It's so nice to have a locally run simple pizza shop on The Ave. We come here often and this time we got the 2 for $12 combo which includes a soda Hubby for the garlic slice and I got the Mediterranean which had olive, feta cheese and arugula. Their slices are light, thin, have a crispiness on the crust and stand up to "the fold" perfectly. We sat at the window and people watched on a sunny day. We prefer simple pizza meaning, it's not weighted down with too many toppings or sauce and no pineapple! Enjoy! read more

Pizzeria Violetta - The Mediterranean - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Pizza is great. However they encourage online ordering for busy days (such as Halloween) but for 3 straight years they haven't been able to actually fulfill their orders on time. They blame their online ordering system, but it's clear they're taking orders without regard to their capacity to fulfill them. Extremely disappointed, and will no longer be patronizing them. read more

I liked the vibe right away. Cool reggae, ska, funk & soul gave this pizza spot the perfect ambiance. Tasty slices, great beer selection, & friendly service add up to happy. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Mediterranean special with garlic, tomatoes, olives, arugula, & feta + Cellarmaker Wicked Juicy, IPA with Simcoe, Citra & Galaxy, yum! - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this place. I wish they would Take on some more options like their other location but it's a good liable for pizza. The pesto pizza is my family's favorite! read more

Best pizza slices in the entire Bay Area! I was referred to this place by numerous people so I had to give it a try... had an excursion with my son and we wanted to grab something quick so we stopped here for a slice of Za. First off, the store is very casual with abundant seating and second, the staff is very friendly and quick. As for the slices, they were fantastic! The pizza dough is firm with a slight crisp to it and the toppings are all organic and top notch quality. I ordered a cheese slice for my kid and a couple Sweet Little Piggy's for myself. The candied bacon is a fantastic touch on the sweet piggy. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Super solid pizza. Even better house drinks for$9 a piece. I think I'll come here to work next time. The mushroom one is awesome. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Little pig - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Date: 3/1/2025 Time: 1:25 PM 58° Cool I am actually at The Pizzeria Violetta in the Prescott Market Hall in West Oakland. Currently they are a pop up kitchen; however, they will have a brick and mortar set up in the future. I am hungry and undecided as to what I want to order. After perusing the menu, I selected the jumbo chicken wings (1/2 dozen) and an Italian sub sandwich. Total cost: approximately. $34 (tax and tip included). The chicken wings were tossed with a hot honey butter sauce and served with a bleu cheese dipping sauce. I am not a bleu cheese fan. Nix it on that dipping sauce. The wings were freshly prepared, delicious, crispy, flavorful and moist. My brother and I enjoyed them. I could only eat half of the sandwich. It was loaded with an assortment of meats, lettuce, sliced tomato, cheese, etc. Freshly prepared, the sandwich was on point. Prescott Market Hall is not near my home. A future visit will be at the brick and mortar on Piedmont Avenue. The line was long for people ordering food, but the employees move things along smoothly. They certainly did an awesome job and with much pleasantness. read more

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A good go-to for a quick slice! The pizza is tasty and their ranch is really good. I usually just pick up but they always have enough space to sit if you prefer. Pretty quick for them to heat up too. read more

Just get whatever the special pizza of the day is, it will be fantastic. Trust in the pizza chef's taste. For the regular pizzas they make a good pepperoni that is kid friendly and not too spicy, for the adults I like the Sweet Little Pig and the Bolognese. Only downside is they don't really have anything other than pizza and salad if someone is a pizza hater. read more

One of my favorite pizza places in Oakland! The roasted garlic sausage is hands down the most umami/ flavor packed pizza around

The lunch special was a great value. Two slices and a drink for $12! The burrata toast was delish!!! Also loved the mint ginger lemonade. The service was great. Food was ready quickly. They text you when your food is ready so you can walk around and explore while waiting for your food. Sit anywhere you'd like in the market or outside. read more

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I went on a walk in a different part of town than usually and stopped in here because it smelled so amazing as I walked by. The place was clean and well taken care of, and service was prompt and fast. Cheese pizza is $5.25 a slice and specialty is $5.75, which I find to be very reasonable. They also have a deal for two slices of pizza and a canned soda or lemonade for $12. I got the sausage and roasted garlic pizza and a mint and ginger lemonade without ice. I don't normally get sausage on my pizza but I'm glad I did this time. The lemonade didn't have much ginger flavor to it but was still delicious and refreshing, tart and not too sweet, with a strong but not overpowering mint flavor. The pizza was excellent; the crust was thin and very crispy but still had a bit of chew to it, the sauce had a robust tomato flavor to it, and there was just the right amount of cheese and toppings. Everything was hot and fresh, nothing old or stale, and wasn't overly greasy. I'm looking forward to going here again and trying out their other pizzas. read more

