We love this pizza. It's an unusual business model but the pizza is very good and it is actually just so convenient to order it, have it arrive super promptly, and be able to bake it when we want it! The pizza is super yummy and it really works well in a home oven. Highly recommend! read more

I used the TooGoodToGo app to places these 2 orders. Didn't know what to expect, but there was no parking to pick up the pizza. I had to double park in front of a grocery store, and go to the back. Then there's a guy ready to check my app, and he gave me my 2 orders. Luckily I asked him how to bake this at 450 for 8 mins. Whole process might have taken me 5 mins. It's turned out really good. I ate way more than I normally would. I want to try other choices next time. Fast service and yummy. Totally worth it! read more

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Genuinely confused by the ratings here, and on TooGoodToGo, as well as this place's approach to making pizza. It's bland, the dough isn't salted enough, there's barely any sauce. Why? Is bland pizza a big segment of pizza demand? I'm more puzzled than disappointed, the price point was fine for what I got, but I won't buy it again. read more

I've been to Pizza Matador several times now to grab their frozen pizzas through the TooGoodToGo app, and they've all been great! The dough is chewy and satisfying, and the ingredients always taste fresh, definitely way better than your average frozen pizza. I've tried both their veggie and meat options, and both were solid. $7 for each 12inch pizza, what a deal! They sell half-baked pizzas, so you just finish them off at home. Super easy, and the end result is delicious. Pickup is inside The Food Mill, which also carries a bunch of natural supplements and health products. Street parking is usually available, though they do have a tiny lot if you're lucky. read more

One of our favorite pizzas. They have their own staff deliver and they are always pleasant and timely. We are a no tomato family and they always have at least one pizza with toppings and their plain that is tomato free. read more

This pizza is bar none, the absolute, worst pizza I have had in my lifetime. If you're looking for a pizza with no sauce and zero flavor, welcome to Pizza Matador. Buy literally any frozen pizza at the grocery store and I guarantee it will be far better than this. Believe these one star reviews. I didn't and lived to regret it How this place is still in business, is one of the great mysteries of the universe. read more

For a follow-up review, I picked Pizza with an ingredient I usually hate and buy it from their website, it was a self-hate experiment, getting one with fruit on it. I absolutely, positively hate fruit on a Pizza, a friend who loves the Hawaiian Pizza with Pineapple asks me to eat the pizza... it is just impossible to visualize a Pizza with Pineapple. I always bring one with ingredients I like and is usually accepted by a vast majority of Pizza lovers. There is never any fruit in them. I was in a bad mood and willing to "hurt myself" with foods I don't like, btw, there are plenty of Oakland, Berkeley "restaurants" that serve subpar food but with an attitude, but that is another review I won't write. Anyway, I ordered a veggie Pizza with figs on them. Apparently figs have a short season and these fine pizza folk decided to use them. I am sorry to say, it was a dang good Pizza. Especially with a Shiraz or a Zinfandel wine. Who knew? I'll try one more and hope the first one was an accident, and it is bad so I can exclude fruit from Pizzas once and for all. I will blacklist this place if they ever did a Hawaiian "Pizza". What's next, Spam Pizzas? read more

Finally, a pizza restaurant near my house that makes authentic Italian pizza! The dough is superb, due to their technique. The fermentation does something with the gluten that makes it so easier to digest and makes the dose so light and fluffy. I got the salsiccia, and was not at all disappointed. The sausage was very high-quality and quality of the pizza in general made me think of Italy. I love that the pizza is delivered and butcher paper and not a box. I also really like how fresh everything is and finishing it in my own oven is perfect for the best pizza. I cannot wait to order from them again! read more

I ordered a vegitarian pizza from the TooGoodToGo app. and it looked so good i couldn't wait to go home and bake it. They suggested an oven temp. of 475° for about 8 minutes. I used my pizza stone which gave it a really even bake. At eight minutes my cheese was melted, but the crust was not browning so I went another five minutes. Turned out great! The cheese was stringy with a snsp to it. The red tomato sauce had a rich, fresh flavor and there were generous amounts of artichoke heart. The crust was crispy, but not too chewy. Really delicious! read more

