Gioia Pizzeria

This is one of my family's favorite pizza spots in the Bay Area and I couldn't agree more! There's always a line whenever I go with plenty of people buying their delicious slices.My personal favorites are the Fungi and Julian but honestly you really can't go wrong with any of their pies. The crust has a nice crisp texture and the flavors are so unique that you can't really have anywhere else. Highly recommend to those in Berkeley or SF!!

The crust was amazing. Best in the bay imo. Could have been cooked a little longer for my taste. I didnt particularly like the cheese blend either. Sausage was good paired well with pickled jalapeños.Sauce was the most lacking. I prefer a sweet or spicy sauce. The sauce was very bland. Slices might be better

Crust is super light and crispy. The Salsiccia has got a little kick to it because of the jalapeños which is nice with the meaty sausage chunks on it. The Red Gypsy was well balanced with the chunks of ricotta and salty olives. Like creamy and salty sort of on top of a beautiful crust. Red Gypsy isn't on the menu it seems, but it was in the glass case when I went so base your selection on what's available that day.Inside, there's about a 3 x 3 area to stand, look at the pizza selection, and order. It's very small, but there's so many pizzas in the back. You can get your slices hot or cold. You pick up the pizza in the little window connected to the sidewalk. There isn't really any seating there.Service is fast and friendly, not many words were exchanged. Parking is just street. Overall, I enjoyed my pizza and am excited to try the other flavors.

One again proving that the best pizza places in Berkeley come from the smallest spots. I absolutely loved the pizza I ordered for takeout and chowed down with some friends. Highly recommend for anyone missing New York pizza. It's not too oily and they actually have good tomato sauce unlike most other CA pizza places. I'll definitely be returning.

Very nice neighborhood with a friendly welcoming vibe. Gioia is a very small shop. They sell pizza by the slice. There's no in-door dining. On the sidewalk is a small bench under tree-covered comfortable shade. I ordered a slice of Julian -- chosen because it was one of two options that had sausage. The pizza was absolutely delicious and super flavorful. I shall return to try other flavors.Tip: add take-out clam chowder to your meal from Monterey Fish Market next door. They are delicious.

My friend is a lifelong (70 years +) Berkeley resident & foodie, and he chooses to come here! I had a funghi (mushroom) slice and a spinach & garlic slice. Took less than two minutes to order & get them heated up. Both were tasty though spinach & garlic is still my favorite!

FAVE PIZZA SPOT in Berkeley. I've tried the pepperoni, julian, and funghi. You can't go wrong with any of the options here. Crispy, hot, and fresh. There is some limited outdoor seating, but this is mainly a takeout kinda spot. I always just stand outside and gobble down my slice.

The worst pizza I've ever had. It's so salty. The cheese is salty and the fish was so fishy and salty. The only thing that was good was the crust. Do not recommend!Price $5 for the anchovies pizza!

I've been enjoying this pizza since I moved to Berkeley 15 years ago. It is my go to!

I ordered the margarita pizza for my cousins who were visiting from LA. They said it was the best margarita pizza they have ever had. The pizza here has always been the most delicious and still is. We also love their special and fresh salads and they do have the best cannolis in the Bay Area.