They just took the marg off their menu but they used to do a marg, pepp, and a rotating flavor…read moreavailable Mon-Thurs. They replaced marg with the red pie. I ordered half marg half pepp and it was great!! The wood fired sourdough pizza dough is fragrant and cooked to perfection--also generous cheese and toppings! You have to get the sauces on the side for dipping!! Spacious, casual sit down and a nice vibe. Really awesome to get to see them make the pizzas and cook em in the huge oven!

June's Pizza is a hidden gem that comes to the rescue after a night of drinking and socializing…read more Their pepperoni and burrata pizza is a must-try. The crust is perfectly thick, with an extra sprinkle of cheese that adds a delightful crunch. You can order your pizza at the counter, and the staff brings it to you in a laid-back and friendly manner. The ambience is lively, but in a chic warehouse type of way. June's Pizza has been serving delicious pizzas for two years now. They have their own small parking lot and are open every evening until midnight. I can't wait to return and explore their other pizzas and slices.

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.

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.

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!).

My daughter and I get an 18-inch pie from this place every other weekend because she loves their…read moresweet little pig pie and pizza in general. I don't know why the pies cost so much, but they are only a few blocks from our place, so I want to support the few restaurants that set up shop in West Oakland. However, I'm starting to sour on this place. I don't mind overpaying for pizza; that's just edible, but on a few occasions, I've been appalled by what these folks try to get away with. A couple of months ago, they gave us a pie that was so burnt I had to call to complain, and they replaced it with a less burnt pie. Perhaps they don't know that extremely burnt food is full of carcinogens. This week, we ordered our usual 18-inch pie. This pie was a Frankenstein pie; half of it tasted like it had been sitting under the lamp all day. A telltale sign is how stiff the cheese is; the old dough feels as if I'm chewing on rubber, and the slices are stiff and salty overall, though some slices taste a bit fresher and crunchier. I was disappointed. If you're going to overcharge for mediocre pizza, the least you could do is give people what they are paying for. If I wanted old, stale pizza, I would've asked for the slices that sit under the lamp all day. Moving forward, if we order from this place, I will walk over, place the order, and wait for it, so we don't get cheated again. This place is a reminder of why certain restaurants often fail. The food is overpriced, and they are inconsistent with their service, if not disrespectful, in how they sometimes treat and feed their customers. We're not pigs; we just like eating the sweet little pig.

visted mama's boy pizza on a sunday evening. was able to find street parking fairly easily. the…read moreslices were bigger in person so we only got 2 normal slices and 1 grandma pie slice for 2 people to share. we tried the white, burrata, and margarita. service was quick and friendly. we were able to snag a booth and helped ourselves to water. food came out fairly quick and was delicious! i love new york style pizza and this did not disappoint. i felt the price was fair for the size and quality of ingredients. all pizzas were very flavorful and the slices were perfectly cooked and not floppy. the grandma pie was like a deep dish but without the heaviness and grease that is normally associated with deep dish style pizzas. very casual no frills interior with more seating upstairs. would definitely come again!!

Best pizza I've had in the Bay Area and *almost* as good as L'industrie in NYC. There are so many…read moreproclaimed "best" pizzas in the Bay Area, but I think Mama's Boy might be it (so far). No flop, just the right amount of thinness, and an amazing crust!!! We ordered two whole pizzas: mushroom and a custom pizza with sausage (+$6), pepperoni (+$6), basil (+3), and hot honey (not sure of this add-on price). I believe all their custom pizzas start with a mozzarella and parm base, but you should double check if you're planning on ordering one. They were both delicious! I'm used to mushroom pizzas being more savory, but the lemon cream they use was definitely a bit sweet. It was still good and different from other mushroom pizzas I've had. Whole pizzas take around 20 minutes but if you sit at the restaurant, they will bring it to you on a pizza stand. They have complimentary hot honey oil drizzle available in the seating area too! Plenty of seating upstairs if the downstairs is full. 10/10 -- will definitely come back if I'm in a pizza mood!

Fantastic tiny pizza joint that reminds me so much of NYC- the owner and his staff are super…read morewelcoming and the pies are delicious!! Just go.

