Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
About
When Sami Ladeki opened Sammy's on Pearl Street in 1989, he became the first restaurateur to bring a wood-fired oven to San Diego—a $300,000 gamble for a man who'd arrived from Beirut with just $200 in his pocket. That bet paid off spectacularly. Today, the La Jolla flagship still cooks pizzas at 800 degrees using only oak wood, creating that signature crust: crispy outside, soft inside. Ladeki's journey from Munich's culinary schools to Caesars Palace shaped his approach—quality ingredients, proprietary dough techniques, and thin-crust pies that honor California's creative spirit. The dog-friendly patio with its fire pit and string lights captures the original vision: sophisticated yet welcoming, innovative yet rooted in tradition.
Signature Dishes
Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil on hand-made dough cooked at 800 degrees in oak-fired oven
Five Cheese
Blend of mozzarella, parmesan, romano, ricotta, and provolone on thin crispy crust with proprietary dough technique
Hawaiian Gold
Gold pineapple and Canadian bacon with mozzarella on wood-fired thin crust
These signature dishes are what makes Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill special. Be sure to try them on your visit!
What to Order
Don't miss these customer favorites and staff recommendations:
Details
Pizza Style
📏 Thin Crust
Oven Type
Wood-fired (oak, 800 degrees)
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Status
Unclaimed
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