Wow! I had heard this lace was good but hot damn, good is an understatement! If a crispy thinner sourdough crust is your jam, they will not disappoint. I got an 8" The Rooster and it was delicious. I wish I would have gotten a bigger pie so I'd have some for later. Then again, it was so good I probably would've finished it on the spot. Check out Mangini's Pizzeria if you are on the hunt for a very good, very fresh, very delicious creation! Wow! I had heard this lace was good but hot damn, good is an understatement! If a crispy thinner sourdough crust is your jam, they will not disappoint. I got an 8" The Rooster and it was delicious. I wish I would have gotten a bigger pie so I'd have some for later. Then again, it was so good I probably would've finished it on the spot. Check out Mangini's Pizzeria if you are on the hunt for a very good, very fresh, very delicious creation! read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - The Rooster - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Mixed experiences with the food and hours I've visited this spot three now to try to support a local business, but my experiences have been a bit of a mixed bag. * First Visit (The Pizza): I ordered two 12" pizzas--a Veggie and a Hawaiian. The toppings and overall build of the pizzas were okay, but the crust had a distinctly bitter aftertaste that felt a bit off. * Second & Third Visit (The Coffee Window): According to their pinned Instagram post, the window is open from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. However, when I arrived at 10:30 AM in mid May, it was already closed. I tried one last time June 11 at 7:30 AM and again the coffee window was closed! Very disappointing when you make the trip specifically for the coffee! I love supporting small businesses, but consistency with both the food quality and the posted operating hours would definitely make for a better experience. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - Pinned Instagram post showing coffee window hours - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Trying a new pizza place in IB.... Dinner date with the hubby. So yummy. They make their crust from sourdough. Staff was helpful & everything we ate was very tasty! #DiningWithTheAndersons #ManginisPizzeria #ImperialBeach #Sourdough #PizzaDate read more

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Finally had a chance to get back to Mangini's and it was even better than I remember. The owners were wonderful to talk with and I appreciate the open, comfortable space inside. The pizza was perfectly done with fresh and delicious toppings. For me, the crust and the sauce are what separates this place from others. The Mangini's love eating great pizza and sharing that same great pizza with others. They have accomplished their goals and we are all beneficiaries. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - 8" Garlic Supreme - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I am giving this place two star because the service was very bad, the cashier wasn't helpful at all, this was our first time there and she wasn't able to answer any questions about the food. Her only answer was i dont know. The place is pricey and I felt like I was at Chuck E. Cheese because it is family oriented and there was a lot of kids it was loud. You go and order at the register and then you go ahead and seat anywhere but you have to go to a certain place to get cheese and the stuff you need for the pizza but no one told us so we wait and wait for someone to go to our table and help but never happened we had to go and ask. For the price you pay I don't recommend it. But I have to say that the meat lovers pizza was good. That was the only one the Marguerite wasn't good. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - Meat lovers pizza - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Great customer service. Delicious, fresh, flavorful pizza. Reasonably priced. Plenty of indoor seating. Give this place a go, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Okay so there exists several pizza places within 5 minutes driving time in this neighborhood. At least five that I can count, including the typical chain ones. Off the top of my head I can name seven. They're actually all good (in my opinion). I've had all of them at least once (and a few of them more than once, if I'm being honest with myself). Placed an online order (via Toast or whatever, and I'm actually not sure if they add a percentage or what ). We ordered a 12" pepperoni & mushroom, along with an order of the hot & sweet wings. It was ready within 10-15 mins after ordering it, all I had to do was walk in and pick it up. It was seriously busy inside which is usually a good sign, right? It appeared super clean and organized inside as well. Either way, I didn't spend more than 60 seconds in there to receive and walk out with my 'zza. The pizza is excellent. I repeat, the pizza is excellent. The crust is foldable, and packed with flavor. I'm normally a ranch dipper and I didn't even need to this time. The sauce has a great consistency, not too thin but not globby and thick either. Plenty of cheese, but no need for a knife and fork. The wings are a great deal too. They're large, meaty meat, and the sauce is killer... IF YOU LIKE HOT STUFF. My lips got nice and dry from the spicy sauce. The wings are plumpy plump too. I hope this place survives and thrives. I hope Mangini's does well and continues to set the standard for this side of IB in terms of social settings and places to eat. It would be nice to transform the edge of town a bit in a positive direction. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - Wings. Really good! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Not bad. I like the thin crust. It tasted juuuusst different enough from a generic supreme that I enjoyed it a good bit. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I'm going to put this on what I ordered but the bbq chicken pizza was a bit dry and mid at best. The wings were decent but a bit too much sauce for my liking and it was the same as the pizza. I'll definitely give it another try and order something different next time. read more

