Address:
1586 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94707
510-528-4692
Description: Classic Italian pizza, fresh and seasonal toppings
Gioia serves the only pizza I've encountered on the west coast that made me think of Di Fara's in Brooklyn. It really is that good.
The crust is thin, crisp/chewy, and has real flavor, you could eat this crust naked. Toppings are all excellent, I love the mushroom, but I've never had anything that wasn't great.
Prices are as high as the pizza is good, bring a fat wallet, but don't miss this place. Worth a detour, at least.
Ed G.'s keywords: pizza, pizzeria