Pauline's Pizza Pie Restaurant has the best pesto pizza around. The flavor is to die for and the crust adds to the experience. It's a quaint little restaurant with other unique types of pizzas to... More

Pauline's Pizza Pie Restaurant has the best pesto pizza around. The flavor is to die for and the crust adds to the experience. It's a quaint little restaurant with other unique types of pizzas to choose from.
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Pauline's Pizza is NOT the place to compare to NYC-style pizza. If you want that, go to Arnell's on Valencia. Pauline's is a completely different style of pizza (just as Zachary's is Chicago-style)... More

Pauline's Pizza is NOT the place to compare to NYC-style pizza. If you want that, go to Arnell's on Valencia. Pauline's is a completely different style of pizza (just as Zachary's is Chicago-style) that in its own right is really amazing. I just went for the first time last night with 4 friends. We had a fantastic salad and the Veggie pizza special and it was REALLY great. Our server was also very accommodating. We're all very picky eaters and are very critical when it comes to dining out, as are most San Franciscans. If you have a kid and want a cheap nasty pizza, don't go here. Stay at Pizza Hut. The ambiance is OK, but if you want a great meal and welcome new ideas for pizza, check it out. Oh, and our bill with a bottle of wine and salads was about $70. I think that's pretty damn good. Pros: Pizza Cons: Ambiance
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I am just laughing reading all the other reviews. I can see where some of them are coming from. First of all, this is my favorite thin-crust pizza place anywhere, bar none. (I also like... More

I am just laughing reading all the other reviews. I can see where some of them are coming from. First of all, this is my favorite thin-crust pizza place anywhere, bar none. (I also like Zachary's-type pizza, but that is a different category.) We are about to move to the 'burbs after almost 10 years living in SF, and this is on our list of restaurants to hi t one more time before we leave. It is true that the servers don't waste time with saccharin smiles for fussy diners. This is mainly due to SF or Mission culture though. When waiters don't act like your robotic smiling servant in SF, that is part of the fun/challenge, if you appreciate that sort of thing. Cf. Paris or New York - totally the same thing. Enthuse about their unusual tattoo, that is sure to break the ice. Bring your young kid and you get smiles all around. Also the comments about the expense are basically true... that's SF for you. The point is the pizza, and it is awesome, with unusual, organic ingredients. A little corn meal dusted on the prep table so that the dough picks it up and it crisps on the bottom. There is always one meat special and one veggie special, you can't go wrong with those. Mmmm when it comes out piping hot, and you take a bite with a sip of the house merlot... killer. This is an authentically SF place. A little expensive, a lot of character, interesting people working there, awesome food, which they are deservedly a little snobby about. Pros: killer pizza, decent win list
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you can keep it. This isn't Pizza. BTW I like greasy pepperoni. I'd rather have a 3 dollar slice than this overdone mess. Awful stuffy atmosphere didn't help. Anyone who claims this is the best... More

you can keep it. This isn't Pizza. BTW I like greasy pepperoni. I'd rather have a 3 dollar slice than this overdone mess. Awful stuffy atmosphere didn't help. Anyone who claims this is the best pizza knows NOTHING about pizza - they are, quite simple not "pizza people" Pros: ? Cons: lots
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Back when I lived on the east coast, my friend Cliff used to wax nostalgic about a place called Pauline’s. He said they had the best pizza in San Francisco, possibly in California, and one of the... More

Back when I lived on the east coast, my friend Cliff used to wax nostalgic about a place called Pauline’s. He said they had the best pizza in San Francisco, possibly in California, and one of the top 5 best in the country, so when I moved to SF last year, I made a beeline to 14th and Valencia to check it out. Cliff was right. Their pizza is amazing. The cheese, sauce and crust can all stand tall on their own, but the experience is made all the more exciting by the addition of toppings featuring fresh, local, all-organic meat and produce that run the gamut from the traditional to the exotic. Daily specials include offerings like wild flower pizza, a meat special featuring all kinds of organic sausages and a vegetarian option that always goes above and beyond ho-hum peppers-mushrooms-onions. The décor is thoughtful, clean and lovely –think French countryside – perfect for an afternoon lunch with friends and family or a sweet little date spot. The prices are a bit above the average pizza place, but then, this isn’t the average pizza place.
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My husband, 5 year old son and I went finally after years of forgetting to try this special pizza gem. i guess we over ordered! ( fabulous salad of the day, small veggie pizza, regular special... More

My husband, 5 year old son and I went finally after years of forgetting to try this special pizza gem. i guess we over ordered! ( fabulous salad of the day, small veggie pizza, regular special pizza of the day); to her credit our v. competent server toned us down from 2 full sizers and make no mistake, the pizza and salad were excellent, but out the door, with a carafe of house wine, a soda and tip (20%) our bill was 95.00. Pizza out for 3 should never be that much. Pros: fun for kids, coloring! , far from the norm Cons: costs can add up
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This is one of my favorite places to get a casual dinner in the city. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is comfortable. Their pizza crust is made from some secret recipe, and it is... More

This is one of my favorite places to get a casual dinner in the city. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is comfortable. Their pizza crust is made from some secret recipe, and it is REALLY good. You can take home shells and store them in your freezer. I always order what ever the vegi special is. The ingredients are usually from the owner's garden. A recent favorite: strawberries, fresh ricotta and lemon puree. Sounds prissy, but was sooooo good. The salads are also delicious, again made with produce from the owner's garden. And the desserts are all made homemade - I especially like the sundaes and the butterskotch pudding.
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This place rocks! If you don't like greasy heavy pizza, well this is the place to go!

This place rocks! If you don't like greasy heavy pizza, well this is the place to go!
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What a pizza place. This truly is one of the best in the city. I live it so much, I named my son pauly! I love it because the souce is super and the cheese is plentifull and the crust are crust... More

What a pizza place. This truly is one of the best in the city. I live it so much, I named my son pauly! I love it because the souce is super and the cheese is plentifull and the crust are crust and boy oh boy is it good. I think I will go have a slice right now!
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