Pizzalina

We planned to try Pizzalina after hiking to the Mt. Diablo summit. Coming in with big appetites and a craving for pizza, Pizzalina did not disappoint! We decided to try an original pie and a "squared" pizza, to try out both styles. We got the original pie, with grana padano and pecorino romano cheese, aged mozzarella, garlic oil, fresh basil and Sicilian oregano; and the forest "squared" pie with roasted mushrooms, sauteed spinach, garlic cream, and shaved red onion. The original pie came out first and looked absolutely beautiful, topped with basil and pecorino romano cheese. The tomato sauce had a wonderful, vibrant and fresh flavor and the undercarriage was cooked super well so that the pizza had zero sag and was incredibly crunchy and crispy. The forest squared pie was also quite nice! I have had Detroit style and other square pie styles, but nothing quite like the Sicilian-inspired square pizza served here, which almost seemed to be cooked on a focaccia bread. Although this pizza looked bigger and larger than the round style pie, it was incredibly light and crispy, and the veggie toppings on the pizza really shined. Both of these pizzas were phenomenal and paired with each other nicely. Unfortunately, I live in San Francisco, so I'm not sure the next time I'll be back but would definitely come here again the next time I am in Walnut Creek!

My husband and I come here often and every single time the Detroit pizza and mozzarella sticks are AMAZING! We’ve never had bad service, the atmospheres is lively, and again it’s seriously delicious every single time. It’s our favorite place to get Detroit style pizza! We’re so shocked reading some of the negative reviews.

Every place has a pizza, but not every pizza is good. Pizzalina has delicious pizza! So many different styles of crust and toppings made it hard to choose. This is how 5 people ended up with 4 large pizzas! We definitely had leftovers, despite our best efforts to stuff ourselves. I really appreciate the presentation and the flavor combos. The pepperoni was a classic! The No Ka Oi was a flavor explosion. I love that it's on a serving platter that allows the bottom to remain crispy and not soggy. Bonus points for this! The atmosphere got a slightly worse rating because we called ahead for a reservation of a particular table and was told it was ours, and instead they put us at a 4 person table, and there were 5 of us. I didn't lower service because our server was a rock star, checking on us, and keeping the drinks flowing. We do have some other pizzas on our must try next time list!

Short review: great square "all in" pizza & wings. Nice vibe. Attentive staff. Stopped in on a Saturday around noon and glad we did. Great food and liked the design of the restaurant. Snagged six nice meaty, crispy garlic + parmesan chicken wings with some Calabrian chili aioli to go with a pint of hazy ipa (nice selection of beers on tap). Very good on the flavoring (didn't skimp on the garlic and the aoili they should bottle and sell) though the chicken was a bit oily - but heck that's why they invented cloth napkins. The square pizza "All-In" is top notch! This "beast" (I say beast because it had enough meat on it that you start to question if the chef hit something with their car and went "all-in") is packing soppressata salami, bianco di napoli tomato sauce, burrata cheese, prosciutto di parma, and wild arugula. Fantastic seasoning & flavors and loved the texture and crunch of the thick crust. Will be back for sure!

Family atmosphere, outstanding service and delicious food. The Caesarlina and Chopped salads were fresh and crunchy. We also had the Fettuccine and Lamb Ragu Pasta which was flavorful and the peas were a great pop! The Bulgogi Pizza was an explosion of amazing balance of spicy and sweet flavors…so delicious! A table of 3 shared everything and still had pizza to bring home!

Pizzalina offers a nice, modern atmosphere and has a pleasant, attentive staff. The pizza, however, was a bit over-salted, which led us to return it. Despite this issue, the restaurant's overall design and service make it a decent spot, though there’s room for improvement in their pizza seasoning.

This was a takeout order. So glad there's a new pizza place in town. The Sicilian pizza was superb. The crust was crispy on the bottom and super flavorful. Meatballs were a good size and really well seasoned. Very clean inside the restaurant. The squash pizza could use something a little salty to balance the sweetness but still tasty.