In life, everyone should get a second chance. After I posted my 3-star review, Chris H. emailed me and suggested I might of undercooked my pizza. He asked me to try their pizzas again, and i agreed. So I went out and bought a 16" pizza pan, since I didn't have the right pan to bake pizzas. So, I preheated my pizza pan in the oven at 450*F for 15-minutes. Then I slid the Trad Pie on it, and baked it for 7-9 minutes. The result was a pizza with a golden crust, and loads of rich flavor. It's still a thin crust pizza, but the rich flavor makes it a good choice for a "ready-to-bake" at home pizza. Also, for anyone still undecided whether to try these pizzas......this isn't a ghost kitchen. Pizza Matador operates from a commercial kitchen in Oakland's Dimond District. In operation since 2015, they use their own drivers so there's no added fees. They offer a wide variety of pizzas, and they're worth a try. read more

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Picked up a surprise half-baked 12" pizza today per the TooGoodToGo app. My first time to try this vendor and the app -- great value that I'll try again. I grated some parmigiano reggiano atop before finish-baking the pizza at 450F at home. Before eating, I added some torn fresh basil leaf and a bit of burrata I had in the fridge -- completely delish and ready to eat within 15 minutes (mostly heating up toaster oven). read more

Pizza Matador offers the perfect solution for those nights when you want to eat piping-hot, freshly baked pizza, but stay in: delivered-to-your-door, partially baked pies that you finish in the oven. Say farewell to that lukewarm, soggy, disappointing pizza that sat in the car way too long on its journey to your mouth. Pro tip: Order online before 2 p.m. for a discount. Pies tend to sell out quickly, so ordering early also ensures a better selection. Then, pick your delivery window and wait for the text alert letting you know your pie is on its way. P.S. An additional convenience is the minimal wrapping that the pizza arrives in, all paper products that can easily be tossed in the compost bin. Goodbye embarrassingly large pile of empty pizza boxes read more

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What a let down! Barely any sauce, no flavor. Just bad pizza. My app called this pizza a hidden gem. Stay hidden. Yuck.

Our go to for many years. My wife is a baker and thinks Matador's crust is excellent. Delivery is great and the folks that work there are super. read more

This pizza place did not replace 2 pizzas that were not given to a disabled senior and continues to do that, to a cancer patient. Shameful. Will not spend any money to this joint. Who is the owner that makes that decision? read more

Their new veggie with mushrooms ,onions,green peppers,olives is wonderful .great addition

TGTG app and I cannot believe the price for this quality of pizza. Easy pick up and friendly. Great veg and meat variety/ options. 12" says feeds 2-3 and I was doubtful at first but it's legit. Definitely worth paying full price on their website and I'm excited to place an order soon. read more

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This has been an upsetting experience. I have ordered so many of these Pizza's and have shared this with other friends that have also ordered. One friend did not like the Pizza and I bought it off her after she threw the rest in the garage. She received a 50 dollar coupon which she gave to me. Then I received an email from Chris that this coupon was for my friend and that it is ok that I had used it if I get her to change her review!!!!! I am still in shock and I am writing this from Switzerland actually... Threatening customers to change reviews and make them feel uncomfortable is not how it is done . Happy for your success now learn some manners and stop harassing customers. I remember how I had to intervene because you would not stop emailing my friend. Deal with your feeling in a more positive direction. read more

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A friend brought me a mozzarella and a mushroom pizza. Now that I have tried this, I am wondering how a half baked pizza wasn't a thing before! You don't need preservatives and because you finish it yourself in your oven at home, you can eat piping hot. No delivery people getting lost or parking illegally to get between you and a piping hot pizza. The mushroom pizza was fantastic and the mushrooms were fresh. The crust on both pizzas were thin and crisped nicely. Best of all, they were not greasy. read more

Yea folks there's value here,Matador pizza, make great pizzas, and deliver as well! I get a feel good moment when Im eating their pies!

This is the best take-out or delivery pizza in the East Bay, imo. We've been ordering from them for years. It's in league with the best fancy-restaurant pizzas. You just order right from their website, it's delivered partial-baked and you finish it yourself. You have to follow the cooking directions but they're clear. Since you finish the baking at home, it's piping hot when you eat it. When you order from the website you can get the pizza within 20 minutes OR order ahead and select a delivery time slot. You get the best selection when you order early and if you order before 2pm, there's a discount. If you order multiples, there's a discount (they freeze really well). They have rotating seasonal specials (fig!!!!!). It's a thin crust and not overloaded, so you have to like that style. The ingredients are super fresh, the crust is a 48-hour ferment, and the packaging is minimal, eco, and elegant. And they always have excellent vegetarian choices. I'd give them 6 stars if it was an option! read more

