Skip to Main content
  • The BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE

    • Home
    • /
    • Cardiff by the Sea
    • /
    • The BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE
    • /
    • Online Ordering
    Restaurant banner image
    Pizza

    The BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE

    148 Aberdeen Dr

    Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007


    Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant


    Call

    Hours

    Directions

    Gift Cards

    Beer & Other Alcohol
    Wine
    Main Food Menus
    Sides
    Build Your Own Pizzas
    Specialty Pizzas
    Specials
    Retail
    Pizza (test)
    ‌
    ‌

    Featured Items

    • 16" Build Your Own Cheese

      16" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $20.00
    • 16" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 12" Build Your Own Cheese

      12" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $17.00

    Beer & Other Alcohol

    Bottles & Cans

    • Donna's Pickle Beer

      $5.00
    • Coors Banquet BTL 12 oz.

      $4.00
    • Stone Delicious 12oz BTL

      $6.00
    • Athletic IPA NA 12 oz. CAN

      $6.50
    • Athletic HAZY IPA NA 12 oz. CAN

      $6.50
    • Corona N/A 12 oz. BTL

      $5.00
    • White Claw Black Cherry CAN

      $7.00
    • White Claw Mango CAN

      $7.00
    • Ashland Blackberry Lemonade 12 oz. CAN

      $8.00
    • Juneshine Midnight P-Killer 12oz. CAN

      $8.50
    • Juneshine Grapefruit Paloma 12 oz. CAN

      $8.50
    • Schilling Mango Excelsior Imperial Cider 12 oz. CAN

      $9.00
    • Schilling Local Legend Cider 12 oz. CAN

      $7.00

    Wine

    White Wine Bottle

    • Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc BTL

      $44.00
    • Diatom Chardonnay BTL

      $55.00
    • Esprit Rose BTL

      $50.00
    • Sea Cove Sav Blanc BTL

      $48.00
    • Hendry Albarino BTL

      $50.00
    • Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin BTL

      OUT OF STOCK
      $44.00
    • Getrank Gruner Veltliner BTL

      $38.00
    • J Roget Sparkling BTL

      $28.00
    • JCB No 21 Brut Sparkling 1/2 BTL

      $39.00

    Red Wine Bottle

    • Cote Mas Syrah/Grenache Liter

      $40.00
    • Vignerons Pinot Noir Liter

      $64.00
    • Broadley "Pinot" BTL

      $56.00
    • I Love Pizza Blend BTL

      $46.00
    • Jasci Montepulciano BTL

      $50.00
    • Saumur Cab Franc BTL

      $55.00
    • Sella & Mosca Cannonau BTL

      $55.00
    • Binario Tempranillo BTL

      $48.00
    • Loren Crossing Cabernet BTL

      $59.00
    • Cote du Rhone BTL

      $50.00
    • Mary Taylor Gamay BTL

      $46.00
    • Vino Noble Salcheto BTL

      $59.00

    Main Food Menus

    For The Table

    • Reg French Fries

      $6.00
    • Truffle & Parm Fries

      Truffle & Parm Frites Our house shoestring fries dusted with parmesan and truffle oil & served with our roasted garlic aioli & Besta-Wan’s famous ranch
      $13.00
    • Besta-Wan Deviled Eggs

      Local Hiliker’s Ranch eggs filled with our deviled egg mixture, chives and topped with chicago caviar (giardiniera relish) (vegetarian)
      $9.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      Crispy Brussels, Chili Crisp, Fresh Basil, Parmesan, Wildflower Honey
      $9.00
    • Sicilian Style Meatballs

      Sicilian Style Beef Meatballs Natural Angus Beef, Garlic, Breadcrumbs, Marjoram, Parsley, Romano Cheese, Rustic Tomato Sauce & House-Made Garlic Bread
      $14.00
    • Spinach and Artichoke Dip

      Oven Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip, baby spinach, caramelized shallots & garlic, artichoke hearts, parmesan & cream cheese, house fried corn tortilla chips
      $13.00
    • Burrata & Spring Strawberry