We live around the corner - tell me how have we been sleeping on this place?! Incredible service. Everyone greets you with a smile, they have recommendations if you don’t know what to order, and staff seem to really enjoy each other while working at Pizzalina. Javier was managing the bar, washing dishes, taking orders, and filling our glasses with a smile. What a gem. Highly recommend having a seat at the bar and ordering whatever the specials are. Happy to have found a new spot in Walnut Creek. Don’t skip on this place! Also as a New Yorker who has been spoiled with pizza - Pizzalina is probably one of my top 3 pizzas in the east bay.

Delicious food Friendly staff Great service The Bulgogi Pizza was so good! Not to spicy The Brussel sprouts were cooked just right and the sauce was tangy and sweet S'mores soft serve was smooth Great wine & beer selection! Staff were all friendly and Ryan was very welcoming & informative on food recommendations. Will come again

Best pizza in the Bay Area hands down. Pizza snob from NJ and this place really impressed me. The pizza is perfectly crispy but not overcooked. The sauce has a great balance of fresh tomato, sweet and spicy. Our #1 favorite is the original pie but the special of the month with sausage, pesto, and secret spices was really good - hopefully they add it to the permanent menu! The servers and hostesses have always been friendly. The ambiance is nice and casual - but kind of a mix of people dressed up and super casual.

Minus 1 Filthy counter Raw uncooked wing Soggy take our pizza No one in the place except 1 guy begging a waiter to clean filthy bar We tried to get 2 wines and wings but he said no half price wings until the game We left Chairs are like prisoners chairs Disgraceful Painful chairs Zero customer service Raw chicken I want a refund This place is a disaster and disgrace to Walnut Creek So sad

Updated Review: We still order every other week sometimes. The pizza is delicious and I always get the BYO large pepperoni (18 inch). I also order the spaghetti, the meatballs are the tastiest meatballs I have ever had. It makes this dish. The short rib ravioli is my go to but it is not a staple on the menu so if you see it get it, you won't regret it. Please add this the menu permanently if you see this review!!! Again, one of our go to places in our weekly rotation. Easy online ordering and ready for pick up in 20 minutes. What more can you ask for?

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy, but we were able to call and reserve a table for four at 6pm without issue. Plus there was a view of one of the two TVs at the bar, which made for happy kids. Lots of space inside, and great parking too. We got the purple potato pizza, and the bulgogi one as well. The potato pizza was out of this world! The bulgogi pizza--was thinking it would have more of a bulgogi flavor but it had so much red sauce (either gochuchang or sriracha) that it killed the flavor. The description of the bulgogi pizza didn't really mention that sauce either...we also had the fettuccini with lamb ragu and it was really tasty. Would definitely do the potato pizza and pasta dish again. There was a kids menu too with reasonably priced pizzas and pastas for them. Kids were able to get Shirley temples too which they loved. Will def be back!

Pizzalina offers a nice, modern atmosphere and has a pleasant, attentive staff. The pizza, however, was a bit over-salted, which led us to return the first order. Despite this issue, the restaurant's overall design and service make it a decent spot, though there's room for improvement in their pizza seasoning.

Posting the only photos I have that are from my husband. We have been supporting this fine establishment since they opened and have loved every visit. We love to eat here and bring family or friends. It's got incredible pizzas- circle or square, great service, and tvs in case you don't want to miss any sporting events. The beer selection is sophisticated and if you aren't enjoying a libation, try their Shirley temple. My absolute favorite is the minestra soup. I've also enjoyed the chopped salad, and the wings are a family favorite. The original pie is a must, as is gios special, the CBR and the Columbus. There is something for everyone, and if you don't get too full- try the soft serve!! This place is close to home and a total favorite. You won't be disappointed or leave hungry. Hospitality 10/10.

This is my new favorite pizza place in the Bay Area, perhaps tied with Slice House. I'm a native New Yorker, so I have somewhat (picky) high standards for pizza. The Classic Pizza is where it's at. We also tried the squared, Sicilian-inspired pizza but prefer the classic round pie here. Fell in love with the crust after the first bite, red sauce was perfect. Highly recommend the Mountain and Original Pie. There are two dining rooms and it's easy to make a reservation. Usually easy to get parking. Service is always good here.