The meat lovers pizza was some of the best we have had in years! The pepperoni, sausage, sauce and the hand tossed dough was amazing. The service exceptional and everything was so clean. Casual atmosphere great for parties, date night and for us we came here on our e-bikes from Coronado South on the Bay Shore Bike Way. Fantastic stop ! read more

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I love local places that do it right - and they do it right. Scratch pies. A rarity to find a pizza joint that has linguicia as an ingredient. Well folks, Mangini's does! There was a pizza place in North Idaho that my wife and I hung out at in high school (some 50 years ago!) that had what they called the "Portuguese Hula Chicken" (linguicia, pineapple and chunk chicken) on the menu. First time in to Mangini's we ordered off the menu and then got to talking the owner about the linguicia. 2nd time in we asked if they would make a P.H.C. for us - absolutely. It brought back a lot of memories. Sauce is a little on the sweet side, but I like it that way. Cute place with a shuffle board table. Staff is really nice. And they have a bakery/coffee bar for early people. We'll be back. Highly recommend. read more

FINALLY! A coffee shop with a La Marzocco espresso machine. I ordered the caramel macchiato and it was the best one I have ever had. Will be making this part of my morning routine for coffee pick up. It was SO good I went back for pizza at lunch and it's the best pizza I have had while living in San Diego for 8 plus years. Highly recommend the meat lovers!! The barista was so nice and friendly. Truly a great place for families. The restaurant is freshly renovated and it is very clean on this inside. read more

Delicious pizza, a little out of the way for us but worth it. Will definitely go again.

This pizza place is an easy yes! The pizzas are all made with a naturally fermented dough that's not too fluffy and not too dense - just right! Pepperoni pizza had plenty of slices and Meat Lover's was so flavorful! Salad was crunchy and fresh. But the highlight was the wings which are twice baked, I.e. twice the deliciousness! The skin was crispy and perfectly sauced. I would come back for those alone. It's casual and fast, and my son appreciated the baseball motif! Fun to have a random college game on, ready for the season! read more

This brand new pizza shop features sourdough crust and artisan pizzas! It is truly family friendly and everything we tried was delicious!! It's also veteran owned by a local IB family! Love to support the mom and pop shops.. happy to have a non-chain option! highly recommend the Hungry Commando!! I'll def be back to try more! read more

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Pizza was delicious and the wings were 10/10! Came to eat here with the fam & we each got our own mini (8') pizzas & everyone loved what they got. Will be coming back! :-) read more

Amazing!!! All the pizzas we had were incredible. Sourdough bread on a pizza is one of the best I've ever had! The Hungry Commando is the best! The New Guy with pesto is also excellent. The new Rooster with Ricotta and pepperoncinis was really good. They have a wide assortment of different flavors. It is also a very family friendly place. Highly recommend! read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - The new "Rooster" pizza with Pepperoni, marinara, mozzarella, Ricotta, and peperoncini on there sourdough pizza bread! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

My family and I (with little children) were always curious about this place, and we finally tried it today! I'd say, this place is a hidden gem. the place is really clean, staffs are welcoming, and food is AMAZING! My kids got the garlic bread and pepperoni pizza and they both finished it; my husband and I got Barbacoa and Garden White and we loved it. And if you are like me and love to chew on ice, this is the place! Ahahaha! Definitely definitely try this place. read more

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This pizza place is the BEST in Imperial Beach!! The dough is fantastic, the sauce and all ingredients are fresh and you can taste it. You won't be disappointed. The cheese stretches way out when grabbing a piece from the pie. The restaurant is clean and baseball themed so you can enjoy the games. Great music and wonderful employees. PLEASE CHECK THIS PLACE OUT AND PASS THE WORD!! South Bay needs a great place like this to stay around!! read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - This is the Meat Lovers - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

We ordered the green beret and it was so good! They have Affogato too! Everyone is so nice! ​ read more

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We went out to Mangini's on a Saturday for a private event and were delightfully surprised. We got all the pizzas served one after cold, micro bees and to top it off, we had some delightful gelato. The service was spectacular and attentive. Highly recommend to check out Imperal Beach's latest pizza spot.. It's located on 13th St. at the old Bakers hardware store. read more

This pizza spot is awsome the food is great. It's my new number one pizza spot. The owner definitely put his heart into this place and the quality of pizza shows it. With great beers on tap is a plus. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - The green barret - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Great food, amazing service, friendly staff! Our families new favorite pizza shop! We will definately be returning!!

