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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant has a great vibe inside, rustic and clean with an old Tuscan feel. So good start to the evening. This place was supposedly in the top 3 pizzas of the WORLD, not just our area, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Derek, my friend Sarah, and I went here for dinner, and I really don't see what the fuss is about. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't worth the price. We've definitely had better pizza and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI've been twice. So perhaps it's not a good enough sampling. But, burned the pizza once, second time half the food was awesome and half overpriced, and unimpressive.Service isn't something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want anything more than awful service, go somewhere else. Try Cole coffee on College. Great coffee and good staff.Have been a couple of times for coffee and donut of a morning. Tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$4 toast? are you shitting me? oh, you're not shitting me? well then i shall try your toast and surely be disappointed as it is impossible for toast to be worth $4-- HOLY CRAP this is the best toast...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite Italian(rustic style) Restaurant in the Bay Area. Each time I have gone, going on number 9, the food has been perfect. If you are looking for good, rustic style Italian food and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night's food= not as good as I expected.Braised squid- too salty, and the sauce was too strong (bread was required)Pizza with peppers and pancetta- finePanna cotta with peaches- texture not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved that the servers don't have to wear a uniform. I had been wanting to try Pizzaiolo for sometime. Went there last night and really enjoyed it. Sat outside on a warm Oakland night. Good food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for breakfast only. Have been wanting to go there for awhile and finally planned it with a couple of friends today. Weird coincidence that they showed up in the paper this morning for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about sightings of a certain shirt with this printed across the chest: I HELLA HEART OAKLAND. Well, I HELLA HEART PIZZAIOLO.Good enough to move to the East Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing great things about Pizzaiolo, I decided to take my 3 friends from NYC here when they were visiting. The food was very good and the decor was great. However, the noise was really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: finally after my horrible "handsome incompetent waiter" episode two years ago I returned. Service was excellent. Outdoor seating was excellent. Food was very good. Prices still on the high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm upgrading to a 5 due to having eaten here multiple times and not ever having a bad menu item.PIC and I have been to Pizzaiolo on multiple occasions, and eating here for the project was really just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many things I really like about this place. The warm, comforting ambiance. The beautiful back patio. The garden and chicken coop - not to mention to bocce court. The heavenly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an awesome place. Probably our fourth or fifth time eating here...last Sat night for our anniversary -- cocktails in Rockridge; dinner in Temescal. Ambiance is spot on...dim lighting, funky art,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo is fabulous. The pizza is amazing, the staff is fabulous, the hostess is the BEST! Amazing appetizers and desserts too!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place and a great addition to oakland. great food good prices and a great location
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pizzaiolo has become some what of a go to restaurant for us when we want to have a simple meal and not travel far. since i wrote up my first review, we've been here at least another handful of times...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy without the fuss... Came here with J... we loved it... from the host who told us we could bring our drinks outside while we wait, however if we got caught we didn't hear that from him, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK the wine was good and fairly priced. The olives that we ordered were great ...... until my wife pulled out a 1" broken piece of chalk from the bottom of the dish. I couldn't believe it so I grabbed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE that their pizzas are cracker-thin and liberally topped with out-of-the-ordinary ingredients. I confess I had no idea what rapini is, but what the hell, why not? (Oh, Google is my friend ......
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We thought the stars were aligned for us to come.. When we went, we got pretty much front door parking! :) And then! we didn't have to wait for a table like many reviews have said before... :) But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Your food is a winner but your service dropped the ball - waiter forgot we were there.... thus, you are bumped down one star.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a fan! Got reservations the same day and they were able to accommodate my friend and I. I found an article in the LA Times about this place and decided to give it a try. I am was so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hallelujah- this atheist has found religion and it's called Pizzaiolo... I love, respect and admire the food and philosophy of this place. Like all great sustainable, organic and locally sourced...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've visited a restaurant where the food really deserved the 5 stars. This was great. Didn't have reservations, but they accommodated a table for three at the beginning of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent this place when I lived in the area and going there last night was just a great reminder of how much I appreciate great food, attentive service, and a wonderful ambiance. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go for dinner- the downside is many others clearly think so too, so it can be hard to get in. Pizzas are crispy and creative, salads are always new, different and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm told this pizza is excellent. I wouldn't know cause I don't have a use for pizza with paper thin crust topped with no tomato sauce and unusual ingredients. Seriously, I'm not hating. A lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it.. great pizza.. on par with Pizzeria Avellino, Pizzeria Delfina, Picco, Marzano.. I had a bit of a problem finding the place since the signage is minimal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza and a fun atmosphere, but definitely should be getting another $ sign on the prices.. Went on a Monday night with a reservation, and we were really glad we did - it was busy! 30 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo just keeps getting better and better.The food has always been outstanding. But the back patio with bocce and summer film series is so much fun. I've been experimenting with the cocktail...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo, pronounced Pizza - ee - olo. Amy and I were embarrassed we both had no clue how to correctly pronounce it, and were taught the proper enunciation by our waiter through a fun word game.We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the rapini and sausage pizza was good. i must come back to try the margherita pizza. kudos for having hitachino beer on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we pulled up to find a spot directly outside of the restaurant, we knew it was a sign of things to come! But note, remember that in Oakland the meter goes until 8 as opposed to 6 here in SF, so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow- why did it take me living in the East Bay almost a year before I made it here? Warm, open space, great music, wonderfully friendly staff and amazing pizza. Truly outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I've heard alot of hype about this restaurant so on a recent date Saturday evening we dropped in at 5:30 pm to snag one of the "open" tables even though the restaurant was "booked solid"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. 5 stars for my first drink eats in the East Bay since moving to the Bay in '08.Kicked off the evening with Red Tail Ale draft and followed to split the rest of the dinner with a friend: Avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With the actual pizzaiolo coming from Chez Panisse, I guess I was expecting a little more. While the toppings were absolutely delicious, the crust was a little subpar I felt. I would get to the end of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel the need to tell everyone on Yelp that I had the most AMAZING chicken here. Like, OMG-I'M-SO-HAPPY-I-HAVE-TASTEBUDS good. The boyfriend and I opted out of ordering pizza (perhaps a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't have reservations and only had to wait 30 minutes to be seated on Monday night. I ordered a Pizzaiolo cocktail, made from Campari, house-made tonic water and Amore (not sure what this is,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and service were mediocre, nothing to brag home about. I have had better pasta with pork ragu at Delfina and Rose Pistola. The pizza dough was light, similar to Naan bread. Service was friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A while back, I had a substandard experience with an aloof hostess (aka manager), so unfortunately have to re-rate this restaurant. My mother-in-law was visiting and we decided to grab a bite at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to have a big party, you should check this out. The wait staff are very helpful and friendly. the food was plentiful and delicious, even picky vegi types found good things to eat. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant hosted our company (Eveo)'s company party today and it was EXCELLENT! It was the perfect venue for such an event.the food was amazing. They had fresh shucked oysters, deep fried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The manila clam pizza was good. The thin crust is crispy but yet doughy... very unusual.Service here was very friendly, the waiter told us that the salads and meat dishes are even better! I will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay- I'm sure the food is good- but I'm a true believer in voting with your dollar. My girlfriend and I both had long workdays and were getting home late. We were both looking forward to chilling...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhhh....PERFECT date night spot or random "ineedsomeexcitementinmyweek" place to go on a Tues or Wed night with a friend. Great Temescal Urban vibe, friendly, welcoming hostess, great drink menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
