A16 Rockridge

Name: A16 Rockridge
Address: 5356 College Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States, 94618
Telephone: (510) 768-8003
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2219 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines.

The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.

Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Closed on Mondays.

For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(510) 768-8003
Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
A16 offers our unique Mobile Pizza Oven Experience that allows us to bring our amazing dining experience to you! We have dedicated culinary and service teams available for any sized group or occasion to help make your personal pizza party a success!
Private party facilities
Located in Rockridge. A16 is offering offsite catering and private events at this time.A16 restaurant is named for the highway connecting Campania to Puglia and the menu is rooted in the rustic traditions of these lively southern Italian regions. The bar features traditional and modern cocktails and a wide selection of amaro. The A16 Pizza Truck is a restored 1959 Jeep Willys FC170 with our wood burning oven mounted on the back. This little truck can produce wood fired pizza for events ranging in size from intimate house parties to major music festivals. We can also prepare a variety of antipasti, salumi, salads, roasted meats, cocktails, and wines from our award winning list. Just let us know what you’d like, and we love to drive over and make it all happen!
Private party contact
Zorina: (510) 768-8003

Location
5356 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Between Manila and Bryant
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rockridge BART
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,219 Reviews

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Steve
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent pizza; the rib eye was wonderful and the arugala salad as well. We come here often and are never disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. We will be back many times.
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anitam
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
lots of fun and great food! we would recommend A16 and eat here again.
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EricR
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Comfortable heated outdoor seating for 8 and attentive service, including decanting the magnum we brought from home. All the food was flavorful and carefully prepared.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience1
I have really liked this restaurant over the years - the food is good, generally reliable, and the staff is always helpful - but this was the second time my party got seated in the back space which practically ruined the whole experience. That space lacks any ambience at all, the lighting is horrible, the room is loud. I feel like I’m in a event room at some catering joint. I will always insist I do not get seated here in the future. We’ll just go someplace else next time. Restaurants are about more than the food and this space is bad for their brand.
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NeilA
Exclusive
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had the burrata with prosciutto. Then we had a sausage pizza , then pasta with braised beef. All very good.
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JohnG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waitstaff excellent food. Never disappointed.
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PatrickC
Exclusive
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A16 is fantastic, always good, with great service and staff. Dinner this time was delicious as always.
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paulg
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
TOO SALTY Salty Salmon, Salty Potatoes, NOISY sitting on the median strip with traffic on both sides
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TamaraB
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A16 is always a favorite spot for us. Great food, wonderful staff.
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Nicki
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We sat at the counter in front of the brick oven and had a great time with my husband and 2 girls. We had a great time and will definitely do this again as a family dinner!
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WillB
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
We had a great time but mostly because we were a group of close friends that could have a great time at a Dentist office. Food was OK, not great. Our waiter kept trying to coax up to spend $100 for a bottle of wine which we refused to do. After those shenanigans, I had no trust in our waiter. Toward the very end of the meal, our waiter went outside to smoke a cigarette and left the front door wide open, filling the restaurant with cigarette smoke. At that point, I just wanted to leave!
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Ckdunton
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love this place. Food is always excellent, as is the service. This has to be some of the best pizza in the Bay Area. Great wine selection too. Highly recommend!
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Erasmo
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
This was our first time here. We had reserved an outside table but it was way too small so we went indoors, where is was very loud. The food was so-so. The linguini pasta, usually a safe choice was first way too salty, and with the second try, had an off taste. Disappointing because these are simple dishes. The service was so-so. He tried hard but seemed to forget about us a couple times. 20 min for desert when all he had to do was remove them from the fridge. There are better Italian restaurant in the east bay and will probably not return. We did not try the pizzas since we are not fans of pizza.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food options were great, I enjoyed the grilled calamari with the crispy beans and herbs and the arugula salad. Every drink we order was delish!
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Rockridgeneighbor19
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I have had at A16 ever. Which is saying a lot.
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DiningDi
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Compared to the last two times we went there-the pizza was not as good (the pomodoro-bland, too much cheese, pizza dough underneath was soggy tho crust was perfect. I remember the smoked buffala mozz being warm or at least room temp, but this time it was cold. The fried olives were perfect. The wine (a rose) was so-so, def not worth the price of 19 a glass! Service was ok, not spectacular. Overall kinda disappointing.
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GiovanniG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and ambiance. I truly to recommend to everyone
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nancys
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pizza was wonderful. We actually ordered one to take home with us to have tomorrow. The crust is top notch. Will return for sure.
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EmilyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very unique and delicious food and cocktails! Service was awesome!
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Kostas
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food/cocktail,service,atmosphere! Can't wait to go back
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Emily
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Our outdoor table for 5 was not really roomy enough for 5 people - it was a stretch. And years ago we loved the pizza here but over time, we are not as impressed. It's a meh.
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Foodgloriousfood
Central Coast
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Dining at A16 is always a treat. Good food and service and comfortable environment.