Greasy. Rather have frozen Amy's pizza. My friend nor I would eat it. She's not picky like me at all. Tossed in trash. Ordered two pepperoni and one sausage. Reviews are soooo old so that's a red flag. Only ordered because a friend recommended. She felt bad and bought one of the pizzas from me . Company customer service reached out to me about my review. Extra star for that. read more

Pizza Matador offers delicious pizza that doesn't weigh me down after the meal. This is a clear improvement over other restaurants, whose pizza might still be tasty but leaves me feeling sluggish. The delivery drivers are always professional, and the owner (Chris) is very customer-oriented. Definitely recommend people give Pizza Matador a try! A bit expensive, but worth the price for higher-quality food. My favorite menu item is the chicken BBQ pizza, followed by the mozzarella. read more

Well, things didn't go as they said they would. But this was just the updates and the timing. Which mattered, but not a lot. The pizza was good. Corn and cilantro. I loved the crust. No seasoning, except for the cilantro. It was good, but not great, except for the crust! Closed Mon and Tues, which isn't great because pizza is an impulse thing. And all in all I'll do it again, and I would recommend Pizza Matador. read more

We have gotten Pizza Matador delivered a few times now and have loved the high quality of the ingredients in the toppings as well as the delicious crust. We sometimes get an extra pizza to freeze so that we have one on hand. The person who delivers the pizza is very kind and professional. And always well dressed! read more

Tried the Capricciosa tonight. Hands down the best pizza I've ever eaten in the Bay. Love the taste of the food as the ingredients are top of the line. I love that Pizza Matador is eco- friendly: no box, just paper used to wrap up the pizza. Delivered in under 10. Enjoyed it so much! Thank you, Chris and Chris. read more

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Shame on me for not writing a review until now - mea culpa! I discovered Pizza Matador thanks to a reco from our local listserv and we have been very impressed by the quality of the ingredients and fine customer service! Ordering from the website is fast and easy, and I recently recommended Pizza Matador to someone who was looking for a slow-fermented crust (THE BEST KIND) on one of the local food forums. DO ORDER EARLY - they do sell out. This isn't like Domino's or Round Table - this is an artisanal product, and well worth it. These are pre-baked, so you finish them off in a preheated oven for about 10 min (upper rack, please; no pan if you want a crispy crust). They also now sell plain crusts in pairs, so you can top it with your own fixings. We are on a low-salt diet, so we prefer the plain cheese/white styles. The other toppings they offer are excellent (if a little salty for us), and their tomato sauce is very tasty (and lightly applied; we like that style). If you live within their delivery area, TRY THEM. Well worth it! read more

Solid choice for at home baking- the same person has brought me pizzas from day 1 and it's been too long- I should order another one soon! Toppings rotate seasonally and they're simple and good. Feels like a home business that went terribly well. read more

We have ordered from Pizza Matador 4-5 times now and are happy repeat customers! No, it's not cheap, but it is a special treat because we are getting top-notch, quality ingredients on a lovingly made pizza without having to leave the house! I followed the pizza stone instructions and preheated the stone in a 475F oven for 30 minutes before throwing our pizza on there for 8 minutes. It came out with a bubbly, crispy, airy crust with beautifully blistered spots and a juicy center that was not as all soggy on the bottom. Our last pie was the Niner pie, that I embellished with some finely diced bell pepper and freshly grated parm. I'm still dreaming about it. We had a salad with it, and it was a perfect dinner for two. We are equally enamored of Zachary's Chicago style deep dish, so we can go both ways. But in kicking off the new year, we went for this elevated pizza option. They always deliver right on time, with 100% compostable packaging, with love and care. You should go here! read more

Love this place. So convenient to order pizza and schedule for deliver later in the day. It's unbaked so we end up getting a simple pizza and adding our own toppings at home. They have also always delivered on time so we never eat dinner late. read more

Just had two Marador pizza's and both were delish!! We shared a sausage with sauce and a asparagus, shiitake mushroom and prosciutto pizza. The best crust west of the Rockies!! Just the right amt of olive oil and salt made the crust amazing. I wanted more!! Can't wait for our next order. Thank you Matador for a wonderful experience eating delectable pizza! read more

We are longtime customers and yesterday we ordered the Bacon, Arugula and tomato sauce pizza. Soooo delicious! Lots of bacon and the sauce ratio was perfect. We all know the crust is fabulous but Pizza Matador also uses fresh, quality ingredients for a superior pizza. My favorite pizza by far! read more

