Big Willie's
Story
How Big Willies Pizza Began
After being a Chef for over 25 years, people always ask what’s your favorite food? I would simply reply to Pizza and Pasta. Coming from New York, I knew a good pie. For years San Diego lacked a good pie; in recent years, we have had some good places open that brings back that ‘taste of New York.’
Back in March 2020, COVID hit and crippled most restaurants to which I supplied produce. So, with restaurants closed, I had a lot of time on my hands and started baking bread and honing my skills in making GREAT PIZZA. After many tries, I realized that the only way to get good at making pizza was to keep making it. That said, I have given away over 100 pies to friends and neighbors. I got freaking good at pizza and decided to buy a wood-burning pizza oven to try my luck with fire. Man, the pies only got better as time went on. After all the feedback and people saying, ‘let me pay you for it, that’s when I decided to start “BIG Willie’s Pies for a Cause.”
Having been in the culinary industry for over 45 years, I realized it was time to give back. COVID has really affected many of my colleagues’ lives and families; we donated $500 gift certificates to help some of them out.
We are donating a portion of the proceeds from Big Willie’s to local charities.
Our catering service is among the best in San Diego, so book your next birthday, graduation, retirement, or any gathering you might have. Freshly made pizzas right in your backyard.
– Big Willie
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Big Willie's
Neapolitans
Thin Crust Wood Fired Pizza
Margherita
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Grande Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil, finished with Parmigiana Reggiano
BLANCA QUATTRO FORMAGGIO
Garlic Olive Oil Grande Mozzarella, Parmigiana Reggiano, Ricotta, Gorgonzola and Truffle Oil Drizzle
The big willie
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Grande Mozzarella, Homemade Meatballs/Fennel Sausage, Cupping Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Ricotta Cheese, Basil
Stevie dee
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Homemade Fennel Sausage, Roasted Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Pesto Lover
Grande Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Ricotta, Fresh Flor Di Latte Mozzarella, Pesto Drizzle, Basil
Classic Pepperoni
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Grande Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Cupping Pepperoni Slices
Make Your Own Pie
Classic Cheese Pie with your choice of toppings :Homemade Sausage, Pepperoni, Homemade Meatballs, Grilled Zucchini, Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Basil Tomatoes, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese
Big Willie's
Sicilian Pies
Thick Crust Rectangular Pizza
Classic
San Marzano Tomatoes Sauce, Cupping Pepperoni, Grande Mozzarella, Caramelized Red Onion
Sofie
Classic Sicilian Dough, Homemade Meatballs/Fennel Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Basil Tomatoes, Ricotta Cheese, Grande Ricotta Cheese, Basil
Rosie
Parmigiano Cream, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Zucchini, Mushroom, Spinach, Basil Tomatoes, Grande Mozzarella, Sundried Tomatoes, Pesto
Big Willie's
Sweet Finish
Cannoli
Classic NY Chocolate Chip Cannoli
Pie Eater
testimonials
"Today was the first time I placed an order for Big Willie’s Pizza, but it sure won’t be the last! The “Big Willie Neapolitan,” really hit-the-spot. And the cannoli? Just like my Grandma used to make! I bought a “Sophie,” Sicilian pizza as a surprise for my son when he returns from a trip out of the country tomorrow, and Willie even wrapped up the cannoli ingredients separately, so we can make them fresh tomorrow! I don’t know any other business where you can get that kind of service. We spent a few minutes chatting when he delivered my pizzas, and it’s obvious that his heart is in every pie he makes!"
"Ordered pizzas from Big Willies Pizza Pies for a Cause today. The pictures don’t do them justice. Excellent flavor and we especially loved the regular crust! We ordered the Pesto Lover, Classic and Rosie"
👍🏽👍🏽 Chef @williedepascale thank you Big Willie for delivering the Best Pizza to my home Yesterday. The ingredients you use and the bread was AMAZING!!! You go New Yorker love you Chef thank you for 25 plus years of friendship as well. GET A PIE IN YOUR FACE PEOPLES 🥇let him know I sent you
The pizza was fantastic, and the cannoli was perfect. I skipped lunch today and boy was it worth it! Thanks very much!
We just finished your pizza from yesterday. It was great! Pesto sauce is a favorite of our family and your pesto is the best, delicious! We’ll be returning customers.
The Sicilian is just like the back home in the Bronx, the cannoli was great too! We will definitely order again and try out another type!
your pizzas are DIVINE!!! I’m still thinking about it, it was beyond my expectations. My sister tasted a little piece and she wanted a menu and I didn’t have any left.
Willie, you made me proud in recommending your pies. My son and his family are raving with delight. Once again, thank you very much 👏🤙🏾The Green Thing is the bomb 😄
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“Chef Willie is doing what he LOVES! Creating delicious food and making people smile! He is giving back to our community by donating proceeds to hospitality employees unable to work due to crazy state restrictions. The Pizza is made from scratch; dough, sauces, sausages, meatballs, EVERYTHING! He even gets the cheese from a special purveyor, no ordinary mozzarella on this pizza! The thing about Willie is that he is kind of a perfectionist, which brings me to my main point here..... THE PIZZA IS DELICIOUS! So... call, text, dm or instant message him to order, he will also deliver for only $2 bucks. Order up and eat up, you will be helping another family by simply enjoying a great pizza ”