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StephenS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I had a night free of the kids, so we grabbed a table at A16. The staff and service was excellent. Water filled, plates cleared, orders taken - very smooth and nonintrusive. We had a nice starter, Smoked Burrata, followed by the Arugula salad (which could have used a little more dressing or just acid in the dressing), and the Fennel Sausage pizza. The server recommended a lovely medium body red wine from Sicily which paired nicely with the meal. We ended with a delicious fruit pastry - the pastry was cooked perfectly - airy and delicious. There was a party of 10 in the middle of the dining room which elevated the noise level a little but wasnt overwhelming. All in all, a really nice night out.
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AaronL
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Pizza crust a little bit bready. Expected more Italian style thinner and crispier
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DilipC
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Very flavorful and tasty. We had pizza, pasta and salad. All of them were amazing!
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Mish
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Pizza was pretty bland but wine and service was good
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HeatherP
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing pizza!! Great restaurant even sitting at the counter.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Outdoor seating was very loud because the materials and spacing ensured we heard every decibel of our neighbors’ conversations. Separated by drop cloths that neighboring table kept backing into thus bumping into our chairs. Food was fine. But not great value. Pork chop overcooked and steak “was better in the Mexico City airport” according to our son. I remember the experience being much better here pre pandemic. Staff was nice and polite and were attentive but they seemed understaffed. We had to ask for steak knives well after dinner was served and had to ask for the heaters to be turned on. We let them know ahead of time dinner was for a birthday but there was no acknowledgment aside from saying “you’re here for a birthday” when we were seated. A candle might have been nice given we spent nearly $400 for dinner. I’m not likely to give A16 another chance any time soon. There are too many other excellent choices in this price range in the area.
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DrKZ
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ring run by a real Italian guy doesn’t hurt this place in the least. It’s named after the highway that runs from Naples to the Adriatic and covers all food types in between. The pasta is thick and chewy, with wonderful sugi, the pizza is thin and crisp, with light, tasty toppings. Have never seen such fat clams as on my fettuccine alle vongole, honestly: not even in Pozzuoli! Great wine list and so many digestives and liqueurs you have to sit at the bar to find them, since not all are listed. Also not listed are secret items like a lovely assortment of dessert cookies and of course seasonal things you must ask about. Most authentic! The party room, by the way, is a delightful work of art filled with trees, fairies, and decoupaged recipes. Wandered into A16 by accident and came back very much by design!
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DianneT
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and cocktails. The service was fantastic and everything we ordered was presented so nicely. Was our first time and we will definitely go back!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We Love A16 - my husband’s go-to for a nice meal. My sister and I took him there for his birthday - Marinated olives (delicious) and 2 little gem salads (always perfectly balanced dressing) to share. My sister got the ribeye with corn on the cob as her side, my husband got (homemade and fresh) linguini with clams, and for the first time I’ve gone there, I got pizza (fungi and goat cheese). My sister’s steak was perfectly cooked and juicy, finished in the Italian way with a wonderful tasting olive oil, my husband loved his linguini so much he didn’t even offer to share a bite, and the pizza crust was the lightest and thinnest I’ve had since Doppo went out of business several years ago. For dessert, a slightly herby panna cotta, gelato, and this very rich and luscious chocolate dessert that my husband was willing to share. As always, their wine and cocktail lists were small and beautifully curated to match the food. On a side note it’s the only restaurant we’ve been to where they ask him what type of ice he wants with his old fashion - crushed or one rock. Thank you, A16, for a fabulous birthday dinner. It was wonderful to see your dining room full to pre-Covid levels!!!
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BenF
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The parklet made us feel very comfortable. Service was excellent and the pasta dish and the trout were excellent
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Lunara
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A16 Rockridge was just mentioned in Food & Wine magazine as #2 of the best pizza places in America! Wow. And even though this is one of my favorite restaurants, I don't usually order pizza because I try to minimize gluten. This time I ordered a Bianca pizza with prosciutto and arugula added, like I had in Italy. It was amazing with a thin but soft crust, and perfectly abundant toppings, which I topped with a spicy dash of Calabrian chile oil. Fantastic. I love the trout here, tender and substantial with a herb/peas/garlic garnish--and snap peas with, yes, more chile oil. For an appetizer we tried the melon salad which was refreshing and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive as usual.
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NancyR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous Negroni and fried olives began a delicious meal. Everything was done skillfully. The steak was well worth the price. The cannoli was perfectly delicate. Don’t miss this.
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Carly
San Francisco
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A16 is definitely our favorite Italian food in the East Bay. We've been a handful of times over the last few months and appreciate their wonderful service and excellent menu which changes often but some favorite staples remain! We dined outside for the first time and loved their parklet. We were treated so well by our server Beatriz. The drinks and food were all paced well as we shared some starters and entrees. Our 9 month old son dined with us and charmed servers, other guests. Thank you to all the staff for being so welcoming and family friendly. A16 does everything really well from their fresh salads to authentic thin crust food fire oven pizzas to the plate lick worthy tiramisu. We can't wait to return to A16 again and again!
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NancyR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food is great and varied. It's a busy place. Drinks are also very good. Somewhat pricey but excellent quality.
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SteveM
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was great, but the service was terrible. Very long time to get our drinks, they brought the wrong salad and everything took more time than it should've.
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KristenD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Service was very slow. Didn’t have the wine I ordered. Loud. Not worth 400 bucks for 4. Desserts were the weakest part of the meal. Disappointing and will not return.
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Sonia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent pizza and salads! A crowded but fun restaurant.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from A16 Rockridge using the Order Online button. A16 Rockridge also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A16 Rockridge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 768-8003.

