Its been a long time coming and i am behind on my reviews but i really want to write and rave about the new Filippi's location in Jamul . But first i would like to comment on a few recent reviews i have read . James you are correct , the new building and location is a great improvement over the last location . Amy , Please ... really ? You passed judgement on a less than 5 minute visit to restaurant and compared it to a cafeteria in a hospital , really ? The restaurant chain has been a icon in San Diego for decades and i am sure it will remain so . Kudos to the new staff at the Jamul location . The waiter staff , servers , busboys/girls cooks and cashiers have always been pleasant . The food is always fantastic , from the salads to sandwiches to pastas and the world famous pizza . If its your first time or a revisit and you have a deciding moment on your order , try the Fit For A King pizza ... OMG ... It does sit at the top of the food chain ! read more

It hurts me to do a 1 star review and it's for customer service, not for the food. I really love the pizza and pasta for this restaurant chain but you guys really need more attention to customer service I called to order to go and they answer the phone and right after they said "Philippis can you hold" I was left waiting for 12 minutes on the phone that's not a good thing to do read more

I went in last night after work... with my mom treating her out. Was busy but not crazy busy. Our waitress was Brittany, she gave us the worst service I had ever had she never asked how our food was or if we needed anything. Only saw her three times, take our order drop off our food and the bill. Food was amazing but wish we had a different server. read more

We arrived at Filuppis at 820 and were asked by the cashier. "Dine in or take out?" We said "Dine in". She the. informed us the dining room closed at 8 due to covid. There was nothing on the web site which indicated hours might be different and we had driven 30 minutes to eat. We then said we would order to go then. We were advised the kitchen was closed. Literally 820 on a Saturday night. I will never eat at Fillpis again and as a life time SAn Diegan I have eaten here all my life. Chula Vista support Pizzos. This is where we ended up and where we should have gone in the first place. read more

I'm a little late writing this review but better late than never. This review is for the new location of Filippi's. The outside of the building is charming and the grass around it is nice. The inside of the building is less than desirable. White walls, no booths just chairs and tables (pretty generic). Too bright and not dark and romantic. They need to add some decor (e.g., chianti bottles hanging from the ceiling). The service was really good however. Our waiter's name was Wesley. He catered to our every whim and was a good sport. I noticed a few differences in the food, although minor, they make a big difference to me. The bell pepper mixture on top of my meatball sandwich was too salty and it's usually more flavorful with the herbs and spices. I noticed my significant other's lasagna was a little smaller. Also noticed the red sauce wasn't as sweet as usual. The food was pretty good otherwise and the bread fresh and piping hot. I think next time I'll skip my favorite meatball sandwich with extra bell peppers since it tastes so different. I'll go with the spaghetti and meat-sauce with a salad and Italian dressing. Or maybe I'll just give them another try with the bell pepper mixture. Maybe it was an off night and they just made a mistake. The price is right, we did order a lot of food and had plenty left over for other meals. I'd say it was a fair evening, just wish it was the same as the old place. Nothing ever stays the same. read more

I kept repeating it in my head over and over again, Leahnora you can do this...you have self control...You will go in and have one slice of pizza.... I told myself I was only going to have one slice...but what actually happened was a lot of french bread, antipasta, two slices of pizza, and 3 beers. Oh Well!!! It was too good to resist. I watched the other entree's pouring out of the kitchen in utter jealousy, "why isn't that coming to my table?" I shook my head in disbelieve. I came in with a couple of my friends who used to work here who chatted with the owner Steve, who seems to be a crowd favorite. We watched the world series game but I actually spent more time staring at the various carb filled treasures that dotted the red and white checkered table cloths. I lit the candles on our table for a completion to what turned out to be the perfectly cozy ambience and satisfying meal. read more

Ahhh Filippi's, how I love you. Twice a year my friends and I go camping in Potrero, and it has become a tradition to stop at Filippi's on the way home. I literally look forward to this for months, as I live in the LA area where we are Filippi's deprived. Not only is it the perfect food for the long drive home while hung over and exhausted but it's frakking DELICIOUS. This is the best pizza I've had in CA. In fact the only other pizza that has ever even come close was in New York and even that was only marginally better. I think they might put crack in their sauce, it's so addicting. I love the atmosphere, the staff is always incredible, especially considering that our (very large) group descends upon them every year. I have never once had anything bad here. Hell, I've never had anything mediocre here. Damn now my mouth is watering. I may have to make the 2+ hour drive for their pizza now - I know it's worth it! read more

A very disappointing experience. Waited an hour for a medium pizza. First time at this location. I have been going to Filippi's Pizza Grotto's since 1960. Do the math. Will never return to this one. Not even a complimentary dinner salad while waiting. Not even a server to say it would be late for over 45 minutes. I did like the pizza. But still will never return. read more

