Best Pizza Restaurants in Chinatown (94108)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Nob Hill Cafe
Long-running neighborhood spot with honest, classic Italian plates.
Notable Picks
8.2
Family-run trattoria near Grace Cathedral serving classic pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and Italian comfort plates. Locals rely on it for warm service and dependable, old-school flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi alla Bolognese, Linguine alle Vongole, Margherita pizza
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood spot with honest, classic Italian plates.
#2
Back to Back
8.0
Vinyl-spinning, natural-wine hangout pairing wood-fired pies with seasonal small plates on the Hyde–Taylor cable car line. A lively Nob Hill room that doubles as a neighborhood wine bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni pizza with hot honey, Mushroom & fontina pie, Little gem salad
What makes it special: Wood-fire pies, natural wine, and a soundtrack on vinyl.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Old-school slice shop near the Powell Street cable car serving New York-style pies, pastas, and subs since the late 1970s. Quick counter service makes it a reliable budget stop around Union Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian square slice, Spaghetti with meatballs, Meatball parm sub
What makes it special: Classic SF pizzeria with counter service and late hours.