no signs outside pizzaiolo that could indicate where it was at. however, look for this hanging sign on the building: G & G...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, door to door driving to Oakland (after 7pm on a Monday) was 20 minutes. Sometimes I spend that time just circling looking for parking in the City. Well, its the price we pay BUT it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to buck the trend, I really wanted to like this place but it seems like " The Emperor Has No Clothes"We did not have a reservation but the wait was less than expected and the hostesses were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by the service here. Came for dinner and making reservations is definitely the way to go. The hostess was incredibly nice! We arrived on time but it started sprinkling on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner last night. It was packed (Friday night), the wait was about 45 minutes, but wasn't much of a problem considering the area it's in is pretty interesting, with a few coffee shops....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have just one thing to subtract from my 5-star rating of Pizzaiolo's morning-time spread, service, friendliness and laptop slaving comfort:More light in the restrooms please! What is a minor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: 3.5 stars...leaning toward 4 (helps that I was in the company of one lovely bday sweetie...). Unlike some of the yelpers, we had lovely service. Like some of the yelpers, there was a kid...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll echo the other reviews and say that the pizza was not half bad (when it finally came out). It was incredibly fresh, and mighty tasty. If we're talking solely about the food, it would make my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good thin crust pizza, but a bit pricey. They don't serve diet coke, obviously they are communists. Go to Lanesplitter just down the street for good pizza at a third of the price.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a super cute place!It's like a clown car, you'd never guess how much space is inside from looking at the outside. We sat in one of their outdoor patios and listened to the live jazz music. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rude staff! We came in around lunch time and stood for what seemed like an eternity. The staff and waitress totally ignored us. The waitress walked past us several times and finally the bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before you see the two stars and run away, let me share two stories: one great, one mediocre. Okay. Here it goes. The first time I happened upon Pizzaiolo was just after I had moved into the Temescal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I showed up at 8 on a Friday night expecting to have to search for the restaurant, then be ignored by the hostess, finally having to wait 2 hours to be seated as many reviews here state....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flew into SFO and went straight to Pizziaolo based on a lot of good feedback on Yelp and CH. Thank god for GPS because it was m first time and Oakland. The place was packed at 9pm on Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, we couldn't find the place because guess what they have no sign. Secondly, the hostess seemed rather irritated because we did not have a reservation. Thirdly, not kid friendly. The list can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know some people do NOT like the fact that there's no sign on the building, but it's what brought us there. My boyfriend and I had actually planned to go to another place in the area, saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No sign on the building! And there's another food place on the same block with no sign. So I had to go up and down the street asking. This is just RUDE, anti-customer. The inside shows extensive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, this place probably has the best cocktails on the planet. I have tried every drink on their cocktail menu and they are all memorable and unique.The pie, eh...it's OK. They have the real...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to come here for a while now. I finally did, but have mixed feelings. The staff seems a bit gruff, and the hostess will try to steer you to a later reservation because they can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian boy boldly made the claim that this is the "best pizza in the bay area." I was intrigued by such a bold statement, so I barted my butt to Oakland for dinner. We got there a little after 7,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. We ate here a while ago and we did not think it was anything special. The pizzas were ordinary. I am a fan of thin crust pizza cooked in a wood burning oven, but their pizzas were only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what i loved:-halibut crudo w/avocado and grapefruit-grilled squid salad-fried chicken-meatballs-ambiance (patio)-servicewhat i liked:-mushroom pasta-greens w/garlic-peach ice creamwhat could have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for me and my boyfriend's b-day. While me and the group was waiting an hour for a seat, my salivating a$$ was thinkin, "This better be worth it." And you know what? I wasn't disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So here's the dirt: This place kicks ass. Excellent food. Warm, and depending on where you sit, romantic atmosphere. Service that is not all up in your grill, just attentive when they need to be. Like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Masterful pizza crusts here. Crispy on the outside with some charred spots. Soft and delicious in the middle. Thin but not too thin. We ordered 2 pizzas: the magarita and a squid pizza. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo is awesome. Everyone we've gone with has loved it. Its casual, friendly, and most importantly, the food is fantastic. The Monterey Bay squid, tomato sauce, and aioli pizza is absolutely out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really?? Is this the same place that people wait in line for for hours? I must say that any place with this much hype is sure to disappoint, but still...it's really not that great.Ambiance is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited a few years to make a pilgrimage across the bridge to this spot, and thankfully, it was worth the epic rush hour journey. This may be the best pizza I've had thus far in the Bay Area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo is, quite simply, the best pizza place we've ever eaten at in SF Bay Area. Ok, that might seem a bit "excessive", and perhaps I need to clarify what I meant by that: "If you are looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been quite a while since my last review of Pizzaiolo and a lot has changed since then. Basically everything that annoyed me before has changed for the better. The meals are paced now with food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine our surprise to find out that we were pretty close to Pizzaiolo after visiting my father-in-law at the hospital. Filled with relief that this dear man was going to be ok, we realized how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in after a long day and had two fabulous dishes. A monterey squid salad with frisee and romescu sauce was just outstanding and then a potato and rosemary pizza that was the best i've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Breakfast Only. I have't eaten dinner here in about 2 years because I didn't like it but don't feel comfortable reviewing dinner when it's been a while. The breakfast is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously disappointed. I'd heard and read glowing reviews of this place and had wanted to try it for a long time. Last night, a friend and I did. When the anticipation is high and the experience is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of my favorite restaurants on the East Bay. Not only are the dishes unique, they change frequently so I don't have to eat the same stuff each time I go. And I'm always excited when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance here.. exposed brick walls, dark wood tables, Italian art.. quaint patio in the back with outdoor heaters... and it has great food to boot!The menu I believe changes so I'll tell you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike other yuppie establishments, Pizzaiolo gets the ambiance plus food combo right. I felt like I was back in Portugal, sipping wine and actually enjoying my meal, course by course. The mood...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have gone to Pizzaiolo twice this year so far.I kept reading about it and then seeing all the people lined up when it opens. Decided one night to see if we could get in. There was only room at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mrs Cheesemonger has the week off, and today was my day off, so we decided to try the much lauded donuts available weekday mornings at Pizzaiolo.The one donut available today was a plain , dusted in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good. they do pizza the right way...in the stone oven. this place seemed REALLY traditional....almost too much. i personally put Rosso's in santa rosa up on a pedestal when it comes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow finally an Italian place that is not stereotypical and takes advantage of all the amazing possibilities my culinary tradition has to offer. I am simply dying to go back.Having an Italian mother I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have missed such a fabulous spot, right in my neighborhood! I dropped in for an early dinner after finding them on yelp and I was able get in around 6pm.... no wait. The pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*update* last minute on a saturday and the place was STILL crazy crowded. but we powered through. The cocktail i chose was a bit weird - mushed up strawberries and bourbon and mint. the oysters were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on my wondrous experience with some ladies, I took my boyfriend. The vegetarian. He was not pleased. He said the cocktails were bad AND watered down (sinful). And the veg options just weren't as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a whim, since we had a free night without the kids.Highlights:*Squid appetizer - a divine sauce (balsemic, aioli?) and the squid was not chewy or overdone. The ceci that came with it -- not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. Very lively and packed on a Tuesday night!!! I ate the salad greens which were good. The main course I ordered was the pork which was delicious! My date...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I've been here a million times. Never easy to sit down (budget at least a 1 hour wait).I love it. Their best stuff is no doubt the pizza.In my view, they've got the italian crust nailed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rating them high for their morning cafe experience: delicious Blue Bottle coffee, toast, fantastic jams, and amazing homemade donuts! Try the old-fashioned. I wish they did this on Sunday too! Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food -- never disappoints. Wait staff is friendly and helpful, but the door and bar staff are often a bit snooty. The wait is always too long, though, I've never sat down on any day of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went back to delfina and they are seriously suffering from pretty girl syndrome. Everyone loves me, they get in line night after night so why should i try? syndrome. So my update is to say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant -- my friend Sandra and I always have so much fun when we go -- the atmosphere is festive, the food is great, and we love the elderflower martinis -- the best in the Bay!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to find a decent pizza in the States. In the past two years of living here, I've been trying various outlets in the Bay area and while this one is OK, it is still not there by some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best food ever! Wish I could eat here everyday...The service is wonderful...beautiful decor, great music, great drinks!The polenta melts in your mouth it's so good.I love coming here with a big...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Fresh and flavorful salads with crab and citrus or pancetta and other interesting stuff, fried chicken and of course, pizza. Polenta with marscapone is extra creamy and delish. Good roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMM! Celebrated a friends birthday at Pizzaiolo last night, and though we waited awhile for a table cocktails and conversations with other patrons were very pleasant. If you're impatient, be sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the toppings and the flavor that their oven gives the pizza here, but our pizzas came out a little bit too crispy for me. It tasted more like naan that's been in the tandoor oven for ten...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The host is kinda a strange guy! But other than that, Journey is an amazing bar tender- and the staff is pretty friendly. Really good food- I come here all the time!
