Pizzaiolo – Italian
Sunlight streams into this bustling neighborhood gathering spot, where the comforting scent of golden biscuits and simmering grains sets a soulful tone for the morning. The kitchen transforms humble ingredients into rustic masterpieces, serving up everything from honey-drizzled biscuits and savory, greens-packed bowls to hearty amaranth porridges that nourish the spirit. It is an inviting haven where the simple joy of a perfectly crafted breakfast sandwich or a vibrant frittata encourages guests to slow down and savor the start of the day.
5008 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland 94609 https://pizzaiolooakland.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pizzaiolo
Dairy-Free at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Soft Cooked Farm Egg, Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven and Tonnato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Soft Cooked Farm Egg, Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven and Tonnato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pink Lady Apples Salad, Farro Bowl and Big Paul’s Cheesy Egg Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Second Chakra Granola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mandarins + Medjool Dates and Wood Oven Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 29 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pink Lady Apples Salad, Big Paul’s Cheesy Egg Toast and Second Chakra Granola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pizzaiolo
Pizzaiolo in Oakland has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Second Chakra Granola, Ginger Cake and Tonnato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pizzaiolo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken | 90.8 g | 39.4 g |
| Rigatoni with Braised Chicken + Pork Ragù | 4.2 g | 35.9 g |
| Wild Arugula + Prosciutto Pizza | 9.9 g | 34.3 g |
| Mafaldine Cacio é Pepe | 31.7 g | 31.6 g |
| Meatballs Pizza | 22.9 g | 30.6 g |
| Winter Chicory Caesar | 2.8 g | 26.2 g |
| Second Chakra Granola | 8.4 g | 24.6 g |
| The Whole Kit + Caboodle | 45.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Tonnato | 16.8 g | 22.4 g |
| Chanterelles Pizza | 0 g | 19.2 g |
| Buttered Toast | 94 g | 18.3 g |
| Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven | 12.6 g | 18.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its traditional pizza and Italian staples, diners find the portions at Pizzaiolo to be adequate for a satisfying family dinner. Guests appreciate the straightforward, casual atmosphere that makes for a comfortable and approachable dining experience.
Menu
Breakfast
- Buttered Toast - $4: buttered toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Paul’s Cheesy Egg Toast - $16: white cheddar, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $10: Acme Pan de Mie, housemade sausage, fried egg, cheddar cheese, arugula, Calabrian chili aioli Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Second Chakra Granola - $12: Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 7-Grain Amaranth Porridge - $12: butter, pepitas, maple syrup, seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beans + Greens - $16: farm egg, braised greens, grana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits with Honey Butter - $10: honey butter, seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits with Sausage Gravy - $16: farm egg, sausage gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kitchen Sink Frittata - $14: salad, crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Farro Bowl - $16: marinated beets, Kimchi, avocado, farm egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Persian Breakfast - $15: housemade focaccia, labneh, feta, herb salad, cucumbers, za’atar, fig jam, pickled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven - $19: ceci ragù, pancetta, broccoli rabe, farm egg Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Whole Kit + Caboodle - $18: soft cooked farm egg, braised greens, prosciutto San Daniele, toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Antipasti
- Beef Tartare - $24: fried sun chokes, fish sauce, aïoli, wood oven toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup - $14: pomegranate, minted yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula, Frisée + Cresta di Gallo - $21: shaved fennel, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Chicory Caesar - $22: croutons, grana Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pink Lady Apples Salad - $22: treviso, celery, toasted almonds, meyer lemon vinaigrette, aged pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Citrus - $22: Bellwether Farms ricotta, black olives, red onion, pistachio oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonnato - $22: cauliflower, marinated beets, new potato, farm egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Sesame Focaccia - $26: burrata, prosciutto San Daniele Available at: dinner, lunch
Primi
- Mafaldine Cacio é Pepe - $28: celery root, sunchokes, toasted breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni with Braised Chicken + Pork Ragù - $34: fried herbs, Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
Secondi
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - $36: gigante bean ragù, Happy Boy carrots, salsa macha, yogurt Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizze
- Marinara Pizza - $18: tomato sauce, garlic, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $24: tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rapini + Housemade Sausage Pizza - $28: rapini, housemade sausage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Potato Pizza - $28: green olives, fontina, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delicata Squash Pizza - $28: charmoula, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni + Spicy Honey Pizza - $29: tomato sauce, pepperoni, jalapeño, spicy honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs Pizza - $29: tomato sauce, hot pepper, panna Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Arugula + Prosciutto Pizza - $30: wild arugula, prosciutto San Daniele, grana Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chanterelles Pizza - $32: fontina, gremolata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Wood Oven Broccolini - $14: Calabrian chili, garlic, lemon, toasted breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Seasonal Jam - $2 Dietary tags: Halal
- Add Side of Milk - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Add Soft Cooked Farm Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Pizza Topping: Meat/Fish - $5: housemade sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto, or anchovies
- Pizza Topping: Veg/Egg - $3: arugula, farm egg, black olives, or calabrian peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Desserts
- Mandarins + Medjool Dates - $15: Churchill Kishu mandarins, Medjool dates Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Cake - $15: vanilla cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Dark Chocolate Budino - $15: graham cracker crumbs, vanilla cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricotta Donuts - $15: salted caramel, pistachio gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mascarpone Gelato + Blueberry Sorbet Creamsicle - $12: Seka Hills olive oil, Maldon salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato - $8: espresso, gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nocino Affogato - $15: nocino liqueur, espresso, gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Pizzaiolo
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Pizzaiolo accommodates diverse diets with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian options like wood oven broccolini, Ceci Ragù, and various pizzas.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include Pink Lady Apples Salad (low-carb, gluten-free), Wood Oven Broccolini (vegan), and Meat/Fish toppings (keto, low-carb, gluten-free).
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Meat and fish pizza toppings satisfy multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and sugar-free options.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Pizzaiolo offers a straightforward, casual atmosphere that provides a comfortable and approachable dining experience for families and neighborhood gatherings.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Pizzaiolo has an official website at https://pizzaiolooakland.com/ which provides information about the restaurant and its Italian menu.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating and casual atmosphere, this spot is better suited for approachable family dinners than special occasions.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners appreciate the traditional pizza and Italian staples, finding the portions adequate for family dinners within a casual, approachable atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Pizzaiolo is suitable for families, offering a casual atmosphere and satisfying portions of traditional pizza and Italian staples for dinner.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Pizzaiolo.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Pizzaiolo is a moderately priced Italian restaurant rated 3.0/5, noted for its traditional pizza, family-sized portions, and casual atmosphere.
- Is Pizzaiolo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pizzaiolo has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Soft Cooked Farm Egg, Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven and Tonnato.
- What can I eat at Pizzaiolo on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Soft Cooked Farm Egg, Ceci Ragù from the Wood Oven and Tonnato carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pizzaiolo have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mandarins + Medjool Dates and Wood Oven Broccolini.
- Is Pizzaiolo gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pizzaiolo?
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken, at roughly 39.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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