Mesa Pizza

3.9 (158 reviews)

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Jaqueline P.

If you're looking for a good pizza, I highly recommend Mesa Pizza. Fresh pizza, love the crunchy crust can tell it's good quality dough and the cheese tastes delicious. Good pricing, Fresh and ready at a good time. I called it ahead and they had it ready by the time I got there. Shared with some friends and they all agreed with me. Thank you guys ! You gained a loyal customer.

Javi B.

It's an affordable place to grab a bite to eat . It's a local place and easy to get , I would say the quality of food should meet the standard price . The large pizza one topping $8 should be $4.69 The garlic bread should be renamed to pita bread with essence of garlic for $1.99 instead of $3 the splitting of the bread sticks isn't splitting . I've visited this place prior to inflation , covid . Today I decided to finally add my review .

Elle J.

Who can miss the sign beckoning you to come in and get a large one topping pizza for $5.99?!? Seriously, it's a good deal... but is it too good to be true? Actually it is true! While my pizza with pineapple (oh yes... I am a pineapple on pizza lover! Team pineapple forever!) was actually very large and cheesy, it was also pretty greasy. Nothing I wasn't expecting. Also the sauce could be a bit heavier and less sweet. For the price? It's a great deal and I was able to get at least two meals out of it! If you saw a woman in a very dirty SUV driving with one hand and dipping pizza in ranch with the other then you might have seen me! I wish they had online ordering and I also wish a side of ranch wasn't $1. Considering the price of the pizza $1 is kinda a bit much. Should be .50 but then I am still reeling from how expensive things have become... Anyway, decent pizza for the price and ordering was very quick. Took like 10 mins and my pizza was in my hot little hands!

Akemi W.

I was in the Mesa Pizza parking lot because I was going to K's Sandwiches. And in fact, I had actually already purchased my bahn mi. But when I saw the $6 for a one topping pizza special in the window, I had to stop and get that as well. Who needs just one carb for dinner when you can have two? Honestly, it's not the best pizza I ever had, but for the price I thought it was pretty darn good. The sauce it a little light, but I tend to have marinara on hand at home that I can use for dipping. And the toppings and cheese were present in good amounts. Overall decent flavor and pretty good crust. Plus there's enough food for two if you don't need to stuff yourself. With the prices of food these days, I am super impressed by Mesa Pizza. I won't be driving out of my way to get it. But next time in the area, I'll probably stop and grab another of this awesome deal.

Outside. There are tables for you to enjoy the pizza right away.

Kim C.

It's decent for the price. For $5 you can get a large cheese or pepperoni pizza. The wait time is usually 10 minutes. Mesa Pizza offers several other great specials as well. The Value Meal is perfect for my family. It's a 2 large 1 topping pizza, Garlic Bread + Sauce, and a 2 liter soda. It cost $12.99. It's in the same strip mall as K's Sandwiches and at the opposite end of Rose Donut. There are tables outside of the pizza shop if your really hungry and need to eat ASAP. Other reasons I'm a fan: - Free Parking - Good Service - Great Price!

Vinh N.

A large pizza for $6? Not too bad. This place isn't gonna have ur best/highest quality slices but if you're tryna budget, why not get it? The pizza itself was pretty good! Definitely fills you up and something you'd expect from a fast pizza place. Apparently it's similar to Lil Caesars but i haven't had that place. Cons to this place is that there isn't too much sauce on the pizza, and the crust was a bit doughy. Pros is well... ITS $6. Id prob go for this again if i'm tryna budget

Caitlin M.

I prefer this pizza place over all other 'fast pizza' places. Super consistent, I think it's delicious considering it's $5 and fast! It's a little greasy but I don't mind it, I just dab the top a little and perfect. Definitely recommend if you want fast, tasty pizza!

Ms. Debbie R.

