Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
(510) 652-4888
22 Reviews
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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Hours:
M-Th 5.30p-10p
F-Sa 5.30p-10.30p
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Italian Pizza
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Wine List Local Favorite Notable Chef Family Style Dining Family-Friendly Dining
What People are Saying about Pizzaiolo
The Editor
Gina Goff
CitysearchThe SceneHoused in a former hardware store, this bustling eatery features stripped-down brick walls, hardwood floors and an exhibition kitchen with a beautifully tiled wood-fire oven. Near the entrance, a long bar seats solo…
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Save Time
Reservations are not accepted. Arrive early in the evening or risk an hour-plus wait.
Know Before You Go
The small kitchen often has trouble keeping up with orders; expect sluggish service on busy nights.
The Extras
Rather than featuring a signature combination, the Pizzaiolo pie is topped with whatever the chef fancies at the moment.
What to Drink
The wine list covers an impressive range--from a crisp and light pinot grigio to a full-bodied dashe; most are available by the glass.
All Reviewers
Pizza Parlor with a Bistro Flair
What a charming little place. My sister held a surprise birthday party for her husband, there were 16 of...
Great Pizza, mediocre everything else...
Ate here last night with a group of 4. We arrived early but because the bar was packed went across the street and down half a block to a great little wine bar we noticed on the way in. We returned right at our reservation time and were…
Best food on the planet, friendly service, party in your mouth
After going to Pizzaiolo, I finally knew what it was like to taste true gormet food. I consider myself a picky eater, but just the presentation of the food alone made it appetizing to me. The food is a new experience every time I step…