A16 Rockridge is rated 4.6 stars by 2219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5356 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Manila and Bryant
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Rockridge BART
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.a16pizza.com/
Phone number
(510) 768-8003
Catering
A16 offers our unique Mobile Pizza Oven Experience that allows us to bring our amazing dining experience to you! We have dedicated culinary and service teams available for any sized group or occasion to help make your personal pizza party a success!
Private party facilities
Located in Rockridge. A16 is offering offsite catering and private events at this time.A16 restaurant is named for the highway connecting Campania to Puglia and the menu is rooted in the rustic traditions of these lively southern Italian regions. The bar features traditional and modern cocktails and a wide selection of amaro. The A16 Pizza Truck is a restored 1959 Jeep Willys FC170 with our wood burning oven mounted on the back. This little truck can produce wood fired pizza for events ranging in size from intimate house parties to major music festivals. We can also prepare a variety of antipasti, salumi, salads, roasted meats, cocktails, and wines from our award winning list. Just let us know what you’d like, and we love to drive over and make it all happen!
Private party contact
Zorina: (510) 768-8003

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A16 Rockridge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Popular dishes

Kale Salad

Arugula Salad

fried olives

Menu

What 2,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does A16 Rockridge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is A16 Rockridge restaurant rated?

Is A16 Rockridge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day