Napoleone's Pizza House — Restaurant in National City

Alright, buckle up, pizza lovers, because I've just experienced a slice of heaven right here in National City, and its name is Napoleon's! From the moment you walk in, there's a genuine, unpretentious vibe – the kind of place where you instantly feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. But let's get down to the real reason we're here: the pizza. Oh. My. Goodness. I opted for their classic pepperoni, and it was a masterclass in pizza perfection. The crust – and this is crucial – struck that glorious balance between chewy and crispy, with just the right amount of char on the edges. It had a subtle sourdough tang that hinted at a thoughtful, well-crafted dough. The sauce? Clearly homemade. It was rich, slightly sweet, and bursting with the flavor of ripe tomatoes. It wasn't overly acidic or bland; it was just right. And the cheese! A generous blanket of perfectly melted mozzarella, with those beautiful little browned spots that scream "flavor." And the pepperoni? Forget those thin, lifeless discs you find at some places. Napoleon's uses a thicker cut, with a little bit of spice and a satisfying chew. Each bite was an explosion of savory goodness, with the salty pepperoni playing beautifully against the sweet sauce and creamy cheese. Beyond the incredible pizza, the service was also top-notch. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about their customers' experience. Napoleon's isn't trying to be fancy or trendy. It's simply focused on making exceptional pizza with high-quality ingredients, served with a smile. It's the kind of neighborhood joint that you'll want to keep coming back to again and again. My final verdict? If you're in National City and craving a truly outstanding pizza experience, look no further than Napoleon's. This place is a gem, and it has officially earned a permanent spot on my "must-eat" list. Five out of five...

I have eaten here once or twice over the last couple years and I like thier pizza. I don't remember if I've had any of thier pasta dishes though. It's Saturday evening at 630. I walk in and the place is practically empty. I expected it to be a little busy being a weekend, and new years weekend to boot. Anyway. I sit down and service is quick, cool. Friendly and polite double cool. So good service. I look at the menu and settle on spaghetti with Italian sausage. 19.00 + 7.00 extra for the sausage. So 26.00 for a plate. A bit pricey. Will comment on the quality after I eat. Ok, so it was a good size portion. Which is cool if there were 2 of us. And no half portions on the menu. So bad for menu choices. The noodles were not drained very well so the water ended up diluting the sauce making it bland. Then I realized I order sausage with it and didn't see it. Then as I probed the pasta with my fork I saw it was a sausage patty. I don't know, maybe I'm picky. I've eaten in many of the major cities in the US and I have never seen this. Strikes me as pretty low end culinary aesthetics. Have the plate is appearance. So I had tasteless sauce on a sausage patty over soggy noodles. Great pizza, but I won't ever order thier pasta again. A 12.00 dollar meal for 26.00.

When the server asked me how I was doing I politely told her my concern. I was nice because she was really nice and her service was good. In the end she discounted my dinner even after I told her not too. I would pay the full price. But she did anyway. I left her a decent tip.

This place is a local landmark. 60+yrs. I know quite a few native national city folks. Not kids, but seniors who were here in it's N.C.s heyday. And everyone...

I'm reading the other reviews and feel cheated! My experience just made me sad. In my heart I knew I should order Mr. Motos but this place was cheaper, and had a similar rating. I used delivery since my toddler was napping. When i grabbed the box from my delivery lady I noticed it was soggy in the corner. When i opened the box most of the cheese was off the crust and in the corner of the box instead. I used a fork to scrape it back on top. I then realized there was no safety sticker to ensure the seal wasn't broken during delivery, there was no three pronged little table in the middle for stability or a paper sheet under the pizza to minimize grease soaking into the box. I now begin to worry about germs. Delivery lady seemed nice enough but she could have opened this box and done anything. I decided I needed to quickly eat a couple slices so if I were to get sick I would know before feeding any to my toddler after nap time. Pizza tasted like cardboard with some bagged mozzarella cheese (versus fresh) and canned tomato sauce that wasn't seasoned. I feel confident I've had better pizza at Chuck E Cheese on the east coast. I added some basil, oregano and red pepper flakes to try and produce some flavor. It still makes me sad eating it but I don't feel bad physically so I'll give the rest to my toddler. Her palette isn't that sophisticated. She does enjoy well seasoned lamb chops but also ate some boxed mac n Cheese that spilled on the floor yesterday. She's quick. I seem to be in the minority so maybe avoid delivery and you'll have a...