If you want high quality pizza, come here! Toppings and crust were amazing, made with fresh ingredients. We ordered two medium takeout pizzas and a Caesar salad and we're happy with both. Hit the spot. Yummy Service was good. Ambiance is casual, clean, modern, has a nice bar area and an open kitchen concept

Hands down my FAVORITE pizza joint on the way to the Bay! We always stop there and eat when in Walnut Creek! Fantastic pizza and the wedge salad is dynamite!! They even have Arnold palmers for our kids!

I like their pizza - very good but we get it to go because it is very loud. I don't like the dining area

Loved the Bulgogi Pizza, an explosion of spicy and sweet flavors. The Fettuccini and Lamb Ragu Pasta was delicious and flavorful, loved the pop of the peas! We also enjoyed the Chopped Salad and the Caesarlina Salad. We were a table of 3 and shared all and still went home with leftover pizza! Great atmosphere and outstanding service!

This restaurant is back in the corner of a strip mall near Artie's Bar. I came here with a group and we had made a reservation, thank goodness as it was pretty busy for a Sunday night! Pizza was great, medium was the perfect size for two. I also shared a tasting flight that had some delicious local beers. I think a salad to start would have been good, and I totally forgot about dessert and the server didn't ask. Service could have been better.

Came here on a Saturday evening for dinner. No wait to be seated and dishes came out pretty fast. They have both outdoor and indoor seating as well. It is located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. We got the half moon bay brussel sprouts as an appetizer - you can taste the citrus and pepper in it and it was lightly fried with some crispiness. For pizza to share, a medium size was plenty for 2. It is about 6 wide slices. We got the funghi - baby bella mushrooms, spinach, truffle oil, garlic confit, and verrry thick cheese! Dough was very light and fluffy too which went well with the thick cheese. Would have liked to see more seasonal or unique toppings but overall, would come back again to try their detroit style pizzas!

The location is tucked away in a corner of a strip mall that was slightly tricky to find. Plenty of free parking on a nice Saturday afternoon. We arrived around 2:00pm and were seated right away. We must have missed the lunch rush. Our server was very attentive. I think since it wasn't too busy. At times it felt a little too much, but he was lovely. We ordered the smoked mozzarella sticks ($12), medium Bulgogi pizza ($20), medium Salciccia ($24), Forest Squared ($34) and ended with soft serve ($8). The pizzas were hearty sizes for four adults with plenty of leftovers. The Bulgogi was was yummy, but didn't really taste like actual Bulgogi. It was drizzled with sriracha but wasn't listed in the description. So if you can't take spice, this might not be for you. The Salciccia was well balanced. The sauce wasn't too tart. Both had great crusts. Everyone's favorite was the Forest. The crust was absolutely delicious. It was crusty, yet soft and airy. Would definitely come back just for this pizza. Very limited dessert options for those who want to and on a sweet note. Overall, a great experience. They didn't rush us out after we spent a good amount of time just chatting after we finished eating. The staff were great.

Was craving pizza and tired of the same places we always order from. Decided to take a chance on Pizzalina. It's a little pricy, but super good! We were pleasantly surprised, will definitely order again!

Overall not worth it, not going back. It was fine. Mozzarella sticks with ranch were good. Ranch is super garlicky, I don't think o could take a whole salad's worth, but it's great dipping sauce. Their tomato sauces SUCK. With the ravioli, with the spaghetti, with the meatballs... the tomato sauces SUCK. I dumped the garlicky ranch over my ravioli to give it any type of flavor. To charge over $20 for nothing but a pasta plate is ridiculous. No soup, no salad, not even bread. Nothing worse for dinner than restaurant that wrongly thinks too highly of itself.

