Gio's Pizza and Bocce

Italian restaurant · Downtown

Gio's Pizza and Bocce

Italian restaurant · Downtown

2420 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

Highlights

Lively Italian eats, pizza, cocktails & indoor bocce fun

2420 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Get directions

$$ · Menu

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The Best Private Dining Rooms in the East Bay - Eater SF

"Gio’s is a hip Italian restaurant and amaro-focused bar — yes, with an indoor bocce court — in the former Giovanni’s space. A fire burned down most of that historic restaurant, but the new owners kept the entire back dining room intact, which now serves as an old-school, wood-paneled private room, seating about 28 guests." - Janelle Bitker

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Nir Maoz

Google

Absolutely wonderful. Great vibe and great food. I also surprisingly enjoyed the stuffed peppers. The pizza/crust was delicious. We went on a weekday, so the place wasn't too busy and service was very fast. The one downside worth noting is that there was no bread :/

MAX P

Google

Fun. Sleek..Modern. In downtown Berkeley. Only negative is the slow service and disorganized service

Serena Chiu

Google

Great atmosphere but the food was just ok. We had a margaritas pizza. It is crispy but the taste is very average. The best thing I ordered is the homemade ginger soda. I can actually taste the ginger!! The price of the food i would sad was a bit expensive for its value. However, it was a great place for a large group gathering.

Lio Jung

Google

Nice, clean, open restaurant with high ceilings that's great for groups, kids, and sports fans (has at least 6 huge screens tuned into the 2018 World Series). There's a bocce ball court that was not crowded when we ate & played at 6 on a Sat. Good selection of cocktails, wine, & beer. Food is good to above average with some vegetarian options. Service was good and fast.

Cyrus Nazarian

Google

The cocktails are excellent, the food is delicious, service is pretty good, bocce is fun, and having DJs is a plus! I always have a great time when I visit. Brooke is a skilled, friendly bartender who makes you feel welcome. Looking forward to venturing beyond the pizzas, which are so freaking good!

Teresa Sumiyoshi

Google

Great food, particularly the cucumber salad, linguine with clams and pizza. Specialty drinks are interesting - particularly liked the Palazzo - and bartender is great. Love the mural behind the bar, and the big open windows to the street. Great for just hanging out with friends.

Antoine Carriere

Google

Great food, great people. The manager took the time to tell me about the place. They redid the place last year. It has been the same family operating this restaurant since the 1960's though. Before, it used to be a car repair shop in the 30's.

Tony Martin

Google

My coworker and I went in for drinks after work. Even though Brian was extremely busy, he took the time to answer all of our questions regarding the food and drink while providing amazing service. The service was top notch, the service was exemplary and the ambiance was stellar.