Special (8 items)
$ 28.25A loaded supreme pizza baked to perfection with gooey melted cheese, savory sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, onions, and hearty meatballs.
A loaded supreme pizza baked to perfection with gooey melted cheese, savory sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, onions, and hearty meatballs.
Pappa's favorite pizza featuring melted cheese, savory sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and your choice of anchovies or onions.
A garden-fresh vegetarian pizza topped with melted cheese, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and sliced black olives.
Traditional Margherita pizza featuring aromatic olive oil, fresh basil, rich mozzarella cheese, and vine-ripened tomatoes.
Classic cheese pizza made with a rich, savory tomato sauce and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella.
Classic golden pizza crust topped with zesty, savory pepperoni slices over rich tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Traditional pizza topped with seasoned, savory Italian sausage and melted mozzarella cheese.
Earthy, tender sliced mushrooms layered over a bubbly cheese and tomato sauce base.
Traditional pizza topped with savory, salted anchovy fillets over rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Savory pizza featuring thick slices of smoky Canadian-style bacon over bubbly mozzarella.
Hearty Italian pizza topped with spiced, sliced salami baked to perfection on golden cheese.
Crisp, fresh bell pepper strips layered over gooey mozzarella and classic tomato sauce.
Savory pizza garnished with evenly distributed sliced black olives over a rich tomato and cheese base.
Hearty pizza topped with tender sliced meatballs and bubbling melted mozzarella cheese.
Combination pizza topped with savory Italian sausage crumbles and crisp, fresh bell peppers.
Appetizing pizza featuring earthy mushrooms and flavorful sausage pieces nestled in melted cheese.
Classic pizza featuring spiced pepperoni slices and tender mushrooms over bubbly cheese.
Protein-packed pizza loaded with rich pepperoni slices and savory Italian sausage.
Delicious sweet and savory pizza topped with juicy pineapple chunks and tender ham over melted cheese.
Classic Italian torpedo sandwich stacked high with premium cold cuts, fresh lettuce, and tomatoes on a crusty roll.
Warm Italian sausage sandwich loaded into a toasted roll with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Hearty meatball sandwich stuffed with tender house-made meatballs and bubbling melted cheese in a toasted hoagie roll.
Classic layered ham sandwich with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and savory sliced ham between fresh bakery bread.
Classic ham and cheese sandwich featuring folded sliced ham and melted cheese on toasted bread.
Gourmet capicolla sandwich stacked with thinly sliced cured spicy Italian ham, fresh greens, and herbs.
Savory pepper steak sandwich loaded with tender sliced beef, sautéed bell peppers, and onions on a toasted roll.
Comforting grilled cheese sandwich with gooey, golden melted cheese oozing between buttery toasted bread slices.
Crispy breaded chicken cutlet topped with rich marinara sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese in a toasted roll.
Delicious eggplant parmigiana sandwich featuring crispy breaded eggplant, robust tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Classic Italian antipasto salad with mixed greens, cured meats, cheese, and olives tossed in homemade dressing.
Large platter of vibrant antipasto salad laden with Italian cold cuts, cheeses, pepperoncini, and fresh greens.
Special catering-sized antipasto salad arranged with a colorful assortment of Italian meats, cheeses, and vegetables (serves 10-12).
Refreshing Caprese salad featuring alternating slices of ripe red tomatoes and fresh white mozzarella, garnished with fresh basil and balsamic drizzle.
Crisp small dinner salad with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, and croutons, drizzled with homemade Italian dressing.
Generous bowl of fresh mixed green dinner salad with garden vegetables and a vibrant house dressing.
Hearty combination plate featuring a side of classic spaghetti and a hearty portion of lasagna covered in rich meat sauce and melted cheese.
Appetizing Italian combination plate featuring two classic pasta favorites served alongside a savory meatball and rich marinara sauce.
Lavish Italian pasta combo plate featuring two signature dishes accompanied by both a juicy meatball and seasoned Italian sausage link.
Comforting child-sized portion of spaghetti tossed in mild tomato sauce, garnished with parmesan cheese.
Kid-friendly serving of cheese ravioli coated in a smooth tomato marinara sauce.
Small, perfectly baked portion of layered meat lasagna topped with bubbly golden cheese.
Rich kid's portion of fettuccine pasta coated in a creamy, velvety alfredo sauce.
Steaming plate of classic spaghetti twirled neatly and coated in a vibrant, rich meat or marinara sauce.
Classic plate of spaghetti topped with a large, savory meatball or sausage and rich tomato sauce.
Hearty plate of spaghetti piled high with both a seasoned sausage link and a giant tender meatball, drenched in savory tomato sauce.
Tender stuffed beef, cheese, or spinach ravioli pillows smothered in flavorful marinara sauce and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
Delicious stuffed pasta ravioli served alongside a savory meatball or sausage and rich tomato sauce.
