Giorgio's Pizzeria

It’s been years since I last visited Giorgio’s Pizzeria, but I finally came back for lunch to meet a good friend, and I’m so glad I did. The decor has changed a bit, but the food still has that same heart and quality that made Giorgio’s an institution in San Francisco. For those who don’t know, Giorgio’s has been around for decades. It started with the father and has now been passed down to the next generation, the sons and daughter still run the restaurant today, keeping it very much a family operation. You can feel that warmth the moment you walk in. They are the warmest family. The pizza is still absolutely delicious. They’re generous with their toppings (no skimping here!) and what I love most is that they’ll let you do half-and-half, even on a small pizza, something most places won’t. Prices are also incredibly fair, especially for San Francisco. Honestly, I’d say they’re underrated and under charging with inflation. We tried the shrimp appetizer in marinara sauce with crostini — so good — and a new salad they’re testing for their upcoming San Rafael location, which I heard is opening sometime before summer. I also had the chicken sausage penne pasta and one of their Everything and Corsican (veggie) half-and-half loaded with flavor. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and made with care. I got lucky and saw the family all there. It was nice to see the family working together, one of the siblings was making dough while the others ran the dining room. The crowd was a great mix of longtime locals and families, and it just felt… real. They do takeouts and delivery through third party platforms but honestly, dining in has its own charm. Located right on Clement Street, Giorgio’s sits in one of the best pockets of the city — close to shops, Green Apple Books, and a few dessert spots for a post-pizza stroll. If you grew up in San Francisco, you know Giorgio’s. And if you haven’t been yet, go. It’s one of those family-run places that reminds you why local spots matter. Just remember to feed the meter — it’s San Francisco, after all.

I’ve been a big fan of Giorgio’s for awhile now and would always order delivery. Now that my family has expanded, we have dined in more and have always had a great experience! This is a popular place for families and their menu is very kid friendly! We love ordering the Giorgio’s Special. Our baby also enjoyed his dinner of buttered pasta, steamed broccoli and meatballs with a side of bread!

I needed a quick lunch nearby and I came across this pizza joint. I got a big slice of pizza and a can of coke for $8. I’m not usually a big fan of thin crust, but this slice was crunchy and delicious. The ratio’s were perfect. Will come again!!

The thin-crust NY-style pizza here is pretty good for Bay Area standards. It's not as good as those from any random NYC $1.50 slice joint but their water is different so you'd need tap water shipped from NYC to reproduce their recipe perfectly. I will say Giorgio's pizza is even better as next-day-leftovers after you reheat on a non-stick pan with a bit of oil to add a thin crispiness layer. Don't use oven/microwave/airfryer -- that will just dry it up. For dinner, come early .. the lines for tables were out the door

Took care of us. Look at that plate. Devastated. Meatballs were delicious transcendent.

Popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday after reading rave reviews for the pizza, and it didn't disappoint at all. This is probably one of the best pizza slices I've had in the Bay Area. The pasta was great too, and the service was fast and pleasant. You can order slices dining in too, so we got 2 pepperoni slices, two orders of the small pasta (fusili rossa and a make-your-own pesto pasta). The slices came out huge, not kidding, and were really tasty. The crust was flavorful, the cheese and sauce ratio just right, all coming together for a slice that took me back to NYC. The pasta, even though we ordered small, were enough for probably 2 people or 1 very hungry person (me), and was delicious. The prices were reasonable and they didn't have any hidden service fee add-ons either. A great experience overall, would definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

The BEST pizza I’ve had in the west coast so far!!! Coming from someone that used to have NY large slice pizza everyday for lunch. This is one of the best yet! Freshly made pizza where the crust is in between soft and crunchy. The ingredients (chicken and green pepper) also tasty! Staff is nice too, came around to ask how we thought of the food 👍

Got take out here and it was really good! Thin crust pizzas which I personally prefer more and they have a nice window near their check out area for easy take out. Parking around here can be hard so come with a friend or walk lol.