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
These folks put out excellent food. But they are generally mean, distant, and put-upon to treat you nicely. We have twice gone at night and the staff acted like we were lucky to just be in their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
***brunch only****cute atmosphere, blue bottle coffee, yummy savory frittata, awesome bread (with apple butter). i believe there's wifi cuz the techies next to me were looking all productive, with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was so disappointed the second time i went here. The first time was awesome! I went on a thursday when it was super busy. While I was waiting, we got some fresh pizza. Then, we got seated at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I got a craving for pizza one week and this place came to mind. It had been several years since my one and only visit. Although my partner did not share my enthusiasm when I suggested dinner here, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love. The worst meal I've had at Pizzaiolo would have been the best meal somewhere else. Fresh, local, in season ingredients make up simple, flavorful plates. I have wanted to marry some of the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo is amazingly good.The restaurant is dark and loud, but certainly romantic in it's own way and it's definitely unique.We each started with salads, both crisp, refreshing and decently priced....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast experience ever -- delicious pumpkin cinnamon donuts with Blue Bottle Coffee. I couldn't resist trying the ricotta which was also delicious and very savory. Staff are great, friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the pizza is really special. also some great meatballs and greens. polenta...next time i'll pass.cocktails are really good, possibly my new favorite place in the east bay.other places i like for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went last night for birthday dinner with a group of 12 . . . they did a set menu for us, but tweaked it at our request at the last minute (we added their exceptional fired chicken). One waitperson...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed dinner at Pizzaiolo last night? Great! It's now time to discover their 8-12AM, Mon-Sat, breakfast. Hands down best Italian-style breakfast you'll ever find along the US West Coast, seriously!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum! Be sure to check out their doughnuts and blue bottle coffee on the weekend mornings! It is a great way to start your day! Dinner is devine, I have been here twice and loved the pizza and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy, yummy! Try the bone marrow - hard to find and delicious! The pizza is crisp, crunchy, and delicious! Also a great place for a nice romantic dinner - just ask for one of the tables in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Morning coffee service has been so-so here since the Blue Chair lady has left. Consistency is important and it really depends on who makes your lattA�. Sometimes its full flavored with lovely foam art...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food. Fun atmosphere. The squid pizza was unusual and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The nettle pizza. I dream about it. Also, I don't think I've ever had fresher salad greens than at Pizzaiolo. One of my local favorites--I send people here all the time. Service puts the slow in slow...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been to this place once but I found it over priced just like its neighbor Dona Thomas.The pizza was very wet and soft in the middle. I thought it wasn't evenly cooked.Starter plate was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the morning offering of doughnuts. coffee, toast...is a nice idea. However, I would like to receive a true double espresso when ordered. The double I ordered was at most 1 tablespoon today,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Pizzaiolo for the the first time last night, and only for the first time because every time we tried to eat there, the wait was at least an hour. But nowww--thank you very much--they take...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a couple of years ago or so shortly after they first opened and didn't take reservations or credit cards (they take both now). Had the margherita pizza which was only okay. But given...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three and three quarter stars.Located near the Fox and Paramount Theater, which makes for a great pit-stop if you have a car at your disposal.What we ordered:- Star Route Farm garden lettuces: Yum....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love this restaurant. It a bit pricey, but it is ok. Pizza is good, of course, but my favorite is green cooked with olive and garlic. I order it on side and put it on my pizza and mmm....Yummo!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
American pizza and Italian pizza are totally different foods. I have nothing against American style pizza, I love the stuff actually, but having had lived in Italy I've always missed the fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a huge fan of wood-fired pizza. For some reason it just always tastes like it's burned to me. I suspect it's because of all the black carbon-y dough that inevitably ends up on the bottom of each...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soon after I moved to Temescal last fall, Pizzaiolo became my favorite place in the neighborhood to spend a slow morning. From 8 to noon they serve coffee (Blue Bottle espresso), toast (Acme bread...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, for a place that is known for wood fired pizza, I found their pizza to be just, meh. But, their appetizers were AWESOME, which is their saving grace. We had mussels and duck pate w/ cherries- I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last summer, and it was a fun and great experience! Found this restaurant from the wine spectator magazine and it is not too far from Alameda. So, if I still remember this restaurant after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously wicked G&T's with house made tonic. I was not sure what to expect, but good lord, this has to be the best drink in the east bay. The mushroom and leek pizza was very tasty, and the cozy bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When in the East Bay and wanting some pizza goodness. Go here! At first it was a toss-up for me between Pizzaiolo and Pizza Antica but then the ruiling was handed down to me from the heavens when I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we made our 2 minute commute to Pizzaiolo. It's been quite some time since our last visit but it was time. First of all, let me say that I love Pizzaiolo. Foodwise, I get a similar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow was the pizza good. Worth the hour wait for a table on a weekend night. Note to self - make a reservation next time - and there will be a next time.The margherita, while a rendition of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but the service was sooo bad, that I will probably never return again for that reason alone. The only time we saw our waiter was when he came to drop off our menus and when he came to drop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First visit, didn't like the fried chicken. I thought KFC did a better jobSecond visit, the pumpkin and home made sausage pizza was divine!Don't get the fried chicken and make sure to be adventurous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
...went for the doughnuts after reading about them in the Chronicle (I think)...$2 a pop!...they tasted okay, I guess...but I'll stick with krispy kreme...maybe the other breakfast offerings make it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Is there an unspoken rule... how long do you wait to be acknowledged if you're not feeling the place and want to leave?We were seated at our table with menus but for at least five to ten minutes, no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
J & I went here for a late breakfast (11:30a) today. Note: hours were 8a to 12p, but we went in anyway. Had to see if the doughnuts (picture in SF Magazine) were as delicious as they looked. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I AM a pizzaiolo and have traveled the world in search of the best pizza over the last 5 years. I have been to the proclaimed "best" pizza places in Naples, Italy, New York City, Phoenix, AZ,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Ate here last night with a group of 4. We arrived early but because the bar was packed went across the street and down half a block to a great little wine bar we noticed on the way in. We returned right at our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a New Years dinner with the family. The restaurant opened at 6PM for dinner and since there was a somewhat long line of people waiting to get in, you automatically knew this place was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great space with exposed brick, a bit slow for our waitress to take our order, but worth the wait. Everything we had was top notch, delish! We started with a chickory salad which was nice and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The polenta with bleu cheese. The meatballs. The fried chicken. The affogato. The pizza.But, if Charlie Hallowell says something special is in season, and it's worthy of his attention, I place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night another nearly perfect casual dining experience. Each dish had many layers of flavor, innovation, and a chic, casual feel. Portions are not huge, I we find them to be just perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is all the fuss about? I have been wanting to go here for years, ever since it opened and I read reviews of the pizza. Having tried two kinds, I was very disappointed as they seemed more like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The too-cool-for-school hipster servers are gone. Or maybe I have become one of THEM so I don't notice it anymore. I love it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food and cocktails were phenom, but i found the atmosphere a little unexciting. i thought this was going to be totally hipster, but the only thing even a little hipster was the music in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The homemade tonic alone is reason to love this place. The squid pizza is gravy (so to speak).
