025)
Set inside North Park’s former post office, Tribute channels the great pizzerias while baking its own path—airy, blistered crusts, market produce, and thoughtful cocktails. Crowned Best Pizza by San Diego Magazine in 2025 and praised by Eater’s critics; it also landed on Italy’s 50 Top Pizza guide, underscoring national-level acclaim. ([sandiegomagazine.com](https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-san-diego-2025/?utm_source=openai), [sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/38-best-restaurants-in-san-diego/born-and-raised?utm_source=openai), [tributepizza.com](https://www.tributepizza.com/?utm_source=openai))
No-frills, cash-only, and a local rite of passage since 1997. The white pie and thin, foldable slices win steady praise from Eater’s editors, while a Washington Post round‑up cited by SanDiegoVille ranked it among California’s top New York‑style shops. The official site confirms current hours. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [sandiegoville.com](https://www.sandiegoville.com/2023/09/washington-post-names-several-san-diego.html?utm_source=openai), [bronxpizza.com](https://bronxpizza.com/?utm_source=openai))
A Golden Hill stalwart for big, New York‑style pies and ready‑to‑go slices, Luigi’s is the spot locals debate alongside Bronx. Eater regularly includes it in its essential and “iconic pizzerias” lists; the official site confirms multiple open locations and daily hours. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/here-are-10-iconic-pizzerias-to-try-in-san-diego/bronx-pizza?utm_source=openai), [pizzerialuigi.com](https://pizzerialuigi.com/san-diego-golden-hill-pizzeria-luigi-locations?utm_source=openai))
Beer‑loving Normal Heights mainstay where carefully sourced ingredients top personal pies baked to match a stellar draft list. Eater calls it one of the city’s most admired pizza programs, and the restaurant posts up‑to‑date hours and events, underscoring it’s very much alive and kicking. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [blindladyalehouse.com](https://blindladyalehouse.com/?utm_source=openai))
A tiny North Park counter that turns out craveable, nicely charred pies and irreverent specials alongside its cult‑favorite burger. Eater highlights it for grab‑and‑go slices, and San Diego Magazine readers named The Friendly Best Burger in 2025—proof of deep local love that spills over to the pizza. Current hours are listed on its menu page. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/where-to-order-pizza-for-delivery-or-takeout-in-san-diego/the-friendly?utm_source=openai), [sandiegomagazine.com](https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-san-diego-2025/?utm_source=openai), [the-friendly.cafe-encore.com](https://the-friendly.cafe-encore.com/?utm_source=openai))
Roman pizza al taglio—light, crisp slabs cut to order—served beside artisan gelato in North Park. Launched by veterans of the Buona Forchetta family, it’s been spotlighted by Eater for bringing the Rome slice bar experience to San Diego; the shop’s site confirms multiple active locations and late hours. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/2019/7/17/20697122/buona-forchetta-gelati-peccati-pizza-gelato-north-park?utm_source=openai), [gelatiandpeccati.com](https://gelatiandpeccati.com/?utm_source=openai))
Run by a Milanese team, Ambrogio15 delivers a super‑thin, long‑fermented crust with Italian biodynamic wines. Eater’s pizza guide calls out its “Milan pizza experience,” and the restaurant lists daily hours and reservations, confirming it’s active in 2025. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [ambrogiopacificbeach.com](https://ambrogiopacificbeach.com/?utm_source=openai))
A Pacific Beach favorite for Detroit, Sicilian, and Boston Beach‑style squares with caramelized edges and playful topping combos. Eater recommends it among the city’s best, and a Washington Post survey, cited by SanDiegoVille, pegged it California’s top Detroit‑style pick. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [sandiegoville.com](https://www.sandiegoville.com/2023/09/washington-post-names-several-san-diego.html?utm_source=openai))
Beloved Bird Rock bakery by day; pre‑order pizza nights Thursday through Saturday with seasonal toppings and excellent dough craft. Eater regularly includes it on pizza maps, and the bakery’s site posts the current pre‑order schedule and monthly menus. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [wayfarerbread.com](https://www.wayfarerbread.com/pizza-night-copy-2?utm_source=openai))
From pandemic pop‑up to East Village fixture, TNT turns out New York, Detroit, and grandma pies, with strong vegan options. Eater spotlights it on the city’s best pizza list; recent listings and reviews confirm daily service and later weekend hours. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [yelp.com](https://www.yelp.com/biz/tnt-pizza-san-diego?utm_source=openai))
Deep‑dish done right—plus tavern‑thin—by Chicago transplants who made San Diego their pizza home. Eater calls it the city’s go‑to for Windy City style, and the company’s site lists both active locations with daily hours. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [leftyspizza.com](https://www.leftyspizza.com/?utm_source=openai))
North Park’s pioneering roaster shifts into a casual pizzeria by day and night, turning out wood‑fired Neapolitan pies alongside espresso and spritzes. Eater keeps it on the citywide pizza map; Axios and the San Diego Reader have chronicled its pizza and neighborhood presence, with hours noted midweek and weekends. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-pizza-restaurant-pizzeria-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/15/caffe-calabria-pizza-aperol-spritz-happy-hour?utm_source=openai), [sandiegoreader.com](https://www.sandiegoreader.com/places/caffe-calabria-coffee-roasters/?utm_source=openai))
