Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Pizza Express

    4.0 (283 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Order Pizza Express Takeout or Delivery

    Pizza Express Photos

    Business Info

    PIZZA EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    Recommended Reviews - Pizza Express

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Garlic chicken By The Slice
    Tyra A.

    Little hole in the wall pizzeria that has been around for decades. Wonderful, down-to-earth service. As I was eating, one of the guests had come in with an issue and I overheard the owner genuinely extend his concerns and fixed the problem. Ordered the 'By The Slice' garlic chicken pizza and boy did it satisfy my most intense of pizza hankerings. I mean everything I could ever want in a slice: crust that was crispy to the bite, quality-cheesiness, fresh tomatoes and onions, an abundance of chicken! Around $10 for a huge slice. That pizza did not stand a chance against me. I would even go as far to say that this place is better than spots in New York! Pizza Express, please don't ever change.

    Large chicken tikka masala and cheese Breadsticks
    Genevie I.

    Ordered large Chicken Tikka Masala and cheese breadsticks for delivery. The food was delicious extremely fresh pizza and breadsticks. Hot on arrival not like other pizza places where it's warm by the time it gets to my home. The service was phenomenal the driver had amazing energy and vibe. Extremely pleasant customer service experience. Very nice man. I love that this place is family owned and has been around for years. I will be continue to order great pizza from this place. I strongly support this business and their amazing pizza. I strongly recommend! :)

    XL Half cheese half pepperoni

    This is my 6th visit at this small own business. I would just like to show appreciation for consistency of the taste of the pizza from this restaurant. My family and I will drive from Tennyson to Castro valley just for this pizza. We order simple pizza but the taste and dough is always a 10/10. They are super clean I always see the staff whom are making the pizzas constantly washing their hands and the store is clean inside. Support this small business if you're local in town you wouldn't be disappointed.

    12" Medium 11 Toppings Mozarella Pepperoni Salami 2x fresh garlic 2x mushroom Artichokes Red onion Jalapeno Black olives   Pizza Cookie
    Rob H.

    Alright I've gotten delivery from this place a few times and it's been on point every time. Chewy crust, not too thick, good quality toppings, love the tomato basil sauce... and with a stuffed crust/stuffed dough option, sheesh. Great sizes and quality especially for the prices, and I love that you can get up to an 11 topping of your choice supreme option for any size they sell, and only for a couple bucks more than the 3/4 topping options (Also love that they put plenty of toppings on but also don't overload the pizza...I'm a firm believer that too much on top can ruin a good pizza). Only downers is getting cheese on it is technically considered a topping on the customs, and apparently there's a secret chicken tikka masala pizza you just cant get through ordering takeout or delivery on Yelp :P but the pizza is so good, and I understand not everyone wants cheese and has to pay for it anyway only to have to request to take it off; I just couldn't downgrade the rating for that with a straight face, that's just a personal preference. But dying to try the masala pizza.... Tried my first dessert here, the pizza cookie; half of it didn't make it from the door to the counter, crispy and gooey chocolate chip, this was just done so right. Easily my new favorite pizza delivery place around, cheese charge aside lol.

    Hawaiian pizza with pepperoni and jalapeño
    Lauryn L.

    This is a great pizza joint! We ordered online and they had it ready in like 25ish minutes. It was so cheesy and tasty, not greasy at all. They have a good selection of soda at the front. Overall I will be coming back and trying their other pizzas :)

    Dan J.

    Tried the garlic chicken slice. First of all the smell is amazing I couldn't wait til my ride home and ate it on the drive home. The slice is loaded with toppings, no skimping here! The texture of the crust is great it's nice and crunchy. Pizza was made hot and fresh to order I waited 10 minutes max. Would highly recommend Pizza Express for great pizza if you're in the a

    Burnt one side. 12" Medium 2 Toppings Pizza
    Princess V.

    Ordered through door dash on a Saturday night. They close at midnight so I was glad I was still able to order, cut off for online ordering is at 10:45pm. I always pass this place on redwood rd, it looks like a quaint pizza place. I was going to order papa John's but decided to give this place a try. The pizza arrived timely within 30 minutes which was impressive. We ordered 1 medium 2 topping pizza (pepperoni and jalapeño). First thing I noticed was the pizza box was not sealed, no seal at all, which is very uncommon nowadays with the popularity of delivery services especially with meal delivery. We indicated to add utensils and condiments on the order, when it arrived, there were no cheese or pepper packets. It's fine as I always keep some in stock at the house. Now the pizza was flavorful, plenty of cheese, but the toppings were not generous. I will show the expectation vs reality photo. They even burnt one side of the pizza. Hopefully it was just an off night because I really wanted to like this place. I'm willing to give them another chance and maybe order the garlic chicken pizza everyone is raving about.

