Castro Valley Slice House is a great spot if you're craving classic, satisfying pizza. The slices are big, flavorful, and have that perfect balance of a crispy crust, and the toppings are always generous. The vibe is laid-back and welcoming, making it an easy place to hang out with friends or grab a quick bite. Service is friendly and fast, and everything feels fresh--overall, it's a reliable go-to for really good pizza in Castro Valley and in general read more

Best pizza! Great quality and taste, love this place!!!! Crust is also bomb if that's your thing as well ;)

Food quality is great only if hot !! Ordered a slice wait 10 min then asked if they put my order in the oven ? Oh yeah I'll get that in she didn't right away put it in so I told them put it in a box I'll take it home to heat up read more

My and my son got a couple slices to take home. He got a slice of pepperoni pizza and I got the Detroit style Rosa. My son really liked his slice. I enjoyed my slice as well. The Slice House is in the Castro Valley marketplace which has a bunch of nice food options and a grocery. Will be going back. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - DET Rosa - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We came on a Friday night. The Friday after they opened the Saturday before. It was super busy! I expected that though. I came with my 21 yr old son and mom. My son, never had Pyzano's back in the day. If you know, you know. I'm a native CV gal, and was visiting. I was excited to try the new place after I hear it was coming. I've been to Tony's in SF. I love that place. And I was very happy to see many of the same pizza's on this menu. CV, you are lucky to have this new place! Keep it alive ok? We were able to find a table rather quickly. The seating area is small, and it was loud, but not overwhelming. I stood in line and ordered. We tried the Combo Americano, 20 inch. I have not had that one yet. So why not! They were handing out samples of the meatballs. TBH they tasted kind of burnt under the sauce, and it didn't make me want to buy them in the future. But it was a nice touch. The slices on the 20 inch are huge. Not exaggerating. The Combo Americano was really good, like a regular combo but fresher and better. My son cane back the next day with his lady, he liked it that much! read more

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Finally got around to trying the pizza at Gemignani's Slice House in Castro Valley, where Tony started out many dsecades ago. I ordered a double sausage slice, and I do have to say it was absolutely superb, the best slice of pizza I have had in years, and I make my own, which is pretty darn good. Kinda a funky setup in the CV Marketplace, probably would give it 4.5 stars if I could just due to this, but the pizza is really, really good, and the slices are huge. read more

Over rated pizza is given warm at best ....they have 10 pies that sit around and look like shoe leather....the only way to get a picture of the taste any good is to order a fresh pie and get it out of the oven but the problem is you should order it and you go to pick it up. You're almost guaranteed that the damn pie is sitting around on the shelf on the back counter and if you actually touch it at best, the pizza is warmed warm not hot. This is not the way any real pizzeria handles pizza they put it on top of the oven to keep it warm in the box it's disgusting and when you say something to the people they look at you like you're from a foreign country. They don't give a shit so this is just mediocre pizza at best and I wish there was a real local Italian pizza that was typical of what you see more in Manhattan and the Burroughs shame on slice House and they really don't care because they never answer any of the stuff it's a franchise what do you want? read more

My Paizano, I'm so happy you're back! Especially with the True Italian, one of my favorite Pizza from back in the days!! Welcome back home !! Don't forget to asked for the hot honey !! For your pizza !! read more

I usually go to the San Leandro location but since we were closer to Castro Valley, we decided to pick up from there instead. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed when I got home and opened the box. The veggie pizza was sitting in a pool of water, and the box was so soggy it was nearly falling apart. The pizza itself was incredibly soggy and looked more like wet bread with cheese and vegetables on top. It was really disappointing, especially considering how expensive the pizzas are. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Watery veggie pizza drippy everywhere. - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

THE BESTT!!!! you must come & try any and all of his slices. the wings are also fire , sweet bbq glaze over them. this is such a convenient location with lots of indoor tables. Tony is soo awesome & his pizzas are equally amazing! read more

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True Italian is the closest to Arizmendi I could get in CV. I don't understand the cold, uncooked tomatoes tossed on top, that stubbornly keep trying to fall off! Other than that, it's pretty good. read more

