Buzz Pizzeria Roundup

Something Old, Something New, and Something in Between

By alanna hale (May 28, 2009 )  

The topic of pizza in San Francisco is fodder for heated dispute, opinions often defended with the kind of fervor usually reserved for a Rolling Stones vs. The Beatles-type debate. Wherever you might stand on the matter, the names thrown in the ring are often the same.

After kneading through a fervent pizza-making kick on the home front, we trooped out to a few buzz spots: one oldie we'd always heard about, Za; the super-hyped new location of Pizzeria Delfina at California and Fillmore; and the seemingly well-kept little secret spot, Piccino, over in Dogpatch.

Russian Hill Regular: Za Pizza
Za Pizza is everything you’d expect from a neighborhood pizza joint: the atmosphere is casual and low-key, the people friendly, and there’s free delivery to boot. All in all, it is not a pizza worth traveling across town for, but if you’re in the neighborhood -- and in the mood for pizza -- certainly stop in for a slice. Your mind won’t be blown, but neither will your budget, which is a bonus for dining in this neighborhood. More

Chic New Address: Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights
Upon hearing that a new Pizzeria Delfina opened in Lower Pac Heights in September 2008, we were immediately curious: would the new Pizzeria Delfina be as good? Since opening on 18th street in 2005, Pizzeria Delfina has quickly cemented its status as a Mission destination for exceptional Neapolitan-style pizza. This should come as no surprise -- Delfina Restaurant, next door, is the much-applauded and awarded culinary powerhouse from Anne and Craig Stoll. More

A Growing Following: Piccino
True to its name (“tiny” in Italian), Piccino has occupied a mere 700 square feet on the corner of a quiet and unassuming street in the Dogpatch district since late 2006. The joint venture of Sheryl Rogat (who spent time at Pizzetta 211) and Margherita Stewart-Sagan (a partner in Hayes Valley’s Blue Bottle kiosk) is a casual and cheerful neighborhood spot with a foodie-friendly menu that's fresh, simple, and unfussy. More