This place seems very cozy and homey, Unfortunately we did…read morenot get to try the food because they were out of slices and only asking whole pizzas. Will definitely go in another day.

I feel loved at this place. Copious taste slices. The green sauce is very good. The pizzas are…read moredaily so everything is always new. Pizza is salty.

We stumbled upon this kid friendly place after a hike through the redwoods in the area and had an…read moreincredible veggie pizza from their daily specials. It came with corn, zucchini, garlic, mozzarella, feta and a really really good pesto sauce on the side. It was flavor packed and our toddler devoured it. They were thoughtful to cut a slice up into smaller pieces that our little one could hold easily without us asking for it and even gave us an extra slice. There's also a large chalkboard wall that kept our toddler engaged while we enjoyed our meal. They also do individual slices and service was fast!

Was headed home and hungry after a social event on a Friday, but thought it's a good time to give…read moreHeshers a try. Live in Jack London square but haven't tried Heshers since the Crooked City Cider changeover. So glad I gave this a try. While Heshers gives this punk rock, aggro vibe online, inside the staff were warm and super friendly. My bartender helped me find the right drink (a Humboldt blueberry cider at 11% abv) and then I ordered the Meat Fungus pizza (lots of ground meat plus mushrooms). Sat at the bar and enjoyed my cider as well as convo with the other guests and bartender. In about 20 min, my pizza was ready. I took everything to go but was home in minutes. Couldn't wait for the first bite, and was NOT disappointed. Crisp crust pizza... not quite Detroit. Not Sicilian... def not New York style. But absolutely delicious. Came with a few packets of Parmesan and crushed peppers. Added it all and it was too good to leave a single slice for tomorrow. I'll be back, Heshers! Take my money! And thank you!

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.

From Missouri, smells great! Excited to see what pizza is about! Have seen this on many TikToks so…read morewe had to try this out!

me and the boys came to oakland for Summerslam 2026, and we had to celebrate the OTC's victory,…read morewith some elite local pizza. my friend chris recommend this spot, and we were glad w the decision we got the Big Von pizza, we got the Lemon Pepper Pizza, Schezuan Wings and cheesy bread. the group agrees that the chicken pepper was the best, and the Cheesy Bread was also good. service was great, you can actually order from the QR code on the tables, or go upfront yourself Big Von Pizza (8.5/10) pepperoni and meat present, but tad sweet, maybe the sauce. great tho Chicken Pepper Pie (9/10) the best ingredient. the chicken: thick pizza, chicken was elite and sauce was thick Schezuan Wings (9/10) wings were cooked, amazingly seasoned and sauce wa good Cheesy Bread (8.5/10) cheesy pull on each bread, mariners sauce inside good, not eventful thx, Square Pie Guys: they some good pies fr

I actually haven't been here in quite some time. Very sad that they no longer make their awesome…read morepasta carbonara. * hint hint! That said, everything is usually Stella and good. Parking can be a challenge but this is one place that may just be worth it for the trouble.

Walked in on a Saturday and was immediately seated. There aren't a lot of tables but that's the…read morecharming part about the restaurant. The vibes reminded me of me as a kid going to a pizza restaurant after winning a basketball ball game, especially with the whole cup of Parmesan cheese sitting table side. The server was great, he walked us through the menu and the way he described each dish, made us want to order everything off of the menu. We ordered the meatballs, bolognese tortellini, burrata salad, and a pizza, loved everything and will definitely come back again.

***** 5 Stars…read more Delicious I love the pizza Crispy crust Sauce is delicious I'm sure it's homemade it's so good Can't recommend enough

I generally like this place, but my recent negative experience was not a one off:…read more Pizza gets a 5+ (when it's hot). Really outstanding. Service was pretty poor. I got a text that my pizza was ready, so I rushed over to pick it up and they said it wouldn't be ready for 10 minutes, which seemed odd. When I checked back, my pizza was cold and had clearly been sitting for 8 or 9 minutes. Guy seemed like he could not care any less. The total lack of concern was pretty off putting and motivated me to take the time to write a critical review (something I rarely do).