Rosati's Pizza San Diego: What to Order and the Best Nights to Go
Rosati's Pizza on Mission Gorge Road pours the only Old Style beer in California, serves real Chicago deep dish, and hands out free beer whenever the Bears win.
Overview
Rosati's Pizza on Mission Gorge Road is the only place in California that pours classic Chicago Old Style beer. It's a real Chicago pizza spot and sports bar in San Diego, known for its deep dish, its game-day crowds, and a promo Chicago fans plan their Sundays around: when the Bears win, everyone in the bar gets a free Old Style.
What You Actually Need to Know
- Address: 5855 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
- Phone: (619) 679-9300
- Known for: Chicago-style deep dish, Old Style on tap, and a full sports bar
- Happy hour: Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m., plus all day Sunday
- Live music: every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Gluten-free: gluten-free pizza crust and pasta available
The Experience
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Rosati's has been making Chicago-style pizza since 1964, and the San Diego location feels like a neighborhood bar you'd find on the North Side. TVs line every wall, with Padres and Cubs games on during baseball season and a packed room on football Sundays.
Start with the dough nuggets, a vegetarian starter that's easy to share. Then order the pepperoni deep dish, the pizza Rosati's San Diego is known for. Boneless wings and the Italian beef sandwich round out a proper Chicago order.
Why It Works
- It's the real thing. Rosati's is a Chicago brand with family recipes going back generations, not a West Coast take on deep dish.
- The Old Style. No other spot in California pours it, which makes this a pilgrimage for Midwest transplants.
- The Bears promo. A Bears win means a free Old Style for everyone in the bar, so game days feel like a block party.
- There's a deal most days. Between daily specials and happy hour, there's almost always a reason to go.
Who It's For
- Chicago and Midwest transplants missing a taste of home
- Sports fans looking for a game-day bar with screens everywhere
- Families and groups who want shareable pizza and a casual room
- Gluten-free diners who rarely get to join a pizza night
How to Make a Night of It
Pick your night by the vibe. For the full experience, go on a Bears game day and get there before kickoff. For something calmer, try a Tuesday or Wednesday live music night. If you're coming for the deep dish, Thursday is your night (see below).
Deals & Specials
- Monday: 14-inch thin crust cheese pizza, $14
- Tuesday: pasta dinners, $13.95
- Wednesday: 6 jumbo wings, $11.95
- Thursday: 14-inch one-topping deep dish, $24.95 (one per table or carryout order)
- Weekday lunch: specials Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Pizza and wings combo: 18-inch thin crust cheese pizza and 12 wings, $39.99 with code PIZZAWINGS
Good to Know
- Game days fill up fast. Arrive early for Bears games and football Sundays.
- Delivery reaches San Diego, La Mesa, Santee, and El Cajon. The last delivery order is taken 15 minutes before close.
- Celiac or severe gluten sensitivity? Ask staff about cross-contact before ordering.
- Catering is available for office lunches, birthdays, and bigger events. Call the store to plan.
- Specials can change, so check Rosati's San Diego page before you go.
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