Location: Berkeley
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Where to eat Pizza food in Berkeley: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on Pizza food in Berkeley, California, United States. The counter-culture, flower power center of the 60s, bohemian Berkeley has evolved into a culinary and cultural travel scene. Shift into low gear and people-watch along quirky Telegraph Avenue while checking out the bookstores and cafes. After strolling through the UC Berkeley campus, the Berkeley Rose Garden and the Downtown Arts District, head into the hills for an outdoor adventure in Tilden Park or cruise down to the waterfront park, where the San Francisco skyline sparkles across the bay.
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10. Lanesplitter Pizza - West Berkeley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Brooklynexpat65
I remember when they first opened this place back in the late 90's. The two owners were both motorcycle enthusiasts. This was the original place and now they have about 4 or 5 places. I lived in Berkeley at that time and the pizza was average but there is something about the atmosphere here. The people were really cool and they stayed opened until something like 3:00 am. but I think they close earlier these days the pizza isn't bad at all and it's a cool place to hangout. Unfortunately I'm a pizza purist from Brooklyn, NY so I'm tough when it comes to rating pizza in particular. The owners are really, really nice guys so I enjoyed giving them business.
9. Gioia Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By JenTravels808
East coast transplant here, so glad I found this pizza place (they sell slices or pies) that is truly NYC-style (thin, floppy slices perfect for folding) but with Berkeley toppings (fresh, high quality produce) like plenty of earthy, fresh mushrooms piled on the Funghi, or kale or broccoli, all straight from the farmers market! Slices from giant 18" pies are reheated from already-baked pies (NYC-style) but full pies are made-to-order, hot & fresh! This is primarily a takeout joint, there are a few chairs along the wall if you want to eat in. (And don't forget to go to Hopkins Street Bakery next door for dessert).
8. Pizza MODA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By jamminj
Had dinner to go here while on a business trip to the City. Had a beer while waiting. Mostly micro brews and specialties on tap. Quite good.Ordered a mushroom, peperoni combo with a Ceasar salad with blue cheese dressing.Back in my hotel room had a bite of the salad.--To DIE for!! The bleu cheese was absolutely wonderful! Could have chucked the pizza right then.The pizza was very good, but nothing amazing. Service was very good and attentive-even though I was a carry out. I would definitely eat here again when I'm in town!
7. Paisan Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
New restaurant, part of local K2 group (TRex, Lalime, Sea Salt)
Reviewed By Filiz510
I often eat lunch here, either alone or with friends. They have lovely, substantial salads and generous sandwiches. (I'm not a great pizza eater, but many praise them for their pizzas too!) All vegetables and salad stuffs delivered straight from the farm every morning, with any remaining at the end of the day going to soup kitchens, etc. Eclectic dinner menu. Good for families with children, but with a large eating area that allows adults to dine quietly too. The remaining questions hard to fill in. I've eaten at all times of day! All good in their own ways.
6. Sliver Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By christopherpee
My wife and I love to come here and have a beer or two which comes with a small slice (Sliver!) of their delicious pizza during their happy hour which I believe is 4-6 daily but double check that before you go. They have a solid selection of about 7 or 8 craft beers on tap for the very reasonable price of $5 a pint. Quite frankly, 7 beers are enough for me to choose a good one or two from. Too many choices becomes a bad thing for me sometimes.
5. Gather
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Gather is a restaurant, café and organic bar with an outdoor patio in Downtown Berkeley.We serve seasonal farm food, sourced carefully and prepared thoughtfully, with a fairly priced menu for vegetarians and omnivores.Located in the David Brower Center, t
Reviewed By Guaifun A
Took my son there and we were both duly impressed with the food and service. At 1pm on a Sunday, the place was bustling. We sat at the bar and ordered gem salad, pork belly, hamburger, eggs w/spinach. And pilsners to wash them down with. The gem salad was the best. We had to ask what kind of dressing because it was that good -- creme fraiche. Who would've thought? My son devoured the pork belly and hamburger.My son insisted that I taste the burger and it was perfectly done right (m-rare) and juicy good. I recommend. The eggs were done perfectly but couldn't finish because it was just too much food. The service was great as we received a lot of attention to and through. I highly advise reservations.
4. Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas V
There are a lot of pizza choices in the Rockridge area, and this is the one that we keep coming back to for take away pizza. It's because the quality is very, very good. Service is sketchy. Some staff are nice, others rude. The prices keep edging up and up. But we like the quality.
3. Jupiter
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Brew Pub with oven fired pizza and a variety of other food
Reviewed By Arotake
Late lunch as a family on a Saturday. Nice feel to the place especially outside. Good range of beers for an American restaurant/bar. Service is pretty good but food itself only very average. The Caesar Salad and the wedges were poor but the pizzas were good. So, OK just overall.
2. Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas V
We are here every week for slices to go. The pizza is terrific and the quality is high, never changing. But the reception and service is often cold and unwelcoming, and the prices keep inching higher and higher.
1. Cheeseboard Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 767 reviews
Reviewed By Navigate783237
The Cheeseboard Collective has a winning strategy: make just one kind of vegetarian pizza every day (except Sunday and Monday), provide counter service only and offer it ready to eat or half-baked for heating up later.The dining area is smallish but airy and there's often live music. And, if Cheeseboard Pizza isn't open, you can buy the half-baked pizza at the Cheeseboard Bakery next door.
