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    Leaning Tower

    3.8 (473 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LEANING TOWER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom
    Samantha J.

    Classic, comforting pizza. This place is a casual pizza joint with to-go only service. The mushroom special was umami packed, fresh, and had a super soft, bread-y crust. The Caesar salad was the real MVP for me. Instead of croutons, you can expect toasty, crunchy breadcrumbs, ensuring that once mixed, you will get a nice crunch in every bite. Perfect meal for a night in pared with a glass of wine!

    Old school since 1972
    Franklin M.

    Old school since 1972. I called first to make sure they were open as they do not open up early even on a weekend. They have slices for sale to our surprise so we ordered a cheese and a pepperoni and sat outside on their sidewalk chairs and table. The slices are $4 each and they are big slices but super oily which I used a napkin to absorb the oil before taking a bite. It had good flavor and even the crust was yummy.

    Detroit pepper special pizza
    Arielle C.

    I've always wanted to try the leaning tower of pizza but they closed during the pandemic. One night while doing laundry across the street I put in a pickup order at around 8:15pm and they kindly fulfilled my order that night even though the website scheduled my order for the next day. The Detroit pepper special pizza was made fresh and came with fresh basil. I love Chicago deep dish pizza but this Detroit style pizza has Zachary's and the Star beat. I wish they could do walk-in or phone orders but it's a small inconvenience for such great quality pizza. Much love for the leaning tower!!

    Yulja L.

    From the outside, this place looks like your typical pizza joint. However, this really is a great little spot. COVID procedures, they ask everyone to order online, but are willing to take notes on orders from the phone. They also ask you to call when you arrive, so they can deliver curbside to you. Online ordering is fairly simple, my only complaint is that there isn't anywhere to add notes. I really enjoy how you can order regular (small) size pizzas, as well as al taglio style XL pizzas! The prices are very reasonable as well, much better than most of the Bay Area.

    Not much meat on the meat lover's pizza.  But hey, the sausage was good.
    Ron L.

    I admit it: I wanted to eat at this pizza place only because of the name. As an incurable punster, I love the name Leaning Tower of Pizza. I've been following its reviews on Yelp for a few years. First it was good. Then ownership changed and it got far worse. Then ownership changed again and it got better again, which, as of this review, is where Leaning Tower is. My family has pizza every Saturday night, usually bought in a store. But the girl was helping at an event and did fantastic, and I promised her that if that happened, we'd go to a pizza place to celebrate. When I read the list of possibilities, she wanted the Leaning Tower of Pizza. It's quite a drive for us, but not too far, so off we went. Leaning Tower is in an older and nice neighborhood on the banks of Lake Merritt. The restaurant itself is one block from Lakeshore. Only on-street parking, and there's little of it. It looks like it was meant to serve the neighborhood, with residents walking here, and not expect outsiders driving in. Nearly everything about Leaning Tower has the personal touch. A mural of Pisa on the wall. Small custom-printed menu. Drinks are bottles of either beer or soda made in Mexico. People who work here have an interest in providing the diners with a good experience. The tables can be moved around so that a large group can enjoy themselves. Okay, what about the grub? It was slightly different, and good. Thin crust, the girl laughed as she flapped her pepperoni slice back and forth. The Hunny and I had pepperoni and sausage; the sausage was like breakfast sausage with an Italian spice to it, adding a different flavor. Not loaded with meat, so it's easy to get a bite that's only cheese. All three of us loved our pizza. The three improvements I can think of are more meat on the meat pizza (I'd love to have more of that sausage), listing what ingredients are available for the build-your-own option, and more combinations for the pizza. But overall, the Leaning Tower of Pizza is a winner.

    Veggie with vegan cheese
    Cat H.

    I love a pizza place that offers vegan alternatives. The vegan cheese is sticky and gooey which is pretty ideal for pizza. I also liked the sourness of the dough. It's a cute spot and I will look forward to coming again sometime.

    Meka B.