Pizza is good, but if something goes wrong, there's no one to talk to. Ordered delivery from their site, got a text that the pizza was on its way - 40 minutes later pizza showed up cold and salad had 1/2 container of dressing. Super bummed. Tried to call to see what happened, but the calls dropped both times. So much for customer service. read more

Been getting their pizza since the first restaurant Tony's original restaurant in Castro Valley! It was the very best ever! We have continued to get pizza forever! Besides, zero ambiance, cold place! Tonight we came to the Slice House in the Market Place! THE MOST DISAPPOINTING PIZZA we have EVER GOTTEN ANYWHERE,!!! There was barely a tint, color of tomato sauce!!!! ! Barely could see it! ! Cheese, none that we could see! It was hard and tasteless, not even warm!!! Maybe sat there way too long! Mine was Peperoni, my husband's was Peperoni and Salami I believe! You should be ashamed of yourself serving this! I also ordered a salad, the one with the walnuts! Received a very tiny container of oil, and a very tiny container of some dark vinegar, I could not make out the taste ! Gross! Large salad, Some good Italian dressing would have been great! Tony, get a grip and go back to serving great food please! Not worth our money, especially in this economy! Sorry, but had to post it! I JUST NOW POSTED THIS AWFUL REVIEW AND YOU HAVE WRITTEN BACK THANKING ME FOR MY GREAT REVIEW,!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU.?? I THINK YOU BETTER RE READ IT AGAIN BEFORE THANKING ME FOR MY GREAT REVIEW, (NOT) THE WORSE REVIEW I HAVE EVER LEFT, PAY ATTENTION AND RE READ WHAT I WROTE, I noticed you have done this before to another bad review! TONY, PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS,!!! read more

I've never been enticed to make a yelp review before in my whole life but here i am. I'm visiting town for the holidays and wanted pizza, heard this place was "award winning" Spent 30$ on a 12inch pie and not to bash an establishment but this is some of the worst pizza I've ever had. I've had better premade pizza in an airport. The staff however was very friendly and they had the order ready on time. Terrible pizza though. It doesn't even look like the thin crust pizza in the yelp photos read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Drunken Italian - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Slice House in the Castro Valley Marketplace opened during a tricky time, dealing with management disputes that resulted in the loss of seating options in the shared paseo area. I checked it out on their opening weekend, and, as expected, the Castro Valley crowd showed up in full force to try out the new pizza place. With so many people, the wait time for a whole pizza was around 40-60 minutes. That's not unusual for an opening, but there are some things they could tweak. For one, the ordering line is a bit confusing and wraps around in a way that makes it hard to tell where you're supposed to order. Also, having to pick up your pizza right at the cashier creates a bottleneck that blocks access to the soda fountain, making the front area feel pretty crowded. Since the opening, I've tried three of their crusts with a couple of different toppings each: NY/Grandma/Detroit Traditional - 3/5: This was the recommendation on opening day, and I went for it without looking too closely at the toppings. It's basically a meat lover's pizza with pepperoni, Italian sausage, cheese, and sauce. This one got me to explore all the crusts and discover the 'Grandma' style, which sits between Sicilian and Detroit. It has a nice crunch but isn't as thick as the Detroit crust. New York Cheese - 3/5: Pretty standard. The crust didn't live up to the hype, and the sauce tasted a bit like it came from a can with only minor tweaks. It had a sour taste, kind of like something you'd expect from a fast-food pizza spot. Grandma Sweet Gino - 3.5/5: This one was a pleasant surprise and probably my favorite, though the sauce is definitely on the sweet side, almost like a dessert. It reminds me of a margherita pizza, but with a heavy dose of sugar in the sauce. The crust was thick, super crunchy, and almost felt shallow-fried. Detroit Hawaiian Hitman - 3/5: I appreciated the smoked meats on this one, which gave it a bit more character than a typical Hawaiian pizza. The honey added a nice sweetness, which would probably be a hit with kids. The Detroit crust is thicker and more bread-like, but after trying both, I think I'll stick with the 'Grandma' style since I prefer a crust that's less doughy. It gave me a vibe like a deep-fried focaccia topped with pizza ingredients. read more

