Bobby G's Pizzeria

Totally honorable slice of straight up pizza, great selection of brews, Great staff, and a convenient location in the heart of downtown Berkeley. I'm normally not a pizza and beer kind of guy, but tonight I made an exception and I'm glad that I did. Their meat combo was cooked perfectly crispy just around the edges the meat was good, Beer was great, I ordered the propaganda ale. I would give this place 5 out of five stars except just so many screens playing so many basketball games made the place kind of noisy I had to shut it out to focus on the delicious pizza. But I highly recommend this place to anyone in the neighborhood who likes pizza.

Was looking for a nice place to watch the warriors game. This place had lots of space and for good reason. Their pizzas are super expensive and they don't serve alcohol (probably recently lost their license). We paid $40 for a 12" pizza. Reread that. 12" with a couple toppings was FORTY bucks. Ugh. Definitely not worth in the future. And no beers or drinks. Other than that, sure, whatever this is a normal pizza diner place.

Great pizza !! I got a slice of just pepperoni and it was crispy , cheese was perfect and no flop. They hook it up with the pepperoni! Also they play three different types of sports which is awesome cuz it’s hard to find a place that plays hockey The service was excellent and the vibe was chill. Shout out to the bartender wearing a suicidal tendencies hoodie. My favorite band ! Definitely coming back!

Great place for watching game. Loud. Food is ordered and brought to table. Wings were done right. Garlic bread was warm. Moist and cheese melted. Beer selections are good. Our order missed the pizza that was made to go and server was apologetic. Appreciate the customer friendly atritude. Pets are allowed that makes it a welcome place. Fast and casual. Recommend it.

This is the place! Price point, option to get a quick authentic Ny slice. So glad to have found this place after living hear for two years, paying $40+ at other pizza places. Friendly staff who take pride in their pizza.

"Old Dependable". Great thin crust pies. Super friendly staff. Awesome panini sandwiches. Music selection takes me back. I don't have an opinion on the beer. Easy downtown location. A Berkeley institution.

The pizza is delicious. Loved the freshness, the crust was the best. The restaurant was clean. The service was great!! Absolutely will be back again!! The owner was very professional and very helpful to us.( Run Deep) Thank you for all your help.

First time here. Came with my wife and kids and let me tell you...by far the best pizza we've had. Not even exaggerating. We'll be back for sure!

Who in their right minds wants a LOUD band playing outside? I dont like loud music next to me whilst dining. I dont like People whom serve me be rude. I am sure its a violation. if not of my Senses, Some code somewhere. This is an act to try to save ones buisness, an act of desperation, to keep it going. Im very sorry, but this is NOT THE WAY TO DO IT. Sensory Overload, Induces Autistic Meltdown, to whom is Autistic. Awful, Desperation to stay open. THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO DO BUISNESS!!!!

Bobby G's looks like a casual fun place to have a meal with friends and family. The menu is pretty basic Italian foods you would expect at a casual dining restaurant. It has tv's around to watch a game and enjoy your food. For me, the food was just ok. I did not really enjoy my food. I ordered the chicken Parmigiana, stuffed breadsticks, and the Ham & Gruyere Panini. The best out of the 3 was the panini. It had thick slices of ham and crisp bread. It was a little dry and could have used more of the garlic aioli. The Chicken Parmigiana looked great with a good sized cutlet but it just lacked in flavor. As for the breadsticks, it looked great but once again lacked in flavor. I love stuffed breadsticks or stuffed crust but this was just bad. It was too much bread versus stuffing and the cheese had no flavor. TBH, Pizza Hut's stuffed crust was far superior to what I ordered here. It also did not help that this was the last to be served to us despite it being a "starter." I asked about it after having been served the main dishes and although they said that it sometimes takes a while, I frankly think that they simply forgot. If the STARTER takes that long, first they should inform the customer upon ordering AND they should perhaps ask if they want their main courses first AND they should perhaps not list it as a STARTER. The staff were all very friendly but just lacking in service. No one checks on you nor provide refills on drinks. It was more self service in that I had to repeatedly go up to the bar for help. Overall, the food was barely ok and the non-existent service, I would not come back here.

