Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the San Diego area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the San Diego area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the San Diego area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of San Diego were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#30. Nonno's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5/5 (575 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5314 Baltimore Drive La Mesa, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#29. Public Square

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1092 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8278 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
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#28. Ambrogio15

- Rating: 4.5/5 (776 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 926 Turquoise St. Ste H San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#27. Mr. Moto Pizza - Seaport Village

- Rating: 4.5/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 879 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#26. TNT Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (298 reviews)
- Address: 550 14th St. Ste 116 San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#25. The Shop: Pizza + Wine - Ocean Beach

- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1929 Cable St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Pizza
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#24. MAKE pizza+salad

- Rating: 4.6/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 699 Park Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Italian
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#23. Lucca's Pizzeria and Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2195 Station Village Way Ste A San Diego, California
- Categories: Desserts, Pizza, Italian
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#22. Ulivo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1776 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
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#21. Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (728 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1652 Camino Del Rio North San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
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#20. Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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#19. Mom's Pizza and Pasta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3422 Tripp Court Ste A San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#18. Oltre Mare

- Rating: 4.6/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4286 Cass St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
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#17. Zia Gourmet Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3311 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Sisters Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Fourth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. The Pizza Joint

- Rating: 4.7/5 (448 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7094 Miramar Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Burgers
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#14. Square Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4508 Cass St. Ste C San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#13. Cucina Caprese

- Rating: 4.7/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3545 Midway Drive Ste East San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#12. Clem's Tap House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4108 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#11. American Pizza Manufacturing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Address: 7402 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. BoujieMana

- Rating: 4.7/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3545 Aero Court Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Pizza
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#9. Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina

- Rating: 4.7/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1040 University Ave. Ste B101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#8. Siamo Napoli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1870 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3959 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Italian, Vegan, Pizza
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#7. Massachusetts Mike's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (418 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#6. Axe Thro Co

- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 4428 Convoy St. Ste 310 San Diego, California
- Categories: Axe Throwing, Pizza, Beer Bar
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#5. Pizza e Birra

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3625 India St. Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Chicken Wings
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#4. Gelati & Peccati

- Rating: 4.8/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3068 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Gelato, Pizza
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#3. HillCrust Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 University Ave. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Pizza, Salad
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#2. The Pizza Standard

- Rating: 4.8/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10462 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza
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#1. Criscito Pizza

- Rating: 4.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10675 Calle Mar de Mariposa San Diego, California
- Categories: Pizza, Gelato
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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