15 Places for the Best Pizza in SF
Everybody loves pizza. Thankfully San Francisco offers a lot of options – from deep dish, to New York, to the classic margarita pizzas in Little Italy.
If you’re in San Francisco, don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy some pizza from the best pizzerias in town. Here are 15 great pizza places that will satisfy your cravings.
1. Del Popolo
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Closed: Sun-Mon)
Open During COVID for: Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Takeout
Address: 855 Bush St San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 589-7940
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Located just a few blocks from Union Square, Del Popolo offers delicious wood-fired pizzas in the Neapolitan style of soft dough with a blistered crust. The Marinara, Margherita, and Arrabbiata are crowd favorites. Right now, they are open for both takeout and outdoor dining.
2. Pizzetta 211
Price Range: $$ | Hours:
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM,
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Closed: Tues)
Open During COVID for: Sit-down dining
Address: 211 23rd Ave San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone:
(415) 379-9880
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Pizzetta 211 is located in the Richmond District that some foodies describe as “fresh heaven in your mouth” and “the best kept secret in SF.” They feature special individual-sized 10” pizzas with a rotating seasonal menu. Their Finocchiona Salami and Prosciutto pizzettas get rave reviews. The only drawback is how difficult it can be to find parking.
3. Square Pie Guys
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Delivery, Takeout
Address: 1077 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone:
(415) 872-9290
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This pizza spot in the SOMA district has quickly become many locals’ favorite for delivery. The Detroit style squares are baked in pans, and they’ve received rave reviews on the crispiness of their pepperoni toppings. The wings are also a popular menu item.
4. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Takeout, Outdoor seating, Delivery, Sit-down dining
Address: 1570 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone:
(415) 835-9888
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Tony’s Pizza boasts an award winning staff and defines the Little Italy neighborhood as the iconic San Francisco pizza restaurant. The ingredients are imported from Napoli, and they offer a variety of types of pizza, from New York style to Sicilian, and also pasta and classic Italian dishes. There’s usually a wait, but Tony’s Pizza is proven to be worth the wait.
5. Golden Boy Pizza
Price Range: $ | Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open During COVID for:
Address: 542 Green St San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone:
(415) 982-9738
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Established in 1978 in the North Beach neighborhood, Golden Boy Pizza is a great option for those who want a slice of “local pizza.” The slices are rectangular, and the dough is Silician style where it stays soft and fresh even to the next day. You can order by slice or by the half sheet. Remember to bring cash as they do cash only.
6. Pizzeria Delfina
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Closed: Mon-Tues)
Open During COVID for: Delivery
Address: 2406 California St San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 440-1189
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Pizzeria Delfina is inspired by the best pizza in New York City and Naples, Italy, and there are 3 locations in San Francisco: Mission, Pacific Heights, and Downtown. This family-owned restaurant boasts a farm-to-table approach, and they offer seasonal selections of subs, meatball platters, antipasti, and pies.
7. Goat Hill Pizza
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open During COVID for:
Address: 300 Connecticut St San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 641-1440
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Craving sourdough? Goat Hill Pizza near Oracle Park has the crust for you to go along with a great selection of toppings. It’s very easy to customize your own pizza, and they have a highly reviewed “Hilda’s favorite” and vegetarian pizza too.
8. Gioia Pizzeria
Price Range: | Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Takeout
Address: 579 Hayes St San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 872-9427
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For those who crave New York style pizza, Gioia Pizzeria is a fantastic spot in Hayes Valley. In addition to their fresh pizzas, they offer salads and sandwiches for any mood. Don’t forget to finish the meal with their house-made Cannolis.
9. Little Star Pizza
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Delivery, Takeout
Address: 400 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 551-7827
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You can find Little Star Pizza in the Western Addition and in the heart of the Mission District. This is the place to go in San Francisco to find authentic Chicago deep dish pizza with a delicious cornmeal crust. Little Star Pizza also offers some of the best gluten free options.
10. Zero Zero
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Closed: Sun-Mon)
Open During COVID for: Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Takeout, Sit-down dining
Address: 826 Folsom St San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 348-8800
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Zero Zero is a great option for thin-crust wood-fired pizza in the SOMA district near the Convention Center. Their popular Fillmore pizza includes Mushrooms, Leeks, Mozzarella, Grana Padano, Pecornio, Fontina, and Garlic Thyme. The restaurant boasts a nice lively atmosphere as well.
11. The Pizza Place on Noriega
Price Range: $$ | Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM & Fri, Sat, Sun: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating, Indoor dining
Address: 3901 Noriega St San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone:
(415) 759-5752
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If you’re spending time in the Outer Sunset or at Ocean Beach, drop by The Pizza Place on Noriega for some great deep dish pizza. All their pizzas feature big slices with lots of toppings. Their spaghetti and ravioli are also quite popular.
12. Cellarmaker House of Pizza
Price Range: $$ | Hours: Mon-Tues: Closed, Thurs-Sat: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Takeout, Delivery
Address: 3193 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone:
(415) 296-6351
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Located in the Outer Mission, Cellarmaker boasts Detroit-style square pizza and a world-class beer selection. This spot does get busy, but for those who are looking for the combination of great pizza and beer, this is the place to visit.
13. Gialina Pizzeria
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Open During COVID for: Takeout
Address: 2842 Diamond St San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: (415) 239-8500
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For Neapolitan-style pizza lovers, Gialina offers awesome thin-crust pizza in the small enclave of the Glen Park neighborhood. The Amatriciana and Americana are some of the local favorites, and their pizzas feature an egg in the middle that is perfect for dipping.
14. Delarosa
Price Range: $$ | Hours: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open During COVID for: Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating, Indoor dining
Address: 2175 Chestnut St San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 673-7100
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Delarosa in the Marina has some of the greatest attention to detail when it comes to COVID safety protocols. The extra precautions are worth it considering the highly reviewed meat skewers, margarita pizza, and shrimp linguine. Delarosa’s salads and cocktails also garner much fanfare.
15. Beretta