Ambience is to be expected for a pub next to a music venue, lively and fun they were playing sports when my wife and I attended. The brews are great. I had the passion of the fruit super delicious. Excellent pour. However, the food was truly abysmal. My wife got the basil pesto gnocchi, and I got a simple chicken Alfredo. Both of our dishes were around $17/18after we added chicken. Which the chicken was your typical Sysco food systems pre-cut chicken that was terribly, terribly dry and unseasoned. The pasta was overcooked and Alfredo sauce tasted more like pasta water than Alfredo. Great staff, other patrons were wonderful, just truly terrible food. However, some of the pizzas looked good that others got around us, but unfortunately, we won't be able to try it on this visit.

Came for their wednesday night trivia with some friends and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was homey and friendly and the food and beverages were solid. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a laid back place to chill.

Ordered a large pizza was the definitely OVERPRICED . I ended up paying about 50$ for a large pizza. I will not be coming here again. It was nice to give it a try but there was nothing special about the pizza . I have gone to places that make their own mozzarella from scratch still the pizza is not as expensive. The big man who was serving us the food was full of spirit . He was outgoing and made us feel welcome . He's the only reason this place got an extra star.

The wings are to die for! I asked them for the best beer and they delivered. It was called "the house". Great experience, staff is very friendly as well. Live music was playing when I got there it felt like I was at music festival or something. I also ordered a pizza the dough reminds me of something I ate in Italy...something similar to Blaze pizza here. I didn't care for the Kalamata olives on my topping. but all else was excellent. Would definitely one back!

So sorry to prove this is belligerent, all day for sudden is a human crowd to get through the door. Intolerable racist serving, for one piece of pizza, especially (Do not have to serve to native Americans) My business partner "knows the owner" and this is not the first time he is allowed to modify his personal pizza. (small) Still disappointment in the team working on holidays or every Saturday and Sunday. Seems like there is a counterfeit chef who is supported unless value considered below expectation. Sometime google shows if there is expectancy.

Phenomenal pizza, thoughtful beer selection and wait for it....breakfast pizza! Check this place out. A good post Cal Soccer match hang out and the perfect place to watch a game.

---I've been coming here for more than ten years and it's even better than home! When you need to go there, they WANT to take you in! The regulars and staff make you feel plenty welcome, because you actually are. No waiting around for 10 minutes before someone notices you, and what sport or team you're into. ---Food is fantastic! though I'm partial to the veggie pizza and stuffed bread sticks. ---The recent new owners bring in a new sense of care for the business---painting, remodeling, repairing a plenty, and adding new beers and tap and non-alcoholic drinks (like the very-lightly-carbonated lemonade!) Wednesday night TRIVIA is always packed and features...wait for it! genuine trivia! researched by the hosts and built on a timely topic, not canned questions copped from an internet trivia site. Win the best-team-name competition and get a free pitcher of beer! Great music outside at least once a week. Very kid friendly. Hungry? What are you waiting for??? See you at Bobby G's soon! Right by Downtown Berkeley BART Station *****

Love this place such great food and new decor too! It has a really cute bar feel but modern! The pizza is amazing too i got the margarita one. Staff is friendly and makes you feel at home. 10/10

I have been going to Bobby G's for a few years now. Always a great place to chill, grab a beer and go watch a game. A great neighborhood place. Well things are changing at Bobby G's. My boyfriend and I were recently in there and the place is better than ever. They'be done some renovating but it's still neighborhood. It's like Cheers in Berkeley as a fellow patron said. The staff and owner are all wonderful and nice and accommodating. John at the bar is a friend of mine (see what I did there). Super great, nice guy. And then there is Mike. A great guy who always has a smile. And lastly. The food. It has greatly improved. The owner comped us a delicious melon salad that I am going to steal and make at home. She said that they were trying out new items. I hope that makes the menu. I'm a little hesitant in posting this review as it is a neighborhood place, however, I really hope they keep attracting new customers because they are doing great and deserve success. They also have trivia nights and live music. Check it out! Oh and great chicken wings and pizza. And the whole menu is really good and affordable!

