My family and I came from out of town to visit for a few days and found this gem of a spot. Food 10/10 We ordered the bbq chicken pizza, buffalo wings, and the pepperoni kids pizza. Everything was great! The bbq chicken was flavorful and had a great balance of bbq sauce and chicken. The crust was nice and crunchy on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside. The size is perfect for a party of 2-3! The kids pizza was a perfect size for my toddler who didn't finish it all but was very happy with the taste. They definitely don't hold back on the cheese!! So if you like cheesy pizza, this is the spot for you! Vibes/Ambiance : 7/10 We came on a Tuesday evening and there was a lot of people! I definitely can tell this place is a go to for sports events or just gatherings. The place itself is cute. The decor is a little funky yet modern in design. I will say the seating is a bit crowded and it feels a bit claustrophobic. The tables are very close to each other and the tables are small. This place having a bar is a major plus and the variety of drinks is huge! Such a great spot. The service was quick and they were very nice. The gentleman in the front was super welcoming and friendly. I will say, as someone who was only a visitor, Carlsbad doesn't seem too friendly overall. People seem very standoff ish and unwelcoming so the places we did go to that had friendly people really stood out. This place was one of them. If we're ever in town again, we'll definitely go back! read more

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So sorry to report that this place has gone downhill recently. Not sure if it's new employees or process making it decline. My bolognese was dry with no flavor which I have never experienced before, usually they have plenty of sauce in the portion when I have had in the past. Our garlic knots had no garlic in sight or even aroma which my 7 year old pointed out. ***Also a word of warning the brownie sundae does have a tahini brownie for anyone with allergies to sesame. We found out the hard way and it was not labeled as having sesame and our daughter had a severe reaction. This was months ago and we did come back to enjoy more pasta but today was very disappointing. read more

Ugh!!! I wish it was better but I can't say it is. Ordered my Mother's Day dinner at 8 AM. Super excited bc I figure they have been open long enough and it's a chain so it should've gotten their act together. Nope. Received cold food. Not lukewarm....COLD. Pizza cold is okay. Buffalo wings is not. It's not crispy...it's soggy. I'm beyond disappointed since I chose it AND it was 30 minutes after the time I ordered. Although the order was placed over 8-9 hours ago. If you have an extra 30 minutes, like cold food and bad customer service...this is the place for you! *sighs* read more

Pitfire Pizza - Cold trio veggies. No flavor. Need salt or any seasoning. - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Pizza here is ok, family had mixed opinions about the pies but we've also tried a lot of pizza spots. Toppings aren't as high quality as some other spots but the size is pretty good and easily feeds 2 people read more

Pitfire Pizza - MARGHERITA - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Food was great. The honey bear was delicious. We got that on the cauliflower crust. The BBQ chicken pizza was a hit and their dough was perfect. If you like wings they have great buffalo sauce. Service was fast and efficient. They were very helpful with options since it was our first time. They have sports games on and offer indoor and outdoor seating with fun curbed booths for larger parties. There is a bar as well if you like some drinks with your meal. Overall fun place to eat. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

When I walk in I see soooooo many colors! The pizza is soooo good. I got pepperoni pizza and you should get it with plain cheese. I sat on the booth next to the kitchen and I saw them make my pizza! read more

Great food soo good cheese pizza and steak salad most nicest and greatest servers local vibe

Food is delicious and consistent and Staff are friendly and attentive. We will be back!

