* Nicest staff I've seen in a pizza joint ** Great array of…read morepizza options and shapes *** To-go options are reliable **** Cute and cozy spot with great views of active Park Street

Got the garbage pie and paired w drinks, it was a crowd pleaser!…read more I will say that I saw other pizzas w cup pepperoni and I think if this pizza had cup pepp it would have been GREAT. This pizza is very nostalgic. Like, pizza I had when I was a kid. I think I personally prefer a New York style pie, but again, I acknowledge this is personal preference.

Really nice sourdough thin-crust pizza with a nice chew and mouth feel. You can taste the sourdough…read moreand the thin crust has a nicely cooked and lightly charred bottom. Picked up a slice of pepperoni ($3.50) and slice of cheese pizza ($3) to go. They were nice to add an extra 1.5 inch sliver of cheese pizza with my order. Will definitely be back to get one of their seasonal whole pies next time at this locally owned pizza shop. Located at the corner of Ralph Appazato Parkway and Main St. in a very small parking lot (about 15 parking spots) between Tamee Thai and Hometown Donuts. Word of advice: the small parking lot only has 1 entry/exit point from Main St.

The pizza is thin crust and sourdough. The place is so clean. The lady at the register is so…read morenice and helpful. You can order a full pie with many options or at lunchtime you can get a slice of cheese for $3 or a slice of pepperoni for $3.50

The Star is always solid, and I actually haven't been to this location in forever. While in the…read morearea for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we wanted to duck into a spot with air conditioning for the family and of course, a yummy sit-down meal. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated pretty quickly upon walking in. We ordered Caesars, meatballs for the kiddo, a cheese thin crust, and a BYO thin crust with sausage/onion/pepp. We also grabbed some local brews too. There's something about their cornmeal crust I absolutely love. The pizza is light, crispy, and just a nice pie overall :) I didn't know they had lunch specials (personal deep dish or thin crust) and side mixed or Caesar until 3p. They also have a weekly happy hour from 3p-5:30p with cocktail/food/beer and wine discounts. Space is huge and super aesthetically pleasing. I believe the building was once an old bank now converted. Parking is tough around Park hehe, so leave room to nail a spot.

The Thin BBQ chicken is seriously the best pizza I've ever had. I've tried it twice and it did not…read moredisappoint me once. The ingredients taste so fresh! Fast and friendly service. I also really appreciate the $8 voucher for future use. This will be our family's go to for pizza nights!

Pizzeria Pappo was sooo fantastic! it was a full house, with both outside and inside filled to…read morecapacity. we were acknowledged immediately with big smiles and welcoming vibes. Every worker we encountered seemed genuinely happy to be there and to see us. we started with the anchovy stuffed olives and the fried cauliflower in a garlic sauce and not a morsel was left. for dinner we had a caesar salad, shrimp linguini and the summer pizza special, and all 3 were incredible! We ended with the soft serve ice cream and waddled our happy bellies out the door. all of us can't wait to return to try more of the menu Thank You Pappos!

Everything went well from the moment we walked in. Two very helpful and friendly ladies were there…read moretaking care of the customers. I wanted to try their pizza, especially their Margarita pizza which was one of the best I've had even including Italy. My friend had a slice of their daily special pizza and she raved over it. I can't remember what they called it but I tasted a small piece of it and I fully agreed with her that it was delicious. She also ordered a side of broccolini which was seasoned to perfection. The chef really knew how to season. I had plain water and my friend had Alameda coke. I've never heard of it but it's made in Alameda. It is a small place with about 10 tables and I don't know if there are outside seatings. I don't want to forget to mention the most delicious tiramisu. It melted in your mouth. We assured them that we will return soon and often.

Disappointed, I followed the reviews on help but I think those reviews are fake. Ordered veggie…read morewith chicken after along wait the pizza came out with raw veggies.on top of that zero customer service. Won't recommend this to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.

"Groovy Island Pizza Co" is a virtual brand operating out of what used to be Straw Hat Pizza in…read moreAlameda's Marina Village. Straw Hat is gone, and now it's a sports bar. But I'm guessing they still have pizza ovens, because there's a really good pizza kitchen there. Groovy Island Pizza gets 5-stars for VALUE alone! I ordered a Mushroom & Sausage Medium pizza, added pepperoni and more mozzarella, and the price was still under $20! Of course the price adds up as you pile on the toppings. First, this is a virtual brand and not a ghost kitchen. This is simply a real business selling pizzas over delivery apps. For some reason, they're using this crazy name. I ordered a medium "Mushroom & Sausage" Pizza. Then I added Pepperoni and more Mozzarella Cheese. Price $18.95. That's a medium pizza with 4 toppings. It was hellya good! It had my basic requirement for a good pizza....a thick blanket of cheese. Crust was soft, but lightly crispy. Even with pepperoni and sausage, it was not overly salty. It was just a good pizza, at a fair price.