We came here to watch a big football game and had an awesome time! We ordered a bbq chicken pizza and Caesar salad. The pizza crust was amazing, but we were really shocked that the pizza was made with red sauce as the base instead of bbq sauce. The Caesar salad dressing tasted like straight up anchovies. Wouldn't recommend ordering this one unless you like a strong fishy taste in your dressing!! Service was excellent and it was such an awesome place to watch the game. Thanks Bobby G's!

I called to order for pick up, 20 minutes later when I came, the order was not ready. I waited for another 30 minutes just for panini, ridiculous. It also did not come with salad as mentioned in the menu. When I asked the server, he just said that it did not come with salad anymore and the meat also so little. I had this panini back few years ago and it was delicious, lots of meat and the bread were pressed properly. I was told that the owner has changed, no wonder the quality so bad.

This is such a fun and lively place. I'm always drawn towards Bobby G's on the weekend because of the super fun atmosphere and jazz band that frequents right outside! My friend and I came here and found the service to be great as well. We ordered a margherita pizza which had great flavor and a perfectly crispy and chewy crust. We also got the garlic bread and marinara sauce to start, but I'd probably pass on this next time as the flavor is a bit underwhelming. Excited to go back and hopefully try some of their beers next time!

BOBBY G'S HAS THE BEST WINGS IN THE BAY AREA, ASK FOR THEM CRISPY!!!! there pizza is the BEST in downtown Berkeley, and there are at least 8 pizza places in a 2 sq. Block area, that are very hard to beat anywhere you go, seriously come check them ALL out. I just live aroumd the corner and have tried them all.......And dont EVEN get started on the Chicken Parm

First time at Bobby G's pizza last night the pizza was great & came out quickly! customer service was horrible guy on register was very rude about the sitting an seemed annoyed of taking our order. I repeated the order multiple times because he couldn't understand me for whatever reason. As soon as it hit 10pm they asked for our chairs and said they were closed locked up and made us wait outside while our friend was in the restroom. I Would definitely not be going back to pay 50$ for a pizza & get treated like that.

I haven't been in years which is somewhat surprising. I took out the fried margarita pizza last night with ranch dressing. I was extremely tired last night after driving in from LA. They made it with tomato sauce and no fresh sliced tomatoes. Although, I wasn't expecting that, it was still good. I don't know how they make the dough but it's somewhere between pizza bread and a deep fried wonton. Just wonderful. I needed comfort so I also had the house-made ranch dressing which I promptly dropped outside. They gave me a new one and it was probably one of the best things that happened to me yesterday. I know it was a small gesture but I wanted to cry. Good people, good service.

They don't want Asian people drinking here. Mexican short Bartender said I couldn't drink outside . All the white folks were outside enjoying life with beers wth!?

The service was great. It's a great ambiance, pizza/beer and game night vibes. The staff is really nice. The pizza was okay, nothing special. The salads are really good. Gnocchi was delicious. Wings, get buffalo wings, don't get the garlic parmesan, it's not what you would expect.

Sad to write this review. We had been excited to hear Bobby G's had a new owner, as we've been a number of times in the last couple years and always enjoyed the food / beer / etc, but thought the potential was there for so much more (updates to interior ambiance etc.) to be a neighborhood gem. The mildew smell when we went inside should have tipped us off, but we proceeded to order a couple fried pizzas (seriously, these are typically really good) and a Pliny and sat outside. The Pliny did not taste fresh or particularly cold and the pizza has gone downhill rapidly. Dough tasted stale, and the toppings were not good either. We ate about a slice each, left the rest on a trash can for someone who needed it, and got food at Masa down the street (that place is great btw). Lots to improve upon here, and there's a good base for it, but we won't be going back anytime soon unfortunately.

This place has the only authentic nyc type thin crust slightly greasy and plenty cheesy chewy pizza in the bay area! What I especially like about them is that they don't advertise themselves as nyc pizza unlike most others that claim to be but are a million light years away from being one! Make sure you order cheese pizza don't load up with other ingredients that spoil the real pizza taste! Love also the real wholesome service!

