Za Pizza

1919 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
+1 415-771-3100
$$$ Pizza restaurant
(1100 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

Located in the charming neighborhood of Russian Hill, Za Pizza is a delightful pizza restaurant that perfectly captures the essence of casual dining in San Francisco. With its inviting ambiance adorned with children’s art, this eatery radiates warmth and creativity, making it a true gem for both locals and visitors alike.

Za Pizza specializes in crafting mouthwatering, artisanal pizzas, each made with high-quality ingredients that delight the senses. From the **Basics** to **Our Specialties**, the menu offers something for everyone. Imagine the savory goodness of the **Potesto**, featuring roasted red potatoes, garlic, and fresh pesto, or the **Moma** with a luscious combination of mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, and fresh basil. Not to be overlooked, the **Vincent Van Dough** offers a simple yet satisfying medley of roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, creating a healthful, flavorful experience. Have a craving? The **Popeye** tantalizes with its Greek twist, channeling vibrant spinach and feta cheese toppings. The options are endless and invite creativity; guests are encouraged to get inventive with their pizza toppings!

The atmosphere at Za Pizza is refreshingly laid-back—perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner with friends. Reviewers rave about the friendly, accommodating staff who enhance the overall experience. For instance, Porshe Turner described the service as fantastic, highlighting how staff were eager to ensure their happiness, even providing chairs for their kids without being asked. This attention to warmth and detail creates a welcoming environment that makes you feel like part of the family.

Many visitors, like Mia Sim, were taken aback by the unexpectedly delightful experience found within. The hallmark is not only in the pizza but in the overall vibe of the restaurant. With a perfect crisp crust and exquisite flavors, Farshad P encapsulated this sentiment when he noted how the light and crispy dough complements the delightful toppings. Customers such as Tim McGugan and Mr. “Your Personal Satan” Foss echoed similar thoughts, praising the delightful textures and flavors that evoke a sense of nostalgia—a pizza experience akin to childhood memories.

Whether you opt for a huge slice or a whole pie, each bite at Za Pizza prompts you to savor the blend of flavors and craftsmanship. With a menu that has something to satisfy every craving and a team that genuinely cares about your experience, Za Pizza is undoubtedly a must-visit for any pizza lover exploring San Francisco.

So on your next visit to this vibrant city, don’t miss the chance to indulge in the delectable offerings at Za Pizza, where every slice tells a story and every visit feels like coming home.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
No wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid street parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM - 8:00 PM

1100 Reviews
Tim McGugan

08 Sep 2025

Excellent pizza in an a neighborhood setting. The staff was chill and very friendly. Loved the art on the walls! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great slice or pie in the area.

Andrea Santos

04 Aug 2025

cute pizza spot on russian hill serving slices and whole pies with a limited menu each day. satisfies the craving but there are better spots in the city for the price ($7.5/slice). potesto: the toppings were pretty tasty but overall thought the slice was pretty dry

Mike Wallach

27 Jul 2025

One of the few casual lunch spots on Russian Hill you can find open mid-week. Unpretentious, small space, with limited choices displayed on a white board menu. I sat at the counter and went with the Monday Meat "Special" - sweet sausage, tomato, garlic and basil. It was satisfying, delicious and inexpensive. A great slice with good beer on tap. What else could you want? UPDATE: Back again for the Scaliano Friday special slice and a Kölsch beer. Even better than before.

Mia Sim

18 Jul 2025

We randomly walked into this restaurant, and it turned out to be the place where we had the best time in San Francisco. The walls were filled with children's drawings, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. All the staff were friendly, and we had an especially delightful conversation with the server. The slice was huge, and every dish we tried was delicious. Especially, the rich flavor of crust was nice. The IPA beer was top-notch too. The salad was split according to the number of people and served on separate plates, and the portions were so generous. It was such a great meal for a reasonable price. If you're looking to have fond memories, I highly recommend this place. I was really hoping to visit again since the server mentioned he works on Sunday, but our travel plan got changed, so we couldn’t make it. I’m looking forward to visiting again someday on my next trip and having another enjoyable chat with him!

Erika Li

09 Jul 2025

This pizza place sells mostly slices of pizza, but there is also the option to get a full medium or large one. Pizza dough is made with semolina flour, the taste is good but at the bottom of the pizza there were lots of semolina’s grains which became hard after baking. We enjoyed our pizza

Farshad P

07 Jul 2025

Everything about this place just clicks and works perfectly. The music, the children’s art on the wall, the overall vibe is a true California pizza shop vibe. They got a number of slice options, the Monday meat is very good. The sausage and the garlic go well together. The thing that really makes this spot is the dough. It’s super light and crispy, not bready at all but it holds its texture perfectly. Also the pizza isn’t super salty or overwhelming. It’s literally all you could want in a perfect slice. Also gotta point out that this place does what Tony’s fails to do and actually serves the slice HOT out of the oven. Really can’t say enough good things, huge hot slice of pizza, fair price, fun staff, in a chill unique environment. Definitely worth a stop if in the neighborhood. They sell whole pies too that get made to order. Will be back.

Mr. “Your Personal Satan” Foss

30 Jun 2025

This is the pizza from your childhood. Amazing crisp crust. That perfect tomato sauce with a blend of seasonings that only enhance the crust and cheese. The Cheese brings joy. It is not only flavorful but that has that really nice chewy texture. The Pepperoni's are glorious. The right amount of salty and spicy. 3 tables and a counter. Staff is frankly, sweet and kind. It's quintessential San Francisco dining. It doesn't look like much, but it's amazing.

Porshe Turner

28 May 2025

Best pizza in San Fran. Hands down! Such a delight, it was perfectly executed, the flavors were on point, the service was fantastic! Good vibes all around, the people seemed happy to be there which matters! They were very accommodating our kids happily, noticing we were going to sit outside and brought chairs without us even asking. Very cool. We will be back as often as we can.

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