Pizzaiolo

Name: Pizzaiolo
Address: 5008 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94609, US
Telephone: (510) 652-4888
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Wood-fired Italian dining in Oakland's Temescal—upscale casual, richly flavorful.

4.4(5 reviews)

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Pizzaiolo is an Oakland Italian restaurant famed for wood-fired pizzas and upscale casual dining. Walk-ins only, delivering a bustling, attentive-service experience. The menu highlights high-quality Italian fare, including a Caesar salad and cocktails like a strawberry Negroni when available, with gluten-free amaranth porridge for breakfast. Busy dinners can bring waits, but it’s a beloved Temescal staple.

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5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA

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5008 Telegraph Avenue

Oakland, CA, 94609

(510) 652-4888 www.pizzaiolooakland.com/

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Services

Wood-Fired Pizza

Handcrafted pizzas with a crispy, charred crust, featuring toppings like arugula, prosciutto, and seasonal mushrooms.

Housemade Pasta

Authentic Italian pasta dishes, including mushroom pasta and pork ragu, made fresh daily with high-quality ingredients.

Brunch and Breakfast

Creative brunch options like amaranth porridge and breakfast sandwiches, served in a cozy, welcoming setting.

Cocktails and Drinks

Seasonal cocktails such as the strawberry Negroni and happy hour spritz, plus a selection of beers and wines.

Walk-In Dining

No-reservations policy with indoor and outdoor seating, offering a lively, communal atmosphere for all guests.

4.40 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Davoud Kermaninejad

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· 8 months ago

615pm on a Friday night, 20 minute wait for a table for two, we ended up at a communal high top but that was fine. Place has a great vibe, very busy and dim light. Ordered some weird Caesar salad and an arugula and prosciutto pizza both were excellent. Service was great and had no issues despite it being very busy. They run a pretty tight ship. Funny how many parents dine there with their very young children, like infants and toddlers. Whatever floats your boat.

Ping Vithaya

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· 9 months ago

Excellent service and tasty food! The amaranth porridge (gluten free) was such a comfort food for my soul and the breakfast sandwich burger my friend got was the bomb. Good portion for the price. The servers were super sweet. Will come back again!

Ellis Ott

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· 1 year ago

I love that they operate by walk ins only. And if you do have to wait, just know it’s worth it. The staff are cute as hell, the service is attentive but not overbearing, and the food is worth the price. If you’re looking for wood fired pizza and upscale casual dining look no further. Do yourself a favor and order the Caesar salad and if it’s available the strawberry Negroni in addition to your pizza ;) This spot is definitely an Oakland staple to visit monthly if not weekly! And the temescal neighborhood has so many places to hop to after your meal!

Tim

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· 1 year ago

Decent Italian place, but not as good as it appears from how busy it is and the high reviews. The wait can be long. Put your name down and check back frequently. They don't call or text you. We waited almost 1 hr at dinner time on a Sat. They have indoor and outdoor seating (with heat lamps). Very dark inside. Small 1 page menu. Always a good thing. We ordered the mushroom pasta $36, pork ragu pasta $32, morel pizza (mushroom) $34, and panna pizza $29. Both pastas were housemade, high quality, good flavor, decent portion. While the pizzas had a great crust and were good overall, they were all charred. Both pizzas, one so severely charred that we asked for a new one, which they kindly provided. New one was still charred but much more edible. Check the bottom of your pizza before eating. The pizzas felt overpriced Overall, overrated Cons: overpriced, can't cook pizza properly, minimal service Pros: authentic food, high quality ingredients They add a 4% living wage that you can request to take off. I don't recommend this place. There are better options

Michelle V

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· 1 year ago

Had a lovely experience. Food was high quality and delicious. Wasn't fond of the salty olive oil gelato, but the happy hour spritz cocktail was refreshing.

ACRE Kitchen and Bar in Oakland blends Mediterranean, Italian, and American flavors. The vibrant restaurant earns praise for drinks, attentive bartenders, and a welcoming host. Guests celebrate special nights—New Year's Eve featured a live band and complimentary champagne—plus standout dishes like burrata with prosciutto, pesto pizza, wild mushroom pasta, and a bold Caesar.

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