      Burrata & Spring Strawberry creamy burrata cheese, local strawberries, basil, balsamic, pistachio, toasted baugette
      $13.00
    • Cheesy Garlic Bread

      Garlic Bread topped with mozzarella cheese and served with house marinara
      $7.00+
    • Calamari Fritti

      Lemon, red sauce, and caper aioli
      $15.00
    • Calabrian Shrimp Scampi

      CALABRIAN WHITE SHRIMP SCAMPI Calabrian Chili Butter, Lemon, Parsley, Garlic Bread
      $14.00
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

      four or eight pieces, marinara & ranch
      $9.00+
    • Bar Chips

      House Fried Potato Chips served with our addictive ranch dressing
      $5.00
    • Tots

      Truffle Pecorino +3
      $5.00

    Bowls

    • House Salad

      romaine, cucumber, tomato, cheddar & jack cheese, red onion, crouton, choice of ranch, blue cheese, Italian, caesar or oil and vinegar
      $9.00+
    • Besta Salad

      Mixed greens tossed with feta cheese, anjou pears, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette
      $10.00+
    • Italian Chop Chop

      Chopped iceberg & radicchio along with pepperoni, salami, chickpeas, provolone cheese, peperoncini, tomatoes, red onion, and our house peppercorn oregano vinaigrette
      $13.00+
    • Cardiff Cobb

      Romaine lettuce, avocado, crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes, roasted chicken, blue cheese, and our addictive ranch dressing
      $14.00+
    • Tijuana Caesar

      Romaine heart, reggiano cheese, and garlic croutons
      $10.00+
    • The Coastal Bowl

      choice of a 56 oz Wild Isle Salmon or 8 pcs of harissa marinated and sauteed shrimp served with brown rice, baby spinach, chili crisp cucumber, fresh avocado, hemp seeds and a green onion & teriyaki mirin sauce
      $25.00

    Wings

    • 4 Pcs Chicken Wing

      House-brined and fried jumbo wings, choice of Buffalo, Daytona (Buffalo & BBQ, Sweet Chili or Peanut
      $10.50
    • 8 Pcs Chicken Wing

      House-brined and fried jumbo wings, choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Sweet Chili or Peanut
      $18.00

    Handhelds

    • Besta Burger

      Our almost famous smash-burger served with bread & butter pickles, red onion, American cheese, Besta spread, and a toasted brioche bun
      $19.00
    • "The Italian Job" Hero Sandwich

      “The Italian Job” Our Play on a Classic NY Hero Mortadella, Salami, Tavern Ham, Sopressata, Tomato, Iceberg & Radicchio, Pepperoncini, Dijonnaise, Oregano Vinaigrette, Turano Roll Choice of Fries, Tots or House Salad
      $17.00
    • Chronic Burger

      Bacon, Avocado, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Seeded Brioche Bun
      $20.00
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

      A flour tortilla wrapped around our house caesar salad with crispy chicken, avocado puree and garlic croutons.
      $17.00
    • Chicago Italian Beef

      garlic & herb roasted beef, spicy giardinera, peppers & onions, toasted turano roll
      $18.00
    • Adult Chicken Strips

      $13.75

    Pastas & Plates

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Rigatoni pasta served with our home-made vodka sauce and served with fresh basil parmesan & garlic bread
      $19.00
    • Penne Bolognese

      Our House-Made Three Meat Bolognese served with organic lumache (snail shell) pasta, beef, veal, pork, pancetta, tomato, garlic, onion, fresh thyme & parsley, grana padano cheese, garlic bread
      $22.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      The Wan’s Spaghetti & Meatballs All-beef meatballs, slow-simmered red sauce, toasted garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan, whipped ricotta, herbed garlic bread
      $21.00
    • Steak Con Frites

      8oz Prime Steak Frite crispy house fries, sauteed spinach, chimichurri, garlic aioli
      $30.00
    • Salmon Con Frites

      5 oz Wild Isle Salmon pan seared and served with sauteed baby spinach, crispy house fries, chimichurri & roasted garlic aioli
      $25.00
    • Brick Chicken Con Frites