This restaurant is in the Countrywood Center taking over the space of the beloved Sorrentos. It better be good i thought. ;) What i found was a completely reimagined space which would be as comfortable in the City as in is in the Creek. Nicely thought out design with a couple of dining areas to break down the space which is nice because it controls noise. Service. Keeping in mind that they are just in the first weeks, they did a nice job and will improve. Here is all you need to know. As i left, the manager locked eyes and said, "How did we do" So, as the weeks progress, it's going to be great Now, the food. At this writing, not a lot of reviews written and i could not discern what favorites are. I read one guy credentialing himself with east coast bias, tagging this as "cali pizza", stating he requested the pizza to be overcooked , and torpedoing the pie. Another, ordering a pepperoni pizza off menu and stating that it was not imaginative. Jackasses.... If you want to see what to order, look at the menu Here is what i know so far The large pies are big. 18 inches. our table of 6 could not finish 2. The Tavern Style pizza stands out. Thin, perfect amount of stuff. Perfectly executed The Marin, the favorite of the Marin location, is unique. No sauce. potatoes, bacon. This was good to me but not as good as the Tavern. This pie is a bit thicker. More of a Cali NY hybrid. Brussel Sprouts are good. They are lighter and brighter that the ubiquitous roasted sprouts elsewhere with lemon and mint notes Salads are very good. Order ON the menu. Come with an open mind. This place will only get better as it burns in a bit.

Pizzalina has been my go-to place in Walnut Creek since the day they opened. Judging on how busy they are (especially with families), I assume that lots of other people do, too. Their service is fantastic. I'm partial to their pizza, wings, and bountiful salads. I've never had a bad meal there!

First time trying this place in our search for good pizza and were amazed at the food. We tried a 12" pizza and a pizza square (assuming these would be persona pizza size) and couldn't believe the amount of food. Let me say, this is absolutely the best pizza I've ever had in the East Bay! The crust on the square pizza was buttery and airy and topped perfectly with the assortment of toppings. The 12" round had thin crust, perfectly cooked and again topped with tasty toppings of our choice. I am not normally a "leftover pizza" eater, but today I rewarmed a piece of the square, and hubby had a piece of each, and we were both as pleased as we were last night eating it fresh. We also ordered a pizza chop salad that we didn't touch last night, but will be a side for tonights dinner. For appetizers, we had meatballs and chicken wings. The wings were fantastic, not buffalo or "hot" but instead with calabrian chili aioli, shishito peppers and parmesan. We loved them! Definitely will be part of our routine, and I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Great pizza. Flavor and texture. All spot on. Great ingredients. Professional kitchen and staff. You see a lot of stainless steel upon entering. This is the real deal.

Good pizza, large slices! Always busy, fast takeout as well. I would recommend for sure

Dishes ordered: Mozzarella Sticks, Shrimp & Polenta special, Margherita Pizza, Ice Cream Dessert The food was just okay, not really going back for. The mozzarella sticks were greasy and didn't have the advertised flavor. I boxed them up to see if they could be doctored at home. The pizza was not as good as Doppio Zero if you're looking for a comparison. The server ignored us most of the time. He did not refill our water glasses and did not give us a water pitcher like the other tables. The dessert was very strange. It was soft serve ice cream swimming in orange soda with a snickerdoodle cookie crumbled on top. The bill with tip came out to $98, and it really didn't feel like it was worth the expense. Skip.

square pizzas are better than round ‍ @eatpizzalina we've been anticipating to try @eatpizzalina and finally got around to it! it was some of the best pizza i've had and i think that stems from their elastic dough. the dough is so stretchy and baked beautifully into a crispy crust (perfect to dip in ranch or marinara sauce). The cheese was also super fresh and complimented the tangy tomato sauce. if you know me, you know i LOVE cup pepperonis and basil! my bf wanted to add sausage and hot honey and tbh that was a great idea. there's so many more things i want to try from @eatpizzalina like their meatballs and pastas... i guess i'll just have to come back what we ordered: square pizza with pepperoni, sausage, basil, hot honey caesar salad iced tea sprite

We tried this restaurant on Friday we got there was very busy and we decided to place an order to go. Our server gave us some recommendations. That were absolutely amazing. Thank you, Genna for amazing service.Definitely going back very soon.

We came on a bustling Friday night with two kids (sorry!) it was such a family friendly environment but also such a cute date night place. The wine prices were so reasonable nothing overly fancy but perfect if you're pretending you're European for the night. They took such good quick care of us. We ordered the Chicken wings - good, almost like if calamari and wings had a baby Spaghetti and meatballs - meatballs were delish! And the kids scarfed the spaghetti Classic Columbus - had to do it and the honey took it over the top!