Really great chain, but this location is my favorite. They stack on the cheese and ingredients, the other pasta dishes are plentiful and very good, and when you get a large pie these guys don't play around. It's not modified, shortchanged or have any corners cut. I love that about this place. You walk in and the prep and ovens are in plain view and the guys are cranking out a great product every single time. When it comes to any other pizza that I have across the country, it's in direct competition with Filippi's Jamul, and they usually come out on top. read more

Did a pizza from Filippi' s the other day..Very good flavor because they build it with great balance crust,cheese,sauce,toppings. first time patrient. I will be returning. I never buy the American pizza dominos,pop john etc. Italiano all the way read more

I'm surprised this place has such a following! While it deserves points for being the only Italian restaurant in Jamul, you're better off just driving to Rancho SD. The pizza is essentially half an inch of cheese over a crust that's too thin and soggy to support it. In theory, there is nothing wrong with the pastas and salads, but the ingredients are absolute bottom-of-the barrel: think watery marinara that might have come from a can, and wilting iceberg lettuce. Filippi's would be much, much better if they halved their portions and used the money to buy decent produce and spices. The sole redeeming factor here is the minestrone soup, which is heavenly and quite possibly the best comfort food that money can buy. Unlike many restaurant minestrones, the broth is thick and flavorful, and has a decent variety of veggies. Get a cup to go, but don't touch the rest of the menu. read more

Good local spot for pizza and variety of Italian food. I like the pizza as long as you don't put a lot of topping. The pepperoni was really good. The Supreme not that good. The toppings were under cooked. read more

I have a responsibility to review this restaurant for those of you who love good pizza. I have eaten pizza around the world and I will say this is one of the worst I have ever had. The crust was doughy and soggy and the layer of cheese on top of the pizza was like leather. We ordered the works which included pepperoni , sausage and mushroom and actually ordered extra mushroom. I do believe that this particular restaurant has no idea how to make a decent Pizza. It is take out only now with the virus problem and so that was all we had for dinner. I did make a great effort to finish one piece with my salad. I finished most of one piece and remain hungry so will search in the refrigerator for something else to eat. Sorry but I have to say I will not return to this restaurant. It's sad because I used to be a bread distributor and I actually sold to this restaurant at other locations and I do believe that the pizza in the past was pretty good so I am shocked to see how bad this pizza is and apparently no concept there of how to make a good pizza read more

Pizza was very bad, the worst I've ever had in my 49 years. The massive amount of cheese was stale and leathery, almost no sauce whatsoever and the dough was soggy yet rubbery. The toppings were not even close to fresh and were under the cheese, so upon the first bite it all falls apart. The owner and management simply don't care, they just want your $28 for a little horrible pizza. Stay away from this place, a frozen pizza is better. read more

We visited Filippi's in Jamul last night -- have been to the old location many times, but this was our first trip to the new place. I first read some of the reviews online (as any good yelper does) so was on the lookout for bad atmosphere, bad service, and filthy conditions. But great food. I found a great restaurant run by the same great people. True, the atmosphere is not as cozy as the old Jamul Filippi's, but it is almost identical to others I've been to around town. No, I didn't think I was in Italy but let's face it --- I was there for the FOOD. And oh! the food! We went real simple this time --- "The Works" pizza and a carafe of chianti. Just one of those kinda nights. The pizza was magnificent as always - and isn't that what it's all about? Even better reheated for lunch today. The service was fine - they were really busy when we got there and our waitress was harried but attentive and fun ("sorry ---- I promise I'll be with you in a moment..."). The floors could have used a good sweeping, but it didn't hurt my dining experience in the least (although I would probably pick up the bread pieces and empty butter tubs if I was busing tables... I almost couldn't resist as a patron...). I'll definitely go more now that they are closer to my house... if I overdo it on the house wine I can stagger home. read more

Will not return because of the bad customer service. We had a birthday party for my mom. 90yrs old. Everything went well until the server dropped the cake next to my mom. She suggested scrapping off the top and serving it to everyone. No apology from her or the manager. They took off one cheese pizza from the bill. She even blamed me because I stood up when she was bringing the cake. I did not touch her or the cake. read more

YUM YUM YUM!! Filippi's in Jamul is one of my favorite places to get food from. It is so so delicious. I have been going here since I was a little girl. I just ate there two nights ago and it is as good as ever. Yes, it is in Jamul but that is fine with me since it is only 10 minutes from my house. Steve the owner is hilarious. He crafts each pizza to perfection. I always get olive and tomato pizza. It literally melts in my mouth. It is the tastiest pizza I have ever had. I also like the provolone sandwich (which is HUGE and cheap) and the salads. Always get the Italian dressing because it is made in-house and it is the best dressing I have ever tasted. The other Filippis' Italian dressings are nowhere near as tasty. I think the decor inside is cute and homey but I typically get it to go. The service is quick and the prices are very reasonable. If you want delicious food come take a journey out to my neck of the woods. I promise you won't be disappointed. This is by far the best Filippi's and believe me, I have tried them all! read more

