We have been going here for a long time because we live in the neighborhood... but the past 3 times the guy who hosts and seats folks has been incredibly unfriendly, condescending, and it just really rubs me the wrong way for being a neighborhood spot that is meant to be warm and friendly. I understand. It's frustrating. You have a tiny restaurant. You have a limited number of tables. You need to manage your pizzas. But it goes with the territory, no? If you run a restaurant, you can be hospitable and welcoming. For example, this past time we had 3 kids with us and he told us "this is not a family restaurant, this is a date restaurant." Ummm... reality check: There were no less than 5 tables (out of a restaurant that has maybe 7 tables) that had children under the age of 7 at them. Let's be more aware and less curt. I'm not blind. And then he told us "I can't seat you inside, I can't have children running around." Then he stared awkwardly at us waiting for us to respond to his non-option of seating us outside. At that point we were just hungry and didn't want to walk the kids somewhere else, so we stayed. Pizza still good. Just tastes a little bitter when the guy is a totally obtuse. read more

Whenever my friends try to introduce me to a new pizza place, I am always a little skeptical. I know it's not a good attitude to begin with. You can call me a pizza snob. Another reason why I was unsure about this place is because we were a party of 5. Please believe yelpers when they say this place is T-I-N-Y. However, you could probably fit 100 of me in there. :) I suggest visiting with a max of 4 people. The pizza was delicious and innovative. I must have tried everyone's pizza. Maybe that's rude but I don't care. I'm a monster when it comes to pizza. The topping that stood out to me was the one with the egg on top. Not my favorite but definitely confused my taste buds in a good way. A unique factor that I liked about this place is that when you are inside you feel like you are in the kitchen. Kind of like when it's Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hannukah/etc. and everyone is hanging around the kitchen waiting for the fresh food to come off the stove/out of the oven. There is outdoor seating. If you get cold, there are heating lamps overhead, as well as blankets. All in all, a very pleasing experience. read more

Pizzetta 211 is one of those little gems that help make a neighborhood. My brother was really surprised when I said, "Drive out to 23rd Avenue." I guess you don't really think of the Outer Richmond when you say, "Let's meet up for lunch in the city." Pizzetta 211 is definitely worth going out of your way for. It's tiny and can seat probably 10 people inside and 4 people outside. It's charming and rustic like a farm house. It'll transport you all the way to Italy. I really loved it and the service was really friendly. That made a big difference. It was almost like sitting down at a friend's house for lunch. That includes access to the kitchen. The shelves and food are laid out there. The pizzas only take about 5 minutes to bake. They are thin and small but okay for sharing just as long as you get more than one. We started off with a field greens salad. It was simple, organic, very California (sans avocados!), and tasty with just balsamic vinaigrette and a sprinkle of salt. Then we moved on to two pizzas (Serrano ham, crescenza, oven dried tomato, wild arugula and Tomato mozzarella basil with pepperoni). The pizzas were just perfect. I was pressed for time but decided to get dessert to go after quizzing the waitress what was the deal with the biscuits and fresh strawberries on the counter. She whipped up together the best warm strawberry shortcake for me complete with whipped cream. Since they didn't have any plastic utensils for me, she gave me one of their real forks. That was generous. One of the best gourmet pizza parlors in the Bay. For sure. read more

I braced myself for the snobby service we'd receive, but it was all for nothing. Granted, the service in general wasn't overly friendly (not to mention, they were skimpy with the bread after having to request it)--they're more straight and to the point, but it's the typical grunge you'd expect from a good pizza parlor. The field greens salad was very simple, a small bed of greens that was barely enough for two. I highly enjoyed the squash pizza; it was light, yet still filling. The rosemary and pine nuts had a nice roasted taste, but was too cheesy for my liking. Do leave room for dessert; I doubt you can go wrong with any of them. The flourless cake was a hit. I had read how tiny this place was, but didn't realize just how much it was until I got there. Only a half hour after they had opened, and all the seats inside were already taken. Luckily, there wasn't much of a wait for a table, but I can't imagine trying to eat there at 7 p.m. on a Friday night. Note their hours and try to get their as early as possible. The menu is small, but rotates weekly. Also, don't miss the funky lil monitor in the W.C., possibly the most random item I've seen to decorate a restaurant bathroom. It's undoubtedly a neighborhood joint--certainly not worth the cross-town trip, but an excellent choice for those in the area, and a worthy rival to Gialina's. read more

