Lefty's Chicago Pizzera | Top Pizza Place in San Diego | Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria

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Lefty's was born from a craving, a deep-seated nostalgia for the Chicago of our childhood. Remember those mom-and-pop shops, the kind that delivered pure, unadulterated joy with every deep dish, dog, and dripping beef sandwich? Yeah, that feeling. We missed it. Badly. So, we did what any self-respecting Chicagoan would do: we recreated it. Our little California kitchens became labs, test kitchens where we obsessed over recipes, force-feeding our (very patient) friends, chasing the ghost of those perfect Chicago flavors. We're not trying to replicate any single pizzeria—Chicago's got too many legends for that. We're just bringing the soul of the Windy City, its iconic street eats, and that unforgettable pizza to America's finest city.

Over 1300 reviews!

Arthur H.

I've been going to Lefty's since day 1. Best ever. I would rate 6 stars if Lauren would allow pineapple on her pizzas. However, she will bake you a pineapple "shaped" pizza if you ask. Happy 16 Year Anniversary Lefty's!

Julia P

Surprisingly my favorite thing to get at Lefty's is their boneless buffalo tenders. I get the sauce on the side so I can control the flavor. Their pizza is good as well! Really great that they are open and reliable during the quarantine.

Terry c.

Wow a great deep dish pie. Best i've had since Chicago. Highly recommend the cheese with pepperoni, olive and mushroom. Salad was fresh and crisp. On line ordering was a breeze and pick up fast and easy.

Authentic Chicago Street Fare

Healthy options

Dinning area

Reservations and catering Available

North Park

Mission Hills

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