North Beach Pizza

Marcos Dolores

Great food, friendly staff, clean place and good price. We ordered pizza and were allowed to mix, so we can try more than one type. The Dolores Park pizza is great!

Janice Lee

Edward is awesome! We told him how we are North Beach old timers, with the San Francisco (clams and garlic) and North Beach (meat lovers) being our favorites. He shared about his love for his work and rise to become manager. Pizza and salad was fresh. There weren’t many people in the restaurant on a weekday because everyone’s doing online orders. They were working on 100 orders before we even got there!

Melanie P

So good I came a second time, this time to this location ! Vegan specialty pizza (dairy free and gluten feee options!) GREAT spot.

Jay

I’ve had pizza from all over the country, but this is hands down some of the best! The crust was cooked to perfection- soft and chewy, not too tough. I ordered the Cable Car Pizza and it was fantastic! They have a secret sauce that mixes with the cheese and tomatoes for an excellent taste. It’s pricey, but absolutely worth it!

Krishin Asnani

Spaciousness puts me at ease and spaciousness with a view relaxes me ; this place has an ambience that is both rustic and modern; love the tables with their metals bindings; I liked their pizza- compact but filling; soundtrack is mostly classic rock; I will bring larger groups to this place.

A Austin

Food is great but what really stood out about this place is the treatment I get from servers at this place, especially Kubra and Tom. Otherwise, the custom made pizza I requested with pineapple and anchovies was so delicious. And they actually put a lot of pineapple and anchovies unlike other places. 100% would recommend and visiting again

Oneill Mclean

Stopped by here for some lunch with my friend. Had a great 10" Fisherman's pizza. The pizza was cooked to perfection and the crust was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

John Wodetzki

Wow, let me tell you about this pizza! Not only was it fast but soooooo fresh. The price is a little steep compared to your average pizza joint you might visit in Oakland but given the area it's very reasonable! Soda is served in a can like most SF places. The staff is very friendly and quick to make you happy with any request. The ambiance is also very calming with soft lighting and excellent decor through out the whole restaurant! If I could give them an extra star I would!

You wanna slice of pizza? Get yourself here then walk down the street and eat it in front of the little Italian church on the green. Great price and tasted authentic.

The Caesar Salad was very (8+) with correct amount of dressing. The North Beach pizza was just right (temperature wise) and the crust the way I enjoyed. Plus I received a liter of water (I almost finished it). I enjoy water with my meal. Service was (8++). And I will return with my two friends. Sorry! No photos. Everything was consumed.

The best decision ever! Booked NBP's corporate 50-person option upon a recommendation of a colleague using them for years, and the service was great, the delivery perfect, and the pizzas - oh, my word - everyone feasted ... As we (in our all-day workshop) wanted everyone to eat all day, and I got so many compliments on our choice of catering - and options! - THANK YOU for your reliable and simply delectable food. So grateful!

My wife and I had a great dining experience, going to lunch here on a recent visit to San Francisco. Edward, the manager, was gracious and very helpful with our lunch selection. I opted for the incredibly delicious San Francisco pizza, which is a mozzarella, clam, and garlic pizza. I paired my meal with a pleasant Drake’s IPA, smooth and refreshing. My wife had the chicken strips, which were fresh with a tasty and crunchy coating. Edward also offered us a sample of their chicken wings, which again were fresh, crunchy, and tasty. We were told by Edward that they only use fresh chicken, and we could tell that was the case. Also, the restaurant was very clean, and most importantly, the bathrooms were immaculate! Looking forward to coming back again when we visit San Francisco. Thanks, Edward for being a good host!

Daniel Soo Hoo

The Caesar Salad was very (8+) with correct amount of dressing. The North Beach pizza was just right (temperature wise) and the crust the way I enjoyed. Plus I received a liter of water (I almost finished it). I enjoy water with my meal. Service was (8++). And I will return with my two friends. Sorry! No photos. Everything was consumed.

Marc Rigney

Ordered 7 pizzas for a work meeting for my out-of-towner team. I received so many compliments on the quality a taste of the food. Good job NBP.

I live around the block, I wanted to try this food, I opted out for chicken pasta, it was good but I think I'll give it another try and this time getting something different. The service was excellent! The prices are not that bad.

Delicious pizza with barely any wait time! The staff were incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. Nice hidden gem at North Beach!

