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Rose Pizzeria

4.3 (369 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Bonnie S.

There was so much hype around rose pizzeria when they won best pizza at a world competition, we were sooo excited to try. So when the university is on spring break, we took the opportunity to make a reservation for an early dinner on a Friday. They have a patio but all the seats were taken so we sat inside. The menu had some very interesting entries and our eyes immediately honed in on she wolf (tomato sauce, burrata, olives and capers with garlic confit) and the seasonal appetizer strawberry burrata. Everything tasted great and the pizza dough definitely stands out. Maybe capers and olives made it a bit saltier but still very good. Not quite the mind blowing pizza we thought we would get but solid and delicious nonetheless

Tangerine & Burrata
Warren K.

I've been wanting to check out this place for some time now and it did not disappointed. They have an indoor and outside area, and the outside area is super cute and great for a nice sunny day. Tried the Tangerine & Burrata, Old Faithful, and the Alpine Gold, and the Alpine Gold was definitely my favorite. Loved the potatoes and the truffle cream, along with a very crispy crust. Expect the pizzas to come out in 10-20 minutes. Overall, really great experience with great service. Would highly recommend!

Paolo B.

Was in Berkeley around lunchtime last week and got to try Rose Pizzeria for the first time, and I gotta say, I was impressed. For starters we went with the spicy Caesar salad, which was so good. Top 5 restaurant salads I've had, and would order every time. For pizzas we went with a cheese pizza and the Louie-louie. If it's my first time to a place I always have to try the cheese. The ratio of all the ingredients was on point. Crispy crust too, just how I like it. The Louie-louie is a white sauce pizza with fennel sausage. This was a great compliment to the cheese pizza because the flavor profiles were so different from each other that it was like having the best of both worlds. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which makes it great for groups of 1-4. With both indoor and outdoor seating. Service here was amazing. Definitely an overall solid place to satisfy those pizza cravings!

Johnny W.

Summary: Decent pizza but lacking against the competition Details: I'd been hearing the praise about Rose for a bit in social media and local news, and finally found an opportunity to make it several months back with a friend. Did it live up to the hype? Naw, not really, but I can't think of many places that have, given how much social media falsely inflates everything these days anyway. That said: flavors were decent, with the Old Faithful being more enjoyable overall than the too-salty Pepp & Basil, but I can't say I particularly enjoyed the crust of either, with their particular formulation coming in just a bit too dense and rubbery: I generally prefer my pizza crust/dough to either be on the crispier side, or the soft and chewy side, and this was not it. All in all, not the worst choice, especially if you're in the area and prefer the particular texture they offer up, but this is not it for me personally. Accessibility: Plenty of accessible to accessible-ish seating, including outdoor seating in the back patio as well.

Louie Louie
Brianna R.

We stopped by Friday evening as a party of 2 with no reservation but were able to be seated on the patio in 20 minutes. Although it was a chilly night, the heaters outside provided ample warmth. We decided to order the gigante beans, spicy Caesar salad, fancy anchovies, and the Louie Louie pizza. The gigante beans were my absolute favorite!! The beans, feta, artichoke, and vinaigrette all paired so well together. The Caesar salad was the best I've had and fully loaded with breadcrumbs and dressing. I also loved the anchovies. Salty with a great vinaigrette and fresh dill. My husband enjoyed his pizza as did I but the apps really stood out for me. It also paired well with the house wine. We will definitely return!

Champione pizza
Amber C.

SO GOOD. Easily my favorite pizza spot in Berkeley so far (and I've tried a ton). We were immediately seated right by the front window, which was nice. Our server gave great recommendations for vegetarian pizzas. Ordered the she wolf (burrata, garlic confit, olives, capers) and the champione (mushroom, white sauce) pizzas to share between 3 people. Waited about 20 minutes for the pizza to come, and when it did, we were so ready to dive in. The garlic on the she wolf pizza was GAS. Also one of the best thin crusts I've ever had. Absolutely LOVED all the mushrooms on the champione too! Highly recommend adding the red pepper flakes for some spiciness. The ambiance at night is was amazing. Great lighting, great vibes, very cozy, very busy, smell of pizza. Will definitely be back to try more flavors!

Classic Pepperoni Pizza.
D.J. M.

We decided to try Rose Pizzeria this afternoon for our daughter's birthday weekend. We got there at 4:00 PM and was informed there were no tables available until 5:00 PM. We placed a reservation for 5:00 PM. They texted us at 4:50 that our table was ready. We order one classic pepperoni pizza. The pizza came out fast. We loved their crunchy thin crust pizza. It tasted good. DJ's rating: 4.00/5.00 Would we come back? Yes.

