Best Cheap Eats Pizza Restaurants in Outer Richmond (94121)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pizzetta 211
Market-led pies from a tiny kitchen with a beloved outdoor nook.
Notable Picks
#1
Pizzetta 211
8.2
Tiny Richmond stalwart serving thin, blistered personal pies and market-driven salads. The cozy sidewalk tables and heaters make its outdoor nook one of the neighborhood’s most reliable al fresco pizza options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal pizza (rotating), Little gem salad, Olive oil cake
What makes it special: Market-led pies from a tiny kitchen with a beloved outdoor nook.
8.0
By day, hand-rolled bagels; by night, pan pizzas, salads, and natural-leaning wines in a converted laundromat. It’s a casual, design-forward hangout fueling Balboa Street’s current momentum.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage & Peppers pizza, Crispy Brussels, Little Gem Caesar
What makes it special: All-day bagels-to-pizza concept with a playful wine program.
Worthy Picks
Old-school red-sauce institution with thin-crust pies, pastas, and a casual parklet out front. It’s the value play for families wanting classic Italian-American comfort with fresh air seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni thin-crust pizza, Lasagna, Eggplant parmigiana
What makes it special: Classic red-sauce menu with a straightforward, family-friendly outdoor setup.
#4
Pizza Joint
7.8
Counter-service slice shop on Balboa known for hefty New York–leaning pies and playful specialty combos. Friendly, fast, and reliably open for an affordable weeknight fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Capricorn Specialty Pizza, Cancer Specialty Pizza, Cheese Slice
What makes it special: Big, budget-friendly slices and quirky zodiac-themed pies.
7.7
Neighborhood standby for straightforward, value-driven pies with a crisp base and classic toppings. Takeout-first with steady hours, it’s a practical option for casual pizza nights on the west end of Geary.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza, Combination Pie, Garlic Bread
What makes it special: Long-running takeout spot with low prices and big portions.