Slice House opening its Castro Valley location has been the best news for the neighborhood all year. I've been a long time Slice House fan and used to regularly drive to the nearest location in San Leandro to get my pizza fix. This location offers quite a different vibe, being inside a busy marketplace bustling with several other local businesses. It has very limited indoor seating, and outdoor dining is currently unavailable due to an ongoing lawsuit with a neighboring building owner. It's a very casual environment. There is no wait staff. You line up, order, pay, and then when your pizza is ready (text notification), you pick up your pizza box. There are thin paper plates and disposable utensils available if needed. Now onto the pizzas. So far, we have tried Pepperoni, Combo Americano and Hawaiian Hit Man on a 20" New York style. They were all excellent. The crust came out perfectly crispy and not overly cooked each time. All pizzas had the right amount of red sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Combo Americano is heavier on the toppings, so I think it would be easier to eat on a thinker Detroit style. Hawaiian Hit Man is the superior pineapple pizza! The pineapple is fresh and sliced very thinly over the red sauce. It's not overly sweet and has this slightly tart flavor that goes really well with with salty bacon and smoked ham. I love to drizzle this one with Tony Gemignani's Hot Pepper Olive Oil which they offer as a free condiment at the restaurant. I am super excited to try my other favorites at this location: Paesano, Wiseguy, Hot Honey, and Sweet Geno. I also excited to try True Italian which apparently is only available at this location. It was Tony's late mother's favorite, and he recreated it where he started his pizza journey as a tribute to her. I loved that story. All in all, I had a great experience each visit. The grand opening week was super busy, but now the wait time is much shorter, and you get your order pretty quickly. It's nice that you can also order by the slice whichever they have available each day. This is the best pizza you will find in the area. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Hawaiian Hit Man - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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NY tomato pizza was good. They had this and other slices ready to go and then they toast them a bit to get them finished Caesar salad was good. We got it to go and there was barely enough dressing-- but I like my salads over dressed. The dressing is house made and good. The outdoor seating is ample in front of the building. These added while the paseo side area goes through legal fights At 7 pm on Monday it was busy but the wait only 10 min It's been open a week I think it's unfair that other early reviewers marked them down for slowness or inefficiency. The place needs 2 seconds to figure stuff out!! And it seems like now it's worked out. They had a ton of employees and service was fast and pizza hot!! read more

This is hands down my favorite local pizza shop. The people here are warm and friendly. You always feel welcomed the moment you walk in, and the service is efficient and reliable. What really sets this place apart is the variety and quality of their pizza. They do everything from Sicilian and New York style to Detroit and Grandma slices. Each style is made with care and has its own unique flavor and texture. The dough is something special. Soft in the center with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. It's clear that this is a place that takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every bite. So lucky to have them in the neighborhood. read more

We ordered a couple of pizzas from Slice House, wanting to give it a try and get something different. We got a traditional NY style pizza with pepperoni and cheese, and a Detroit style BBQ Chicken pizza with bbq sauce and pineapple. While the pizza is definitely different and more artisan, and it has its own distinct flavors, it's pretty pricey. If you can get over the price, the Detroit pizza i was impressed with. Had the crunchy edges and bottom, with soft insides and plenty of toppings. I think they could have added a bit more sauce to complete the flavor and make each bite consistent, but over all 4 of 5 stars. The NY type pepperoni pizza I was less impressed with. I loved the crust, as you can tell it's not a premade frozen one. But the toppings were sparse and there was a lot of room between the edges and the actual toppings. Each slice was 1/3 crust and the rest toppings. I like a full pizza with toppings and cheese packed on, and maybe an inch at the edges to hold on to. The pepperoni was good, but there wasn't enough and it was super greasy. I mean I patted down the top of the pizza with a paper towel before we had some, and I still ended up with heartburn later. I'd say this one was a 3 of 5 stars. While the pizza is good and definitely different than the other local places and totally worth a try, the prices make me knock off a star from 4 to 3. If it was a bit more affordable, it would be a strong 4 star place! read more

Tony's Slice House in Castro Valley blew me away. The Sweet Gino grandma slice was a standout - the San Marzano tomato sauce had that perfect natural sweetness and rich flavor you only get from the real deal. I drizzled on Tony's hot pepper oil for a sweet and spicy kick. Also loved the Burrata Queen pizza - It has fresh, high-quality toppings on a perfectly crisp crust! For dessert, get the fresh chocolate chip cookie paired with Leo Leo vanilla gelato! Having lived near Tony's in SF, I had high expectations, but this spot is even better. Friendly service, super convenient location, nice chill ambiance, and pizza that's truly worth the hype. Definitely coming back! read more