Ordered a pan (Square)pizza online and it was quick to complete. The crust is a good thickness with a crunchy outside and chewy inside. All the ingredients have a premium feel to it and there is a healthy dose of Burrata cheese on top. Now we'll have to try the thin crust.

Great place to grab a beer and watch the game. The staff is , inviting, helpful and attentive.The dining area is modern and clean. They even have nice clean bathrooms.

We had the regular and Sicilian pizza, Brussels sprouts, and salads on Christmas Eve. All of our food arrived quickly and tasted great. A good selection of beers are available. We'll be back

As of now, I can't recommend. Wings were super greasy, lacking flavor. Saving grace is that they were piping hot. Pizza took a solid 40 mins. We ordered a Sicilian with pep, they sent a different pizza but we couldn't afford to wait for another. Caesar was way over-dressed and TINY for a $14 salad. Will not be coming back.

Made a reservation on a Fri night. We sat about 10 mins after the time as the prior group at our table drug their feet and didn't leave. Had a beer while we waited! Marin Pizza... rich potatoes, crispy crust. Good flavors. Thin crust but not to NJ standards. Enjoyable. CBR.....rich and full of flavors, smooth and super enjoyable. Great soft fluffy crust. Good beer selection, margaritas are decent but not potent. We will be returning!

I had seen this on the Food Blog website Beyond the Creek, and it has finally opened recently. Originally based in Marin County, this one is nestled in the Country Wood shopping Center in Wc. They are a Pizzeria with Italian Pastas, Wine and Beer. I had ordered a Traditional Bianca Verde pizza with Green olives, Ricotta and Fresh Mozzarella cheese. I had also ordered Fried Mozzarella sticks and an Orange Beer from Del Cielo. The people who helped me were Super friendly and helpful. The place seemed already busy and it just opened over the weekend. Pizza was really good and it had a nice crisp crust around the edge. Mozzy sticks were good too. The rest of the menu with Pastas and appetizers seem intriguing with Fusili with a Duck Ragu and Brussels sprouts. The Potato pizza with Smoked Apple wood Bacon sounds absolutely delish. I will have to go back to try more of their menu and Beers.

This place was very good! This elevated casual Italian spot is a great new edition to Walnut Creek. We had the caesarlina salad (I loved the little gem lettuce), wings (SO good, crispy), tavern pizza (the crispy cracker crust was what sold me and it did not disappoint), spaghetti with mussels and shrimp and cheese pizza for my kids. Everything was great! They had boosters and crayons/paper for my kids to draw with so I could actually enjoy my dinner in peace. It's definitely busy so highly recommend making a rezzie. I had to wait maybe 10ish mins after my reservation time. Walk ins were quoted an hour wait time. Thanks for the great service and food!

I don't know about you, but I love a great pizza! PIZZALINA has a fantastic array of pizza selections on their menu. Gourmet salads, delicious starters (I enjoyed the meatballs tonight), deserts and various unique pasta dishes are also on the menu. If you love wine, you're in luck, they offer some very pallet quenching ones along with craft beers. Mondays starting at 4 pm beer and wine (7 oz wine pours) are available for $6/$9 a glass respectively! There is a bar where you can sit and enjoy Monday Night Football or any other sporting events during the week! Hey, you just need to come out and give this place a shot. They won't disappoint. Cheers, amigos!

Our Caesarlina salad was one of the best we've ever enjoyed. Their CAMPAGNELLE + SALSICCIA was amazing! Homemade pasta and sausage with broccolini can't be beat. We'll be back!

Ordered from here again and got the Pizzalina Squared CBR and it was very good. Very big, thick, fluffy, chewy crust slices and lots of good toppings. The mozzarella sticks were OK, nothing too special. Still awesome pizza though!