I placed an order for two pepperoni pizzas, two olives and mushroom pizzas, two Hawaiian pizzas, two cheese pizzas, two cheesy breadsticks, and two orders of wings for a grand total of $145.32. However when they charged me, it was 4 Hawaiian pizzas at $10.24, but only purchased 2 Hawaiian. The pepperoni, Hawaiian and mushroom with olive pizzas were decent. However, the two cheese pizzas were overcooked and dry. The cheesy breads were also pretty tough and dry. The service was horrible, no pleasant customer service or greeting when you go in. Because sure seem like he was upset because I had arrived to pick up the order. I took the complete order to the vehicle and went back in to ask for two side ranch dressings because they had only given me two for the wings, and I ordered the largest set of wings that they had. They were about to charge me and I asked if I could get those for free. The answer was no. I would think an order of $145 two free ranch dressings wouldn't hurt anything, but I was wrong. I'll have to look for a different place to purchase pizza. Lastly, they did not have any paper plates, napkins, chili flakes,, or Parmesan cheese with this large order. Probably won't be coming back, I I'll look for a different place that would at least give me minimal chili flakes, Parmesan cheese, packets, and napkins.

melissa m.

I ordered the large pepperoni pizza and paid about $7.50 with card and when I got the pizza it seemed more like a medium than a large. In total was 8 slices of pizza. Not that much cheese or sauce. Costco's pizza is definitely much better but you get what you pay for. Probably won't be returning.

Dianne A.

Boyfriend and I moved in next to this complex almost a month ago and we've bought a pizza from here at least four times already. I'm not ashamed. Have a party to go to? Mesa Pizza for your party needs. You're broke a** b*tch, but still want pizza? Mesa Pizza has ur back gurl. You feel like eating junk food/comfort food? Stop by here; pick up a box and have zero regrets. Forget Little Caesar's - this is your new best friend. There are currently no photos of said pizzas I've eaten because I've literally devoured all of them upon arrival to my hands. Ask my boyfriend. He can vouch. I highly recommend the large 5-topping pizza for $10.00. It is a little mom n' pop, "hole-in-the-wall," "hidden gem," scenario. Most of the time, it's manned by one or two people. I have a lot of respect for them and they are my new Pizza Heroes (sorry, Domino's). Honestly, it's bad that I live so close to here, but all hail the 'Zzzaaa regardless.

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Jacob G.

5 years ago

Just went and picked up a pizza to it being absolutely raw on the inside. I called after getting home they had no answers besides calling back when a managers around. I hope this can get fixed. read more

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Hong N.

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12 years ago

Pretty much, you get what you pay for. I got the $5 large pizza, 1 topping deal with mushrooms and the breadsticks. It was decent enough, but kind of bland when it came to the breadsticks and the bread part of the pizza. Decent size pizza for $5. The customer service... -_- 1) I felt rushed and it seemed like the lady didn't want to be there. 2 she was rude and unfriendly 3) IT WAS EMPTY, there's no line so why are you rushing and being all mopey and sad for. Costco's $10 and the Little Caesars $5 pizza are so much better. But if you want a cheap fix and are in the area, this place will satisfy your taste buds... I guess. read more

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Douglas V.

12 years ago

I had put off trying this place for a while because of the initial lackluster reviews. However, my curiosity continued to grow every time I passed by until I caved in and placed an order; after all, $5 isn't much to lose and I am a man of science. I'm also fairly basic when it comes to my tastes, so I went with the pepperoni pizza. Going to the place, I felt like I was doing a drug deal because it's such a limited space. Go in, get your pizza, get out, and try not to look suspicious in front of any cop cars parked outside. As for the pizza itself, I was pleasantly surprised. I am of course required to tell you that it isn't the best pizza ever (duh), but even ignoring the cheap price, if your brain is just like "rawr feed me pizza" it'd certainly be satisfied with what you get here. I've since gone back a few times and also had the breadsticks which I probably wouldn't get again when I can just get a second pizza for a little bit more. My review score is also slightly biased by the fact that I live right across the street, making the whole process much more convenient. I can call in an order, walk across the street, and my pizza will be ready (or nearly so) by the time I get there. That being said, I'd still order here over eg: Domino's or Pizza Hut. I even like it more than Rosa's, partially because of the price. As my pizza adventures in San Diego continue, I'm sure I'll find locations that have higher quality stuff, but sometimes you just want some damned pizza and this place is okay for that. read more

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Lexi F.

