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    4.5 (1.3k reviews)
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    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Old fashioned
    Stephanie L.

    This was our second time at Tribute Pizza. Our first visit was shortly after they opened, and we honestly didn't love the pizza. We had the Bees Mode grandma style and found it really salty. We decided to give Tribute another try, and I'm glad we did because we enjoyed this visit so much more. This time we ordered the Classic Combo grandma style, which was much more our speed, along with the Szechuan spicy noodles and two Old Fashioneds. The cocktails here are really well made, and they have a great cocktail list with lots of options. We were celebrating my husband's promotion and Navy anniversary, and they surprised us with two glasses of bubbly and a card, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. Our server was great, and we loved sitting at the bar watching the hustle and bustle of everyone making pizzas and drinks. The whole experience felt much cozier than our first visit. We had a really nice time, and you can tell Tribute is a beloved neighborhood spot, especially among locals and people in the service industry. Definitely glad we came back and gave it another try!

    I kale, I saw, I conquered salad with the roasted garlic Brussels sprouts
    Norma D.

    First time to this pizza spot. Hearing great things so had to try it. Super busy on a Saturday early evening. The wait time was crazy. So we decided to order take out. We had the Hotboi pizza,The dough boy pizza, Kale Cesar salad, Brussels sprouts. Everything was good but Our favorite was definitely the Brussels sprouts and the Hotboi pizza. It was our first time so without knowing we ordered too much food. Next time we'll be prepared. And there will be a next time!! So delicious. I love the clever names of everything. Lots of vegan options available also. This place has delicious food - explains the long wait times. I'll be back.

    Emi B.

    This place serves amazing pizza that pays tribute to other iconic pizzerias, but my absolute favorite dish of the night was the stone fruit salad. We also ordered the noodles, though they were not spicy at all, so I would definitely recommend requesting extra spice if you are used to some heat. Service was pretty fast despite the restaurant being packed with a lot of people, so I definitely recommend securing a reservation before you go. One small detail to keep in mind is that the bathroom is located outside the main space, which was a little confusing to find at first.

    Leslie G.

    I had to go get THE salad of summer at Tribute. The stone fruit Panzanella salad. It was everything I thought it would be. I just wish I went earlier in the season, so I could have more. We also got the Detroit style pizza and added a few items. Perfectly done and those cheese crowns are heavenly. Service was amazing - loved our pizza ambassador. She was lovely and attentive. Seating was comfortable and I love an open kitchen.

    So dang good
    Mark C.

    **Captain's Log, Stardate 79413.7 -- Tribute Pizza, North Park** **Priority One directive before anything else: MAKE A RESERVATION.** We failed to do so, and only the intervention of pure dumb luck saved this away mission. We materialized in line the moment the doors opened -- and yes, Captains, there was already a line. This establishment fills faster than a turbolift at shift change, so do not gamble with the Kobayashi Maru like we did. Plan ahead. Commendation to **Ryan, the manager**, who ran the room with the calm command presence of a seasoned bridge officer. You have the conn, Ryan. Now, to the mission log. The food -- incredible across the entire quadrant. The **salad** is no mere replicator side dish -- order it, it earns its place. The **meatballs** are a must-have, non-negotiable, resistance is futile. And that **sauce**? Phenomenal. Logical in its perfection. I would happily requisition a barrel of it for the long voyage home. The **cheese pizza** -- classic, old-school, done with respect for the ones who came before. That golden undercarriage on the crust? Engineering-grade craftsmanship. Scotty himself would approve. Tribute Pizza in North Park has earned every accolade in its record. We will be back to haunt this place -- and that's a promise, not a threat. Live long and prosper. Vulcan salute. **-- Captain 619, out.**

    Chris F.

    Congrats to Tribute Pizza on 10 years! This is a very good pizza house set in a converted post office, with plenty of character to match. The staff are friendly and the food service is attentive. You can tell the kitchen actually cares, and it shows: they do better than most spots in this category. The pizzas are excellent with great variety, and I'd go back anytime. One note to the owners: you display your salsa awards proudly in the lobby, but they're nowhere on the menu. I went the food stuff. Only downside: it's very loud inside, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a quiet dinner.

    Bread pudding
    Gabriel M.

