Not pleased with the way the restaurant serves the customer. The restaurant was not packed today, there were only few customers and lots of workers. Not sure why the food takes so long. Service, i feel like we were being rushed to eat. The pizza was great but they forgot to add my ham. The lady do offer to make a new dish for us but the food takes forever so I said no thank you. This is my first time here to try the food but give me bad experience. read more

I've been coming here often since they opened many years ago; less since pandemic. My last two solo visits seated at the bar, completely ignored by the bartender. Mostly empty bar, served the woman next to me; no eye contact, greeting or order taking. The server did and was great. Food and drinks excellent as always. read more

After many months of ordering takeout from here, we finally made a reservation and came in for dinner. The restaurant has a cosy, romantic ambiance and is perfect for a date night. It was my boyfriend's birthday, and our server was super friendly and went above and beyond to make his day extra special. We ordered a margherita pizza, shishito peppers, and the octopus - all delicious. Octopus was a little chewy, but still tasty! The blackberry and peach dessert was the perfect way to end the meal. I think we found our new date night spot! read more

Bianca pizza: overkill on the grana padano. So salty we had to scrape it off. Otherwise, very generous with the prosciutto and nice crust Lamb sausage and butternut squash pizza: tasty! Not gamey at all and had good balance Butternut squash panna cotta: probably the best thing we ordered! Earthy and not too sweet--loved it! read more

Marzano - Lamb sausage pizza, Bianca pizza and butternut squash panna cotta (delivery) - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

Great food - excellent take out and local to me. Always hot and ready earlier than promised. Eating in is great too. Warm and cozy on the bar side. read more

Consistently good food and great customer service. Love the super reasonable kids menu items also. The seasonal roasted vegetable is always a delicious. They can get pretty busy... just a heads up. read more

Been here twice now, and I love the casual upscale atmosphere and surprisingly spacious indoor seating. Food was good- I've tried their trout, honey comb pasta, chopped salad, and Burrata app, kinda forgot what else. Wouldn't really recommend the Burrata unless you like beets, a friend and I was expecting tomato in the darker lighting, and was unpleasantly surprised by that! Everything else spot on. Chopped salad was very hearty, someone got it as an app the first time round and I ordered it as my main the second time I visited. read more

Marzano - Burrata Di Stefano - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

One of our favorite neighborhood date night spots. Highly recommend. Great drinks, appetizers and entrees.

Vegetarians beware!! I was surprised that they did not offer a vegetarian pasta option and chef wasn't willing to make one. Soup and pizza were very good. But they are more options elsewhere. read more

Decided to order takeout. Ordered mushroom pizza, asparagus pizza, and smoked tomato soup. Soup tasted weird and couldn't even finish. The mushroom pizza was like a cracker and unsavory. The saving grace was the asparagus pizza. Really disappointed. read more

We love Marzano and visited again last night. They squeezed us in for an early dinner and we sat outside in their comfy parklet. Really appreciated the heaters and nice blankets provided too. We thoroughly enjoyed the arancini and burrata starters and preferred the artichoke pizza over the Cabrera chili pizza (the sausage was a bit chewy) and the toppings a bit plain. Service was very attentive. read more

COVID 19 REVIEW Came here for dinner on a nice evening. We were not seated in the parklet on a side street, but in a table on the sidewalk on Park Blvd. There were a number of such table lined up against the wall of the restaurant on the sidewalk facing Park Blvd. I don't recall any heat torches, but that might be because it was a nice enough night that we didn't really feel the need for that help. We happened to be seated right at the entrance of the restaurant at the corner of the side street and Park Blvd. We had a lot of cars pull up to the corner and the drivers jumped out to pick up delivery orders. Not as annoying as it might seem, but I wouldn't ask for this table again if possible. Food was very good. I'd check to see if the tables on the sidewalk on Park Blvd. have any heat torches if the night is cold. read more

