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    Regents Pizzeria

    4.0 (2.2k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, American
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Meat lovers Chicago pizza
    Bea P.

    This is 3.6 stars rating. The place was packed on Friday night. I'm a huge fan of deep dish pizza and was looking forward to a great pie. It took a 40-45 minutes to get our order. When our order came, it was massive. I was excited to dive right in but sadly it didn't live up to actual Chicago deep dish pizzas that I had in Chicago. It was way too doughy. It was mostly bread and there was a layer of bread within the pizza. The meat to bread ratio was way off. It was cheesy though. Maybe their New York pizza is good but I probably won't be having their Chicago style pizza. The ambiance was nice. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Just an fyi, it's in a paid parking center so you would have to know how long you're staying.

    david n.

    Hot sopressata is one of the best slices here. Had the Nashville hot chicken tenders and they were one of the spiciest things I've ever eaten! Beware!

    White pizza
    Gwyn C.

    Rather than fight the traffic to get home, we decided to stop and have dinner. Thanks to Yelp we found this location. It's a very busy spot, even on a Wednesday night. It's funny because there are several restaurants within this little strip plaza but this is the one that has the business. There's indoor and outdoor seating, which is really nice. We had a nice breeze on a hot summer night. Full pizza starts around $35. We (me and my folks) each had the special which was two slices and a drink. This ended up being slightly less, for three of us, then ordering a large pizza.. New York style it's what you get for the specials. I must say, w e were tempted by the Chicago style and calzones. And definitely intrigued by the pastas. We went with the white slice and eggplant. I know...we're a boring family since all three of us got the same thing. And we all enjoyed it! New York style is a thin crust and crunchy. Slices are huge making it definitely worth the investment. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of grease especially on the eggplant Parmesan pizza. It is unique. The white pizza had chees and spinach and is delicious hot. While, dad wasn't a huge fan of the eggplant pizza, he really enjoyed the white pizza which had him going from a yeah it's OK to I like it. Mom's only comment was she would have liked a little more flavor in the sauce for the eggplant. She keeps talking about how much she liked the crust! Staff is friendly and young. E we're thrilled The found us outside to deliver the pizza so we could avoid the noise and crowd. It took two people to bring it out! If we have another appointment out here we would consider returning - mom just said she throughly enjoyed it!

    The Juanito - March special
    Christy C.

    Oh Regents Pizza! You only get better!! Chicago style meat lovers is an all time favorite, and getting it fresh in restaurant truly is far superior to take out. Crust is crispy perfection. Do yourself a favor and order the off-menu Jalapeno Tequila chicken wings. So freakin' delicious! Fair warning sauce doesn't reheat well so just go ahead and eat them! Staff is always incredibly friendly and attentive and beer list is always spot on!

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    Dan E.

    San Diego is not known for its pizza scene but if you look real hard you'll find a few standout establishments! Among them is Regents Pizzeria in La Jolla. Featuring authentic Chicago deep dish and New York-style pizzas. Plus an impressive craft beer bar with 30 rotating taps. This was my first time visiting and I really enjoyed it. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff with ample seating inside and out. I ordered what they call "Brooklyner" and it was outstanding! Made with house-made marinara, aged mozzarella blend, a double portion of Battistoni cup & char pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms and sprinkled with pecorino Romano and dried oregano, finally it's dotted with tasty blobs of ricotta cheese.

    Popeye
    Carolyn C.

    Tasty food, busy place. Parking lot can get crazy, they will validate parking if you are going to be there more than the min for free. We lucked out and there wasn't a line to place an order until ten minutes after we did and the place was swamped. We've been here several times and know how to order but it is confusing at first and a bit chaotic at the counter/where to stand/servers scrambling around the same area/pick up drivers looking confused but the chaos is with it as the pizza is awesome. Placed ordered for our table which needed up being five deep dish slices and fountain drinks. Tip - Pounce on a table quickly when u arrive and have someone else order as this place gets bonkers. Took about 15 minutes for our slices to come out. All were hot and tasty. I was the odd ball and got the Popeye, the rest were the meat combo. Everyone enjoyed. If u need a to go container - go back by the line area and ask one of the servers as they are sitting near the food window by the kitchen.

    Jennifer A.

    Totally crust fell in love @regentspizzeria The Popeye's Chicago pizza had me spinning in a deep dish dream and that chicken rigatoni pesto? Straight up pasta-tively delicious Every bite = saucy, cheesy, carb-loaded happiness... I'm officially on a pizza my heart kind of mood

    Hazy IPA
    Canary H.

    Definitely a favorite pizza place. Whenever I visit my best friend in San Diego, I mention going back to Regents. Of course, we finally did after a few years of hiatus. Regents is located right across from UTC shopping and has its own parking lot. If you get it validated, the first hour is free. But of course, when hanging out at Regents, you'll spend a few hours here. They have an extensive beer menu and a pizza slice menu. Instead of ordering both separately, I like to get their combos: I ordered their Combo that has two pizza slices and a beer of my choice. It's not bad! I chose a classic pepperoni and a white sauce pizza to go along with my Hazy IPA. After ordering, they give you a number, and you can choose any open seats from inside and out. The utensils are napkins are a must. These pizza slices are HUGE! Bigger than my hand and definitely bigger than my beer glass. Coming out fresh and hot, these pizzas are delicious and go down well with a beer. The interior is bustling with people (and flies because it gets hot). The servers are back and forth but always doing so with a smile. With the prices and food, nothing beats Regents. I love it here!