At some point, when you've gorged your way through a weeks plus worth of San Francisco's Michelin starred luminaries, you just want uncomplicated, earthy food. Pizza always does the trick. It's a humble food, even in its fanciest incarnations still a simple plate. Pizzetta 211 is off the beaten path in Outer Richmond. There's a surprising variety of tremendously good, small inexpensive restaurants in the area, it's worth a drive to search them out. Pizzetta 211 is even further off, down a residential street and sandwiched in a very small space. It was late afternoon when we came so it was empty, but I wouldn't want to fight for a seat during lunch or dinner. If there were thirteen patrons, it would be like playing musical chairs since there are probably no more than a dozen seats at best. The pizzas, lovely thin crusted creations, are very, very good. Among the best pies I've had the pleasure of disposing of. No, they're not better than Mozza, though the comparison isn't really relevant. Margarita is the house special, with excellent reason. Its about as good a version as you'll find. Here, there or anywhere. Housemade sausage with Manila Clams was my favorite. The Farm Egg pizza sounds delightful but we had no room to put it. Pizza size is petite, but wonderfully crafted in the wood fire grill and well worth the $12-15 or so price. There's much conversation regarding the service (or lack thereof), I didn't notice anything off, but my wife mentioned rolled eyes and other things when they thought we weren't watching. Lost a star for sure for that no matter how good your pizza is. We closed the show with a sublime cobbler. Can't compare to the pizzas at popular bay restaurants like Beretta and Delfina because we haven't tried them, but this slaps the snot out of any LA pizza I've had, except the incomparable Mozza. Best Plates: Margarita pizza, Sausage and Manila Clam pizza, Cobbler Palate: quirky but mainstream Food - A+ Ambience - B+ Service - B Value - A- read more

Would totally pass on this place. Staff made me and my friend feel totally unwelcome. Hardly a greet or a smile when we first walked in (door was ajar) and asked if they were open and they shut the door after they responded with an aloof "We open in five minutes." Later, they welcomed the other people in (outer Rich locals?) so we just followed and sat ourselves. When I asked what they recommended, she replied "well... it's all good." ... I dunno if she just didn't know what I meant by "recommend." Ordered the farm egg pizza and a mexican coke. Just really a meh experience, the place is incredibly tiny. I like to support local businesses, but not if the staff carries a "locals only" or arrogant attitude. read more

I would eat here everyday if I could. If they ever take that mascarpone pizza off the menu, I will honestly have a melt-down. I dream about that pizza... but everything I've tried here is amazing, so just order more than you think is appropriate. Don't come with a group and dress warm in case you sit outside (they have blankies tho & heaters too!). read more

My experience with Pizza: 1) I'm from New York 2) I've eaten the "world's best pizza" by default; a pizzeria in Fondi, Italy that has won best Pizza in Italy's nat'l competitions many times in the past several years. On a trip to Italy I found out that restaurants don't open until 8pm? Apparently it's because most people work until 7pm & between that one hour of work & eating, they go home, get changed, get drinks, have some appertivo. As an American, it was quite shocking for me to be told that I was not able to have dinner at 6pm. I mention this because... some people just do it differently. You are most likely trying to figure out whether or not you should try Pizzetta 211. It's so unclear! The reviews are on both sides of the spectrum. Ask yourself, "What do I want?" Types of Pizza: Neapolitan Pizza: the "world's best pizza" is Neapolitan. It is considered traditional Italian pizza made from local ingredients & with a thin crust that poofs up when baked. Most Americans have never had authentic Neapolitan pizza. New York pizza is like an oversized Neapolitan fit for our oversized American appetites. Most Americans associate "pizza" with this style. Thin crust pizza: typical to Northern Italy. Having thinner dough, the pizza supports less ingredients than some other types; smaller, usually serving 1 per pie. Lazio/Roman style: Thin crust pizzas but the crust is harder & made/served in large cut squares. I haven't seen this type of Pizza served in SF. Sicilian Style: Also large squares. An authentic Sicilian pizza is not served with cheese. The crust is more like bread with sauce & toppings. It's pretty much saucy bread. Chicago Deep Dish Style: You all know what this is. Point being, there are many types of pizzas! WHAT YOU WANT & NEED TO KNOW. FOOD: Pizzetta 211 serves thin crust pizzas. Don't make the mistake of expecting New York or American style pizza. They use local & organic ingredients which is reflected in their menu. While there are a few staple pizzas on the menu (margherita (see pictures), white cheese & pine nuts, one with an egg on it), the rest of the pizzas (about 2! read: small menu) and their starters changes almost weekly depending on what ingredients they can get. 211 has great N.Italian styled Pizza. Fresh ingredients come through in their dishes. The sizes of dishes are "European." If you are a hungry-man capable of ungodly damage at the local buffet, you may leave severely disappointed. Furthermore, if you're disappointed, the prices will just make you madder. $10-15 for just a pizza. $30 for a pizza, starter, & dessert (also great). $40-50 for a pizza, starter, wine, dessert, espresso. Know what you're getting into & be ok with spending that much. SERVICE Nothing special. In the six times I have been to 211, I have not had any issues with service nor have I been witness to any service issues. 211 has a sitting policy. If your entire party is not present, they will not seat you. The location is cramp & they realize that there are sometimes long waits. As such, they need to get bodies in & out as fast as they can. One reviewer sourly noted that she was unable to join some friends at a table. I would rebut that single addition would hold the table up for an additional 30 minutes if they were already eating. If you go during peak hours, expect to wait. If there is a line MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST. Again, if your entire party is not present when called, you will not be seated & your turn will be skipped. 211 is indeed cramp & such policies are out of necessity. If you want to argue with them, I guarantee you, you're just causing trouble for everyone. When you are seated, know that you have to ORDER AT THE COUNTER. Water, utensils, napkins are all SELF SERVICED. They are located on a small table to the left of the counter/bar. If you are immensely bothered by these things, don't go. They aren't paid to put up with you. Just tip accordingly. Again, they just do it differently. Judge for yourself; this might not be for you. DON'T GO IF . you are tight one money. . you can't adapt to different situations: mmaybe don't go. Their policies may drive you bonkers. . you "don't understand" "fancy food" you might consider the meal "ok" & feel swindled. If you have an enormous & voracious appetite: don't go unless you are both rich & willing to spend. GO IF . you like healthy eating . you'd like to try a different type of pizza . you don't mind spending extra money for a decent meal I recommend going on a weekend in the afternoon. If you go for lunch or dinner, you're likely to run into lines. If you go at night, they may be out of pizza dough (only 120 made per day). I don't recommend ordering to-go/delivery (unavailable on weekends). read more