Absolutely wonderful experience here for a last-minute birthday dinner…read more We didn't have a reservation for a Saturday night, but did not have to wait around 5:45pm for a party of 2. There is plenty of seating inside, by the bar, and outside in a heated patio. I ordered the spaghetti del Trabocco, as I love seafood and pasta, but have food intolerance to onion and garlic, which has always been challenging for me when going to Italian restaurants. However, the waiter informed me that this dish has no onions or garlic at all! I have never yet encountered a pasta dish with no garlic/onion and was beyond exhilarated that I would be able to order this dish. My husband got the lasagna, and we both ordered drinks. The drinks came out within a few minutes, along with yummy bread, vinegar and olive oil. The entrees took about 10 minutes to come out but they were well worth the wait. The scallops in the spaghetti were so soft, the shrimp were large, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. One of the clams was slightly salty but it did not ruin the dish. My husband enjoyed his lasagna as well, noting it was fulfilling. The best part of the night, was when I asked for a tiramisu to celebrate my birthday. Having tiramisu cake on my birthday holds personal sentimental value to me. Apparently, when the cook isn't busy, he'll come out and sing Happy Birthday to you! The cook was busy when my cake came out about 10 minutes after we finished our main dishes, but the waiter came to sing instead and he was wonderful, topping off the night to say the cake was complimentary. I was almost brought to tears by the gesture. The tiramisu was delicious, devoured too quick, even my husband approved, and I have been thinking of it ever since. I am so appreciative of how they made my birthday dinner a wonderful experience, the service, and the delicious food. Would definitely recommend and come again.

So I have held off doing a review for a long time because I was conflicted and just recently sort…read moreof figured out why. We have popped in here a lot over the years. Drinks and appetizers are great at the bar. Bartenders are nice. I think I had a cioppino or sea food stew once that was also really good. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks great. But here's the rub I finally figured out after talking about this place with my partner multiple times. There is tension in the air, a lot of it. Walking in you can feel it. Not sure where it's coming from since the owner, Gino I think, seems like a pretty nice and chill guy and interactions with him are always good and I see him interact with the staff in a positive way. So why the tension? Where is that coming from? Regardless, I don't need that tension and anxiety on my resume or in my tequila. For some reason I really wanted this place to be sort of a nice hang out and place to always go. Just hasn't panned out that way. We'll still go back at times and test the waters. Just not going to be one of our regular haunts. People seem to love it more than I currently do so there must be something there. Rounding up to 4.

Simply put, this is the best pizza I've had in the bay…read more Great variety, classics and unique options. All of them were great.

Visited 8/23/26 -…read more20" Pesto 43 This was a family favorite. Everyone loved every topping from the mushroom to the red onion! This one packs a bigger punch than the buratta while still getting that sweet flavor profile! Dipping the crust with the blend of pesto and burrata was perfect would definitely order again. - 20" Buratta 45 This was amazing. I loved the dollops of the sweet buratta and the freshness from the basil. I found the crust lack luster but I just started dipping it in the buratta which went well!

Sadly, the Alameda Post reported that due to structural problems in the restaurant floor, the La…read moreVal's closure is permanent. I will miss them.

4 stars for good food. Service was slow, and it's all self serve inside. The Val special or…read morebasically a combo pizza is the best option and the crust was cooked perfectly. Large size for $34 not bad.

The garden salad was fresh. The calzone with toppings of pepperoni and mushrooms was so delicious…read more The calzone had the right amount of cheese and the portion size was decent and reasonably priced. The proprietor who took my order only asked for payment after the food was prepared and not before which I thought was great customer decorum. I highly recommend this independent pizzeria in Alameda.

We first ate here three years ago and loved it so much we went back multiple times. We were excited…read moreto eat here again, so we ordered as we were driving in and picked the pizza up on our way. The owner is quite nice, the sauce is perfect, toppings are average, but the crust was far too burnt for our liking.

I liked the vibe of this place! Would probably come back here again to eat and enjoy a game to…read morewatch on their screens. We ordered to-go this time, and I ordered the bbq pizza with the pineapples. It was pretty good. Only downside is that custom pizzas seem to be more expensive than their menu pizzas, which kinda sucks because I like a simple pineapple and ham. We didn't stay long, but the service seemed nice and prompt. They gave us some ranch cups and peppers and cheese without asking, which is just good service, to me. Plenty of parking here.

1st time and will definitely come backPizza here is delicious and the wings are cooked to…read moreperfectio, crunchy and tasty. My favorite the cheese garlic bread. The drinks are amazing.