Tasty but small. I paid $27.50 for a 12" thin crust pizza. That's like paying almost $50 for a regular large 16" based on total square inches. (I'm not counting the additional $9 delivery/tip charges). This just doesn't compare well value wise to the equally high quality from Cheeseboard, Arizmendi, etc. If price is no object and you're ok paying $37 with delivery and tip for a pizza that will barely feed two hungry people, then this is a high quality option. read more

The pizza was really good and it came really fast. Interesting business model going totally half-baked. We'll definitely be regulars.

I got the Pizza Matador from Food Mill on Macarthur blvd.The guy had a bunch of pizzas in containers, Just sitting inside the door in a chair! I didn't finish cooking It, I just got it & placed it inside my the car and went to Dominoes! For $11 it was super small and plain. Hopefully it tastes good! It was advertised on the TooGoodToGo app. From now on I will just stick to LuckyChefChen when it comes to the App! Because from my experience today I see that people are just showing pictures. The owner saw my review and responded. I should have asked,"Why weren't the pizzas in a cooler?". So I did cook the pizza, the sauce didn't have any kick! I just don't see what the hype is about. Looked like the cheese was processed cheese as well, even the pepperoni tasted just plain. I guess you live & learn. I bought 4 pizzas that day 2 from Dominoes, 1 from Matador with lots & lots of paper, geez! And 1 from 1 El taco located 4717 foothill Blvd. Next time I will stick to what I know. Because the pizza from Matador was $11.00 not worth it for a left over pizza, so they said...The 1 from 4717 foothill Blvd needs to be banned from the pizza lovers world , ijs read more

I just ordered my first pizza from PM and it won't be my last. What I appreciated even more than the delicious pizza was the super-streamlined customer experience. The online menu was straightforward, the ordering was simple, and there was up-to-the-minute tracking of my delivery available online. Last, but certainly not least, the time between deciding I wanted pizza tonight and receiving the pizza delivered to my doorstep was approximately 20 minutes. As for the pizza: it was delicious! I do notice that I don't feel gross after eating almost half of a cheese pizza, which I'm assuming has something to do with this special, fermented crust they tout. Also, unlike most cheese pizza, it was (surprisingly) not swimming in grease. They seem to have found sharp enough cheeses to provide good flavor without requiring a boatload to be tasty. I will also note that the toppings didn't seem stingy, just well-balance. I'm kind of a stickler for good crust, and good topping:crust ratio too, and this pizza delivered on both fronts. Check this place out! read more

Pizza Matador - Cheese -za, well-done (to my liking), with jalapeños added at home. Very tasty! - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Just tried pizza from Matador for the first time. Yum - our only issue was no delivery notification. BUT it arrived within minutes of ordering !! Left on the front step. Had our dog been outside it would been devoured before we noticed haha. It was spring veggie and loaded with cheese and artichokes (my absolute favorite). We will order again and soon! read more

Thank you, Matador for filling the pizza void we have in Oakland! It seems that we have to choose between crispy gourmet pizza and the mass produced Pizza Hutish variety. And any pie that is somewhere in the middle of the chasm will cost you $35-$40! Enter Matador. I fed 13 people for $130. 7 pizzas for $130. It was so easy to order. It arrived right on time. There was no unnecessary packaging. I followed the instructions and it cooked in 7 minutes. Even better, it was so good!!! The fig, prosciutto, arugula was a favorite, but all were devoured gleefully. Choose Pizza Matador. You won't regret it. read more

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This place is awesome. It has a business model I can really get behind. Pizzas are decently sized, par baked, packaged not in boxes, but wrapped well in paper so less to recycle, and several flavor choices. We ordered on a Sunday at about 4:30 and flavors like pepperoni were sold out. But we were happy with the sausage pizzas we were able to get. We got some extra cheese pizzas to freeze. I preheated the oven while the pizzas were en route and they came out perfect and hot at dinner time. The kids were thrilled. I highly recommend this pizza. read more

I am so lucky that these guys are in my neighborhood. The pizza dough is perfect. The ingredients are fresh and seasonal. Just when I was about to bemoan the lack of a pepperoni+sausage option they introduce the Carnivore! And they arrive about 15 minutes after I order. Lucky for me and my family to have these local entrepreneurs! read more