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    Slice House by Tony Gemignani

    4.1 (619 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    A Detroit Rosa pizza for here and a Grandmas Sweet Genos for later
    Pete A.

    On my way back from Albany to FREMONT so I had to stop at one of my favorite pizza places in the Bay Area. This location is in San Leandro and I have gone here the most of any locations. Service and quality is consistent. Seating inside and outside. Love the sweet Gino's grandma style and the Detroit style Motörhead. 2 totally different yet delicious pizzas

    1/2 Pepperoni 1/2 cheese
    Marilyn G.

    This is our local pizza spot, our go to, our reliable and delicious pizzeriaaaaa! we've also been to the Castro valley location but this review will focus on the SL location. The pizza is always delicious, hot, the crust crispy. The slices are HUGE!!! We order 1/2 pepperoni for my husband and 1/2 cheese for me. We eat a few slices & freeze the rest to enjoy later, & yes-it taste just as good & fresh. There's always a generous portions of toppings, and the staff has always been kind, welcoming, and very quick with bringing out our order. My husband says it's a nice vibe everytime he goes inside. We usually do pick up, we've never eaten inside but maybe one day. The parking lot is in a metered area so probably one reason why we choose to just order to go but I do want to visit and dine in one day! Either way, we're looking forward to our next order from here!

    Cal Italia
    Erica L.

    It was pretty empty when I went, so there was ample seating. There was a steady flow of customers coming in for pickup orders. We ordered two whole pizzas, and I am so glad we did. Both were absolutely delicious! The calabrese (hot) sausages and mozzarella balls were my favorite on Wise Guy. Cal Italia was described as "Gold Medal Winner - Food Network Pizza Champions Challenge," so of course I had to give that a try! There was no tomato sauce, which was a good balance with the saucy Wise Guy. Cal Italia was more unique, but I enjoyed Wise Guy more, as I love tomato sauce on my pizzas.

    Jo Ann D.

    I am a biiiiiiiig fan of slice house. We order them pretty frequently and they're so consistently good! My favorite is the Detroit style pizzas. Honestly any flavor is good. The Detroit style is a thicker style and the crust comes out so crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside. The ingredients are really good quality. The inside has a bar style seating and about 5 tables. Service has always been very warm and friendly. There is paid parking in the lots!

    Exterior / outdoor seating
    Megan C.

    This place is prevalently, crazily, repeatedly, persistently, unforgettably repeated on NextDoor and Reddit as a must eat. Secondly, the elation of and the excitement of this establishment coming even closer to the south/east bay... like who would not want to try this place out? CAL ITALIA: Gold medal winner? You gots me there to try it! This pizza topping massively needed arugula because it was all SWEET. Then it was solely salty due to the prosciutto. The lighter flavor hints like garlic didn't come through at all. The crust was delicious and chewy but once cold like every pizza... it became stale (no matter the temp and time at reheat). But yeah like I don't know how why what when makes this a gold medal winner... a gold medal winner, to me, is something that allows all 5 flavor senses and 5 human senses boil with puffs of magic evaporating...this was not it at all. Too sweet. Massively needed h2o multiple times throughout the taste test. SERVICE: Tremendously stinks that you cannot pick two different predetermine flavor toppings even if you are willing to pay more. Wait staff were nice via telling you the packets of spices available, providing cups for iced water, etc. Additionally, handed you the box of pizza directly. VIBEZ: Your standard neighborhood pizza joint. Dark interior. Casual dining. More grabs n gos than those dining in. Dining in were more of the manly population. Located in a small plaza with other establishments. Parking is rough af... you have to pay via app. If you attempt to park across/adjacent to the parking lot aka at the Chase bank lot, someone will stare you down and follow you even if you pretend or do withdraw money. Would I come back? Probably not. The toppings offered isn't my kind of jam. I prefer more well-rounded toppings. I do appreciate how they offer numerous pizza crust options.

    DET Rosa
    Lloyd C.

    We were in the area, and decided to get Slice House. My wife walked in while I circled. Pay for parking? What is this AirPay by text!?! The parking lot is small and tight. Picking up some dinner for MIL, we ended up getting a slice for ourselves. Detroit Style Rosa: white cheddar, brick cheese, mozzarella, thick and thin pepperoni, two racing stripes of slice sauce on top with fresh basil.