This was the second time we ordered the pizza from North Beach Pizza. We ordered two pizzas, the Golden Gate (pesto sauce topped with chicken, onion, mushroom), San Francisco (tomato sauce topped with minced garlic and clam meat), and fried calamari. After I tried both, I would say that I liked San Francisco more because I liked the tomato sauce better. The Golden Gate was not too bad and if you like pesto sauce, you should try this one. The fried calamari was not so good because they were a bit too chewy and not very crunchy. So far, I would say that they are pretty good but just not the fried calamari lol.

From Brazil to North Beach! I have lived in North Beach, San Francisco, for over twenty-five years. During my early years here, I discovered North Beach Pizza and became a loyal customer at its original location. Their pizza was one of the closest ones to New York pizza, and I loved and enjoyed it during my years there. So it came as a surprise to me when I realized I had never reviewed them on Yelp! Before starting to write this review, I researched their history online. What I learned surprised me because I assumed the owners were Italian or Italian Americans all these years, and I was wrong! Al Souza, a Brazilian immigrant, launched his restaurant career in 1976 with a San Francisco pizza shop called California Pizza. Though he held a computer science degree from the University of San Francisco, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to the restaurant industry. After honing his management skills at Church's Fried Chicken and Wendy's, he set his sights on a new venture. In 1982, Souza opened the first North Beach Pizza on Grant Avenue, San Francisco. This innovative concept offered a value-oriented menu with fast and reliable computerized delivery, a system he developed. The success was immediate, attracting hundreds of businesses throughout the city. Capitalizing on this momentum, Souza opened a second location nearby in 1986. Today, North Beach Pizza boasts a growing empire with multiple San Francisco locations, including one under construction on Pier 39 and further expansion into Berkeley and San Mateo. Beyond building a restaurant empire, Souza is a recognized leader within the Bay Area's Brazilian community. He's known for mentoring former employees and fellow Brazilians, helping them launch successful businesses. We ordered a medium pie, half Aloha and half Meat Lovers, to take out during our last visit. We called and placed the order, and when we got there, it was ready and waiting for us. The Aloha comes with Canadian Bacon, Ham, and Pineapple. Meat Lovers is topped with sausage, salami, pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, and meatballs. We asked for the crust to be extra crusty, and it was. I wouldn't say I like sweet pizzas, but the Aloha tasted good. On the other hand, Meat Lovers is filling and delivers lots of flavors. One of the things I like about this North Beach Pizza location is the smiling and friendly staff. The dining area is charming, too. It is roomy and well-set up. We last ate there a while ago, but we will soon.

Grace Lin

Delicious pizza with barely any wait time! The staff were incredibly friendly and made the experience even better. Nice hidden gem at North Beach!

Karen Demerson

I live around the block, I wanted to try this food, I opted out for chicken pasta, it was good but I think I'll give it another try and this time getting something different. The service was excellent! The prices are not that bad.

Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou

From Brazil to North Beach! I have lived in North Beach, San Francisco, for over twenty-five years. During my early years here, I discovered North Beach Pizza and became a loyal customer at its original location. Their pizza was one of the closest ones to New York pizza, and I loved and enjoyed it during my years there. So it came as a surprise to me when I realized I had never reviewed them on Yelp! Before starting to write this review, I researched their history online. What I learned surprised me because I assumed the owners were Italian or Italian Americans all these years, and I was wrong! Al Souza, a Brazilian immigrant, launched his restaurant career in 1976 with a San Francisco pizza shop called California Pizza. Though he held a computer science degree from the University of San Francisco, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to the restaurant industry. After honing his management skills at Church's Fried Chicken and Wendy's, he set his sights on a new venture. In 1982, Souza opened the first North Beach Pizza on Grant Avenue, San Francisco. This innovative concept offered a value-oriented menu with fast and reliable computerized delivery, a system he developed. The success was immediate, attracting hundreds of businesses throughout the city. Capitalizing on this momentum, Souza opened a second location nearby in 1986. Today, North Beach Pizza boasts a growing empire with multiple San Francisco locations, including one under construction on Pier 39 and further expansion into Berkeley and San Mateo. Beyond building a restaurant empire, Souza is a recognized leader within the Bay Area's Brazilian community. He's known for mentoring former employees and fellow Brazilians, helping them launch successful businesses. We ordered a medium pie, half Aloha and half Meat Lovers, to take out during our last visit. We called and placed the order, and when we got there, it was ready and waiting for us. The Aloha comes with Canadian Bacon, Ham, and Pineapple. Meat Lovers is topped with sausage, salami, pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, and meatballs. We asked for the crust to be extra crusty, and it was. I wouldn't say I like sweet pizzas, but the Aloha tasted good. On the other hand, Meat Lovers is filling and delivers lots of flavors. One of the things I like about this North Beach Pizza location is the smiling and friendly staff. The dining area is charming, too. It is roomy and well-set up. We last ate there a while ago, but we will soon.