7 years ago

Ahhhh-mazing!!!! Friday nights are our "Friday Family Movie" night and we come to Mesa Pizza every time to get our pizza. Our kids don't even care for Little Cesar's anymore (thank God ) Plus, bringing our family here helps support local business!!! read more

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Angelica L.

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7 years ago

Literally this Pizza touches your soul. The cheese is exactly what I want (go for the extra cheese you will thank me later) they put the cheese all the way to the crust, marinara is tangy, and they always have the pizza ready in 10 min. I have been coming here for 4 years and never been disappointed in the quality. I'm really sad I will be moving out of state soon and I don't think I will find another place as great as this one especially for the price! My pizza order is pepperoni pizza, extra cheese, extra pepperoni. Never change Mesa Pizza! I'll miss you! read more

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D D.

8 years ago

Absolutely delicious and only $5! GENEROUS with the cheese too! I called ahead of time to order two large pepperoni pizzas. I was given a 10 min time frame which worked out perfectly. Both pizzas were devoured within minutes, they were that tasty. 12/10 will order again. read more

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Rachelle M.

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7 years ago

It's ok. $5 pizzas and good deals if you're on a major budget. It's right by the high school and college so I can see why they make a killing lol. It's very convenient if I don't feel like making dinner or if my kids have friends over. It does the job. read more

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Barbara A.

12 years ago

We have wanted to try the $5.00 pizza for some time. I've read some of the reviews, hmm perhaps we should try today. I didn't like it all all, ordered the Mesa Meal and an add''l pizza. Didn't care for the pizza or the chicken wings. Have a nasty after taste now. That is all~~~ should have gone to Costco. read more

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Keishla S.

7 years ago

The only reason I don't give this place 5 start is because the breadsticks don't taste good but the the pizza is really good, the price is very cheap, they have a pizza with 1 topping for $5 and the customer service is excellent. read more

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Leizle A.

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11 years ago

Cheesy yummy pizza for the low low 5 bucks. Perfect for my college student pockets.

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Alyssa H.

Elite 17

11 years ago

You honestly can't beat the prices here. Great pizza great price. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Len M.

5 years ago

Pepperoni pizza is okay. Garlic bread was not good. They could add more butter and garlic for more taste.

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Yves S.

5 years ago

This place is so good!!!. Their costumer support is one of the best, I go at least once a week. Moved here in 2019 and have been addicted to their pizza, the price and size is just perfect. read more

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Kyle K.

5 years ago

The pizza was amazing!!! Honestly try the Mexican pizza they have you'll fall in love!!! I eat pizza at Mesa pizza almost everyday because how good it is beats little Caesars for sure that's all I have to say!! read more

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Nyaomi A.

12 years ago

My coach bought it for the whole softball team because it was new and so close to us and decided to treat us after practice. Let's just say I wasn't the only one that got sick from eating here!!! I thought maybe it was just that one time and decided to give it one more go and the same thing happened again! Me and a couple friends grabbed a couple slices and got super nauseous. The pizza is nothing special and the quality of it is average. If you're on a budget then this is the place for you but beware you might get a little queasy after. read more

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McKaela S.

11 years ago

GROSS!!!! I literally just bought this pizza. Not just saying that from the long, thick black hair literally baked into my slice of cheese pizza, (see picture) every person in the group that ate this pizza thought it was disgusting. The breadsticks were flaking off if you tried to peel one, the marinara had no flavor, and the wings were LITERALLY the grossest wings I've ever had. Gross gross gross. Never going back. Beware! read more

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Jessica K.

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9 years ago

Mesa Pizza is our go-to pizza joint. Large one topping pizzas are just $5 dollars and the pizza is good! They have other options like garlic bread and cheesy bread but in general I would say their menu is limited. I usually call ahead and can pick up my order within 10 minutes. They have a small space with some outdoor seating but this not the place for large groups. I consider this place a gem because of the low prices for good pizza! read more

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Jared C.

8 years ago

I had a pepperoni pizza. I'd sooner buy a frozen pizza... poor quality even for the low rate. Not certain the appeal.

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Kim A.

8 years ago

It's hard to beat their $5 deal. I was expecting it to be little Caesar's quality, but no, the crust, sauce, and toppings all delicious. Very friendly employees as well. read more

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Scuba S.

