Look, we love a good glass of Chianti with a Margherita as much as the next person. But if you're still defaulting to the wine list every time you sit down at Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach, you're leaving money's worth on the table — and not in the fiscally responsible way we usually advocate.

Here's the thing: Tony's cocktail program is genuinely excellent, and it's been flying under the radar for far too long, overshadowed by the (admittedly legendary) pizza. We get it. When a place is famous for one thing, you tend to laser-focus on that one thing. But the cocktail menu at Tony's deserves a serious look.

The drinks are well-crafted, thoughtfully paired, and — here's the part that matters — reasonably priced for what you're getting. In a city where a mediocre Old Fashioned can run you $18 at some overcrowded SoMa bar, finding quality cocktails at a spot you're already going to eat at is just good economic sense. You're consolidating your evening spending into one location with two excellent offerings. That's efficiency, people.

San Francisco's restaurant scene is packed with places that charge a premium for vibes and location while delivering underwhelming food and drink. Tony's is the opposite — a place that built its reputation on substance and keeps quietly adding value. The cocktail menu is proof of that philosophy.

So next time you're grabbing a table on Stockton Street, skip the default Pinot Grigio and ask your server what's good behind the bar. You might find that the best-kept secret at one of North Beach's most famous pizzerias isn't on the pizza menu at all.

Your wallet — and your taste buds — will thank you.