It's been years since I last visited Giorgio's Pizzeria, but I finally came back for lunch to meet a good friend, and I'm so glad I did. The decor has changed a bit, but the food still has that same heart and quality that made Giorgio's an institution in San Francisco. For those who don't know, Giorgio's has been around for decades. It started with the father and has now been passed down to the next generation, the sons and daughter still run the restaurant today, keeping it very much a family operation. You can feel that warmth the moment you walk in. They are the warmest family. The pizza is still absolutely delicious. They're generous with their toppings (no skimping here!) and what I love most is that they'll let you do half-and-half, even on a small pizza, something most places won't. Prices are also incredibly fair, especially for San Francisco. Honestly, I'd say they're underrated and under charging with inflation. We tried the shrimp appetizer in marinara sauce with crostini -- so good -- and a new salad they're testing for their upcoming San Rafael location, which I heard is opening sometime before summer. I also had the chicken sausage penne pasta and one of their Everything and Corsican (veggie) half-and-half loaded with flavor. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and made with care. I got lucky and saw the family all there. It was nice to see the family working together, one of the siblings was making dough while the others ran the dining room. The crowd was a great mix of longtime locals and families, and it just felt... real. They do takeouts and delivery through third party platforms but honestly, dining in has its own charm. Located right on Clement Street, Giorgio's sits in one of the best pockets of the city -- close to shops, Green Apple Books, and a few dessert spots for a post-pizza stroll. If you grew up in San Francisco, you know Giorgio's. And if you haven't been yet, go. It's one of those family-run places that reminds you why local spots matter. Just remember to feed the meter -- it's San Francisco, after all.

Giorgio's is a gem in Richmond. I have been here countless of times. My children grew up eating Giorgio's, and now my granddaughter eats here in the summer when she visits. Giorgio's offers very basic and original pizza. We always order the original crust, double pepperoni and double mushrooms. In the old days there went that much choice, but now there are options of how you want the crust baked: golden, crispy, half baked.... We mostly ordered to go or splurged on delivery occasionally, because street parking on Clement and in the Richmond is as rare as gold!

Service was professional and welcoming. Place has a cozy feel. Suitable for young people, couples, families, and large groups. Garlic bread was great. Buffalo wings with ranch was delicious. All 4 pizzas were well made and good serving size. Totally welcome it when you're in the area.

Wonderful service Garlic bread was incredibly yummy :) Calzone was huge! Pizza dough for kids (parents too!) to play with Pizza & Alfredo was just ok. But that pull away cheese effect when grabbing a slice was enjoyable to watch and participate in. Will be back!

Lunch for under $5 in the city?!? Nothing is impossible thanks to this spot. My slice was hot and made quickly with a super short wait. Highly recommended!

It is not the fanciest pizza or pasta, nor is it the most authentic Italian food. However I still seem to get a craving for Giorgio's specifically on a regular basis. The ingredients are high quality, and this is clear by the fresh taste of the food. My favorite thing to order is their pasta. The pasta is never overcooked (which is so rare!), and I really enjoy the homemade sauces. The chicken sun-dried tomato pasta is delicious, and lately I am into the fusilli rossa. There's a lot of of the menu I still haven't tried, but I'm already hooked on the pasta!!

This is the most delicious pizza! Thin crispy crust, sauce with a little spice, and wonderful toppings! I highly recommend.

Old school NY style pizza parlor with a nice variety of custom calzones, all wrapped into a friendly Italian family vibe. The pizza is thin with a crispy outer crust while maintaining that signature cheese pull goodness in the middle. We opted for half everything and half Chicken Pesto which I'm pleased to say are both excellent noms. The Rossi Calzone is a nice change of pace and they offer a size for every size of appetite. It's essentially a folded pizza in itself which makes it much more filling that it might appear initially so feel free to share this!

