We've frequented Lucia's for years, mostly delivery — sometimes even once a week—, but tonight's experience made me regret such. It appeared they had a table for my husband but nor for me (I arrived before him), and one is left to wonder if it was due to the fact he's white and I'm an Arab woman who was also wearing a keffiyeh, or it's simply incompetence and terrible customer skills.
My husband called 15 min before we were planning to arrive to ask if they had a table available for 4, the host said he should have a table, he didn't ask for a name although my husband try to tell him but he had already hang up. All of us, including my parents, heard the convo because we were in the car.
I arrived with my parents as my husband was parking and I asked if he had a table for 4 available, he seemed reluctant to say yes or no (there was an empty table just next to us and some empty tables outside too) so I mentioned we just phoned. He told me no one phoned the restaurant and that he was the only one answering to the phone so he questioned me which restaurant I called. I clarified my husband is the one who phoned and that we all heard the conversation in the car. He insisted again no one phoned and if I hadn't phoned another restaurant. After that I was doubting myself so I said I believe so?
Then immediately told me to close the door — I was holding the door for my mum because the place is really tight and there was nowhere to go, it was not possible to close the door and why was that of any importance instead of trying to resolve the table issue? We just needed to know if there was a table available so we could move on and move away from that door — whether by being seated or leaving the restaurant. After that I just said we were leaving because all this was making no sense and it truly felt unwelcoming, like he didn't want us to be seated yet he couldn't tell us there were no tables as it was really easy to see there were plenty of empty ones.
My husband arrived, went in and the host told him he hadn't received a call from a woman. Wasn't he listening when I told him it was my husband who phoned? And why would he insist again and again he received no phone calls and that I had probably phoned the wrong place?
The whole experience was very uncomfortable, the good thing? The East Bay is full of good pizzerias.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Hector
The food was good, honestly alright for the area, but the price on the personal pizza for the size you get is outrageous. You’ll realize this once you compare it to other pizza restaurants in the area (🌹). It was about $40 a person.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Colt Stewart
It was closed. It seemed permanently.
Dani Bowen
Amazing vegan pizza!!! I love how flavorful and inventive it is. I miss the farmer’s daughter pizza that they used to have though, PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!! Still 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nimita mishra
the margherita pizza is so delicious. i literally only order it everytime, to the point that they know my name with my order HAHA. super authentic, delicious, and the staff are really friendly as well. I'm lucky to be able to go as often as I do, and i love the food here so much!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ron Wentling
Awesome pizza, calimari and atmosphere. Clean and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
American Angler
I was up on Shattuck at the Pillerbox Auditorium for day 1 of the 5 day Rickin-Sticktillian Debate, and Lecture on the pitfalls of attending any of the UC campuses particularly UC Berkeley! Being just right around the corner from the restaurant Lucia's of Berkeley was a huge bonus because I could just walk over there and leave the trunk parked in Hobo John's driveway. I'll tell you..it was a big surprise to see a 1%er motorcycle club running the security there, but not as big of a surprise as the chicken pasta in alfredo sauce I enjoyed from Lucia's kitchen..it was Amazing. 5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darren Wurz
Service was excellent. Food was meh. Small portions. Pasta not recommended. Overpriced. Loud and cramped. Walls are concrete so it’s an echo chamber.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Julie Mierkey
What a great find. We were in Berkeley for a show and booked this place by just looking up reviews and by proximity. The service and food was phenomenal. We had a very tasty wine, a gem salad, gluten free pizza and a dessert. It was the best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go back.
My favorite GF pizza. I have been celiac for 10+ years so I have tried many GF pizzas around the country. This is the best one. The calzone is amazing. If it were me I would add about 10% more sauce and toppings but other than that it's miles better than anything I can make at home. Please treat yourself and support the nice folks who own the place, very kind and helpful. Love it.
Glenn Katon
The best pizza in the Bay area. So fresh and delicious and don't be afraid the chili oil. The salads are also great with creative ingredients.
Mel
Love their pizzas, pastas, and soups. Everything I have ordered from here has been good! They also clearly label vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free items on the menu.
