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Philomena

4.3 (458 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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PHILOMENA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Hipster
Casual
Good for kids

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House made sausage with rapini mozzarella fior de latte
Stephanie W.

This is a long overdue posting of our tasty pizza prepared by a smiling pizzaiola and served with a smile.

Pretty old nasty lettuce bottled ceasar dressing
Hector S.

Food was very basic kinda bad tbh i feel like i can make better pizza at home . Chef needs to step it up the ceasar salad was pretty bad they gave me old lettuce and the sauce tasted like it came out a bottle not fresh made at all . The server was really pretty and nice mexican American latina. Im not going to give it one star becouse im not a hater and theres room for improvement mainly on the chefs or managers side but the food was not that good tbh i just went off the reviews surprised the ratings are so high tbh.

hazy IPA
Cynthia P.

This is a local pizza spot in Oakland! My friends and I decided to come by to catch up and watch the Warriors game that they play on Tv! Since it was a Tuesday, they also had trivia night! We had called to make a small reservation since this place could get busy. The decoration was wonderful! It was all ready for Halloween. There were many beers to choose from. You're able to sample the beers as well! We ended up choosing the Hazy IPA and west coast IPA. There was a hint of a cinnamon after taste to the Hazy IPA that I enjoyed. As for the food, we chose to get the Garlic Thai Wings, Buffalo Wings, large waffle fries, and half Mushrooms and Half Miss Piggy pizza! AND BEIGNETS!!! Everything was delicious. Overall, the vibes were great, the food was great, and the service was great! This is definitely a good casual place to meet up with friends and hang out!

Jay R.

We ordered 2 personal (10") pizzas. I got the pineapple and ham one because it's my go-to pizza option. I have to say, I was very underwhelmed. Was it a pineapple and ham pizza? Yes. Would I come here again? Maybe not for the pizza. Something's missing...maybe seasoning the crust? Domino's tastes better and is more affordable for sure. If you like the Costco supreme pizza, then you might like the one that has olives on it.

Caesar Salad
Lily S.

We ordered delivery from Philomena and really enjoyed the food. They have 16" and 10" pizzas. There's lots of specialty pizzas on the menu, but we decided to do a couple of build-your-own pizzas. They also have salads and wings. Everything was very tasty. I found the outer pizza crust a bit hard, but that could have been due to the transit time for our delivery. What we ordered: + Ham & pineapple - great flavor + Sausage, mushroom, olives - this was a good combo + Caesar salad - nice and still crisp (we asked for dressing on the side) + Chicken wings - very yummy

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Ws U.

Shoutout to the girl behind the bar tonight. Her customer awareness and hospitality does not go unseen. She was attentive and warm. She truly made my experience worth it. We ordered chicken wings and a pizza to go. Excited to try this place out.

Angela R. K.

Philomena pizza is everything a local spot should be. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed like family--warm smiles, genuine hospitality, and a cozy, family-oriented atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The pizza is hands-down some of the best around: perfectly cooked crust, fresh ingredients, and flavors you can tell are made with care and pride. Every bite feels like comfort food done right. And don't even think about skipping dessert--because their desserts are next-level. Truly the best dessert I've had from a pizzeria, and the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. It's more than just great food--it's heart, community, and quality all in one place. If you're looking for incredible pizza, unforgettable desserts, and a place that makes you feel at home, Luci and Kyle were amazing! We'll be back again and again.

Corinne J.

Order delivery from here frequently when I'm in Oakland. It is, in my opinion, the best pizza and wings in the area. I particularly love the Margherita pizza (which I eat too fast to ever remember a picture) and extra crispy classic buffalo wings. Their blue cheese is AMAZING, and I always order extra for later. They don't let you make substitutions on their specialty pizzas but you can always make your own however you like and it turns out amazing. While I have never been into the actual restaurant the host was amazingly helpful when there was a delivery issue.

Chicken Wings 8 pc with garlic Thai sauce

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Great service. Excellent crust. Good value. Bar stools not so comfortable for staying a while.

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Lucy L.

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Lucy L.

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5 months ago

Amazing pizza, great staff, awesome vibes. The Miss Piggy pizza is probably the best pizza I've ever had.

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Lucy L.

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Lucy L.

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1 year ago

Great pizza. My favorites are the harborside and the garlic garden. Great place to hang.

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Lucy L.

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2 years ago

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Michael R.

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1 year ago

Food and service is great. Very very good pizza and the service workers were nice and helpful

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Ask the Community - Philomena

Is this wood fired pizza?

Hello Noelle. We do New York-style crust with some California toppings/flair. We use gas-fired deck ovens.

Hello, Is there seating with back support where one's feet would touch the ground, or are seats/tables bar height? Would love to try this place but bar height seating causes…

They have outdoor seating in the front that have seats with back support.

How many TVs do they have?

Four tvs

Any updates on when Philomena will be reopening?

I live a few blocks away and still no sign of when they will reopen. Still boarded up. Apparently it was to renovate but it's been awhile.

You guys open for regular service?

I'm pretty sure the best thing to do is give them a call. I know my pizza place by my house is open, but you cant dine in. Only pickup or delivery. No restaurants should have dine in options at this moment in time.

Are you dog friendly?

We have outside seating for dogs and people :)

Do they have Gluten-free options?

Yes, we use Mariposa's 10" dough for GF pizzas. Both Wing options are gluten free as well. Please keep in mind that our restaurant is covered in flour from head to toe. So if dangerously sensitive please consider there may be traces of wheat… Read more

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1.9 mi
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Philomena - pizza - Updated May 2026

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