Mel S.

Service and Staff: - Came here on a Saturday afternoon with four other people and we were lucky to get a seat within 10 minutes. There is outdoor and indoor seating available, but indoor seating isn't the best for larger groups - The staff was all friendly Food and Drinks: - Fresh Lemonade: tart and delicious - Pizza: my friends did a build your own pizza with pepperoni, olives, sausage, and anchovies. They all enjoyed it - Meatball Sub: I forgot to take a picture! Regardless, this meatball sub was quite large, filling, and delicious. I ordered it with a Caesar salad on the side (instead of the house salad). I ate half and gave the other half away (it was so good, but very filling) Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via street parking - Better for smaller groups (we did see a group of 3 adults and 3 kids, but they were sitting tight in a corner) - Indoor and outdoor seating available

Kendall R.

This was my first time at Pappo and the food was delicious! I called in an order over the phone for pick up and the woman on the phone was nice. Also answered all my questions that I had about the menu. They let me know how time before the order was ready. The one downside was their text system wasn't working to let me know the food was ready, so I had to call back. The place was packed when I arrived to pick up the food. The food was still warm and everyone loved it. Paparoni pizza was delicious I love the sweet and savory taste. The Caesar was good but the croutons were a little stale. Chicken wings were perfectly fried but I would say need a little more seasoning. The Rigatoni was delicious, the sauce was super thick and flavorful. Definitely will be coming back to dine in!

Thaila N.

This has to be my favorite pizza outside of NYC! I have tried many pizzas in different styles all over the country, and this went straight to the top 3. The sauce was perfectly tangy, which is just how I like it. There was also a lot of sauce, which I also prefer, without the crust getting soggy. The crust was crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. It wasn't too oily and the cheese wasn't too salty. I loved the grated parmesan. Literally a perfect slice of pizza. The garlic knots were also amazing, even though they didn't really have a strong garlic flavor. The bread tasted buttery and didn't even need marinara dipping sauce because it was scrumptious on its own. It was soooo soft! The spicy vodka fusilli wasn't my favorite and I wouldn't order it again. It was just too simple and lacked depth. I would recommend skipping the pasta and order pizza only! The ranch had a tang to it which I did not like (had to pay for ranch). The downside was the wait to be seated (about 30 minutes) due to the small restaurant and the service. They do have a small amount of outdoor seating. Despite having many employees standing behind the counter, our server was the sole person tending to us when he was already busy assisting other tables and even bussing them. The food was served pretty quickly after ordering, but no one was able to come back and ask us if we needed anything (such as water refills). Our server was really kind but unfortunately looked overworked. It just didn't seem like they had strong teamwork, such as others helping even when they're not asked to. The soft serve ice cream was absolutely delicious and also 10/10 for flavor and texture. I would love to try it with olive oil next time! To get a tasty pizza while avoiding the slow service, I think I will opt for ordering online for takeout when I come back. Also, parking is pretty challenging during busy hours such as dinner. There is a bathroom for customers.

Bri W.

Loved my experience at Pizzeria Pappo tonight. My Meatballs hit the spot and the linguini with shrimp was AMAZING. Our waitress paid attention to detail and made us feel welcomed. Super clean looking interior. Great service. And delicious comida.

Con C.

Rigatoni was meaty and healthy size. Mortadella sandwich was refreshing and tasty. Pizza was a bit dry for my taste. Sat outside in the parklet. Dog friendly and gave a water bowl for my pup. Order and pay inside. Service was fast and friendly.

I may be a little biased with my review because I wholeheartedly love deep dish Chicago style pizza! In my opinion, the pizza was okay, but I don't feel it was worth the price. It seemed a bit light on the sauce and cheese, so it lacked the flavor I was expecting. I was hoping for a better balance of ingredients, especially given the cost. I'd be willing to give it another try if the portions were a little more generous next time.

Leafy T.

good but overpriced, ordered three dishes (pizza, pasta, appetizer) and was $90. id go someplace else, i don't think it was worth the money

Gina G.