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
you know what - i REALLY don't get it. 332 reviews can't be wrong - right?? i live in this neighborhood and i eat out a LOT. i have been to this place 4 times now and i won't likely go back. here's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really disappointed by my first visit to Pizzaiolo. I'd been meaning to eat there for a while because I'm a big fan of Italian wood-fired pizza, and I'd heard SO MUCH HYPE about it (not to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to take advantage of their morning hours, Monday through Saturday 8-12. I think I've been there too much. The Blue Bottle coffee and various fritattas, particularly the nettle one, is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum-m-my! My favorite pizza is the squid with aioli. It might sound a little fishy, but it's so, so good! Cozy, warm ambiance. Love the occasional brick on the walls. Excellent service. Overall, a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza served here more than makes up for having to deal with all the hipsters populating this place. Maybe it's the fresh locally grown organic ingredients that attracts them, or maybe after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, good quality food, average taste! We were looking forward to eating here for a while and I thought that we were in for a real treat when we decided to go last night! Not really the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here in the morning, cool people waking up to good (blue bottle) espresso drinks (no coffee??) and great Blue Chair jam, whole lotta blue...then go home nap all day with someone snuggly and come...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay, i finally got to try this pizza place after trying to find an excuse to get out to the east bay for a long time! my boyfriend and i came here for dinner last night. we made a reservation for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like thin crust pizza this place will be your new favorite restaurant. The pizza was amazing- super fresh ingredients with flavors that just burst in your mouth, and a wafer thin crust. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations! Bring out of town guests here to show off the famous northern California cuisine, or just become a regular yourself. Great local, unique, quality ingredients mixed with an old chef...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's right by my house and I LOVE it. I love the atmosphere, the food, the service (once you get inside). By that last comment I mean to tell you that the host staff is too cool for school. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried to go to PIzzaiolo on 3 separate occasions with Jena C. after she raved about how great it was. The first time we didn't have reservations and they told us it would be an hour and a half...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a girl that isn't a big pizza fan, I was totally blown away! The pizza was amazing and the dough was perfect. A thin crust and toppings you can individually taste in one bite. Everything was so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Next door (not literally, but almost) to one of my other favorite Oakland spots is this other little gem. No big sign required for people to know who and where they are. People just know and flock to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i finally ate here! there's always an hour & a half wait, so go really early or after 9 pm.FOOD:~the pizza was great. rustic-style. but i still prefer tommaso's.~cannoli was good..but according to my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Pizzaiolo, my dining companion and I were seated within 10 minutes of our reservation time. The second time I went, we were seated about an HOUR after our reservation time....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I stumped upon this little gem in North Oakland. We made a good choice by going inside to eat the food they make. DAAAAAAAAMN was it good. The staff was so friendly. My friend and I each...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
See I told you I'd be back! Tried to go last Friday because I was in need of some food to cheer me up, but the wait was 1:40 at 8pm! Crazy! Instead we tried again Monday night, was told 25 mins...5...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the location, I love the dark wooden interior with its flirty romantic feel. The salad was awesome, the homemade noodles for the lasagna were so damn good, my pizza was fab. and so was dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The space is raucous and tight; almost like sardines packed in a can, yet, there's good reason. The food is awesome.Chez Panisse alum Chef Charlie Hallowell brings a creative touches to thin-crust...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to taking risks, I will be the first one to step up to the plate. I will save a child from a burning building or chain myself to a tree to prevent it from being cut down, if need be. But...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this about 4.5 stars-- why no halfsies, YELP? We went to Pizzaiolo this last week for a friend's birthday after hearing from it all over town. We had reservations but had to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love thin crust pizza - you know the kind, blistery burnt crust, minimal toppings, fresh cheesy goodness. I've heard that Pizzaiolo serves some of the best thin crust pizza in the bay area and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good. Nice atmosphere, good food and pretty good service. We started with two appetizers - Although the beet salad was good - it was small - so very over priced at $8 I think....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been dying to try Pizzaiolo since we moved to the bay area in May. I used to wait tables at a restaurant called Pizzaiolo in Pittsburgh, Pa, that also served neopolitian style...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still absolutely ADORE this place. The food is fanf***ingtastic. Seriously. SO much --- that I still will choose this particular establishment above all others to celebrate not only my birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first restaurant I went to when I visited Oakland, Pizzaiolo completely sold me on this city and on the neighborhood. I ended up moving to Temescal and have brought all my visiting friends here....
