We stopped into Za Pizza and were so glad we did. We ordered the Da Vinci but swapped the sausage for pepperoni and it was absolute perfection. The crust had an ideal balance of crisp and chew, the sauce was bright and full of flavor, and the pepperoni added just the right pop of spice and richness. Every bite was satisfying. Service was quick and friendly, and the whole vibe of the place is relaxed but focused on quality. You can tell they really care about their ingredients and their craft. If you are craving pizza in San Francisco, this spot deserves a visit. We will definitely be coming back. read more

I actually had to create a Yelp account because I felt I had to leave a review. I just moved here recently from the East Coast. I popped in one day to try the pizza. I asked for a slice of cheese, and if they could just warm it up a little bit. They left it in for a very long time and it came out super hot. Burn the top inside of my mouth a bit, But everyone makes mistakes so that was fine. What was not fine is when I gave them a $10 bill to pay for my one slice of pizza that cost $6!!, The guy asked me if I wanted change back. I was a little bit taken back because the slice was to go, and I didn't even want it wrapped. Sure, I might leave a dollar or some extra change for a slice of pizza, but who the hell likes to feel hustled like that. So the pizza is not very good. I would give it maybe a 2.5 out of 5 stars. Maybe a weak 3 after a night of drinking. I'm never going back. read more

Best bang for your buck in Russian Hill. Massive slice of pizza for $6.50-7.50. Add in a beer and you are in heaven. Great spot and a great staff. read more

This is such a wonderful and special place. I used to live somewhat in the area and when I moved I had forgotten to bookmark it, so I couldn't remember it until we drove by in an uber on my fast weekend trip. The pizza is delicious and they are so kind. Even when it's extremely busy the find time to make your visit pleasant. We ordered 3 slices and a salad (they split the salad up for us in generous portions and we were thrilled). The pizza is so good, not greasy or mushy and the atmosphere is lovely and exciting especially on a busy night. Prices are more than affordable especially for the quality. There are places to sit (a bar and some tables) but you may end up needing to sit outside on a stoop to eat your slice. Overall, ten outta ten and won't break the bank. Delicious!! read more

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Ordered for pick up on a busy Saturday night and it was ready in around 30 minutes. We were going to do delivery but we were told it would take an hour. On the bright side, they did say delivery is free! The inside is pretty small and hot. We picked up the pizzas and they were HUGE! We did half and half for both pizzas to try as many flavors as we could. The pesto was by far my favorite, but they were all very good and flavorful. I'll only be ordering my pizza from here now! read more

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I've been coming to see Brooks and his pizza since he was on Polk St 30(?) years ago. They make 3-4 different slice options and the cheese or pepperoni options are THE BESTin The City!!! I used to come here for hangover cures but for the last 18 years have been coming with the fam. My oldest just graduated from HS and wanted ZA. It is that good!!! Brooks you are the best. Repetition creates excellence and you my friend are a master pizza maker. THANK YOU!!! read more

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I ordered from here today on Super Bowl Sunday. As a former New Yorker, I am always on the hunt for great pizza, and Za's always brings back warm memories of my childhood neighborhood. It is easily one of the top spots on my list. My favorite is the Potesto. It is topped with roasted potatoes and roasted garlic, with a fresh pesto as the sauce. It is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. My second favorite is the Vincent Van Dough. This one is made with tomatoes, basil, and roasted garlic. It was love at first bite when I first tried it about 20 years ago, and the flavor is still just as good today. I usually add chicken to this, but today is I ordered just as how it is. Prices for a whole pie have gone up a bit over the past years, but you can still get a large pie for around $35, which comes with eight big slices. If you are ever in the neighborhood, or simply craving a solid New York style pizza, this place is definitely worth a try. They actually stopped taking new orders right after mine because they were fully booked with orders for the next three hours. That says a lot about how popular this neighborhood gem is. read more

Za Pizza - 1/2 Potesto Pizza and 1/2 Vincent Van Dough Pizza - large pie - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

The place is a small, cozy local spot. The people working are nice and the area is great. In terms of pizza- 2.5/5 I got the scaliano and honestly wasn't really too impressed. It wasn't terrible but not good. The crust doesn't have a solid texture, crunch or softness of a great Za. There's not much sauce and the cheese isn't stringy. The ingredients in general were a bit too bland for my taste. As soon as you need ranch/sauce to enjoy a pizza, you realize it's not a good pizza - and at $30 for a medium pizza it might not be worth it, especially with all the great options nearby in north beach. But maybe I'll try another considering it's so close to me and the locals love it. read more