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H'ok. So. Someone needs to set the record straight. I am a Pizzetta regular (yeah? can I claim that? I think so). Pizzetta is small. Like, super small. As in- there is a closet behind the ovens where they wash the dishes, and other than that what you see when you walk in is what you get. So there is no massive conspiracy being perpetuated by a gang of rowdy hipsters plotting to bum you out. Pizzetta is in a residential neighborhood, with zoning. Zoning that says that if you are on an numbered avenue, you must close at 9. Rumblefish, around the corner, closes at 10 because it is on California. If Pizzetta tried to keep its doors open on busy nights, it would be a shitty neighbor and then the people who live on that block would be the ones writing bitchy reviews. Places have hours of operation. Get over it. This place has the best pizza because one of like two people makes their dough in small batches every day. Like a microbrew. If you want an endless supply of food, go to Pizza Hut. I don't know, it's not a sweat shop, it's a tasty restaurant. Sometimes they run out. Move on. OK, sometimes they say they're out of dough but they can do a to-go. What does that mean, you ask? Every night, they save a couple rounds of dough so the staff can eat dinner before they go home. Pizza is all they serve- if they sell every last crumb of dough there's nothing to eat at the end of the night. Sometimes, a staffer isn't that hungry, and she'll give you her dough. So if there's a little confusion at the end of the night about the dough situation, that's why. A couple of the waiters can be a little formal for such a small joint. There's one dude in particular who is so polite it's a little weird. I think his manner makes people think he is pretentious, or ironic, or some other current SF buzz word.. He's just being nice, dude, fer real. Be polite back- you could probably use the practice. I like being able to help myself to my own water and napkin. It makes me feel like a guest asked sincerely to make herself at home. The only thing I sometimes don't like about Pizzetta is the bad parenting I'm forced to observe on occasion. Seriously, people- pay attention to your kids. Talk to them, converse with them while you share dinner- don't just ignore them and spend the meal whining at your spouse. And now, as I finish writing this, I realize I should be happy that annoying bitchy people don't like eating here. More tasty food for me. Just don't go bad-mouthing my pizza-fairies, OK? This staff makes my life more mouth-watering. read more

First, yelp has the address wrong: it's ** 211 23rd Ave, 94121**: the Richmond. Probably to save you from trying it. Now the review: I hated this place. Is anything worse than telling your customers that bad service is really something else, in this case part of the 'intimate charm' of the oh so twee dining experience? Gourmet ingredients, pathetic service. Anyone who would go here should instead walk over to Gaspare's, experience what REAL service looks like, eat a great traditional pizza and leave $20 in my mailbox (I live in between the two). That way you'll have good pizza, good service, and still pay as much as you would have at pizzetta 211. Or, go to Thom's Natural Foods on Geary, buy some good cheese and tomatoes, and make a pizza yourself at home. Then if you want some water or something, make yourself wait 20 minutes. It'll be about the same thing. read more

Went with two friends on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Very small place, but we lucked out and sat at a table against the window. Service was super nice and friendly. For the three of us we started with a delicious salad (radicchio, blue cheese, pears) and the cheese board (two types of cheeses, sliced bread, olives, and candied walnuts). We ordered two pizzas (the farm egg, ham, asparagus with gruyere and the pepperoni). Loved everything. The pizzas were thin crusts and all the ingredients worked really well together. Despite being full, we ordered two desserts to share. One was the flourless chocolate cake; the other was a cheese tart. Yes parking is challenging. Yes the place is tiny. Yes you might have to wait. (Hello, this is San Francisco!) But I found Pizzetta 211 to be charming, sweet, and a neighborhood gem. I live across town, but I will definitely come back. read more