This continues to be my favorite pizza place in the area. The taste and style of pizza reminds me a bit of Slice House which is a good thing. I prefer Pizzalina to Slice House. We order from Pizzalina at least 2-3x per month. We always get the plain cheese for our son and we order the Columbus, which is delicious and like no other pizza topping combo we have ever had elsewhere. I hope this place stays in business for a very long time. I wish they were a bit closer to us.

This Gluten free pizza is amazing!! Thick and airy! I was really scared eating it because it was so good and tasted like real bread. My daughter thought it had a similar texture as thick focaccia bread, she loved it. We got the FOREST pizza and added their fennel sausage. I also got the Wedge salad and that was good as well. Oh and the ranch yummm! I am gluten sensitive but don't have celiac. They don't have a designated gluten-free area so cross-contamination can be a problem for those that have celiac. I see on the menu they also have gluten-free pasta and one gluten-free canned beer. I will definitely be going back to try the pasta and dine-in instead of takeout! YUM!

I was skeptical - how good could a pizza place in Concord be? Well, I was blown away - Thin crust, Thich Crust, Chicago tavern style, they hit ALL OF THEM out of the park! I have been back just to have their cheese pizza, it's fantastic. I will be coming back for the tavern-style pie very soon! The only thing I did not love was their meatballs - they didn't spend enough time in the sauce, not my favorite - never mind, just get more pizza!!!

Ordered takeout - Review on just the pizza We have lived in the area for many years and have always found expensive mediocre pizza. Finally good pizza that isn't just your standard toppings at a decent price! We'll be introducing as many people to this place so that it sticks around :)

Enter a pizza parlor with the sound of smooth jazz over the PA system, and before you know it you're in a spot that has a good selection of thin crust tavern or thick crust Detroit style pizza. From familiar favorites to unique concepts, pair it with a specialty beer or soft drink, and enjoy the latest domestic or international sporting event on screen with a staff ready to serve you.

Soggy salad/dry pizza We had a simple meal, the Caesarlina salad and Tavern style pizza. They split the salad for my husband and me, which was nice. The romaine was crispy and the toppings were ok, but it was drowned in watery, tart dressing. I couldn't eat mine. My husband (who likes a lot of dressing) was able to finish mine after he drained the excess dressing. We'll have to figure out another salad option. The pizza had a thin crispy crust, which we love, with tasty sausage and cheese. Overall tho, the pizza was too dry. We'll definitely order it with extra sauce next time. Note to owners- your thin crust is hearty enough to hold up to more sauce! So yes, we'll go back and try it again, but we'll adjust our order.

Amazing new pizzeria in Walnut Creek. The pizza was the best I've ever had. Service was on point and the decor is wonderful!

Oh my god, this take-out pizza was fantastic! Service was a little shitty, but they're new, so get a pass in this review. This is the original pie: cheese pizza with aged mozzarella cheese, garlic oil, fresh basil, sicilian oregano, grana padano, and pecorino romano. Outstanding, basic, and delicious with a fantastic crust! Will definitely go back and try their beers as well.

Our new go to pizza spot. The square pizzas are our favorite with a Cesar salad with extra dressing to dunk the crust, of course! Would recommend for both dine in and take out.

went yesterday after having a few drinks Artie's next door, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the pizza we tried three different kinds and all of them were delicious two New York style and one was deep dish. I think this is one of the new best pizza places in the area... well done!!! I will be back

It was our first time, and we had a great experience with a large menu of pizzas to choose from. We sat at the bar (first come first serve) and had a chance to try slices of two tavern style pizzas that were complimentary. We are definitely going to come back to try the pastas on their menu.

Haven't you heard that old song: "You're the best wings, that ever happened to me?" Well it's true. Pizzalina delivers on all levels, from service (ambience is a bit lacking), to cuisine - great pizza and appetizers. The wings are probably my new favorite and I am reluctant to post this review as I want them all to myself. The Detroit style pizza is a real winner too with a crispy glutinous crust that's pretty much to die for. Get thee to pizzalina for a tasty meal that won't disappoint!

Owners reached out to me, offering another shot at their pizzas. We loved their thin crust round funghi pizza! If you like pizza on focaccia bread, get the square, otherwise the round is mighty good thin crust, almost New York style!