First time trying this pizza place and I must say I really liked it. I ordered a couple slices of Pepperoni pizza ($5/each) and a slice of cheese ($4.50). I'm not big on pepperoni pizza because I find it to be overly salty, however, I really like this one since it wasn't too salty nor greasy. The crust was perfectly crispy and satisfying. Window service was fast and friendly. It's great if you're in the area and want something quick and tasty. Would go back.

It was good to be in town and see our old stomping grounds. Giorgio's serves up a nice slice of pie for the masses. Preferably Giorgio's works great for the parents in town who own children and don't have time to cook dinner. It's also a great place for groups getting together over a casual beer a pizza afternoon. Good service and good hospitality.

If this is truly the pinnacle of San Francisco pizza, then I offer my condolences to every local taste bud currently in mourning. The pizza itself hovers somewhere between "forgettable cafeteria fare" and "microwave experiment gone wrong." The location? Absolutely prime--too bad the interior ambiance transports you not to rustic charm, but rather to the olfactory experience of a 17th-century tavern that's been marinating in spilled ale and regret for centuries. For my first visit, I ordered two slices: one pepperoni, and one pepperoni with sausage. What arrived instead was pepperoni and... plain cheese. A bold reinterpretation of my order, certainly--some might call it culinary gaslighting. The young woman who served me, blonde ponytail and all, seemed friendly enough, though her smirk carried the quiet confidence of someone who knew I was about to regret every bite. As for the atmosphere, let's just say its proximity to what might as well have once been a horse stable feels eerily appropriate. All in all, this wasn't so much a dining experience as it was a historical reenactment in mediocrity.

Been coming here on and off for 30+ years. Tasty local spot, usually reliable and consistent although time before last wasn't as good as normal. We always get the Georgios Special

It's a consistently good neighborhood pizza place where you can get half/half for no extra charge. They have pasta etc as well but I have never tried anything but the pizza. There are a zillion topping options and 3 crust options. Painless pick up at the window. They like you to order online if you are getting it for pick up. :)

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a friend's family after playing SF tourist for the day. We had a party of 9 so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. While waiting we noticed that this place gets a lot of take out orders which is good for them. The staff was friendly and helpful and let us order before our table was ready so that we could get our food quicker when our table was ready. This is what we ordered: House salad (straight and to the point starter salad) Chicken sausage rossa penne (this was a big hit especially with the kiddos and the first dish to be done) Half pepperoni and half cheese pizza (for the kiddos) Half Hawaiian and half Giorgio's Special (for the adults) Both pizzas were great and almost all finished. I am a NY style pizza fan and my only gripe would be that I wish the crust was a bit more crispy but it was still very yummy. I would come back again!

We were visiting the city and decided to try this restaurant, but unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. Our group of 11 politely asked if we could be split into smaller tables since they said they did not have one large enough for us. Despite the restaurant having many empty seats, the staff refused to seat us separately and instead repeatedly being rude insisted that we all squeeze into a table meant for 8 people. The way this was handled was unnecessarily rude, dismissive, and made us feel extremely unwelcome. As an Asian group, it was hard to ignore the impression that we were being treated differently because of who we are, which is unacceptable anywhere--especially in a hospitality business. Dining out should feel welcoming, not discriminatory. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. There are many other places in the city that value and respect their customers.

I've been here a few times and it's pretty good. I know they changed/remodeled the inside either a little before or after the pandemic; and there's limited seating now. You order from the window and they have slices to purchase but there's only 2 options: cheese or pepperoni. I've only gotten the pepperoni and it's tasty and good. It's not the thick pan style, it's thin, but it's not to the point where it's all flimsy when you pick it up. It's good enough to where I've been back a few times for a pepperoni slice.

I wish I could give a glowing review but I just cannot. I bought two very interestingly-named calzones at an eye-watering sum total for pretty simple ingredients! It's cool that one can order from a window on the street. It's cool Giorgio's is still around! It's an SF institution. Parking on Clement is pretty iffy but it's a nice place for a quick bite.