We wanted some yummy vegan pizza and we decided to go to Pitfire Pizza. It had been a while since we had been there and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and the food was super fresh and flavorful. We ordered the vegan margherita pizza and the vegan little gem Caesar salad. It was a nice open air vibe and easy going. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Vegan margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Celebrated our anniversary here. We chose this restaurant because of their various offerings including pizza, Italian, salads, and drinks (they offer coke products btw!) They also offer a kids menu, and seemed kid friendly. There's a woman up front wearing carhartt gear who deserves the best service award. She was a breath of fresh air who seems like she enjoys her job and could not say enough positive things about the restaurant. The place is trendy and bold. They have indoor and outdoor dining, a bar in the middle, fireplaces, etc. we really enjoyed our food. We ordered the honey bear pizza, vegetables meal, kale salad and green pasta dish. All were delicious. Loved how balanced and tasty each dish was. My personal favorites were the pizza, sweet potatoes and kale salad. The honey bear had balanced flavors, and you could taste the salt, sweetness and spice. It was a nice surprise. The salad was delicious - even my toddler enjoyed it. I liked the seasoning they use and the surprise nutty crunch. Overall, I'd def recommend and return! read more

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Just tried their take home pizza dough and it was great! $4 per dough ball (more for gluten free). Made a fun make your own pizza night. They sell whole kits, but I love that they sell dough by itself for those of us who go crazy with toppings at home. I'd definitely recommend! read more

We tried the IYKYK pizza and Smashing Pumpkin Pizza, the former on the gluten free crust. Both were delicious. A bit pricey but well worth the price as an occasional treat. We also tried all three vegetable dishes (grilled broccolini, roasted cauliflower, and roasted sweet potatoes). While those were also tasty, they didn't stand out as being special or worth the price. If I was doing it again I'd go for a third pizza. The service was okay but not attentive at times. May be but picky but I didn't like having to pay/tip when placing my order. For dinning in, I typically expect to pay at the end. If I wanted dessert, it would need be a whole new order. Plus the idea of tipping when eating there before I even get my food or have been served in any way seems iffy. read more

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Cute open air vibe. Service was incredibly slow. Food was okay, nothing bad, but also not quite remarkable. read more

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My wife and I were cruising by this place the other day, and she mentioned she'd heard good things about it from her friends - I'm always in the mood for pizza, so we stopped by. Interesting layout (not bad, just interesting) with a bar in the center of the room, and several different eating areas (and styles) surrounding it. We opted for a table in front, grabbed some menus, and checked it out. Pretty standard fare for a pizza joint, no real surprises there. We settled on the Sausage Party (only one size available) with pepperoni added. Ok, here's the one strange part (and cost a point). The ordering system is just weird. Go up to the bar, place your order, run your credit card. So at this point, this is basically like a drive through - yet the last step of the credit card procedure is asking for a tip. A tip for what? Running my credit card? This is just bizarre. Back to the pizza. It was delivered to the table about 10 minutes later, and we dug in. The crust is nice and light, and the sauce was slightly tangy....while the meats were perfect. Definitely recommended - be a great place for two, for groups, etc - loads of room. Enjoy! read more

Pitfire Pizza - Sausage Party (w/pepperoni added) - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Absolutely fire! I had the Linguini Bolognese during Happy Hour for $10. I tried my friend's pizza which she also got during Happy Hour for $10 and it was really good! I would definitely come back again! read more

Ambiance..cute place..indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly and dog friendly Service..you order at bar..have to get your own plates and water and soda...the line was long at bar and food took a bit. Appetizers came out after pizza Food..pepperoni pizza was amazing. We got garlic knots..they were baked..soft but just bread..not much flavor of cheese or garlic. You have to also pay for extra sauce. read more

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We've tried pitfire a couple of times and we always end up with the same honeybee Pizza tonight we were exhausted and the delivery was fantastic and the pizza was even better. If that's possible it's a unique combination of flavors with a great crust. I would highly recommend it. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Just wow!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I ordered DoorDash. I had the seasonal brussel sprout salad which was delicious and nicely dressed. I ordered a kids pizza, which was a perfect size for one person, and I had the meatballs on my pizza. They were interesting, not your typical meatballs, I looked at the menu and I think they were chicken meatballs. The sauce and cheese on the pizza was great, and the crust was very tasty. I would definitely order from them again. read more

Pizza was black on one side and soggy, chewy everywhere. Barely any cheese or sauce so tasteless. Thin pizza but still very chewy. This place was recommended to me but turned out to be one of the worst pizzas ever. So disappointed. read more

