Filippi's Pizza Grotto - Friars Road

Family-owned and operated since 1950, Filippi's Pizza Grotto is a go-to spot for Italian food in Little Italy but they've expanded to other areas of San Diego including this one in the Mission Gorge area. This casual restaurant is famous for mouth-watering pizzas (locals rave about the cheese) and monumental meatball subs. Pizza dough is made fresh. There can be a wait and service has known to be spotty in this location, but locals are willing to endure it for the food. Half portions are available for light eaters but don't skimp on the melt-in-your-mouth garlic bread. Beer and wine are on offer. Filippi's accepts to go orders for those who are headed out to sightsee or tailgate