It's fine. Solid pizza. But now its super overpriced so I don't really dig that. Also, the last time we got it I ordered garlic on both pizzas and it was not on there. I called and the guy tried to tell me it was minced garlic and was hard to see. I worked at a pizza place for 3 years and cook plenty of pizza at home, I can tell whether or not there is garlic on the damned pizza :) Overall a great local pizza place. The employees might not be the kindest and the pizza might be pricey, but still solid pizza.

Really good, quality pizza. Classic Italian NY slice. We couldn't resist when walking by because of the smell wafting from the order window. So glad we gave it a try! Wait time around 2 pm was about 10 minutes for our slice.

Overall solid pizza. The staff was very friendly and helpful with us navigating the menu and chatting us up. I really appreciate that, and they had a lot of people on staff in the kitchen as well. The place was on the older side, but definitely kept clean (including their bathrooms). I wasn't blown away by the pizza, but it very much met my expectations. All around solid place!

If you are a True native San Franciscan or are new to San Francisco and raising a family in the San Francisco Inner Richmond or Presidio Heights, Giorgios is YOUR pizzeria. Yes there are new-fangled pizzerias like Amici's, Tony's Slice House which I love but we are talking about Tommasso's and Pasquales level pizzerias. Although it became a takeout only pizza joint during Covid, they did a 50 year old remodel and although much is different as they just reopened their new dining room it just feels good to be back. They have reopened their dining room hours til 7pm for their soft reopening. Menu is the same but visually updated, entrance is now on Clement and not on the corner. Seating area has three fewer booths but appears to cater to more big groups, although capacity seems lower. The pizza crust seems slightly different, but if you are nostalgic for your childhood pizza, this place will bring back memories. Came back to the restaurant with my kids who were home for the holidays and they did seem to still feel at home, so that is a good. Less busy even on a Sunday night after the remodel. Appears as if people take out more often than eating in nowadays

Guys, what is happening to my favorite pizza place in the city, that I have been going to for 10+ years. Please please please please educate the pizza cooks to get back to consistency. I really love you guys. The pizza was undercooked and doughy with little sauce. This is the 1st time this has happened to me here. In the past you rocked a 8.1 today's pizza was a 6.7 at best. Don't fall victim to not caring about Pizza and how you became a staple restaurant in San Francisco.

We loved this place before the pandemic and celebrated many bdays here over the years. We went Thursday after my daughter's high school graduation and were stunned by how bad the service has become. We were there for two hours bc we could not get attention we needed to leave. We had to practically tackle the staff to get boxes to go. They ignored our table and were openly rude when we nicely asked for water refills. In the meantime they all hung out by the front door on their phones. This is not the Giorgios of 2019. Update: Tony reached out to me and was very proactive in apologizing and wanting to make good on this situation. He asked for details so he could address with the staff. We will be back soon to give it another try! I've updated my rating to reflect his genuine concern.

Love the casual, mellow neighborhood feel of Giorgio's. The staff is friendly and helpful. We ordered the Giorgio's Special pizza and the Pesto Cream Fusilli pasta. Both were delicious and paired well together. Give this place a try. If you don't, you're missing out on some great eats.

Why isn't this at least 4.5 stars!? AMAZING pizza and pasta that brought my wife and I back to the food we had in Italy. Speaking of pasta, I also don't get why others are not raving about it. The spaghetti and meatballs as well as the spicy penne were the best pasta we've had in the Bay Area. Service is great - down to earth and no frills.

We only stopped by the window because we were craving a slice on the way back to the car. Asked for a slice of cheese with some mushrooms on top. After a 5 min wait, wow did they deliver. The slice was HUGE and there were so many great things about it. Of course it was piping hot but we were starving and immediately sacrificed the roofs of our mouths with an eager bite of molten cheese. Was it worth it? YES. Because after that, we got to enjoy that crispy crust. It's amazing. I rarely have a slice of pizza that makes me wow but Giorgio's does something special with their crust, the literal foundation to a great pizza experience. Honorable mention to their generous topping of mushrooms, just about covered the slice from edge to edge. They just get it! Loved everything about this slice and I'm sure a whole pie is even better. Can't wait to find out more...

