“Crust is one of our favorite places to eat in Solana Beach! Our family eats here at least once a week! There's so many options, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, they have a really great lunch menu! The service is always great! I love that this family, friendly restaurant is so good to the community! They have separate rooms, so you can have a bar atmosphere, or sit on the outdoor patio. They even have a private room you can rent out for events. We love this place!“
“I went here for a late dinner last Friday night with my cousin and her friend. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it was the best darn fettuccine Alfredo I've ever had in my life! No kidding! The sauce was magical. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I was literally transported to heaven with every bite. The service was excellent. We didn't even notice that everyone else had left and the staff were waiting for us to leave! So kind of them! It was truly a wonderful evening!“
“In from out of town and this was our first stop, after many hours in the car. This place was on our radar coming into town and it was really busy (told us it was good) midday on a Saturday. Considering the crowd the service was pretty fast. Pizza was really good and we wanted to go back but never was able to get back. Had out two dogs and they were welcomed on their front patio area under the tent… even brought water for them.Pepperoni pizza was loved by our kids. Parents had the margarita pizza and a few hazy ipa beers, and loved them all. Dogs had scraps and crumbs they snarfed under the picnic tables, and they seemed pleased as well.“
“Please be advised that this is my personal opinion and experience. Your experience may be different than mine. So my daughter and I ate here yesterday for Veteran's Day in the evening around 6pm. There was a 15 minute wait to be seated...no big deal. The place was busy but not overly crowded. The servers we encountered were absolutely awesome. The lady that took care of us was on point and very attentive and aware and so friendly. Also have to mention the table next to us had a family with 3 girls that appeared to be celebrating birthdays. The male server we observed was awesome as well. He sang loudly so the whole place could hear and did a little show with a song and dance. It was actually very impressive. The food was actually better than any of the other CPKs that I have eaten at over the years locally. It was even better than the now closed UTC location. The food was good and the Hawaiian pizza had fresh pineapple and sliced ham. It wasn't canned pineapple or lunchmeat ham. Again this is my personal opinion, this CPK was really good. Thank you for the wonderful experience especially on Veteran's Day.“
“This is our favorite Italian restaurant in this area. They are vegan friendly, and the food is delicious.They have a small selection of vegan pizzas and have vegan cheese.My husband is from Chicago, so picky about his pizza. So far, their flatbread, is the only pizza he's found that is likes.We've ordered to-go for two large events over the past three years and everyone loved the food.“
“Great pizza, fresh salad fabulous service at the comfortable on-site site Great offsite catering with a very cool mobile brick oven for my daughter's wedding Janae Nice variety of pizzas Cordial friendly staff Thank YouPhil ( from South Jersey ) and all your staff! Much appreciated Trish M“
“It was a great experience!! The atmosphere stunning !! I felt like I was literally in Italy. The pizza and pasta are delicious and the service was top notch . Huge Thank you to Emily, Bruno and Gabi for the great experience! Highly recommend ⭐️.“
“Had the pleasure of dining here with my family on March 3. Wonderful experience. Met chef Aidan at our table and what followed was a family taste sharing experience of many courses which were ordered with the help of our great server Tosh. Can't wait to come again. Great job Aidan!“
“Came here for lunch with my family and the service, food, and views were spectacular. I loved my eggplant parmigiana and my niece loved her pizza. I know their pizza is famous! I highly recommend coming here.Vegetarian options: The eggplant parmigiana and the margarita pizza were spectacular vegetarians options. My dad loved his mushroom risotto (I can’t remember the exact name.) Everything there is honestly delicious“
“Their food is decadent and amazing. Their staff, a wonderful group. Never need to ask for anything. Their wine ? spectacular. This is a very small place. Reservations recommended. Don't miss out on the best Italian Cuisine in North County. Price $$$“
“Found restaurant by accident because the service at Barbarella was terrible and Piatti was right across the street. We met some friends from Vegas and wanted them to have a great experience. This was definitely the place. The food was excellent and even the manager jumped in as a server. A++. We'll be back!“
