Best Pizza and Brew – Italian
This lively neighborhood haunt hums with the energy of a local favorite, where the aroma of toasted garlic and savory marinara draws guests into a warm, social atmosphere. Crispy wings and charred Brussels sprouts find their perfect match in a cold craft beer, while vibrant, garden-fresh salads provide a crisp counterpoint to hearty plates of tender meatballs and golden-fried calamari. It is a welcoming space designed for shared laughter and lingering over comfort food that feels both familiar and expertly crafted.
11489, Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, 92128 +18589273900 https://www.bestpizzaandbrew.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, south-beach, aip, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Garlic Knots - $5.25: Three garlic knots served with your choice of ranch or marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara & Meatballs - $9.5: Meatballs baked in marinara sauce, with parmesan and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $12.95: Seasoned fried calamari. Served with spicy marinara and lemon aioli. Fried in 100% beef tallow Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings (6 pcs) - $11.95: Choice of Buffalo, BBQ, or Sweet Chili with gorgonzola blue cheese dressing. Traditional or boneless. Fried in 100% beef tallow Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Cauliflower - $8.95: Fried in 100% beef tallow Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $7.95: Roasted brussel sprouts. Add bacon for $1 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Best House Salad - $8.25: Mixed greens, dried cranberries, caramelized walnuts, apples and gorgonzola with apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $7.95: Romaine lettuce with house made garlic croutons, creamy Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $14.5: Mixed greens, red onions, greek olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, cucumber, feta cheese with garlic lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Chicken Salad - $15.5: Mixed greens and romaine, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and scallions with ranch dressing. Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, or grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Burrata Caprese - $13.95: Freshly sliced tomatoes, Burrata cheese, arugula, fresh basil, pure olive oil and balsamic reduction. Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Pizzas
- Classic Cheese Pizza (12") - $18: Tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza (12") - $19: Tomato sauce topped with pepperoni, provolone, and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BEST White Pizza (12") - $20: Rosemary garlic oil, spinach, ricotta, caramelized onions, roasted garlic with mozzarella and provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (12") - $20: BBQ sauce topped with chicken, smoked gouda, red onions, mozzarella & provolone cheese, topped with cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Meat Lovers Pizza (12") - $21: Tomato sauce topped with pepperoni, soppressata salami, bacon & sausage, provolone & mozzarella
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza (12") - $21: Rosemary garlic oil base, gorgonzola cheese, ranch dressing, chicken, scallions, mozzarella, and provolone cheese with Franks Buffalo sauce
- Margarita Pizza (12") - $18: Mozzarella, sliced Roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and sweet basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Burrata Sausage Hot Honey (12") - $21: Mozzarella, homemade marinara, burrata, sausage, hot honey
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Meatball Sandwich - $13.5: On a toasted 8” French roll with marinara sauce & provolone
- The Best Club - $13.25: Grilled chicken breast, applewood bacon, iceberg lettuce with aioli, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and sliced avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Wagyu Cheeseburger & Fries - $14.5: Wagyu beef with Tillamook cheddar cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickle, 1,000 island dressing on a brioche bun
Sides
- French Fries - $5.5: Fried in 100% beef tallow Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Truffle Fries - $6.75: French fries tossed in truffle oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.25: Freshly baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Best Cookie & Ice Cream - $5.95: Fresh baked warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Butterscotch Pudding - $5.5: Butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and maldon salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Fountain Soda - $2.99: With free refills
- Specialty Soda - $3.75: Mexican Coke, Hanks Rootbeer, Topochico, Blood Orange Pelegrino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Best Blonde 4-Pack - $15: Canned Beer ABV 4% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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