Order: Cheese slice + garlic knot $4–5/slice
Cash-only classic NY slice shop. No substitutions, no attitude, one of SD's oldest.
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Near Old Town
Old Town doesn't have a pizza spot worth a special trip. The closest picks locals drive to are Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest and Buona Forchetta in + 4 other locations — here's what to order and what you'll pay.
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Quick answer: Nothing notable in Old Town itself — closest picks: Bronx Pizza, Buona Forchetta, Napizza.
Cash-only classic NY slice shop. No substitutions, no attitude, one of SD's oldest.
AVPN-certified Neopolitan. Consistently ranked #1 or #2 pizza in the city. South Park original has the best patio.
Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by weight. Order 2–3 slices to try different flavors.
The best straight-up NY slice in San Diego. Foldable, greasy in the right way.
California-sourdough style in a converted post office. Wildly consistent and creative.
Neapolitan pies are meant to be eaten immediately — no leftovers.
AVPN certification means the pizzeria meets Naples' official Neapolitan standards.
Late-night pizza: Basic (East Village) until 2 AM weekends, Bronx Pizza (Hillcrest) until 1 AM.
For a group, split a Margherita and a spicy pie from the same menu.
Best pizza-and-a-beer combo: Pizza Port Solana Beach on a sunny weekday afternoon.
From Old Town, the shortest hop for pizza is Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest — worth combining with other errands in that direction.
Not in Old Town itself — nothing there ranks among the county's best pizza. The closest picks are Bronx Pizza, Buona Forchetta, Napizza, starting with Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest.
Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest. Order the Cheese slice + garlic knot, priced $4–5/slice. Cash-only classic NY slice shop. No substitutions, no attitude, one of SD's oldest.
Expect $4–5/slice to $16–24 per person at the closest pizza spots. Prices are current for 2026.
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