This pizza is so freaking delicious! Always the perfect spot for a great dinner with family. The pizza taste better here than the Little Italy location...hands down! read more

Filippi's Pizza Grotto in Jamul has moved from it's previous location at 13881 Campo Road. If you are coming from Rancho San Diego, you will meet up with Filippi's on your left as you pass Seven11. Big parking lot and a big sign on the road are prominent. You should not miss it. I have enjoyed Pizza here for years. I enjoyed it in Pacific Beach and also in Little Italy as well. This location has a limited menu but it's decent. I think one of my friends was disappointed they didn't have the Meatball Sandwich he liked...but forgive me if I am wrong about that. The pizza is the best anywhere around the east county. It is delicious and the cheese is just superb. The service is good and the ambient is just what you'd expect from a "country town" restaurant with a good local reputation. The rest of the food is okay. They need to get some real parmesan cheese in this restaurant. It would make a huge difference and I practically guarantee it! Their lasagna and Manicotti are also very good and so is their Antipasto salad. Their bread is good if it's hot. But once it gets cold it's not that great...not crusty. All around this is the best pizza around east county and it's worth a little drive into Jamul, CA and don't forget to say hello and good-bye...we country (San Diego) folks are friendly that way. I am going to list them on JamulCountry.com because they are an integral part of the Jamul Community, here in San Diego. read more

Always love filippis and the one in Jamal is good as well so wish they did a better Italian dressing like the other ones do but overall there food is good and portions are large read more

I have been to other locations for Filippis throughout San Diego. This specific one was off the beaten path but still offered the same menu. The service was lacking a little. We ordered our food and it comes with soup and salad but neither of them was brought to our table. We didn't complain because the food we did order was way more than enough. The garlic cheese bread is delicious, the pasta/marinera sauce was delicious, however the chicken parmesean was more breading than chicken. Aside from that, the place was decent and I would go back. I would just go to another location. read more

The new location is brightly lit and very distracting. The tables are situated too close together and you can sense that the person directly behind you is listening to your conversation. No booths, no atmosphere and depending on where you sit, you can view a blank white wall, brick wall or the back of someone's head. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and it was horrible. It was a thick rubbery blob of something grey on the plate covered in cheese with a side of spaghetti which was tasteless and gross. The sad part was that our waiter never checked up on us only to bring by the check and ask us if we wanted boxes (shortly after the food was delivered). This is one of those places where you don't feel welcome from the moment the hostess stares you down when you arrive and the wait staff is too busy to care. read more

I tried this place for the first time for a family gathering as everyone felt like Italian and it was the closest spot to where we were. We ordered pizza and while the pizza had a ton of topping and a good amount of cheese the sauce was so bland and the pizza crust was extremely soggy, yuck! We also tried the lasagna and the spaghetti and both the pastas were way over cooked with the sauce being super bland. Won't waste my time or money here again. read more

Worst veal scallopini I've ever had. There in fact was no veal scallopini visible, just a gigantic plate of spaghetti with some unidentifiable meat under the sauce at one end and mostly spaghetti under the sauce at the other. The waitress was very nice about it, but I won't be wasting my money there again. read more

I heard this place was good so gave it a try. It was delicious!!! I bought two medium pizzas and a cheesy garlic bread and ate it for two days because it was too filling for one meal!!! Outstanding pizza!!!!! Only 4 stars because it was a little pricey at $40 for this meal but as I said, very filling! I should have only bought one pizza! read more

My family and I have been coming here for years. We love the service when we eat in the restaurant; however, the take-out service is terrible. I called for a pizza order and the young lady who took my order said that my order would take 30 to 40 minutes. When my husband came in to pick up the order, the girl had forgotten about the order and just when my husband walked in, she moved the ticket to the kitchen and told the cook that it was a new order. My husband had to wait for another 30 minutes after he arrived to receive the pizza. This is not the first time that this has happened. We will not be calling in an order in the future. I will have to think twice before coming in to dine as well with such poor customer service. read more

This place sucks! The spaghetti sauce tasted like it was burnt and didn't really have much flavor to it at all. The only thing that I liked there was the garlic bread I guess and this place is out of the way and in the middle of no where which didn't help. I'm surprised this place stays in business. This will be another restaurant to add to my one and done places that I've visited list. read more

