Slice House

Ordered a whole tomato and cheese pie togo. Came severely overcooked. Crust was dark brown and so crunchy my teeth hurt. The cheese was dead This place is only good when the owner is watching the food go out. I was really disappointed and so were my friends that were visiting from out of town.

Overpriced, subpar, greasy pizza. There was a puddle of grease on my plate. Soggy pizza. If you’re going to charge 6 bucks for a pepperoni slice it better be good. Beer was $ 9 as well.

A great place for lunch if you work in the area. The pizza is made fresh, sold by the slice or in a pie. Thick wonderful pieces of pizza joy! A little pricey, but you can get full for $ 14.00 with a drink too!
Love it. Plus they have a big-​screen tv blasting sports and an upstairs dining area. Very hip, loft-​like environment.
OH YA — they also have a stand at AT&T Park. Go Tony G’s Slice House! :)

The thing I love about their pizza is this: it’s good cold. I don’t know, the hot pizza is overwhelmingly satisfying but cold? Awesome as well!

Was a little nervous about getting a slice in Cali (My experience at GV Pizza in LA set my expectations low low low for pizza by the slice). But this place delivered. Crispy crust, good sauce-​to-​cheese ratio, very close to what I’m used to at my old NYC — NJ stomping grounds.
The cost per slice is a little high ($ 5 for a plain is a little high, even for NY standards) but worth it for a quality taste of NY.

okay — I ripped them a new one when they deserved it – so I now must update my review, as they seem to have solved the problems I talked about in my first review.
Now, amazing pizza with competent service too. I ordered a ‘custom’ pizza — which I figured would be Not Possible — but I was cheerfully accommodated. And the kinks in the service with takeout seem to have been worked out.
Highly recommend and glad to have these guys in the neighborhood.

This is the best slice of pizza outside of any of my favorite Neapolitan pizza places or that one Pinsa place. There’s nothing even a close second to this pizza. Yeah it’s a little expensive than id like (at $ 3 a slice this would be a steal) but at least the slices are a bit bigger.

I really want to like Tony’s pizza. I’m a fan of the style, and I like his story, like the different pizza ovens etc. but I’ve had it twice now, and didn’t really like it either time. I was excited to try the slice house near the ballpark last week, but the cheese was burned, and when I picked it up, the thing slumped over like a wet noodle. It had absolutely no firmness to it. It’s a bummer all around.

I really enjoyed my experience here… over the course of a week I had a few different pizzas: Tomato & Basil Pie, Ancient Grains Pizza (Genoa), Square Pan Pizza (Sicilian)
All these pizzas were fantastic in their own way. Rather than the toppings being fantastic, which were still great, the dough is what really made these outstanding. Each one was unique in their own way… flavor and texture were so interesting and something that you really focus on with each bite. The freshness of the ingredients really comes through.
This is a great casual spot to visit… you can order for dining in or take-​away, but if possible, experience the pizzas as they were meant to be experienced by dining in… you really get the authentic flavor that does seem to disappear a bit when a pre-​made pizza is reheated.

I decided to stop here for some lunch during my break from work. I paid $ 5 for a slice of cheese pizza to-​go. Before I delve into how the pizza itself was, let me break down some facts about this place:
* You can either wait in line and get your orders to-​go or you can eat-​in by sitting at one of their tables. (They have seating both upstairs and downstairs.). Regardless, you need to first get in line, place your order and pay.
* Don’t think that it’s just a place that serves only pizza, based upon its name. Their menu is quite extensive with Italian fare — they have pasta, antipasti, salads, focaccina (panini sandwiches), garlic bread, meatballs, Italian desserts (i.e. tiramisu, spumoni, etc) and more.
* Furthermore, in addition to traditional pizzas (i.e. cheese and pepperoni), they make pan pies, speciality pizzas with a number of fancy ingredients and artisan pizzas too.
* Drink wise, they have coffee, soda and water.
Pros:
+ Despite the line, transactions were quick and I was in and out in ten minutes.
+ Aside from ordering a slice of cheese, I also wanted garlic bread. However, the cashier informed me that due to the power outage from the previous day, they had been unable to bake any in time for the lunch rush. She was very apologetic about it and I understood as my office building nearby experienced the same power outage.
+ Despite the price, you definitely get your money’s worth. The slices here are HUGE. And they’ve been very tasty too.
Cons:
— The only negative was that the slice I ordered was swimming in grease. Yes, I know that pizza is known for being greasy. But I had to pretty much blot the pizza with several paper towels to remove the excess grease. I don’t have a problem with greasy food, but I tend to get an upset stomach whenever I eat something that’s overly greasy.
Overall, I’m impressed. I’m sure I’ll be back soon.
4 stars

Every pizza I’ve tried is good. My favorites are the Sicilian since it’s pan-​style with pepperoni and sausage; the Wiseguy since it has green onion and a kick with hot pepper oil; the Popeye since didn’t realize spinach and Ricotta worked well together.
The interior remained basically the same since it changed from Ironside. It is still cozy with bench seatings or tables for two. They have a good selection of beers on tap too!
Located near AT&T Park, easy to find, decent parking with meters or try some of the nearby alleys for one hour parking. One of the best places for lunch, and likely dinner even though I haven’t had a chance to do so.

