Solid pizza spot, flavors are fresh & crust is perfect. Appetizers are a go to...Italian rice balls & Cesar salad comes Recommended. Classic pepperoni...can't go wrong. Will definitely come back read more

Update # 2: 1/18/2026 This is my second update in less than a week because I want to make sure prospective customers know that Pizzeria da Laura is a top-tier business with top-tier customer service. They delivered on their promise to refund me for Local by Toast's mistake. I might just have to drive into Berkeley to get my next pie. Well done, Chef Laura and team. read more

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The 4 of us really enjoyed our Sicilian-style Pizza (Pazzo) which we almost finished. Those 12 meat-laden slices packed a lot of delicious punch, with the 2 remaining (and boxed) slices happily finding a home for the next day. This was our pre-Berkeley Rep dinner before seeing a production of "Mother of Exiles". We arrived on the early side to an almost empty restaurant. As Downtown Berkeley can be edgy in spots, I initially wondered what we were walking into. The 2-level interior also brought up a question or 2 on what business was here before them. But, according to the reviews, this place has been around for at least a couple years and apparently doing well. By the time we left, the place was largely full and with a lot of happy Pizza-loving clientele. We all agreed that Pizzeria da Laura merited another visit to dive more deeply into the other styles (New York, Detroit, Grandma) and topping options. Past the Pizza, there's a few Pasta and Salad choices, plus some fairly impressive wine, beer and cocktail choices. And of course, there's take-out and delivery options, unfortunately not all the way to our home in Northern Nevada. read more

Wonderful pizza spot in Downtown Berkeley! I've only had takeout from Pizzeria da Laura, but I loved their pizza and service during my experience. I ordered a Detroit style Ray J online and picked it up around 20 minutes after I got the notification that my order was ready. When I got there, they took my pizza out from a thermal protected bag and my pizza was still very warm despite my late pick up! The pizza itself was delicious - the crust was crispy, while the dough was fluffy, and the combination of tomato + burrata + basil + honey was fantastic. I've never eaten inside but before, but the ambiance seemed very nice and welcoming. I've heard their salads are delicious as well. Would love love love to return to dine-in soon! read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Detroit Ray J - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally got to try this place out order to go very happy with the choice of pizza I ordered. The Italian was good. Order to go. read more

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Loved this restaurant! Stefan took great care of us! He got our food right away. We were going to a concert and didn't want to be late. We had Arancini (fried rice balls). These were delicious - cacio e Pepe risotto with delicious marinara sauce and pecorino Romano cheese. These came out piping hot - highly recommend! The Standard pizza, NY style was perfect. Large was $39.50. The toppings (pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, olives, sausage, basil) was a perfect combo blend! They have 4 styles of pizzas - NY, Sicilian, Detroit and Grandma - all look fabulous but we all wanted NY style. It was delicious. I would have loved some hot honey for the crust but that's just me! We also had the Bucatini Amatriciana ($24) which is made with homemade bucatini. Every bite was perfect with guanciale and calabrese peppers. We were not happy with the lasagne ($26). The top layer was dry/well done. It was also served hortizontally. It just wasn't good and we ended up taking most of it home. It was a little bit better the next day but just skip this since there are lots of other yummy dishes here. We were seated upstairs which was fine but it was right next to where they pile up the used plates. Had I noticed it sooner, I would have asked for another table. All in all, a great meal and we'd come back again. Hope to sit at Stefan's table again! read more

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We got two pizzas and arancini as takeout a couple weeks ago. I think everything suffered from being 10-15 minutes colder than it should have been, so would recommend eating in if you can! The crust was great (we got one Grandma and one New York). Unfortunately the veggie pizza was predominantly eggplant that itself wasn't well cooked. Three of us loved the arancini, one of us felt like the saffron note overpowered the cheese. read more