Update- Slice house reached out and made the situation better! I'm very happy with customer service help- they say they would also be addressing the issues we had. Thank you read more

The "Popeye" slice was amazing, apparently I'm a fan of Detroit style now?! NY style had all the right flavors but the dough wasn't quite as soft or crispy as you'd get in NYC, but it was still tasty. I'll definitely be back for the Popeye!!! Outdoor seating was actually quite good even with the paseo being gone. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Popeye Detroit style - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

The service was really nice, the environment was great. 100% recommended and I'll comeback definitely

There's casual and then there's wasteful. The four stars in this review are wholly attributed to the great quality of food. We ordered the Hot Honey pizza, Caesar salad, and Gemelli With Vodka Cream pasta. The pasta tasted freshly made and it seemed to take a while to prepare, really flavorful. We made the mistake of ordering a whole pizza, and not a slice, but it was piping hot and delicious when it did come (after 15 minutes). And this was on a nice silver dish. I mention this because I take a full star away due to the ridiculous lengths this place goes to not do the dishes. Paper plates, okay sure. But the wonderful, fresh pasta going immediately into a PLASTIC CONTAINER when we didn't order anything "to go", likewise with the salad, seems beyond comprehension. Hey Tony, I feel like it would even save the restaurant money to end this madness of single-use everything. Just why?? Really cheapens the experience. Slice House in a "marketplace" sure, but it's still a "sit-down" restaurant. read more

Really good! Second day they've been open and was able to get a table just fine! Got the grandma style sweet Gino slice, which was really sweet and flavorful. The grandma crust is 10/10. Next time, I plan to call in to pick up a whole pizza, since I know the wait would've been crazy. We definitely will be back! They have happy Monday to Friday, 3-5. Buy any beer and get a $3 slice of cheese or pepperoni! read more

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I just witnessed the cashier push the recycling and trash down with his bare hands. Didn't wash his hands but wipes his hand on white towel. Shouldn't he wash his hands with soap and water? Then he took an order from two customers and put food into boxes... Never again!!! This makes me sick to my stomach! I don't want to eat out anymore! handling trash then food without washing your hands unacceptable and unforgivable! read more

great spot great pizza! they are quick and helpful, have tons of great options for here and to go. I'd highly recommend visiting by for a slice and enjoying x read more

Slice House offers many different styles of pizza all under one roof inside the Castro Valley Marketplace. They offer a selection of pizza by the slice, including two "Slice of the Day" choices for each day of the week. The New York-style Picante was a thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, Cholula hot sauce, chorizo, linguica, Serrano peppers, banana peppers, and dollops of ricotta cheese. The pizza had a nice salty flavor from the cured meats but not a lot of spice. The Detroit-style Tony Jack pizza was built on a rectangular focaccia-like crust topped with white cheddar, brick cheese, mozzarella, bacon, green onion, peppadew peppers, ranch, and honey. The toppings had a nicely smokey, salty, unctuous flavor, but the best part was the bread-like crust, which was soft yet chewy, and had crispy, crusty cheese-baked sides and corners. While both of these slices were tasty, they were rather greasy and heavy, and came at a relatively expensive price for pizza. read more

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We have been here several times now since they opened. Their pizza is simply amazing--it might take a few visits to find your favorite, but they probably have one! However, for every visit we experienced some of the rudest staff of anywhere we have been. Maybe rude is too strong a word, but they literally have NO personality! We could understand when busy, but today our visit was 2:00 in the afternoon, and they were not busy. And today's service rep was the rudest yet. Just absolutely so abrupt and no pleasurable demeanor whatsoever. Barking orders in Spanish to the back and hardly even acknowledging any of the customers. So sorry to inconvenience you! read more

Great service Always fresh Great variety Every time we come in for a slice we leave happy read more

So solid. Have ordered multiple times for pickup and delivery. Slice House never disappoints. Friendly service and the restaurant is well maintained. I've tried another Slice House but this one is way better. Highly recommend. read more

I love going here it is close to home and the pizzas are always amazing . So good never fails .

