I had a really disappointing experience here. I ordered a calzone and garlic knots, and almost immediately after eating them I started feeling sick to my stomach. Within a short time I had to rush to the bathroom and ended up throwing up. It was honestly a terrible experience. Beyond that, the food itself was not good at all. The calzone and garlic knots tasted very bland and seemed very unfresh. There was almost no flavor, and the texture made it seem like the ingredients had been sitting around for a while rather than being freshly prepared. When you're paying for restaurant food, you expect it to at least taste fresh and be made with quality ingredients. Unfortunately this was the complete opposite of that. The whole experience left me feeling sick and extremely disappointed. I rarely write negative reviews, but people should know what they might be getting. I definitely will not be returning. read more

I have struggled to find good vegan dine out places but the pizza's here taste amazing. I tried one with mushrooms and it was a delight, even with a group of other vegan friends. read more

Great pizza! One of the best I've ever had. I went there just by chance while visiting a friend of minds who just moved across the street from Red Tomato and I'm glad he did! read more

The food is three stars right down the middle. The actual location? Hm. Inside, it feels like so many pizza parlors straight out of the 1980s. I'm a captive to my nostalgia obsession at times, so normally, an old-fashioned or just plain decaying old place adds at least a star. But not at Red Tomato Pizza House. Nope. For some reason, this place depresses me. It depresses me like all the other restaurants on the north side of University Avenue that have gone into long slow death spirals that seemed like they might actually survive but did eventually succumb to changing tastes and/or a bad location and/or the relentless pursuit of building ugly apartment buildings in Downtown Berkeley. Red Tomato Pizza House has survived, but not through sheer will or grit or fortitude or even luck. It looks and feels much worse for the wear, and I think it is. I don't know how it survives, and when my office was nearby, I gave it plenty of tries. It was fine. Three stars straight down the middle. Yet even I couldn't persuade myself to eat here (rather than taking it to go), because it's just so depressing. The lunch deal also isn't as good as they advertise it, or else there's some sneakiness going on; I could never tell which was true. read more

Good experience. Parking was a little tricky, but managed to find street parking in front. Pretty good pizza. We got the red tomato pizza house special. It was tasty. Good crust. Friendly staff. Order, pay, and find your seat, in the spacious dining room. We also had the mac and cheese, but it was a little bland. read more

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My first time here and this place is AMAZING!!! THEY HAVE A VEGAN MENU!!!!! The staff is so unbelievably kind and their service is TOP TIER!!! They do so much for their community and beyond being a family owned business, creating generational wealth, THEY WANT EVERYONE TO WIN!!! (and be fed good) 10/10 DEFINITELY am coming back because I absolutely recommend!!!!!! read more

Red Tomato Pizza House - They have gave permission and booking to shoot a short film before their restaurant opens!!! Amazing!!! - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The good news is they delivered. Food was okay enough. Caesar was decent. Pizza was fresh ingredients. Crust was eh!!! While they say deliver is free, there are multiple added charges - one for the delivery person and something else. With tip the $25 bill ended up $41. read more

Excellent Pizza and Service. I just get a Pepperoni Pizza but it's always fresh and tasty... def one of the best Pizza places in Berkeley for sure. Good prices, fresh and good service. Let's go! read more

I literally am someone who doesn't eat pizza often but this spot has turned me out !! It's so good, clean environment, it has an earthy and woodsy vibe. I adore how sweet the owner is and she's very polite as well as gives very clear descriptions of the menu items if you are a picky eater like myself. Highky Recommend this place for when you need a spot to meet with friends, a nice self care binge dat, or just wanting to catch up on studying or work with a bite to eat!! read more

The pizza was very good We also had had the garlic and pesto knots and they were so good! It was very slow. For being that good and right across the street from the UC theater I would have thought it would've been busier... oh well my win. read more

Great pizza, which says a lot with all the good options in Berkeley, but I want to call out the staff and manager for handling a problem delivery exceptionally well. I placed a late order, manager asked a server to drop it off on way home. However, my phone provider dropped service and I didn't notice, leaving the not-really-a,-delivery-driver unable to deliver, as I had said to call and I'd come out - our place is completely hidden and we.yave dogs so it's typically the best way for driver - just not now. They tried for 45 MINUTES. I later heard the increasingly stressed but never rude and always professional messagea they left. It was way too late to knock on neighbors'doors. Further, when I called the next.day to apologize the manager was much kinder than I deserved. With restaurants the staff plays a significant role in how I feel about my experience. I'll go back to a place with decent, not great food but great staff over a place with fantastic food but bad staff. This place has both great food and great staff. read more

Incredible pepperoni pizza! Service was great. Atmosphere is cool. Great music. I love this place! Many will disagree with me on this, but I believe Red Tomato Pizza House is the best pizza place in Berkeley. Check them out! Wife loved the macaroni and cheese. The garlic twists are amazing. Folks, check this place out NOW!!!! read more

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Warm & welcoming people, good coffee, delicious & reasonably priced food, great vibe. GREAT addition to our neighborhood