It was good, pizza is a 6.9-7.1. Pizza was Neapolitan style more doughy less crunch. Overall a great light pizza lower on the calories. Staff that was working was awesome. Family friendly. read more

Pitfire Pizza - SAUSAGE PARTY - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came here for lunch today and had an awesome experience! I ordered the Honey Bear pizza -- it was packed with flavor and came in a huge portion that was plenty to take home! I was also with a little one who got the kids' cheese pizza, and she loved it. Both pizzas came out fast and hot, which was such a win! The ordering setup is super casual and easy: grab a menu, pick your seat, then head to the front to place your order. You'll get a number and they'll bring your food out to you. They also had a solid tap list with plenty of drink options, and the space itself was really clean and inviting. I especially liked the huge open window that brought in tons of natural light and gave the whole place an airy vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great pizza, a quick bite, and a relaxed atmosphere! read more

Pitfire Pizza - HONEY BEAR - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Pitfire's product the pizza is amazing. However their ability to estimate time for creation of their pizza is absurd for pickup and delivery. They are wrong every time. And it's so far off it seems like we're being punked. Currently we are talking to our pickup driver and it's 7:32. The food was supposed to be picked up on the drivers end at 7:06. This is probably the 5th time this has happened. We thought maybe it was a fluke. But it's just ridiculous. This is sadly our last order. I feel bad for the delivery driver. This is just plain stupid. I mean let's be real, just tell us straight how long the food will take. I don't want to order and be given a time and then be dragged along as you add 5-10 min every time I check on the status. Try better. read more

Review #913 Posted on 7.27.25 We came for some quick takeout after we arrived into town on Friday the 25th for our daughter's soccer tournament at the Surf Cup. We were beat tired and wanted something we could just take back to the hotel room and scarf down real quick. This spot is in a nice outdoor strip mall on El Camino Real. Its frontage appearance is top notch. They hit a huge home-run with how they designed this place. You drive up and it's got open front to wear there's no windows, and the tables on the front side are in open air to the street. Then you go inside and the bar is set circle style, and also in the middle of the restaurant. Just really well designed. I was greeted immediately and my togo food was almost ready. I grabbed the food, some extra ranch they didn't charge me for, and went on my way. The food quality was very good. I love pizza that's not too doughy. It was thin, with great toppings & flavor. The mushroom & chicken cavatappi pasta we had was amazing, excellent flavor and quality ingredients, the spiral style pasta was cooked perfectly. My only slight knock was the food not being hot, my drive was only 5 minutes away before I opened up my food, also dough a tad soft not crisp but that might just be my preference on a thin crust. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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Grilled chicken salad was pretty good, Brussel sprouts were good, the pizza not so good. Toppings were very sparse, crust was extremely thin and hardly any sauce. While waiting for food it was very noticeable the bar tender paying no attention to a bar almost full of customers. She was too busy talking to the other bar person and the host. Meanwhile bar customers were trying to get her attention to no avail. read more

Pitfire Pizza - A very limp piece of pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I order from here pretty regularly. My grandson loves the kids pepperoni pizza. I learned to order a Say cheese add pepperoni when he has friends over. Recently I picked up two pizzas and they each had 12 slices of pepperoni on them. That's like one and a half pieces of pepperoni per slice. Really can you spare the pepperoni? read more

Pitfire Pizza - 12 pieces of pepperoni? - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Love the pizza here! We got the Margherita and epic bbq chicken and both were delish, especially the epic bbq chicken. I really enjoyed their airy dough for the crust along with their toppings. We also went during their happy hour so the Margherita pizza was only $10! The Brussels were also great, really crispy and served with a yummy pesto ranch sauce. The cheesy knots could use more cheesiness, it was more doughy with some parm on top, but I was expecting more mozzarella baked into the actual knots. Our server up front was really friendly and the food came out pretty quick. Fun ambiance and good for families. read more