Za Pizza - Scaliano Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

San Francisco Foodies MeetUp at Za Pizzeria about twenty of us showed up and had fun chatting and eating hot, cheesy, great pizza. A mainstay in Russian Hill for over 20 years. Say Hi, tip well, Friendly, fast, and always has an answer. There are a few secrets about their restaurant.. maybe if you go twenty or so times in a few months they'll tell you too. I had three slices, their cheese, pepperoni and Bluto. #SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodie #sffoodies #SanFranciscoFoodies #sffoodie #nofilter #foodie #EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFood #ItalianFood #Pizza #Za read more

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Delicious veg and non veg pizza! The reheated slices are super crispy and loaded with delicious toppings. They are also huge - one will fill you up. The servers are friendly and there are topping dispensers available for oregano, cheese, and chili flakes. The interior seating is limited, but there are outdoor tables available. read more

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Za pizza is a neighborhood gem. Located in a real sweet spot where you can't get a slice anywhere else in the area. Za does solid Za. Plain and simple. It's not going to knock you off your feet but you are going to be very aware that you are eating tasty pizza. I got the Da Vinci palate recently and oddly enough it does look like an original Da Vinci if you squint when you're looking at it. A real piece of art. They go real heavy on the toppings here. It's hard to complain about that, but I liked the sauce so much that it didn't get to stand out as much amongst the 43 pounds of toppings. Also, with so many toppings it's hard for the structural integrity of the pizza to stand up upon pick up. But who am I to complain about too many toppings? That sounds absurd. I've also had a pepperoni slice. Also, very solid. Overall you can't help but like this place. Quality pizza in a quality neighborhood. (4.2 stars) read more

Za Pizza - Da Vinci's Palette Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So pizza in Cali has a cap at 4/5 this gets a solid 3.2 for me. When I'm in SF this is one of the spots I always visit as it's a local joint with a great vibe. The pizza has quality toppings from the meat, to the cheese, and the crust. I enjoy the full pie but for some reason ordering the slice gives the pizza a better stiffer undercarriage. Maybe as for a little well done if you want less "flop" But it's a a good joint in this neighborhood! read more

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Thin, crispy crust with emphasis on toppings. Wasn't greasy, overly cheesy, nor loaded up on cheap tomato sauce like many other places. Thought it was a great slice! Just wish it were a little less than $7.50 a slice. Next time I'll just get a whole pie! read more

Za Pizza - Veggie slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEST Pizza and HUGE salad in SF hands down Corn meal crust is crispy and the salads are huge and perfect to split into 2 or 3. read more

Za Pizza - Long time ZAA employee and part owner Matt Jones showing you the corn meal specialty. - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Za's is great but can definitely be busy even midweek around dinner time. We stopped by to grab some pizza, beer, and salad. We stepped in line to order but it tool quite awhile to even order with a few parties ahead of us. Some of the customers were camping out at the tables as well post meal. It's a neighborhood spot so probably come here to hangout and chill. You can tell this place means a lot to the customers. I loved seeing all the art on the wall. Yes they have crayons if you want to get your color on. After ordering we still didn't have a table and the person who took our order said there would be one available for us and he would let us know. But then another group took our table, they didn't know we had been waiting for it. We ended up sitting at the bar because of this which is okay but not ideal. Onto the food. It took awhile to get our food and I was heading to a concert after. We had left plenty of time to grab pizza but due to the delay in ordering and receiving food it took more time than you would think. They have seasonal offerings for pizza which is fun. We tried two different kinds and both were good. One had squash blossoms and one was spicy. We shared a salad and they split it up for us which was super nice. It was definitely tasty and a generous portion. Definitely a place to stop by and grab dinner. The food is great! Just be bank some extra time and you'll be set. read more

We had the best time having dinner at Za Pizza on New Year's Day. From the moment we walked in, we loved the cozy,welcoming neighborhood vibes. The pizza was delicious and full of flavor. What made the experience especially memorable was how thoughtful and family friendly it was. Our daughter had such a great time getting to draw while enjoying her pizza, and she was beyond excited to see her artwork proudly displayed on the wall before we left. That small but meaningful gesture truly made her night and turned dinner into a lasting memory. I'm not sure if he was the owner, but kudos to him for the outstanding customer service and for taking the time to make our daughter feel special. We will definitely stop by again the next time we're visiting . read more

