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Tribute Pizza

4.5 (1.4k reviews)
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Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Marinated olives appetizer was fine.
Craig W.

Reservations are just about impossible here (book a month out or so for prime time dinner seating) and I wanted to love, love, love this place so much. I liked it a lot. I didn't love it. I loved the menu. I liked our server a lot. I loved my Paper Plane cocktail. It was light, bitter, refreshing, and went well with everything. I liked the olives appetizer but really, it was just a bunch of warmed-up seasoned olives. I do not normally love kale but I loved, loved, loved the kale salad (I Kale, I Saw, I Conquered). It was absolutely wonderful and a true gourmet creation. I liked our pizza, the Classic Combo Supreme, Grandma style. This is a pizza place, above all, but I just didn't love it. The ingredients were high quality and it tasted very nice. But it should have been cooked a bit longer and it just didn't wow me. There. I said it. The place is sparsely decorated, which is fine, and very casual. There were more small children here than I expected but they were generally well-behaved. If I returned, I would go crazy on their foccaccias and maybe try a different salad, just for fun. I honestly don't know if I would order another pizza.

Dye another day grandma style
Melissa W.

I hadn't been to Tribute in years but wanted to return knowing I would be in the area. We made a reservation for right when they open. There was a line of walk-ins at open. Reservation feels like the way to go but that could work if you come early. We were seated right by the stations where they make pizza and it was fun to watch. We got mocktails/non-alc drinks, kale Caesar salad, and a small Dye Another Day pizza. All came out faster than we expected. The food is consistently delicious and the service was almost too good.

Peter T.

We came here on a Tuesday or Thursday night. There was a moderately sized line at the host stand. The hostess said 35-40 minutes. We were bummed, because we had a babysitter the kids. We put our name down anyway, and walked away and got a call from them 1/2 a block later saying our table was ready. Awesome! The service here is incredible. Our waitress was precise, accurate, and friendly. The food here ranges from basic to exotic, either way everyone will find something that the love. We ordered sourdough bread and 2 pizzas. I told my wife it's way too much but we were pleased. The sourdough was INCREDIBLE. Large portion. Can feed a family with 2 kids. It was warm, it was pillowy, and all the sauces we ordered were fresh to perfection. I was all about the vodka sauce. Basic, I know, but their execution level here is top notch. The pizza here, though very solid, was slightly disappointing. The slice flopped over, and our uplifted basics were a bit too gourmet? Mushroom and some kind of pepperoni, not the spicy one. The mushrooms had a nice blend, but boy was it heavy, and it rumbled my stomach a bit. But it was delicious. The pepperoni one was a bit weird. It was sweet with some kind of pickled peppers? Tribute is definitely outside our tastes. We do well, we eat well, but tribute is unique, in a cool way. Everyone says it's the best, and it's up there, but I prefer Bronx. Be prepared for a change if that's more your style. It didn't match our palette but it was great!

Sangria
Christina M.

Finally made it into Tribute Pizza! It was packed as always. Definitely make a reservation (or plan to put your name in and walk around North Park for an hour or two). Tons of vegetarian options and most of the pizzas can be made gluten free. They also have seasonal soft serve. It was watermelon when we were there. Daughter and I had a great meal and will be back!

Old fashioned
Stephanie L.

This was our second time at Tribute Pizza. Our first visit was shortly after they opened, and we honestly didn't love the pizza. We had the Bees Mode grandma style and found it really salty. We decided to give Tribute another try, and I'm glad we did because we enjoyed this visit so much more. This time we ordered the Classic Combo grandma style, which was much more our speed, along with the Szechuan spicy noodles and two Old Fashioneds. The cocktails here are really well made, and they have a great cocktail list with lots of options. We were celebrating my husband's promotion and Navy anniversary, and they surprised us with two glasses of bubbly and a card, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. Our server was great, and we loved sitting at the bar watching the hustle and bustle of everyone making pizzas and drinks. The whole experience felt much cozier than our first visit. We had a really nice time, and you can tell Tribute is a beloved neighborhood spot, especially among locals and people in the service industry. Definitely glad we came back and gave it another try!

