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Basic Bar & Pizza
Pizzeria and Lounge$$$$
East Village, San Diego
This pizzeria is famous for their Italian food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Kathleen NgoAugust 18, 2012Mashed potato pizza is so overrated. Mary pie with eggplant is the way to go.
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).
Nomnomnom CepadJuly 28, 2016For some reason these " build your own pizza " places end up being super expensive and utterly unsatisfactory to me. Crowded , noisy and uncomfortable
Art shows on Tuesdays! Support local artists and have a mashed potato pizza while yer at it.
Iam SheppardJuly 25, 2012I 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.
San Diego ReaderMarch 10, 2011
Lindsay CorganFebruary 20, 2010If you come for dinner on a weekend make sure you mke reservations ahead of time!!
- San Diego ReaderApril 10, 2011
Get some mashed potatoes on white pizza. Too good.
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
Richmond P.September 15, 2010Giant ceiling fans and cheese-stuffed olives in a dirty, dirty martini.
Matt ThielApril 25, 2013Don't go here. This place is a joke. Bouncer is an asshole. Pizza tastes like cardboard.
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Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(619) 531-8869
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Awesome pizzas to say the least. Made our own with artichoke, spinach, peppered salami, and bacon!"
Christopher Kwong - 9.2
"Unbelievable pizza ! I really can say the tastiest pizza ever! Try the beer bodies the Laguna pizza and ocean beach pizza!"
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