Ordered a slice of mushroom pizza and it was great!!! I love a place that when you order mushroom pizza it's covered with mushrooms! The team at the window were nice and the restaurant is clean. Enjoy!

We order from Giorgio's on a regular basis as it is close to our house. The pizza can be customized and they have a great selection of toppings and various thicknesses. It is one of the best American versions of generic pizza, that is convenient and affordable. They typically deliver within 1 hour.

this place is still great, however i feel its downgraded. while the food still tastes great (esp the garlic bread) i feel the ambiance has fallen off, maybe its better at night like how i remember, but the walls changed the table oroentation changed and it feels less homey if that makes sense. still an awesome store, great workees! go support!

We've tried many and I think Giorgio's Pizzeria has the best pizza in the city. Perfect crust with a slight amount of char and a good chew, a just-right amount of sauce and cheese and generous toppings. All the pizzas are hand tossed and many items must be family recipes. We've been coming to Giorgio's since my son was three and now that we're getting back in the swing of San Francisco life, dining out is at the top of the list. My son absolutely raved about the meatball cheese ravioli with meat sauce. I had a bite and it was delicious, very savory. The best endorsement comes from our picky neighbor who reads a menu like a Chekhov novel (and takes about as long to decide!) We picked up an eggplant parmigiana sandwich as requested and she texted me high praise: "That was phenomenal! The eggplant was cut in perfectly thin slices...and the sandwich was not overloaded with sauce...I could taste the cheese and eggplant. Wow, now I'm hooked!" Gluten free crusts, vegetarian items, pizzas laden with sausage and pepperoni for meat-lovers. They have many specialty toppings to suit every taste. And, don't forget the specialty plates of manicotti, ravioli, lasagna, antipasti and more. Note: Giorgio's has a brisk takeaway business through the front window until 8pm with the dining room open 'til 7 (Fri/Sa until 3).

I'm still learning how I want my pizza made. It's probably because I used to make them with a corn meal crust, I miss that. Georgio's has the regular dough crust. I don't know if it's sourdough but it sure is tasty. Quality of cheese is pretty good too. Everything someone else orders from them that I've had at parties taste better than the ones I order. I just haven't figured out how long I want it cooked or to get thin, regular or deep dish crust, crispy, soft or overcooked. Fresh mozzarella is intintriguing. Sorry, I ate up the pepperoni pizza before I could take a picture. Next time okay. And I will be going back Again and again. My new home pizza place. Yum yummy!

Very tsty slice. Nice crunch on the bottom and toppings were fresh and flavorful! Yummy.

My family and I have been going to Giorgios for countless years and it never fails to hit the spot and amaze us with the flavorful meals served to perfection everytime! The enviornment is very cozy and a place to take the family and the service is very warm and welcoming! I would recommend if your looking for a good pizza or pasta!

Coming from the east coast I definitely have preferences when it comes to pizza. Wanting that crust and char with the thin crust and toppings that satisfy the soul. Giorgios is that for me. Takes me back to New Haven and Pepe's every time. Great assortment of toppings and made to order. Its a non-nonsense, old school pizza house. Come hungry, ready to laugh, smile and eat. Be sure to leave the fancy duds at home.

Giorgio's is a solid, go to pizza place in the Inner Richmond. I have never been disappointed with their pizza. This time, we ordered the Hawaiian pizza. It was very good. Good amount of toppings and I like their regular crust.

Had a nice dinner with my little one. Minestrone soup and pizza (1/2 cheese 1/2 mushroom). The staff were friendly and the pizza parlor was clean. We will be back.

