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Best Pizza in Oakland
The most essential pies in Oakland, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and Artisan leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 10
List last updated August 2026
#1 in Oakland
Pizzaiolo
Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.4
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Oakland pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Oakland?
Our editorial team currently ranks Pizzaiolo as the best pizza in Oakland, California. Charlie Hallowell's landmark wood-fired pizzeria — locally-sourced toppings and a blistered crust. A neapolitan-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Oakland today.
What style of pizza is Oakland known for?
Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Oakland pizzerias (5 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is Pizzaiolo.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Oakland?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Oakland, California, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Oakland?
Every Oakland pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.