12 years ago

Was curious how good this pizza would be for the price. Only wish I tried it sooner. Tasted way better than Dominoes and alot cheaper. They only offer one size pizza, and are carry out only which helps them keep a small place and staff which must be the reason they can offer a deall this good. This is one place you get value for your buck!! read more

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Ran D.

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9 years ago

Pretty good pizza at an awesome price. I'd rather have this than little ceasars and I'd rather support a small local business such as this over a Pappa johns, pizza Hut or dominoes. The cheese bread with garlic or whatever they put on there is amazing read more

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Andrew M.

9 years ago

Fantastic. Apparently the word fantastic isn't long enough to be considered a review so fantastically fantastic great inexpensive delicious friendly fantastic fantastic fantastic. read more

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Owen S.

8 years ago

This is a nice little Mom n Pop pizza joint. Little Cesears prices but WAAAAAAY better quality pizza, for 6 bucks you can get a large 2 topping pizza and a 2 liter of soda. Its a great deal. Whenever I get a craving for pizza this is where I go. Im very grateful that this place is in my neighborhood. read more

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Gina C.

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Dido to what others say. Not the best best but good for the price especially when your feeding half a football team ;)

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Tini C.

9 years ago

Cheap, a little greasy but great pizza. Coming from two New Yorkers who ended up in California, this is pizza done right! They make it super fast and like I said, the price is right. The two guys working there at night were always nice. Never had plates, which is weird, but this place is better than most of the expensive pizza joints in San Diego. read more

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M C.

9 years ago

Delicious, cheap, quick and easy pizza. Better than little caesars. Every time we've ordered it, it's been delicious. Sauce tastes good, and crust is nice and crunchy, not soggy. read more

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Timny B.

8 years ago

Love this place it's affordable and the pizza has great taste to it the only thing that I would change is make the pizza two topping because I do not want to pay two extra dollars per pizza for extra cheese, that is crazy! But other than that Mesa Pizza is a great place to eat and I should go more often then I do now. read more

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Emily D.

6 years ago

This is seriously the best pizza deal in town. It is $5 for a single topping pizza. It is never, ever greasy and the ratio of sauce to cheese is just right. It is one of the few pla es in town that is not salty. They do not deliver. read more

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Benjamin D.

10 years ago

Delicious pizza for 5 bucks enough said. They use fresh dough and good cheese on their pizza. Beats any of the corporate pizza locations with 100 different fillers in their dough. They are always super friendly and owner she is a gem. Always a welcoming smile and great attitude. Thanks read more

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Tito B.

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11 years ago

I finally came in for the bacon pineapple that's my fav and they showed me a toasty and crispy pizza that I enjoyed! Cactus cooler is my childhood favorite and they have it and hellla others, enjoyed a pepperoni bacon, as well! Coming back soon ! read more

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Dylan B.

9 years ago

Best 5$ Pizza in the neighborhood, this is not Little Sneezers . They are very quick and all pizza is made fresh on the spot.

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This place is pretty good for the prices that they have! I'm sure there's mixed reviews on this place, but don't judge based on other people's "terrible" experiences. I like it! Ordered from here twice when we were broke bums and starving, LOL. read more

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Tyler S.

9 years ago

Great deals! Pizza is greasy and delicious. Garlic bread is pretty good. They also have a "Mexican" pizza with chorizo!!

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Tony S.

7 years ago

It's a great place to go the pizza is pretty cheap but the quality of it is amazing. I recently moved to California and they made me and my family feel welcomed read more

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Nora S.

8 years ago

So we were in San Diego for 4 days. We went to do laundry at this shopping center and my daughter wanted pizza for dinner. You could literally smell the pizza from the laundromat. That was nothing compared to the taste. The pizza was soooooo good. We ordered the equivalent of Costco's Combo pizza and it was good. Ky daughter rarely eats the pizza crust and she ate the crust of every single pizza she had. The customer service was the best too. The cashier overheard my daughter and that we needed to look for a Walmart and he looked it up for us and she gave us the information with our order. I'd go back when in San Diego. read more

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Grace R.

12 years ago

Great prices, taste great! Convenient location near Mesa college and the scrub store.