In my never ending quest of good thin crust pizza, this place has been hit so many times, I just had to try it. I met a friend or dinner and both of us made the trek across town for some good pizza. This place is SMALL ... as in only four tables inside, four outside, and a few counter seats. I didn't know just how small it was until I got there. The menu rotates on what I think is a weekly basis. I decided on the Rosemary, Cheese and Pine Nut pizza. My friend had the Summer Squash, (I think that was it.) A Margherita was available, and since my friend assumed I would order that, I ordered the Cheese and Pine Nut pizza. :-) We had a mixed green salad, and it was plain, and average. It needed a little boost. Small enough for one. My pizza was OK. A bit dry, but a lot of cheese. I love pine nuts and the nuts give the pizza a nice toasted flavor. But like I said, a bit dry. My friend's pizza was even better than mine, with squash, chives maybe, and dollops of ricotta. Very good. Don't get attached to the some of the pizza's, because in a week, they could be gone. They change toppings as the become available or by season. The Scharffen Berger Flourless Cake was very good, served with some whipped cream. The espresso was said to be Blue Bottle, but I'm not sure. I had a latte and it was quite good ... just as good as Cafe Bello. Service is marginal, and you have to get your own napkins and utensils. Getting bread was a bit of challenge. Hours are kind of funky ... closed on Tuesday, and opens around "noonish" on the rest of the week. Open only for dinner on Monday. I was expecting to wait a while, even though we got there at 5:30, but it wasn't too bad. We did have the LAST full bottle of a pretty good bottle of a red called Bellesio Cannonau. You won't be able to get it again, because we got the last bottle, and they opened the remaining bottle for a few glasses. Once that's gone, that's it! Just had to rub that last part in. While not a destination for me, I don't see myself going back. It's one of those things where I don't get the hype. I'll stick with Gialina for thin crust and Little Star when I want a hearty slice. read more

I think I've found my perfect thin-crust pizza! Pizzetta's a cute pocket pizza joint, but it delivers big taste. They have a few pies that are always on the menu, and have other seasonal pies that drift in and out. (I am in love with the butternut squash/sage one.) Like everything else at Pizzetta, the wine list is small but carefully chosen. Oh! And save room for dessert. If they have the goat cheese cheesecake with candied kumquats, get it! I hear really good things about the flourless chocolate cake as well. Regulars will tell you to go in the afternoon. I'll just tell you to go there. Period, end of story. read more

We dropped by Pizzetta 211 at 8:30 PM on a Saturday night. Okay, it was late, they close at 9:00, maybe they're out of pizza dough. I can understand that, but the hostess said, verbatim, "We are not seating any customers as we are running out of pizza dough, but we can take a to go order." Either she's a liar or borderline retarded. In either case, not good. The first, and only other time we dropped by it was earlier in the evening and we stood at the door for 3-4 minutes, the hostess practically pushed us out of the way to get outside but never even managed so much as a 'Hi, I'll be with you in a moment.' As everyone knows the place is tiny but one or two people should be able to handle some basic customer service. I've never been treated with so much contempt at a place I've not even been able to eat at. Compared to this I got treated like a king everywhere I've ever been in Los Angeles. I won't be giving this place a third chance. I honestly don't know why it's so difficult to provide some basic service in this town. It's endemic. read more

At Pizzetta 211, the pizzettas are delicious, all are served on satisfyingly crisp thin crusts, with your choice of traditional toppings, such as the staple Margherita, or unique seasonal combinations. Our group of four decided to share four different pizzettas, especially since the waiter informed us that with a weekly menu, it may be awhile before we get to try certain items again. Nearly all of the ingredients are made with organic and local produce. 1.The Margherita pizza, however, is a permanent dish on the menu. The tomato sauce and basil were flavorful and tangy, though I prefer much more mozzarella cheese. 2. Outside of Paris, Pizzetta 211 is the only place that I know of that serves an egg topping; this is the place to try it out! The farm egg pizza was light and zesty; I loved the flavor of the mint and roasted tendril. One of my favorites. 3. The arugula-hazelnut pesto pizzetta was packed with flavor and crunch, along with the salty and savory sausage. These ingredients would also make an amazing pasta dish. 4. My first time trying Bresaola, air dried beef, on a pizza. The meat paired with the horseradish-creme fraiche, French style sour cream, gave the dish an interesting gourmet feel. The flavors were unique, though not my top choice for a pizza topping. Arrive 15 minutes before noon to score a table on a Saturday at this cozy neighborhood pizza place. Pizzetta 211, named appropriately because it is located on 211 23rd Avenue, is proof that big taste can come in tiny packages. The restaurant has only four tables and a seated counter area, so we got close and comfortable with fellow patrons. Pizzetta 211, recently started serving Bluebottle Coffee, one of my favorite brands based in the Bay Area. One Bluebottle latte with a lump of brown sugar after a satisfying meal and I'm a happy gal. read more

