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Slice House by Tony Gemignani

4.1 (622 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Salad, Italian
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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A Detroit Rosa pizza for here and a Grandmas Sweet Genos for later
Pete A.

On my way back from Albany to FREMONT so I had to stop at one of my favorite pizza places in the Bay Area. This location is in San Leandro and I have gone here the most of any locations. Service and quality is consistent. Seating inside and outside. Love the sweet Gino's grandma style and the Detroit style Motörhead. 2 totally different yet delicious pizzas

I come here pretty often, but today was honestly really disappointing. Half of my pizza was burnt on the bottom, all I taste is burnt pizza. On top of that, I got an XL and it's all for kids to eat too. I don't understand how something this burnt even made it out of the kitchen and got served to customers. Just really overcooked. For the price we're paying, I expect much better quality than this. I've always enjoyed coming here, but today's experience was definitely not acceptable. Really disappointed.

Janelle N.

Came here for a quick bite with my coworker and it was really good! It was crispy and the toppings were fresh. Staff were super kind and the food was quick. They also sell beers so a lot of people were out in the patio drinking and enjoying the nice day! Hope to come here again and try the others!

1/2 Pepperoni 1/2 cheese
Marilyn G.

This is our local pizza spot, our go to, our reliable and delicious pizzeriaaaaa! we've also been to the Castro valley location but this review will focus on the SL location. The pizza is always delicious, hot, the crust crispy. The slices are HUGE!!! We order 1/2 pepperoni for my husband and 1/2 cheese for me. We eat a few slices & freeze the rest to enjoy later, & yes-it taste just as good & fresh. There's always a generous portions of toppings, and the staff has always been kind, welcoming, and very quick with bringing out our order. My husband says it's a nice vibe everytime he goes inside. We usually do pick up, we've never eaten inside but maybe one day. The parking lot is in a metered area so probably one reason why we choose to just order to go but I do want to visit and dine in one day! Either way, we're looking forward to our next order from here!

Jo Ann D.

I am a biiiiiiiig fan of slice house. We order them pretty frequently and they're so consistently good! My favorite is the Detroit style pizzas. Honestly any flavor is good. The Detroit style is a thicker style and the crust comes out so crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside. The ingredients are really good quality. The inside has a bar style seating and about 5 tables. Service has always been very warm and friendly. There is paid parking in the lots!

Exterior / outdoor seating
Megan C.

This place is prevalently, crazily, repeatedly, persistently, unforgettably repeated on NextDoor and Reddit as a must eat. Secondly, the elation of and the excitement of this establishment coming even closer to the south/east bay... like who would not want to try this place out? CAL ITALIA: Gold medal winner? You gots me there to try it! This pizza topping massively needed arugula because it was all SWEET. Then it was solely salty due to the prosciutto. The lighter flavor hints like garlic didn't come through at all. The crust was delicious and chewy but once cold like every pizza... it became stale (no matter the temp and time at reheat). But yeah like I don't know how why what when makes this a gold medal winner... a gold medal winner, to me, is something that allows all 5 flavor senses and 5 human senses boil with puffs of magic evaporating...this was not it at all. Too sweet. Massively needed h2o multiple times throughout the taste test. SERVICE: Tremendously stinks that you cannot pick two different predetermine flavor toppings even if you are willing to pay more. Wait staff were nice via telling you the packets of spices available, providing cups for iced water, etc. Additionally, handed you the box of pizza directly. VIBEZ: Your standard neighborhood pizza joint. Dark interior. Casual dining. More grabs n gos than those dining in. Dining in were more of the manly population. Located in a small plaza with other establishments. Parking is rough af... you have to pay via app. If you attempt to park across/adjacent to the parking lot aka at the Chase bank lot, someone will stare you down and follow you even if you pretend or do withdraw money. Would I come back? Probably not. The toppings offered isn't my kind of jam. I prefer more well-rounded toppings. I do appreciate how they offer numerous pizza crust options.