“So good!!! I had the burrata pizza and let me just say it was delicious! The pesto was amazing and had a bit of sweetness to it. Very good! The tomato sauce was to die for! Probably the best ever! The crust was delicious and had a nice flavor! Also there is a quite the groovy and cool aesthetic! Bathroom as sparkling!“
“My family and I we love this place. Whenever we want to have a pizza birthday party, this is where we come. Food is always fresh, tasty, and delicious. The service is excellent. The owner is a wonderful person who always goes above and beyond for us. All the workers are friendly people. I love all their pizzas, but my favorite is the chicken Chipotle pizza ? ? ? and for people who are looking for a halal pizza joint. This is the place. “
“Cute little pizza shop. Harry was super nice and helpful! As we were ordering all our individual slices, he mentioned that ordering a whole pizza would save us money. We got a full bbq chicken and a half pepperoni and half specialty (pepperoni, onions, and jalapeños). The pizza was delicious!“
“Much better than past visits. Too many times you're just ignored by the teenage cashier or food is just not cared for due to being busy. Place was busy, but it was clear management was on it that night (Mon 3/11) could see some guests were just plain rude or disrespectful, but the staff kept with it and killed it with kindness, service and stuck with the quality of food you'd expect for a place with the name, "Best Pizza?". Glad to be back home and see such a turn around“
“Buonasera is great! They have tons of pizza ready to go by the slice that they'll heat up for you real quick. We went here after a walk on the beach and it was the move. I had the bacon chicken ranch which was delicious. The Antipasto salad was also super refreshing and yummy with the little mortadella and provolone rolls. My dad had the Pepperoni and Sausage and the Red Veggie which he said were also both delicious. They have a nice large outdoor seating area with a bar where you can watch the game. It's a nuce easy spot for some great pizza after a day at the beach.“
“I read the 1 star review by Rachna and she's a crusty old tart lol. This place is legit one of the best Italian spots I've been to while visiting Socal. There were only 2 employees working the night I came. For 1, it was their first day. But all the same they helped me find good tasty pizza. It came out hot and fresh too. The dessert was the best part. Super tasty and I'll definitely be coming back with friends. :)“
“The service was excellent from the moment we walked in to the time we walked out. The host and Michael (our waiter) made us feel welcomed! Great management always produces great employees. Thanks Leucadia!Kid-friendliness: They provided a kid friendly environment.“
“LOVE the pizza! Genuinely some of the best in San Diego, hands down. Highly customizable and I love that they have vegan options, super cool! Had a bit of an odd experience tonight with an employee making fun of my name within earshot of my boyfriend who was picking up my order. I get that I have a unique name, but maybe wait til the customer is out of earshot before laughing and repeatedly making jokes about it to your coworkers? Totally realize that she probably thought my bf was picking up an order as a delivery driver instead of being the customer. Still, didn’t love that moment. Other than that mildly off-putting experience, this is the best pizza in town!!! 10000/10, highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed ?Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian and vegan options!!!!“
“It was a simple and refreshing salad paired with the slice of pizza. We loved the rusty and crunch of the pizza dough. The serving size is almost 2 slices. The salad was really good! The greens are crunchy paired with the right acidity of the dressing.“
“Hidden gem located in a Sorrento Valley business park, this place was packed on a Saturday evening. Small but great ambiance, top notch service, and phenomenal pizza. This is a sit down restaurant and pizza by the slice isn't available. Tip - Mom's delivers to a 5 mile radius“
“Called to ask if they delivered our hotel. The food arrived hot and right on time. We got wings and two pineapple and ham pizzas.Food was great and they even threw in cups and plates since we were getting delivery to a hotel.Would recommend to anyone looking for good pizza after a built day.“
“Went there last Thursday with my fiancé. Our first visit since it became Goli. Very few people there that night which made the service very personal. Great staff and the food was excellent. The only item on the menu we didn't care for was the Brussel sprouts appetizer. We mentioned that to our waiter and he agreed that they needed to get it better. One of the owners came by the table to discuss our likes and dislikes with us and comped us with two glasses of wine. Overall very pleased with the experience. We will be back.“
