Wonderful. Eggplant had good flavor maybe could've been cooked a bit longer…read more Pasta good. Pizza good. Clean tables ... plenty of seating to eat indoors.

Wanted to LOVE this place so bad because it's walking distance to us but we finally tried it…read moretonight and - no. We won't be ordering again sadly. It was expensive (over $70 for 2 18-in pizzas) and all 4 adults agreed it was bland. We got the rosemary potato and margherita, which was especially bad. There were actually sections on the marg with no cheese at all - just sauce on dough, and the fresh mozz used was so sparingly it wasn't even detectable. (My 2 year old however, loved it, because she usually pulls the cheese off anyway lol.) The basil was also nonexistent, a few dots on the whole thing. The rosemary potato was lacking in flavor as well - THICK bready crust with nothing to balance it out (more sauce or cheese?) so it felt dry and hard to finish. Honestly both pizzas needed salt, which was interesting because they were two different sauces altogether. Other than the bummer pizza, it took so long to try it bc their hours were so unpredictable - closed Saturdays, sometimes a Friday, Tuesday? Another time, Google (and ordering apps) had the "opening" time listed as 9:30 PM... Even today (Labor Day) I called and they said "open til 8 but take our last order at 4:45pm." What?? I also tried to order on DoorDash but they didn't have the potato pizza on there?? Also the pepperoni was $37 on their site but $28 on door dash. The whole business aspect just seems like a mess. Worth mentioning bc it is not advertised anywhere but it's totally vegetarian. Buffalo, Hawaiian, all without meat. Pepperoni pizza only available with plant based fake pepperoni. Happy I ordered bc my husband totally missed that and would've been annoyed by it if we ordered it mistakenly.

My favorite pizza in La Mesa! All the pizza is warmed up as soon as you order. They have garlic…read moreknots as well that are warm, doughy, and flavorful! They have a great outdoor patio that has plenty of room and misters for the heat. They also have indoor seating with tvs. The service is not bad. They get your order and get your pizza out pretty fast.

TLDR: Pizza is one of the better in the areas, but it takes…read moretoo long. Stop by for a beer and a single slice, but dont wait for a whole pizza or get takeout. Also, a 5% service fee is tacky, just raise your prices. We've been coming to Surf Rider off and on for many years now. The pizza is better than most others in the area, except for La Mesa Pizzawerks, but they have odd hours that never seem to work out for us. Over the last year Surf Rider has been our go to pizza spot but several times over the past few months the wait just isn't worth it. The wings are good and the ranch is stellar. Unfortunately, tonight might have been the night that did it for us. We called our order in for a pizza (5:15), knots, and some ranch and were told 20 minutes. We swung by on the way home from the park (about 5:35) and my wife ran in to pick it up. She paid and got told 5 minutes, no big deal, but 5 minutes turned to 10, then 15, then 20. At this point she came to the car to tell me and check in on me and our hungry toddler. She went back in and the pizza was ready a few minutes later, but no knots. Just another few minutes, but they hands 6 knots to someone who ordered just a minute ago. The knots come out quickly and we leave (6:02). We get home (less than 5 minutes away) to find the knots were cold and the pizza was soggy and floppy. We had to throw it all in the toaster oven a few slices at a time to even attempt to enjoy it. We order pizza for the convenience, but generally, this isnt convenient. I get being busy, but sometimes you just have that experience that draws a line, unfortunately, this was that for us. If you want to come and have a few drinks and a slice, this spot would probably be fine for you. Dinner to go, or a whole 'za just isn't really the move.

Private parking lot, 2 gender-neutral restrooms and space available for large groups…read more We drove down to La Mesa just to check out this place and it was worth it. We ordered the 'That's My Boy' and 'Meet Meat' pizza plus their fries. Their deep dishes were light and crispy. I loved the sweet sauce, jalapeño and ricotta cheese combo on That's My Boy pizza. The Mastiff Fries had a wonderful crispy texture. They are like thinly sliced potato wedges. (Our order is without cilantro which normally comes with it) The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. They did have two tv screens playing the sports channel and had a variety of draft beer options.

Found my way here for a burger. I had heard of it but never had been. So my expectations were…read moresomewhat up. Since I am gluten free I got my burger lettuce wrapped. I had never had a smash burger before so again my expectations were a little more than the average person. They did not disappoint the flavors were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the garlic aioli more than I thought I would (it is more like a mayo for this burger). The burger came with a a handful of pickled peppers and mini pickles on side. They were good but felt a little out of place for my taste. This place is definitely more of a bar feel than I expected and smaller than I thought it would be, and the seating was tight with most all the tables being bar height. The last thing to keep in mind the parking lot is small but there is street parking, but is leads to residential area so it can be limited to. Overall the burger had good flavor and I will be back to try more on the menu. If you are looking for a beer with your burger there was a lot of choices. Also, if you are into sports, there are several televisions on with a few different events playing.

