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Basic Bar & Pizza
Pizzeria and Lounge$$$$
East Village, San Diego
Go here. Experience the Italian food. It's worth it.
"Mashed potatoes pizza is amazing!"(8 Tips)
"Try the Red Pie W/Meatballs, Mushrooms And Red Peppers - Great pie!"(4 Tips)
"Tuesday for the Sweetest Art show in the SD Downtown District"(3 Tips)
"This is some of the best pizza in San Diego."(3 Tips)
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Nico RoldosJuly 22, 2015open late, white & red pizzas excellent beer on draft #urbn #craftbrews #thincrust. Beer & pizza, entertainment, great service, positive vibes, convenient hours & location; location is king #petcopark
Hotel IndigoApril 22, 2013Calling a 1912 warehouse home, the original brick walls and industrial garage doors put you on notice that this is the spot to relax and enjoy the best pizza in the city. Read more
JCNovember 2, 2017I really love that you can design your own pizza anyway you like. 👌🏽will def. go back just to eat the pizza.🍕🍕🍕
Crystal ZhengJuly 3, 2013An amazing spot, wide open gallery loft space with live performing painter and djs. Awesome idea! Strongly recommend you to stop by at least once if you are a visitor like me.- Joshua LivecchiOctober 26, 2014This is some of the best pizza in San Diego. Stick with the basics. White 5 cheese or a pepperoni with red sauce. You can't go wrong!
DavidAugust 28, 2013Best Bloody Mary on this planet IMHO! The pizza is pretty good to! A must visit when in San Diego!
Todd WJanuary 31, 2015Excellent pizza and drinks at reasonable prices. Great music and cool industrial vibe.
Lauren FlemingOctober 28, 2017Good gluten free pizza is hard to find but this is delicious. Great Gorgonzola and pear salad too.
Eatosaurus RexDecember 26, 2014Get @barbasicpizza's white pie. It's got mashed potatoes and bacon. If that doesn't sound good to you then I'm sorry you're just dumb.
Robert AbramowitzAugust 2, 2014The pizza -New Haven style- was delicious. The place is gorgeous! A must go to place in SD.
Nathan HackstockApril 19, 2014Half Meatball special, and half Ricotta, Artichoke Heart + Pepperoni is the perfect close to forty one being official
Tiffany JonesAugust 8, 2016Great DJ playing 80's and 90's classic hip hop and pop. Danced all night!
- Ms. JenkinsSeptember 8, 2011Try the thanksgiving pizza... w/ white sauce~ You will be pleasantly surprised! Come on Tuesday for the Sweetest Art show in the SD Downtown District !<3 Harmoney
Andrew HwangJuly 20, 2014Come here on a Sunday with your friends. Grab some drinks, eat some pizza and shoot some pool.
- The music they play here is a teriffic mix of indie and mainstream altrock. Come here on a weeknight for a chill night of drinking. Though sometimes they do host special events that pack the place.
The FeastJune 7, 2011Killer margarita pizza! Reserve the inner lounge area for your private party, as this pizza joint turns into a club on weekend nights.
Thumbprint Gallery has art shows on select Tuesday nights and they are awesome!
Red pie with mozzarella, bacon, pepperoni, and cherry peppers - finish it off with a Mule. Dang.
Kimberly LigockiMay 2, 2011Thot the pizza was excellent. Great crust and flavorful red sauce and toppings. Have arti hearts and mushrooms
Mary DonoghueJune 21, 2011Love the casual, relaxed vibe at this create your own pizza pub! Made my list of must visit when in San Diego. Read more- Try the Red Pie W/Meatballs, Mushrooms And Red Peppers - Great pie! Just what the doctor ordered.
Seriously the BEST pizza I have ever had. Try the salad too. You will leave this place extremely happy.
Foodie Diva BAugust 10, 2014The pizza is really good but be careful with your bill and suggested tip.
Taylor DavisAugust 4, 2011Music is loud but great if you like rock just off the main stream. Pizza is also great of course!
Roger MaMarch 26, 2015Grab a pizza before they get too noisy and become a dance floor later into the evening
Maria PerezApril 27, 2010The name says it all-Basic. try a mason jar cocktail, or a slice of mash potato, coal fired pizza. This spot is geared to the locals. Read more
Its the best pizza in San Diego hands down, dude they make their own meatball and sausage toppings
Challenge the bartenders to a margarita stand-off. Cheryl versus Mike. Tell one that the other's is better, and have him/her try to "out-do" the other one. And have a great night.
Frank AMay 14, 2013The cloth on Basic's pool table is stained, dirty, & needs replacement; but it's a 10' long Brunswick and playing is free :-)
Free pizza during happy hour, 5-7 (not on game days) and a great bartending staff
Big Ass FansMarch 23, 2011Great food and great drinks. Not to mention great ambiance and comfort thanks to the Big Ass Fans. Read more
Tom MountJune 16, 2011Mashed potato pizza...you're thinking, "huh?" TRY IT. Amazing pizza and a pretty cool vibe.
Kathleen NgoAugust 18, 2012Mashed potato pizza is so overrated. Mary pie with eggplant is the way to go.
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(619) 531-8869
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Music
Live Music
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Bar Service, Take-out
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Street, Public Lot
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