Generous serving of stuffed ravioli topped with both savory sausage and a giant meatball in a rich red sauce.
Mamma's Recipe lasagna featuring thick layers of pasta, rich meat or marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Mamma's Recipe lasagna served with a savory meatball or sausage and blanketed in melted mozzarella cheese.
Decadent baked lasagna plate accompanied by both a juicy sausage link and a tender meatball, dripping with rich tomato sauce.
Choice of rigatoni, shells, or mostaccioli pasta tossed in a robust meat or marinara sauce.
Comforting plate of tubular pasta served with a savory meatball or sausage and rich tomato sauce.
Hearty serving of pasta shells accompanied by both a seasoned sausage link and a large meatball in rich red sauce.
Gourmet linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, and spices or traditional red sauce.
Luxurious pasta tossed with succulent bay shrimp, mushrooms, and scallions in a glossy butter and white wine sauce.
Silky fettuccine pasta coated in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce and garnished with parsley and cracked pepper.
Vibrant pasta bowl filled with fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a light butter and wine sauce.
Tender veal scaloppini cooked with mushrooms and onions in a rich red tomato and wine sauce (A la Carte).
Complete gourmet dinner featuring savory veal scaloppini with mushrooms and onions in red wine sauce. Includes Soup, Salad and Garlic Bread.
Golden-brown baked veal parmigiana topped with mushrooms and melted cheese (A la Carte).
Full dinner plate of baked veal parmigiana with bubbling cheese and mushrooms. Includes Soup, Salad and Garlic Bread.
Classic baked eggplant parmigiana layered with marinara and melted mozzarella (A la Carte).
Complete vegetarian dinner featuring baked eggplant parmigiana bubbling with cheese. Includes Soup, Salad and Garlic Bread.
Golden, crispy chicken parmigiana cutlet baked with mushrooms and melted cheese (A la Carte).
Complete chicken parmigiana dinner with melted cheese, mushrooms, and savory sauce. Includes Soup, Salad and Garlic Bread.
Traditional Italian layered multi-colored ice cream served chilled.
Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert with layers of delicate ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
Rich and moist decadent chocolate cake with glossy chocolate frosting.
Crispy Italian pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Classic creamy New York style cheesecake on a clean crust.
Moist spiced carrot cake layered with luscious cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts.
Stepping into Filippi's Pizza Grotto in San Diego's vibrant Little Italy feels like taking a genuine, delicious step back in time. Long before the neighborhood transformed into the bustling culinary hotspot it is today, Filippi's established itself as an absolute cornerstone of Italian-American comfort food. The unique arrival journey—winding right through a quaint, connected Italian market and deli brimming with specialty imported goods before opening into the dining room—instantly sets a wonderful, nostalgic tone. Diners are greeted by classic red-checked tablecloths, warm dim lighting, and an atmosphere that oozes vintage neighborhood charm and family-friendly hospitality.
Filippi's is legendary for its exceptionally generous portion sizes. As frequent visitors and local diners enthusiastically note, sharing plates is practically required here unless you are ready to take home substantial leftovers. The pizza is an undisputed crowd favorite; featuring a satisfyingly thick, crispy crust generously loaded with high-quality ingredients, an abundance of savory meats, and an absolute ocean of perfectly melted mozzarella with incredible cheese pulls. Diners frequently praise the specialty pies like The Works and the loaded Special pizza.
Beyond the famous pies, the extensive red-sauce Italian menu delivers on all fronts. Pasta enthusiasts rave about the stuffed ravioli bursting with rich flavor, the comforting layers of homemade meat lasagna, and the ginormous house-made meatballs that pack immense savory depth into every single bite. Specialties like the Shrimp Filippi and the comforting Chicken Parmigiana Dinner—complete with soup, salad, and warm garlic bread—exemplify the kitchen's dedication to classic, comforting Italian-American traditions. Finish your feast with a traditional cannoli or a velvety slice of tiramisu for the ultimate Little Italy dining experience.
1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
936 W Ivy St, San Diego, CA 92101
2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
Filippi's Pizza Grotto is famous for its thick-crust pies loaded with high-quality cheeses and toppings. Fan favorites include The Works Pappa's Favorite, the loaded Special Pizza, and classic Pepperoni & Sausage.
Portions at Filippi's are notoriously huge! Many diners easily share a single pizza or main pasta dish between two people and still leave with leftovers.
Yes! Guests walk through a charming, old-school Italian market and deli packed with specialty groceries and wine before entering the main dining room.
Yes, Filippi's offers a wide variety of vegetarian favorites, including Margherita pizza, Cheese pizza, Vegetarian Special pizza, eggplant parmigiana, cheese ravioli, and fresh Caprese or dinner salads.
Yes, full dinner entrees such as Veal Parmigiana and Chicken Parmigiana include traditional accompaniments like soup, salad, and freshly baked garlic bread.
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