Still just ok, not bad just decent. The prices are fine but nothing special about the pie. However the beverages and Gelato offering do stand out, if you like beers read more

Pizzeria Violetta is one of my sister and brother-in-law's favorite pizza places in Oakland. They introduced my wife and me to this place. My BIL likes to get pizza by the slice here. This is a locally-owned pizzeria. First, I have to mention that the pictures of the pizzas I saw online looked exactly like what we picked up in person. We got two whole pizzas. They were pretty big at 18 inches each. We had the following: * Italian Sausage & Eggplant Chutney Pizza ($35) - pickled onions, roasted peppers, garlic puree, mint-marinated feta cheese, mozzarella * Sweet Little Pig Pizza ($35) - brown sugar candied bacon, artisan pepperoni, fresh basil, cheese blend, organic housemade tomato sauce. My sister was quite excited about the Italian Sausage & Eggplant Chutney Pizza because it was a seasonal special and we were able to get one before the store sold out. Both pizzas were delicious. They were well made with high-quality ingredients, even topping distribution (with lots of toppings), and super-tasty crusts that were charred just right. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. And the pizzas were filling too. These were among the best pizzas my wife and I have had in the Bay Area. She liked the pizzas so much that she said she wished there was a Pizzeria Violetta back home in Atlanta. On the Italian Sausage & Eggplant Chutney Pizza, the pieces of sausage were savory and gratifying -- they really stood out. I loved the pizza's garlicky flavor. The Sweet Little Pig Pizza was like a classic pizza, but amped up in terms of flavor and satisfaction. It was really good. We also got some condiments to go like Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and chili oil. In addition to creative pizzas, Pizzeria Violetta sells Fiorello's artisan gelato from nearby San Rafael as well as a unique variety of beer, wine, and sake. This business replaced another pizza joint, Slicer, in June 2021. The restaurant is located near the north end of Piedmont Avenue. The space is small and clean with limited indoor seating only. There's a six-top in the center and about a dozen counter-height seats along the storefront and wall. I think most customers get takeout. The folks behind this place named it after their daughter, Violet. Check out Pizzeria Violetta on Instagram at @pizzeria.violetta. https://www.instagram.com/pizzeria.violetta read more

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I've been here three times and absolutely loved it! I love that they have gluten-free pizzas and that we don't have to pay an extra $2-5 bucks for the privilege. And the pizza is good. I like their weekly flavors too. The salads are huge and there's enough to share. They are also quite popular, because every time I go, the salad counter is running a little low. I also see that in the app sometimes. I prefer to go inside and see what salads they have. I also like the compostable bowl and lid. Nice touch! I now know how to order gluten-free online so that will make ordering easy. When I go in there, the people behind the counter are very nice and accommodating. I've been lucky enough to find parking whenever I've gone within a few steps and I feel lucky. This is a spot that I try to go to every time I am in the area, which isn't often. They also have decent hours which I appreciate. Some of the places I like to go to in areas like this can close a little early for my taste. Cheeseboard, Arizmendi - put this place is open til 9 and that works for me. read more

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2 slices and a drink, can't beat it! Pizza was delicious. I got a slice of pepperoni and a slice of mushroom. Don't sleep on the house made lemonade, delicious!! read more

In between errands a couple weekends ago, I strolled over to this pizza joint for a slice. It was the perfect little lunch on a brisk day! Upon walking up to the counter, the staff member was friendly and patient while I looked over the menu for a bit. Reasonably priced, that slice of pepperoni was tasty and big enough to tide me over 'til dinner. This is a good addition to the Avenue. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Pepperoni Pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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I finally got to dropping by after having this on my visit list for a while. I started with a plain cheese slice, still looking for my West Coast sub for Joe's on Carmine St. in Manhattan. I noticed it was a bit thicker than a Joe's slice. It also had less tomato sauce, and the crust didn't crack on the fold. It was still tasty and satisfying. I ordered two more different slices. One was the Sweet Little Pig, a porky combo of pepperoni and bacon. This had more tomato sauce than the plain cheese, which gave it a sweet and tangy taste. The chunks of bacon were hearty and flavorful but over-powered the thin slices of pepperoni. My last slice was the Sausage and Roasted Garlic. I noticed immediately its intoxicating sausage aroma. This was balanced with a potent scent of roasted garlic puree without the pungence of the more common topping of minced garlic. It was fabulous, eliciting its entry in my brain bank as the best sausage slice on file. I do wish they offered glasses of wine or beer. It's either a full bottle or small cans of wine and assorted bottled beer. I tried the can of rose. It was actually from a vineyard in Napa Valley, its legacy origin and crisp body both a surprise and non-surprise. As for dining in, there was just one big table in the center of the shop. Wooden ledges were also fastened against the walls with stools underneath for quick bites of slice before heading home or back to work. The guy manning the register was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on a Sunday night after 7pm was actually plentiful. I may not have found Joe's West. But I did find a great little slice shop with its own delicious character. read more