“Regents Pizza is the best!From dinning in, to ordering out the customer service is outstanding.The food is delicious and each new item I try never disappoints.I can’t emphasize enough how great the food, drinks, and customer service are.Do yourself a favor and try Regents pizza and you’ll love it.“
“Real authentic NY Pizza! I love this place!You wouldn't guess it from the unassuming store front but inside is an amazing mom and pop pizza shop.I have been visiting Manhattan Giant for years when it was located in Encinitas. I was saddened that it lost its lease and we lost its pizza.Imagine my surprise to randomly stop in to find the same friendly husband and wife.“
“This is a nice place to grab a bite when chilling in the square. We snagged a slice and a salad from here which chilling at the brewery next door and it was the perfect combo. I may have accidentally dropped my slice on the floor as soon as I stepped outside which they replaced for free. The least I could do was give them a shoutout. The small salad was huge by the way. They hook it up! They also sell soft serve ice cream here which was a huge hit with the kids. This is a quick and convenient place to eat while hanging out.Vegetarian options: The salads are huge here. Also who doesn't love pizza.Kid-friendliness: There were plenty of kids at the restaurant and eating pizza and ice cream in the quad outside. It is a great place for families.“
“We had the apple salad to start and the creamy vinaigrette was excellent. Make sure you get the right dressing here. The star of the show was the pizza. I rarely get a medium since the value is usually in the large but even though I like a thin crust, the larges I saw looked a bit anemic. We went with medium. The crust was perfect! The meatballs were perfectly crisped and the ricotta was added after it was cooked so it maintained the creamy texture instead of hardening on the outside when it is cooked. Trust me here, this is my favorite pizza and pizza is one of my favorite foods. The sauce is also the exact acidity I'm looking for. The only downside to this place is how far it is from my house.“
“Darin was a joy! He was so kind and attentive for our toddler’s birthday dinner! He always asked at the perfect time if we needed something and was so quick to help. Darin is great and deserves a raise asap! He will be the reason we come back. The wings, couscous macaroni balls and pazookie were very good as well!!!“
“I really like this place a lot! They had ample seating, a bar, and really good pizza! Service was friendly as well. I stopped by here during happy hour and the food was very reasonably priced. I got a drink and two slices for under $10 which was reasonable since the slices are a good size. Definitely coming back here! Thanks so much!Vegetarian options: They have cheese pizza and the margarita pizza is delicious, especially with a side of marinara sauce. Unfortunately I did not see any vegan options.“
“So so so good! I enjoy finding new lunch spots in the area because things get real boring and real quick around here. I ordered for delivery and I was surprised with hot and fresh everything came as well as the portion sizes. The soup was great and full of veggies. The zucchini sticks with the marinara and ranch hit hard, they were addictive. The pasta surprised me the most because I feel like it can be hit and miss at most places because apparently seasoning your food is hard or something. But everything was flavorful and a great price I gotta say. I'll probably dine in at some point because I'd like to see what their dinner service looks like and what the vibe of the restaurant itself is like, but all in all I highly recommend.“
“This is one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at in a long time. Food was fantastic. Service was great really neat little place. We had a post wedding party there and it was a really neat experience. I had the Santa Fe chicken pasta, which was full of flavor and a side salad that was amazing and huge! will definitely go back next time I’m in town.“
“Absolutely amazing experience, fortunate enough to have the chance to speak with the owner who's very passionate about pizza and has a deep understanding of the origin and history of it. Ordered 3 pies and was pleased with all of them. I will be back again and will recommend to others as well. Thank you for excellent and over the top customer service!“
“The food was delicious with one exception, I had the chicken Marsala special and the chicken was very dry and had no flavor whatsoever resembling Marsala..probably one of the if not the worst chicken Marsala I have ever had. Everything else was excellent and the service was top notch . We will definitely go back again to try some different options.“
