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SAN FRANCISCO
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
(415) 835-9888 • tonyspizzanapoletana.com
Inspired by a pizzeria in Naples, Tony’s — a new Readers’ Choice winner this year — has a full bar, seven ovens and 12 pizza styles, including Neapolitan, classic American and Italian, California, New York, Detroit, St Louis, New Haven, Sicilian, Grandma, Romana and gluten free. An array of antipasti, insalata, pasta and dolci also are available.
SAN FRANCISCO & SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Delfina
(415) 552-4055 • delfinasf.com
Owners Annie and Craig Stoll are still at the helm more than 25 years after they first opened. While Delfina remains in the Mission, the Delfina Pizzeria branches are found in Pacific Heights, Burlingame and Palo Alto. At each, expect memorable dishes “rooted in Italian flavors and driven by the Bay Area’s seasonal bounty, plus warm hospitality and excellent service.”
SOUTH BAY
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
SAN MATEO
(650) 342-9392 • amicis.com
“Our pizza is inspired by the traditional, Italian brick oven pizzas of New England. The 700-degree temperatures of our stone ovens produce thin crusts that are crisp, airy and slightly chewy… a taste of perfection.” Founded in 1987, Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria boasts locations throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Ask about dine-in specials when you stop in.
NORTH BAY
Stefano’s Pizza
SEVERAL LOCATIONS
stefanossolarpizza.com
Stefano’s — a new Readers’ Choice winner this year — makes basic pizzas “crafted with passion for pizza lovers,” and they promise quick service and fast delivery as well. Find them in six locations in the North Bay: San Anselmo, Petaluma, Novato, Terra Linda, Corte Madera and Mill Valley. Stefano’s says they have served more than 10 million pizzas since 1972.
EAST BAY
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
OAKLAND, BERKELEY
(510) 655-6385 (ROCKRIDGE)
(510) 658-3226 (GRAND LAKE)
(510) 525-5950 (NORTH BERKELEY)
zacharys.com
An employee-owned company, in 1983 Zachery’s founders brought their great love for Chicago-style pizza to the Bay Area and opened in a former “funky little lampshade shop.” Choose from the house specialty or thin crust. Toppings include spinach, mushroom, barbecued chicken and “super veggie,” with many more options as well.