Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ambrogio15, Mr. Moto Pizza House and Amalfi Cucina Italiana, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 31 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for pizza in San Diego. Top-rated pizza spots at the right price.
San Diego's Affordable Pizza Destinations
San Diego’s vibrant pizza scene offers a wealth of budget-friendly options that range from traditional Italian pies to inventive Mexican-inspired flavors. You can enjoy a casual slice at local staples like Mr. Moto Pizza House and Knockout Pizzeria or settle in for a hearty meal at one of the many Filippi's Pizza Grotto locations across the county. This curated selection highlights the city's best value-driven spots, ensuring every diner can find a delicious and affordable meal from Ambrogio15 to Jaguar Paw.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Pizza in San Diego | Top Affordable Spots
- Ambrogio15 · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza House · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Amalfi Cucina Italiana · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Santee · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Surf Rider Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Knockout Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Border Psycho Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Jaguar Paw · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Pizzeria Luigi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Village Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Scripps Ranch · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Poway · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Pacifc Beach · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Sisters Pizza: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission Valley: Italian.
- Gnarly Girl Pizza: Italian.
- Gaslamp Pizza: Italian.
- El Chingon: Mexican.
- Long Island Mike's Pizza: Italian.
- Lionfish: Seafood.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Del Mar Pizza: Italian.
- Pizza on Pearl: Italian.
- Surfrider Pizza: Italian.
- Monavala Pizza: Italian.
- Godfather's Pizza: Italian.
- Frank's Pizza Joint: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.