“We were shopping in Encinitas on a Friday night when I spotted the front signage for Forchettaboutit Pizza. We decided to stop in for a couple slices. The joint was jumping on this Friday night and we had to wait a few minutes for an inside table. They do have outdoor patio heaters but it was still too windy to dine outside.We chose the white pizza with chicken and caramelized onions and their meat lovers pizza, and the Caesar salad with chicken. Everything was delicious.The salad was one of the best I've had. The meat was warm, so it was cooked to order and not refrigerated. It was juicy and had great flavor. The chef knows his chicken.The pizza was great if you don't mind a softer crust. It had a wonderful bite and really good char on the underside. Seasoning was great and the toppings looked fresh and really generous.Our waitress gave us a small ramekin of their marinara and it was sooo good. I will definitely try their pasta next time I'm in Encinitas.Service was excellent. All the waitresses had high energy, were fun, and very attentive.The only draw back was soda was from a can so no free refills.“
Mediterranean • $$
“We had a delicious spread last night. I highly recommend the mezze platter and the mixed kebab plate. That is plenty of food to be shared and also gives the opportunity to try all the delicious offerings. Sorry I forgot to take pictures. The kebabs were perfectly cooked. All the spreads were great. Don't forget to get a bottle of Lebanese red wine. That was good wine as well.“
“The staff is amazing. Service is quick and friendly. They have pastries, beer, wine and other options.The portions are HUGE and healthy. Ingredients are so fresh, bright, and balanced. I had the Gyros Döner Wrap. Perfection.Great patio outside. They remodeled inside for a more open and cozy feel.They also cater for events! Order online through their website or call.Saed, Albia and Marcos run a great restaurant.Go Here!“
“Brunch here was very nice. * The view over looks La Jolla from inside the hotel. The staff provided great service and were very attentive. Blooy Mary's, Mimosa's, and the Salmon Bendict were filling and very good. Overall, it is a cozy and quaint restaurant to “
“Honestly this is one of my favorite places in San Diego. It's a family owned business and they are all so sweet and charming, the food is GREAT (try the ironman, add jalapenos and bacon and red onions and thank me). The fries, both regular and seasoned, are incredible. Fav fries in SD.Get a smoothie too! Summer breeze is my kids fav by a mile.The breakfast offerings are few but all delicious. The chicken tequila pasta is absolutely delicious.This is a true local joint that has been around for 20+ years, and if they never change I'll hopefully be buried with my kids tossing an order from them into the casket.“
“All their sauces were delicious. We tried their pesto and sun dried tomatoes sauce. Quantity was good.Staff is friendly and quite accommodative to vegetarians. They use separate utensils to make each pasta.Pretty decent seating and an affordable place.Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.“
“If you’re vegetarian and craving pizza, Dough Momma is the place to be. I’m not a thin crust kind of gal but their toppings surpassing my favorite pizza joint.I had the Burrata Margherita ($29), class cheese ($22) and Vegan (23).The margherita is one of the two highest price pizzas on the menu. Make sense because it’s all fresh ingredients with tomatoes, Burrata, mozzarella, no sauce but drizzle with a white garlic sauce and garnished with basil.I never eat cheese pizza but I love the cheese pizza here. Basic red sauce mozzarella. I like it because it had more sauce than cheese. If you want to know if a place is good, check out the cheese pizza. Dough Momma passes the test!The Vegan was fully loaded spinach, olives, red onions, roasted tomatoes, herbs and balsamic reduction.Some pizzas are offered by the slice. At first glance, the garlic knots could pass as a mini cinnamon roll! They have cookies and wide selection of beers and alcohol.Parking sucks but it’s in a cute neighborhood with outdoor seating.“
“What a great gem! We were visiting the area and used Yelp to find a place for dinner. We settled upon Crust Pizzeria and were so happy we did! The place had a small comfortable bar and there were also tables available. The bartender, I believe her name was Faith, was very sweet and took great care of us. My husband enjoyed the Cheese Ravioli, and I ordered the Penne Sausage. It was excellent - the sausage was a touch spicy, and the tomato cream sauce was delicious. The portions were adequate. If only they had a location near our home - we would certainly be regular customers.“