I wanted to like Pizzetta 211, but I can't say I did. It was always so crowded every time I went by and I randomly met the owner once (which is how I found out about the restaurant), so I sauntered in one day to test the waters. No owner in sight, and of course you're always going to be crowded when you only have enough seating for 6 people... Why anybody would pay so much for crackers with melted cheese is beyond me. I don't consider this pizza. read more

Finally got to pop in here to try it out. At first walking through the doors, I thought "WOW this place IS small" ... small but cute and service was excellent. We were seated right away and we were so busy chatting that the waiter stopped by a few times to see if we needed help ordering. After a few wine tastings, we were on our way. Ordered: -Cheese plate - pesto pizza -farm egg pizza - flourless chocolate cake -shortbread cake OMFG! Great thin crust pizza. Both are definitely recommended, however I did prefer the pesto a little over the farm egg. Who knew you could put egg on a pizza? The crust was thin and crunchy just the way i liked it. Cheese plate was delicious - came with a small green salad, 2 types of cheeses, dried fruit and olives. A great starter btw. Finally desserts (in between a few more glasses of wine), choc cake was delicious! Next up shortbread cake with strawberries and raspberries. Now that was definitely the winner in my book! Love this place, will be back. Tip: Cash only! read more

I have a public confession: I have fallen in love with someone else, someone other than my girlfriend. Her name is Pizzetta 211, and she's amazing. Let me tell you about her, so you'll see why. I love simplicity, and the operations at this tiny neighborhood pizzeria are threadbare. The menu has four pizzas, one calzone, two salads, and three desserts. A couple of the pizzas have the option of various meats or cheeses. The flipside of the menu had a drink list. Something like four whites, one rosé, and three reds. Tara went traditional, and I went out on a limb. We did this sort of on purpose, to test the place. They passed with flying colors. Their tomato, mozzarella, and basil (we added pepperoni) was solid, and the basil came in near-pesto form (wet). My pizzetta had red onion, olive, goat cheese, Tuscan salami, and fennel. The fennel part is what scared me, but to my astonishment, it was quite delicious. Service is bare-bones, too, and I like that. A lot. The place is charming for a small group of friends, and romantic for a couple. What more could you ask for? read more

A thin crusty pizza is a good thing, especially right out of the oven with fresh, quality ingredients and good sauce. I liked the pizzetta at 211. My friend ordered. She had taken me there at least 5 years ago, saying it was a top secret place. I'm happy to see it's popular now and looks like it's retained its quality. I have to say when they brought out the one with the egg on it I gagged a little - not an egg fan here - but I was also very impressed. It truly is lovely looking. The presentation here is wonderful. read more

I really like cute little unassuming restaurants like this. Tucked away on a side street you may not notice it unless walking directly passed. Apparently they're known for their pizza w/ egg on top. I was a little hesitant as ive never had this before. But, i admit, it was good. Ok ok, it was really good. I would definitely order it again. Know what was even better - scharffenberger flourless chocolate cake. It was better than good and not too sweet. It was like sex on a plate with delicious whipped cream on the side. Whipped cream so good it makes you want to smear it all over . . . . more chocolate cake of course. I believe i may have blushed while placing forkfuls atop my tongue - my cheeks, down my neck, down my chest, to my legs, felt flushed. I may have also let out a quiet mmmm to myself. Oh yeah, it was good stuff baby. I suppose i'll also mention that their prices are decent. And that yes, their pizza is worth every bite. And i'll also mention that the staff is very friendly and personable. And that the place is tiny but really charming - use the bathroom, its pretty freakin cool. Oh and that they offer blue bottle coffee. But lets be real, after reading my review, these arent the things that will make you want to experience Pizzetta 211. read more

It's simple: THE best pizza in town. Period. What about Little Star, you ask? Two words: little star. Yes, compared to this place, I give LS ONE LITTLE star. (As if having utterly delicious pizza with the bestest most perfectest crust wasn't enough, the atmosphere at Pizzetta 211 couldn't be cozier. If it weren't for the foggy Richmond, I'd swear I was tucked away in some warm, delicious nook in the Tuscan countryside.) read more

I am never disappointed by pizzetta, ever. I've made many visits here, but I recently visited two days in a row, once after an epic 18 mile hike, and the next day for an out of town guest. Both visits were everything I could have hoped for: the food simple and perfect, the service casual but attentive. On my first visit: I drank: imported italian mineral water - lots of it. Also, blue bottle latte. I ate: grilled asparagus with preserved lemon and fresh goat cheese crostini. 1/2 baby artichoke, fingerling potato & spicy aoli pizza. 1 saffron biscotti. On my second visit: I drank: 1 glass spanish white, 1 blue bottle latte I ate 1/2 butter lettuce, avocado, jicama, grapefruit salad & 1/2 mozzerella basil white anchovy pizza, 1 slice goat cheese tart with preserved kumquat. read more

so fucking rude i wish i could give them 0 stars and plus the food is no that good over priced and small would've been better off with little cesar's read more