    Brooklyn pizza
    Ian C.

    The inside is a little bar, with some good music.. I got the Brookliner, sooooo good. Paired very well with a coke. The service was fine, it took kinda long to get my slice, but it was worth it.

    Cluck cluck pizza
    Srihan B.

    The blonde guy that served me was very nice and helped me figure out what to choose! The inside looks great, bar vibes and outdoor seating as well, normally super busy but today was chill with graduation, a lot of ppl went out for lunch but I wanted to come here. The cluck cluck pizza actually wasn't that good, I'm usually not a fan of chicken on pizza but it was like a savory not buffalo but similar, and the chicken was a little crispy and thin so i liked it more, but not as much as the other options. The salad was great, the ceasar comes with like big bread croutons and the sauce is like citrus zesty, great pairing I got a deep dish artichoke as well, it was reallly good, like top 3- the artichoke isn't too bitter and the cheese pairs really well

    Brooklyner, MooShroom NY slices
    Ethan W.

    Ordered takeout from here for dinner. Lots of people inside eating, and a lot of college kids. I got a few slices instead of a whole pie since it was just for me. The slices are massive! 1 or 2 is definitely enough for one person. The NY slices were really good. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the MooShroom pizza since it was a white pizza. The garlic really shines through in it and the fried onion topping really adds something special. On the Brooklyner slice, they left it in the oven a bit longer so it was a bit hard. Overall though, really good crust without excessive flop. I got one slice of the Popeyes deep dish to try it out. Really solid construction, you definitely don't need a knife and fork to eat this one. Flavor was about average, perhaps a different pizza would've been better. Crust is really thick at the end of the pizza, but has good texture. I'd recommend this place to a friend. Service was really quick and friendly despite the restaurant being packed at dinner time.

    Veggie pizza
    Rosuna S.

    My school got us Regents Pizza and had really hyped it up. Unfortunately, it didn't really meet that hype for me. I felt like the meat pizza was a bit dry and salty. I did however like the veggie pizza, it was flavorful and not dry. I would maybe try a pizza with meat and veggies next. The service though, was great and convenient! Maybe next time I'll try to go in person and get a second look before any more opinions lol

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    Trinh T.

    Food: i tried both the chicago style pizza and new york style pizzas here and they lived up to their expectations. this is now my favorite pizza spot in san diego so far. it was my first time trying new york style pizzas too! they're crispy but lightweight and flavorful. the chicago pizza on the other hand was huge, layered, and stacked. most of the toppings lay inside the pizza. think of it like a pie! the crust of the pizza was also so good. Pepperoni (NY style) (10/10) - basic choice but very solid! White (NY style) (9.5/10) - really good and different types of cheeses. i liked the spinach and the ricotta cheese really stood out to me. Brooklyner (NY style) (10/10) - has sausage AND pepperoni. really tasty and nice if you like lots of meat Popeye (Chicago style) (10/10) - HUGE and loaded i loved the taste though. there's so many layers of flavor and the crust was nicely made as well Service: They're super helpful and efficient for this popular spot! Ambiance/ It has a very casual and bustling atmosphere type of vibe. It's super chill and nice to sit and grub on some pizza.

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    How long of a wait should I expect when ordering a whole Deep Dish?

    I've had to wait 20-30 minutes consistently from the moment you order to when you get a whole deep dish pizza. Slices might be ready asap depending on availability. They are upfront about it. I recommend calling ahead to tell them you want a whole… 

    Do they charge for extra ranch sauce?

    If you're ordering to go they might but if you're eating there and ask the person that brings you your food, I think they would just be cool about it and help you out.

    What's the secret for parking for dinner? Any street parking? Paying $3 was disappointing.

    They validate parking

    What is the dine in situation currently? Bar seating available again?

    There were a few tables indoors available but i did not see any chairs at the bar. There is also outdoor seating available, looks like there are heaters, but when I went they were not turned on. Hope this helps. :)

    Do you deliver to Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines?

    If you can wait a couple of hours for your food

    Do they sell pizza in slices or just the whole pizza?

    They sell it by the slice as well. The slices are huge!

    Will the governor's restriction impact your restaurant serving patrons and ability to serve beer and wine?

    Yes. It is take out only you are unable to sit and drink alcohol At this time

    Can the food be ordered via Uber eats, grubhub, yelp, etc?

    No but they have delivery.

    Do they still offer gluten-free crust?

    Yes they do.

    Are Chicago style slices available or only New York?

    both! the slice prices go up to $5.25 but sooo worth it :)

    Does this place have happy hour specials?

    No happy hour but they do have some $5 beers

    Are you able to walk in and buy slices instead of a whole pizza?

    There is a combo deal where you can get 2 slices from the case and a drink or 1 slice, a side salad, and a drink for about $12

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