The Pizza Place on Noriega

The Pizza Place on Noriega is our new favorite pizza joint. Amici’s used to be our go-to pizza place. We’d pick up the phone, place our order, and less than 30 minutes later dinner would be served. We were also $50 lighter in the wallet. And that was just for a large Amici’s Combo and a spinach salad. That was fine, before we had kids. But we have kids now and $50 for a pizza dinner is far too expensive.

The Pizza Place on Noriega is the perfect solution. We’ve gone several times in the past year and a half and we’ve never been disappointed. Located at 46th and Noriega, it has a good view of the ocean, and the local surfers and families frequent the joint regularly. The restaurant has a bar up front in case you’re stopping by for a quick beer and a slice; and they have an ample dining room for those sitting down to enjoy a meal.

We usually show up around 5PM, and we find parking right out front, and a couple of high chairs waiting for us when we enter. The staff is friendly and fast. Two of my favorite attributes in a wait-staff! The restaurant is very casual, and what they lack in décor, they make up for in style. There’s usually reggae playing on the sound system; last night they were playing some old Neil Young. Our toddlers’ bopped around to the music until dinner showed up. They also have a very cool car up on the wall; complete with spinning pizza wheels. It’s awesome and the kids love looking at it.

The food at The Pizza Place on Noriega can’t be beat. We order the antipasto plate for the kids. This is one of the best antipasto plates we have found. It has ham, salami, coppacola, cheese cubes, olives, bread, and peppers. Like I said, it’s one of the best plates around. We simply slice up the ham, dish out the cheese and bread, and the kids go to town. They couldn’t be happier. We (Mom and Dad) eat the olives and peppers.

Pizza fans will not be disappointed. The pizza is some of the best around and they offer some unique combinations. Last night, I got the Dimitri (sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, garlic, tomato sauce, and cheese). It’s like a combo, minus the green peppers and onions, which is fine with me cause those are my least two favorite toppings on a combo. My wife got a slice of cheese. Not too much to say there, except that it’s good. On past visits, we’ve both had the Besto (pesto, roasted potatoes, feta, and roasted bell peppers). It’s very, very good. The pizza is thin crust, and is served crispy. The toppings are plentiful and the cheese is ooey-gooey. You won’t be disappointed.

The price is right, too. The cost for two slices of pizza, the antipasto plate, a beer, and a soda, with tax and tip, was less than $25. That’s awesome!!