Freakin' Great! Gotta love the Detroit-style Paisano is out of this world. Could use some clean-up on the tables . . . but other than that, a great meal! read more

Came here first thing in the morning. Been excited to try their pizza only to be disappointed. Their pizza was stale very hard to chew, it tasted like plastic. And chewed like rubber. Their slice got really hard really fast and we even sat there to eat. They charged 1.10 for a small ranch. I definitely don't recommend this place for pizza. read more

MY HONEST REVIEW OF THIS PLACE...I love the variety of different styles of pizza and it's good, but not great. A place like this I had high expectations given the fact that there isn't any pizza places like this one. The parking sucks, always a packed parking lot. It's located inside of the store along with different other shops inside, just so that nobody is thrown off by where the hell this place is. The inside is very nice. I love the fact that there's different varieties of food places inside along with it being a grocery shop. The pizza can be fairly good but I had the sweet Gino and a cheese slice today, the cheese pizza was burnt and not good. And then the sweet Gino had good taste but the crust was too damn tough, it hurt my teeth and jaw trying to chew it, holy sht it hurt, like I had to stop eating it for a second. Felt like it was left out too long and the bread just became kinda stale. Very frustrating. Their pizza is good for sure but it's not great. $24 for two slices I had today and two drinks, WAY too much, and not good enough to be overpriced like that. It doesn't make any statements as far as the comparison of other pizza in the area. It can be a hit or miss, I bought a Detroit style pizza one time there, which was good but the crust is tough sometimes, and too much crust in general on the pie, feels like you're eating just bread at times, for me at least. And I also bought a few slices before and tried to reheat them in my oven at home, it came out terrible. But that's just me because I hate leftovers. I like it fresh, and this places offers it fresh, kinda. Best time to come and get a slice is mid day, around noon. Other than the pizza, the fountain drinks aren't as good. I poured myself a Dr Pepper and it tasted terrible like it was watered down. But even with all this said, I will probably come back here and get food again but then again I probably won't because it was $24 for two crappy pieces of pizza that wasn't worth the price at all. I could've bought an entire pizza somewhere else and it would've been fresher. But all in all I will say the pizza can be decent and there is also other great food on their menu. It's worth trying but I would also keep what I said in mind as well. read more

Best pizza I've ever had in California! The dough is airy and the crust is nice and crispy. It's in an indoor market and there are also some outdoor benches (great for us as we usually bring our dog here) I'd have to say the DET Traditional is buy far the best, but they're all so good. read more

I've spent 8 years living in New York and being brainwashed by some of the best pizza entrepreneurs about what good pizza should be. This place gives some New York joints a run for their money! Absolutely delicious and I expected nothing less from Tony!the decor is cute too making it not just good pizza but a fun place to hang. My 4 year old is a pepperoni connoisseur (I'm a good mom I swear he eats salads and healthy "real" food)and polished off half a slice. Another note- the slices are large and for $6-8 you can be absolutely full. We tried the wise guy and the Rosa. Both amazing! read more

Best pizza in California by far the food also came out surprisingly fast there is also so many kinds of pizza to choose from

Edit: one star now because I found a receipt paper inside the pizza underneath the ingredients. Gross. This location will no longer be visited. Online ordering system needs improvement. The time estimate wait are off. I either have to wait after the pick up time or come at pick up time and my pizza has been sitting there for a while and it's cold. Also, the modifications seem to not be of an importance because every time I say no to a specific ingredient- it's there on my pizza. Lastly, is topping off the pizza with oregano a new thing? I've never seen it before and now it's all over my pizza. Quality of the ingredients and pizza itself is not bad. Not out of this world but does the job. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Receipt paper underneath the ingredients I dug out because my child does not like pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Service was fast and the employees are nice. Found my Favorite slice pizza: Purple Potato Pizza and Burrata Cheese Pizza. Wings are crunchy with the buffalo sauce and ranch. read more

Slice House by Tony Gemignani - Purple potato Pizza Burrata Pizza Pinot noir Blood orange beer - Pizza Near Me - Castro Valley, California