First off, the food was great. I got a large calzone, and it was a TON of food for what is not much money in Berkeley. Second of all, the people were so nice! I felt very welcomed and comfortable there. They definitely care. The food was quick and they checked in on us semi-regularly. Also, the vibes were great. It's a nice classic place and feels very homey. Also, they played cat videos instead of sports in one of the TVs (only for a few minutes, though) which is a massive plus. If I end up in the area again, I'm definitely coming back. read more

First of all this places is super in compliance with the COVID-19 rules. This spot is in a great location as well. When we arrived at Red Tomato Pizza House I was greet by a very nice lady. I placed my order and my sister and I waited for a little while but we ordered a lot lol I ordered a meat lovers personal pizza, garlic twists, medium farmers medley, and a medium build your own. The ingredients on the pizzas were amazing! I'm sad I don't live closer. The garlic twists were delicious and I wish I ordered more. That's what you get for being nice and sharing. When we received our order we were told we got a little extra something which were the brussel sprouts. I love brussel sprouts so that was a great surprise for me. They were perfectly seasoned. I couldn't stop eating them. I will be back again for sure! This will be a go to spot when I'm in Berkeley. read more

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First time placing an order through Door Dash. A simple order (Pesto Pine-Nut Vegan Pizza Small and Pesto Twists) Received wrong twists. $40 I paid through Door Dash you would think they can put in the effort in getting it right especially for paying so much money for little food and no service. read more

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This place is great for a late night snack. My friends and I stopped by after an event and between us we ordered a vegan pepperoni pizza, a chicken tandoori pizza, and a pepperoni and spinach pizza. I appreciated that the ingredients tasted fresh and the vegan pizza my friend ordered was actually really good ! It was clean on the inside if you want to dine-in but we did take ours to go. It is street parking but it wasn't too bad finding a spot. Check this business out if you haven't tried it. read more

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I got the Yelp event personal sized meat lovers pizza and ordered a small meat lovers gluten free with anchovies. They put a lot of meat on the pizzas. It's well worth it. The crust is not thin so a little doughy inside. I would go back for sure. read more

Red Tomato Pizza House - Personal meat lovers pizza in front. Meat Lovers Gluten Free Pizza in back. - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Where do I begin.... We were a group of 21 traveling for a Speech & Debate tournament at UCB and I was desperate to find a place where my son felt included since he has Celiac & EoE which makes it very difficult to find a safe dairy free & GF place to eat. I called early and was told of their accommodations they could make for my son. We arrived and Eden, the owner approached me with their protocol and my son left saying this was the best pizza he has had even better than NYC! No stomach issues and the team loved their pizza's & homemade Mac & Cheese. We will definitely return when back in town & there is no doubt you would love their food also! read more

Basic pizza. Why go there when Rose Pizza is right across the street or Goia Pizzeria is a few blocks away in the Gourmet Ghetto? Their cuisine is for kids or people with bland taste pallets and like mediocre pizza. Regarding the service, the staff is nice, the establishment is clean and it has great ambiance. read more

Great pizza & twists. Hot and fresh made on the spot. Super kind individuals running the place. Amazing service and hospitality. Right across from the UC Theatre; if you're in the area for a show, stop by. Will be back very soon! read more

Genuinely delicious pizza. Fresh, swaggy, the work$. (The way it should be.) Turtle rock played!!! My favorite band!!! Check them out! read more

A sweet, little mom and pop shop. Their vegan selection of pizzas are (surprisingly) delicious! The cheese has a nice pull and isn't creamy like cream cheese. The crust was right kind of thin but not too thin, and unlike many thin crusts, did not smell burnt. They also put attention to detail. For ex. the spinach was placed under the cheese so it does not burn and the toppings were all the way to the edge of the crust. They do some magic seasoning on top of the pizza that makes the flavors pop. The place is clean inside, convenient location, and you can watch a game on any of the different 3 TVs. read more

Red Tomato Pizza House - Two delicious personal sized vegan goodies - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Total a- hole. After 20 minutes of getting parking, I walked in at 1:55. He said we're closed. I said you don't close until 2 o'clock. He said we're closed. Just a jerk. Stay away from this guy. read more

Got a 18" cheese calzone with pepperoni delivered via DoorDash. It was fantastic, very cheesy and there was ample pepperoni. It is enough for two people. I would like to add a caveat, it is quite cheesy as you get near the center...maybe too cheesy. read more

I have been coming to this pizza place for the last three years and I love there pizza and I love that there business is black owned. I have order pizza for my resident events and personals for myself the flavor and temperature of the food is so good to me it's hard to find a good pizza place that's not really part of a chain. They are located in a good spot and they are friendly and have events there. Please slide thru and try them out! read more

Simple As That My Baby Loved It 5 years old ate all that 10 Dollars Personal Nice Size Tv Get Your Playoffs On 3/4 TVs Thank you gentlemen No Complaints I will returning read more

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I am always leery of food that seems dirt cheap. An $8 personal pepperoni pizza? Will it be tiny? Will be low quality.. well Red certainly surprised me. It's the perfect size personal pizza with fresh ingredients and a really great pepperoni. And ice cold draft works well as here :) read more

