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Arinell Pizza

509 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110 map
cross street: between 16th & 17th
district: Mission


Tel. 415.255.1303


About Arinell Pizza

Similar good sense is practiced at Arinell, the mother of all New York-style pizzerias in San Francisco. One look at their pizza told me I was in the right place. The pie is cut into large slices thin enough to hold folded. Instead of coating their pizza with a solid white slab of mozzarella, Arinell uses a lighter hand, allowing the cheese to soak up sauce as it melts. Even the small pools of orange grease look right. My first bite brought back childhood memories: hot strings of mozzarella, bright tomatoes, and a just-crisp-enough crust. With that, I knew my search was over.

- Excerpt from SF Station review by Anya Hoffman

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Editorial Review
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A Slice of Heaven
New York-style pizza in San Francisco
By Anya Hoffman (01/21/2004)

" Pizza in San Francisco often suffers from three problems: a soft, doughy crust, tinny tomato sauce, and a thick, plastic sheet of cheese. In the selfish pursuit of my own happiness, backed by an unwavering belief in San Francisco's capacity to serve top-notch food, I set out to find the perfect slice. "

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