I've been here a few times and the pizza is very good. We had the Pazzo Sicilian style. It had tomato sauce, mozzarella, thin pepperoni, sausage, bacon, mushroom, red onions, bell pepper and garlic. I love the airiness of the Sicilian style crust. They only prepare 25 crust of this variety per night. I had a couple of beers on draft. Thinking it wouldn't hurt to serve this in a larger glass. Draft beer is pretty cheap with high margins. The same goes for the Long Island Ice Tea my friend ordered. That's the smallest glass I've ever seen this drink come in. Kind of pitiful really. Otherwise its restaurant was hopping on a Friday night. I recommend always making reservations. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Pazzo Sicilian style pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for lunch with some friends. I ordered 2 slices of pizza, sold by the slice. One pepperoni, one veggie. The slices are big and delicious. This spot is close to the UC Berkeley campus and students recommended we check it out. The arugula salad is just arugula leaves and shredded cheese. No other vegetables at all. If you're looking for a delicious slice of pizza at $6 a slice. This is a good find in Downtown Berkeley! read more

It was a dark and stormy night, we took shelter from the rain and nabbed a high top no rez, to catch a meal before a show at the freight. The first bite of radicchio red onion pistachio and little gem was perfection. Pizza was on point! No complaints--server said next time try the detroit.. Cool spot. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - The Truly Thin and Crispy + thin pepp and garlic honey - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This cute Italian joint is a Berkeley staple. We ordered family style, starting with all the salads, which were all great. The chicories and beets salad was my favorite. The Ray J pizza with pepperoni and a bunch of bold flavors was a crowd pleaser; the crust is perfectly thin and holds the toppings well. The mais corn pasta was good but lacked flavor. A solid place great for sharing! read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Ray J and mais - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Banger pizza that is has the perfect amount of crunchy gooey goodness you're looking for. I wish they had this in So Cal but it is a must have for anyone in the Berkeley area. We were well taken care of and they have a talented barista mixing up delicious cocktails worthy of a nice bar. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Sicilian Ray Jay with honey on the side - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying this place even though we live so close! Got the toots 18" New York style to share between 3 people. Pretty good! Love the thin crust. Wish there was a bit more texture as all the veggies just melded into one another. Also wish we could've done half and half like I've seen in other pizza places so that we could try another flavor. If there was arugula on top that might've bumped this to a 5 star. Good service, good ambiance, great lighting. Overall not bad but might try a different pizza place next time. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Toots 18" NY style - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

A great pizza place located close to the Berkeley campus . I decided to go for the GOAT fried calzone and was not disappointed - it was large , fresh, tasty dough and good amount of fillings . I just wish the tomato sauce was fresh and not from a can ! The dough could be a little less fluffy but was satisfying nevertheless . First time I had fried calzone out side of Napoli - very yummy ! read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Fried Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow. Great pizzas Great great great. Rice balls outstanding. Give me more!!!!! Forgot to shout out the great server too. read more

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I probably shouldn't submit a review because I only bought two slices to go at the store. The weekends are slow and there was no wait. With that said they only had three different slices so I chose something I would never order. Regardless the pizza tastes fresh and the crust is good. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Vegetable slice - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

After being seated, waited 15 minutes at the table for anything to happen. No server ever came. We walked out. Terrible. A million thumbs down. read more

Night #1: Came for dinner to try the Grandma but she was 86'd. Slightly disappointed but ended up getting the Ray J on NY pizza style. The dough was stellar. Light, crispy, chewy, fluffy. The crust were the best bites! Also tried the Arancini (cheesy fried risotto with spinach and artichoke). Sounds heavy but it isn't due to the hint of lemon which really cuts the richness. Delicious. Night #2: Came back to try Grandma pizza style (sheet pan), classic thin pepperoni. Grandma style beats NY style for us (the nose on a NY gets soggy). Service was friendly and food came out surprisingly quick. It was nice to sit outside in an enclosed patio to people watch. Truly the best pizza in all of our travels. Hope to be back soon! read more

