
Vincent DePhilippis Born in New York NY, raised in Naples Italy returned to New York City at the age of 18. Vincent DePhilippis and Madeleine Manfredi from Nimes France met in New York NY (Mamma and Papa) married in 1925, then settled in Westchester Pennsylvania. Then moved to San Diego in 1947 where they opened an Italian market named Cash & Carry Italian foods on India Street in San Diego. 1950 was the beginning of what has become a very successful line of family restaurants that are today know as Filippi’s Pizza Grottos that are owned and operated by original family members of the founders. The DePhilippis family would like to welcome you and your family to visit our restaurants to enjoy our traditional old Italian family recipes.
Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 962 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 483-6222
Website: https://realcheesepizza.com/pacific-beach/
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Order and Reservations
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Reviews
We were greeted with a huge smile by our server, Kippy, who is a big reason this is a 5-star review. She took the time to share the history of the restaurant, local favorite pizza variations, and wine recommendations—never rushed, just genuinely welcoming.
We ordered the Garden Salad, The Works pizza, and the house Chianti. The pizza was delicious—exceptional crust and sauce. The crust is more Italian bread-style with a crispy undercarriage, and the sauce is nicely zesty, not sweet. The salad was large, fresh, and filling.
We sat outside to people-watch, which made the experience even better. Kippy’s service was attentive, professional, and warm throughout.
Highly recommend!
On the positive side, the interior feels authentic and there’s a private parking lot, which is super convenient since street parking is tough around here. Overall, I’d call it a mixed experience.