Pizzeria Luigi

Pizza restaurant · San Diego

Pizzeria Luigi

Pizza restaurant · San Diego

1137 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102

Highlights

This counter-service pizzeria serves up delicious NY-style pies and calzones alongside an impressive craft beer selection in a fun, eclectic setting.

1137 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102 Get directions

pizzerialuigi.com

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$10–20 · Menu

@eater

"A Golden Hill staple, Pizzeria Luigi is considered one of San Diego’s best examples of New York-style pies, with to-go slices at the ready. There’s also a shop on El Cajon Boulevard and in Imperial Beach. The locations all do a brisk takeout business, but there are some indoor seats (and billiards tables) available for those who want to hang around." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo

The Best Pizzerias in and Around San Diego

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@eater

"Just how many pizzerias named Luigi’s are there in the five boroughs? Plenty, we’re sure. Located in Greenwood Heights, this one (founded in 1973) functions as a sort of community center in a neighborhood increasingly uncertain how to define itself. The pizzas are especially good, with some relatively unusual toppings, including a wonderful pie with soppressata and jalapeños, fusing old and new aspects of the neighborhood." - Robert Sietsema

The Giant Eater Map of New York City Slices

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"New York-style pizza reigns supreme at this pie shop. Walk in for a couple slices with your favorite toppings and a pint. Pizzeria Luigi also does carryout, though downing two slices and a drink in the back patio just hits a little different." - Mario A. Cortez

Where to Eat in Golden Hill

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@eater

"A Golden Hill staple, Pizzeria Luigi is considered one of San Diego’s best examples of New York-style pie, with to-go slices at the ready. There’s also a shop on El Cajon Boulevard and in Imperial Beach." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo

20 Essential Pizzerias Around San Diego

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Episode: Real Deal Italian

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California

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Dalton Anderson

Google

Pizzeria Luigi was recommended by a friend, and it was a solid NY-style pizza stop. We ordered a pie with half White Girl and half Capone. We also got two slices of cheese pizza. Both the White Girl and Capone were fantastic, but the White Girl is definitely more memorable. It's got a perfect kick to it (not very hot, but great flavor). The employees were incredibly helpful and kind. They threw in some garlic knots, which were greatly appreciated and tasted good. We ultimately ordered based on their recommendations, which provided us with a good experience overall. If you're a tourist (which we were), pay close attention to your GPS, especially at night. We got a bit turned around in some neighborhoods and struggled making it back to the freeway.

Frank Favro

Google

I've been here dozens of times, and it never disappoints. If you like thin crust pizzas, then this is your spot. By the slice or by the pie. I usually go for the slice. Large selection of pies to choose your slices. The srombolis are also an excellent choice. The bread knots are da bomb. It's a friendly vibe and great micro brews. It's a popular place so parking can be tight sometimes but worth a walk if you have to.

Seth

Google

Im from NY, and I've had some amazing NY pizza, and this was NOT NY pizza, loosely a NY style, maybe on the surface.. Crust was paper thin, edge crust was dry and too crunchy, felt like I'd crack a tooth. No chew at all. Had very light cheese and light sauce. Too much garlic and basil flavor aftertaste stays on the tongue. This was not worth the 30 dollars I paid for a simple pepperoni pie. Got it delivered, so I gave a neutral score on service and atmosphere because I can't give an opinion.

Omar Castillo

Google

I have had on 2 separate occasions pizza from here. Both of which encouraged me to come and try the place in person. I highly recommend getting one of the combo's or any of the specials they have on the day you visit. It might be overwhelming to pick a slice on your first visit. However, I highly recommend going with your gut and picking the slices that grab your attention. Or if you need assistance picking, the staff was very friendly with me and I recommend asking for help. I, with full confidence, would order a whole pizza and would even take a whole pizza or 2 to my next social gathering or party for others to enjoy the great taste.

Rodney Regala

Google

Go to spot for a New York style pie…always hits the spot!! Slices or the whole pie = yumminess.

Emanuel Rodriguez

Google

The food is great and the service is too. Great quality, simple as that. I recommend the Detroit slice 👌🏽 get a bread stick too!

Brad Talbert

Google

We chose Luigi's because it was a couple of blocks away from an Air B&B we were staying at and online reviews were good. We loved our meal at Luigi's! Even the 4-year old was happy. It's a fast service pizza joint with fresh pizzas cooked all day long. Pick a slice or two or a whole pizza and your favorite beverage. There was a relatively small selection of pasta dishes but the pizza options were extensive. It was tempting to get a slice of each kind on display, but there were about 18 (I didn't actually count them) different pizzas to choose from. 5 or 6 of them were vegetarian options. I don't know the names of what we ordered, but they were all delicious. The crust was fantastic, thin and crispy New York style. We're adding this Luigi's to our list of "places to visit next time we're in San Diego no matter where we are staying".

AJ Williams

Google

One of the best pizza places we’ve ever been! Delicious food, friendly service, amazing prices. We cannot recommend it enough!