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This best in every aspect. My only complaint is that I can't afford to eat here every single day. I love each pizza they offer and I have never had an appetizer, dessert or entree I didn't enjoy....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After my first amazing experience here, I decided to take all my gal pals there for a celebration of how much I love them. 11 in all, we were seated in the back room, between the main room and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good. Even with a reservation, there was a line at the door just after 5pm. Wow. The menu was pretty cool. It look like they have a new menu every evening. We sat outside, in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm pretty impressed with their delicious pizza. We were fortunate to get patio setting for a group of 10 people. It was nice outside and the had heat lamps outside and there was an area where...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, i had to dock a star. i just had to. i was counting on the fact that their sauce would be just as good ad their pizza dough and toppings. it's not. it's ok. it's just sauce. so it goes. but as a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really like this restaurant a lot. The food is delicious even if you're not adventurous enough for an egg on your pizza. The space is really beautiful and friendly - especially love the wooden...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My recent visit was less satisfactory than my previous ones -- pizza was soggy in the middle which is a big no no for me. broccolli rabe was extremely bitter - blah - maybe they were having a off...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is excellent !!! Probably in the top 2 or 3 of the Bay Area. (...but If you've read the other reviews, you've already made that leap). The rest of the menu is also super, as is the service....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I. . . don't get it. My friend and I came here after hearing/seeing so many rave reviews about this place. My friend ordered some pizza with potatoes on it, and I ordered some kind of pizza with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After we moved to the neighborhood, I started hearing about this great pizza place. When my husband and I eventually went, we were pleasantly surprised.This is not your average pizza place.Its a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! A knock-your-socks off restaurant experience again! We could barely even dive into the menu but we did indulge quite a bit......Antipasti:Blue Heron Farm little gems with creme fraiche,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. Doesn't deliver on its buzz.Pluses: Full bar! Prompt seating (on our 1 visit). Pleasant interior. Good crust. Short wait for order. The tonic.Minuses: Charred dough. Dull tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
to add to the pile: delicious, thin-crust pizza, delicious, refreshing salads (mmm, sweet tomatoes), and dangerously delicious drinks made for a fun, and casual summer date night here. the ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in the bay area for 5 years now, and I seriously never heard of this place. (Probably because back then, you'll never find me hanging out in Oakland)This place rocks! Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all for trying new places, even if it's for my birthday and it's a lot of pressure to not hate the place I have to spend a portion of said day. So when a friend made reservations here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love this place! For the food, the waiters, the ambiance, the movie series on the patio - everything about this restaurant just in the simplest terms, Rocks.I've been here a handful of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. This is seriously the best pizza I have ever had before. The crust is perfect - thin and crisp. Luckily I came here with 5 people so we ordered something crazy like 5 pizzas! The wine was really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my daughter and our friend Fred the other night and we had a delicious meal. The tuna was fantastic and worth the 25 bucks. The outside was very lightly crisp and the inside was melt in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The. Drinks. Are. Amazing!!! My favorite thing about this restaurant is checking out the ever changing drinks menu. And the bartenders are awesome! The concoctions use quality and varied ingredients,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i know that everyone REALLY loves this place. i think the vibe is really hip, cool, and relaxed and i love the general feel of the restaurant. but, frankly, i don't feel that the food is that great,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, If you like pretentious service, that feeling you've been forgotten or a high likeliness to walk out of the restaurant before you've even ordered anything, this is your place.Jesus Christ, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOURMET/NEAPOLITAN PIZZA!!! YUM!Moved from New York and have been on a mission to find good pizza in CA. We drove an hour from Palo Alto to get to sketchy Oakland and the pizza was so worth it! The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been meaning to try this place since it opened. Decided on a whim to check it out last Saturday night. Arrived a little after 7pm and waited about 30 minutes for a table for two. The wait could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am pleased to say that I finally found a satisfying place for Italian food in Oakland. I've only lived here close to a year now, so it was about time.We were promptly seated on a busy night and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While silently and eagerly scarfing down a delicious pancetta and pepper pizza with my husband on the patio at dusk, we overheard a couple walking by saying "doesnt this restaurant remind you of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Been there twice now and the pizzas and the other food was remarkably good and popular also with my two friends. I like that they have a very low key service in the a.m. Toast and jam, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, in so many ways, but just slightly overpriced for the meal. The pizzas are a great deal and are tasty, but the pastas are a bit small for the price. I love the appetizers and wine choices.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the fried chicken, not sure if it was worth $26 but it was the best fried chicken I ever had. The vodka tonic's are a must, they hand make the tonic in front of you
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried this spot after all this time, and it was worth it. Sweet corn pallenta, summer squash pizza (star of the show), great bread, nice cesar salad, and much less expensive than I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if I went on the wrong night, or just simply ordered the wrong items, but I was not impressed. The receptionist gave me a major attitude appetizer.The service was good. My cocktail was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here quite a bit and each time it's been pretty good. My favorite is the fried chicken and mashed potatoes....The only inconsistency here is the service, a couple times the hostess has been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place that you take someone you enjoy having loooonnnngggg wonderful conversations with. The reason why I say this is because it took well over an hour to get our pizzas!! Good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Party of five (including a one-year old) on July 25. They sat us in the front nook by the door, which was really hot in the early evening sun. Had to get them to turn a fan on us, but they eventually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If our server had paid us more than minimal to no attention, I would have maybe said 4.5 stars overall. This aside, the cocktails were amazing. Very special. Mr. Mern had the Macho Mule and I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So about a couple of months ago we tried Dona Tomas. And this place was next door, so we went to give this one a try as well. For being part of the name, I guess I was expecting a lot out of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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With 3 kids (2, 5, 7) it's always a struggle to find a good celebration...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My 2 cents: The pizza was really good, but didn't blow my mind, which I was hoping for with all the hype. But, I must say... I think the pizza tasted even better the next day reheated in my toaster...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just happy that this restaurant is in my neighborhood. The food is excellent, and the thin crust pizza really closely embodies Italian Pizza with simple but innovative flavors. The ingredients are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here again yesterday and what a disappointment. Staff still so-so on service, but their menu has gone from selective to slim. Not really much for dinner items, but a lot of pizzas. All of us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love how fresh, organic, local and homemade tasting their food really is. it always seems the dishes contain just one ingredient i dislike though....i wish the staff could step it up to match the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the problem everyone has with Pizziola is that it is a big force, and a big target. If you want to eat cheap you can find reasonable things on they're menu. If you want a great deal order an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was so close to the perfect meal... except we ordered the wrong pizza.My husband and I got soooo lucky that night too.We decide to try the restaurant, spur of the moment at 6:30pm. Looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you're not used to really authentic Italian pizza it may seem a little too thin, not cheesy enough for you but it is still delicious and the salads and appetizers are to die for!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really quite fabulous. I had the most amazing fish stew there last time, and am fixin' on having it again next Tue! Yes, it's expensive and difficult to get in, but worth it! You can always grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooooooo freakin good, if you got that kinda scrizatch layin' around....YA HEARD! I go for breakfast, blue bottle and pastries and excellent blue chair jam. keep it blue yo!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to to dine here and beat the crowd on a Tues. Nice place and with reservations taking up the main dining room, we opted for the outside patio. We had a pizza and pasta and the pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK... saw the lines outside, read all the hype, tried it out.Nice atmosphere, very romantic inside.The food? Meh. The crust wasn't crisp enough. the toppings were bland. There was just nothing to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With an amazing roasted squid salad and a perfect cauliflower pasta, my first meal at Pizzaiolo was 5 stars. The next meal was a bit of a disaster. Writing it off as just a bad night, I kept coming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea why this place has any good reviews. Must be the trendy, hip association with Chez Panisse and the whole "local food" movement. I like local food too, I shop at the Alemany Farmers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not exactly the transcendent experience the rave reviews led me to believe I would experience. The crust was nearly perfect, and came very close to matching the perfection of New York's Lombardi's....