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Jesse S.

11 years ago

We had not ever been to this place until last week. We ended up getting it twice. Both times we called in our order and it was ready when we got there to get it. Small place. Friendly service. Delicious garlic cheese bread. We fed 2 adults and 4 children for less than $10. read more

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Matt J.

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7 years ago

I get their $5 pepperoni or I have jalapeños added and it's just amazing. I think they really do things the right way and are one of the few places that doesn't over charge for pizza. read more

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Gary S.

11 years ago

I was starving after working a typical 12 hour day in a car biz. I deserved a delicious pizza after selling a car . Wow best pizza! Support a local business a Mom and Pop biz read more

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Beth R.

11 years ago

Our pizza was excellent.. Cooked well, generous toppings, not super greasy, not uber saucy and tasted great! Breadsticks were also really good and well seasoned, not too garlic-y like some pizza places. We ordered and picked up the pizza in 10 minutes & food was still hot by the time we got home. It's not gourmet pizza but I would say it tasted a little better than Mr. Gatti's/little ceasers. read more

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7604 Linda Vista Rd
Ste 121
San Diego, CA 92111
Clairemont
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(858) 569-7600
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Hours

What time does Mesa Pizza open?

Mesa Pizza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mesa Pizza close?

Mesa Pizza closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Mesa Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Mesa Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mesa Pizza have catering options?

Yes, Mesa Pizza does have catering options.

Does Mesa Pizza serve alcohol?

No, Mesa Pizza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Mesa Pizza have TVs?

No, Mesa Pizza does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mesa Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Mesa Pizza has bike parking.

Does Mesa Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mesa Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Mesa Pizza have parking?

Yes, Mesa Pizza has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Mesa Pizza have free WiFi?

No, Mesa Pizza does not have free WiFi.

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Arancini in Little Italy

Isola Pizza Bar

Was recommended this place by a friend, and I have to say it did not disappoint! We ordered the…read moreSalamino Piccante pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. You could really taste how fresh everything was. The crust was soft and airy with the perfect crunch, and the combination of the melty cheese and spicy salami was incredible. It had just the right amount of heat and was wonderfully cheesy. We were seated right away, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for fresh, authentic pizza, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I had high hopes for our dinner in Little Italy…read more We ordered the small salad, lasagna, steak and ravioli. Lasagna 9/10, Very flavorful. Small Salad 1/10, dressing was scarce and lettuce was old. Steak 4/10, was not cooked as ordered and broccoli tasted like fish Ravioli 5/10, flavor was there but served warm. If I was asked would I recommend this place, my response would be no but try it out to mark it off your list.

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Brick oven pizza

Pizza Salamino Piccante

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Delicious !

Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria

This is our Go-To for the last 7 years. They greet you like family…read more They have spectacular food that is always consistent and delicious. Homemade pasta like our favorite places in Italy. Luco is the other reason we come because he is "the icing on the pizza pie". we love the patio and Next to Naples Italy the pizza is the best!

Restaurant just opened on Monday. Full menu, outside patio. Nice interior seating with wine…read morebottle wall for decoration. Food and atmosphere were great.

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Gotta try the Magopeno. Suggested by Alex the bartender and hands down the best martini I've ever had.

Original Sin

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Red Carpet

Monello

Fresh in house made pasta with excellent service. I have taken many friends here so that it becomes…read moretheir favorite.