Same same, but different? Owners are former employees from the old Marzano, and have brought back a similar menu of rustic Italian and pizza. Yelp continues to frustrate with it's inconsistent policy with new owners (and even a restaurant (Growler's Arms) in between the change) and have combined the old Marzano reviews with the new. Anyway, I tried the Wood Fire Roasted Meatballs (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/marzano-oakland-3?select=m6NtSkddRO63e1O8E81Hbw) and a Bacalao (salt cod) & Potato Pizza (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/marzano-oakland-3?select=Y4x6_jm_MEf4UBN167nVcw). The meatballs come with two pieces of toasted bread (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/marzano-oakland-3?select=HjrTNh685eJ6nKRnFc9MAQ) and I found these to have OK flavor, but a little dry. The pizza had a nice char from the wood oven (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/marzano-oakland-3?select=-TAMtDXTV8YjAlG7EX44aw) and I liked the taste of the crust, but toppings disappointed a bit. With no sauce, it was dry overall (I saw their current bacalao pizza has sauce), a bit light on the bacalao and size of the potato chunks made it awkward to eat without cutting those smaller. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and attentive. read more

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Not one of the better Italian meals I've had recently. I'm surprised this place has such good reviews, especially with markedly better options within a few miles. We had the arugula salad, sausage pizza, and baked rigatoni. The salad was the highlight, which is probably not a good thing for this type of restaurant. The toppings on the pizza were fine, but the crust was extremely lacking and tasted like what you'd find at a suburban strip mall family pizza joint (which certainly has its own charms, but isn't what you're looking for from something for this price). Too thick and one note, with none of the flavor and chewiness of better crusts. The rigatoni was worse - the whole dish was very watery, yet somehow not saucy. The pasta tasted like they just boiled some dry pasta from the grocery store and threw it in, it barely seemed baked. There was very little cheesiness to the dish. The interior is nice and service was good, but you can do a lot better in the area. read more

Marzano is small little Italian restaurant that has more of a bar vibe. They only open in the evenings (5/5:30 pm usually). As a huge pasta lover, I was slightly disappointed by the lack of pasta choices, but I feel like there is less and less pasta choices now. Overall, the ambience and service was good. read more

Been here a few times over last few months. Love the area, great seeing people out and dining, even better with no masks. The pizza is underwhelming, similar to a Trader Joe's frozen one. The chicken arrabbiata is what this place is known for though, and it was disappointing. There were small pieces of bones and it almost seemed like just gristle and leftover pieces of thighs thrown in. The spices were on point however. The biggest problem is the service, everyone is nice but there was one server for the entire place, makes it for a poor experience. read more

Amazing ambiance. Friendly staff. The food was just okay (my appetizer was the octopus and potatoes that was undercooked - so I couldn't finish it; my entree was a perfectly cooked steak - but it came out cold; my dessert was a tasty Pot de crème which was spicy and bursting with citrus zest - but a little watery). My specific server was incredibly kind ... but ... simply all-over-the-place ... and had dirty hands with cruddy fingernails that I could not overlook. It was a very strange dining experience for such a posh, highly-recommended neighborhood spot. read more

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We were craving pizza and wanted to try delivery from a place we've never tried... With the reviews, we were excited, but after eating it, we're both pretty bummed we paid $40+ for 2 pizzas that weren't good. The crust was so thin for the spicy sausage, that the pizza was falling apart. The sausage itself was such and odd, rubbery texture and so was the dough. The crust on the outside was practically burnt and pretty hard. The red peppers were very slimy as well. The cheese on the pancetta and arugula pizza was super hard and stiff (maybe a downside to delivery? But the rest of the pizza was hot!). Definitely super bummed about this pizza. It was expensive and we're not eating half of it. read more

The pizza at this restaurant is so great! The brick oven pizza and the ingredients are so yum. The staff is so nice and the menu is fun. If you want a really great pizza come here! read more