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, Very fine food, especially the fried chicken, but somebody's got to say it: they set the level of the music--usually city blues--to "just above" the crowd noise. Of course, the crowd competes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints! Great food, great wine, great service, great for a date, great for friends, hip decor, I could go on and on...I have been a dozen times and was only bummed out once when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, we did not get a good first impression on the place based on our experience with the hostess. She acted as if she couldn't be bothered with us. I ran into another group of friends there on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a big group and we were all treated to dinner complete with wine, many pizzas, and desserts, so I couldn't help but leave this place soaring in a blissful food coma. Since I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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After going to Pizzaiolo, I finally knew what it was like to taste true gormet food. I consider myself a picky eater, but just the presentation of the food alone made it appetizing to me. The food is a new...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmmm Nettle pizza.Ok - some of you might think this is a weird - and, well, it is. But if you haven't tried nettles crisped to perfection in a wood burning oven - well, dear sir, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple yummy food at decent prices and good service though the bar maid was a bit grumpy...but then again, so am I. We sat at the bar and it was comfortable and i love when bars have hooks under the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for a going away party so our group was pretty large. That being said, the service was impeccable. We tried a whole bunch of the pizzas and all of them were fabulous. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The place to be for wannabe Oakland posers flashing bad sports coats,iphones and blackberrys. While your waiting 2 hours for your table why dont you call Dominos and ask them to deliver? Its probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chez Panisse alum.Whenever I see that in a review or article about a restaurant I wonder what that means. Did they work there for a year, 10 years, 15 years. . did they absorb Alice Waters' unique...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there twice and found the food enjoyable but the place was a yuppie scene and it took a while to get in. I might return when the fad dies down because I did enjoy the salads and the pizza.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.75 stars. pizzaiolo definitely lives up to its reputation.although the hostess mentioned it would be up to 30 minutes before we could be seated, our tushes were plopped at a table outside before we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Arnold and Christel hadn't already initiated me into the sublimeness of Pizzeria Mozza and Pizzeria Pico, I'd be raving more about Pizzaiolo. Damn it. I knew Pizzeria Mozza would ruin me...and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe we waited this long to try it! There was a bit of a wait, but we hung out on the benches and didn't mind. I knew this was my kind of place when we saw the Heath ceramics and tasted the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite its rough reputation, Oakland offers many gems, such as the patch of restaurants on Telegraph just south of 51st Ave. Pizzaiolo is definitely responsible for the burgeoning restaurant scene...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Charlie Halliwell is one of the many Chez Panisse alumns opening restaurants around the Bay Area, and his Pizzaiolo in Oakland's Temescal District has quickly became a local favorite. After...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tight-ass pie, right here. I really, really like this pie (Picco is better, sorry). It gets pretty crowded in here, and the service can be suspect, but it is worth it.MargheritaNettles pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place! And is it just us or does it seem that everyone in Oakland is super friendly and relaxed! How nice.We went to Pizzaiolo on Saturday night with my husbands parents. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it 10 stars if I could. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I defy them to make me a meal I don't enjoy every morsel of. I friggin LOVE this place. Damn its good. The music is good, the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Pizza..........!We are lucky in that we need to dine early because of our young one.At 5pm, the place is still open and manageable, We got a booth for 5 of us and it was cosy. (It got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite restaurants hands down. don't let the name mislead. "pizzaiolo" means "pizza maker" in italian, but that's not all they do here. here's how i do pizzaiolo: when i arrive, if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed the food experience; hence my update on the review.This is not the place to hang and have a cocktail; you'll be booted out the door... or better yet, told to stand in the corner so that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't judge a book by it's cover; and in our world in the post-post-information world the book's cover is a website; not that Pizzaiolo doesn't have a good website it doesn't prepare you for what's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it the nice crowd in front? the food, the drink? Maybe it's the communal table in the back. All good reasons go to this nice neighborhood restaurant, a chez panisse spinoff, I'm told. What did...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not a big fan of italian food, but i do like pizzaiolo quite a bit!a menu that is static in structure but refreshing in the individual plates every time I go, small-plates style, starch and meat that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on the recommendation of my boss, and really, if the boss says you should go, you go, right? But being a veggie, and seeing the big cooler in the back with hanging meat, I got a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like pizza.i ain't no connoisseur, though.in all the world, i think my very favorite pizza is arinell's.but this, man, this is good pizza, too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure... I grew up in NY and I'm picky about pizza. I love all styles - The NY style at Gioia in Berkeley is heaven, chicago at Patxi's is well executed, and the best brick oven I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of local, independent restaurants, this is the place that conforms to my mind's eye of what a favorite place should be. This place is always busy, so be prepared to wait a bit, but your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, full disclosure - I was here with somebody who knew the staff. That said, a restaurant can't just start pulling good food out of nowhere.The experience started with a pretty great whiskey sour -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the atmosphere is certainly interesting and hopping, and the joint is packed day after day, but... is it worth the wait? This is my second time at P.: I like the variety and fresh flavors in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Invited friends for their first time. We ordered things all over the menu and our server set up the courses perfectly. The Pizza with pork cheeks (real nice bacon) was oh so good! Friends loved it; we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
on wednesday evening we had planned on going to the cheeseboard as i had not yet been there, but we were a bit too late. and that worked in our favor. in need of pizza and beer we opted for pizzaiolo,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to Pizzaiolo and could not be happier to finally hit this great restaurant. Probable some of the best pizza in the Bay Area, the crust is crisp and has that great char flavor you only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When this place first opened I would have given it a 5 star with no second thoughts. Alas, it seems to be slipping, even though it is still a fantastic place. The atmosphere is hip and casual, with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get what all the fuss is about. Yes, the ambiance is hip and artsy, and our server was cool and attentive. And I love the concept of this restaurant, but the execution needs some work....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, obviously the food is exquisite. The atmosphere is pleasing. The decor is tasteful. The waitstaff friendly but not fawning. Even the music is just right, sufficiently chill without being too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I threw a b-day party for my wives 40th in the back room with 18 close friends. The staff was fantastic in helping me pick out food and wine before the big day and the food was fantastic, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been looking forward to visiting the oh-so-highly regarded Pizzaiolo for quite some time. I arrived right after opening mid-week, anticipating that the place would fill up immediately and indeed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing, the prices are good, and the staff is extremely friendly. The wait used to be horrendous, but now that they take reservations you can make it manageable.The menu is organic,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Insanely good food. Insanely ridiculous corkage fee for such a casual and comfortable joint.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmm!On a Friday night at 8, the restaurant was crowded, but not packed. I had the advantage of having a friend get there in advance, put our names on the list, and order us Prosecco. If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum.we went to pizzaiolo last night for a friend's birthday, and luckily made a reservation (i recommend doing that unless you want to wait a while). the atmosphere was great. it sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a very good touch with everything they prepare and present. The food is well-thought out and imaginative. The wood burning ovens add that special flavor, and the staff is very welcoming. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man, am so hung over today. good times last night. mostly a blur of delicious wine and pizza and polenta and nicely spicy bitter greens and yumyum arugula salad. Not real sure if I liked the olive oil...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good, but it's overrated. Eaten there and gotten pizza to go, and I'd say it's better as a restaurant than strictly for pizza. For me it lives more in the land of fancy Bay Area gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've had tasted great. One memorable dish is a chicken ragut that I have been trying to recreate ever since. The pizzas are cooked in a wood oven. Very thin and crispy with really high...