    New York style XL 20" Motorhead
    bonnie l.

    Ordered Slice House for New Year's Eve and it was a hit with kids and adults alike! The family size was huge - cut into 8 slices that are the size of what you get when you go to a shop and buy a single slice. We were too hungry to take too many photos but the XL Motörhead pizza with the ricotta was really good. Not overly salty with the sausage and pepperoni. Really good thin crust and toasty edges. I would definitely order again for a party.

    Mary H.

    My family member raved about this place. I was skeptical because so far we've been striking out on food spots lol I have to say this was one of the best slice of pizzas I have had. Nice thin crust. Crispy and cheesy and a pretty good price for the size. I believe it was $6.35

    Bacon Arugula Salad
    Priyam B.

    I ordered the Bacon Arugula Salad and the Cal Italian Pizza. The pizza itself was great -- delicious crust, good cheese, and well-balanced flavor. Unfortunately, everything around the food made the overall experience disappointing. The salad was served in an overstuffed plastic container with the oil and balsamic on the side. There was absolutely no room to mix anything without making a mess. At the very least, the staff should offer to premix salads when the packaging makes it impossible for customers to do so. I also planned to order wine, but seeing it served in flimsy plastic cups was honestly off-putting. For a place with a ~$50 average order value (before tips), proper glassware should be a basic standard. The paper plates provided were thin and became greasy almost immediately, and to add to that, the tables weren't even wiped down -- I ended up cleaning my own spot before eating. Overall, the dining experience felt cheap and uncomfortable, despite the quality of the pizza. To the owner: it's clear the business is doing well and expanding, and that's great -- but please reinvest in the customer experience. Cutting costs on basic dinnerware, serveware, and cleanliness really shows, and it drives customers like me away. I won't be returning, nor would I recommend this location to friends. Fieldworks is not too far and has way better experience

    Bbq chicken pizza
    Paige B.

    Nice staff but the bbq chicken pizza slices were awful. The taste was not good and the chicken was chewy and gritty. I had a friend try it and they confirmed. $17 for two slices. Would not recommend.

    1/23/25 Drink menu
    Lee D.

    3.5 stars rounded up, not sure if I am being too generous with this review...? Quality/Quantity - Sicilian (SIC) Mortorhead - 80% my fault as I thought this was a larger size Detroit deep dish. It is NOT. The pizza was just okay, not worth $40 in my opinion. The bread to topping ratio was off, there was more bread than toppings. And the flavors were also just okay. Also available - Pasta, salads, dessert, beers on tap, etc. Atmosphere - Small restaurant. A few tables, all filled for today's lunch crowd and some bar seating. Plenty of outdoor seating on this cold winter day. Paid text parking through Air Garage?!?! Not familiar with this, nor will I be paying for parking via text. This used to be free parking when we used to frequent the now closed sports bar (Englander). Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm or 10pm. Loyalty program available, see picture. Service - 3 Stars, not bad, but far from good. Not friendly or welcoming. Just did his job with as few words as possible. Not a front of the house type of person if you ask me. As with many of my Yelp friends' reviews, the signs and the website did not do a good job communicating the difference between the types of square pizzas. He did show me the case, see picture. But that was about it. So I assumed that the Sicilian Pizza was a larger version of Detroit Deep Dish. I believe I even said that out loud and did not get corrected?!?! Either way I will own 80% of the miscommunication. As of writing this review, I finally found on their website the descriptions of the pizzas. Quoted me 20-25 minutes and it was ready within 20 minutes, thank you. I asked for plates & napkins, he offered parmesan and red peppers, etc. Price - $40, expensive for what we got. If this was a Detroit DD with its crispy crust, then it might have been worth it. Basically it was a regular rectangular pizza... for $40. Owner Comment - Congrats to Tony Gemignani from SF since 2012, to Slice House at this location since 2021, and on all the success with your other franchise locations. I will be back for the Detroit DD and look forward to writing an updated review.

    Christine W.

