So sad that Spinning Dough will be closing their Oakland restaurant on April 20. Had to stop by one…read moremore time for a round of pizzas. Jeff, the owner and pizza maker, is so nice, warmly welcoming us upon arrival and inquired if we'd prefer indoor or outdoor seating. Beautiful day so opted for outdoor on their expansive back patio. Miso mushroom - new to me, savory and bright flavor. Yuzu and lemon acidity cuts into the savory of the mushroom and miso. Might be one of my new favorites. Soppresata - an OG item on the menu and one of my favorites. Simple classic pizza with soppresata topped with scallions and honey. Savory, sweet. The honey is perfect on this pizza. Longanisa - Filipino inspired with longanisa, baked egg, and tomato. Savory and sweet. Heaviest of the three pizzas. Comes with a side of sweet vinegar to drizzle on top. All three of these pizzas easily are favorites for me. They're super large and best to share with 2-3 people. All thin crust. 6 of us had these three pizzas and were able to finish it but were super stuffed. Wishing the best to Jeff and Spinning Dough's next adventure.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but it took the news of them closing to get me…read morethere. At least I got to go a couple times before they closed and was able to try all the unique flavors that I wanted to try. The first time I went was with my family. We got a whole Ube pizza. The taste was good, and love the uniqueness of it. Even the dough is purple! There weren't that many people there when we went, so the service was quick. My second visit was closing weekend with a group of friends. I got to try two more flavors recommended by the server during my first visit - blackberry and longanisa. Both were very good in different ways. I think I preferred the blackberry slightly over longanisa. They had a lot of take out orders that day, and we got the last white dough (there were still Ube). Good thing we got what we got. Even though they were super busy, the service was still quick and pizza came out fast. I heard they opened up again in San Francisco but for take out only. So glad they reopened because after having the amazing pizzas right before they closed on Oakland, my friends and I were sad that we didn't go sooner. Can't wait to try again in the future.

A delicious variety of pizzas available in the Prescott Market at Pizzeria Violetta!…read more You can order in person at the counter and enjoy their dine in or market patio seating. Or you can order on your phone and let them know if you're dining in or picking up. We ordered the Sweet Little Pig pizza which has pepperoni, candied bacon, and basil on top! I really liked the tiny pep they used, they curl up when baked. This pizza was the perfect combo of sweet and savory, I bet it would be even better with some balsamic drizzled on it too. We also ordered a side of their blue cheese and basil ranch. I didn't know ranch could get any better than plain ranch. Basil ranch was bright and also creamy. I've been here a few times before to watch a warriors game. They've got tons of seating and of course they stream all of the games. Great community vibes and you get to enjoy delicious pizza and drinks while you're here.

Pizzeria Violetta in the Prescott Market is such a great addition. They're doing a really…read moreincredible Oakland Restaurant Week (3/12-22) deal for $35 including one 18-inch specialty pizza, one entrée salad, and FOUR chocolate chip sea salt cookies (on weekdays only) during dinner hours around 4p-9p. We came, we saw, we ate, we conquered. Awesome deal, and those cookies...a huge win and crowd-pleaser. We did the Classic Caesar Salad and the Sweet Little Pig Pizza (pepperoni, brown sugar candied bacon, house made tomato sauce, cheese, basil). Loved the inclusion of the brown sugar candied bacon! I noticed they have a Hot Hawaiian Pizza with brown sugar cured pineapple that also looks divine. Also to note, they have hearty sandwiches like Chicken Parmesan on the menu, shareable appetizers like Jumbo Chicken Wings, and cocktails! Pro tip, make sure to order a side of the Buttermilk Basil Ranch..yum! I noticed kiddo options and did I also see a S'more pizza on the menu? Interior seating available, but can also sit in main dining hall or outside with your order too. We will be back. Thank you for the sweet note on our pizza box :)

Haven't explored East Bay's food scene yet, but I happened to be in Oakland and stumbled across…read moreMama's Boy Pizza. It's a classic neighborhood slice shop that immediately reminded me of places back on the East Coast where I grew up. You order up front and the cashier was super friendly and recommended the Burrata slice. The pizza was fantastic. I went ahead and ordered the burrata slice (no surprise if you've been reading my reviews), topped with burrata, hot honey, and fresh basil. My partner got the burrata and the cacio e Pepe grandma slice. It was easily one of my favorite slices I've had in the Bay Area so far. I'd honestly make the drive just to grab pizza here again. There are a handful of seats inside and outside, plus additional seating upstairs. If you're looking for a great slice in the East Bay or even the Bay Area, this place is absolutely worth checking out. I will be back for sure!

The best pizza in the Bay area by far!!!! Pretty fast service, it does get busy quickly and there…read moreisn't a lot of seating, but there is some upstairs if you have a larger group that can work. The ambiance is cozy and warm, I really like the overall set up here. The pizza though, the pizza is the star of the show! All the pizzasa were so flavorful, but the standouts were the Burrata pizza (it has hot honey!), the Pesto pizza, and the Mushroom pizza was decent too. However, the Cacio e Pepe pizza was pretty disappointing, luckily that was the only one we got just slices of. We also really wanted to try their Pineapple pizza, but I guess we'll save that for our next visit. Oh, and the ranch is great here too! Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

F-ing incredible pizza. I don't even know where to start. PIZZA SO GOOD you won't want to eat…read moreanything else. Seriously every time I'm hungry I'm thinking about this place. I went there ONCE. THREE WEEKS AGO. I'm still thinking about it. Allllllllllllll the time. I can't wait to go back. Yes it's a bit slow. It's 12/10 worth the wait. Order ahead if you're impatient. Yes it's slightly expensive but not at all overpriced. This is not quick cheap sustinence. This is edible heaven. Just go already. (Get the mushroom one.) Don't order to go. Sit down and eat it hot, fresh, PERFECT. PS the background music is really terrible. Bring headphones?