Red Tomato Pizza House - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Got four items on 8/25/20: California Chicken and Garlic, a large combo, mac n cheese, and pesto garlic bread twists. Service was attentive and super thorough. I received a phone call when my order was ready, even though I was already picking it up. They were still chopping tomatoes and slicing up pizzas when I arrived right after opening at 3pm. Mac n cheese was almost ready, they told another customer, as they make each mac n cheese to order, and with quality cheese and crispy toasted breadcrumbs. Not your average instant Kraft slapped together as a side. This homemade goodness tastes like it could've come from Homeroom with its rich and powerful, cheesy and garlicky ooey-gooeyness. So rich that I had to eat it over several sittings. Although this is a pizza place, the mac n cheese can stand on its own. The pizzas had just come out of the oven when I showed up and were made with fresh ingredients. I could taste a hint of wine in the pizza sauce as well. Crust is thin and crispy, as it should be, not overpowering the pizza (got the regular crust, not skinny). Pesto garlic twists were delicious as well. It doesn't feel heavy, fattening, or greasy like cheap pizzas make you feel. Sure, it's not the cheapest pizza that you'll find, especially if you're a student on a budget, but you get premium ingredients and awesome service here. read more

The food is amazing! And the service is 10/10. I would recommend this place to any local or anyone who really enjoys great pizza. My favorite would have to be the Cali chicken & garlic or the Red tomato house special. Worth visiting. read more

Best pizza in town! The workers are very friendly and they have a lot of T.V's. I recommend anyone new to Berkeley to try this place out! read more

Very fresh, tasty ingredients. Not exactly NJ/NY style, but the variation is valid and worth trying. Real enjoyable smell.

We were in Berkeley for a function and had dinner here. The pizza was great. Had a BBQ chicken pizza and a veggie, super good. Very fresh. People we know in the area said this place was amazing and when we finally got the chance to try, we'd agree. There are lots of pizza places around so you have a lot of choices, it's good to make the right choice. The sauce may be the best ever too. We'll definitely be back. read more

Had the vegan pizza and after one bite it was a huge mistake. It was all bad. Instant regret.

How have I not done a review for this place? I love Red Tomato Pizza House! The service here is extraordinary, the food is good, the prices are reasonable, and you really can't beat it for the pizza. Plus, they make one of the best calzones in the area. We go virtually every Monday to take advantage of their one topping pizza special - large for only $9.99! FOOD: We've gone here SEVERAL times and each time it is consistently good. They use a very classic dough and cook it thoroughly enough so that it isn't goopy or weak like some places. Generous with the cheese and pepperoni, we usually get the large one topping, but lately I've been ordering the calzone and LOVE it. More like a folded pizza than a traditional calzone, but so much better than most calzones which end up doughy and undercooked in the middle. Not this one. Just really tasty. SERVICE: You can't go wrong here. Everyone is super nice and they always get our order out on time. They are friendly, remember who we are (which is such a nice touch), and really appreciate their customers. And generous with the toppings! COST: Again can't beat it. The $9.99 special is terrific, but the calzone I order is only $12.50 for the large and it easily is two meals for this big guy. So worth it. I need to remember to take pics!!! read more

i really like a few of their menu options, and the people that work here have been charming. only issue is finding a parking spot in the area now that they don't leave the back door open to the parking lot behind them. read more

The staff is super nice!!! But the vegan pizza was low quality and expensive. Like the crust Tastes like white flour and water and dominates the taste of the pizza. I ordered extra sauce after I realized how dry it was but it didn't help a whole lot. I appreciate having a vegan option but wow we dropped so much money for pizza I would never buy again. :/ Bummer! read more

Red Tomato Pizza House - All the pizza we didn't eat and gave away on our way to the car. It was just so dry and flavorless. It looks decent in this photo though. - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

I wish their crust was thinner, but alas, we are not in NYC. I had the spicy Vegan pizza. The tofu could be crumbled up and mixed with nutritional yeast, but the protein is nice to have. The sauce was exceptional. I did add some additional veggies, lemon zest, garlic powder, and goat cheese (yes, I know the pizza is no longer vegan at that point, but I'm more plant-based in my diet and sometimes splurge if I have something around; the goat cheese, garlic, and lemon zest combined made the pizza very tasty. read more

Oh so vegan tastic!! So glad we found this small gem in Berkeley. It's hard to find Vegan good food in SF so when we can here and I switched from eating meat to go vegan, this was a wonderful spot that definitely hit the spot. I love the vegan pizzas here , they have more than just a veggie pizza. My favorite is vegan pepperoni and pineapple and the garlic vegan cheese fries but over all the food is great the people are nice and we love the owner Eden!! Ya gotta try this place whether or not you are vegan! I travel all the way from Daly City just to get my vegan pizza ! Thanks for yummy vegan pizza! read more

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My partner & I discovered this place during the pandemic. We both love a good pepperoni pizza & this place is amazing. Something about their tomato sauce, it's very unique! I would have to say, this is by far my favorite pizza spot. We can always agree on Red Tomato. We come here at least once a month! read more