    Def lived up to the hype and I want to go back to try more! Was able to get a variety of slices to try and they did not disappoint. The crust on the NY was my favorite.

    Cheesy Garlic Bread
    Jill B.

    The pizza here is pretty good. It tastes pretty fresh. The kids and I do like more cheese, but overall it was pretty good. The service was fine. They basically give you your pizza and the rest is self serve. They were nice. The atmosphere is fine. I thought it was kind of expensive for what it was though, but not bad. The garlic bread was pretty good and had a lot of cheese but the pizza could have used more mozzarella.

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    Food was good. Small location so not a ton of seats. Staff were nice. I like that each slice house has their own special pizza.

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    I love their pizza so much that it's the best one so far than any other pizza places I just love the service and the workers they're so nice

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    AMAZING PIZZA! my kids love the classic cheese. They are a bit pricey but I feel like it's worth it. The pizza is also pretty large.

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    What's the price range of by the slice? Their menu is ridiculously difficult to navigate just to see info about by the slice.

    I noticed samething, there are several different types of slices and each location I've been to have different prices for slices and pizza.. It's best to call location you are going to.

    What gluten free options do you have?

    Slice House has gluten-free crust available as a modification!

    Do yall sell slices?

    Yes we do:)

    Can I order meatballs with the sauce on the side?

    Unfortunately we are not able to do that because the meatballs are in the sauce already, sorry!

    Do you serve beer?

    Yes we do! Beer, Cider & Wine:)

    Do you sell by slice?

    Yes we do:). Everyday we have about 8 different rotating slices

    Are you open Christmas Eve? Can we place an order online earlier than desired pick up time?

    Yes we are open Christmas Eve until six or 7 o’clock it just kind of depends how busy it is so I would definitely have your order placed and asked to be picked up by 6 o’clock just to be safe! So yes you can order it earlier and have it ready to be… 

    Òpen on Christmas?

    No sorry, we are closed on Christmas Day

    Is outdoor dining available?

    Yes, indoor & outdoor:)

    Do y'all serve Italian Beef sandwiches?

    Unfortunately, they don’t

    Is indoor dining available?

    Yes it is:)

    What items are gluten free?

    Hi, our chicken wings, salads (with no croutons) & gluten free cauliflower crust pizza are all gluten free, although we cannot guarantee there is no cross-contamination of course because all pizzas are cooked in the same oven.

    Is online ordering available? The website states online ordering is unavailable.

    Yes, go here: https://www.slicehousesl.com however, make sure you order about an hour in advance,… 

    Anyway of seeing a menu with pricing?

    Hi, yes if you go to our website www.slicehousesl.com & click on the drop down menu on the left and the click on the Toast tab that will show you the menu with prices.

    Is it open for seating?

    Hi James, unfortunately we aren’t doing any indoor or patio dining yet. We are trying to get enough staff & also waiting for our beer& wine license so hopefully in a few weeks we should be ready to open for in- person dining! We will definitely… 

    Will you be opening for lunch on the weekends?

    Hi, currently we aren’t open for any lunches but as soon as we get our beer & wine license & are able to hire enough kitchen staff we will definitely be open for lunches. We are hoping within a month to be open for indoor & patio dining & for… 

    Do you serve by slice (like the Walnut Creek location) or is it only a whole pie?

    We are now serving slices! Just walk-in & see what the daily selection is:). Thanks!

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    Red Pepper Pizza - Chicken & Rice and Salsa

    Red Pepper Pizza

    3.7(244 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We spontaneously were in the area due to last minute issues we found in our bikes…read more We got two different baked chicken dishes that came with salad. The salad was small and not flavored. Everything else was a m a z i n g! The rice was so flavorful and we couldn't get enough of it. Both chickens were fall off the bone and was too good~ We wolfed it all down. Plus, the worker was sweet and gave us two drinks ! This place is a must try and their food is so flavorful! They seem to be well known for their pizzas so we need to try that next time!