Cal Italia
Erica L.

It was pretty empty when I went, so there was ample seating. There was a steady flow of customers coming in for pickup orders. We ordered two whole pizzas, and I am so glad we did. Both were absolutely delicious! The calabrese (hot) sausages and mozzarella balls were my favorite on Wise Guy. Cal Italia was described as "Gold Medal Winner - Food Network Pizza Champions Challenge," so of course I had to give that a try! There was no tomato sauce, which was a good balance with the saucy Wise Guy. Cal Italia was more unique, but I enjoyed Wise Guy more, as I love tomato sauce on my pizzas.

DET Rosa
Lloyd C.

We were in the area, and decided to get Slice House. My wife walked in while I circled. Pay for parking? What is this AirPay by text!?! The parking lot is small and tight. Picking up some dinner for MIL, we ended up getting a slice for ourselves. Detroit Style Rosa: white cheddar, brick cheese, mozzarella, thick and thin pepperoni, two racing stripes of slice sauce on top with fresh basil.

New York style XL 20" Motorhead
bonnie l.

Ordered Slice House for New Year's Eve and it was a hit with kids and adults alike! The family size was huge - cut into 8 slices that are the size of what you get when you go to a shop and buy a single slice. We were too hungry to take too many photos but the XL Motörhead pizza with the ricotta was really good. Not overly salty with the sausage and pepperoni. Really good thin crust and toasty edges. I would definitely order again for a party.

Mary H.

My family member raved about this place. I was skeptical because so far we've been striking out on food spots lol I have to say this was one of the best slice of pizzas I have had. Nice thin crust. Crispy and cheesy and a pretty good price for the size. I believe it was $6.35

Bacon Arugula Salad
Priyam B.

I ordered the Bacon Arugula Salad and the Cal Italian Pizza. The pizza itself was great -- delicious crust, good cheese, and well-balanced flavor. Unfortunately, everything around the food made the overall experience disappointing. The salad was served in an overstuffed plastic container with the oil and balsamic on the side. There was absolutely no room to mix anything without making a mess. At the very least, the staff should offer to premix salads when the packaging makes it impossible for customers to do so. I also planned to order wine, but seeing it served in flimsy plastic cups was honestly off-putting. For a place with a ~$50 average order value (before tips), proper glassware should be a basic standard. The paper plates provided were thin and became greasy almost immediately, and to add to that, the tables weren't even wiped down -- I ended up cleaning my own spot before eating. Overall, the dining experience felt cheap and uncomfortable, despite the quality of the pizza. To the owner: it's clear the business is doing well and expanding, and that's great -- but please reinvest in the customer experience. Cutting costs on basic dinnerware, serveware, and cleanliness really shows, and it drives customers like me away. I won't be returning, nor would I recommend this location to friends. Fieldworks is not too far and has way better experience

1/23/25 Drink menu
Lee D.

3.5 stars rounded up, not sure if I am being too generous with this review...? Quality/Quantity - Sicilian (SIC) Mortorhead - 80% my fault as I thought this was a larger size Detroit deep dish. It is NOT. The pizza was just okay, not worth $40 in my opinion. The bread to topping ratio was off, there was more bread than toppings. And the flavors were also just okay. Also available - Pasta, salads, dessert, beers on tap, etc. Atmosphere - Small restaurant. A few tables, all filled for today's lunch crowd and some bar seating. Plenty of outdoor seating on this cold winter day. Paid text parking through Air Garage?!?! Not familiar with this, nor will I be paying for parking via text. This used to be free parking when we used to frequent the now closed sports bar (Englander). Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 10pm. Loyalty program available, see picture. Service - 3 Stars, not bad, but far from good. Not friendly or welcoming. Just did his job with as few words as possible. Not a front of the house type of person if you ask me. As with many of my Yelp friends' reviews, the signs and the website did not do a good job communicating the difference between the types of square pizzas. He did show me the case, see picture. But that was about it. So I assumed that the Sicilian Pizza was a larger version of Detroit Deep Dish. I believe I even said that out loud and did not get corrected?!?! Either way I will own 80% of the miscommunication. As of writing this review, I finally found on their website the descriptions of the pizzas. Quoted me 20-25 minutes and it was ready within 20 minutes, thank you. I asked for plates & napkins, he offered parmesan and red peppers, etc. Price - $40, expensive for what we got. If this was a Detroit DD with its crispy crust, then it might have been worth it. Basically it was a regular rectangular pizza... for $40. Owner Comment - Congrats to Tony Gemignani from SF since 2012, to Slice House at this location since 2021, and on all the success with your other franchise locations. I will be back for the Detroit DD and look forward to writing an updated review.