This place was absolutely amazing. To start off with the most important part, the food. We began…read morethe meal with the mini fried calzones with mozzarella and tomato sauce inside and they were great. You could tell the bread was super fresh and high quality so I would recommend it. Next, we got a glass of prosecco. I told the waiter that I only like wine that tastes much more sweet then bitter or strong and he made a perfect suggestion along with giving us a sampler of 3 different wines which was so generous. I got to try them all and pick the one I liked the most, but even the samples were a generous size. For main course I got one of the current options for the cheese wheel pasta they make in front of you in cacio e pepe and my husband got the formaggi pizza with truffle mushrooms. My husband absolutely loved his pizza and the crust was one of the best he's ever had. My pasta was fresh and had a ton of sauce and cream so they didn't skimp at all. I could tell easily that they use very high quality Parmesan because i'm a Parmesan connoisseur and could taste how potent it was. They let me have as much extra as I wanted on without limiting since I enjoy a lot on it which was also a plus in my book. Next time I would get a pasta that's a little lighter, because it was a more heavy dish and it tends to make me feel pretty full after which is totally a me thing, but they have so much on the menu to try that I'm sure I'll love whatever I get even more next time. Lastly, dessert. We got a regular tiramisu and it was absolutely amazing. They put a ton of cream which is exactly what I look for. It wasn't too espresso or cocoa strong and had a perfect ratio. The cream was so light and fluffy that we had to get another one to bring home and eat tomorrow night! I had seen a previous review on here about someone not liking the tiramisu here and it not meeting their expectations for a more upscale Italian place but I've been to quite a few authentic Italian gems and this one had tiramisu up there so I'd have to disagree and completely recommend! The service was impeccable. Every waiter was kind and prompt, constantly making sure we were taken care of and getting what we needed. The atmosphere was also a plus for us because we have a 1 year old baby and there was enough room where we weren't too cramped or crowded in, and it wasn't too loud or overstimulating. The place was very clean and taken care of as well as the bathrooms. All in all, I loved this place and I will be coming back. I would definitely recommend Monello for a nice little date night, and don't forget the tiramisu.

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Squid ink lobster sauce spaghetti

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Espresso martinis

Mimmo's Italian Village

Oh wow, what a great find! Hubby and I had a plan to park…read morenearby and choose a spot to eat just by the vibe and ambience. It was a Friday evening and every restaurant on the street was full and vibrant. You could Yelp these places all day long and it would be hard to choose. There's so many great restaurants around Little Italy. Mimmo's reached out and called us in. There were pretty white tablecloths, the hostess was smiling ready to answer any questions and of course, the menu looked wonderful. Voilà! We'd found our spot. Our waiter was so personable and had all the answers to our inquiries. He suggested items and even answered honestly when needed. I got a Le Pécora Nera Sangria (fizzy blackberry with lemon). Tasty, but too many blackberry seeds coming up the straw. I'd get another one next time. For the appetizers: RISOTTO ARANCINI (a MUST get) - these were absolutely delicious. Four good size bread crumbed fried balls of risotto sitting in the restaurant's own tomato gravy. HOMEMADE FOCACCIA WITH DIPPING OIL (yes, that's the official name) - this is a basket of super soft, warm focaccia bread for a great price. I would get it no matter what main course you're getting! It soaks up every sauce and it's just delicious. MAIN: BAKED LASAGNA (meat) - with the two appetizers this is the perfect size for both of us. No need to get one per person! It was absolutely wonderful. I would get it again. All in all, I'd definitely go back. The food was absolutely delicious and flavorful and the employees we came in contact with were great as well. We didn't want to sit at a table right next to the hundreds of people walking by, I don't like that, but there are plenty other options one row in or inside the restaurant. A solid recommendation on my part.

I can't believe I havent written a review for this place. We came here a few months ago for lunch &…read morewas blown away. From the decor to the architecture, it was almost as if we were in another place. We ordered the cheese flat bread, the garlic bread, the mac and cheese, the stuffed mushrooms WERE AMAZING and a few other items that I cant think of right now. The food is so good and the desserts are even better. Service was great and we cannot wait to be back.

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Davanti Enoteca

We normally visit the Delmar location of this wonderful restaurant. Last night, we decided to try…read morethe little Italy location. It's right in the heart of Little Italy on India Street in between all of the other wonderful Italian restaurants. When we walked up. They have patio seating as well as inside dining. We decided to do inside dining as it was starting to get chilly outside. We were immediately seated by a wonderful hostess, and that made a positive impression upon us. The whole hostess staff had great smiles on their faces and they were very welcoming. After about two minutes of sitting down, our server came to ask us if we needed time to look over the menu. We said yes but that we wanted a Foccacia Bread table starter. She smiled and immediately went to put the order in. A few few minutes later she came back and we ordered our drinks for dinner: Raspberry Italian Soda, Orange Crush with Fresh Cream on top, and a non-alcoholic spritz. After we got our drinks and sip on them, it took us a bit of time to decide what we wanted. We all know that the burger here is fantastic! However, this evening, we decided to try new things. We ordered: Pappardelle Bolognese with Added Meatballs, Pappardelle Bolognese as it is normally prepared, and a Caesar salad with shrimp added. Our food was out within about 10 to 15 minutes and everything was prepared perfectly. I have to say that we really enjoyed dining in this location and we may need to come back here more instead of traveling to the Del Mar location sometimes. Our server was super customer service oriented and we appreciated her. She went above and beyond to get the orange crush drink to be unique like an Italian soda for my daughter. We were super stuffed and could not do dessert, but we did promise to come back to enjoy the lava cake at a future time. Overall, this was an excellent visit and we appreciate the staff in the great energy that we received at this location. I do highly recommend it.