AMAZING pizza and great environment! Great customer service. Very family and kid friendly and looks to be an awesome spot for a youth sports team party. I would love it if they added an additional TV or two for sports viewing. The foosball table is very popular, would love to see another similar type of game added if space permits it. read more

My family rates this new spot 5/5! Great pizza and wings. So many great pizzas I can't wait to try them all. Fast. Super friendly. Family-friendly. My kids loved watching how the pizza gets made. Especially the part they roll out the dough fresh every time. read more

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Undoubtedly one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I was pleasantly surprised upon stepping foot inside. Newly finished floors, tasteful decor, and new seating. They've done a great job curating a clean, open, and inviting atmosphere. Also happy to see a Foozball table. Service was friendly and surprisingly fast. They are half service (order and pay up front) but even still I don't know how someone can cook such an amazing pie that fast. Also a huge bonus for me is being able to watch them make your Pie (pizza oven is front facing). We ordered the Ye Haw (I highly recommend) and it was cooked to perfection. Unfortunately I don't live in the area, but anytime I am Manginis Pizza is on my shortlist. If you live in the area, stop what you're doing at this very second and go order a couple pies from this place, you won't regret it. read more

The food is excellent! Great family friendly restaurant to eat at. Friendly service makes you feel welcomed. My picky eater child commented "this is the best pizza." The unique Hawaiian pizza is so good. the ingredients are fresh & delicious. The salads complement the pizza well. Really clean too. Highly recommend you check it out. read more

Great pizza and super cute inside! They do coffee in the morning! We ordered the Yee Haw and The Green beret. Both very good! read more

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9-16-2025 Tuesday tried snacking on the last two pieces of pizza, below are added thoughts. These were pieces I left my wife which had been less burnt. Bites about 2 inches from the edge were totally dry, almost like trying to bite through plastic or like that. The final 1.5 inches from the outer edges are unedible, so very hard! I can also note not tasting a single pice of chicken in the last 6 bite attempts My overall impression of the Mangini's non gluten, pizza's flavor can only be called super garlicky, which for some reason I hadn't mention in the main review. So, not impressed and very dissatisfied. After reading the reviews for Mangini's, we'd hoped for a similar, all positive experience. We ordered two gluten- free, 10" barbecue chicken pizza's and a clementine salad with vinagrette, for take-out. The first pizza had light onion, otherwise both were the same-- with thin crusts, chicken, bacon bits, and garlic. A 2nd big difference is that my wife's had most dough edges crispy and charred. This made it much more chewy and burnt tasting, than my own! I exchanged several of my less crispy pizza slices with my wife as she was worried about the chewiness from her pie, breaking a filling. The salad served 4 and was fresh, with great vinaigrette, almond pieces, and slightly sour clementines. My wife loved Mangini's interior and noted many staff available. She mentioned a few worker's seemed lost. A big negative to ordering takeout is the limited parking. The wife made 5 passes and spent 20+ minutes hoping for a slot, then noted available 10 min spaces, down the way. Our pizza was cold once collected at the counter. For being named "'chicken' barbecue," the pizza had few pieces per pizza-- maybe 6-8, 1/3 to 1/4 of an inch--small chicken bites, overall. We joked that the sprinkled bacon bits seemed like more meat than the sparse amount of chicken! On the whole, this reality and the charred pizza edges let us very unsatisfied. We paid over $50 for the meal or just under $20 for these gluten free, 10" pizza's with nearly no meat, that also were burnt. Crazy. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - edges of the less charred pizza - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

So finally decided to try the pizza spot over on 13th and were we surprised - great range of unique pizzas and EXCELLENT! We got the spicy bbq chicken and spinach and artichoke pizzas. The spicy bbq chicken definitely has a kick to it - maybe buffalo sauce mixed in, but it gives the bbq pizza a twist . Chicken is tender and tasty. The spinach and artichoke pizza is a great pairing for the spicy bbq chicken for people who maybe want less spice and more veggie. High praise from our range of eaters. Even compliments on the crust from our picky eaters. Small is definitely meal for one and large is generous - two large pizzas fed 8 adults and no leftovers. Been there three times now and no complaints - consistently good. read more