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Arriving before 5:00 PM, we still had to wait almost a half an hour. Some people just left. Don't expect to be served, because you won't be. You order and pay for your food before you get seated. With three children we waited again almost a half an hour for two pizzas to come out. This pizza cooks within minutes in these ovens, not a half an hour. I think most people have had the same experience, but like the pizza, so their order and carry out is bigger than the eat in business. This is not a family oriented Resturant. The only time anyone came to the table, was to drop off the food. You have to get up and get your own water or drinks. There should be no tipping at this place, since there is no service. If you found this review helpful, please tap the thumbs up. read more

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It's a pizza place but they have other stuff, too. Liked it, didn't love it. Whoever wrote the menu here earned their money. Everything sounds great and everything sounds fun. But beware: the menu is loaded with upselling land mines. The place is very attractive and makes great use of its space. The bar is especially inviting. You can eat at the bar but my guess is kiddos can't sit there, too. It looks like a typical restaurant where you are seated and served but they do things differently here. You first get a table and then you order your food and drinks at the bar closest to the entrance. Then they bring you your food--except for cocktails which you pick up yourself at the bar. It's all a little odd. At least you don't have to worry about getting your food before you have a table. How's the food? It's good. It also looks good. The meatballs appetizer was a decent and hearty starter. The Honey Bear pizza was also nice but the toppings were sparse. I was really hoping for more flavor from the pizza. The Staycation cocktail (basically a classy margarita) was beautiful and well-made. The place is very attractive and has a lot of fun bells and whistles. The food is good but not amazing. There is a lot of style here and I was hoping for a bit more substance. read more

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Biggie not approved! I would love to give this place more stars because the food is actually quite good! The ordering system needs to change, this is the main reason why we stopped going. No table service! Basically you enter the restaurant, find a table then you go up and order while your significant other sits and waits for you to order- if it's busy you can be in line for a while. You want to order another drink back to the line you go! Not good! read more

Pitfire Pizza - Biggie not approved! - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

There's a reason there's always a long wait to dine here - the pizza is phenomenal, so it is absolutely worth the wait! Also, since we came in at dinnertime on a Saturday, we were expecting the wait. Initially, we were told it was going to be a 45 mins, however, it was more like an hour. Once you get a table, you place your order at the register. All the pizzas and appetizers were amazing! The place has cafeteria/bar vibes, so don't expect private space. read more

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My bf chose a random name out of a list of pizza spots and this was a good random pick! Didn't look at the pictures or reviews, just an adventurous moment. This pizza joint is located in a small plaza area and it was really really nice! It's located on the corner of the plaza and has a large parking area. As soon as you enter, there's a big sign to your right and straight ahead is their merch area (I ended up getting a couple of pins before we left). There were two hosts that greeted us right away, handed us menus and told us that we could order at the bar area and sit wherever we want. They had seating area inside and outside of the restaurant. On the inside, they had an open window which was nice for fresh air and facing perfectly towards the east for a nice sunset view, they have tables and booths on the sides and a full bar you could also sit at in the middle. Along 3 booths was a wide window that looks into the kitchen where you could see your pizza being made too! We ordered a sausage party pizza and the spicy rigatoni alla vodka. Both came out at the same time and super delicious! The service was really nice and we had someone check on us shortly after we ate. I can see that this would be a great spot to have drinks with friends too. I saw the bartenders interacting with the customers seated at the bar and having fun. All in all, it was a great experience that I would definitely come back again! read more

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Pizza tastes so fresh and delicious! The pasta and salads are also really good. Very clean inside and friendly service.