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Middle of the road pizza. Sauce was very plain, crust imo didn't have much flavor. Cheese had a lot of flavor. Definitely no threat to the king Pizza Ponte or the slice prince Mamas Boy. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Great food great service! Definitely will be returning again soon thank you for the great food

Decent little neighborhood pizza joint. Slice deal was 2 plus a beverage for $12 or whole specialty pies for $35/each. We got the little sweet porker which had pepperoni and candied bacon. We waited and ate it in the pizzeria yet it oddly arrived not very hot just like warm despite waiting 10-15 minutes for what was supposed to have been a hot and fresh pie ?! Unclear what the deal was it should have been piping hot since it was presumably fresh and out of the oven. I wonder if it wasn't. Thus my minus one star. It was good but I was somehow expecting more crunch to the crust and flavor to the sauce. It looked better than it ate. Still searching the local area for a top pie. Not sure this one was it for the price point. read more

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The pizza was mediocre at best. Bland sauce and thin crust. We tried a slice of Hawaiian , cheese and mushroom and cheese. The people were nice, but I wouldn't eat the pizza again. read more

Seating is a little limited, but service is friendly and the pizza was tasty. I was being super low key on my birthday and I was in the mood for pizza (like any other day) so I wanted to try a new place. Lots of good looking combos, you can also swing by for a slice (which a lot of people were doing). There is a really good craft beer selection in tall cans in the fridge. A tall boy hazy ipa and pizza, that makes Ty C a happy camper. Stop by and give them a try. read more

I've been here a few times now and I think it's a really nice pit spot worth checking out. They offer pizza by the slice which is always a plus! I'd like to see more options but I've only tried the sausage pizza. I like that their sausage is not overly salty like most sausages, It's light and sweet which is so different. I do wish their slices were bigger. They also have tables and counter spaces you can eat at. I enjoy coming here and bringing my food to the tiki bar down the street. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

The pizza here is truly amazing. It's one of my top pizza spots in the Bay. The gourmet choices are great, such as the eggplant parm I had a few months ago...very tasty. Craft beers (in can) and some bottles of vino available for purchase. The service is on point as is the cleanliness of the establishment. Nice little gem at the top of Piedmont. read more

this was absolutely, without a doubt, THE WORST MOST DISGUSTING SORRY EXCUSE FOR PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD! NO JOKE HERE, I AM TOTALLY SERIOUS. IT WAS SO BAD WE TOOK A FEW BITES AND ENDED UP THROWING IT OUT The crust was stale, dry, and partially burnt. The toppings looked as if they had been sitting on there for most of the day, and it was just a tasteless stale mess. Pathetic excuse for pizza.. total waste of money read more

Nope. No thanks. Born and raised New Yorker and this ain't it. No good and overpriced. Two slices for $11? And they're not even that good?! What turned me off to this place most was the way the woman at the register was talking to the workers behind the register. Talking down to your employees is never OK, I don't care how good you THINK your pizza is. read more

I'm officially addicted to Pizzeria Violeta. I recently started working a few doors away. My first day at the office, I could smell the pizza in the air and knew I had to get some. I go a few times a week- everything is so good ! I love a good cheese slice and theirs is incredible! The Sweet Lil Pig pizza is amazing with the candied bacon. The pepperoni is hella delicious too. Honestly, everything there is so good- the pizza, the salads, the chocolate chip cookies, gelato and drinks are fantastic. The staff is pretty damn great too! read more

I have to admit Jamie W. and I only came here because we were feeling a bit tipsy from the tropical libations we downed at the Kona Club just across the street (review: https://bit.ly/3fkElTV). When I say 'tipsy', I mean we didn't have the wherewithal to eat something beforehand, so the rum and tequila didn't have anything to absorb in our stomachs. That's how this casual pizzeria came in handy. Run by Jonathan and Sarah Ruppert and named for their daughter, this is an order-by-the-slice eatery where six pies were on display behind the lucite. We already knew the "get" slice was the Sweet Little Pig which was topped with pepperoni, basil, and candied bacon (photo: https://bit.ly/3NaV9LB). Slices were $5.25 each, and we both got one. It was tasty though not quite transcendent. The thin crust was right as were the toppings, but it needed more tomato sauce. Our second slices were better - the Mediterranean, which had a more definitive balance of flavors between the tomatoes, red peppers, olives, pickled onions, feta cheese, tomato sauce, and the fresh arugula (photo: https://bit.ly/3N2Ttnr). This was a solid on-the-go pizza place, and most patrons appeared to agree. FOOD - 4 stars...good artisan pizza with fresh ingredients, flavor balances need a bit of work AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...community tables and counters, spacious enough SERVICE - 4 stars...conscientious enough TOTAL - 4 stars.. grab to go is the way to go RELATED - Exploring Piedmont Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2I0RAHj read more

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Great neighborhood pizza joint!! Yummy pizza, wine and beer. Gelato on hand too. Will be on our regular rotation.