I was in Alameda looking for a bite without the fam post-work. I've heard so many fun things about Pizzeria Pappo that I decided I would give it a try for a solo dining experience. Such a cozy spot ~ would love to come back for a date night or with a girlfriend. After being seated inside (they have a parklet also), I ordered a nice glass of red and a plate of the Rigatoni a la Bolognese ($25). The pasta sauce consisted of an all-beef ragu, cream, stracciatella, and olive oil. I also ordered a few slices of pizza to-go for the fam: a slice of the Sausage & Peppers, Bianco (ricotta cream), and a Cheese. I couldn't go home w/o getting pizza from here! The staff was so sweet and efficient. The server had fun pizza slice earrings on, and you could tell the love and admiration they have for the food and space/place. Other notable dishes I saw during my visit were the Cauliflower Caccio e Pepe app, the Shrimp Linguini, and the Eggplant or Chicken Parm served with sautéed broccolini and butter noodles. I appreciated the local Alameda Soda and local brews like Humble Sea they serve too. The pizza was deliciously crisp and so flavorful. Same with the super comforting ragu sauce. You could bottle that up. All in all, can't wait for round two! Parking can be challenging, but not impossible. Just make sure to re-up the meter :)

Suzi G.

First time at the restaurant and really enjoyed ourselves. The salad was the star of the meal... I could eat that every day and be a happy camper! So fresh and flavorful! My son gave the pizza a score of "436 out of 5", so I think he liked it. Haha. The crust was tasty and had that nice foldable quality to it. The cauliflower was good- especially with the sauce. The service was okay- I think they forgot about us for a bit, but the waitress apologized about it and honestly, it wasn't a big deal because I wasn't in any kind of rush. It's a charming, neighborhood pizzeria and I understand why they got the "best of" reviews in Alameda this year.

Samantha J.

Pizzeria Pappo is proof that good hospitality still exists: I just got back from my very first visit to Pizzeria Pappo. Upon entering, the environment was casual, cozy, but also buzzing. My husband and I arrived about 5:30, and were notified of about a 30-45 min wait as most tables were just seated (they open at 5pm). They kindly offered us a seat inside on their bench and provided us with water and even took our drink orders. After a small seating hiccup in which our host took full accountability, we were seated and comped drinks (that was so kind as I was not expecting that). The smell of dough and garlic permeated the restaurant, really enticing our taste buds! We started with their meatballs and garlic knots. Now I make meatballs all the time at home and I don't mean to toot my own horn, they are good. But these?? Perfection. They were so juicy and tender and the sauce was perfect. The garlic knots were also worth the hype. For our mains we ordered the chicken parm and the rigatoni bolognese. There was a bit of a wait for the mains, but we didn't mind as we were just enjoying our time. During that time we had two different people check on us and to reassure us our food was on the way. When they did, our dishes came out HOT and were so worth the wait. I did forget that a proper bolognese has carrots (not my favorite veg), nonetheless it was good but I did prefer my husband's chicken parm. We rounded off dinner with the deconstructed spumoni, which I absolutely LOVED. The chocolate chips and pistachios had such a nice crunch and the cherries added the perfect amount of acidity to balance the rich soft serve ice cream. Throughout the service, the team was kind and never let our water glasses go empty. Overall 10/10. Food, service, ambience. I really enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back!

Michael S.

Witchfest finally allowed us to sample Pizzeria Pappo; their schedule has been a challenge for us. It was so very much worth the wait! The Bianco really brought me back to the flavors of the pie of the same name at Ike Sewell's original Pizzeria Uno (who claim to have invented the deep dish Chicago pizza in 1943). The ricotta and onions pop! So much joy! The pepperoni was a great homage to the great NY/NJ pie, and way more convenient than flying across the country. Perhaps a bit more restrained than the pepperoni at Morley G's, over on Park Street. The restaurant was compact, clean, high-energy, and full of happy, animated diners. The staff we met were helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. No off notes. Pappo has a wide menu, about which I'm really excited. The anchovy-stuffed olives are next on my list, followed by the Chicken Parmigiana. See y'all there!

Liz M.

I was in Alameda for work for 2.5 weeks and ended up eating at Pizzeria Pappo three times during my stay. The interior feels like a chic modern pizza place but has classic elements to it like subway tiles. The inside seating area is not super big so there may be a wait during busy times. They also have outdoor seating available which is nice for warm weather. The menu isn't huge but still has a variety of offerings. I got pizza twice and also tried their vodka pasta. Everything was extremely tasty and the pizza crust was crisp and delicious. They also have a variety of drinks (alcoholic but also mocktails!) and desserts to try. I'd highly recommend saving room for dessert if you can. Servers were nice and took time to interact with the table even when it was busy. Prices were a little on the high side but I found it to be worth it for the food and experience.

Dana S.

Service - 4/5 Ambience - 4/5 Food - 4/5 Alameda has needed a proper pizzeria for a while. Came on a Saturday around 1:30 and was seated immediately. Papporoni Pizza - a great meat pizza. Probably the best pizza on the island. Perfect level of thickness in the crust Broccolini- pretty salty, but good enough. Golden Beet Salad - this was fine, but probably wouldn't order again.