I was somewhat hesitant to come here based on the rating it currently has but my husband and I wanted Italian take out and I'm a big fan of the Little Italy location so I decided to give it a try. So glad we did! We ordered the Parmigiana Veal and the Family Combo (spaghetti, lasagna and ravioli). You can order a la carte or dinner which includes Soup, Salad and Garlic bread. We chose the dinners. When we arrived for pickup they had 3 large bags ready for us. I kid you not, they gave us 3 full loafs of bread and all the food was in abundance. I highly recommend sharing. It's a lot of food. The food also tasted great which is why we will be coming back. read more

Every time I go to my Folks home we end up at Filipp's at least one time. This visit we went three times!! This place will not disappoint. Hands down some serious good Italian pizza. Try the Antipasta salad as well. Its very good. You may want to ask for the dressing on the side, cause it does get very wet if you don't. They serve it with fresh from the oven french bread for you. If you want a good Italian food for fair prices, you ll love Filippis. (They make great Lasagna and Egg plant Parmesan). read more

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As a pizza fanatic, Filippi's Pizza is so mouth watering and delicious! Whenever I go, there are always tables available! Since it is in Jamul there are no long wait times. I have ordered the medium (12 1/2 inches) pepperoni pizza and a small order of the lettuce and tomato salad. They bring out bread with the order of salad! All of this for under $25 for 2 people! Their cheese on the pizza is heavy and always stringy, which I don't mind because cheese is great. As a person who enjoys crust, their crust on the pizza is always crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, it is never a disappointment! I have also ordered the Antipasto salad, I am not a fan of this but I do enjoy the dressing that is poured on it. The customer service is great, each time I go they are always there to fill your cup with whatever drink you have ordered before it's even half empty! The restaurant is clean and tidy. read more

The pizza here is really good. Cheesy with perfect crust. The sauce is subtle. We love it!

We went in last night because we were craving Italian food. Couldn't have picked a better place! From the moment we walked in until we left everything was great from the customer service, the taste of the food and the ambience. Wesley was prompt, helpful and most of all friendly. I ordered the family combo of pastas (it was way too much food for me but I do love me some leftovers), my boyfriend ordered the meatball sandwich which he loved and basically inhaled. We will definitely be going back and having their pizza next time. read more

This restaurant has been my families favorite for twenty years until now. The food has always been delicious Steve is a wonderful cook and works really hard to achieve perfection. I wish I could say the same for the customer service. For the last few months the service both take out and dine in has been seriously lacking. Simple things they use to do for their customers they no longer do even upon request. My family just visited the fillipes in Pacific Beach and these simple requests were done with a positive attitude and a smile. They treated us as if we had been dining there for twenty years. Sorry to say we will be making the hour drive on a regular basis for much better customer service. Thanks P. B. read more

I've been going to Filippis for years I particularly enjoy the one in Jamul owned by Steve very good guy which of late has not been able to be there the place has suffered a bit but people get over yourselves it's food in our community stop writing bad reviews please. I've taken my children since they were babies now they're young adults again sometimes the service is off, the food is not necessarily the best, the AC is too cold, but I enjoy the experience and I thank God for the blessing of eating a meal with my children I'm happy when I leave regardless of anything. read more

Chicken Alfredo pizza is AMAZING!!!! Been going here for years with my friends and family. Love this place!!!

Food and Services over the top 25 of us for dinner Steve and company in the kitchen got the food out to all of us at the same time Amanda our server was the best She was on top of everthing the whole evening The family dinner was a big hit as was all the other dishes and pizza. Thank You The King Pins of La Mesa car club read more

So disappointed. I should have read all the reviews before we went last night, but who knew?! I've been coming here for years, since they were in the original location (which btw was so much nicer than this current sterile, poorly laid out location) but last night was a surreally rude experience. They could care less whether we ate there or not, gave blank stares and no information when we had waited half an hour and asked how much longer. Finally we decided to leave and go to Brody's, and we let them know we were leaving and why... More blank stares. Later we found out they were laughing after we left. Saddens me to say we will never return to this Filippis.... And it starts with the very rude hostess at the front. read more

Everyone there is so nice and the food is great. The employees make you feel like family there. Filippies sauce is so great. The pizza there is the best. We always get the works pizza. You can tell everything there is fresh. The Antapasta salad is very filling. There dressing makes the salad. They put some of there sauce from the pizza in the salad dressing. If you want a great pizza and a beer go here. Love this place. It might be a little on the $$ side but worth it. read more

Took my family to dinner on multiple occasions service was OK but then this experience.worst experience ever past times I've spent anywhere from $150-$200 and everything was good food is great. The rest of the experience was awful from the waiter to the manager which told me that he would never see me again he didn't really care sad. The hostess was a bitch and the server was even worse the manager was a jerk. I will go to other locations but will never go back to be insulted at the jamal location. read more

In town for a family reunion. Stumbled on this place and glad we did!! Great pizza and garlic bread!! Can't wait to come back to San Diego and will be back for sure. read more