I really wanted to like Davanti, but the food was a disappointment. The dishes we tried were…read moresurprisingly plain and lacked flavor, especially considering the restaurant's reputation. Nothing stood out, and overall the menu felt uninspired and boring. That said, the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the meal, which made the experience more enjoyable. Unfortunately, great service can only make up so much when the food doesn't deliver. While I appreciated the hospitality, I don't see myself returning for the cuisine.

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Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung has delicious food & excellent service. It's worth a trip to UTC Westfield to eat…read morethere.

It was our first time coming in here and food was amazing and also customer service . Place are…read morebeautiful and clean .

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Starlite

After dinner at Kingfisher, we were looking for a great place to end the night with dessert, and…read moreStarlite turned out to be the perfect choice. The funniest part was actually finding the place. We kept looking at the Yelp photos of the exterior, and the logo made us think the restaurant was in a large standalone building. Our Tesla kept navigating us to the same location, but we couldn't find what we expected. On our second pass, FSD actually pulled us right in front of the entrance--even in a red zone for a brief moment--just so we could finally see the Starlite sign. It honestly felt like the car knew we weren't recognizing the place. It was such a funny experience that made FSD seem almost human. Once inside, we were blown away. The interior is absolutely top-notch--stylish, elegant, and full of character. The pistachio dessert and the chocolate mousse were pure heaven, rich, smooth, and beautifully presented. The hidden disco room with the waterfall is simply insane and adds such a unique vibe to the experience. Even the restrooms are thoughtfully designed and incredibly cool. Starlite isn't just a place for dessert--it's an experience from the moment you arrive until you leave. Highly recommended if you're looking for an unforgettable atmosphere paired with amazing desserts.

Absolutely ridiculous that their 21+ age requirement isn't listed anywhere except a third party…read moresite at the VERY BOTTOM, where absolutely no one has to look to make a reservation. Made reservations for my birthday. I thoroughly reviewed their website. This age requirement is NOWHERE on their website, so we booked a reservation with Open Table. No problems. We drive an HOUR to this freaking place to get turned away at the door because it's technically "a bar" even though they have a full dinner menu. When I point out none of this is advertised anywhere, I'm informed it's on Open Table, and that we should've seen it there, and were dismissed. They said they could give us another restaurant recommendation and then proceeded to just dismiss us without even that courtesy. We go back to verify this age limit, and it's there... one TINY line 2 scrolls down on the page, WAY beyond any of the information needed to just book a table, which is the only thing Open Table is used for. Complete waste of time for a poorly advertised bar with zero helpful staff on a dumpy street by the airport.

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Bar area after entering

Chef's vegetable salad, beautiful presented and super yummy!

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Cocktails are fun!

Malibu Farm

4.5

(2.2k reviews)

6.4 mi

Great vibes and service. Drinks are always so yummy. Leo was especially nice and very helpful!read more

Great brunch, service and ambiance, everything tastes fresh keeping concept farm to tableread more

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SPACIOUS and CLEAN !

Catch of Day

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Strawberry Matcha Latte

Allegro Restaurant and Bar

Manuela was a fantastic server! Everything was wonderful and she made our experience so special and…read morefun!!

Alessio was fun, knowledgeable and attentive. My two kids give the food and service an A+ and so do…read morethe adults. Thank you for a lovely experience.