Great vibe and fun owner! Pizza, so good! That sums it up really. The owner was super nice, chatty in a good way, super community oriented, and very friendly. I'd be him if I owned a joint like that myself! Super passionate and happy doing what he does and running a pizza shop. The pizza was truly flavorful. They used corn meal! You don't see that much anymore. I'm def returning. read more

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Smooth pickup process and delicious pizza! Probably some of the best pizza I've tried in SF, wish I had tried it sooner! read more

Za Pizza - Large Moma Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just okay! - unfortuantely the pizzas we ordered were pretty greasy and we didn't receive the correct appetizer in our take out order. Sorry but I cant recommend this place - at least not for online ordering. read more

Another Masterpiece From Za Ordered a pepperoni xtra cheese couldn't be happier. Love their hours too. I like to eat my big meal of the day around three in the afternoon, most quality pizza spots don't open till five around here. Thanks Za keep up the good work read more

The best pizza in the city - bar none. Cornmeal crust and great specials (try the peach pie). Only downside is parking if you wanna eat inside. read more

ZA Pizza is so delish, and they will serve by the slice! The nicest people, it's our favorite neighborhood pizza place

I was in town for the weekend and decided I wanted pizza for lunch so I spent about 90 minutes looking online for the "best slice" in SF. I narrowed it down from 10 to 5 to 3 and ended up at Za. And, I'm pretty impressed with myself, because it proved to be an excellent decision. First, the owner has a big personality, and greets everyone and makes them feel welcomed. I had a Caesar salad, which was very large and incredibly fresh. Then I had my usual... A slice of plain cheese pizza. I am originally from the East Coast and I just like it plain no toppings. Nothing fancy just the way it supposed to be , and, it was excellent. Nice and hot and had the right combination of cheese and sauce, and the crust was soft enough to be able to eat yet from enough for just a hint of crunch. It's a small place, but they have tables and a bar and that was nice. I would absolutely go back next time I'm in town. read more

Za Pizza - Small Cheese Pizza Caezar Salad - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best place ever. Amazing pizza. Make sure to get the honey mustard. It's just so amazing. read more

Za Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

The crust of this pizza... Super crispy, thin and well-cooked dough with fresh basil, moderately hot peppers and mushroom flavor - the perfect combination for a perfect slice of pizza. The only thing is, I would have liked to see more ingredients, although they have wisely chosen the proportions for their dough. Ok, not the last thing, because I noticed a lot of gnats inside, it creates some disgust to stay there, even though they have a TV, wine and beer, which is perfect for watching a sports game! read more

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This neighborhood pizza joint has good pizza - nothing special or fancy but just good, standard pizza. It is a more rustic interior with not too special decor, but a more casual family vibe. There are a lot of families with young children that come by. They do take out and delivery in the area. And their service is fairly quick if you want to order a pizza to go while you wait (about 15 mins). read more

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Bad costumer service. We were waiting for the pizza, and found a seat, worker basically asked us why we were sitting down and gave us a rude tone when we said we were eating here. Then when it was time to bring the food, he didn't bring us napkins like the other tables and threw the plates on the table, the pizza slid on the table. Rude to us but nice to everyone else, did not apologize or say anything about the poor treatment. Heard him say to other people to walk away. I do not recommend to others. read more

The pizza splendiferous! It's truly the best pizza I've ever had. It's crunchy, good size and not greasy. The atmosphere is homey and friendly. The artwork and drawings on the walls adds to it. The cherry on top is the owner! He's passionate and friendly to all. The perfect place for lunch. read more

Za Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Why is it that the simple things in life can be some of the best things in life? Frills and hype don't necessarily equal greatness. We sure found that to be the case at "Za Pizza." Either their pizza/people combo beckons you here or you simply pass right on by their humble establishment. I counted three tables and three barstools inside, two tables outside, and exactly one television. Yeah, if you're here, you're here strictly for the pizza and the people. Not a bad combo though, right? This place just overflows with genuine local vibe, so no posers, please. Be real or be gone (my words, not theirs). Our server was super friendly and provided great advice about an adventure we are planning for later on this trip (stay tuned!). While I was attempting to secure one of the aforementioned tables outside, he was apparently chatting it up with my wife inside. When he met me outside he said he didn't realize the weather was so nice today and that I must have brought the nice weather with me from San Diego. When I asked how he knew where I am from he said, "Your daughter told me when I met her inside." Yeah, I will literally NEVER live this down. ‍ As much as we enjoyed his company, we planned our visit mostly 'cuz of the (piz)"Za." That thin crust was just so light and seemed to nearly yield a "crunch" with each bite. We don't often include pics of pizza crust, but felt compelled to do so this time. Although we customized our "Za", they also offer a set menu of pizza by the slice options if you're in a hurry (or traveling solo). Come for the crust, stay for the people (or vice versa). Just get here if you're near Russian Hill. And that's...Henry's Take. #sanfranciscopizza #russianhillpizza read more