      Two Crispy Skin Boneless Brick Chicken Thighs served with sauteed baby spinach, crispy house fries, chimichurri & roasted garlic aioli
      $22.00
    • Rigatoni Pomodoro

      Rigatoni pasta tossed in our homemade pomodoro sauce, fresh basil and parmesan. Served with our house-made garlic bread
      $16.00

    Kids

    • Macaroni

      Macaroni pasta tossed in your choice of butter, butter & parmesan or house marinara sauce
      $8.50
    • Grilled Cheese

      Sliced Brioche griddled with cheese and served with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      2 chicken tenders breaded and fried until golden brown and served with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Pizza (9" Individual)

      Choice of cheese, sausage or pepperoni
      $8.50
    • PB&J

      Sliced Brioche spread with peanut butter and jelly and served with fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Burger

      A single patty griddled and served on our brioche bun along with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50

    Sweets

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $3.50
    • Besta Wan Brownie

      A fudgy gluten free chocolate brownie made in house and finished with powdered sugar and caramel sauce
      $3.50
    • Sundae

      a warm chocolate chip pr peanut butter cup cookie, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, flaky sea salt & whipped cream
      $8.00
    • Besta Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

      $4.00
    • Root Beer Float

      $7.00

    Sides

    Sides Sauces

    • Ranch 2.5 oz Side

      $0.85
    • Mayonnaise 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Cabo Ranch 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Au Jus 3 ozs Side

      $1.00
    • Au Jus 6 ozs Side

      $2.00
    • Hot Honey 2.5 oz Side

      $3.00
    • Marinara 3.25 oz Side

      $1.50
    • Marinara 6 oz Side

      $3.00
    • Balsamic Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • BBQ 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Besta Spread 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Buffalo Sauce 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Caesar Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Hollandaise 2.5 oz Side (available Saturday & Sundays Only from 9am-1:15pm)

      Only available on Saturday & Sundays from 9am-1:15pm
      $2.00
    • Italian Vinaigrette 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Maple Syrup 2.5 oz Side

      $2.00
    • Peanut Sauce 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Pizza Sauce 3.25 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Sweet Chili 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Ranch 16oz. Deli

      $8.00

    Side Proteins

    • Side Burger Patty

      $5.00
    • Side Boiled Egg

      $2.50
    • Side Sliced Beef

      $6.50
    • Side Pepperoni

      $3.00
    • Side Anchovies

      $3.50
    • Side Italian Sausage

      $4.00
    • Single Meatball

      $3.50
    • Side 6 Calabrian Shrimp

      $9.00
    • Side 5 oz Wild Isle Salmon

      $14.00

    Veg & Fruit Sides

    • Side Sliced Tomato

      $1.50
    • Side Lettuce

      $1.00
    • Side Sauteed Mushrooms

      $2.00
    • Side Sauteed Peppers & Onions

      $2.00
    • Side Avocado

      $2.50
    • Side Celery

      $1.50
    • Side Artichokes

      $3.00
    • Side Jalapeno

      $1.00
    • Side Grapes

      $2.00

    Side Breads / Chips

    • Side Garlic Bread (2pcs)

      $2.75
    • Side Burger Bun

      $4.00
    • Side Sourdough

      $3.00
    • Side English Muffin

      $3.00
    • Side Levain Bread

      $3.00
    • Side Croutons

      $1.50
    • Side Garlic Cheesy Bread (2 pcs)

      $4.00
    • Pizza Dough Ball

      $5.00
    • Large Side Tortilla Chips

      $4.00
    • Side Foccacia

      $2.00
    • Small Tortilla Chip Refill with Spinach Dip

    Sides Cheese

    • Side American Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Blue Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Cheddar Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Feta Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Mozzarella

      $2.00
    • Side Parmesan Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Pepper-jack Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Provolone Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Romano Cheese

      $2.00

    Build Your Own Pizzas

    Build Your Own Pizza

    • 9" Build Your Own Cheese

      9" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $11.00
    • 12" Build Your Own Cheese

      12" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $17.00
    • 16" Build Your Own Cheese

