Our storyRose Pizzeria, opened in 2021 by Gerad Gobel and Alexis Rorabaugh, is a Berkeley-based restaurant known for its thin-crust pizzas with a "Cal-Ital" style, combining traditional and modern techniques.
What started as a walk-in-only neighborhood spot has grown into one of the most talked-about pizzerias in the country. Rose Pizzeria has landed on the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants list and was named one of the 22 best pizzerias in the United States by the New York Times. That recognition has meant longer lines and a few new house rules (no modifications on most pies, limited takeout) to protect the quality of what comes out of that six-pizza oven.
We're still doing what we set out to do from the beginning: make pizza that's thoughtful, a little unexpected, and genuinely fun to eat, in a place that feels like somewhere you'd want to sit for a while.
All for the love of pizza, wine, and good times!
General faqs
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ below or reach out to us.
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We don’t take phone orders — in fact, we don’t have a phone! We also do not take email orders. All orders must be placed online through Toast. This helps us stay focused on making your food quickly and accurately.
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When you order online, check your pickup time in Toast or in your confirmation email. During busy times (like Friday evenings), wait times for ASAP orders can be up to 2 hours.
To avoid long waits, you can pre-order up to 24 hours in advance to reserve a time slot. Most orders are ready within 15 minutes of your scheduled pickup time
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When it gets very busy — usually around 6 PM — we sometimes need to pause online ordering. If that happens, you’re welcome to come by the restaurant to place an order in person. Depending on how busy we are, your pizzas are typically ready in 15–25 minutes. Just be prepared to wait a bit.
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Yes we do! Please click on the reservation tab for more information and choose the correct location. We always leave tables open for walk-ins.
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![A cover page of San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area for 2026, featuring Rose Pizzeria, with a message that says 'We Made the Top 100!' on a brown cloud-shaped background.]()
Top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area in 2025
MARCH 11, 2026
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Bay Area pizzeria named one of the best cheese slices in the world
MARCH 28, 2025
SF GATE -
![Close-up of a person holding a slice of pepperoni pizza with jalapeño slices on top, displaying a cheese and tomato sauce crust, with a white marble surface and a small jar of crushed red pepper flakes in the background.]()
22 of the best pizza places in the United States
JUNE 26, 2024
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![Table set with a large pepperoni pizza, a glass of beer, a plate with salad, a bottle of red wine, a glass of red wine, and a jar of crushed red pepper flakes in a cozy restaurant.]()
Rose pizzeria is a rare, excellent berkeley date night spot
APRIL 17, 2027
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