Anchovies and chips
Tiffany S.

Tried the old faithful pizza, wonderful spicy pepper and sausage. It didn't need the hot honey on the side at all. It was perfect size for two people. Had the spicy Cesar salad, and it was really great, good textures, sauce and parm. Would recommend this as a starter if you like a salad. Had the olive oil cake and it was good, but found the strawberry preserves to be too sweet for my preference. Excited to come back and try other pies!

Pep and basil, fantastic!
David C.

Well, they were right! One of my all time favorite pizzas! The crust is thin, with a puffy and light crust. The pizza is cooked with a char, which I would have thought too charred, but it was perfect and awsome! Our service was great! Quiet, professional, efficient with a subtle smile as we gushed over the pizza. The place is small and cramped and perfect! Oh yeah, at first I was a bit annoyed the menu says something like "no half topping pizzas and no custom orders". We were gonna order half sausage and half cheese. I get it now, they are cranking out supremely great pizza quickly. Trust the process and enjoy!!

Pepp and Basil Pizza
Susana L.

Found this place in the top 50 best pizzeras list in America and wanted to try it out . Highly recommend! I was skeptical about the anchovies appetizer but it was fresh and I kind of liked it . The Old Faithful pizza is definitely a must try . Reading the ingredients made me nervous because I'm a strictly pepperoni pizza kind of person but holy cow . They don't leave cheese on the table and at first I was like .. the heck? But the pizzas were so good with the hot honey man... definitely going back . Only flop was that the patio furniture was really wobbly , the table and the bench. But other than that all the food was tasty, service was spot on.

Pep
Lisa T.

Service was a tad lackadaisical (nobody checked on us and they forgot the salad until I mentioned it) but the ingredients and flavors were excellent. They comped the salad which I appreciated. Nice high energy vibe, not too loud, cute patio too. I'm very happy that they take reservations for small parties. Would definitely come back!

Jessica Z.

Champione (Mushroom): 9/10 Plenty of fragrant mushrooms that tasted fresh and earthy. The green onion added a nice contrast with a mild crunch--an excellent touch that elevated the flavor. Classic Pep: 7/10 Generous amount of pepperoni with a satisfying kick in every bite. Downside: it leaned salty and oily. Spicy Caesar Salad: 9/10 A must-try for its unique twist. Was it spicy? Not really, but the dressing had a distinctive, memorable flavor. The fried breadcrumbs were a great addition. Service was unfortunately the biggest drawback. We were told the wait would be 10-15 minutes but no name was taken, and we were simply told to wait outside. It left me wondering if I hadn't gone back in to check, would they have remembered us, especially as more walk-ins of similar size came in after? And once seated, it took quite a while get anyone's attention to take our order.

Yummy
James Y.

If nothing else, Berkeley should be known for pizza. There are many pizza shops around Berkeley and they're all on top of their game. Rose Pizzeria was no different. Opening at 12 noon and within 5-10 minutes of opening, we arrived to notice that half the restaurant is already full!? Luckily, we got a seat because shortly after we got seated, the next visitors all either had to have a reservation or wait approximately an hour or so to get seated. Rose's simple menu was easy to navigate. We ordered two pizzas (Pepp & Basil and Champione), both were great! I favored the Champione slightly more because of the earthy tones. We also ordered two starters (Burrata & Cherries and Giant Beans). Burrata & Cherries were good. The Giant Beans were very well made and delicious. Suffice it to say, for two adults and a 2.5 year old baby, we orders too much. But the food was fantastic.

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Ask the Community - Rose Pizzeria

Are they opening in San Francisco?

on the corner of Clement Street at Arguello - soon to open; the paper is off the windows

How big are the pizzas?

I believe about 14"

Do they sell slices?? One or two slices of pizza is the sweet spot for me. Otherwise it's too much bread for too little meat and veggies. Hard to find around here, unless you like the sourdough California version of pizza.

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I looked at the menu.Are There are not any options to get any other pizzas there? I have a friend who eats pepperoni but not spicy pizza.Can you get pepperoni on the Margarita?

yes they have a MARGHERITA https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6043a7041b15ec3dfef50d69/t/64833d1c977a863b42c07797/1686322462353/jun6menu.pdf

Is there a gluten free crust option?

https://www.rosepizzeria.com/faq

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