I'm appalled at the three-star rating I previously gave Pizzetta 211, as this clearly does not reflect the glowing praises I actually sing for this place. It is everything that Cheeseboard (Berkeley), Diavola (Geyserville), and Tony's is, and more. Additionally, it's quaint, in my neighborhood, and you should definitely save room for dessert. read more

the fiance and i stumbled across this very quaint neighborhood place. we had just scored a parking space about 2 blocks south of clement st and noticed the large groups of people gathered outside this tiny restaurant. we figured it MUST be good for that many people to wait outdoors in the cold. well, our original choice for dinner (PPQ dungeness crab) had a 35 min wait. i couldn't wait that long so we walked back to pizzetta and was told it would be a 15-20 min wait. still a wait but bearable. although we were seated outdoors, there were heated lamps and blankets which helped. as for the pizza, i really enjoyed the rapini with homemade sausage and agrumato cheese. we also tried the rosemary with pine nuts pizza but the cheese was way too strong (some sort of blue cheese). and for dessert, we both loved the scharffen berger flourless chocolate cake (think rich and dense chocolate brownie) with fresh whipped cream. i would def come back if i was craving for thin crust pizza in this area. the fiance would probably think twice as he didn't think the food was worth the "dough". yes, pun intended. read more

the paunchy rude guy that 'welcomed' us as we entered should have been a sign to turn right around and leave. And, he was a double a**hole cuz he was rude when we paid the bill too! the pizza was OK. I'm not sure what the hype is about. The pizza's, yes, are paper thin. Sure, OK. Whatever. The first bite of the pizza as it came out of the oven was *almost* enough to make me forget the 40 minute wait time from ordering to delivery. The pizza cooled so fast that by the time I got to a second piece the pizza was now more like cheese and crackers. Oh, this was awesome too. It took 40 minutes to get our crackers, and it took 10 minutes for the guy who ordered after us to get his. Definitely definitely not worth $33 for two meatless pizzas and one glass of wine. read more

Decent pizza but portion size was rather small for the price paid. Would probably go back on a pinch.

After a curious episode wherein I experienced piercing, stabbing pains in my stomach bad enough to double me up (no - not my heart - that measures up perfectly), called Kaiser, booked an appointment and went there early, waited for an hour, only to have the inexplicable 9-out-of-10 pain points pain suddenly subside just 10 minutes before meeting with the very sympathetic and understanding doctor, I found my self feeling like I had dodged a bullet and craving.... pizza.... and beer. The Missus remembered this place "Pizzetta 911" or some such out in the land of the fog-that-turns-people-inside-out. A quick search on the wonderful mobile.yelp.com, and we had located and mapped the pizzeria just 25 blocks to the left through the fog-that-turns-people-inside-out. Undeterred, and after only three or four turns around the block, we found parking and found our restaurant. This is a very casual, teenie-tiny,down-to-earth quality pizza dive. After a short wait, we were taken to our table, informed of the specials and that we should come to the end of the bar to order - but after ordering, the rest of the service was at the table and very good. The asparagus special and the green salad were only mediocre, and I would skip them next time, but the stuff you come here for is the pizza. We had Margarita with arugula and marscarpone which was quite excellent and worth the return visit - especially if you find yourself in the fog-that-turns-people-inside-out. But the other reason to risk the fog-that-turns-people-inside-out is the cake - the flourless chocolate cake which looked so good (the couple next to us order a piece to share and then ordered another!) and the olive-oil-cake-with-blood-orange-and whipped-cream which was just fantastic. You should skip the starters and try all the deserts you can handle! Wash it all down with a bottle of Chimay and surprisingly good espresso and it's just what the doctor ordered. Ha! read more

Blinded by the awe of another great thin pizza, I may have overlooked the slight bit of chaos whirling through Pizzetta on the last visit. Quick Tips: *Arrive early. When the dough is sold out, so is your dinner. The other night I watched diners being turned away at 9:00 pm. *If you are a 2-top, bring a jacket. The tables inside are mostly for groups of 3 or 4 (unless you get lucky). The tables for 2 are all outside (under heaters) plus some seats at the bar. The bar was a little cramped, nowhere to put your jacket/purse etc and you're right in front of the open door so it's going to get cool. *BRING CASH *Sausage-potato-sage pizza was insanely flavorful but felt greasy. *Daily antipasto/small plates. Try one. *Flour-less chocolate cake - FTW. read more

