Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria offers a Sicilian pan pizza that lands between a traditional Chicago deep-dish and a thick-crust rectangular pie, with a high, doughy base, tomato-forward sauce, and plenty of cheese.[4][5][8] The pan bake creates a crisp, oily underside and caramelized edges where the cheese meets the metal. Biting into a slice, you get a dense but soft interior with stretches of molten cheese and a bright, slightly sweet tomato layer on top. Reviewers and local lists often mention this style alongside the deep-dish as one of the heavier, indulgent options in San Diego’s pizza scene.[4][5][8]