Empire Pizza

Restaurant · PizzaUnion Square

2 dishes marked gluten free

17 dishesmenu read 11 Novempirepizzasf.com

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Real Deal Pies

Plain Pie (18")$31
Tomato, fresh & aged mozz, pecorino romano, basil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Pepperoni Pie (18")$38
Ezzo pepps, tomato, fresh & aged mozz, pecorino romano, basil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Sausage Pie (18")$36
Our Duroc pork sausage, tomato, fresh & aged mozz, basil, pecorino romano, bell peppers, fennel pollen
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
White Pie$33
Ricotta, fresh mozz, aged provolone, EVOO, parsley. Sesame seeds on the crust
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Chopin' Broccoli$35
Broccoli rabe, ricotta, fresh mozz, aged provolone, garlic EVOO. Sesame seeds on the crust
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Meatball Pie$36
Our homemade meatballs, ricotta, fresh mozz, aged provolone, basil, EVOO
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta, provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Eggplant Parm Pie
Eggplant, aged mozz, provolone, tomato sauce, basil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)

Square Pies

Plain Square$34
Aged mozz, slow-cooked tomato sauce, pecorino romano
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Gluten-Free Plain Square$38
Free of gluten. Gluten: Described as gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Gluten-Free Pepperoni Square$42
Free of gluten. Gluten: Described as gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)

Classics

Meatball Hero$16.50
Slow-cooked meatballs, fresh mozz, aged provolone, pecorino romano, basil, tomato sauce, on a seeded roll made from our fresh pizza dough
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino, provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Eggplant Hero
Crisp eggplant, fresh mozz, aged provolone, our spicy sauce, basil, on a seeded roll made from our fresh pizza dough
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)

Additional

Penne in Vodka Sauce$15
Penne baked with vodka sauce, mozz & herbed breadcrumbs
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists penne, breadcrumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Garlic Knots$3
Dipped in our roasted garlic oil, sprinkled with parm, served with marinara
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)
Empire Meatballs$15
Homemade beef & pork meatballs, red sauce

Salad

The Pizza Shop Salad$6.95
Romaine, salami, aged provolone, red cabbage, carrot, pepperoncini, our Italian dressing
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists provolone): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)

Dessert

Gelato or Sorbet$6.75
4oz; vanilla, chocolate, cherry or passionfruit sorbet
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gelato): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (empirepizzasf.com)

The menu’s own key: † Not a gluten-free facility

What the menu says† Not a gluten-free facility (printed on the menu, marked against the gluten-free pies)

† Not a gluten-free facility (printed on the menu, marked against the gluten-free pies)

Good to know

Pub

Kids welcome (5)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: 5 dishes on the “Kids Menu” menu · source for Kids welcome (5)
Has a kids menu (5)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: 5 dishes on the “Kids Menu” menu · source for Has a kids menu (5)
Vegetarian dishes (12)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: 12 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu · source for Vegetarian dishes (12)
Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: 1 vegan dish marked on the menu · source for Vegan dishes (1)
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via SevenRooms · source for Takes bookings

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	688 Mission Street, Union Square
Area	San Francisco
Kind	Restaurant · Pizza
Website	empirepizzasf.com
Menu read	11 Nov 2026 from empirepizzasf.com
Hours	Monday11am–8pm Tuesday11am–8pm Wednesday11am–8pm Thursday11am–8pm Friday11am–8pm Saturday11am–8pm Sunday11am–8pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

empirepizzasf.com/_files/ugd/0d7351_ce93f9ffce1f4ed49e1b1dbfc64a2PDF · read 10 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Empire Pizza

Does Empire Pizza have gluten-free options?

Yes: 2 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Empire Pizza coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “† Not a gluten-free facility (printed on the menu, marked against the gluten-free pies)”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Empire Pizza open?

Monday: 11am–8pm. Tuesday: 11am–8pm. Wednesday: 11am–8pm. Thursday: 11am–8pm. Friday: 11am–8pm. Saturday: 11am–8pm. Sunday: 11am–8pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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