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From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the friendliest staff, which sets the tone for a great experience. It's the perfect spot in the heart of Berkeley, with a great atmosphere on both floors. And the pizza? Some of the best I've ever had. The Ray J Detroit with its crispy parmesan crust was incredible--definitely worth ordering extra for leftovers (which were just as good the next day). Our waiter was so friendly and attentive, always making sure we were doing okay. The 40-minute drive was totally worth it, and we'll definitely be back. The drink options were great too--we really enjoyed the Zinfandel and the hibiscus margarita. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

my friend and i stopped by while waiting for our drink orders at another place and were glad we did. the experience was quick as we each just ordered 2 slices to go and took it out to enjoy at the outdoor tables for a bit. the slices were fresh and hot, not overly cheesy, incredibly thin, and a bit oily but overall delicious with good crust. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - new york style cheese slices ($5.50 each) - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was a Saturday evening and we felt like having some Italian food. I remember reading about this place and how the main Chef Laura is a pizza champion. It happened to be right near our parking spot, so we decided to give this place a try. It was a busy evening, but we were seated right away, but under one condition... we finish quickly because they have a reservation in about an hour. That's plenty of time in our head. But of course it depends on how quickly they can take our order and bring out our food. The place is a bit small. The tables were spaced just enough to not be next to each other. But that's the Bay Area for you I guess. Now on to the food. We ordered: Arancini: I found this a nice delicious appetizer. The flavor was good and the cheese was oozing out when split. I recommend this as an appetizer Zucca: This pasta dish was just Ok. I had high hopes with this one. Unfortunately it didn't live up to our expectation. We've had pastas with butternut squash sauce at other places, and there seems to be something missing with this Zucca dish. I would not get this again Southern Charm Pizza: This was an interesting pizza. I really enjoyed their crust. It's light and not oily. It kind of threw me off at first, but in a good way. I liked the flavor of the pizza and the chicken. I kind of wish there was some sort of sauce but what do I know. Chef Laura is the champion here haha. Would I come here again? There's so many pizza places in Berkeley. I might come here again, but maybe after I try the other places. I can at least now say I've tried this place out. read more

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I Love this place one of my Favorites all time. I keep getting the Detroit Ray J, I also got the mushroom pasta which was fantastic.

Came in on a Sunday night (12/2024) and we left IMPRESSED! Got parking right away, came in and immediately got seated. We ordered the arugula salad and a Detroit style ray j. I thought we wouldn't finish the arugula salad but we sure did it was so simple and so flavorful! Our pizza came and honestly I was inspecting this beautiful thing pretty hard. I noticed that the cheese was melted and crunchy on the edges and I secretly died inside it was amazing. Can't wait to come back and try so many more pizzas! read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Ray j - Detroit style - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing. I was here for a speech and debate competition in march. On the last day I went here for dinner. I ordered Detroit style pizza and it was great. Our waitress was very funny and kind and very welcoming. Pls go here. The pizza was so good on the second day read more

I had a parking spot in Downtown Berkeley, a rarity, and I was leaving an exhibit at a nearby museum, so I ordered takeout for my family to bring home since, well, see PARKING again. --Eggplant rollatini, the stuff dreams are made of. I would marry this, and the fam agreed. 5+ --Vegetarian pie of some sort I don't remember, pesto and lemon, NY style. A solid 2-3. The toppings were "fine" but the crust was meh, and for NY style there's way too much of it, as true NY doesn't give you so much breadiness. (Also if you're into the wood-oven char of a good Neopolitan/Californian this obviously won't be your thing either.) --Grandma-style margarita. I guess the lesson out of this one was we don't like Grandma. We'd never heard of it, and it looked interesting, so we gave it a go, margarita. It literally tasted like the pizza you get in public school cafeterias. If that is the point, then success. I'm guessing it's not so OMG YUCK. 0-1 stars. Lastly, here are some "good to know" items for you about this place, if you haven't been: 1. If you order online even with Toast Local, there's a $4 fee to do so. I'm not talking the horrible DD nightmare of end-stage capitalism stuff; I mean actual Toast. I can't figure out what you're paying for here, as takeout pizza boxes for every other business are built into the pricing model. But here whether you order 1 or 15 things, you're paying $4 for the "convenience" of walking over there or finding parking in DT Berkeley for pickup. 2. There's a nice little Italian to-go bodega attached Nextdoor. read more

