Pollara Pizzeria

I absolutely love their Roman style pizza (uses a focaccia bread base). Ingredients are high quality Italian toppings, not like the greasy cheese and overly salty cured meats typical of American pizza. The Roman pizzas are at room temp and you can request to reheat in their ovens and eat indoor or outdoor or you can take home and reheating instructions are provided in writing as well as on a video on their website. Here are examples of their high quality Italian toppings: Italian sausage, pork meatballs, straciatella, diavola salame, Ndjua, prosciutto di parma, Sicilian anchovies, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino, grana padano, EVO, trumpet mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, leeks, arugula, etc... The staff is always courteous and friendly and the facility is very clean. They are near a parking lot and they're across the street from Sur La Table. I buy their left-over end of day pizza through TOO GOOD TO GO for $5.99. For that price, I usually get two quarters (6"x4") of topped pizza or half a slab (8"x12") of Rossa, leek or mushroom plain pie with one quarter of a topped pizza. This is a bargain compared to their regular prices but the content is a surprise so you can't choose in advance. They will also provide cayenne pepper flakes and parmesan cheese upon request. See pics of the 6+ orders I got through TOO GOOD TO GO.

Update: PERMANENTLY CLOSED as of 25 June 2023! 😢 ----------- Pizza is sold by the slice, usually around $6. Every time I eat here, I can't wait to return! ----------- Outstanding Roman-style pizza sold by the ounce. Pollara compares very favorably with the best pizza in Berkeley. A "regular" cut is a good sized slice. Prices aren't obvious because it's weighed after the cut, but they are VERY REASONABLY PRICED, especially for the quality of ingredients. A Kid's slice (cheese) is~$3. A slice with expensive or labor-intensive toppings is about $6.50. There's a good selection of beer (no draft) and wine, both rather pricey. The counter staff are extremely nice, helpful, informative, and patient (based on the people in front of me 😁).

The pizza was amazing. And the fritta! Oh man! I loved the atmosphere. We had a great time and had plenty leftover to take home. And it was a great place to unwind after a crazy day at work!

I had to stop by every time I visit fourth street — really the best pizza I’ve had at Berkeley! I was a little skeptical about the focaccia-like crust at first, but it was so crispy and airy in the same time which creates a light and slightly chewy texture. All flavors come with a generous amount of toppings with fresh ingredients, and they still taste super good after reheating with conventional ovens at home!

First time trying this place, based on Google reviews - expecting a really decent pizza. Half of it was obviously sitting around for a while and was completely dried out-I basically paid $19 for dried cheese bread (had almost no sauce). I actually gave the pizza to a homeless person on my way to another pizza restaurant.

Super legit roman style pizza. They do a 72 hr ferment! 🤯 the crust is amazing. I could eat it by itself which is the best indicator for the perfect pie. And make their own mozz and ricotta. This place is a sleeper hit. Run and get some pizza from this place right now.

I thought the Pizza was amazing and will definitely be going back. Great flavor and super crispy crust! If you like Italian style pizza you should go here.

Had the white pizza: Gorgonzola, spinach, onions, honey, chili. Topped it off with Prosciutto. Omg it was divine. The bread part is fluffy with great chew consistency and crunch when you first bite into it. That honey really adds a unique and delicious quality to the white pizza. I highly recommend this pizzeria!!