    This is the best pizza in SD--hands downs, no questions asked. Not only is the pizza amazing but their ice cream and bread pudding will also blow you away. Their house "tribute" ipa is also one of my favorites. Tony and Kat really made our experience by giving us thoughtful recommendations and being so friendly. Tony even remembered us when we came back to satisfy our cravings later in the week and remembered that we liked the ranch with our pizza. Best pizza, best people.

    Ria D.

    I really wanted to like this place but I just thought they were okay. Since we were a large party, we made a reservation. They are pretty strict with time so we made sure all eight of us were on time. Parking is atrocious but there is a parking lot close by so you can pay to park. Our group ordered one Detroit pizza, a New York pizza and a neo neapolitan pizza. I enjoyed the New York style one the most/best because it had the most flavor and the dough was pretty good - not too soft but not chewy, if that makes sense. The neo neapolitan was okay because I kept comparing it to the one I had in Japan. I think I needed more than a pesto flavor and the dough wasn't pillowy soft. The Detroit I didn't really care for. The dough was tough and it just seemed like it was topping on top of bread. Like I couldn't enjoy it. I think I need to go back to try other items because I just didn't enjoy it. The bread with the garlic confit was the best item of what we ate, in my opinion. Oh we did order a salad but I forgot what it was called. It was refreshing and lots of different textures and flavor. It was pretty good. Again, I would definitely go back because people say this place is excellent. So I wanna order something that would be mind blowing with their kind of reputation. Oh, the servers were great and the ice tea kept coming. I appreciated the great service.

    Kevin Z.

    It is really good pizza and take inspirations from all over the US. They were super slammed at night and pizza took a longggggg time to come out. Over an hour was pretty bad but normally it shouldn't be this long. The stone fruit salad was amazing. Perfect peaches, cheese, and the fluffy spongy bread makes the perfect combination. Meatballs were also great. Big and saucy. The bread that came with meatballs were nice and soft. If there's one thing they get right is their dough for everything. Burrata pie is inspired by Lindustrie's. It's pretty close but not quite there. The other pie's pepperoni is so salty but everything else is good about it

    Daniel L.

    Never disappointed with Tribute! We came here on a weekday 8pm reservation and the place is packed as usual. The pizzas are delicious, even better with cold hazy ipa. Staff is friendly and attentive. Tribute still stands on my top pizza spot in town.

    Dye another day
    Mariam R.

    Best pizza outside of New York that I've had? Possibly yes! For appetizers, we ordered the Brussels sprouts. It was a generous portion, and even though I'm not usually a big Brussels sprouts fan, I really enjoyed them. We tried the Dye Another Day and King of the Crown pizzas and loved both. The King of the Crown is Detroit-style, and one slice was enough to fill me up. Great flavors and definitely memorable Christian, our waiter, was super helpful. The entire restaurant has an awesome vibe, making it a great place to hang out and enjoy some seriously good pizza. P.S: ask for a side of hot honey :)

    Summer Stone Fruit Salad
    Jenny Z.

    We visited on a weekday night. It gets fairly packed, so reserving on Resy a few days in advance is a good idea. We lucked out and found street parking right away, which is notoriously rare for North Park. We were seated near the pizza station, which gave us a fun front-row seat to watch the chefs work their magic. The staff truly made the experience. Our server was energetic, knew the menu inside out, and gave great recommendations. Following his advice, we started with the stone fruit salad. It was a solid 5/5, and my boyfriend was obsessed with it. The stracciatella and fruits paired perfectly together, balanced by a hint of savoriness from the balsamic oil. The highlight was the toasted focaccia croutons, which were crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. For the main, we split a 13-in with half classic combo and half hellboy. The classic combo (4/5) was a delicious homage to the OG Costco combo pizza. The hellboy (3/5) was a bit too sweet for my preference, but it tasted better balanced with a side of their ranch. I think for 2 people, this was a good amount of food. Overall, it was a great experience with phenomenal drinks. We are already planning our next visit to try their other pizza offerings.

    Open kitchen
    Stephanie B.