Rachel S.

This was the second time we ordered the pizza from North Beach Pizza. We ordered two pizzas, the Golden Gate (pesto sauce topped with chicken, onion, mushroom), San Francisco (tomato sauce topped with minced garlic and clam meat), and fried calamari. After I tried both, I would say that I liked San Francisco more because I liked the tomato sauce better. The Golden Gate was not too bad and if you like pesto sauce, you should try this one. The fried calamari was not so good because they were a bit too chewy and not very crunchy. So far, I would say that they are pretty good but just not the fried calamari lol.

came here for a quick bite with a friend, we split a personal pizza and broccoli as an appetizer. The pizza was pretty good, we got the dolores park pizza. It was my first time trying hot honey and I wasn’t a big fan of the sweetness, but the friend enjoyed it so I think it was just a personal taste thing. Pizza was decent but not necessarily great. The broccoli was steamed and was a good portion amount, but we both agreed that grilled or some kind of char on the broccoli would have been much better. The service was interesting, everyone was very nice but our server moved us to a different table after we sat down and then moved another family to a different table as well. We had a decent wait after placing our order, and two different servers came up to us and asked us if we had been helped. It was kind of them, but highlighted how long we had been waiting if we had been checked in on by three people. Overall a decent spot and good for the price, but wouldn’t come again as there are better options in the area.

Romy Sauter

came here for a quick bite with a friend, we split a personal pizza and broccoli as an appetizer. The pizza was pretty good, we got the dolores park pizza. It was my first time trying hot honey and I wasn’t a big fan of the sweetness, but the friend enjoyed it so I think it was just a personal taste thing. Pizza was decent but not necessarily great. The broccoli was steamed and was a good portion amount, but we both agreed that grilled or some kind of char on the broccoli would have been much better. The service was interesting, everyone was very nice but our server moved us to a different table after we sat down and then moved another family to a different table as well. We had a decent wait after placing our order, and two different servers came up to us and asked us if we had been helped. It was kind of them, but highlighted how long we had been waiting if we had been checked in on by three people. Overall a decent spot and good for the price, but wouldn’t come again as there are better options in the area.

David Davila

Make sure you call this place to have delivery done. Do not use the "order online" function through Google. It was routed thru DoorDash... Showed up an hour and a half later... COLD... And that driver did not care. Have ordered here multiple times. It is my friend's favorite place. He always calls, and I should have done that too.

Extremely slow and unattentive service. Experience was compounded by hungry kids (which we tried to mitigate with a slice to start as an appetizer). Despite the restaurant traffic being seemingly slow (two other tables), we waited for nearly 25 minutes to place our order after being seated. We received our order more than 50 minutes after placing (other than the early-requested slice). Pizza sat at the prep counter for more than five minutes (until we retrieved it). Calzone sat at the prep counter for nearly ten minutes (until we retrieved it). Pasta for the hungriest (a crying 4yo) was the last item out (and was not as ordered so had to be re-made, another 10 minutes). Can recommend for quality and flavors - but would avoid for dine-in.

Chris Arata

Extremely slow and unattentive service. Experience was compounded by hungry kids (which we tried to mitigate with a slice to start as an appetizer). Despite the restaurant traffic being seemingly slow (two other tables), we waited for nearly 25 minutes to place our order after being seated. We received our order more than 50 minutes after placing (other than the early-requested slice). Pizza sat at the prep counter for more than five minutes (until we retrieved it). Calzone sat at the prep counter for nearly ten minutes (until we retrieved it). Pasta for the hungriest (a crying 4yo) was the last item out (and was not as ordered so had to be re-made, another 10 minutes). Can recommend for quality and flavors - but would avoid for dine-in.

daniel wright

$57 for a large pizza, took forever to show up; think they defrosted it. Next time if I wanted REALLY bad food I would just go to Papa Johns. The place was clean and pretty.....just don't think your getting real food that's all

One of the worst experiences ever at a restaurant in the United States. Found a piece of plastic wrap in the pizza . The manager took the pizza but never followed up. After 20–30 minutes, he came back asking if anything was needed and said he would talk to his staff. The whole situation felt careless, and there was no acknowledgment that a mistake was made.

Rahul Vikhe Patil

One of the worst experiences ever at a restaurant in the United States. Found a piece of plastic wrap in the pizza . The manager took the pizza but never followed up. After 20–30 minutes, he came back asking if anything was needed and said he would talk to his staff. The whole situation felt careless, and there was no acknowledgment that a mistake was made.