Pizza Nova

141 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos
(760) 736-8300

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Customers' Favorites

Pizza and Salad Lunch Special
Classic Caesar Salad
Thai Chicken Pizza
Goat Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Buffalo Wings
Garlic Rolls
Baked Garlic
Ceaser Salad
Fettuccine

Menu

Small Plates

Cheesy Garlic Bread
Toasted artisan sourdough topped with fresh garlic and herbs, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Add marinara for an additional charge.
Salmon Crostini
Toasted garlic sourdough topped with smoked Norwegian lox, goat cheese, and house-made basil pesto, finished with diced red onions, and capers.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Cauliflower deep-fried with buttermilk and tempura flour. Topped with frank s hot sauce, Gorgonzola cheese, and scallions. Served with choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Roasted Garlic with Goat Cheese
Oven-roasted garlic and goat cheese with house-made basil pesto and balsamic onions, served with grilled artisan sourdough. Contains nuts.
Meatballs and Marinara
3 large meatballs in our signature marinara sauce, topped with melted Parmesan, and Italian parsley.
Hot Wings
Spicy chicken wings tossed in frank's red hot Buffalo sauce, served with your choice of house-made ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Hot Artichoke Dip
Artichoke hearts and sauteed onions in a creamy Parmesan dip, served warm with grilled artisan sourdough.
Calamari
Lightly fried in seasoned tempura flour, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, served with a lemon wedge, and your choice of house-made lemon aioli or spicy marinara.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Au Gratin
Creamy Gruyere ad Tillamook cheddar cheese, oven baked with a crispy panko, and Parmesan topping. Add grilled chicken breast, honey cured bacon, and jalapenos with an additional charged.

Soups

White Bean Minestrone Soup
Carrots, onions, zucchini, risotto, cannellini beans, pesto, and Parmesan.
Southwest Corn Chowder Soup
Yellow and red peppers, poblano peppers, carrots, onions, sweet corn, cream, potatoes, and Parmesan.
Lobster Bisque Soup
East coast lobster meat with a puree of tomatoes, shallots, carrots, sherry wine, and cream.

Salads

The Best House Salad
Field greens and hearts of romaine tossed in our sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette, topped with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, crisp green apples, and Gorgonzola crumbles.
Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp hearts of romaine tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons made fresh daily in house. Anchovies on request, add crispy prosciutto for an additional charge.
Chipotle Lime Chicken Salad
Grilled chipotle seasoned chicken breast atop chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce in a sweet and spicy chipotle chili dressing, topped with fire roasted tri color bell peppers, roasted yellow corn, red cabbage, fresh cilantro, and scallions, and crispy corn tortilla strips. Add avocado for an additional charge. Contain nuts.
Chopped Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, house-roasted turkey breast, soppressata salami, cherry tomatoes, scallions, basil, mozzarella cheese with Dijon-herb mustard dressing.
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
Fresh grilled peaches over fresh burrata cheese and a mixture of spinach and arugula, topped with crispy prosciutto, and sliced red onions with a honey lemon vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Romaine and spring mix lettuce in a house-made garlic, red wine vinaigrette, topped with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, pickled onions, and pepperoncinis.
Mary Lou's Chicken Salad
Hearts of romaine, tossed in our original Mary Lou's balsamic garlic lemon dressing, topped with grilled chicken breast, fresh shaved Parmesan, tri color roasted peppers, and house-made garlic croutons.
Asian Chicken Salad
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce, tossed in a spicy peanut ginger dressing, topped with grilled chicken breast, shredded carrots, crispy wonton strips, roasted peanuts, finished with scallions, and cilantro.

Woodfired Pizzas

Cheese Pizza
Housemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, and provolone cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella, sliced Roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and sweet basil.
Famous BBQ Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken breast marinated in our secret BBQ sauce, red onions, fresh cilantro, and smoked Gouda.
Goat Cheese Pizza
Goat cheese and pancetta (Italian bacon) with red onions and fresh spinach.
Pepperoni White Pizza
Creamy Alfredo sauce topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
Thin Crust Sausage and Onion Pizza
Spicy homemade tomato sauce with red onions, Italian fennel sausage, and Parmesan with fresh oregano.
Italian Meat Pizza
House-made tomato sauce topped with pepperoni, sopressata salami, honey cured bacon, and Italian fennel sausage.
Mediterranean Vegetarian Pizza
Portobello mushrooms with thinly sliced zucchini, red onions, Roma tomatoes with feta cheese.
Pizza Nova
Our signature pizza topped with smoked Norwegian salmon, red onions, capers, and goat cheese.
Portobello, Pancetta and Truffel Oil Pizza
Portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, crispy pancetta (Italian bacon), topped with Parmesan cheese, and truffle oil.
Gorgonzola Pear Pizza
Creamy Alfredo sauce baked with fresh pears and Gorgonzola crumbles, topped with baby spinach, lightly tossed in house balsamic vinaigrette, candied walnuts, red onions, and pears. Contain nuts.
Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Fresh whole milk mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, shaved prosciutto parma, drizzled with house-made lemon and olive oil dressing.
Thai Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken breast on our spicy Thai peanut ginger sauce with sliced scallions, shredded carrots, and bean sprouts. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge. Contain nuts.
The Works Pizza
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, white mushrooms, black olives, onions, and green bell peppers, on our house-made tomato sauce. Anchovies available on request.