    Sadly! Pre being vegan I use to love this place. The homemade crust and sauce is something I have missed. Yesterday I called to see if they had a vegan option. They said yes and told me to select vegan cheese at the end of ordering. I asked what brand vegan cheese they used and the guy said he wasn't sure the brand but it's potato based. I was so hoping it wasn't Daiya, because it sucks. I picked up my pizza and looked in the box. The way the vegan cheese wasn't melted looked like Daiya. I came home , my daughter and I tried to get a slice out for each of us. The cheese looked like sauce and the pizza was so soggy from the amount of cheese used. Took one bite and both said yuck, Couldn't taste the veggies or the sauce only the nasty vegan cheese It's great they have a vegan option but to add that amount of cheese to a pizza that turns into sauce and makes the slices soggy is a total No $35 wasted Just yuck Change your vegan cheese or list the kind of cheese you are using so that guest can choose if they want that. Nobody wants soggy pizza vegan or not. It was just the worse

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    3 years later and it's gotten better! A must for me whenever I'm up in the SF, Oakland area. Try the pizza. It's been perfected.

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    Yo real talk. I honestly didn't know pizza could get this good. lol this is absolutely insane to me.

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    A great neighborhood pizza spot. We love the menu and are huge fans of the sourdough crust!

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    June's Pizza

    4.5
    (346 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    June's has been on my list to try for awhile now and I'm so glad I did. June's is a semi-small…read morerestaurant and the tables/counter-tops are first come, first serve. They only have 3 pizzas on the menu with 1 being a seasonal topping. The crust is a sourdough crust which does have a chewier texture, but I think it balances out the cheese, sauce, and toppings really well. We ordered half pepperoni and half margarita with a side of pesto sauce. The employees were kind, it was a quick interaction at the counter.

    We had such a great time at June's! I love how simple the menu is, only offering three pizzas:…read moremargherita, pepperoni, and a rotating seasonal option. The staff were friendly and efficient. They answered my questions about allergens in the dipping sauces. Hooray for tree nut-free pesto! The ambiance was pretty rad too. The space has such tall ceilings that, although the tables are pretty crammed together, it didn't feel very cramped at all. The yellow tile on the pizza oven and the overall aesthetic of the place are really lovely. The pizza was absolutely delicious. We particularly enjoyed the seasonal option, which had zucchini, green onion, and some other tasty toppings. The star of the show, though, was the pesto dipping sauce we got on the side.

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    Margherita ($32) was fantastic! Love the fresh basil and shredded cheese. Crust is fluffy like Neapolitan but slices as large as NY!
    Margherita ($32) was fantastic! Love the fresh basil and shredded cheese. Crust is fluffy like Neapolitan but slices as large as NY!
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    Spinning Dough

    Spinning Dough

    4.6
    (504 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    So sad that Spinning Dough will be closing their Oakland restaurant on April 20. Had to stop by one…read moremore time for a round of pizzas. Jeff, the owner and pizza maker, is so nice, warmly welcoming us upon arrival and inquired if we'd prefer indoor or outdoor seating. Beautiful day so opted for outdoor on their expansive back patio. Miso mushroom - new to me, savory and bright flavor. Yuzu and lemon acidity cuts into the savory of the mushroom and miso. Might be one of my new favorites. Soppresata - an OG item on the menu and one of my favorites. Simple classic pizza with soppresata topped with scallions and honey. Savory, sweet. The honey is perfect on this pizza. Longanisa - Filipino inspired with longanisa, baked egg, and tomato. Savory and sweet. Heaviest of the three pizzas. Comes with a side of sweet vinegar to drizzle on top. All three of these pizzas easily are favorites for me. They're super large and best to share with 2-3 people. All thin crust. 6 of us had these three pizzas and were able to finish it but were super stuffed. Wishing the best to Jeff and Spinning Dough's next adventure.

