It's not just pizza and no, not any old dough and pepperoni combo will do. Depth of crust, variety of toppings, precise flavor of cheese, beer and billiards in the background and time of day all go into making the a slice you can really sink your teeth into. Wipe that sauce off your face.
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Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar
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Brick walls and exposed beams are de rigueur in the Gaslamp these days, but Basic makes the most of the old building it's housed in.
410 10th Ave., San Diego
619-531-8869
Etna Restaurant
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Open until 3 a.m., this City Heights joints serves the heaviest, richest, cheesiest pizza in town.
4427 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
619-280-1877
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
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Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria brings a Windy City tradition to North Park with its delish deep-dish pies.
3448 30th St., San Diego
619-295-1720
Bronx Pizza
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Thin crusts, fresh ingredients and attitude that'll make you smile are the secrets to Bronx's success.
111 Washington St, San Diego
619-291-3341