Bbq chicken pizza
Paige B.

Nice staff but the bbq chicken pizza slices were awful. The taste was not good and the chicken was chewy and gritty. I had a friend try it and they confirmed. $17 for two slices. Would not recommend.

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Food was good. Small location so not a ton of seats. Staff were nice. I like that each slice house has their own special pizza.

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I love their pizza so much that it's the best one so far than any other pizza places I just love the service and the workers they're so nice

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What's the price range of by the slice? Their menu is ridiculously difficult to navigate just to see info about by the slice.

I noticed samething, there are several different types of slices and each location I've been to have different prices for slices and pizza.. It's best to call location you are going to.

What gluten free options do you have?

Slice House has gluten-free crust available as a modification!

Do yall sell slices?

Yes we do:)

Can I order meatballs with the sauce on the side?

Unfortunately we are not able to do that because the meatballs are in the sauce already, sorry!

Do you serve beer?

Yes we do! Beer, Cider & Wine:)

Do you sell by slice?

Yes we do:). Everyday we have about 8 different rotating slices

Are you open Christmas Eve? Can we place an order online earlier than desired pick up time?

Yes we are open Christmas Eve until six or 7 o’clock it just kind of depends how busy it is so I would definitely have your order placed and asked to be picked up by 6 o’clock just to be safe! So yes you can order it earlier and have it ready to be… 

Òpen on Christmas?

No sorry, we are closed on Christmas Day

Is outdoor dining available?

Yes, indoor & outdoor:)

Do y'all serve Italian Beef sandwiches?

Unfortunately, they don’t

Is indoor dining available?

Yes it is:)

What items are gluten free?

Hi, our chicken wings, salads (with no croutons) & gluten free cauliflower crust pizza are all gluten free, although we cannot guarantee there is no cross-contamination of course because all pizzas are cooked in the same oven.

Is online ordering available? The website states online ordering is unavailable.

Yes, go here: https://www.slicehousesl.com however, make sure you order about an hour in advance,… 

Anyway of seeing a menu with pricing?

Hi, yes if you go to our website www.slicehousesl.com & click on the drop down menu on the left and the click on the Toast tab that will show you the menu with prices.

Is it open for seating?

Hi James, unfortunately we aren’t doing any indoor or patio dining yet. We are trying to get enough staff & also waiting for our beer& wine license so hopefully in a few weeks we should be ready to open for in- person dining! We will definitely… 

Will you be opening for lunch on the weekends?

Hi, currently we aren’t open for any lunches but as soon as we get our beer & wine license & are able to hire enough kitchen staff we will definitely be open for lunches. We are hoping within a month to be open for indoor & patio dining & for… 

Do you serve by slice (like the Walnut Creek location) or is it only a whole pie?

We are now serving slices! Just walk-in & see what the daily selection is:). Thanks!

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Paradiso Restaurant - Apple crisp very average, especially for $14!!

