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Pizzaiolo
- Italian
- Oakland, CA
About this business
Anybody wanting to eat at Pizzaiolo around 8p is in for a little wait, and its easy to see why. Pizzaiolo, founded by an alum of the famous Chez Panisse in Berkeley, serves delicious gourmet pizza made fresh from prime, local ingredients and cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. This is not your average delivery pizza- this pizza is for adults, though people of all ages can enjoy it. The restaurant is designed with inclusiveness in mind, forming a parallel with the indiscriminate appeal of the pizza. The interior, which u... read more
Location details
5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great food, no respect for diners – I've been to Pizzaiolo about 12 times, many times last fall, then tapering off since. The food is fantastic, the calamari and garbanzo beans are a revelation, the pizzas sublime. Good wine list and good service. The food is truly some of the finest I've had in many years. The problems with this place could easily be fixed if the owners gave a damn about their diners. The lack of reservations is truly awful. The neighborhood is scary and cold, there is nothing at all enjoyable about standin... read more
Terrible experience!! – One word describes our experiencemiserable. The food was mediocre at best (we didnt try the pizza though weve heard they are good) and very disappointing. But the biggest complaint is the service. The wait staff was rude and arrogant and not attentive at all. They didnt acknowledge our arrival for several minutes, only to make us wait and finally seat us at the communal table (which had been empty the whole time). There are much better places to dine than here.
Good food, but... – I went here the other night with my friend. Our salad was delicious, but small and cost $9. We also ordered the sand dabs. The plate was large enough for us to split. The service was great and the vibe in the restaurant is laid back and warm. The food is good, but there is a tremendous wait (45 mins. on a Tuesday night). There is no waiting area and the bar was packed. You can wait outside, but it's not an area like Rockridge where you can at least walk around and check out a couple of stores while you wa... read more
La pizza perfetta! – We'd heard good things from the Chronicle and again from friends. We are so happy that we decided to try Pizzaiolo! We had to wait for 20 minutes for a table, but we ordered a bottle of wine at the bar, so that was no problem. If you're looking for pizza like you enjoyed in Italy - this is the place. Delicious! Original, but simple. We had a hard time finding the place (there's no sign outside!) It's directly across from Walgreen's - take the address. The ambiance was perfect. We highly recommend it!
Best pizza in the bay area, tremendous value – I came because the local magazine reviews raved about the place and I was not disappointed. Without a doubt one of the best gourmet pizza places in the bay area. I'm not sure why other reviewers complained about the service. The wait was long, but attests to the popularity of the place and the quality of the food. Once seated, I found the staff was knowledgeable and efficient. For the quality and quantity of the food, the prices are extremely reasonable. The wine list was a good... read more
Not Worth the Wait or Aggravation – I was looking forward to trying this place and was fine with the hour wait to get seated. We were given the worst seat in the place at the communal table in front of the kitchen door with the smell of bleach and the romantic ambiance of fluorescent lighting. We asked to be moved and were given the second worst table in the place next to the hallway to the bathroom. Simply put, the service stunk. The food was a bit simple and over priced. The lettuce salad was microscopic and salty. I had t... read more
Please turn off the Sting album – Yes, blasting a Sting album, not the Police, Sting. Doesn't really go....anyhow on to the food & wine. The food here is very mediocre, things you can make at home, but what makes it less pleasant than staying home is the loud corny music and the 3 servers who come to your table confused. The first was upset that we did not know what we wanted when he approached us 25 seconds after we were seated, then again 50 secnds later. The wine pours are CHINCY, maybe 2 oz for $7 to $9!!! The pizzas hav... read more
Pizza as it should always be! – I was there with other two friends, all from italy, and let me tell you, this is by far some of the best pizzas I have ever had, definitely the kind I am used to at home. Perfectly-cooked crust, delicious tomato sauce. Even the garlic in the marinara was not at all overpowering, as it is too often the case. Good wines and desserts, very cozy atmosphere and nice service. All in all a quite honest value for what we had: it's slightly pricey for a pizzeria, but, hey, this is a fancy place, not a ... read more
Sublime – I've been to Pizzaiolo several times, and the food has always been sublime. Things like smoky wood-oven calamari with garbanzo beans. I go back for that one dish alone! And there is no comparable pizza in the whole Bay Area.
Frequently asked questions about Pizzaiolo
How is Pizzaiolo rated?
Pizzaiolo has a 4.5 star rating with 862 reviews.
When is Pizzaiolo open?
Pizzaiolo is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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