Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in San Diego by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in San Diego by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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 180 slices of pizza in a year, 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.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in San Diego using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, gluten-free, vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Pockets Billiards & Brew
- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5610 Kearny Mesa Road Ste East San Diego, California
- Categories: sports bars, pool halls, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. TNT Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (233 reviews)
- Address: 550 14th St. Ste 116 San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mr. Moto Pizza - Seaport Village
- Rating: 4.6/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 879 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Zia Gourmet Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1099 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3311 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Lark & Owl
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5604 La Jolla Blvd. Ste A San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, juice bars & smoothies, acai bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Oltre Mare
- Rating: 4.6/5 (571 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4286 Cass St. San Diego, California
- Categories: italian, pizza, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pizza Guys
- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1975 Garnet Ave. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: salad, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Shop: Pizza + Wine - Ocean Beach
- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1929 Cable St. San Diego, California
- Categories: wine bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sisters Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (658 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3603 Fourth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mom's Pizza and Pasta
- Rating: 4.7/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3422 Tripp Court Ste A San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, italian, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Clem's Tap House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4108 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: tapas bars, cocktail bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Cucina Caprese
- Rating: 4.7/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3545 Midway Drive Ste East San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Square Pizza
- Rating: 4.7/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4508 Cass St. Ste C San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Pizza Joint
- Rating: 4.7/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7094 Miramar Road San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Massachusetts Mike's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (356 reviews)
- Address: 435 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Siamo Napoli
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1645 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3959 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: italian, vegan, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina
- Rating: 4.8/5 (557 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1040 University Ave. Ste B101 San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Pizza e Birra
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3625 India St. Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, beer bar, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Clem's Station
- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4715 Monroe Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: bars, pizza, burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Pizza Standard
- Rating: 4.8/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10462 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. HillCrust Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 University Ave. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: cheesesteaks, pizza, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Concepto Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 342 Euclid Ave. Ste 404 San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, italian, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gelati & Peccati
- Rating: 4.8/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3068 University Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: gelato, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pacific Pizza
- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, food stands, caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Stella's Pizza Pie
- Rating: 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza, caterers, food trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Criscito Pizza
- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10675 Calle Mar de Mariposa San Diego, California
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Circle Pizza & Market
- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 407 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, California
- Categories: burgers, pasta shops, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. BoujieMana
- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3545 Aero Court Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: mediterranean, salad, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. San Diego Pizza Company
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: San Diego, California
- Categories: food trucks, pizza, caterers
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