    Cheese pizza

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ray G.
    1
    35
    9

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tyra A.
    12
    12
    12

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ren V.
    3
    43
    23

    2 months ago

    Went here for a school fundraiser for the fist time and the tikka and garlic cheesebread tastes great!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Amazing service! Amazing food! A bunch of amazing with every bite. Will continue to go back a lot whenever I want pizza

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    AMAZING!!! THIS PLACE ROCKS!! I had garlic chicken slice. It was fully loaded with extra toppings. The service was excellent.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lauryn L.
    22
    53
    50

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan J.
    0
    90
    6

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Always abundance of toppings...clean outdoor seating indoor also. Friendly staff.. worth it.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Nice golf's and yummy pizza. I go there all the time, but I haven't tested delivery. Menu focuses on pizza; not sandwiches or other items.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Raaj D.
    15
    10
    12

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Pizza was amazing! Well balanced ratio of dough and cheese with the toppings. Definitely a hidden gem!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 1
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Good pizza in Castro Valley. Nice claw machine to play while you wait for food. Awesome!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    I usually get a slice of pizza for lunch - what a great deal! And the pizza is loaded and tastes fresh. Recommend for sure!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    they offer good pizza at a great price as well as excellent quality, crunchy and tasty crust

    Business owner information

    Photo of Pizza E.

    Pizza E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 8

    Pizza Express Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Pizza Express

    This place sounds amazing! is it only to go? no dine in?

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Buon Appetito Restaurant - Linguine papa pescatore

    Buon Appetito Restaurant

    3.7(1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    My family and I went around noon on Sunday to sit outside with our little dog…read more The basket of bread with the garlic tomato paste with soft fresh and delicious. The chicken marsala with mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables was delicious. The chicken Alfredo was spot on with great flavors as was the shrimp meal that had mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetable. The crème brûlée was fresh and yummy. Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit

    Came here at around 6pm on Sunday no reservations and got seated right away with a party of 5. The…read morecomplementary bread was fresh and delicious my kids enjoyed it. The crab cakes were ok. Didn't really hit the spot for me. I didn't taste any crab but it wasn't bad. My kids really enjoyed the calamari. Sauces were very good as well. Everyone enjoyed their food, it came out quick and fresh . Dessert was my favorite by far. The cannoli was so fresh and creamy. Nice way to end the day for sure. $230 later we had enough left overs for tomorrow. Tip was automatically included with a party of 5. Portions are big and kid approved. Service was good and friendly. Recommend trying this place if you're in the area. Plenty of parking in downtown Hayward. Location is on a one way street, pretty easy to find. I've been driving by this place for years and it didn't disappoint.

    Photos
    Buon Appetito Restaurant - Separate banquet room

    Separate banquet room

    Buon Appetito Restaurant - Birthday ice cream

    Birthday ice cream

    Buon Appetito Restaurant - Fruiti de mare

    See all

    Fruiti de mare

    Rigatoni's Restaurant - Spaghetti and meatballs, though these meatballs look like they're made from ground pork, and no beef.

    Rigatoni's Restaurant

    2.9(309 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Rigatoni's Restaurant is a fast-casual Italian eatery located in a very popular shopping center in…read moreCastro Valley. I feel like it's been a staple in downtown for many years, and give nostalgic memories for those that have lived in the area. Now with kiddos, we stopped by for a quick meal after a weekend event with a big group. We were able to grab seating right away and order at the register/grab our numbers. I miss a complimentary bread bar, and Rigatoni's has never failed with that :) Service is friendly and our meals came out accordingly. A few standout comforting dishes: the Rigatoni Bolognese, Broccoli & Chicken Rigatoni, Cheese Ravioli, House Made Lasagna, and the Fettuccine Alfredo to name a few. The lasagna comes with a rich meat sauce, but what I love about the rigatoni bolognese is that it comes in a cream sauce which is just so tasty. There's a little something for everyone on the menu here. They have a kiddo menu, sandos, salads and other starters, and combo meals for a smaller-sized entrée, a soda, and choice of starter soup or salad. They have soups and sauces to-go, and appears they do parties/catering. Rigatoni's will always have a special place in my heart ~ it's a pretty straight-forward establishment that does the trick. Parking can be found in the adjacent shopping center, pricing is fair.