    Very nice and clean inside. We didn't try the pizza but instead we got the Yemen food. Lamb and…read morerice and sauces and seasonings. The lamb fell OFF the bone! Amazingness! Portions are generous. Salad is fresh! The black tea is SO GOOD! Some of the sauces were spicy which was fine by me! The soup was fire with the lemon and Middle Eastern version of salsa. Extremely nice and friendly staff! 10/10 Highly Recommend! I hear they have a new twist on their Alfredo pasta so I will be back for that! But I've already been back for two more lamb plates!! I have no clue why I don't have a picture of the lamb. ‍ Trust me you need to go!

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    Red Pepper Pizza - Interior seating area just look at the final touch. Amazing. I went early in the morning right when they opened. For breakfast

    Interior seating area just look at the final touch. Amazing. I went early in the morning right when they opened. For breakfast

    Red Pepper Pizza - Two different baked chicken plates!

    Two different baked chicken plates!

    Red Pepper Pizza - First time trying this spot and I really loved it very good customer service and very good and clean food.

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    First time trying this spot and I really loved it very good customer service and very good and clean food.

    Bluebird Pizzeria - Large Double Meat Combo with artichokes and spinach

    Bluebird Pizzeria

    4.5(859 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Bluebird is one of my favorite pizzerias in the East Bay! The owner is from New York and you can…read moredefinitely tell with the quality of the pizzas here. The pepperoni is absolutely delicious; many pizzerias have overly salty pepperoni, but that's not the case here. My favorite is the magherita and I add pepperonis on top. I've also had the combination and four cheese which are delicious as well. If you like multiple options like me, you can also order a half/half combo on a singular pizza :)

    Wow, where have these guys been all my life?! After having tried actual NY pizza as a kid, that…read morereally set the bar wayyyy too high for me as a cali native. But eventually I found my certain rotation of pizza spots that would suffice. Until about 2 weeks ago my amazing employee mentioned he went to this spot in San Leandro and it was the best pizza he ever had! Naturally my love for pizza perked my curiosity so I inquired about the location and planned a trip. First of all, let me start with the salad...Omg- the lettuce is very fresh, and they put walnuts with chunks of feta inside, great start! But what really sets it apart is there dressing! Made from scratch that is by far THE BEST balsamic dressing I've ever had (and I consider myself a salad connoisseur. The only thing I feel was missing was some lemon to drizzle on top (so I brought a half of lemon in a ziplock bag the next time I went, and ya that brings the rating to a 10/10). Salt pepper lemon and their dressing is super fire. Ok the pizza, if you know NY pizza, it's soft, amazing taste ofcourse and not burnt or overcooked. They hit the nail on the head every single time. I catch my self saying ima save half for later or tomorrow but my hand keeps grabbing more, and next thing you know my entire large pizza is killed in one sitting. The restaurant itself is quite small with only a handful of tables, which makes it very homey/cozy/family establishment like. Wait times can get long during peak hours but absolutely 1000000% worth it, no doubt about that. They got like 5-6 people bustin ass behind the counter, non stop. This my new go to spot, even if it's 30-35 min away from home during traffic hours, and even though the wait can be somewhat long at times non of that outweights the feeling of being fed some of the most delicious pizza you will find in the bay area. Also, a must try is there red peppers! I always forget the name of them, but it isn't red peppers like you get at the grocery store, they are little red chilli peppers? Like barely spicy but amazing flavor. Wish I could remember the name off the top of my head. Just ask them for their special peppers and they'll ask red peppers or "xxxxxxx" it's the second option.

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    Bluebird Pizzeria - Half Nelson (gluten free - small size, 6 slices) $26

    Half Nelson (gluten free - small size, 6 slices) $26

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    Paradiso Restaurant - Apple crisp very average, especially for $14!!