Paradiso Restaurant

4.1(3k reviews)
0.8 mi
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I had dined at Paradiso once before and when I came back it was even better than I remember. I…read moredidn't have a reservation, but luckily I was able to put my name down on a Tuesday evening. All of the items on the menu sounded delicious. I chose between the salmon belly and the Hokkaido scallops, and went with the scallops. They did not disappoint! My cousin had the seafood fettuccine and she said it was fantastic. Our server, Teresa, was knowledgeable and friendly. She had the most charming Halloween themed sparkling earrings on. Our meal was delicious and the pace of the evening was just right. We were having such a lovely evening we didn't even realize we were finishing up dessert past closing time! I would definitely recommend Paradiso to anyone who appreciates good food and a fun and active atmosphere. I look forward to my next visit.

Went to lunch on a Tuesday with two friends to celebrate a birthday…read more The owner was very confrontational when the birthday girl, a former restaurant owner, criticized her clam linguini as delicious but overly sandy. She just wanted him to note that the kitchen did not allow them to filter out the sand. He exploded and said all clams would be sandy and suggested she was ignorant. FYI, I have linguine and clams at many restaurants and have never had that much sand in it. He obviously does not know how to speak to customers and also has a problem with women. Criticism is met with anger and denial. Beware: if you express any dissatisfaction with your meal, you might be confronted by the owner, who will try to intimidate you, argue with you for way too long and tell you that you are wrong. Even though a manager came by to apologize with gift cards encouraging us to give them another try, we will never go back. This will be our last $300 lunch at Paradiso.

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Paradiso Restaurant - 12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

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Water and bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

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Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar - Meat Platter

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar

4.2(818 reviews)
1.2 mi
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First time here (came for brunch) and wow, what a meal! Everything we ordered was incredible…read more The grilled rockfish was cooked to perfection: juicy, tender, and topped with crispy garlic and capers. The grilled oysters were phenomenal! So fresh with the slightest hint of sweetness. The mushroom and yam fritters sitting on top of mint chutney completely blew me away. Such a unique and delicious combination! The oxtail with grits was another standout. A generous, hearty portion with such rich, deep flavors, absolutely delicious and very satisfying. For drinks, we had the Vietnamese iced coffee and the egg custard coffee, which wasn't overly sweet. The egg custard on top was light, fluffy, and delicious. 10/10 recommend! The service was great! Can't wait to come back and try the dinner menu.

I don't know what the hype is about …read more 1 you scan your food order - and then have to figure out how it works 2 inside or outside dining which is nice and the j side is nicely decorated and outdoor is one and airy- windy and cold today . Next time bring a jacket 3 there really isn't a server , just a person they " will be abound " . You order off the QR CODE and then run a tab- well- with some people today - that's what they accept. For all the Michelin notations I would suggest more customer interaction. 3 the food was ok- not great - not bad - I will say I did like the shoshito peppers and the bon mi sandwhich - it's a shame the rest of the evening menu was not available - for that's what I see mostly recommended on Yelp. The Vietnamese coffee was ok- There was nothing special about the place- nothing that really made me think- I will be back. Kinda fast foodish when you order at McDonalds On a screen.. and then figure it out .. it maybe ok for people today - but I won't harp on that - great for introverts - so I guess it's " ok" ... If I wanted to play on my phone I would have stayed at home .. Parking is thin on the street.. there is parking.. if it's busy then you will have to walk a bit. When we got there I was asked for a reservation - maybe it's standard - but it was at noon and there were only a few people seating and quieter a few tables outside - so next time ? Make a reservation ??? This place was suggested by a coworker he raved about it - about what ? I don't know ... try it for yourself- see what your opinion is - mine is a C ....

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Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Spaghetti Del Trabocco*