Delicious Italian food, mainly pizza (their specialty is wood-fired pizza). Outdoor seating is a little cramped on the sidewalk, but it was perfect for taking pictures! What I recommend~Wood Fire roasted meatballs, spicy house sausage pizza, wood-oven braised chicken, strawberry rhubarb crisp What we tried~ Wood fire roasted meatballs: succulent and delicious! Love the sauce it was soaked in ! Asparagus: you should only eat asparagus when it's in season because it has a large carbon footprint, BUT this one was tasty! Wood-oven Braised Chicken: It is listed as spicy, but it wasn't that spicy at all. Super JUICY and TENDER. Just don't eat the sauce straight up-then it will be spicy. Spicy House sausage pizza: Do you see a pattern here? Spicy? Not sure why so many of the menu items are spicy, lol, so if you like spicy foods, this is the place for you. nothing against it, I'm just not super good with tolerating spice. However, this pizza was delicious. I'm also lactose intolerant so this had just the right amount of cheese! Pappardelle with green pea brodo: Meh. Tasted pretty plain. The sauce didn't coat the noodles well and was mostly chunky (bits of asparagus, peas). I couldn't taste the sauce's flavor very much. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp: DELICIOUS! It was warm, crispy, and perfectly tart! Panna Cotta: Not a fan. Weird, jello-like/gelatinous texture. Just tasted like milk in jello form? Service was friendly, but not too attentive (maybe because we were sitting outside)? Prices are a bit expensive but not outrageous. read more

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Delicious thin crust wood oven pizza! Full bar . Great park-let + sidewalk tables and indoor. Side of Brussels sprouts was yummy. Would love to see a third green basic butter or romaine salad added to the menu for another option as only two salad choices. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Wow - things changed here. Wife and I brought friend here on a Friday night. Food Portions seemed smaller (octopus had way too many potatoes and olives) than 18 months ago. Margherita pizza oozed watery sauce and crust was thinner than I remembered. Meatballs were enjoyed by the senior crowd... Service Wait staffed asked us 3 times if they could clear our plates. We asked for a cold glass to split one of our beers so a light drinker could sample our beers - the wait staff brought us a warm glass straight from the dishwasher (ugh to warm beer). We don't know if we have the patience to give them another try... read more

Marzano purports itself to be a higher-end Italian bistro-bar. There's around 10 tables and booths for indoor seating, and a large bar dominating the center of an overall narrow and pretty cramped restaurant. I didn't appreciate the feeling I had in the restaurant - it felt like I was always two feet from the door. The food is overpriced (expected) but completely unremarkable and pedestrian. You expect food at this level to make some sort of statement and exhibit at least a little bit of character. Marzano's flavors are more in line with mass appeal and being as inoffensive as possible. The one positive was the service. My server was very attentive as well as our busboy, but at times it was a bit aggressive and move-ya-through. Still, our server adeptly took the cues of when to check on us and when to back off. Sadly, that's rare these days. Not especially great food, and a poor value. More of a place to go with neighbors or coworkers and pretend the food is better than it is. I did appreciate the above-average service. This place is just around the corner from us but I feel no desire to return or make it a regular destination. read more

Moved to Oakland and this was our first meal in our new home! Our nearby DoorDash options are a bit sparse so I was happy to see Marzano as an option. We got pepperoni pizza, arugula salad and a baked pasta dish. Everything was delicious and it felt like a special occasion meal for sure! Our wine is packed away or I would have definitely opened a bottle with drink with this. Will definitely be ordering again and will check them out in person once we're settled. read more

Marzano - Pepperoni Pizza, Arugula Salad, and baked pasta - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered the sausage pizza with mushrooms. The pizza sauce was so watery it made the crust soggy and everything slipped off. The mushrooms were slimy and tasteless. Very disappointing. read more

Marzano is a true gem -- warm vibe, friendly service, insanely delicious pizza and entrees, excellent cocktails. My child normally eats pretty much nothing, but every time at Marzano he'll finish his entire "bambino" pasta and meatballs, and even a few pieces of my pizza. Whether it's family dinner or mom's night, it's our go-to in Piedmont/Oakland. read more

Creative and delish food first of all. Great and attentive service. Perfect ambience for family dinner. Go-to local eatery! Great job team from the previous restaurant:) read more

imply, DELICIOUS! Great service, excellent wine menu, and the food is so tasty. If you're not a resident in the area, this is a destination area/restaurant. You will not be disappointed. Well worth the trek! read more

