Gioia Pizzeria
| Address: | 1586 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA |
| Phone: | +1 510-528-4692 |
| Site: | gioiapizzeria.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 12–7PM |
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David Hess
The pizza here is excellent. The service unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. On a Friday, I called in a pizza at 4pm for a 6pm pickup. Arrived at 6 to pick it up and the line was out the door. Another customer told me that she was told by the staff last time when she ordered ahead that she could go ahead to the counter. I proceeded to the counter and was told pretty directly by the woman there that there was only one line. Ok. The line was about fifteen people long, and I did order ahead 2 hours ago and now my pizza is getting cold, but I sort of understand. (Years ago, I worked in pizza and I know it can be really hard work.) For the next 20 minutes, I stand in line waiting for my pizza, arriving at 6:30. When I finally(!) get to the counter, another gentleman comes up, having skipped the line to pick up his pre-ordered pizza. The woman who told me earlier to get back in line, hands him his order and lets him pay in front of me. After I stood in line for 20 minutes. Great. Gioia, I have other good pizza options in the area and I think Ill be giving my business to them instead.
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Lorraine Sharma
Unless you plan on ordering a whole pizza, dont expect anything freshly made - even when a pizza is fresh from the oven, the person wont give you a slice from the fresh pizza until all the pieces from the old one are gone - by that time, nothings fresh. Theyll reheat it for you in the oven, and if theyre in a hurry, itll be too short to make the crust crispy again, so youll get a mostly soggy crust. The flavors are ok and at one point, this place probably used to be good. The people behind the counter simply didnt seem like they cared about customer service. If you want reheated old pizza at $3 a slice with poor service, come here, otherwise buy a fresh slice from somewhere else.
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Tiffany C.
Food looks amazing, however lacks in flavor. No special orders unless you have a food allergy in which case they will remove toppings Customer service was lacking, a step above rude. The food display case didnt look the best, and the pies all looked a little dried out and over cooked. We requested they not cook our pie crazy long and what we got was a flat out undercooked pizza. The counter woman even suggested we microwave the pizza when we got back to Also, I kid you not there was a bee in the display case lol
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Tony Conquest
Minimum card charge is $5 im so annoyed I had to buy an additional $2 sarsaparilla soda that may or may not have caffeine. I regretfully purchased my premade slice of Julian pizza that was truly one slice in hope that I could at least use there rest room. Still hungry after my toddler size slice. Now I have to find some to pee. Its not the pizzas fault. Just not the cozy place I had expected for the price.
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Abdi Soltani
In my opinion this is the best pizza in the east bay. I love the pizza here, simple high quality thin slice New York style pizza. I love the staff. I go here as often as I can. Sitting at the counter is my therapy.
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Mark C
NY pie, thin crust, fat slice, great sauce. Simple ingredients/topping. A must have when your in the Eastbay. Cant decide whos better. Rotten City pizza or Gioias. Youll have to figure it out for yourself
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D B
The best pizza in Berkeley, if not the bay area. The ingredients are fresh, the crusty a perfect thickness, the sauce well made, the right amount of cheese (not to soft with cheese oil), and great prices.
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Paulo Barthelmess
remains the best pizza in town. the hole-in-the-wall style adds to the charm. just grab a seat on the bench or neighboring stores and enjoy. good chance of interaction with some of the friendly locals.
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David Adams
Solid New York style pizza place. They have the classics you expect plus more interesting flavors like squash with blue cheese. Its no Cheese Board, but if you need pizza on a Monday, head to Gioia.
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Felice Denigris
I never leave ratings but this place has really good NY style pizza! Cooked just right and burnt on the bottom. I just moved in the neighborhood from Chicago and I critique hard on the Pizzas.
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Jordan Crary
this spot is pretty awesome, and good location for polk. Julians pizza is the best, and good for groups. I was surprised the brunch too was as good as it was...
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Rob murphy
Some of BEST PIZZA around i drive out of my way to pick up a pie there but the counter help aint that great and some times its hard to find a place to park
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Eugene C
Neighborhood shop. Really small spot for standing room only. Grab a slice or pie to go. Limited street parking. Great thin slices with quality toppings.
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David Glass
Almost as crispy as I like my pizza, the unique topping never fail to please. Something for everyone, and the owner never fails to say hello.
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Nick Cole
One of the closest to a NYC slice you can get in Berkeley. BIG pies, floppy pie, crunch crust. Not too oily either. Cannolli are legit.
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A Private User
Some of the best pizza in the east bay. Fresh toppings on thin crust pizza. Their dough and ingredients are tasty perfect.
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Jennifer Gillis
Pizza is great, but they dont do split pies, and sometimes the website specials dont match what they give you.
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Michael Rubinstein
Great East-Coast style pizza. Much better than Rotten City in Emeryville which offers comparable style/price.
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Julio Madrigal
Best pizza ever! Like to go there for lunch when ever I am around their kale sausage pizza is the Best!
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Sandeep Kolte
Expensive. No place to sit. Difficult to find parking. not great if you are planning to visit with kids.
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Ben Taylor
Pizza by the slice for a good price. The anchovies Pizza is a particularly salty good meal.
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Tev Lee
Best mix of daily pizza sold by the slice. Tip: I highly recommend the student deal!
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A Private User
Awesome pizza, super fresh. It gets crowded around dinnertime, so go early or late.
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Joel Victoria
funghi pizza is good
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Sean TaylorGOAT
Pizza should not be this expensive, 3.50 for a slice thats not even big is sad.
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A Private User
This place has the best pizza in Berkeley. Its even better than cheeseboard!
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Michael Tuchband
Really good pizza by the slice! Service was friendly and quick when I went.
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William Chan
Good pizza. Nothing particularly spectacular about the price. Ok prices.
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Benjamin Knight
A great example of how the West Coast just doesnt get NY-style pizza.
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Michael Blair
The pizza was delicious. Seriously one of the best I have ever eaten.
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Joe Smith
Nice pizza, nice staff and good prices. What more can you ask for?
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Chiahao Tsui
the pizza here are delicious. its best straight out of the oven!
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Gregg Williams
Im a Bronx Boy through and through! Gioia pizza takes me home!
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Zouaoui Zazou
Quick, simple and delicious! Customer service could improve
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A Private User
Thin crust, fresh seasonal ingredients, home made lemonade.
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Steve Hoeschele
Decent. No complaints except theres no vibe there at all.
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A Private User
Really yummy--good artisan pizza, but really expensive.
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Dae Woo Son
This might be the best pizza place in the bay area.
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Jack Pryne
Half a block away you know youre in for a treat!
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A Private User
I love all the staff at Gioias! Thanks guys.
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Christian Sonntag
Nice pizza slices with interesting flavours
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Dan Steif
Best NY style pizza Ive found in Berkeley
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A Private User
wow... you cant tell from the outside...
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A Private User
similar sentiments as cheeseboard pizza.
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Alex Kang
Best New York style pizza in the area!
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James Pretti
great pizza. some of the best around
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Lena Jdanova
Yummy! Every kind I tried so far
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A Private User
Best slice of NY pizza by far
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David Gonzalez
This place is a little gem
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Elliot Nahman
Best pizza in the bay