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails

4.2(2k reviews)
5.9 mi
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Absolutely wonderful experience here for a last-minute birthday dinner…read more We didn't have a reservation for a Saturday night, but did not have to wait around 5:45pm for a party of 2. There is plenty of seating inside, by the bar, and outside in a heated patio. I ordered the spaghetti del Trabocco, as I love seafood and pasta, but have food intolerance to onion and garlic, which has always been challenging for me when going to Italian restaurants. However, the waiter informed me that this dish has no onions or garlic at all! I have never yet encountered a pasta dish with no garlic/onion and was beyond exhilarated that I would be able to order this dish. My husband got the lasagna, and we both ordered drinks. The drinks came out within a few minutes, along with yummy bread, vinegar and olive oil. The entrees took about 10 minutes to come out but they were well worth the wait. The scallops in the spaghetti were so soft, the shrimp were large, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. One of the clams was slightly salty but it did not ruin the dish. My husband enjoyed his lasagna as well, noting it was fulfilling. The best part of the night, was when I asked for a tiramisu to celebrate my birthday. Having tiramisu cake on my birthday holds personal sentimental value to me. Apparently, when the cook isn't busy, he'll come out and sing Happy Birthday to you! The cook was busy when my cake came out about 10 minutes after we finished our main dishes, but the waiter came to sing instead and he was wonderful, topping off the night to say the cake was complimentary. I was almost brought to tears by the gesture. The tiramisu was delicious, devoured too quick, even my husband approved, and I have been thinking of it ever since. I am so appreciative of how they made my birthday dinner a wonderful experience, the service, and the delicious food. Would definitely recommend and come again.

So I have held off doing a review for a long time because I was conflicted and just recently sort…read moreof figured out why. We have popped in here a lot over the years. Drinks and appetizers are great at the bar. Bartenders are nice. I think I had a cioppino or sea food stew once that was also really good. All the food coming out of the kitchen looks great. But here's the rub I finally figured out after talking about this place with my partner multiple times. There is tension in the air, a lot of it. Walking in you can feel it. Not sure where it's coming from since the owner, Gino I think, seems like a pretty nice and chill guy and interactions with him are always good and I see him interact with the staff in a positive way. So why the tension? Where is that coming from? Regardless, I don't need that tension and anxiety on my resume or in my tequila. For some reason I really wanted this place to be sort of a nice hang out and place to always go. Just hasn't panned out that way. We'll still go back at times and test the waters. Just not going to be one of our regular haunts. People seem to love it more than I currently do so there must be something there. Rounding up to 4.

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Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Polipo e Patate

Polipo e Patate

Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails - Duck Special

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Buon Appetito Restaurant - Linguine papa pescatore

Buon Appetito Restaurant

3.7(1.3k reviews)
5.1 mi
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We haven't visited Hayward for dinner for quite some time, and visiting here brought back great…read morememories!!! The room is welcoming, unpretentious, fast, friendly service. We started with Calamari, and it was crispy, just out of the fryer, with two sauces. I only wish we had some of the tentacles, but the rounds were large and tasty. I wanted eggplant, but while it wasn't on the menu, the waitress said that they had it available, and it was great, very fresh slices of eggplant, under a melty cheese top. Just what I wanted!! My date had the seafood linguini, and loved it, especially the variety of seafoods (scallops, shrimp, shell fish, calamari). We ended with three scoops of spumoni. We haven't had such a "traditional" Italian American dinner in years, and it was just fun, tasty, and brought back many great memories!!!

We were in Hayward, so we decided to just walk around downtown, and Saturday nights are really…read morebustling!! We decided to check out Buon Appetito, a restaurant she visited regularly for business lunch and dinners. We were seated near the back but it was fine, bright, and welcoming. After browsing the menu, I was surprised they didn't have eggplant parmesan, but our waitress said they had it available, so that's what I ordered. My date ordered the seafood linguine, and we had calamari appetizer. The appetizer was perfect with the bread! Nicely. breaded, thick rounds, crispy and the sauces were perfect with it. The eggplant was probably the best I've had, it came in an oblong dish, piping hot out of the broiler, with well done eggplant, lots of creamy cheese, and perfect sauce. The linguini was fine too, lots of variety, and creamy sauce. We ended the meal with three scoops of spumoni, Great meal, wonderful, friendly service, a great reminder of the classic "red sauce" dishes of our past!!!

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Birthday ice cream

Buon Appetito Restaurant - Fruiti de mare

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani - pizza - Updated October 2026

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