Pizza flavor was good. The service was friendly and I like the vibe of the Pizza Shop. I also enjoyed the crust. read more

Pitfire Pizza - 4/5 Pepperoni & MARGHERITA - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I think this place is a bit over rated all it is a fancy pants pizza place. Don't get me wrong, the pizza is good but I'd rather go somewhere else. read more

The staff was friendly, the service was quick, but the food was average. A busy place full of kids with the line out the door on a Saturday evening. Even though it was kid friendly, there was a full bar and a variety of interesting cocktails. You have to order all your food at the bar, but they deliver to your table. For my wife and I it still comes down to the food and we both independently agree that it was a 3, and we tried several things. The garlic cheese knots were well cooked dough, but there was no garlic or mozzarella to be found anywhere. There was some parsley, and some powdered cheese sprinkled on them, but the sauce was OK. A 3. The chicken meatballs (only kind available) plussed up were OK, but not that tasty. OK texture and the bread and the dipping sauce worked well, but total still maybe a 3. And the real reason we went was to try the pizza. It was very well-cooked with a thin crust and a nice edge to it. The real fresh mozzarella cheese topping was good, and the pepperoni crisped up a bit in their excellent oven. It was delivered fast and hot. Overall, the pizza approached a 4, though not enough to bring the overall score up. read more

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Second time here! The pizza was very fresh, savory, chewy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, there is a lot of tasty, refreshing sodas to choose from, good service, nice atmosphere with upbeat music, and I had an excellent experience today. read more

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I love this place!! The pizza is seriously AMAZING every single time. And Ivan?? Literally the BEST server ever. He's the main reason I keep coming back--always so friendly, funny, and just makes the whole experience better. And not gonna lie... he's also very good to look at.. Give that man a raise already!! read more

Pitfire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Whenever we can make it out on a weekend, this is where we end up. Bar seats, Padres game, good energy. It has a real local feel that's hard to find. The food is consistently great and the menu keeps things interesting. Jonas recommended the Pineapple Express pizza from the winter menu and I'll be honest, I was skeptical. He sold me on it and I'm glad he did. The cocktail program is the real draw though. We told Jonas our preferences and let him run with it, and he curated a really fun experience built around the bar's specialty liqueur selection. The kind of thoughtful approach you don't always expect. If you happen to get Jonas or Lloyd behind the bar, you're in luck. Lloyd is newer to the team but already bringing the same great energy. These two are a big reason we keep coming back and they deserve the recognition. Good food, great drinks, and people who actually care about the experience. Highly recommend. read more

First, if the idea of pumpkin/pepita/goat cheese/pumpkin oil/greens pizza appeals to you, RUN DON'T WALK to Pitfire, because the menu will change on 1/16 and this DELICIOUS seasonal pizza will be gone. Ok, with that out of the way, we enjoyed our visit here a lot. I don't know if we'll dine in again, but the best things were DELICIOUS and the value was excellent. We saw on here that there are long waits on Sat. night. When we called they said we could make a reservation, which was great! We didn't realize that the wait is not just to sit - but for your pizza to be ready. So by the time we sat, it was going to be 50 mins for our pizzas to be ready. In the meanwhile, we each got a salad. The Little House Salad was delicious, fresh, and very large for $7.50. The breadcrumbs gave it that little extra je ne sais quoi that made it yummy. I got the Shaved Brussels Salad (also seasonal and also disappearing on 1/16). Very large for $8.50. Shaved brussels, almonds, cranberries, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette. The vinaigrette was not my favorite but overall this was a really solid salad, very tasty and a good value. I'll happily eat the leftovers tomorrow; I just didn't love this as much as the Little House Salad. The pumpkin pizza (the one I told you to RUN and get) was AMAZING. So flavorful. HUGE! Between half the shaved brussels salad & 1 slice of this pizza I was starting to get full. YUM. This will probably be back in Oct. The margherita pizza, which my sweetie got, was not quite as impressive as the other food. It looked gorgeous - but it was pretty bland. Something was off in the seasoning and if someone only got this, it would not be a great representation of why they need to come to Pitfire. Verdict: salads were large, tasty and reasonable. LOVED the pumpkin pizza. I think I would order takeout next time & get something other than the margherita. Overall, this place had been on my bookmarks for a long time and I'm really glad we finally tried it! Looking forward to my leftovers tomorrow. read more

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We love the brussel sprouts, pizza is good too. Cocktails are amazing. And our server is very friendly and accommodating. The place is good for casual family gatherings. read more