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Tiramisu Cocktail Allegro Little Italy

Delicious Chilean Seabass

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Allegro little italy san diego delicious food

Born & Raised

We celebrated our anniversary here, and the entire experience was unforgettable. From the moment we…read morearrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special. They were incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and made our celebration one to remember. The service was just as impressive as the food! And it's such a good vibe. We sat at the rooftop right before sunset. Beautiful!

We came in a couple weeks ago and everything was absolutely amazing! I loved that it was so elegant…read morefeeling, with a beautiful atmosphere filled with soft lighting, but also still so lively/fun, and with good music playing. The food and the service were equally outstanding. I really enjoyed all of the entertaining table side menu items they had available to order. Another thing that is always a really big nod to us of great service, is when they treat our kids just as well as us adults. They greeted them, spoke to them, and even ended up creating two mocktails from their personal preferences. We really appreciate that so much! We ended up ordering a variety of things to try for our family of four: the table side Caesar salad, the Steak Sampler, a Filet, Lobster, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, and Truffle Fries - we loved it all! Perfectly cooked and everything we wanted it to be! We were so full, but after viewing the dessert cart all night, we had to try some! The most decadent, delicious, chocolate, layered cake was our pick. As we were waiting tho, we saw the table side banana foster dessert being made and had to order that too! No regrets!! It was all perfect!! They also kindly brought us out a really good peanut butter and jelly macron, but the star was that it was topped with a gold dusted Wu Tang emblem on top - LOVE!! PS - even the bathrooms were fun! I really look forward to trying more of their restaurants!

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View from our table

Dirty hash browns with trout roe, chives and crème fraiche

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BURGUNDY SNAILS BONE MARROW & TOAST

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Ashish T.

6 months ago

This experience went downhill because of the guy working the front counter. After I ordered breadsticks, I noticed they had a bitter, powdery taste that was clearly not normal, almost like mold or something spoiled. When I calmly brought this up, the front counter employee was immediately rude and dismissive. He refused to call the manager, wouldn't provide any information, and acted like my concern was an inconvenience instead of a legitimate food issue. When I asked for a business card so I could follow up, he responded with a smart attitude instead of basic professionalism. Between questionable food quality and staff who clearly don't care, this place is not worth it. read more

Luis S.

2 years ago

I'm calling the number they have online no one is answering me so I come in & as I'm calling I can hear the phone ringing so I step in I said oh it was me calling & he responded oh I said hello & you burped on the phone & that is disrespectful I said please explain yourself didn't really but I said okay To myself if you said hello & I didn't hear you but as I'm walking in I can hear you & your excuse was the burping on the phone he was lying he lazy didn't want to make my order I can see it In his face & his body language fuck this place shit is nasty asfk anyway read more

Judy G.

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1 year ago

If you're tired of the big chain pizza spots, you've gotta check this place out! Their pizza is always hot and fresh, and it tastes way better than the corporate stuff. Seriously, $7.99 for a one-topping pizza? That's a steal. The staff is super chill and friendly too. There's only a couple of outdoor tables, so it's mostly a grab-and-go kind of vibe, but it's totally worth it. Support local and get yourself a pizza that actually tastes good! read more

Quincy S.

8 years ago

It's a great value. It's light years ahead of frozen pizza and way more convenient. It's certainly the tastiest cheap pizza I've had. Calling it a large is a stretch but it's all relative. It's forgiven because they don't skimp on toppings, and considering the first is free, more points are earned. Solid choice for quick dinner!! read more

Rose R.

1 year ago

This place is a hidden gem! The service was super quick, and the pizza came out hot and delicious. Great flavor, perfect crust, and really affordable prices. It's hard to find a spot that hits all three -- taste, speed, and value -- but this one nails it. Definitely coming back soon! read more

Jay A.

11 years ago

Cheap quality pizza! I always come here when I want fast good pizza :) The wings are really good too. They should open more locations so I can get this good pizza everywhere! read more

Ismael C.

8 years ago

For the price, you cannot beat this pizza. They make it fresh and to your order and they always make sure that you are satisfied. You can't miss if you like a good pizza. read more

Kate R.

9 years ago

Great pizza, amazing quality with awesome people. Honestly it's the way Little Caesars should be. Fast, quick, not loaded with grease and tasty. read more

Mark K.