Pizza Nova

This isn't your standard pizza parlor. The chic cafe with its salmon-colored walls, black tables and chairs, and open kitchen specializes in designer pizzas like Thai chicken, a gooey five-cheese variety, and grilled chicken pesto. You'll also find a traditional pepperoni pie and the eponymous version that boasts smoked salmon, red onion, capers and goat cheese. Many folks believe that Nova serves the best pizza in town. Other locations can be found in Hillcrest (619-296-6682) and in Solana Beach (858-259-0666).