My new favorite thin-crust pizza place in the city! I was completely blown away by how AMAZING the pizzas tasted! What we ordered (party of TWO): Field Green Salad ($5.50)- It's literally just a mix of greens. Nothing else. I was definitely disappointed by how boring and sad the salad looked. I'd skip this for sure and go for one of their other appetizers which can change from day-to-day. Ask for the special starter- it's probably (hopefully) a better bet! Mozzarella, tomato, + basil ($10.50)- SOOOOOOO tasty. Perfect amount of cheesy-goodness and freshly grinded basil. :O i couldn't believe how good it was for such a small and simple pizza. Farm egg + prosciutto + crescenza, walnut, wild arugula ($15.50)- again, blew my mind how perfect the combination was altogether. Perfect amount of prosciutto and the farm eggs were somehow the perfect size and readyness! It was amazing! i've had other pizzas before that had the infamous "farm egg" on top- most of the time, it'd make that area of the pizza super soggy and... interesting BUT Pizzetta 211 got it done perfectly. BRAVO. [NOTE: This doesn't have any tomato sauce so just an FYi if you're looking for something with a tomato base.] Pizzas are 10 inches big- super thin- so definitely don't come too hungry unless you want to order TWO for yourself and take home leftovers (.... OR you could do it intentionally so you CAN have two pizzas to yourself aka like me for my next visit :D). I'd recommend one pizza/person and share an appetizer if you come moderately hungry and want to leave satisfied. REMEMBER TO BRING CASH! IT'S A CASH-ONLY RESTAURANT!!!!!! (I think that's another reason why I docked it 1-star bc I rarely carry cash- nonetheless enough for a $$ dinner.) read more

The staff is rude. The pizza is overpriced. I can't wait for this place to close down and get the stink outta my 'hood. read more

I HATED this place. In fact, it gets two stars only because I like the wines and they use fresh ingredients, but that's it. The worst/most disgusting toppings to exist on a pizza are here. The pizza has very thin sauce, and while baking, they crack an egg on it. It's not in a good way like a breakfast pizza. It's not even really sunny-side up. It's nearly raw! Are you kidding me? Then you are going to charge a crapload for this nasty shit? I ate one slice out of politeness (I was with my brother and sister in law) but I couldn't eat it without wanting to puke. Maybe if something else was ordered, it would be better, but this place is awful. The people who wait in line or those already seated glare at everyone too. Rude clientele, horrible food. Way too tiny of a place. Thanks, but no thanks, I will stick to "mainstream" pizza joints if I want pizza from somewhere. I know a lot of people get so offended about everything, especially the "food" in this city, but I have been around the country and this is by far one of the worst pizza places I have experienced. Maybe it was a bad day or the cook sucked or something, but it was really bad. No, I don't need to go home and eat a dick because of the disgusting pizza that was served to me. I will just spend my money elsewhere and not support a place that serves gross pizza. read more

So Carlos was our server and he was charming, kind, and patient when we needed an extra minute to order. I'd come back here just for him but the pizza was even better :p Our order got mixed up our so they gave us a free one to make up for it. So we had four pizzas for the two of us. Amazing. read more

Pizzetta by the numbers! This is the number one place I've found in San Francisco for thin crust pizza outside of Roy H.'s house [http://roy.yelp.com/]! One pizzetta per person is usually enough, but if you want to sample more, stagger your order. You'll probably hear groans from the people waiting outside for your table, but that way your second pizza won't get cold by the time you get to it. There are two tables outside. I avoid them unless it's an absolutely beautiful and warm evening. Cold wind and thin pizzas don't mix. Even if you are OK with the heat lamps and a little wine in you, the pizzette won't be. Unless you eat really fast, but why should you feed like that? If you won't do it for yourself, do it for the pizzette! Three is the right number of diners for pizzetta. Three people you can fit at any of the four tables inside and in a pinch, at the counter. You could squeeze four people into the two window tables, but you'd be, ahem, squeezed. Three people can also share easily as the pizzette are cut into six slices, which is the lowest common denominator for two or three diners. It gets dicey when you have four people eyeing six slices, if you know what I mean. Four is the radius of blocks you'll need to extend you parking search. Expect to spend at least half an hour or more looking for street parking, unless you are really lucky (I'm too cheap to pay for lots! I'd rather walk three blocks, work up an appetite and spend the money on dessert.). Five o'clock is when I usually start craving pizzetta and we start to make our way down Geary Blvd.. It takes a long time to park (see number four) and we usually don't get there for the first seating, so that means we get to eat around seven. Six is the number of white anchovies you can get on my favorite item on the menu, the margherita. I like normal anchovies, the salty ones, but these aren't like that. They are marinated and slightly larger and add a tang to the pizza rather than saltiness. You might like them even if you don't like anchovies. Seven is the number of things I'll squeeze into this line before I get back to work: 1) They usually have three or four wine bottles open, 2) it's mostly self serve (you get your own water and silverware, easy on the napkins, you pay at the cashier after your meal), 3) it is on the pricey side, but the ingredients are top notch, 4) service is fine, maybe not friendly, but definitely not rude, 5) sit at the counter at least once to check out how they work, 6) the desserts don't really inspire, and 7) people, please, when you come in to check how long the wait is, close the door behind you, it's freezing out there, think of the pizzette, they are getting cold... read more

