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Basic Bar & Pizza

Basic Bar & Pizza

Pizzeria and Lounge$$$$
East Village, San Diego
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    This pizzeria is famous for their Italian food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    charlie s.
    "Mashed potatoes pizza is amazing!"(8 Tips)
    Dougie F.
    "Try the Red Pie W/Meatballs, Mushrooms And Red Peppers - Great pie!"(4 Tips)
    Ms. Jenkins
    "Tuesday for the Sweetest Art show in the SD Downtown District"(3 Tips)
    Joshua L.
    "This is some of the best pizza in San Diego."(3 Tips)
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  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelNovember 28, 2016
    The pizza is AWESOME!!!
  • Denise C.
    Denise CourterFebruary 5, 2012
    Try the house special Bloody Mary, it's very spicey and delicious.
  • Kate M.
    Kate McCormleyMay 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    If you live close by, ask about delivery
  • Nicole C.heart icon on user image
    Nicole CunniffMarch 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite bar. BEST happy hour!
  • Jean M.
    Jean MAugust 21, 2011
    Try the white pie pizza with whatever toppings you prefer.... its yummy! :)
  • Ryan W.
    Ryan WeissSeptember 7, 2011
    Happy hour here is legit! Buy a $3 beer and get free pizza!
  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DAugust 6, 2014
    Connecticut style pizza, cool space
  • Susan O.
    Susan O'ConnorAugust 20, 2011
    I had the white pizza and added tomatoes. It was amazing.
  • Pete L.
    Pete LarkApril 9, 2010
    Must try the mashed potato and bacon on white pie...Amazing!
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KJuly 18, 2017
    J street pizza is my favorite!!
  • Carla E.heart icon on user image
    Carla EspinozaAugust 23, 2021
    Best Pizza in San Diego!
  • Jesse G. S.
    Jesse G. SalasApril 30, 2011
    Great happy hour special. Buy a pizza and get a growler for free!
  • Ray E.
    Ray ElkinsOctober 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The pizza is okay, the bar during normal hours is okay. The after 10:30pm scene on a Saturday night is pumpin' though; great DJ. The women here tend to be very friendly (your mileage may vary).
  • THE K.
    THE KIDAugust 10, 2011
    Im from brooklyn and i know good pizza...basic deff has good pizza!!
  • Vlad K.
    Vlad KentJuly 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They can do a cheeseless pizza!
  • Nomnomnom C.heart icon on user image
    Nomnomnom CepadJuly 28, 2016
    For some reason these " build your own pizza " places end up being super expensive and utterly unsatisfactory to me. Crowded , noisy and uncomfortable
  • Gem V.heart icon on user image
    Gem VJuly 29, 2016
    All the pizza!
  • Kyle P.
    Kyle PetersonMarch 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Red pie with mashed potato and meatball is the best!!!
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SJune 22, 2018
    Seems like pizza is the thing here.
  • Vicky H.heart icon on user image
    Vicky HernandezApril 17, 2019
    A good place to go
  • Larry G.heart icon on user image
    Larry GayleDecember 29, 2022
    Cleaning Bierman positive all the time
  • Julian S.
    Julian Saint IIISeptember 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Art shows on Tuesdays! Support local artists and have a mashed potato pizza while yer at it.
  • Em Pinky D.
    Em Pinky DangJanuary 31, 2014
    Smashed! White pie and salad
  • Iam S.
    Iam SheppardJuly 25, 2012
    I can see why it's called basic. Red sauce is warmed tomato paste. Pizza was bland. Can't see why everyone raved over mashed potato pizza. Meatball pizza was ok. Overpriced.
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Mashed potato pizza
  • Dan C.
    Dan CritesNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Jamie will give you free high fives!
  • John F.
    John FOctober 21, 2013
    Best meatball pizza.
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderMarch 10, 2011
    Bartender Christina Daley shares Basic's Clementine Cosmo recipe in this week's Reader! Read more
  • Michael N.
    Michael NelsonAugust 15, 2010
    Try a red pie with artichoke hearts, basil and sun dried tomato..yum!
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SJune 3, 2018
    Pizza...or, pizza.
  • Michelle K.heart icon on user image
    Michelle KitsonApril 26, 2015
    Mashed potato pizza
  • Lindsay C.
    Lindsay CorganFebruary 20, 2010
    If you come for dinner on a weekend make sure you mke reservations ahead of time!!
  • D R.
    D RenaudJanuary 7, 2012
    Mash*ed potato pizza. cant go wrong
  • Adam B.
    Adam BennettJanuary 25, 2010
    Great pizza. Good lunch spot, open air, good bar.
  • Joe M.
    Joe MathisSeptember 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love their pizza!!
  • Gretchen H.
    Gretchen HoltzAugust 17, 2011
    Interesting setting. Pizza is pretty cool.
  • mate late
    mate lateDecember 17, 2013
    Just normal pizza, I was expecting much more..
  • 30 Minutes Or Less
    30 Minutes Or LessJuly 5, 2011
    Blame the fifth slice on your glaucoma medicine. #DontBlowIt
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderApril 10, 2011
    Bartender Christina Daley shares Basic's Clementine Cosmo recipe on SDReader.com Read more
  • charlie s.
    charlie suarezJanuary 9, 2011
    Mashed potatoes pizza is amazing!
  • Scott C.
    Scott CorganFebruary 20, 2010
    Be nice to the hostess and she'll be nice to you!
  • Lilovelyone
    LilovelyoneFebruary 13, 2011
    Ladies: try the Urban Iced Tea!
  • matt b.
    matt buckleyJune 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If your a bartender or server drinks are 5 bucks
  • Jonathan "Dante" L.
    Jonathan "Dante" LeeSeptember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get some mashed potatoes on white pizza. Too good.
  • Tim E.
    Tim EisenhauerSeptember 7, 2011
    Whisky & Ginger.
  • Bort R.
    Bort RJuly 14, 2011
    Fireball shots!
  • Timothy R.
    Timothy ReeseSeptember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    No drink specials midweek. :( No way Im spending the same price for a drink as a Saturday night when there are 10 people in the place. Epic Fail
  • Mike C.
    Mike ChartierJuly 17, 2012
    Sub par pizza seriously over priced!
  • Richmond P.
    Richmond P.September 15, 2010
    Giant ceiling fans and cheese-stuffed olives in a dirty, dirty martini.
  • Matt T.
    Matt ThielApril 25, 2013
    Don't go here. This place is a joke. Bouncer is an asshole. Pizza tastes like cardboard.
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