It has been a personal struggle to visit one of the heavily contested contenders for best slice in Berkeley because I always seem to find myself here on either a Monday or Tuesday. Ended up being their last customer on a Wednesday evening an hour before their posted closing due to what they considered a slower night - something I'd watch out for if you're looking to enjoy a late night bite. As with all businesses in downtown Berkeley, you're better off walking here rather than trying to find parking when the sun's out. They have a cute little foyer for to-go orders where we placed ours for a small (12in) NY-style Ray J (33$+tip) that funnels into their charmingly expansive dining area. After about 15 minutes of strolling around aimlessly, we were presented with a less NY-style, more loaded Neapolitan pie. The center crust was thick and noticeably chewy, and although it was topped with a (un)healthy smattering of both thick and thin pepperoni, goopy cheese clumps, and large pieces of basil, it was all coated in a glistening and indistinguishable layer of grease and garlic honey that dripped off each slice somewhat off-puttingly. The flavor profile was nothing too different from some of the self-proclaimed gourmet pizza places I've tried with one element that puts this parlor at a 4.5/5 for me: the crust. Pizzeria de Laura has achieved an mouthwateringly unparalleled level of crunch that sits right between "too much dough in my mouth" and "I'm eating baked air bubbles," a feat I previously thought impossible. All things considered, I don't feel that this one meal would be enough to convert me to a de Laura loyalist, especially at its price point. However, I would most certainly be open to trying a different pie next time to see if I can be proselytized. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Ray J - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Me and the lady went here, cause of Bay Area Check Please! You know? Cause that's what we do. The evening we went it was busy, but we had little wait for our table. The homie Fernando was cool and on top of things. It Did however take a min to get the pies. But it wasn't a crazy long wait. About the pies we got: I got the Detroit style of what's called The Ray J which is named after Laura's brother. I saw her make that on an episode Localish. My lady got a New York style of a "make your own". Both were fire. The dough on the New York style was nice and slightly chewy. And on the Detroit style, the way the cheese cooked around the edges were tasty than a mug! If you know you know. The ambiance was cool. I mean, it's a pizza place. Music was on point. Nah'mean?!?! Check it out. read more

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Enjoyed a seat at the cozy bar and was greeted by a friendly and helpful bartender. Started with an excellent Negroni which I enjoyed with a massive arugula salad piled high with Parmesan cheese. Loved the arancini with tomato sauce pared with the delicious house made focaccia. I originally wanted to order the Detroit style pizza, it it was too much for a solo diner. I asked if I could order a slice, but alas no unless it was dine out. Suggest changing this policy for folks dining at the bar or ordering something else with the slice. read more

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First off the pizza was absolutely amazing , I ordered the Ray J Sicilian with Basil, honey, pepperoni and burrata. It was one of the best Sicilian pizzas I've had in quite some time however that is where the good ends. Service was absolutely abysmal, vibes were bad as soon as we weren't greeted by the hostess and continued to get worse as our server spoke maybe 3-4 words to us the whole night. We rarely got checked up on and seemed to be a bother just to ask for the check. I will not come back to somewhere we aren't welcome and do not plan on doing so. Do better, hate to see it. F grade. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Ray J Sicilian - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

The pizza here is excellent . There are a lot of good pizzerias in Berkeley but this is one of our top favorites . Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area . read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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3.5 stars but rounding up. To be fair I only went because the Amex Gold has a new Resy credit and this place was close to Cornerstone where I was going for a show after. Didn't realize until I forgot what I ordered and went on the website to check that the chef is a 3x world pizza champion?! Was craving Detroit Style (alas it's also the smallest and most expensive style but hard to find in lots of pizza joints). Decided on the Ray J. Crust was very chewy and crunch, great amount of bite. Maybe a tad lightly burnt? I would have liked more toppings especially since this pizza was smaller than the similarly priced Sicilian and NY styles which 25% larger in size. I mean... I was counting my pepperonis and a bit sad bc this was $33 base price... Arugula salad was basic but huge. I enjoyed the fresh lemon dressing and fresh parm on top. Service was friendly and efficient. Indoor and outdoor seating. It was a 90 degree day but the AC wasn't on. So I was sweating while eating the pizza. Wish they had more draft beer options (pizza and beer = love) but I chose to enjoy an Aperol Spritz. Would I have gone without Resy credit? Maybe for NY or Sicilian style but probably not for Detroit. read more