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Worth the wait any day of the week. The slices are always on point and the pies are hot and fresh. The Bluto is my favorite, crumbled sausage is special. read more

I liked Za a lot - they have a new york style pie (so, thin) and a cornmeal crust. You have to like that sort of thing, and know how to eat it - newbs let it cut their mouth and cry about it. Don't do that, don't be a newb. The owner was named Buzz, I went their for a lunch slice. Very friendly and toppings came through / weren't overwhelmed by the sauce. Nice neighborhood spot. read more

i went on a pizza crawl with my friend and this ended up being our last stop (spoiler alert: and my favorite!) the store is no frills, but the walls are covered in drawings by kids. there's seating indoors and two tables outside. note: outside tables don't have any cheese/red pepper. the slices of the day are written on a chalkboard by the cashier, and the two men working were super friendly, similar to what a lot of other reviews have said! order at the counter and sit wherever you want. - cheese slice (4/5): an insanely thin, but large slice of pizza. the cheese to sauce to dough ratio was perfect for me, but my friend would've liked it to be a bit thicker. lotta grease on top though, so we dabbed that off with a tissue. crust was pretty thin, but not dry, and i liked the semolina they used - forgot the name of this slice (3.5/5): a very generous topping of spinach, feta, and sausage, but kind of annoying to eat since the slice was so large the toppings would fall off when we were biting into it. i'm also not a huge sausage girl, so i feel like my rating is very biased, but my friend liked it more than the cheese! if you're looking for one of the thinnest, largest slices of pizza you can find in SF, you have to check this place out! I feel like you definitely get your bang for your buck, and I can attest that their pizza reheats well :) read more

Za Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

such a go-to spot to get a slice or whole pizza near me! their pesto ones with potato is my fav. read more

Za Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here around 7pm on a Thursday and this place was popping! Super long line full of locals so that was a good sign. As I was ooching closer to the front of the line they announced that the only single slices they had left were the potesto, and when I got to the front they told me they ran out of single slices all together. Ultimately I ended up ordering a medium pizza 1/2 pepperoni, 1/2 potesto. Took about 20 minutes to make. The pepperoni was salty and satisfying. The potesto was the star of the show - creamy pesto, cheesy goodness, and soft thinly sliced potatoes. I love the thin crust of these pizzas and would definitely cow again! read more

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friendly servers with some of the best thin crust pepperoni pies I've ever had. enjoyed it with good company outside in front of the store. we may have been intoxicated and this pizza might've been just what we needed. read more

We stopped by for a late night slice, and I really wasn't expecting the store to be cool as it was! A super local spot, with tons of children doodles all over the walls. We got a sausage scallion slice, and overall it was good. Super crispy, almost cracker style crust, so basically no chew whatsoever. The crust basically serves as a way to deliver the cheese, sauce, and toppings to your mouth. Not quite my style; I prefer the dough to have a bit more chew and flavor to it. Everything was pretty good; the sausage had a bit of a gamey taste which threw me off a bit. If you're into the super crispy, paper thin crust, definitely give this place a try; you'll definitely love it. read more

Za Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's the best pizza in San Francisco. Thin crust melt in your mouth. It's perfectly balanced. -Mirsada

As an east coast native I have struggled to find good ny style pizza in SF over the last 10 years, but that changed when I found Za! It's got a great neighborhood vibe, friendly staff, and delicious pizza. The slices are huge, reheated perfectly, and so good! read more

Za is a fun spot on Hyde! We did slices and they were large and super affordable ($6-7 each). The guys that run it are awesome and super friendly! Some seating (including a few chairs outside) that made it easy to snag a spot. I really liked the sausage one! They have rotating flavors so excited to go back and try a new one. read more

Za Pizza - Pepperoni and the sausage - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've walked by a few times and were curious about the pizza. We saw someone enjoying a slice and decided to give it a try. We sat outside and watched the cute dogs in the window (a doggy daycare/groomer) next door. Our friendly server came out and told us about the pizza specials along with the beers on tap. He was very engaging and made our dining experience fun! We ordered a large and a medium and both were fantastic. They put on just the right amount of garlic and the crust was flavorful and thin. The sauce was also delicious. The large was huge - YAY!! - and our delightful server brought us out a tray holder so we still had plenty of room to enjoy our feast. read more