    Rigatoni's has been around for 20+ years if not more. I've been a customer since they opened…read morelocations in Dublin, Castro Valley and Hayward (recently closed 4/2026). Simple and straightforward, "fast-food" Italian food (of their parent restaurant Strizzi's) with no complaints Their signature Rigatoni Bolognese with a splash of cream is delicious comfort food and hits the spot. My fave is their chicken parmigiana, salmon risotto, salads...and of course bread bar: sourdough, seeded, olive with option of balsamic/olive oil dip or butter. I've tried their minestrone and flavor wise delicious but this last visit the vegetables tasted frozen as it wasn't crisp or soft but bouncy in texture...noticeable with the carrots. If you're wanting to try the smoked pork chop, decent but 2 thin cuts and tastes like a breakfast ham. I'll definitely try the steak with mushrooms next time. Service friendly, efficient and welcoming. Food reasonably priced and delicious...if you have realistic expectations you'll enjoy the food and casual dining. Of course best to dine in (during non peak times) vs take out where sauce dries out or absorbed into the pasta. Place clean and organized. Plenty of lot parking during non peak times (lunch and weekends are chaos!) along with free street parking.

    Photos
    Rigatoni's Restaurant - Inside

    Inside

    Rigatoni's Restaurant
    Rigatoni's Restaurant - Inside

    See all

    Inside

    Paradiso Restaurant - Water and bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

    Paradiso Restaurant

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    Paradiso absolutely delivered on every level. The ambience was elegant yet comfortable, making it…read morethe perfect setting for a special night out. Our waiter, Alex, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel seamless. I kicked things off with a glass of bubbles (prosecco with peach schnapps), paired with their seafood arancini--crispy, flavorful risotto balls filled with crab and scallops, served over fresh bruschetta-style tomatoes. Such a great start. For the entrée, we had the seafood fettuccine, loaded with lobster, scallops, crab, and shrimp in a rich, creamy champagne sauce--decadent and perfectly balanced. The bread service was also a highlight: focaccia and Kalamata olive bread served with olive oil and balsamic for dipping. To finish, I had an espresso martini alongside a creamy crème brûlée topped with a buttery shortbread cookie--an ideal ending to an already incredible meal. Everything about this experience was spot on. I can't wait to come back!

    Came in on a Sunday night for dinner at about 6:30, we were sat within 5 to10 mins of arrival. The…read morestaff bought over bread and water pretty fast. We ordered a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon that was recommended by the wine guy. It was pretty good. Calamari Fritti with Gremolata, & Chipotle Aioli was perfectly made. Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Aged 24 Month Reggiano Parmesan & Calabrian Chili Aioli was tasty. Ribeye with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri Roasted Vegetables, Italian Gorgonzola, Garlic & Herb Butter was good but way under cooked. Filet Mignin with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, Citrus Glazed Asparagus, Caramelized Shallot & Woodford Reserve Reduction was good and cooked perfectly. King Cut Prime Rib with Loaded Baked Potato, Chimichurri Vegetables, Au Jus & Fresh Horseradish was good seasoned well but over cooked. I wish they would of came and told me that they didn't have anymore medium rare cuts, instead of just bringing me a medium well piece. It still had a little red in the middle but not what I wanted. From prime rib its easy to tell that you are out of a medium rare cut. Its hard to send back when the people you are with has their food and you cant make them wait. That is the reason for the 3 stars!!!

    Photos
    Paradiso Restaurant - 12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

    12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

    Paradiso Restaurant - Oven baked ravioli

    Oven baked ravioli

    Paradiso Restaurant - Front of the restaurant

    See all

    Front of the restaurant

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge - Hugo and Togarashi Deviled Eggs

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    4.5(68 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

    Good was 10/10! Service was 10/10!…read moreIt was our first time here and we will be back very often

    Photos
    Cordial Cellar + Lounge - Eats by E brunch - Cordial Cellars @ Castro Valley Marketplace

    Eats by E brunch - Cordial Cellars @ Castro Valley Marketplace

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge - Wine, cheese, and bread - without question the best things in life :)

    Wine, cheese, and bread - without question the best things in life :)

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    See all

    Pizza Express - pizza - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...