Sandwiches

Ribeye French Dip Sandwich
Thinly sliced ribeye, crispy fried sweet onions, arugula, and creamy horseradish on an artisan soughdough roll. Served with a side of au jus. Add mozzarella or provolone for an additional charge.
Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs covered in our signature marinara sauce with mozzarella and provolone cheese. Served on a freshly baked bun. Add red onions or roasted bell peppers for an additional charge.
Chicken Club Sandwich
Grilled rosemary garlic chicken, honey cured bacon, avocado, crisp iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomato, and aioli, served on a freshly baked bun.
Spicy Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast in a house-made wrap with avocado, lettuce, sauteed red onions, spicy chili aioli, and mozzarella cheese. Substitute iceberg lettuce for the wrap and make it a lettuce wrap. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.

Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh egg fettuccine tossed in our creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Add protein for an additional charge.
Broccoli with Penne
Fresh penne pasta tossed in our olive oil with fresh herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and broccoli florets, topped with freshly shredded Parmesan. Add grilled chicken breast for an additional charge.
Tomato Basil Angel Hair
Fresh angel hair pasta tossed with sweet Italian San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. Add-ons are available for an additional charge.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Fresh spaghetti pasta with meatballs in our signature herb garlic tomato sauce and topped with freshly shredded Parmesan.
Bolognese Pasta
An Italian classic with a sausage and wagyu beef sauce, root vegetables, garlic, on our house-made marinara on fresh spaghetti, with Parmesan.
Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Fresh spinach fettuccine tossed with chicken breast, sliced red onions, and tri color bell peppers in a jalapeno cream sauce with cilantro. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.

Specialties

Locally Famous Lasagna Specialty
Fresh egg lasagna layered with meat, ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella baked in our wood-burning oven. Served with garlic toast.
Fish and Chips Specialty
Fresh halibut deep-fried in a light tempura flour batter. Served with crispy natural cut fries and house-made tartar and lemon.
Chicken Piccata Specialty
Chicken breast sauteed in a white wine, lemon, and caper sauce served with roasted vegetable with choice of angel hair pasta or risotto.
Seared Salmon and Risotto Specialty
Atlantic salmon, risotto with fresh tomato, basil, spinach, and homemade pesto sauce. Contains nuts.
Parmesan Panko Crusted Halibut Specialty
Fresh halibut with a white wine lemon butter sauce. Served on risotto with spinach, tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese.

Lunch Specials

Pasta and Salad Lunch Special
Choice of tomato basil angel hair, broccoli penne, fettucini Alfredo, or bolognese pasta, and a small best house salad or Caesar salad.
Pizza and Salad Lunch Special
Selected pizzas and our best salad or Caesar salad. Served with your choice of pizza.

Kids Meals

Kids Chicken Strips
Lightly breaded chicken breast, served with our house-made ranch dressing and a side of fruit.
Kids Pasta
Choice of macaroni and cheese, penne with Alfredo sauce, marinara, or butter and Parmesan.
Kids Pizza
Create your own pizza. Limit 2 toppings, each additional topping available for an additional charge.

Desserts
Haagen Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream
New York Cheesecake
Classic New York cheesecake topped with a fresh berry compote.
Tiramisu
Decaf espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy marscapone cheese and powdered chocolate.
Hot Lava Cake
Flour-less chocolate cake filled with chocolate fudge. Served warm with scoop of Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream.
Creme Brulee
Creamy vanilla bean custard topped with a brittle sugar crust.
Hopes Chocolate Chip Cookies
Flourless chocolate cake filled with chocolate fudge and served with scoop of vanilla bean gelato.

Bottled Beverages
Bottled Water
Topo Chico
Flavored San Pellegrino
Martinelli's Apple Juice
IBC Root Beer
Mexican Coke
Iced Tea
Lemonade
French Press Coffee
Soda
Can Soda

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Blueberry Lemonade
Fresh muddled blueberries with our housemade lemonade.
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh muddled strawberries with our housemade lemonade.
Ginger Julep
Lime juice, mint, simple syrup, ginger ale.
Strawberry Basil Cooler
Fresh strawberries muddled with basil, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water.

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Recent Reviews

Nice place to have lunch. They offer a great lunch special with either pasta or pizza with a salad. I had their spinach pasta with shrimp and the shrimp were good size, that was on the regular menu. There is a good selection and want to go back to have the lobster bisque. They also served us some Pizza dough balls as an appetizer while waiting for our food, that were as tasty. Our server was also friendly. It was a nice casual afternoon outing.
November 2025
I absolutely love this place! To be fair I've only had 2 things on the menu (the portobello mushroom Italian bacon and the lava cake)Both were delicious and I can't wait to return to try other things on the menu!
November 2025
We went to Pizza Nova for a post-soccer game birthday dinner. I ordered my usual, the Best Salad, and added shrimp. I have been here many times for GNO and the drinks and happy hour are always solid. The margherita pizza is delicious. My son and his girlfriend tried the carne asada pizza and were not crazy about it, mostly because it did not have much flavor. It was about 45 minutes before closing and the shrimp for my salad was forgotten, so I was almost done eating when it finally...
November 2025

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Pizza Nova

141 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 736-8300