The Besta Wan Pizza House

The Besta Wan Pizza House (Updated — Still Just as Good) Back in San Diego and made this my first stop—happy to say it’s still just as good. The energy, the crowd, and the neighborhood vibe are exactly what make this place special. It truly feels like a local gathering spot—their own version of Cheers—where you instantly feel at home. The food and drinks continue to deliver, but the real standout remains the service. Coming from the hospitality industry, I can confidently say this team knows how to create a consistently great experience. Francis, in particular, brings passion, wit, and genuine warmth that makes every visit memorable. Places like this are rare. Grateful to have a spot I can return to again and again. Besta Wan Pizza is truly a local legend that continues to evolve and thri

My husband and I enjoyed a late lunch here today and were completely floored by the flavor! We had the Daytona wings (omg, the blue cheese was 🤌🏽🤌🏽), the kale & shaved Brussels sprout salad with lemon vinaigrette (wow!), and the Calabrian Crush pizza with their classic thin crust …. Possibly the most perfect pizza on the planet. I’m not even exaggerating. Our server Megan was an absolute delight, super helpful, humorous, and attentive. I think the other girl we interacted with was Sarah? - so down to earth & easy to laugh with. The entire experience could not have been any better. Really grateful for this local landmark, protect it at all costs! 🫶🏼

Atmosphere-4 stars- I’m guessing this is popular with the locals. A staple in the community since 1965. It has changed ownership hands over the years but claims to keep the same food. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Music and the smell of pizza fills the air! Service- our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Checked on us several times. Food- 4 stars- we shared a large chopped salad filled with cheese, onions, chickpeas, salami and greens. We also had a large pepperoni and pepercinos. Thin crust and it was very good!! I would definitely recommend and hope to visit again.

Edit: I appreciated the owner reaching out to me about my review. When a restaurant is a staple in the community, especially a place like this and you change it to something different, it doesn't mean its not good, but it does mean that its changed. It breaks my heart to write this, but I truly hope it helps the restaurant. I don’t know what’s changed at Besta Wan, but the food just isn’t what it used to be. We’ve been loyal customers for over 20 years, and the last few visits have felt… different. The remodel looks fantastic, but unfortunately the upgrades don’t make up for the shift in food quality. Their pizza used to be the best around, and now it just doesn’t have that same magic. I genuinely hope things improve because this place has meant a lot to our family for a long time.

The Besta Burger was absolutely delicious! The pizza was fantastic as well, and we loved that we could enjoy two flavors in one. The natural diet soda was surprisingly tasty. The service and atmosphere were outstanding, thanks to Francis!