Had a groupon for Slice House, so decided to try it out this past Saturday. I wasn’t use to this type of pizza (since I prefer a thin crust new york style), but, it was good.
Pros:
1.) Great parking. Lots of street parking spots and if you go in the evening, street parking will run you approximately, $ 1.27 (including transaction fee).
2.) Nice layout. Has the feel of modernized round table, but more so upscale.
3.) BIG portions and tasty food. We had a Wise Guy (pizza) with garlic bread, meat balls, and pasta salad. The meat balls were yummy, same with garlic bread, but not a fan of the pasta salad, the gf really liked it though. As for the pizza, the Wise Guy felt like a mini deep dish pizza and didn’t like the extra sauce on top, but the pizza in general was tasty with a lot of meat and was impressed with the crust they used which could withstand all the toppings.
Cons:
None.
Overall, good food and reasonably priced (total came out to $ 51). I definitely want to come back and try their thin crust pizza.

Like everyone else, there are some restaurants out there that I absolutely adore. Places that I’d be willing to endure a longer wait for than others (to a certain point, anyways). However, despite how much that love extends to Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, our hunger simply didn’t have the patience to wait two and a half hours for a table. The alternative? Literally the next best thing, though not the next door location — Tony’s Slice House!
Located just a few blocks over from the ballpark, Slice House’s location is great — clean, plenty of seating (both upstairs and down), and nearby parking (when there isn’t a Giants game). Most importantly though, the food is nearly just as good. True, the menu isn’t nearly as varied, or extensive, as Tony’s Pizza Napoletana’s, but I doubt there’s any pizza restaurant out there that has a menu as awesome and amazing as theirs.
– ST. GERMAIN WINGS…$ 10
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I was worried they were going to taste like generic buffalo wings, but, thankfully, they were better than that. The sauce added a bit of spice and sweetness, yet it didn’t overpower the wings. Also, while each one was decently meaty, at $ 10 for six pieces, the dish is a little pricey for wings that are decent, but not amazing.
– CAESAR SALAD…$ 9
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Alternatively, this starter was much more worthwhile. The lettuce was crisp and fresh, the dressing had just the right tartness, and the anchovies were delicious (and not drenched in oil). Funny how pizza joints like Amici’s and Slice House do Caesar Salads better than some restaurants.
– SWEETIE PIE — White Pie, Prosciutto, Arugula, Mozzarella, Formage Blanc, Sweety Drops, Parmigiano…$ 22
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They’re so generous with the toppings! Especially with the prosciutto and arugula, though perhaps a little heavy on the latter for some (I liked it). I liked how they didn’t skimp on the cheese either, and the white sauce was pretty flavorful. The crust was a little thick, but it was fine, seeing as how it’s Tony’s/Slice House does really well with all of their pies.
– THE WISEGUY — Tomato Sauce, House Made Italian Sausage, Calabrese Link Sausage, Ricotta, Hot Pepper Oil, Natural Case Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Green Onion…$ 22
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Of the two we had, this was my clear favorite. I’m not super high on red sauces, but this one was good. It helped that the pizza was so meaty and I really liked how juicy the sausages were. I thought the ricotta would be a little too heavy, but it blended well with the rest of the flavors, especially with the hot pepper oil!
As far as service goes, it was clear the staff was undermanned when we dropped in for dinner (several tables uncleared, lack of clean utensils at stations), but you could tell they were doing their best while maintaining a friendly demeanor. Beyond that, the only other semi-​downer was how the menu doesn’t include Tony’s famed Margherita pizza. For that, I guess I’ll just have to wait.
FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up. Not quite as good as Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, but considering the lack of wait and quality food, it’s worth the extra half star.