Bobby G's is a Berkeley legend. Came here numerous times over the years and never had a bad experience. Their pizza is on point, surely one of the best in the area, especially for those who like it NY Style. If that is not enough reason to visit Bobby G, there is always Pliny on tap and a hand-curated selection of other craft beers. Great place to watch the Warriors game too. Whoever said pizza and beer is a perfect pairing, was not lying. They probably went to Bobby G's before :)

Bobby Gs has been a staple at Cal and has a great selection of beer in addition to the delicious pizza. They are lucky enough to have Pliny the Younger when it comes out each year. Their pizzas are delicious and the owners take care in ensuring that you have a great experience. They're not a big chain and Randeep, the owner, strives to make sure every guest eats - and drinks - well. For instance, they are willing to open during off hours if you want to watch college football and can bring a crew with you. Please support this small business: I'd hate to see this place face any remote threat of getting replaced by a Round Table.

New and upgraded Bobby gs, great food, great environment and Saturday jazz nights are a treat. Definitely a step up from the last management.

Horrible service one of our pizzas was Cold and the guy who took our order was on the phone w/ someone else in his earbuds. So he would randomly stop and say something quietly but we all know you are on your phone dude

Would have gave this a zero star the owner and staff are very rude. Food was ok at best took forever.

Los mejores aranccinis la mejor pizza de pera y prosciutto Las mejores truffles fries y la mejor bolognese que he probado y disfrutando de mi equipo 49ers el menú es nuevo y la calidad mejoró con la nueva dueña creo que va para bien este restaurante

A great neighborhood place for good pizza and a very friendly staff. I'm new to Berkeley. Been working here for 20 years. But now live here. My first experience at Bobbie G's was awesome. When I go there now I feel like Norm on Cheers. Good place.

This was my first time coming to Bobby's. We were going to a show at the UC theater. Thinking this place would be packed unfortunately I can see why it wasn't right before a large show. You walk in and there is really no signage or direction in what you're supposed to do, where you're supposed to go? The menus are above you and that's great, but where is the cashier? Waiter? Etc? Can I sit at the bar? Are there reservations for tables? It was all unknown. We finally found a person and ordered at the bar. We were given a number and sat down. I went with two slices of cheese because I'm of the notion "you can't fuck that up right?" Wrong. Was not a fan. The crust tasted burnt on the underside of the pizza and the usually fluffy pizza handle we all love, was rock hard. The cheese was limited and honestly it came out so fast that I think they just have cheese on deck and then they throw whatever toppings on and reheat it. It wasn't great. I can't say that I'd come back here if there was another show. I get why the Thai restaurant next door had a wait over this place. Hoping for better next time!

came for live jazz music, stayed for the delicious pizza!! my housemate had a couple friends playing jazz outside bobby g's through one of cal's jazz clubs and we came to support their performance. while we were there, we also decided to grab a pizza to share:) when you enter, you have to take your order at the counter and the waiters will bring the food to you! we were able to secure a seat outside with little wait time on a saturday night and the vibes were ~immaculate~. -- -- -- pictured: " 18" signature margherita pie ($27) // this was so good!! the crust was thin and fluffy, and all the toppings were fresh and flavorful. the mozzarellawas stretchy and the basilwas such a classic combo. " garlic bread ($6) // with warm toasted focaccia bread topped with mozzarella and garlic, we were such a fan! the marinara sauce paired perfectly -- -- -- a super solid pizzeria that i'll definitely visit again!

I don't know why businesses play commercial radio. Music is a big part of the whole ambiance. Nobody wants to hear commercials blasting. Service was ok. They have a lot of beers to choose from.

New to opinion writing but felt strongly about my bad experience. Decided to go to the EB for something different. Popped into this place, cuz I like pizza.The guy that served me was really rude. I didn't catch his name, but I will never go back because of his meanness. The food wasn't very good and there wasn't really an atmosphere in the place. Overall, it was the service that would make me never go back. Who needs attitude?

We order pizza for take-out from Bobby G's and it never disappoints: cheesy, savory, tasty pizza with big slices. I enjoy driving downtown and popping in to pick it up -- it's always lively inside and outside with sports on TV and friends enjoying pizza and beer on Friday nights. Someday I'll meet friends and eat in -- either inside or in the parklet -- ideally when they have a live band jamming in the corner outside. For now, the kids demand that I bring the pizza home for a movie instead. If you like a lively pizza joint for a festive dinner and drinks, I recommend Bobby G's Pizzeria.