Violetta's is a go to lunch spot at my workplace. Good food for take out, good vibes for dine in. Today I was helped by Keith. The customer service here is typically good, but today I felt really taken care of, so much so I felt compelled to leave this review. Keith went out of his way to help me out, very attentive & proactive about service to me and other customers. I am very appreciative & this experience definitely makes me want to come back more often. Thank you Keith! To Management: Keith's a pro pls give him a bonus. Also the 2 slices and a drink combo is excellent, would love to see a salad + slice/drink deal too! read more

I love this pizza place. We've been coming here since it basically it opened. It's a little pricey, but the ingredients are amazing. I think since opening the other location and getting busier, the quality has slipped a tiny bit. But overall my favorite pizza in the area. read more

Nice and helpful staff. Good selection of pies and salads, an impressive selection of beer, along with sake and wine. It's less crowded on this end of Piedmont Ave so parking is easier. Seating is clean and comfortable with bar and table seating. Kid friendly. We will be back. Thank you! read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Two slices and a drink for $12 - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Usually 5 star. Tonight ordered a hot spicy - hardly any calabrian peppers...Basically a pepperoni pizza. Hardly any sausage. Go on a night when they are not busy. 6 stars! Friday night 2 stars. read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Hardly any peppers hardly any sausage. Not so spicy. - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

We were in the area and wanted a quick bite. I saw the review for Pizzeria Violetta, and it sounded good. New York Style Thin Crust pies in a variety of flavors being sold at lunch time, 2 slices and a drink for $9.75 plus tax and tip. I drove up just before noon and of course, there's no parking. Is there ever any when you want it on Piedmont? She got out to order and wait for our order while I drove around the block... four times. On the last, she was outside waiting for me, pizza in hand as well as two fresh-squeezed lemonades. We had another stop to make before we could chow down. So it was about ten minutes before we were able to take our first bites. We got the Sweet Little Pig and Garlic Sausage. The Garlic Sausage crust was on point, still crispy. The sauce was mellow and there was enough Cheese, Garlic and Sausage that each bite gave you bit of each. The Sweet Little Pig toppings were very good but the crust was a tad soggy. We think that both would have been spectacular if we could have tucked in immediately. We won't go out of our way to visit but if in the area, we'd definitely be back for some more pie! Oh, service was fast, friendly and nice. The lemonade was probably too cold for a chilly day but was nice. The wedge of lemon was a nice touch. And they serve their lemonade in a cup with a sippy lid. No straw necessary! read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Garlic Sausage & Sweet Little Pig - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Reasonably priced, delicious, fun pies, good wine selection, quick service? What more could one ask for. Definitely the best to go pizza in the neighborhood. I dined in but there's only bar seats and one big table. So not designed for a sit down dinner. The kale pesto pizza was my favorite but also liked the sweet little pig. Definitely coming back! read more

We passed by Violetta a while ago and the aroma was fantastic. I decided to give them a try. They have a nice deal with two slices and a drink for $12. I tried the spicy sauce pizza and also the Mediterranean. By far the Mediterranean was better. It had arugula, feta cheese and olives. It just hit the spot! A specialty slice like these were $5.50 each. The service was good. I'll definitely be back :) read more

Pizza looked really good and drew me in but lacked flavor. 3 slices of pepperoni?? It tasted like cardboard. Very little flavor in the sauce and lacked cheese. Ordered a chicken ceasar salad and chicken tasted frozen and the Ceasar dressing was so bland. Not great won't go back. It's convenient since there aren't many other eateries open yet in the market. It's easy to grab a pie or slice but there are way better pizza options in the area. read more

Such a cute store with great thin crust pizza and great selection of wines and ice cream! Came here around 9pm with a starving bf and tried one slice of everything they have left Staff was super friendly and quick service I love the kale pizza and meatball pizza. The crust was perfect. We heated up in the oven for an extra five minutes and the crust got crispier Highly recommend! read more

Pizzeria Violetta - Kale, meatball, veggie - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Terrible! Overpriced. $44.00 for a large soggy sagging loose hard to even pick up pizza. When we sat down and opened the box, the cut lines had been swamped by the shiny goo. Needed a knife to even hope to get a slice. Big fan of Presscott Market coming into the neighborhood. Better to get a pizza down the street at Junes' on Mandella. read more