Best Late Night Pizza Restaurants in The Excelsior (94112)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Monza Pizzeria
Neighborhood pizzeria serving until about 11pm most nights.
Notable Picks
8.2
Ocean Avenue standby turning out New York–leaning pies and late slices with steady execution. Locals rely on quick service and consistent bake for last-minute dinners near Ingleside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni by the slice, House Combo (sausage, peppers, onions), White Pie with ricotta and garlic
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria serving until about 11pm most nights.
8.2
Since 1941, this Mission Terrace standby serves classic Italian-American pies and red-sauce plates in a cozy, old-school room that works for a laid-back date. Portions are generous, service is warm, and the soundtrack and booths set an easy, conversational pace.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-spun pepperoni pizza, Lasagna with house red sauce, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: A 1940s Italian-American pizzeria with reliably good red-sauce comfort.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Neighborhood Italian spot that also serves saucy BBQ pork ribs as a full entrée with pasta and vegetables. It’s an unexpected rib option when the group wants pizza and you want ribs.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Pork Ribs entrée, New York Steak dinner, Garlic bread with house salad
What Makes it Special: Full rib dinner inside a long-running neighborhood pizzeria.
7.6
Classic San Francisco pie shop’s Mission Street outpost turning out hefty, shareable pizzas plus a lineup of pastas and salads. Booth seating and steady service make it a low-key, no-pretense date night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combo special pizza, Spaghetti with meatballs, Eggplant parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Big, shareable pies with a full pasta menu under one roof.
#5
Venice Pizza
7.5
Straightforward counter-service pizzeria with a few tables where crisp-edged pies arrive hot and fast. Ideal for an unfussy, spur-of-the-moment date that still feels like a treat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni with extra-crispy edge, Calzone with ricotta, Garlic cheese bread
What Makes it Special: Fast, crispy-edge pies perfect for a light, casual date.