New kid on the block.
Slice House is the brainchild of Tony Gemignani, a well-​known champion pizza maker and pizza thrower. He is also the first and only American to date to win the World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy, where he was the first non-​Neapolitan to achieve such glory. Since then, he’s opened up a lot of popular and successful pizza joints in North Beach and all over San Francisco, Sacramento and Las Vegas. He’s also got one joint inside AT&T Park for all you Giants fans. I’m sure Timmy would love that joint after hitting the peace pipe.
After attending a meeting at the ballpark, we were walking back to work and we were all getting hungry. We were undecided on where to go at first until we stumbled in front of this place. You can’t go wrong with pizza so that three of us all walked in and started perusing the menu. You can get a slice or the whole pie or pan as they describe it ranging from Classic American, Italian, Sicilian and Neapolitan. They also have meatballs, chicken wings, garlic bread, salad, paninis and pasta to choose from. We also each chose a slice (or two) of our own and a plate of meatballs to share with the group.
Seating is self-​service so you can choose your own table and make sure to grab the utensils and some water at the station. Our pizzas arrived in a jiff and thank goodness since we were starving. I ordered the Grandma and it was a perfect name as it was like comfort food. These are not thin-​sliced pizzas as the dough is fairly thick, but it’s very light and fluffy. You can tell the sauce is made from fresh tomatoes and not from a can based on the texture and wonderful flavor. And the ingredients are portioned evenly giving it a good balance from dough to sauce to fillings. The meatballs were delicious and seasoned well. It was moist, meaty and manly.
It’s another good addition to the neighborhood (no surprises here) as it’s reasonably priced and they even have a Sunday Brunch special. Take note that their hours of operation tends to change depending on the Giants schedule.
Good quality pizza at a good value. Also good for dine in and take-​out.

What can I say? This is Tony Geminani at his best. I have missed this pizza so much since he closed down his Castro Valley restaurant, Pyzano’s. I love the sauce — there is always enough and it is seasoned well. But the crust! Don’t even get me started on this… you will not throw the crust away — you just can’t. It’s the perfect thinness/​thickness but soft and chewy at the same time. I drive 50 minutes for this stuff… no joke. I love this pizza so much that Lombardi’s in NY was a disappointment to me. I know, right?!! They will make the standard pizza for you, but urge you to try their custom pizzas. You can’t go wrong.
It’s a great place to watch games — very sports bar-​casual-​friendly vibe. Make sure to call ahead to see if there are any schedule changes due to Giant’s games — they alter their business hours to coincide/​work with the games.

There should be a San Francisco law introduced that requires amazingly tasty pizza slice joints to stay open an hour past bar closing on Thursday-​Saturday. The pizza here is a great, about the closest to a NY slice I’ve had. But it’s just not the same popping in sober during lunch or before a baseball game. This food would taste even better as the last stop between a night out and my bed.
Cheese Slice: Having lived in Manhattan for 6.5 years, I really miss those casual and quick slices. No toppings, no folding, just a firm bottom crust (that doesn’t flop down) and parmesan cheese, red pepper fakes, oregano and garlic salt on top. Most pizza by the slice is pretty bad in San Francisco. Besides Tony’s, Arinell is the only tolerable one out there. At Slice House, it’s almost like being back in NYC. The crust is a little fluffier and they’re a little more generous with cheese, but the sauce is spot on and the bottom of the crust is nice and firm from the oven reheating. No garlic salt in sight unfortunately. They pre-​sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and oregano, which could be an issue for some, but is fine by me.
Grandma Slice: Golden Boy is a tad better for Sicilian-​style square slices. But this was tasty. Loved the fresh mozzarella and ample portion of sauce. Tasty, but probably better to save your limited stomach space for more NY-​style slices.
Meatballs: These are pretty awesome. Order a Cheese Slice and a side of 3 Meatballs and you have a hearty meal for $ 10 (…a rarity in SF). There is so much nice red sauce in the bowl that your pizza crust can become a bread stick with tons of sauce leftover for your meatballs. The meatballs themselves taste meaty (i.e. not much filler) and firm, but not too firm.

Pigman — ³⁄₅
Wise guys — ³⁄₅
Killing Zoe — ²⁄₅
Cal italia — ⁵⁄₅
Overall, «as good as it gets.»

I’d been craving pizza all week. Decided to finally make the journey to Slice house to satisfy my craving. On Friday, July 17^th after 2pm, I walked the 2+ miles roundtrip for some pizza!
*Pepperoni ($ 5.25)
*Tomato pie with cheese & basil ($ 5.50)
This totally hit the spot! Both slices had the wonderful chew I love about Tony’s pizza. The pepperoni fulfilled the carnivore in me with it’s delicious meaty flavor. I adore cheese and basil, so that slice provided a great contrast to the pepperoni slice. I was in heaven! Plus, these slices are fairly large, so I had half of both for lunch and the remaining halves for dinner.
Thank you Tony’s for fulfilling my pizza craving. I just wish you were closer to my office!