    Paradiso Restaurant

    4.1(3k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    I have been waiting years to visit Paradiso. From its previous location to the current one, it just…read morenever seemed to happen. But this birthday, it was absolutely meant to be! Not only did I find rock-star parking right in front, but we also had a reserved table by the window. It could not have been a more perfect birthday lunch. Parking is on the street, and spaces can be tight in that area. If you find one, snag it and be happy you did! Paradiso has a lovely menu, but I chose the $55 prix fixe lunch, which included an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I ordered the mussels, chicken piccata, and tiramisu. The mussels were absolutely delicious. This was my first time having them in a red sauce, so I was trying to be careful because I did not want to get it all over my birthday outfit! The broth was rich, flavorful, and so good that I wished I had more bread for dipping. But I made it do what it do! The chicken piccata was also delicious, especially with all those capers. My only criticism was that the chicken breast had not been pounded thin enough. The center was very thick and reminded me more of a chicken breast prepared for a sandwich. I left that thicker portion, but the thinner, properly pounded part was amazing. I received a special birthday dessert, which I shared with my companion, so I took the tiramisu home along with my leftover chicken. Let me tell you, that tiramisu was absolutely delicious. I would return just to order it for takeout! Our table also shared the crab and avocado salad appetizer. It was beautifully presented and delicious, but at approximately $27, I did not feel it was worth the price. Then again, Paradiso is not necessarily where you go when you are overly concerned about the cost, so keep that in mind. I was also underwhelmed by the focaccia. Four pieces cost $4, and I did not think it was worth it. With a prix fixe meal, I feel the bread should have been included. One thing to be aware of is that ordering the prix fixe lunch results in a 20% automatic gratuity being added to the entire bill. This was not clearly explained beforehand. It was not a major issue, but it was important to know when it came time to determine whether an additional tip was expected. The service was excellent. Our server knew it was my birthday and was attentive, accommodating, and never made us feel rushed. Each course arrived only after we had finished the previous one, so we were able to relax and enjoy the experience. The ambience was curious. It was an open space and is very loud. Other conversations were easily overheard so probably not a good place to go if you want a quiet meal. Overall, I give Paradiso 4.5 out of 5 stars. I am so glad I finally had the opportunity to visit, and I would definitely return.

    We've heard good things about Paradiso and finally got to try it ourselves. First impressions was…read morethis place was pretty big and busy on a Friday evening. We did get seated right away at a high top table, which we didn't mind too much but it was in an area a bit more secluded. We ordered an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert and the bill did come out to be on par with a nicer restaurant. However, we didn't appreciate that the tip suggestions were based on the after tax total rather than the subtotal. * Focaccia - 3/5 as it was a bit dry and was plain even though the menu listed rosemary & herb. * Paradiso's Chicken Picatta with Linguini - 3.5/5 Pasta was a tad overcooked and kept breaking which made it hard to eat. Chicken was big and mostly juicy except for one thinner end that got a little dry. I did really like the lemony sauce. * Braised Short Ribs with Mash Potatoes - 4/5 Good portion short ribs, the sauce was great and meat was very tender. Only con was that some of the carrots were on the raw side. * Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Gelato 4/5 Good dessert, but pecans didn't taste candied and would have liked the bread pudding to be warmer than it was. We'd give it a 3.5 overall and would give it another try sometime. However for the price, we thought it fell a bit short of expectations.

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    12/12/24 Interior, open kitchen

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    Water and bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

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    Porky's Pizza Palace

    Porky's Pizza Palace

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Chicken garlic supreme - great flavor, chicken soft and tender…read more Five alarm buffalo chicken - taste good but chicken bit harder and stringy, not sure if due to marinade perhaps.

    My oh my, was this place busy! I know San Leandro has its spots, but I did not know Porky's Pizza…read morePalace had it like this. In terms of customer service, I'd say there's some room for improvement--being welcomed and checked up on after ordering would've made the experience better. Nevertheless, the pizza itself was amazing. The garlic white sauce was fabulous, layered perfectly with the cheese and combined with the veggies to make an incredible pie. I couldn't even finish it while sitting there because the portions are very generous--especially for the XL pizza. Honestly, if I had ordered this at home through delivery, it would've been gone before a commercial break even finished. I also tried their fried chicken since it's in high demand, but in my opinion, it's okay to skip. Instead, I'd recommend heading across the street to Clancy's Ice Cream for a satisfying finish to the day. Their prices are great (tax included), the portions are generous, and although the line is long, it's absolutely worth the wait--especially after downing three (maybe four... who's counting?) slices of Porky's pizza on a Friday night. Overall, the pizza is great--highly recommend. Pair it with ice cream across the street, and you've got yourself a fantastic day. I will definitely be recreating this experience again.

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    Slice House by Tony Gemignani - pizza - Updated September 2026

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