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Pizza Ponte

Oakland's best NY-style pizza and a recent glow-up story — once considered mid, now called the best pie in Oakland by multiple locals. The go-to since the beloved Slicer closed.

Pros
  • Called 'best in town' and a 'revelation for NY style fans'
  • Dramatic quality improvement noted by long-time locals
  • Fills the gap left by the closed Slicer on Piedmont
  • Mentioned positively in multiple recent 2025 threads
Cons
  • Had a rough reputation in the past that may linger
  • NY-style may not satisfy Neapolitan purists
  • Newer consensus — less long-term track record than Pizzaiolo or Bare Knuckle
Why we recommend it

A place that went from 'incredibly mid' to 'best in Oakland' is a place that figured something out — Ponte is worth a fresh look even if you tried it before.

Reddit user

Ponte is the best in the town and a revelation for NY style fans since Slicer (not Sliver) on Piedmont closed.