I kale, I saw, I conquered salad with the roasted garlic Brussels sprouts
Norma D.

First time to this pizza spot. Hearing great things so had to try it. Super busy on a Saturday early evening. The wait time was crazy. So we decided to order take out. We had the Hotboi pizza,The dough boy pizza, Kale Cesar salad, Brussels sprouts. Everything was good but Our favorite was definitely the Brussels sprouts and the Hotboi pizza. It was our first time so without knowing we ordered too much food. Next time we'll be prepared. And there will be a next time!! So delicious. I love the clever names of everything. Lots of vegan options available also. This place has delicious food - explains the long wait times. I'll be back.

Emi B.

This place serves amazing pizza that pays tribute to other iconic pizzerias, but my absolute favorite dish of the night was the stone fruit salad. We also ordered the noodles, though they were not spicy at all, so I would definitely recommend requesting extra spice if you are used to some heat. Service was pretty fast despite the restaurant being packed with a lot of people, so I definitely recommend securing a reservation before you go. One small detail to keep in mind is that the bathroom is located outside the main space, which was a little confusing to find at first.

Leslie G.

I had to go get THE salad of summer at Tribute. The stone fruit Panzanella salad. It was everything I thought it would be. I just wish I went earlier in the season, so I could have more. We also got the Detroit style pizza and added a few items. Perfectly done and those cheese crowns are heavenly. Service was amazing - loved our pizza ambassador. She was lovely and attentive. Seating was comfortable and I love an open kitchen.

So dang good
Mark C.

**Captain's Log, Stardate 79413.7 -- Tribute Pizza, North Park** **Priority One directive before anything else: MAKE A RESERVATION.** We failed to do so, and only the intervention of pure dumb luck saved this away mission. We materialized in line the moment the doors opened -- and yes, Captains, there was already a line. This establishment fills faster than a turbolift at shift change, so do not gamble with the Kobayashi Maru like we did. Plan ahead. Commendation to **Ryan, the manager**, who ran the room with the calm command presence of a seasoned bridge officer. You have the conn, Ryan. Now, to the mission log. The food -- incredible across the entire quadrant. The **salad** is no mere replicator side dish -- order it, it earns its place. The **meatballs** are a must-have, non-negotiable, resistance is futile. And that **sauce**? Phenomenal. Logical in its perfection. I would happily requisition a barrel of it for the long voyage home. The **cheese pizza** -- classic, old-school, done with respect for the ones who came before. That golden undercarriage on the crust? Engineering-grade craftsmanship. Scotty himself would approve. Tribute Pizza in North Park has earned every accolade in its record. We will be back to haunt this place -- and that's a promise, not a threat. Live long and prosper. Vulcan salute. **-- Captain 619, out.**

Chris F.

Congrats to Tribute Pizza on 10 years! This is a very good pizza house set in a converted post office, with plenty of character to match. The staff are friendly and the food service is attentive. You can tell the kitchen actually cares, and it shows: they do better than most spots in this category. The pizzas are excellent with great variety, and I'd go back anytime. One note to the owners: you display your salsa awards proudly in the lobby, but they're nowhere on the menu. I went the food stuff. Only downside: it's very loud inside, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a quiet dinner.

Ria D.

I really wanted to like this place but I just thought they were okay. Since we were a large party, we made a reservation. They are pretty strict with time so we made sure all eight of us were on time. Parking is atrocious but there is a parking lot close by so you can pay to park. Our group ordered one Detroit pizza, a New York pizza and a neo neapolitan pizza. I enjoyed the New York style one the most/best because it had the most flavor and the dough was pretty good - not too soft but not chewy, if that makes sense. The neo neapolitan was okay because I kept comparing it to the one I had in Japan. I think I needed more than a pesto flavor and the dough wasn't pillowy soft. The Detroit I didn't really care for. The dough was tough and it just seemed like it was topping on top of bread. Like I couldn't enjoy it. I think I need to go back to try other items because I just didn't enjoy it. The bread with the garlic confit was the best item of what we ate, in my opinion. Oh we did order a salad but I forgot what it was called. It was refreshing and lots of different textures and flavor. It was pretty good. Again, I would definitely go back because people say this place is excellent. So I wanna order something that would be mind blowing with their kind of reputation. Oh, the servers were great and the ice tea kept coming. I appreciated the great service.