      16" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $20.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Style Build Your Own Cheese

      8" x 10" Pan Style Detroit Pizza
      $17.00

    Specialty Pizzas

    1/2 & 1/2 Specialty Only

    • 12" Half/Half Specialty

    • 16" Half/Half Specialty

    • 8" x 10" Detroit Half/Half Specialty

    Weekly Specialty Pizza

    La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle Available in our thin crust tavern style or pan style detroit pizza
    • 12" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $25.00
    • 16" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Pan Style Detroit Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $24.00

    Abe Froman

    • 12" Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $25.00
    • 16" Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $25.00

    Alla Vodka

    • 12" Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $25.00
    • 16" Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $25.00

    Banks

    canadian bacon, sausage, jalapeños, pepperoni & pineapple
    • 12" Banks

      $25.00
    • 16" Banks

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Banks

      $25.00

    Beardown

    • 12" Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $25.00
    • 16" Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $25.00

    Besta Wan

    • 12" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $25.00
    • 16" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $25.00

    Eat Your Veggies

    • 12" Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $25.00
    • 16" Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $25.00

    Kraut-Za

    red sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, pepperoni, sauerkraut, chile flake
    • 12" Kraut-Za

      $25.00
    • 16" Kraut-Za

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Kraut-Za

      $25.00

    Primo's Pie

    • 12" BBQ Chicken

      $25.00
    • 16" BBQ Chicken

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit BBQ Chicken

      $25.00

    Savannah White

    • 12" Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $25.00
    • 16" Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $25.00

    Spicy Sgt Pepper

    • 12" Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $25.00
    • 16" Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $25.00

    The Cheef

    • 12" Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $25.00
    • 16" Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $25.00

    You Bacon Me Crazy

    our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
    • 12" You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00
    • 16" You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00

    Calabrian Crush

    red sauce, italian sausage, calabrian chili, fresh basil, burrata cheese & hot honey finish
    • 12" Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00
    • 16" Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00

    Specials

    Daily Specials

    • Whipped Feta & Yogurt Dip

      Whipped Feta & Yogurt Dip creamy feta, greek yogurt, ricotta, lemon zest, pistachio, shishito pepper & green onion relish, hot honey, toasted crostini
      $15.00
    • Blackened Cherry Snapper Sandwich

      Blackened Cherry Snapper Sandwich fermented chile & citrus tartar sauce, iceberg lettuce, avocado, toasted brioche bun
      $20.00
    • Bumpmisu

      A summer collab between Bump Coffee & The Wan It’s our take on tiramisu layered with rich whipped mascarpone, toffee bar crunch, cocoa powder & Bump Coffee cold brew-soaked ladyfingers olive oil, and toasted pistachios.
      $11.00

    Retail

    Hats

    • Foamy Low Brim Red

      $20.00
    • Navy / Navy Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Navy / White Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Black / White Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Manmosa Flat Bill Camo

      Black Camo Classic Yupoong
      $28.00
    • Foamy Black "The Wan"

      $20.00

    Hoodies

    • OG Papa Hoodie Gray

      OUT OF STOCK
      $50.00
    • Navy Sea & Palm Hoodie

      $50.00

    Stickers

    • Big OG Besta Wan

      $2.00

    Glassware

    • The-Wan Wine Glass

      $8.00

    T-Shirts

    • Light Grey Endless Pizza

      $10.00
    • White Cardiff by the Sea

      $10.00
    • Charcoal Grey Cardiff by the Sea

      $10.00
    • The Wan All Black

      $30.00
    • Dark Navy Papa Pouccini

      $30.00
    • OG Besta W/Papa

      $30.00
    • Dark Grey OG V-Neck

      $30.00

    Pizza (test)

    Build Your Own Pizzas (Test)

    • BYO Tavern 9"

    • BYO Tavern 12"

    • BYO Tavern 16"

    • BYO Detroit 8" x 10"

    Besta's Specialty Pizzas (Test)

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 9"

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 12"

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 16"

    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    A Cardiff Staple Since 1965 serving tavern style American & Italian favorites with a side of cool So Cal 70's vibe!

    Location

    148 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

    Directions