I ordered togo today during a rainy Tuesday. As soon as I walked in the staff greeted me and was…read moreimmediately helpful. The food came out pretty quickly after I ordered online. Pretty much the exact time it says to arrive. Inside the was quaint and had a few small tables to enjoy. Next time I will dine in! The pizza was great. I love the taste of the crust and sauce. It's been a while since I have had a pizza this tasty.

I love coming to this place! The pizzas are fantastic and they always have a gluten-free option. I…read morealso like it because it's priced right. I feel like I'm not being punished because I cannot eat wheat and the pizza is very, very, very good. I usually don't have the way more than five minutes once I get to the pizzeria. Because my pizza is ready. Contrast that to another place where I would go, have to go to the front and order my pizza, and then get in a very very very very very very very very, very, very very long line and ask for my pizza. I pity the person who doesn't read the directions telling them to do this and weights for up to an hour in a line and find out that they have the weight even longer for their pizza to be ready. This place is fast and efficient. The inside is fine. It is nice and clean and while there aren't a lot of people there, it seems well taken care of. I think the reason why there aren't so many people there because most of the pieces are taken to go. But that's just a guess. This is a spot with a very good pizza and it comes at a decent price. I'd recommend it to anyone.!

My husband wanted to stop by since he had this spot bookmarked. Their vegetarian pizza menu changes…read moredaily, which is a similar concept to Sliver and Cheeseboard. We were able to park across the street in a free parking lot since street parking is null in the area. There were only a few customers when we arrived at 1:30pm on a Saturday. The pizza of the day was a mushroom pie, without the mushroom since my husband dislikes it. The cheese was thick and the crust could've been cooked longer so that it would be crispier. Not sure if the pizza didn't taste as good since it was customized, but I would like to give it another try if I'm ever in the area again. The cost of a whole pizza is $25, which is on the steeper side given that there is no protein.

Was headed home and hungry after a social event on a Friday, but thought it's a good time to give…read moreHeshers a try. Live in Jack London square but haven't tried Heshers since the Crooked City Cider changeover. So glad I gave this a try. While Heshers gives this punk rock, aggro vibe online, inside the staff were warm and super friendly. My bartender helped me find the right drink (a Humboldt blueberry cider at 11% abv) and then I ordered the Meat Fungus pizza (lots of ground meat plus mushrooms). Sat at the bar and enjoyed my cider as well as convo with the other guests and bartender. In about 20 min, my pizza was ready. I took everything to go but was home in minutes. Couldn't wait for the first bite, and was NOT disappointed. Crisp crust pizza... not quite Detroit. Not Sicilian... def not New York style. But absolutely delicious. Came with a few packets of Parmesan and crushed peppers. Added it all and it was too good to leave a single slice for tomorrow. I'll be back, Heshers! Take my money! And thank you!

Ordered a pizza to go from Hesher's and it definitely delivered!…read more First off, the theme here is unapologetically metal. The decor, the attitude, and the music all lean into it--they were blasting metal while I was there, which gives the place a fun, high-energy vibe that feels a little different from your typical pizza spot. If you're into that scene, you'll probably love it. The setup is super casual. You order at the counter and can hang out while you wait. They've got a great beer selection, and there's even an arcade area where you can play some games while your food is being made. It feels like the kind of place where you could easily kick back with friends for a while. I went with the Mortian, their all-meat pizza, and it was absolutely packed with toppings--pepperoni, sausage, and bacon, all garnished with prosciutto. If you're a meat lover, this one delivers. Every slice was loaded and really flavorful. The crust deserves a shout-out too. It's not thin crust, but it's also not deep dish. It lands right in that perfect middle zone--crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Really satisfying and a great base for all those toppings. Even though I ordered it to go, the pizza held up great and was seriously delicious. I'd absolutely order their pizza again and look forward to trying more of the menu next time.

I love that they offer many gluten free options! My best friend is very allergic and she's able to…read moreenjoy her fav!

Honestly I never bothered to review because it was always a 5 star experience here at the Oakland…read morelocation and in SF. Real talk--the food slaps no cap. Square Pie Guys hits the spot every single time. The crust has that perfect crispy, cheesy edge, and the vibes inside are great. Excellent food, free tap (filtered?) water, quick service, and now a free cookie with this review? Say less. If you're ordering for the first time, take time to download the app for 20% off with promo code 20NEWSPG, it's worth it.

This was my first time here and I absolutely loved it! I ordered the bolognese and was so happy…read morewith how generous the portion was - tons of noodles and plenty of meat. The complimentary bread came out piping hot and made the perfect appetizer. The space is pretty small, so it does get busy - I'd recommend coming early. We were a bit cramped at our table, but it wasn't a huge deal. We were lucky to be seated quickly since they had a table for four available on a Sunday evening. I'm already excited to come back and try more of their pastas and pizzas!

Walked in on a Saturday and was immediately seated. There aren't a lot of tables but that's the…read morecharming part about the restaurant. The vibes reminded me of me as a kid going to a pizza restaurant after winning a basketball ball game, especially with the whole cup of Parmesan cheese sitting table side. The server was great, he walked us through the menu and the way he described each dish, made us want to order everything off of the menu. We ordered the meatballs, bolognese tortellini, burrata salad, and a pizza, loved everything and will definitely come back again.