By the Slice: The Haute 5 Pizzerias in San Francisco

flour + water


Like their name, flour + water keeps it simple. Basic ingredients are transformed into outstanding food. Menu items like the Cozze pizza topped with white wine braised mussels, leeks, and green garlic pesto will make you smile. All the Neapolitan style pizzas are never baked for more than two minutes at 800 degrees Fahrenheit in their Valoriani oven imported from Italy. What that translates to (beyond one HOT pizza pie) is the best crust you’ve ever tasted. And let’s be honest, without a solid crust, you’ve just got sauce and cheese. Boring.

flour + water is located at 2401 Harrison St., 415.826.7000