Ordered for pickup, but we will definitely go back to sit down and eat! The staff is incredibly nice, too. They'll greet you with a smile even when they're swamped. We got the meat lovers pizza and also some garlic bread. First bite and we knew that this is currently the best pizza in town! Nice local feel inside the pizzeria, too. I really hope this becomes a local hangout! read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - We ordered the Meat Lovers pizza and some garlic bread. I forgot to take a photo before digging in! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Just came here for the first time and we will be back. The Barbacoa pizza is amazing!

Great spot for a pizza night out! We had two great pizzas (pepperoni and meat lovers) and the wings were perfection. Luke and the crew there are friendly and fast. read more

Something about this place gives me good vibes. Maybe it's the 70s/80s booth tables. The classic tunes on the radio. The fact that they have a cafe and espresso machine area. The whole place gives off family friendly and cozy vibes. As for the quality. Pizza is good, is it the best in San Diego? Probably not if I'm being honest but it's probably the best in the Nestor / IB area and I don't think it'll disappoint anyone who stops in. Service is good, friendly staff. Pretty quick turnaround on cooking up the pies too. If I was judging purely on the food and coffee, I'd give this place a 4/5 but it's great service and vibes push it up to a 5 and I'd very much like to see it stick around in it's current location. read more

Our family of 5 came for Father's Day and ordered the Green apple salad, a pepperoni and Hungry Commando pizza, which were all delicious! The crust is made from sourdough, is thin, light, and crispy, and so yummy. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Best pizza spot in IB! I love the yeehaw but it's been fun to try all the options here. read more

I'm from New York. I know good pizza. The one I had tonight was not good. It was great!!! Fresh fresh fresh ingredients. And they brought it to my car!!! I'll try their 6:30 am coffee next time. Best pizza in South Bay, imo. In the immortal words of the great Tina Fey, Go to there. Support it. We need a good restaurant in IB. read more

As a self proclaimed pizza snobs, we try a lot of pizza and rarely go back for seconds. Tonight was our 4th time ordering from Mangini's. We love the pizza and don't get us started on the wings, spice AND killer flavor. read more

The restaurant was clean and welcoming. The pizza was fantastic! I also enjoyed that we could easily do half-n-half toppings. The employee was also very friendly and pleasant. read more

Don't go if you are the first person to order because you will be the last to get your food! Have been seeing post about this place and I was excited to see what the hype was about. I truly hate to be this person but this was not pleasant what happened to my family and I when we came for dinner. We came to eat at 6pm we were the first group there ordered our large pizza, salad and beer. We walk in didn't get a "Hi welcome" or "is it your first time in here" nothing. Apparently you order seat your self and get your own plates, napkins, utensils etc.. no customer service. Salad and beer was brought to us with in 5 mins of ordering. At this point more families are coming in and out. We noticed people who have sat around us have gotten their pizzas and we still haven't at this point it's 6:50pm. We informed employee asking kindly about our pizzas. She told us "oh we must have gave your pizza away, it's busy" mind you we were the first group there. She brings us a small cold pizza telling us we can have this one instead. We kindly told her "no thank you we want our pizza we ordered" we had 5 people in our group the small pizza was not enough. She took the small pizza back a brought us another small pizza but warm this time, told us "they are making our large pizza". We sat and waiting for our pizza through a whole padres game and a nfl draft that was happening at tables by us who came way after got pizza before and left before us. At this point it is 7:40pm and finally got our original pizza. Non of the employees apologized or seemed to care we were forgotten about very sad and disappointing. Manager was no where to be found what a shocker. From now on order your pizza over the phone cause apparently that is their priority not those who are dining inside. Seen a family member who ordered pizza over phone that we ran into while waiting. They said they called in and got a call 20mins later their pizza was ready. Mind you we waited 40mins plus at that point. Totally disappointing! Teach your employees customer service skills please. To end in positive point their pizza is good and would like to go back and try again I know they just opened. Mainly wanted this to brought to attention because we were nice and respectful however others may not be. read more

Mangini’s Pizzeria - Meat lovers pizza - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California