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Gioia Pizzeria

1586 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: (510) 528-4692

Message from Gioia Pizzeria

Gioia Pizzeria

New York style pizza in the heart of Berkeley

  • New York style pizza
  • Freshest ingredients
  • Affordable slices in Berkeley

Creating a scrumptious pizza requires a delicate balance of ingredients and flavors at the perfect temperature. At Gioia's we have refined our recipe and technique for New York style pizza combined with the freshest of ingredients, making a pie that is simply delicious. You are sure to find our pies authentic, fresh and tasty. Come by for a slice!

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Editorial Review for Gioia Pizzeria – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
This hole-in-the-wall shop, decorated with pictures of old NYC pizzerias, is a popular destination for both college kids and lunchtime work crowds. The West Coast-style organic-flour crust is rolled ultra thin and slightly charred on the sides and bottom. The mozzarella cheese barely covers the bubbling hot paste made from ripe plum tomatoes. The toppings range from Brooklyn basics, like pepperoni, to exotic Cali cuisine like the arugula, pesto and prosciutto pie.

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User Reviews for Gioia Pizzeria

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/31/2007 Posted by kmbcb

Made by a New Yorker, favorably reviewed by New Yorkers, great Brooklyn style (the best) pizza, better than much of the pizza I've had in Manhattan...kwitchyerbitchin' and eatchyer slice.

Pros: Cheaper than a flight to New York.

Cons: Closed on Mondays

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/25/2007 Posted by chickenbone

The pizza here is very tasty. However, I feel like the place is a bit "pizza nazi"-ish. They only have a few selections and you aren't allowed to substitute or do a half/half pizza. They give you a time slot to pick up your pizza, take it or leave. When I was in the store, some walk ins were told that the limited slices at the counter were all they had and that was it. (it was only 6:30) I asked if they had any take out menus and was given a flat "no". (I was going to give them to my friends because the pizza is good but I guess that won't happen now.) Also, the pizza is a bit pricey. I think they need to balance the need to run their business their way with good customer service and building the customer base.

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Editor's Review

Gourmet toppings and thin crusts will please both adventuresome California pizza aficionados and NY slice fans.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Cuisines

  • Pizza

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Amenities

  • Cheap Eats
  • Carry Out
  • Date Spot
  • Lunch Spot
  • Kid Friendly

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