My girlfriend lives right around the corner and every time we are ENTICED by the smell of pizza coming from here. Didn't end up getting pizza this time around but we did manage to grab some of their garlic bread with pesto to eat with our pasta tonight and it really did outshine our whole dinner haha. I would suggest ordering online or calling in for pickup so you can save yourself some time waiting. WILL DEFINITELY be trying their pizza next time I visit!

This is the best pizza I have my whole life i'm not exaggerating literally so good. I recommend this pizza place so much. The people were so nice. It was so quick. It was kind of hot inside though.

This is my neighborhood pizza plus! Great for families. Lots of menu choices. I especially appreciate the excellent service. Everyone on staff seems to work together to ensure customers have a great experience.

We've been to Giorgio's a few years back when the crust was thicker. My bf worked here years ago and still remembers how the pizza used to be. What happened? It looks like round table pizza took over?? The crust doesn't look homemade or made fresh. And the pizza is perfectly round! Also the inside looks somewhat renovated or painted. Nothing wrong with fixing the restaurant but if they're cutting corners due to the cost of repainting, they should have left it as is! Service was average. If you're bringing kids to this restaurant, I guess they wouldn't know the difference. Adults who have had good and great pizza, this will pale in comparison.

First choice for tasty and excellent Italian food. Best pizza around. Service always on point. Clean and well appointed restaurants.

I have tried to call the resturant to place an order, we have been a loyal patrons of the restaurant for the last 15y pluse. We order at list every 2 month we would order lunch. When you call you just get the VM, you can not speak to any one at the end of the massgae it hangs up on you. then you want to place an order on line, you can not order calzon as they have on the manue, you cannot customize the order . Prior to this change you called at 11am you had your order at 12:30 delivered, now the soonest that they can deliver is at 2:30pm this is not service. I welcome change but some one needs to tend the phones, as this is not customer service. This is sad you need to get ahead with the times but not in a resturant that does not pick up the phone to tend to cusotmers . I will miss the food that is amazing and the experience. I am sorry to see that progress has changed Giorgio's Pizzeria. look forward to your reply.

The pizza and pasta is very good. The staff and service is also good. We will go back to try different dishes.

Great ambiance and great food. Love that the crust is not thick and doughy. Food is fresh and not processed and servers are friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Great place for kids and families. Can be loud but to be expected. To go orders are easy because you can order and pick up from the sidewalk window without needing to go inside.

Love their pizza but it can be inconsistent. Our last delivery was so undercooked that the veggies were totally raw and didn't seem to have been exposed to any heat and the cheese was clearly undercooked. Arrived cold too. We requested "crispy", but this wasn't even their "regular golden" crust - it was undercooked bright-white doughy crust. Didn't taste good because the flavors couldn't come together in the oven. If you take a chance you might get a great one.

Needed a quick and nearby bite after we left Golden Gate Park and everyone wanted pizza. Happy we found this spot. The parking is easy and we found a spot quickly but it is metered. We were seated quickly and ordered the garlic bread in addition to pizza which was yummy. My daughter kept commenting on the mural on the wall which she really enjoyed. The ambiance was really nice here and the service was great too! It was kinda chilly inside and tried to eat quickly to get into the car with heat. Overall I would definitely some back and be prepared with some layers if we decide to dine in again. Especially because my family visiting from NY approved this pizza lol! They said it was yummy!

I have been coming to Giorgio's since I was a child, and this last New Year's Eve the family was craving some good ole' neighborhood pizza. Giorgio's sausage mushroom, combination, even a vegan pizza were all delicious! Thanks for keeping the quality and taste as good as ever.

Giorgios is one of the better pizza places in SF if u like thin crust pizza! I took out but suggest eating in if u have a choice! Pizza is much better right out of the oven

How can you go wrong with an institution like Giorgio's?!? We like extra crispy extra thin when ordering pizzas. Pastas are great. Kids love it. We all love it.