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum. I could eat here every night of the week. If I could, this place would get 4.5 stars (minus a .5 for a professional, albeit not-very-warm-and-fuzzy waitress), but c'est la vie. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional. Very authentic pizza that features fresh, unique ingredients but generally a simple arrangement. Their dough is top notch, the only pizza crust I will eat of mine and my partner's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Great, thin crust pizzas, and even more amazing appetizers. Their menu changes daily, but never fails to disappoint. I'm not much of a salad person, but I really enjoyed their's. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely worth waiting in line for. Let's talk calamari. Not the deep fried kind you find everywhere else, but the calamari salad I found at Pizzaiolo. Amazing! I never thought of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BF and I finally made it over there several months ago and it's not just hype. This place serves delicious food and cocktails in a friendly, if busy, environment.Firsties - cocktails. Good bar with a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second visit to Pizzaiolo. The first time was fantastic. This past time missed the mark. The food was not bad, but not that great either. The ravioli was pretty much tasteless (was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The secret in getting a table here is to arrive at 5:15 p.m.. The wait staff is friendly and fun. The garden salad was so fresh I felt like I was eating directly from the farm. Pretty soon they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, innovative pizzas!!! I've been there twice now - left there extremely satisfied with my meal twice. Had a couple of different pizzas the first time, though don't recall the specifics. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Order the Corpse Reviver and a pasta ragu. Dopo wins in terms of food quality, but every time I visit Pizzaiolo I want to give it yet another chance. Don't enter for breakfast unless you are prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pizzaiolo a couple of weeks ago for a Thursday night dinner with Friends.We started at the bar, waiting for our table and the bartender is so cool. We couldn't decide on a cocktail, so she...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As Suzanne F. said, not much to add to a 200 reviewed spot, but I will say this about the place:1. ENVIRONS: I'm liking this little pocket of Oakland more and more since Michelle M. first brought us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing the buzz about this place and reading all the glowing reviews, I expected it to be at least as good as Delfina and much better than "crass commercial" Amici's(a chain for goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love pizza. Good pizza. Pizzaiolo has good pizza. The toppings are not your average pepperoni and mushrooms, but fresh ingredients like wild nettles, butternut squash, clams, and eggs. No, not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew fresh ingredients can do so much for a piece of dough. doesn't matter which topping you choose - it's goooooooood! This is no ordinary pizza to pair with beer! Make sure you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With well over 200 reviews, Pizzaiolo does not really need my input, but this one offers a twist: I'm not writing this review about their dinner...everyone knows the great pizza, tasty wines,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love hate relationship with Pizzaiolo. It's like a bad relationship you can't leave because you still want it too much.Ah, the food. The humble, simple, local ingredients so carefully tended...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, cozy atmopshere. We arrived on a sprinkly, weekday evening and the place had a pretty good Thursday crowd. I love, love, love the decor of the restaurant. A rustic, romantic feel with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave it an extra star for the ambience. I love the mix of people (Oakland locals I love the most) and the space (not too crowded, not too separated). The ingredients they use are unapologetically...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing from numerous trusted sources that Pizzaiolo was their favorite restaurant in the E. Bay, I finally got to try the glory for myself.I was not disappointed! The ambiance is great-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading of the buzz around this place, I was expecting to love it, but I left our dinner feeling underwhelmed. I went in with a bit of annoyance, not being able to get a reservation for 2, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a rainy cold night we wanted pizza. Not just any pizza but, great gourmet pizza. We weren't however wanting to have a whole dinning experience. Just order and go. The place was pretty busy,so we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True the host/hostess gives off the upturned nose vibe, but the drinks are great and food is amazing. First, we ordered the penne with this wonderfully cooked cauliflower that I don't even know how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give this 4* with an asterisk: food is great, hostess is not -- she is very cool and unfriendly, not a good personality type for a place that often has a long waiting time if you don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still waiting to have dinner here (which will probably happen shortly after their recent renovations go live), but as a regular jam 'n coffee goer on Saturday mornings, I have have have to give...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to say this is my favorite pizza in the Bay, as that would be akin to saying that so-and-so is your favorite friend, but I will say that when I want a Neapolitan-inspired pizza from a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only been once and it was fantastic.The bread to start was amazing and fresh. The drinks were perfect (and full bar) we made a reservation for 5 and it was perfect seating and timing.Everyone ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh, easily the best pizza I have ever had in my entire life!!! The crust is...I can't even explain it. Perfect. Chewy, charred blisters making it crunchy and slightly bitter, with a dash of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say I am glad two of us had a very small meal and got out of here for $35 plus tip. The margarite pizza was poor, the crust too soft--no bite to it, no basil on it and some weird spicy oil...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the exception of the lame attitude the hostess gave me when I asked to sit in a booth (those are reserved for larger parties than two!), my dinner at Pizzaiolo was superb. My friend and I both...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
According to CHOWHOUND (Yelp's untouchable master), this place is the second best retaurant in the East Bay, next to, of course, Chez Panisse.I would have to agree, as it has clocked in as my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best southern Italian style pizza I have had outside of Naples. There is always a wait here, but it's well worth it. Just grab a glass of tasty wine at the bar.The pizzas here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's about 9:15 pm in Pinole and I am hungry and bored and cranky I want to EAT (I don't mean 'eat', but EAT, like tear a pizza off of someone's face and lick up all the goop) but the area is a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Calling for a resie is a funny adventure - busy signal only at 3 pm - like we are all with the phone in hand, fingers poised to dial the digits. Tried again at 9 pm that same night and tried to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got lucky coming here and was seated right away without a reservation. The start to a great evening. Really impressive pizzas - now my favorite in the Bay, and reminded me of pizzas in Italy. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on a Monday night for a friends dinner. We ended up waiting outside in the cold for almost 45 minutes past our 8:00 PM reservation before they were able to seat our party of 11....
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Dear Owner, After realizing that Arizmendi's was closed yesterday, I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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I sent a letter to the owner (edited b/c of character limits): Dear Owner, As you know, many of the residents near Pizzaiolo are very diverse yet my boyfriend and I were two of very few people of color in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is aaaaall the way in Oakland, but only took 25 minutes and there was parking right in front, so it was faster getting here than it is to get to some other places *in* SF! Also, you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, definitely worth the drive, but dont come without a reservation, the wait is atrocious at times. Awesome pizza topping combinations, delicious hearty meatballs, divine mixed drinks. A...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drove over the Bridge from SF and was about 25 minutes late for the reservation and the guy gave our table of four away to somebody else. Don't blame him, I would have done the same thing as I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly the BEST pizza outside of Italia. Thin, crispy crust (but not too crackery), with rich and sumptuous ingredients in perfect proportions. I love all of the combinations, and you can always add...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not typically a big pizza eater (carbs!), but I think I may have played the part of mama's little piggy at dinner last night. We shared the meatballs (divine!) and two pizzas - chantarelle...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo, Pizzaiolo, your name is hard to type. and unfortunately, Pizzaiolo, I have a little gripe:We ordered the chanterelle spaghetti -The one with breadcrumbs on top, but when the plate came to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Granted I've only been here once, but the experience was so lackluster that I'm not sure I want to return, especially with far better food awaiting me at vastly superior places like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At least our only visit thus far was five-starred. I've heard the place is plagued by inconsistency.For us though, the papardelle with pork ragu, studded with crunchy breadcrumbs, was the kind of food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
