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Best Pizza in the Tenderloin
Best Late Night Pizza in the Tenderloin
Best Family Friendly Pizza in the Tenderloin
Master Critic Review
Baiano Pizzeria
7.8
Since 2014, this Brazilian-owned pizzeria brings Bahia flavors to traditional pies with options like calabresa and catupiry cheese. The family-run spot offers happy hour slice specials and maintains a loyal neighborhood following.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baiano Combo, Authentic Italian, Calabresa Special
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: Brazilian-Italian fusion with unique toppings like catupiry cheese
Who should go: Families and happy hour seekers
When to visit: Weekday 5-7pm for slice specials
What to order: Baiano Combo, Brazilian sausage pizza, coxinha appetizer
Insider tip: Display slices available 5-7pm Monday-Thursday for quick grab
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on Gough limited, use Grove St meters ($3/hour until 8pm) or walk from Civic Center
Dress code: Casual neighborhood spot - anything goes from workout clothes to work attire
Noise level: Family-friendly chatter - moderate noise but comfortable for conversation
Weekend wait: 10-20 min typical, closes early at 9pm Saturday
Weekday lunch: Usually immediate seating, 5-10 min if busy
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - margherita, veggie combo, and cheese options available
Vegan options: Limited - can remove cheese from veggie pizzas but no vegan cheese
Gluten-free options: Yes - gluten-free crust available for $11.45 upcharge
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Works for casual dates - unpretentious neighborhood vibe, affordable prices, and Brazilian twists provide conversation starters, though not particularly romantic
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes, usually easy to walk in - they take reservations but rarely needed except Friday nights, plenty of tables in this spacious spot
Is it kid-friendly? Very - family-owned with patient staff, kids love the Brazilian coxinha (chicken croquettes), casual atmosphere means no worries about noise
Best For
Better for: Brazilian-Italian fusion you won't find elsewhere, best happy hour pizza deal 5-7pm weekdays, and catupiry cheese is unique in SF
Skip if: You want authentic Italian or trendy atmosphere - try Doppio Zero for Neapolitan authenticity or Outta Sight for better overall quality
Hours
Monday10am - 8pm
Tuesday10am - 8pm
Wednesday10am - 8pm
Thursday10am - 8pm
Friday10am - 9pm
Saturday11am - 9pm
Sunday11am - 8pm