I read all the reviews and basically showed up thinking I'd have to wait a trillion minutes for a table but no. . . It all started with the sunset. See review below. Perfection. Then the parking a half block away from the restaurant. Okay yes, a couple laps were done around the block but it was nothing. Then walk up to the restaurant which, by the way is packed, and look here, two seats right at the bar. Voila! The host guy with the cool glasses was really nice, and chatted with us. The server/prep girl gave us cute smiles too. So far I'm loving this place. Then came the menu! Leker! I'm a fan of thin crust crispy pizza and this place does it well. Ordered the fancy cheese salad, and then a pizza with pancetta, figs, and gorgonzola! Flourless chocolate cake with fresh creme and two espresso's via Blue Bottle Coffee. Wait a minute. . .I didn't even mention the bathroom! The bathroom was like stepping into a very cool lounge in Budapest that plays groovy drum and bass. Random but it works. While we're eating, Stanlee Gatti walks in to order food. Hilarious. This is my kind of place. Cozy and great food. This place is very gazellig. Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum. Seven yums for Pizzetta 221. I'll be back and soon, I've got to try a pizza with egg on top. Crazy Yum! read more

I went back to Pizzetta 211 last night to give it a second chance. I had been so underwhelmed the last time I went that I decided to try it again (plus, the 40 minute wait at Delfina was just too much for us to deal with on a week night). We called to see what the wait time was like or if there were tables available and the woman on the phone was really not pleasant. When I arrived I asked if there was a waiting list and was told yes and I asked to be put next on the waiting list. The host was gracious and gave me a menu too look at while I waited in case I wanted to order a drink. At no point did he say that they only seated complete parties or give me an estimate of how long he thought it would before a table became available. Also, at no point during my over 10 minute wait outside in the not-so-warm foggy night did the host peak his head out the door to ask if I had decided on a drink while I was waiting. As parking is always miserable in that neighborhood, my bf was looking for parking and right as he pulled up to an available spot right outside of the restaurant the spot was snagged by two clueless hippies in a blue vanagon. Of course, they immediately strolled into the restaurant saying "Oh hey, look, how lucky, there's a table available!" and the host proceeded to seat them. As I'd been standing outside in the freezing cold for the past ten minutes, I walked back into the restaurant and politely asked the host why the available table was being given to a party ahead of us if we'd put our name on the waiting list first. He proceeded to politely, with a hint of annoyance and condescension, explain that they didn't seat incomplete parties due to the small size of their locale. Yeah thanks. Mind you, at that very moment a party was leaving their table and all he had to do was say "a party has just left their table and when I bus it shortly it will be available." No. He was not accommodating at all. Past that, while browsing the menu and the wine list as I sat outside in the freezing cold waiting for a table, the menu and wine list still underwhelmed me. The service last night, however, sealed the coffin. read more

This place defines irony. It's the best pizza in SF and the worst at everything else. Horrible dining experience is a guarantee. Ultra rude staff. Cash only makes me want to call the IRS since you know that means the socialists who own the place don't pay taxes. No room to sit and long waits. Reminds me of a Costco visit in that every few weeks I get the urge to go there and the minute I arrive I can't wait to leave. Just go to Delfina where the pizza is 90% as good but with none of the other complaints. read more

I love this place. My favorite pizza destination in SF. It's cozy, so best for groups of 2 to 4. Best to get there by 5:30/6 pm if you want to eat before 7:30. Line is long after 6 because this place is so popular and seating is limited. Get 1 pizzeta per person, 1 isn't enough for 2 people to split. Delicious, can't recommend this place enough. read more

Pizzetta 211 - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

went here about two weeks ago. Pizza was simply amazing. Some of the best I've had. Quarters were kinda cramped, but had a nice, homey feel. Cash only...lose a star. sorry. I don't even have a business and I can take credit cards. costs less than 3%. Build it in to your pricing. Give cash folks a discount if it means that much to you. I was OK with the cash thing because fortunately, I actually had cash in my wallet. It was the extremely snotty 'ITS ON THE MENU' condescension from one of the folks behind the counter that really kind of ruined my mood. Like I read all the fine print on menus...minus another star for their extreme rudeness. There are a bunch of other amazing pizza places in town, so it will probably be a while, if ever, before I go back. read more

FABULOUS pizza. And yeah, it's the fancy-schmancy kind. So if you're a Round Table purist or *gasp* Dominos or similar, then maybe you won't like the pizza here. Don't get me wrong, I grew up with Round Table and it has a special place in my heart. But this is another category all together. They usually have two or three daily specials, which depend on what local, fresh ingredients they can get that day. Every pizza I've had here was just so good. And their farmers salad, with fresh greens, a couple of rustic cheeses, some olives, dates, and walnuts...this is my fav pizza in the city. Outstanding! ...plus, I think the Pizzetta lady lives in my neighborhood, and every time I see her I want to tell her how awesome the pizza is. Would that seem too stalker-ish? I can't decide. read more