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—like 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—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 proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, 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 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-rated pizza shops in the San Diego area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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!

Nonno's Ristorante Italiano

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Public Square

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Ambrogio15

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Moto Pizza - Seaport Village

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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
- Read more on Yelp

TNT 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
- Read more on Yelp

The Shop: Pizza + Wine - Ocean Beach

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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
- Read more on Yelp

MAKE pizza+salad

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Lucca's Pizzeria and Market

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Ulivo Restaurant

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Mom's Pizza and Pasta

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Oltre Mare

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Zia Gourmet Pizza

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Sisters 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
- Read more on Yelp

The Pizza Joint

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Square Pizza

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Cucina Caprese

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Clem's Tap House

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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
- Read more on Yelp

American Pizza Manufacturing

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#11. American Pizza Manufacturing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (172 reviews)
- Address: 7402 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

BoujieMana

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria e Cucina

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Siamo Napoli

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Massachusetts Mike's Pizzeria

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Axe Thro Co

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza e Birra

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Gelati & Peccati

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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
- Read more on Yelp

HillCrust 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
- Read more on Yelp

The Pizza Standard

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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
- Read more on Yelp

Criscito 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
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.