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

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    Pizzeria Violetta

    Pizzeria Violetta

    4.3
    (37 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Pizzeria Violetta in Oakland is firing on all cylinders right now, especially with their current…read moreRestaurant Week special. Their pizzas are already reliably delicious, but this deal is genuinely outstanding value since you get a large 18" pizza, your choice of a Caesar or dinner salad, and four very large sea salt chocolate chip cookies, all for $35. We grabbed two of these specials for a group of six and still had leftovers, so I'd say one combo easily feeds three people and could probably stretch to four as long as no one is absolutely starving. The pizzas themselves are ultra thin but still hold up structurally since you can lift and fold each slice without everything collapsing, which is exactly how I like to inhale my pizza. I personally wish the crust were just a touch more burnt and crackly on the edges, but even without that extra char, the flavor and bouncy chew of the dough were spot on. We ordered the Hot Italian and the Sausage & Roasted Garlic pies and absolutely loved both, especially the housemade sweet Italian sausage that appears on each, which is savory, slightly sweet, and super satisfying in every bite. Their house tomato sauce deserves its own shout out because it hits that ideal balance of sweetness and acidity and ties everything together perfectly. On the Sausage & Roasted Garlic it plays beautifully with the rich roasted garlic purée, and on the Hot Italian it stands up nicely to the Calabrian chilis and chili oil without getting lost. The sea salt chocolate chip cookies that come with the special are huge and packed with chocolate chips, and that little hit of salt really enhanced the flavors but the something about the texture was a bit off for me as it wasn't quite chewy or crumbly but rather something in between, which left me a little confused. Another big plus is that Violetta has a full bar so you can pair your meal with a beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail to match whatever pie you are in the mood for. Between the quality of the ingredients, the thoughtfulness of the flavor combinations, and the generosity of the Restaurant Week deal, Pizzeria Violetta is an easy recommend and a spot I would happily return to with a group (or by myself with plenty of leftovers!).

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

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    Underside of cheese and pepper shakers.
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    Mama's Boy

    Mama's Boy

    4.3
    (423 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    They have great pizza and offer delicious vegan cheese slices. You can also get a vegan supreme…read morewhen you order a whole pie, which is really good. I just wish that option was available by the slice since a full pizza is a lot for one person. I ended up freezing the leftovers and reheating them in the oven, and honestly they've held up really well-perfect for when the craving hits again. Also, the chili oil is incredible! Super spicy so a little goes a long way.

    By far the best pizza in the entire Bay Area! Better than Tony's in the city. Santos and de rest of…read morethe staff are extremely welcoming, helpful and attentive as they are hard at work at the same time. Lovely ambiance! Outside there's two tables if you like. Conveniently located three business down from Broadway and W. Grand on the right hand side. Inside you can sit on one of the two tables or on their long stand up counter. They also have upstairs seating as well! With many tables available. By far the best Neapolitan in the bay. Great undercarriage. No flop jalop here. They are giving New York a run for their money. As it's better than most in New York as well!! I highly recommend the burrata pie. I also had a slice of the cheese pizza, and it was superb! This time I ordered a burrata pie with half of it pepperoni with Mike's hot honey on the pepperoni half only. OMG! Heaven! A must try. Next time Im ordering a Grandma pepperoni Pie. No matter what Pie you order, get a slice of cheese you have while you wait. Plenty of cold water available. As well as chili flakes and oregano and Parmesan. Please do yourself a favor and try Mama's Boy pizza. You will thank me when you have your first bite! Swag is also available. Bon appetite!!! My final score out of ten, is a solid 10!

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    Dimond Slice Pizza

    Dimond Slice Pizza

    4.7
    (822 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

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

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

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    Vegetarian pizza with tomatoes. Spinach, red onion, peppers, artichoke and mushrooms.
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    Hesher's Pizza

    Hesher's Pizza

    4.6
    (110 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

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

    Pizza itself was good and I like the different variety they offer on their menu. We ordered the…read moreelote pizza (forgot the actual name) and the pineapple pizza one (also forgot the name). The elote pizza came with a slice of lime and we really loved the creativity and flavors. It took almost an hour for our 1 pizza to come out- that being said, it seemed like they had a lot of online orders and a lot of the folks who ordered in also had to wait a very long time. I'd recommend ordering to-go from here vs. waiting in person.

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