“Great place to get brick oven wood fired pizzas! Amazing selection and variety of options. Loved their appetizers as well - risotto balls with prosciutto and parmesan cheese, and fried ravioli with ricotta cheese. Their beer selection was great as well - a lot of nice local beer on draft. Loved the Choco porter :) and the dessert, butterscotch pudding, is to die for!!! If you are ever in the Encinitas area and love pizza do try, and you won't be disappointed!!!“
Italian • $$
“Loved the food. Authentic Amalfi preparation. Obviously, it still tastes different cause the fresh produce isn't from Italy. California/ Mexican tomatoes are different than Italian tomatoes. I'll still rate it as one of the best in San Diego. No need to go to little Italy. It is as good as any in San Diego.BTW, Monday family deal is awesome.“
“Came here for the first time around 1:30 on March 1 Friday. Decided to stop by on my way home from UTC. Easy place to enter from Miramar road. Ordered the Joes Special and Philly with mushrooms. As I entered I was immediately greeted by a nice lady. Super friendly and helpful. Order was made fresh and quickly. She didn't call out my order number when it was ready she actually came out to the table and handed it to me and offered me hot sauce. Overall the food was good and service was great. Will def be back soon. =)“
“Vegetarian options: Though I chose the burrata/ prosciutto pizza, which was excellent, I shared the vegetarianpizza as well. The tomato sauce is the Old World way i.e. not thick and sugary..it's like eating a fresh vine ripened tomato! Pizza without cheese was loaded with richly fresh veggies and the thin light crust kept it well balanced. House salad was very good with variety of distinctive greens and perfect balsamic dressing. Dessert...died and went to Heaven! Strawberry panacotta with fresh strawberries and sorbet...chocolate mousse so rich! Lovely service!“
“One of the best pizza places I've been to! I spent the weekend in Rosarito with family and on the way back I got hungry and stopped in Encinitas. The dispensary next door is the reason this establishment caught my eye in all honesty. Best decision I made was choosing this restaurant over the others that were crowded. We ordered the Mr. Moto and the California love pizza slices as well as the stuffed garlic knots. What made the pizza the best was honestly the service provided by the employee Leo. He went above and beyond to help us choose what we liked. He cooked everything and made sure it was fresh, and not overcooked. He also didn't disappoint in the choice of beer to go with my pizza!! On top of that he even checked up on us to see what we thought of everything. What else can you ask for?! BEST PIZZA AND BEER COMBO! CANT BEAT THE PRICE!!“
“I’ve been in the US for about 9 years and I’ve been in different states/cities. I always tried persian pizza everywhere. Kabob Lounge is the absolute best. I loved the taste and it really took me back home. The management is extremely welcoming and kind. I recommend all the dishes at this amazing restaurant.“
“Immediately upon walking in, we felt so welcome. The "slave" as he called himself was so friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic! So well prepared and tasty. Great portions, great options.And the atmosphere! Wow. It's a beautiful place, and the staff made it feel that much more! Beautiful. We loved this place!“
“Bestawan is a super casual, super chill place where you get to spend time interacting with the surrounding community. Locals, would be locals and visitors have always come to Besta because it's a cool place to hang out and enjoy the beach community. Even better is, with the new owners, the food has become off the charts good. The Italian Beef is becoming the signature dish and the burger is one of the best in town but my personal favorites, at the moment, are the Detroit style pizza (the layer of baked parmesan around the crust is simply genius) and the shrimp scampi with Calabrian chili butter is just redonkulous. Seriously, I could/would do shots of that butter. There is now a rotating weekly specials menu that has been creative, delicious, and keeps me coming back just to see what's new (some recent examples from the specials menu: curried carrot & coconut soup, truck stop beef chili, steak frites, moules frites, house made cannoli's etc. etc.). They also now have an excellent wine selection on top of their traditionally excellent beer selection. I have always loved to hang out at Besta but with the new ownership it is easily my favorite restaurant in the Del Mar, Solana, Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia corridor.“
“Best pizza I have had In the area, in a while! We ordered several different pizzas, crime scene, BBQ chicken, pepperoni and a gluten free olives/sausage. My personal favorite was the Crime Scene, fresh ricotta and the meatballs were a great combination! Delivery was spot on their time estimate which made planning dinner for a group easy. 10/10 will be ordering from here again and we highly recommend it.“