    I have been waiting to try this place as it was ranked in the top 100 pizza places in the country recently and all the buzz on Yelp. I made a reservation a few weeks in advance because of long wait times previously quoted for walk ins. Ambiance: inside an old post office. The kitchen is completely open air in the center, so you can see them making everything. They have indoor and outdoor patio seating. Parking can be really difficult and I've been quoted almost a 2 hour wait for walk ins on the weekend for dinner, so definitely best to make a reservation. Service: Service was good. Our server explained the menu to us and checked on us often. They say pizzas can take 45 mins during busy times, but it wasn't that long of a wait for us. Food: The foccacia they had lined up looked great, but we were already getting plenty of bread in our pizza that we didn't try that. We started with an order of four meatballs, which I thought was a bit pricey, but the meatballs were a good size and the sauce was delicious. It came with toasted sourdough bread as well, which paired nicely with the meatballs and extra sauce. For pizza, we ordered the 13" of dye another day with sausage added and classic combo supreme.I liked the cheese sprinkled on the dye another day crust. I had a hard time getting a taste of the three sauces. We added sausage and it was so subtle, I almost mentioned that it was supposed to have sausage added to it when they delivered it to our table, but ended up seeing little specs of it. We also ordered the classic combo supreme, which was a higher quality Costco supreme pizza. I did enjoy this one. Overall, the pizza was good, but a little floppy. I prefer the crust a bit firmer. Salads also looked good and I would try one next time.

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    Ask the Community - Tribute Pizza

    Can I make a for 10 adults and 2 kids? If yes, can I call to make the appointment?

    Thanks for reaching out! We book all reservations through Resy and by email at reservations@tributepizza.com and we’ll be happy to help you there.

    Do you offer non-pork proteins... chicken, beef to add on the pizza?

    All of our current pizza proteins (pepperoni, soppressata, calabrese salami, bacon, prosciutto, etc.) are pork-based.… 

    Does anybody know if they offer half and half? I can be pretty indecisive about choosing.. it'd be great to know you can combine two flavors!

    Yes, they definitely do

    Do you offer any delivery through 3rd party?

    Apologies, we do not. We offer takeout via order.tributepizza.com and in person, but we do not offer delivery.

    Do you guys have happy hour?

    They do not

    Want to try here but wondering if it is common to get what looks like burnt pizzas (black crusts)?

    Our pizzas are baked in a woodfired oven, so they often have a little char which gets mistaken once in a while for being burnt. You're welcome to request your pizza without that characteristic, and we'll do our best to accommodate!

    Question for the owner, is the gluten free crust made in-house?

    Hi! Is all the cheese on your pizza pasteurized?

    All of the cheeses on our pizzas are pasteurized! The cheeses on our cheese and charcuterie board rotate semi-regularly, but at this exact moment, yes, they all are... Items containing raw / unpasteurized cheeses would be notated as such in an… 

    How many slices per 18" NY-style pizza?

    Eight Slices. "Oh, I'm not that hungry, can you cut it into four?" - Yogi Berra

    Is there a pizza made with organic, vegan and gluten-free ingredients?

    You can get a gluten free pizza and vegetarian pizzas. I am not sure about a vegan pizza, but on Yelp it states they do.

    Where to park?

    There's street parking or pay to park at the north park garage on 29th and North Park Way.

    Can you only order vodka sauce pizza on line or is it available in the store?

    It's not printed on the in-store menu which is why it's "online order only" but ask your server, we're happy to make it for you for in-house, too!

    Is it kid friendly ? I always go to waypoint down the street because of the little play area for the little ones .

    There was a kids birthday party going on while I was there :) no play area though

    Are there tv's to watch football games?

    We do have a 55" 4K TV in our bar area, where we tune in to sports, including football on Thursdays and Sundays. That said, we don't have any special package to get all the games.

    Are the pizzas soy free?

    Our traditional pizza dough is in fact soy free, but our gluten free dough does have a small amount of soy.

    What are the ingredients of the GF crust? We have severe allergies in my family and we're planning a trip to SD!

    I'm not sure maybe look at the menu and they probably have a allergy page you can find the answer too !

    Do they have gluten free pizza options?

    Yes they have Gluten Free options for most of their pizzas , just make sure you tell them before they make it . Ps they have really good pizza - enjoy 😉

    Is there pizza by the slice here?

    We serve whole ~13" pizzas!

    Do they have wifi?

    According to the list on the right of the main page, they do have free wifi.

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