Pizzelle di North Beach — Restaurant in San Francisco

15-sept 2018 just had lunch here. This place is on the edge of Chinatown. I was looking for a quick bite on the way for a trip over to Golden Gate Park.... Though I'd give Pizzelle's a try. Glad I did. I like NY style pizza. This was close. Slightly thicker crust than a traditional NY pizza, but by no means was it "thick". Just thicker than you'd expect. I ordered a slice of cheese and a slice of Hawaiian (pineapple and ham/Canadian bacon). I actually wanted a slice of cheese and a slice with ground beef and mushrooms. They said they could only accommodate that on a custom full pie. Too bad. I requested this at another place a couple of days ago at a place on O'Farrell St up the street from the Hilton Union Station. Just for one slice. They accommodated me by taking a cheese slice and adding my requested toppings. Done. Oh well, The food was good at Pizzelle's. I took off a star for lack of flexibility and...

Best pizza in the area hands down. I’ve tried various spots around the area a few times but none compare to this spot. I’ve also lived in New York for a short stint. But the pizza here is PERFECTION. Other places are too hyped and pricey. But here the pizza tastes carefully made. The dough is “crisp” not crispy, and soft but not doughy. And the dough has a really good flavor to it I can’t explain. Most other places the grease will leave the bottom soggy but here the bottom stays crisp. A light amount of sauce and cheese and ingredients are fresh and delicious. This is not a paid advertisement. Just my go to spot for pizza perfection. Service is always great and consistent, that’s also why I keep coming back.

Philly Cheesesteak: on point, packed with flavor, bread goes perfectly with the cheesesteak and good size (I ate half...

So.... Tony's is right down the street from this, and honestly, they've got the best pizza I've had (and this is a New Yorker saying it). However, pizzelle is where I take my family. It's just like all the pizza places in NY, where it's kind of a small place that serves slices and a bunch of other stuff cooked up in the back. All of it is pretty good, you order at the counter and they bring it to the table. They've got couple TVs up on the wall, and it's super unpretentious. The staff is really nice and the place is clean.

So ... If you want a slice and to be left alone while you eat lunch and stare at your phone.. awesome. If you want to bring your crazy kids and not worry about the noise or waiters getting huffy.... this is the place. If you're looking for a decent pizza, this is the place. For what it is, it...