Marzano - Spaghetti con Polpette w/chia Chianti Classico L'aura. - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I like the ambiance. Very happy to sit in their outside dining area. Cozy. Great cocktails. Pizza is so-so to me. Great brussel sprouts. Great meatball. Great chopped salad. I go there also because I enjoy the staff. Good people. read more

Food is bomb. Staff is cool, can be a little slow at times, but that's no biggie. Drinks are good. The octopus is sooo good! No complaints about this place. read more

This is a five star place for families with kids. I wish it had been on my radar as a family destination before last night. The kid menu is well priced with good choices. The kid cheese pizza is giant. I really enjoyed the chopped salad, recommended by others on Yelp. The best part? You can take the pot de creme to go and eat it at home! It was the best dessert I have had in a long time, I would return just for that. read more

We were running late and in the neighborhood. We got seated right away because we were super hungry. The food was really good. And the service was attentive and great. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great food and service! I had an awesome time. 10/10 highly recommended. My favorite has to be today's special: yellow jack with pea purée, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes or Crudo as they call it. Super light and refreshing. Their marzano chopped (not pictured) was surprisingly good as well. read more

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I went to Marzano on a freezing cold and dreary night in Jan 2023. I was craving a proper Hot Toddy cocktail and, WOW, did the bartender deliver. It was hot and plentiful ;) Delish! I did not know they have a full bar in addition to beer and wine. Now I do. After I was warm, cozy, and relaxed I ordered the always-outstanding-meatballs and brussels sprouts w/shallots. For dessert I just HAD to try the chili-infused chocolate pot de creme with fresh cream and hazelnuts. It was very Italian with a Cali kick! Loved, loved, loved it. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. A great experience. read more

Mana Mana made the experience. ...year of quarantine you get what you can; only order by delivery, etc. Nowadays things have gotten a little bit more lax. So when I made the order that didn't come out as well as I wanted it to... I called management and she made it better... thank you. You listened to my frustration patiently and found ways to resolve my problems. You took care of me and for that I will be a returning customer. You're appreciated! read more

Marzano's is our family weekday spot, delicious pizza and it comes out fast, especially when the kids are with us. The service is great understanding/accommodating to our children. This is the place where my children practiced their manners through Covid (as we are regulars). If going with Children go as soon as they open and if you want inside it's best to make a reservation. Thanks Marzano's for being our neighbor spot with great food, wonderful service and for being so understanding and kind to our children. read more

Happy hour **daily** 4-6pm?!!! It includes a small but substantially discounted menu of delicious pizzas, a house red and white wine ($5), 3 different types of cocktails ($6 - loved the margarita), and their famous chopped salad (refreshing but a bit overrated in my opinion, not so much a fan of the dressing). I'm still shocked at the quality and duration of this happy hour which includes weekends. On the Happy Hour menu, I would recommend the spicy fennel pizza (don't forget to add an egg $2!), the meatball was way too salty and the chopped salad was refreshing but I could pass on it because I wasn't a huge fan of the dressing. The house wines and cocktails were delicious and totally worth it. Not sure if I'd return for the regular price menu (so pricey for the quantity), but I could be convinced given the large variety of delicious pizzas (calamari pizza?!!), pastas and appetizers that aren't featured on the minimalistic happy hour menu. read more

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One of our favorite places, and we have come multiple times a year for many many years. We like sitting outdoors and usually bring our small pooch, but the indoors has great atmosphere, and we like it in there, too. But it's the food and cocktails that have sustained our loyalty. Great quality at decent prices. The staff is as good as it gets. Tremendous neighborhood feeling. read more

This pizza is in "the best of the best" category. I can speak specifically to the pepperoni pizza and the grilled artichoke pizza. Both of these pizzas are perfection and I do not exaggerate when it comes to pizza. The ingredients are delicious, there is a generous amount of everything (sauce, cheese and toppings) and the crust is as good as it gets. When it comes to franchise delivery pizza company crusts, I usually don't eat the bones, but with crusts like this one, I garlic up some butter, spread it on the crust and indulge. I look forward to my next order when I will also try one of the salads. Thank you all for your delicious food! read more

I had such a great time here! Food was amazing and our server, Brandy, was awesome :) The place itself is very cute and everyone working there seems happy. I will definitely be back! read more