Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There’s a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there’s the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there’s enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in San Francisco using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp’s ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
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#30. Montesacro SOMA
– Rating: 4.4/5 (984 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 510 Stevenson St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: italian, pizza, wine bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#29. Pizza Squared
– Rating: 4.4/5 (231 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 885 Brannan St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#28. The Good Life Pizza
– Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
– Address: 3157 Fillmore St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#27. The Pizza Shop
– Rating: 4.4/5 (528 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3104 24th St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#26. Submarine Center
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1502 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 820 Ulloa St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: italian, sandwiches, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#25. Arizmendi Bakery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (2273 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1331 9th Ave. San Francisco, California
– Categories: bakeries, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#24. Luisa’s Restaurant Wine Bar Since 1959
– Rating: 4.5/5 (867 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 759 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, California
– Categories: italian, seafood, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#23. Golden Edge Pizza
– Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 5351 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, fast food, desserts
– Read more on Yelp
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#22. Pie Punks
– Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 145 2nd St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, cocktail bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#21. Jamra Pizzeria & Grill
– Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
– Address: 279 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, mediterranean, halal
– Read more on Yelp
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#20. That’s Amore Woodfire Pizza
– Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1901 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, beer, wine & spirits, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#19. Roma Antica
– Rating: 4.5/5 (1473 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3242 Scott St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, italian, pasta shops
– Read more on Yelp
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#18. apizza & loving cup
– Rating: 4.6/5 (273 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2043 Fillmore St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, desserts, ice cream & frozen yogurt
– Read more on Yelp
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#17. Napizza
– Rating: 4.6/5 (167 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3258 Scott St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, pasta shops, salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#16. Pink Onion
– Rating: 4.6/5 (975 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 64 14th St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, italian, gastropubs
– Read more on Yelp
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#15. Copper Top Ovens
– Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 100 Alemany Blvd. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, food stands
– Read more on Yelp
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#14. Sabrosa Pizza
– Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
– Address: 4124 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#13. SF Pizza
– Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 883 Mission St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, food delivery services
– Read more on Yelp
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#12. Angie’s Pizza
– Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3228 16th St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, italian, ice cream & frozen yogurt
– Read more on Yelp
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#11. Piccolo Forno
– Rating: 4.6/5 (933 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 725 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#10. The Laundromat
– Rating: 4.7/5 (278 reviews)
– Address: 3725 Balboa St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, bagels, beer bar
– Read more on Yelp
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#9. Pinsa Rossa
– Rating: 4.7/5 (103 reviews)
– Address: 2101 Fillmore St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: italian, pizza, beer bar
– Read more on Yelp
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#8. Chicos Pizza
– Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
– Address: 1434 Lombard St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#7. Outta Sight Pizza
– Rating: 4.7/5 (211 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 422 Larkin St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#6. Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza
– Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
– Address: 2241 Judah St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, indian, chicken wings
– Read more on Yelp
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#5. Gusto Pinsa Romana
– Rating: 4.7/5 (569 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1000 Bush St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, italian, salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#4. Fox and Lion Bread
– Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3350 18th St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, coffee & tea, sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#3. Luisa’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
– Address: 1001 Guerrero St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: italian, wine bars, pizza
– Read more on Yelp
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#2. Pizza Due
– Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
– Address: 489 Church St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: pizza, pasta shops, italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#1. Limoncello
– Rating: 4.8/5 (165 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2862 24th St. San Francisco, California
– Categories: sandwiches, pizza, wine bars
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