last year for my birthday I went to Chez panisse and it was fantastic. so this year when asked where to for birthday fare i thought long and hard. after just finishing a two year stint in sf as a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so perfect. The decor, with artsy brick/painted walls, was really nice.We didn't have a reservation but they offered us two options--a group table or a crummy table in the back. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is somewhat famous. Chef used to work at Chez Panisse. They have fancy toppings on their pizza. Too bad the crust is bad, the sauce is bad, and the cheese is mediocre. Seasoning way off on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to dinner with my friend last Wednesday (Halloween) here and thought the food was fabulolus. We got two pizzas to split (chantrelle with sausage and nettle with sheep's milk ricotta) and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we tried two pizzas... chantrelles with gremolata and red onions. we ordered it with sausage on it and it was delicious. we also got the pizza with nettles and sheep's milk ricotta. let me just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of meatballs, but after trying them at Pizzaiolo, I'm officially a believer. Pizzaiolo's version practically melts in your mouth and is spiked with pine nuts to add a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This pains me (almost) only because our first experience was so good- but- and it's a big one- the second time was a disaster. I took my foodie mom from out of town, made reservations, arrived on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really, quintessential Oakland restaurant. It is higher-end pizza place with good wines and a really laid back feel. Just good food with no pretension at all. We went on a Tuesday night,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy place, and not much you can do about the limited space. Like the inside decor of exposed brike.Great pizza selection...unique. Really liked some of their polenta choices, too. On December 27th,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, that's right people. Aimee was on a date..I have a live one!!!!The night was young, but the man was not. Sexy, with this smoldering look going on. He sat across the table, whispering sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tesmescal. Unless you are from the area, you most likely never heard of it. What was once an historic neighborhood in Oakland has undergone quite a resurrection in recent years after years of decline...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh from local markets, you can definitely taste the difference in your dishes. The vinegar in the green bean salad was a little overpowering, but still a great combination of seasonal green beans,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in Oakland. The only downside is the wait, but it's a fun and lively atmosphere with good wines and beers to sample. The pizza is absolutely phenomenal (as Kramer would say,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Bottle Coffee served with a smile. They have coffee and toast with jam in the AM and this morning the barista was extra nice.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
update 4/21:been back a few more times because of friend who is die-hard fan. sorry, friend: this place doesn't cut it. actually, it pretty much sucks. just another high profit, low quality control...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I visited this restaurant I hated it. I arrived there at 5:30 and was confronted with a very slow moving line. After 20 minutes, we were finally greeted by a very thin and somewhat aloof...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth making a reservation since it's so popular. Delicious. Menu changes daily and is based on what's fresh. Loved the spicy fried pepper appetizer and the pastas.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is a scene and normally we avoid that like the plague, but this place is worth it. Call ahead and make a reservation, DO NOT just show up (I hate waiting).I have enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy fraternizing with the type of person (not referring to anybody in particular here) who hates spending money and thinks that Papa John's is the home of the true pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Get your gourmet pizzas with arugula on them, it's worth it to make them more refreshing. As for dessert, the olive oil cake or the marscapone gelato is a meal in of itself since they're so rich....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went early before out flight from Oakland. I'm glad we did. A friend of mine worked there and it was great. The white bean, sausage and broccoli rabe was insane. We ordered a goat cheese and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizzaiolo has everything down- the food, the drink, and the atmosphere are all perfect. My family comes here for special occasions because it's not exactly cheap, but it's definitely not overpriced....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place but I definitely didn't love it. I was with a group of 7 in all and we were seated, with a reservation, pretty promptly, though the hostess was...I don't know. She had a weird air to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place was good but not great. the waiter was not very attentive and we literally had to wave with both hands for a couple of minutes before he would come. the margherita pizza was quite good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overrated. the food was good, but i wouldn't go so far as to say it's a culinary wonder. i expected a lot more with all the hype it gets. the wine list was good. went there once, will probably...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday - Called for reservation for 5 people.Saturday - showed up and said we are actually 7 people. Lady in charge of guest seating: looked at me and said, I think I can accomodate you all at that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First impressions say a lot, the hostess started off on the right foot. She was very polite, engaging, and attentive. She was excellent in accommodating my party of three with baby. We ordered two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, there's a line most of the time, but any invitation to drink wine on the sidewalk is one I'll take.As the name might imply Pizzaiolo focuses on Italian food, and it does so with ease. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great bday dinner with friends, we split 2 pizzas (one with the fresh egg cracked on top excellent!) salads and the beans and 3 desserts. The service was a little spotty but since we were a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, do I love this place!! My man and I can show up looking casual as hell- order a pizza and salad to split, call it date night and not feel terribly broke!! And its primo food!! Its hard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's honestly some of the best pizza you'll ever have. The appetizers and contorni are fab as well and wine by the glass selection is top notch. Thanks to Charlie for making this section of Oakland...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here dozens of times over the last two years and almost always leave 100% satisfied. Every salad I have had has been sublime, anything with beans will be heavenly, and pizza's are the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 9/24/07I recently took a friend here. While we were waiting outside, poring over the menu our conversation went something like this-ME:I've tried #(insert appetizer) and it's just delicious.the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this particular restau has been reviewed a million times but i'm dissatisfied that it has recieved any disparaging reviews at all. the food is amazing, the cocktails are great (of course the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've raved about the food in past reviews and every bit of it is still true. This one-star review is for service only. And it's only directed at one server in particular. You know who you are you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Squash pizza was interesting and earned points with me for being very "California." But another friend of mine thought it could use a bit more pizzaz.The pasta dishes here were mediocre to great, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered the panchetta and cherry tomatoes pizza and let me tell ya... You know it's DAMN good pizza when you gotta fight your man to grab those little tomatoes which fall off when you take one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Are you kidding me right now...I asked for olive oil to go with extremely dry pizza and they wanted to charge me $3....WTF...wine selection is sub par and the specialty drinks are overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Calling all Foodies!!!Pizzaiolo is delectable.The ingredients are so fresh and the combinations they used in their dishes, while unique, were pleasing to the palate. Who knew that squid on a pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, let me preface this by saying that I was born and raised in Temescal (NOT "Lower Rockridge", Temescal), and I have mixed feelings about the march of gentrification into North Oakland....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good food...the pizza, polenta, salads...wow I'm getting hungry just thinking of it!! I love it here, the restaurant is beautiful. Always expect a wait, which I think its worth.Probably always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went we got seated late (not a surprise) but were happily bribed with free drinks. This last time we didn't have any problems with getting a table (ok, it might have been that my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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I haven't had a meal less than very good here since they opened, but recently I have had some rockin' great dishes. The pizzas of course are very good. The crowds and some poor seating options remain (secret...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to add to what is said here, but sit at the community table! You don't have to wait long for a spot and you can meet all kinds of interesting people--all foodies of course! You're also not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, has this little corner of Oakland cleaned up nicely!This is a bustling place, full of interesting people and faded brick walls. Our server was very attentive in his laid-back way, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATED REVIEW:My girlfriend and I were not impressed the first time we ate at Pizzaiolo (see below). In fact, I thought I wouldn't ever come back. I thought it was just another over-hyped ex-Chez...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATED 2/28/08: One-Star Docked Warning: Keep careful watch of any take-home leftovers. When they whisk away your delectable pizza that you can't wait to polish off at home, there is a 50-50...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T EAT HERE!!!!The food was ok; the pizza crust was a bit burnt, the margharita pizza which is supposed to have basil came with 4 partial leaves....$9 for the most bullshit pour of wine ever but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely tasty but not worth the wait and the shitty service from the hostess and our waiter. We were told we would have to wait 60-75 minutes for a table. After an hour I checked in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is currently running on all cylinders. Some cry-so-good dishes, great barmanship, and totally cool help staff. The pizzas are some of the best available. The chicken potpie was probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i live in the neighborhood and was excited to have this new cool restaurant. i've eaten there a number of times and the last 2 have not been pleasant or particularly noteworthy in terms of food.for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
