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Pizzaiolo
Authentic wood-fired pizzas and Italian classics in the heart of Oakland's Temescal.
4.4(5 reviews)
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italian
italian
breakfast-and-brunch
About Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo is a beloved Italian restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood, known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to high-quality, authentic cuisine. Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and creative brunch offerings, we use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft memorable meals. With a walk-in-only policy, dim lighting, and attentive service, we offer an upscale casual dining experience perfect for dates, family gatherings, or neighborhood outings. Our menu features classics like Caesar salad, prosciutto pizza, and seasonal cocktails, making us a staple for Oakland food lovers.
Business Info
Location
5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Services Offered
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.
Reviews
4.4(5 reviews)
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Davoud Kermaninejad
via Google
12 days 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.
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Ping Vithayavia Google
18 days 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!
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Ellis Ottvia Google
6 months 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!
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Timvia Google
8 months 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
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Michelle Vvia Google
8 months 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.