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This is a lively spot with delicious Italian food. Do yourself a favor and dine at this wonderful establishment! read more

I had to try this award-winning pizza place. The interior is very cool, 2 stories, cool colored decor. The service was prompt and the server provided good guidance about what we should order (salad size, pizza type, etc.). We split a Caesar Salad. The server was correct - it was huge! Salad was tossed well, and loved the finely shredded Parmesan on top. The focaccia croutons were tasty, but kinda big to eat. Had to cut them up. We thought we should order what Laura is known for, so we got a New York style 18" La Regina pizza. The pizza wasn't to our liking, but that was just our preference. It was done very well though - great crust, nice toppings (a bit salty for us though). The prosciutto kept getting pulled off when we bit, so that was a bit annoying. But great taste though. It was a good experience, but we will have to return to try another pizza. read more

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After having tried Detroit style pizza elsewhere, I came in with very high expectations. We went with the Ray J, Detroit style, per our waiters recommendation. The crust was a bit more dense than what I had expected and the sauce was average. The pizza itself was good, but flavor profile between the crust and the sauce, just not necessarily somewhere I'm rushing to come back to. I would, however, recommend you check it out and be the judge yourself! I did enjoy my "build your own" GnT. I had the cucumber, and it was very flavor forward. My friend chose the Indian spice and she wasn't able to decipher the difference between that and a basic GnT. read more

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08/09/26: bottom line, never leave significant sediment in your customer's wine. and, never try to justify your poor pouring practices. no customer wants sediment in their last sip of wine. don't be so cheap, pour wine properly. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - The Standard, Sicilian Pizza, missing sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food here was so great! We ordered meatballs and focaccia as an appetizer which I forgot to photograph but the red sauce was incredible. For dinner we got the La Regina York style pizza and the vodka pasta. Both were incredible. The pizza is definitely a must try. For dessert we had the tiramisu and a pistachio cannoli. Also awesome. Parking isn't that convenient though so plan ahead! read more

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SERVICE - located on shattuck avenue near other shops and restaurants - parking lots located nearby - recommended to make a reservation - good for large groups - pizza slice window next door - plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - servers are very friendly and helpful MENU - wide selection of pizzas, pastas, and appetizers - vegan menu available - well priced ($15 per person) FOOD - vegan Sicilian style callie girl (8/10): vegan cheese, spinach, olives, peppers, and pesto drizzle on a fluffy focaccia like crust. This pizza is huge and can easily serve 4-5 people. I really liked how there was an even distribution of the toppings and no slice was empty. The saltiness of the olives paired well with the tangy pesto and pickled flavor of the peppers, all on top of a creamy yet not overwhelming cheese layer. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a great spot for large groups and has something to cater to everyone's preferences. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Vegan Sicilian Callie girl - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here with a group of 9 and we were seated immediately! Good: - The ray j pizza new york style was so good - the honey and the burrata complimented each other well and the pizza was scrumptious - The famous la regina pizza was ok, I didn't like it as much as the ray j but I did like the sicilian style pizza - Really high upscale dining and beautiful interior - Staff were kind and checked in often Bad: - Greasy pizza, lots of oil dripping everywhere Overall really enjoyed coming here and getting a taste of the famous Berkeley pizza place! read more

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I only had the pizza by the slice. Flavor, crust texture and pepperoni was delicious. I also loved the veggie pizza with zucchini and onions. This was very affordable with $6/slice and very large slices. They also have option of dine in with all different styles (like Detroit etc) and gourmet pizzas. Focaccia was good but not amazing. read more

Pizzeria da Laura - Dining room - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Excellent pizza spot with a delicious crust. We just ordered the pep with basil and it hit the spot! We would definitely go here again. Parking can be hard to find here. We ordered to-go but would def be interested in dining in next time. The inside is nice and bit on the fancier side for a pizza spot. Staff was nice and made sure I had all I need. Looking forward to trying their other pizza options. read more