Pierre's is a fantastic find in the heart of La Mesa Village! The brilliant chef, Zion, is not only…read moreimpressive in stature, but his recipes for pizza pies are so unique and take your senses on an unexpected thrill ride. First of all, I've not really been a huge deep dish fan. And these are hefty pies! But once you let your teeth sink into a slice, you are delighted by the crunch and crispness of the edges and yet the delicate lightness of the dough in the middle. How does he do that? It's not heavy. But it's thick on flavor. The classic is the pepperoni, with or without jalapeños (for those who like some heat). Those lil' meat discs are fired to perfection w/ a perfect toasty crunch. That's how I like it. So good. The marinara is just right for me. It's not overflowing and trying to cover up anything. But the spices and combo are well balanced. Ok now, you gotta try a specialty pie. They are orderable on certain days depending on what sources are available that week. Or whatever is cooked up in the chef's mind! I think my fave is the Best Spud (seasoned potatoes, 3 cheeses, black garlic miso ranch, gojugaru and chives...) and w/ a bacon option! We have ordered delivery (DoorDash or Localby Toast) and we've ordered online and picked up at the window, and since Hoffers Cigar Beer & Wine Bar opened a couple weeks ago, we've ordered online and they deliver it right to our table next door! It's such a convenient set up for a relaxing evening. Pierre's hours are 5pm to whenever they sell out. And only Wednesday to Sunday. Pierre's is a family business and right now is working inside of Public Square Coffeehouse which is also their family business. So, if you want to go there, go to Public Square and you'll be home! You can enjoy your pizza on site at a sidewalk table or a cozy table inside. It's seriously, worth every penny. For more pics and inspiration, check out their IG https://www.instagram.com/pierrespizzaplace?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== ...omgosh, I totally forgot about the sauces for dipping!! Off the chain flavor experiences! Not that the pizza even needs more flavor. But these options bring it all to a "ho nubba lebbo!"

Love this spot, the pizza is PHENOMENAL…read more One weekly special we had with mushrooms is something I can't stop dreaming about. Go to pizza is the pepperoni (added the picture), the pepperonis get nice and curled and the pools of oil and cheese are so flavorful. The whole pie is more than enough pizza for two people to share. They have a weekly special that you can ask about too. Don't sleep on Pierre's! Inside Public Square coffee shop in downtown La Mesa which is crazy busy during the day but in the evening Pierre's is calm and a great spot for a pizza pick me up.

Lived here my whole life, easily the best pizza in San Diego. A family staple. Tastes great, not…read moretoo heavy. Run by great people!

Loved this place! Came here for dinner on a Sunday night, my boyfriend and I got a half and half…read morepizza so we could get exactly what ingredients we wanted and it was delicious! We got the 20" which was perfect for the two of us. We also got an order of the chicken Parmesan and pasta to go, the chicken was delicious and so cheesy! It also came with a piece of garlic bread which wasn't my favorite, a little toasty but my boyfriend loved it! The workers were very kind and let us take our time ordering. People came in to pick up pizzas to go the whole night. The inside is a little small but the pizza boxes make the inside look cool! Very authentic New York pizza and sauce. Excited this place is so close, can't wait to go back, highly recommend!

Very good pizza, especially the Truffle and Chicken Parm. Fast and friendly service too. Be great…read moreif they were open 7 days/week.

Top 3 New York style pizza in San Diego. The testarosa pizza with the ricotta and hot chili oil…read morewith honey is just amazing. Usually get that and their white pizza. Can compare this place to a bunch of others but it's hard to get close to their crust and the testarosa pizza. Definitely can take some time ordering since the hours are limited and everyone wants a slice or whole pie. Service is great and they try to get you your pizza as quick as they can. Love the overall vibe or a local pizza shop just making good pizza a priority.

Great for authentic Italian-Italian pizza. I wish to God they brought back the cassarece pizza…read more(sausage, potatoes and rosemary). I'll be bumping this to 5/5 stars once they formally open the pizzeria side of the restaurant. It's remained empty for a while now, but it's like a fish bowl where you can see how awesome the pizzeria side is with a great pizza oven and awesome looking interior! Well lit great table space, tv with soccer games showing. Their pizzaiolo knows what they're doing! Great friendly service with a smile.

Don't sleep on the pizza here, they are all phenomenal!! One of our go to pizza spots, the dough is…read moreamazing and they also have gluten-free dough. They had a tiramisu pizza and we finally tried it after eyeing it or the Nutella pizza for dessert and it blew us again! Delicious, unique and would order again. Favorite pizza is Porcellina pizza with pancetta mozzarella almonds and arugula, it's 10/10. There's indoor and outdoor seating but inside is a smaller space, but service is good. We keep coming back but they have lots of takeout orders too.

Great staff with friendly welcoming service. The pizzas are huge here and they are not skimpy on…read morethe toppings. I ordered beef pepperoni and chicken with mushrooms. The topping, sauce, to crust ratio was so good. No complaints at all fresh and made to order. They have a lemon pepper chicken that was really good and piping hot and cooked really good The crunch and juiciness was on point The establishment isn't huge but can accommodate small to medium groups and of course to-go order. I will definitely return here and definitely recommend checking it out if your in the area. Don't sleep on this business. The vibe here is laid back and cool the lady who makes the pizza is super sweet & has a kind spirit. I'm not sure if they are family owned and operated but they are good. If your ever in the La Mesa area definitely support this business as I'm sure you'll enjoy it and as always you can thank me later

My wife and I ordered two separate pizzas one being the Sandy's special the other all meats GLUTEN…read moreFREE! (she has celiac) The pizza was excellent and exactly what I wanted for a pizza! Real cheese and some good marinara sauce. My wife on the other hand says she has to settle on pizza normally but THIS PIZZA brought back the true joy of pizza. As other Gluten free pizza she says takes like cardboard she questioned if this pizza was even GF!!! The service was also excellent! Nice and welcoming vibe

Went to eat at Fernando's Pizza, Lupe was very nice and the pizza was amazing. Crust was not to…read morethick or not to thin. Crust and sauce had amazing flavor. They put a good amount of toppings. I definitely recommend this place. My order was a Large Pepperoni and mushroom pizza.

Delicious pizza. Fresh made, tasted great…read more Delivery was as promised. Will definitely be a return customer.

We ordered pizza, buffalo wings and garlic knots... everything was incredibly delicious!! Service…read morewas great and man working there was super nice!! We found our new favorite pizza joint.

Great online ordering system.And when you pick up that order it's well prepared with fresh…read moreingredients