Pizzeria da Laura

Reta's Optimal Health & Aging RO-HA 2 months ago

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, I ate at Pizzeria Da Laura for my birthday. Let me start off by saying if you don't know about Pizzeria Da Laura, you're sleeping big time on great pizza and Italian good in general. The owner Laura, trained and worked under renowned Pizza Master Tony Gemignani. If you're from the Bay Area and don't know who Tony is, you've been asleep your entire life! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 I had high expectations for Laura's restaurant since she trained with and under Tony for years. Here's what we ordered. The Arancini which came with a red marina sauce, the Ray J New York Style Pizza 18 inch, the Grandma Style Pazzo Pizza, and the Rigatoni in Vodka cream sauce with sausage added to it. The Arancini was different compared to what I was used to. There were artichokes and a touch of lemon inside of the Arancini. It was very earthy tasting. The texture was spot on and the flavors were unique. The Ray J New York Style Pizza is some of the best pizza I've ever had. Two different types of pepperoni, fresh burrata cheese and drizzled with honey! It was such a unique and great tasting pizza. It's unlike anything I've ever had. I would highly recommend this pizza to everyone. The Pazzo

Ron Ih 4 months ago

Our first time so we ordered a crazy amount of pizza just so we could try three different styles: Sicilian, Detroit and NY. All were delicious with excellent crust and texture. The good news is that the pizza also reheats really well. We will certainly be coming back. 😋

Larry Dinwiddie 5 months ago

Me and the lady went here, cause of Bay Area Check Please! You know? Cause that’s what we do. The evening we went it was busy, but we had little wait for our table. The homie Fernando was cool and on top of things. It Did however take a min to get the pies. But it wasn’t a crazy long wait. About the pies we got: I got the Detroit style of what’s called The Ray J which is named after Laura’s brother. I saw her make that on an episode Localish. My lady got a New York style of a “make your own”. Both were fire. The dough on the New York style was nice and slightly chewy. And on the Detroit style, the way the cheese cooked around the edges were tasty than a mug! If you know you know. The ambiance was cool. I mean, it’s a pizza place. Music was on point. Nah’mean?!?! Check it out.

Jay Patel 6 months ago

Pizzeria da Laura in Berkeley is a fantastic spot for Italian food right in the heart of downtown, just steps from the university. The location gives it a lively downtown vibe with lots of energy from the surrounding area and nearby students. The reservation and check-in process was very smooth. The staff were incredibly courteous, welcoming, and helpful throughout the visit. I actually arrived about 30 minutes earlier than my reservation time, and they were kind enough to seat us early, which was a really nice touch. One thing I really like about this place is that they update their dishes a few times a year, so every visit can feel a little different and exciting. The menu has great variety, especially when it comes to pizza styles as you can choose from New York, Sicilian, Detroit, and Grandma-style pizzas, and the pricing is very straightforward for all the sizes they serve. The pizza was perfectly cooked and tasted great. They also allow you to customize your pizza by adding or removing ingredients, which makes it very convenient for everyone to choose based on their liking. And they add toppings with open-heart. The pasta was also excellent. We ordered the Peperoncino pas

Dustin Long 8 months ago

Definitely one of the Top 3 Pizza restaurants I have ever been to. The food was INCREDIBLE! The service was top notch. The historic building was beautifully transformed into the perfect space of luxury. What a great experience, and I cannot wait to return to try some more of her Pizza. My wife bought her book in hopes of miraculously recreating our perfect meal! Thank you! ❤️❤️