
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5008 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 652-4888
Website: http://www.pizzaiolooakland.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: pizzaiolooakland.com
Order: Order online
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Reviews
The vibe, the décor, the lighting — everything is on point. The staff is welcoming and attentive, and even the music selection was perfect.
10/10. Congratulations to the whole team — you’re doing an outstanding job.
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!
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
The crust? Golden, airy, and just chewy enough to make you close your eyes for a second—as if you’re thanking the universe for wheat. The sauce tastes like tomatoes that spent their childhood summers sunbathing in Italy, and the cheese melts in a way that makes you wonder if gravity works differently in this kitchen.
Every bite feels like a tiny celebration. A confetti cannon of flavor. A late-night jazz riff turned edible.
Good music hums through the space, the kind that makes the room feel alive without asking for attention. The staff moves with the easy confidence of people who know they’re serving something worth remembering, and the vibe is cozy, quirky, and inviting.
If you want a meal that feels less like dinner and more like a charming detour into a softer, tastier universe, Pizzaola is where you should drift next.