Awesome place to go for a slice of pizza before/​after the Giants game– and a must try for any pizza lover! I finally got to check out Tony Gemignani’s pizza, and I wasn’t disappointed. We came in as a gigantic group a quarter past noon on a Wednesday before the Giants afternoon game, and they weren’t super busy at the time, although there was a fair amount of people coming in and out during our order. Since I was expensing the meal, we had a 20+ person order and the staff was fantastic and really accommodating. We were able to order and get our food in 20 minutes or so, which is impressive. I was sad that the variety they have available for purchase by slice is very limited (only Cheese, Pepperoni, and Tomato Pie w/​Cheese & Basil for the traditional crust, and the Silician and Grandma on the focaccia bread). I tried:
–Cheese Slice ($ 5,
): This was a very solid cheese pizza, and I loved that the crust on the middle part of the pizza wasn’t soggy and just collapsed when you picked up the slice. The cheese had just the right amount of grease on it, which gave it flavor but didn’t make it too oily. Recommended!
–Tomato Pie w/​Cheese & Basil ($ 5.50): Also very solid, although I always wish there was more fresh mozzarella on this type of pizza. However, I liked the sweetness of the tomato sauce. Recommended.
I will definitely have to come back and try some of their combination pizzas, such as the Cal Italia, which won the Gold Medal on the Food Network Pizza Champions Challenge, and the Pigman, since it sounds delicious. They also have a decent (although small) selection of beers on tap, but they also have a variety of bottled beer as well. Parking in this area on game day and during the weekends can be difficult, but there is some street parking available.

Is pizza wunderkind Tony Gemignani in danger of overexposure? Yeah probably but it’s not like he’s sold out and become a Food Network whore like Guy Fieri whose most current culinary connection is the excessive amount of carbs he can stuff in his ample mouth. Like many in our fair city, I became a fan when he opened his first San Francisco place, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, back in 2009. That’s when my friend Maggie organized a birthday fête for me, and we tried a number of different pies including my eventual favorite, the Cal Italia with four Italian cheeses, prosciutto, a Croatian sweet fig preserve and a liberal drizzle of a balsamic reduction. Fantastico and then Jamie W. and I recently tried Tony’s other North Beach Capo’s for the first time.
Fantastico seconda parte. And then we found out Tony was taking over the former Ironside space on 2^nd which thrilled us since he’s now in our ‘hood. This may be his third San Francisco operation, but he has since expanded his pizza empire from here to Vegas. Fantastico terza parte? Jamie and I decided to give it a try this past Friday and were surprised to find it nearly empty at about 6PM since there’s plenty of beer on tap (photo:
). I got here a bit earlier than Jamie, so you’ll probably never guess what pizza I ordered for the two of us. The Cal Italia, of course (photo:
). The ingredients were the same, but the crust was different. He bills it as «Ancient Grain Pizza» which represents a blend of Tony’s double-​zero flour, spelt, semolina, sprouted grain & whole wheat.
The result was probably healthier than the original but not quite as satisfying because of the chewier texture. You would think that would be enough for two mean with healthy appetites, but we were mindful of the name of the place, Slice House. With that in mind, I ordered a $ 6 square of the Sweet Grandma’s Pizza, a Sicilian-​style creation of which they make a limited number daily. It’s really more a thick foccacia-​like loaf with a sauce made of sweet, vine-​ripened tomatoes ladled on top with mozzarella, garlic, oregano and pecorino (photo:
). While I appreciated the freshness of the ingredients, the breadiness overwhelmed me somewhat, so much so that for the first time, I could not finish a slice of Tony’s pizza.
Jamie liked his $ 5.25 slice of the Pepperoni, and the slice was frankly enough for two with an abundance of meat (photo:
). My one complaint was the amount of grease that accumulated on the cheese probably because it spent some time saturating in the display case. Even with the focus on pizza, there were plenty of other items on the menu — salads, a couple of pasta specialties, paninis and apparently a meatball sub to die for according to the server who was pushing it hard. I have no doubt that Tony will bring ‘em in again although I hope he doesn’t go into a franchise zone with his award-​winning pizzas. Not worried yet, but I’ll be back to monitor it. After all, someone has to make sure of the quality on a regular basis, right?
FOOD — 4 stars… Tony is a pizza artist but some of the North Beach pizzazz seems missing here
AMBIANCE — 4 stars… good use of the loft-​like setting Ironside struggled with
SERVICE — 3.5 stars… cordial enough
TOTAL — 4 stars… a slice of Tony’s is worth a pound of cure… or somethin’ like that, goombah