"Rockridge has never lacked for Italian restaurants, so when A16 — with its original outpost in the Marina — announced plans to open here in 2013, many wondered if the neighborhood really needed another. But it’s been a welcome addition to College Avenue, with its rustic-yet-industrial environment, complete with brick walls, a crisp-white marble bar, and wood-fired oven open to the dining room, churning out pizza after pizza. Named after the highway that runs through the Campania region of Italy, which also inspires the cuisine, A16 is known for its fresh pasta, house-cured meats, and those Neapolitan pizzas — served with scissors for you to slice — as well as their extensive wine list." - Clara Hogan