Pizza Ponte

I don’t say this lightly… but this is THE BEST pizza in Oakland. The crust, the toppings, the consistency, 10/10 stars. Spicy ranch? Get outta here. New York style and Detroit style? Both flawless. Also this is a SMALL family owned business that we should all be supporting as often as possible because these brothers deserve it endlessly. They’ve created such an awesome neighborhood spot and we are so, so lucky to have them!

The test of good New York style pizza is a plain slice, and this place did not disappoint. Perfectly crisp crust, bright fresh sauce, the right amount of cheese (good cheese I might add). There are only two outside tables and no other seating - a few more tables would be nice. The guys working there are lovely and they know their pizza. We will go back for takeout, and for slices if they add a bit more seating.

We went for a quick bite. There’s not much seating area, maybe 4 or 5 spots at the window. Theres enough choice for people to find something for themselves. My partner chose a classic slice of cheese pizza and I got the D-Town. Both were pretty good in flavor but I personally found them too cheesy and too greasy (a good problem to have, I know). If you like cheesy NY style pizza you’ll love this place, the staff was friendly and efficient. My partner loved their slice and said it’s the best pizza in the world, so it all comes down to preference.

This is the best pizza in the Bay Area. Maybe the best pizza in the pacific time zone. Hyperbole? You wish. The crust is thin, crispy, yet light, with a nice chew. Cornmeal graced the bottom of the slice. Slices and pies available. There is a lot of really good pizza in the Bay Area, but few, if any, will be able to hold a candle to this pizza. I’m genuinely shocked by how good this pizza is. Toppings are creative but not overwhelming. The pizza was always the star of the show. They also have beer and salads. I didn’t try the Sicilian or the Detroit slices as I’m partial to Neapolitan pizza in general. The Sicilian slices looked good if you’re into that. Seriously - Get in here before you have to wait in line.

This is New York style plus plus pizza, both in the crust and the toppings. However, unlike some New York style pizza, it is not over-covered in toppings so you can still taste the crust and not a cheese bomb. The ingredients and toppings were top quality. There is no indoor seating, though there is a couple of tables out front, which are typically in use. It’s a top five pizza in the Bay Area for sure.