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.
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Find cheap places for pizza in San Diego. Top-rated pizza spots at the right price.
San Diego's Cheap Pizza Destinations
San Diego offers a vibrant slice of the pizza scene that won't break the bank, ranging from beachside hangouts to historic neighborhood staples. This collection highlights a diverse mix of traditional Italian pies and bold Mexican-inspired flavors, featuring local favorites like Pizzeria Luigi, Surf Rider Pizza, and El Chingon. Whether you are grabbing a quick slice at Knockout Pizzeria or sitting down for a family meal at Filippi's Pizza Grotto, these affordable spots prove you never have to sacrifice quality for a great price.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Pizza in San Diego | Top Cheap 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.