4/5 for food but minus a star because of service (made us wait 20 extra minutes in the rain because they forgot to tell the kitchen our order..). We recently went there and ordered an 18 inch Combo Pizza by the door on a rainy, cold day. I would have given this place 4 stars if the employee who took our order did not forget about us and hand our order to the kitchen! It took us 20 minutes standing outside under their outside patio roof (still was SO COLD btw) until we decided to ask about our order. Only then did we see another employee look at the register and then hand over a receipt to the kitchen! Then we got our pizza in 5 minutes...[unless ofc the pizza actually had to bake for 25 minutes ..which I do doubt] As for food... I wouldn't say the pizza toppings were amazing but I would say that I loved their pizza dough/crust! I would come next time for the crust alone but I would only order online now!

Beer is politely priced and served. A slice of cheese pizza has NO noticeable cheese but is flavorful. Nice environment

Feels like Friday- slice of pizza and Pliny the Younger on tap! Heard that Pliny the Younger was making a special Valentine's Day appearance and had to stop by to celebrate! Ordered their lunch special- two slices of cheese pizza and a 10 oz pour of Pliny. Large slices and reasonably priced. Great way to kick off the long weekend!

Like many others, we came here because the line at Imm Thai next door was too long. We ordered a few pan fried pizzas which were very underwhelming. The toppings were just tossed on instead of actually being melted into the cheese. Biting into the pizza resulted in the cheese and toppings sliding off. The consistency of the crust was almost like a thin crispy cracker. Maybe their NY style pizzas are better?

Not only is every single item of Bobby's menu delicious and thoughtfully made, they are truly a part of the community. The owner Randeep makes everyone feel at home, and goes the extra mile to know his regulars. He also staffs extremely kind people. You don't get this kind of service many places. Even when they were only doing to go, they accommodated to their guests as much as possible. Food and drink wise: they always have Pliny the Elder, either on draft of bottled. If you haven't had that ipa, get it next time. They have hands down the best wings I've ever had. This sounds weird but if you've read my reviews you know I love sauce. The ranch here will have you coming back. I crave it with things I cook at home. The blue cheese also hits different. The pizza is all delicious. Definitely tried their pan fried pizzas. My latest addiction is the caprese salad. The paninis are huge!!! If you're lucky Randeep might be cheffin it up and you'll get that extra love. They're always playing sports, hosting live music, or finding other ways to entertain. I'm grateful for Bobby G's and appreciate getting blessed by them on a weekly basis more than a Yelp review could ever express.

Ordered fettuccine Alfredo and the order came out very quickly! The proportions were sizeable and very delicious!

I went there last year to watch the basketball playoffs. The pizza was horrible and the service was practically nonexistent. This place is sandwiched between some of the best pizza places in Berkeley, namely, roses, and Lucia's. I will never go back to this place and encourage everybody who wants a good pizza to move on.

To the patrons of Bobby G's and to anyone that has not been to this horrible pizza place: these are some of the unscrupulous people that we dealt with when we dined here a few nights ago. First of all, the ingredients were the lowest possible quality that one can use to serve an overpriced pizza. Every single ingredient were canned based products. The dough and the cheese was atrocious, with no taste whatsoever. Please note, they overcharge you if you do not ask the price before you place the order. They have the audacity to charge these exorbitant prices when they are just a few blocks away from Cheeseboard (a million times better than Bobby G's), Chez Panisse, and Sliver, just to name a few that can compete so much better and are superior in ever aspect of a pizza pie. Please stay away from this phony establishment; they are worthless. I wish I could have given them zero stars.

I had to place a large order for an extremely chaotic student film crew. Gretchen was an absolute angel and extremely patient with me as I had to change the order a couple of times. I know I was being a huge pain in the butt but she didn't show an ounce of frustration. She was super nice and made me feel a lot better after a stressful day. Now I'm a Bobby G's stan for life!