Bread pudding
Gabriel M.

This is the best pizza in SD--hands downs, no questions asked. Not only is the pizza amazing but their ice cream and bread pudding will also blow you away. Their house "tribute" ipa is also one of my favorites. Tony and Kat really made our experience by giving us thoughtful recommendations and being so friendly. Tony even remembered us when we came back to satisfy our cravings later in the week and remembered that we liked the ranch with our pizza. Best pizza, best people.

Kevin Z.

It is really good pizza and take inspirations from all over the US. They were super slammed at night and pizza took a longggggg time to come out. Over an hour was pretty bad but normally it shouldn't be this long. The stone fruit salad was amazing. Perfect peaches, cheese, and the fluffy spongy bread makes the perfect combination. Meatballs were also great. Big and saucy. The bread that came with meatballs were nice and soft. If there's one thing they get right is their dough for everything. Burrata pie is inspired by Lindustrie's. It's pretty close but not quite there. The other pie's pepperoni is so salty but everything else is good about it

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Can I make a for 10 adults and 2 kids? If yes, can I call to make the appointment?

Thanks for reaching out! We book all reservations through Resy and by email at reservations@tributepizza.com and we’ll be happy to help you there.

Do you offer non-pork proteins... chicken, beef to add on the pizza?

All of our current pizza proteins (pepperoni, soppressata, calabrese salami, bacon, prosciutto, etc.) are pork-based.… 

Does anybody know if they offer half and half? I can be pretty indecisive about choosing.. it'd be great to know you can combine two flavors!

Yes, they definitely do

Do you offer any delivery through 3rd party?

Apologies, we do not. We offer takeout via order.tributepizza.com and in person, but we do not offer delivery.

Do you guys have happy hour?

They do not

Want to try here but wondering if it is common to get what looks like burnt pizzas (black crusts)?

Our pizzas are baked in a woodfired oven, so they often have a little char which gets mistaken once in a while for being burnt. You're welcome to request your pizza without that characteristic, and we'll do our best to accommodate!

Question for the owner, is the gluten free crust made in-house?

Hi! Is all the cheese on your pizza pasteurized?

All of the cheeses on our pizzas are pasteurized! The cheeses on our cheese and charcuterie board rotate semi-regularly, but at this exact moment, yes, they all are... Items containing raw / unpasteurized cheeses would be notated as such in an… 

How many slices per 18" NY-style pizza?

Eight Slices. "Oh, I'm not that hungry, can you cut it into four?" - Yogi Berra

Is there a pizza made with organic, vegan and gluten-free ingredients?

You can get a gluten free pizza and vegetarian pizzas. I am not sure about a vegan pizza, but on Yelp it states they do.

Where to park?

There's street parking or pay to park at the north park garage on 29th and North Park Way.

Can you only order vodka sauce pizza on line or is it available in the store?

It's not printed on the in-store menu which is why it's "online order only" but ask your server, we're happy to make it for you for in-house, too!

Is it kid friendly ? I always go to waypoint down the street because of the little play area for the little ones .

There was a kids birthday party going on while I was there :) no play area though

Are there tv's to watch football games?

We do have a 55" 4K TV in our bar area, where we tune in to sports, including football on Thursdays and Sundays. That said, we don't have any special package to get all the games.

Are the pizzas soy free?

Our traditional pizza dough is in fact soy free, but our gluten free dough does have a small amount of soy.

What are the ingredients of the GF crust? We have severe allergies in my family and we're planning a trip to SD!

I'm not sure maybe look at the menu and they probably have a allergy page you can find the answer too !

Do they have gluten free pizza options?

Yes they have Gluten Free options for most of their pizzas , just make sure you tell them before they make it . Ps they have really good pizza - enjoy 😉

Is there pizza by the slice here?

We serve whole ~13" pizzas!

Do they have wifi?

According to the list on the right of the main page, they do have free wifi.

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