5 stars for the ambiance and 3 stars for the food. My sister and I got a half a chopped salad, 12" Margherita pizza with sausage added, and a pitcher of Dry Apple Cider. The highlight of our food and drink order was probably the sausage they used. The crust had a nice crunch to it, although it was also a tad dry, which took away from the chew I usually like to have in pizza crusts. The tomato sauce they used reminded me of Totino's frozen pizza. The salad was fine and pretty straightforward. They used quite a bit of dressing. For bar food, it was fine, and maybe I would have enjoyed it more if we started eating later in the night. Finally, our pitcher of Dry Apple Cider was flat, as I overheard someone say that they had just run out of Dry Apple Cider after we placed our order. It made sense that the tap was out and that the cider that night was lacking. I'm assuming it isn't always like that. The service was good overall, which I always appreciate. The guys running the bar and food counter were polite and prompt. Now, this was a VERY fun place to watch a Warriors game, and I'm not even a big basketball fan these days. We were there for the 2022 Western conference finals, and the crowd was diverse and lively. The experience of just hanging out at this place was a great way to spend an evening. The food and drinks were secondary. I'd go back to check out a game or other event that they might be broadcasting here. I may give some of their other pizzas a shot just to see what else they have to offer.

Bad pizza and slow preparation...generous 2 stars cause servers were nice. I ordered a cheese slice and sausage slice, took about 10 minutes to be brought out despite being fairly empty. Not much visible love the way the ground-up sausage (a "premium ingredient"?!?) seems dumped on the slice (see picture). But it all comes down to taste...sorry to say not good. Picking up each slice was like picking up a piece of wood - no bend/flex of the dough at all, just stayed perfectly horizontal. I know not all pizza is droopy-NY Style, but no bend at all?!? Perhaps that's just the desired style but sure seemed very overdone....and flavorless. This was 2nd time and I recall the pizza wasn't great 1st time but wanted to give another chance...won't do it again though, better off at the sketchy McD's across the street.

Easily my favorite pizza I've had in the Bay since I moved here a year ago. I used to really love Rotten City pizza but I've gotten burnt pizzas the past few times going and it's just way too expensive too get a burnt pizza. Then my friend recommended Bobby G's as an alternative. I'm so glad I took him up on the suggestion! About similar in price to Rotten City, this place just won my heart. We got the Meat Lovers Pizza and the Triple Mushroom Pizza and both were incredible. The Triple Mushroom Pizza actually ended up the winner in our household- I think because of the goat cheese.

Solid pizza joint. Seen as the locals as one of the best. Always imitated never duplicated sort of deal. I'm watching the Red Sox's spank the Yankees. Paradise pizza slice: yes I'm team pineapple. Deal with it folks. Lol. And oh boy is it good. No seriously. Even if my choice of taste might not be yours, still check this place out. It's well known for a reason. I found my reasons. They also have small reading lights. Bring your fav book/mag or homework and grab a beer. Smart is always sexy.

Came in here after an A's game last month and we were starving! There was hardly anyone here and it was all around very quiet on a Sunday evening. The cashier was super friendly and definitely fit the Berkeley look (awesome colored hair, piercings, tattoos etc.) Stuffed cheesy bread (5 stars) - Holy crap this stuff is amazing! I mean, who doesn't enjoy a big glob of yummy cheese wrapped in delicious bread with really great ranch on the side?! And it was a really huge order I really didn't need to order pizza because the bread was filling enough, but I did and the pizza was also good. Pepperoni pizza (3 stars) - sauce wasn't my favorite and the crust was just ok, not worth the $20.00 I spent on it IMO. I think I'd enjoy a different topping than just the traditional pepperoni and cheese but my best friend is picky and that's who I was with lol, I'd come back to try their other more adventurous options for sure.

A great place to grab a drink and spectate the UC Berkeley scene! I first came here for one of my Alma mater's football viewing parties. I happened to be in the neighborhood and was pleasantly surprised when I remembered Bobby G's was around the corner, so I had to stop by! A welcome sight to see Michigan Maize N Blue patrons and the game on the big screens! Pleasant staff and a Big Blue victory made it a great time!

Pizza is terrible. Ordered takeout, pizza sauce tasted like pure tomatoes with sugar, cheese was rubbery. Not good