David Borel
Great pizza
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony Cozart
We booked Lucia’s PIZZA TRUCK for a lawn party in the presidio and they were AMAZING. Easy to work with, great price, and all the food was so good, from salads and appetizers to wood fired pizzas. They were so gracious to make gluten free and vegan pizzas on request. Our guests loved them.
Great vibe and great pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've frequented Lucia's for years, mostly delivery — sometimes even once a week—, but tonight's experience made me regret such. It appeared they had a table for my husband but nor for me (I arrived before him), and one is left to wonder if it was due to the fact he's white and I'm an Arab woman who was also wearing a keffiyeh, or it's simply incompetence and terrible customer skills.
My husband called 15 min before we were planning to arrive to ask if they had a table available for 4, the host said he should have a table, he didn't ask for a name although my husband try to tell him but he had already hang up. All of us, including my parents, heard the convo because we were in the car.
I arrived with my parents as my husband was parking and I asked if he had a table for 4 available, he seemed reluctant to say yes or no (there was an empty table just next to us and some empty tables outside too) so I mentioned we just phoned. He told me no one phoned the restaurant and that he was the only one answering to the phone so he questioned me which restaurant I called. I clarified my husband is the one who phoned and that we all heard the conversation in the car. He insisted again no one phoned and if I hadn't phoned another restaurant. After that I was doubting myself so I said I believe so?
Then immediately told me to close the door — I was holding the door for my mum because the place is really tight and there was nowhere to go, it was not possible to close the door and why was that of any importance instead of trying to resolve the table issue? We just needed to know if there was a table available so we could move on and move away from that door — whether by being seated or leaving the restaurant. After that I just said we were leaving because all this was making no sense and it truly felt unwelcoming, like he didn't want us to be seated yet he couldn't tell us there were no tables as it was really easy to see there were plenty of empty ones.
My husband arrived, went in and the host told him he hadn't received a call from a woman. Wasn't he listening when I told him it was my husband who phoned? And why would he insist again and again he received no phone calls and that I had probably phoned the wrong place?
The whole experience was very uncomfortable, the good thing? The East Bay is full of good pizzerias.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
The food was good, honestly alright for the area, but the price on the personal pizza for the size you get is outrageous. You’ll realize this once you compare it to other pizza restaurants in the area (🌹). It was about $40 a person.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
It was closed. It seemed permanently.
Amazing vegan pizza!!! I love how flavorful and inventive it is. I miss the farmer’s daughter pizza that they used to have though, PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!! Still 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the margherita pizza is so delicious. i literally only order it everytime, to the point that they know my name with my order HAHA.
super authentic, delicious, and the staff are really friendly as well. I'm lucky to be able to go as often as I do, and i love the food here so much!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Awesome pizza, calimari and atmosphere. Clean and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was up on Shattuck at the Pillerbox Auditorium for day 1 of the 5 day Rickin-Sticktillian Debate, and Lecture on the pitfalls of attending any of the UC campuses particularly UC Berkeley! Being just right around the corner from the restaurant Lucia's of Berkeley was a huge bonus because I could just walk over there and leave the trunk parked in Hobo John's driveway. I'll tell you..it was a big surprise to see a 1%er motorcycle club running the security there, but not as big of a surprise as the chicken pasta in alfredo sauce I enjoyed from Lucia's kitchen..it was Amazing.
5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was excellent. Food was meh. Small portions. Pasta not recommended. Overpriced. Loud and cramped. Walls are concrete so it’s an echo chamber.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
What a great find. We were in Berkeley for a show and booked this place by just looking up reviews and by proximity. The service and food was phenomenal. We had a very tasty wine, a gem salad, gluten free pizza and a dessert. It was the best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My favorite GF pizza. I have been celiac for 10+ years so I have tried many GF pizzas around the country. This is the best one. The calzone is amazing. If it were me I would add about 10% more sauce and toppings but other than that it's miles better than anything I can make at home. Please treat yourself and support the nice folks who own the place, very kind and helpful. Love it.
The best pizza in the Bay area. So fresh and delicious and don't be afraid the chili oil. The salads are also great with creative ingredients.
Love their pizzas, pastas, and soups. Everything I have ordered from here has been good! They also clearly label vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free items on the menu.
Great pizza
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We booked Lucia’s PIZZA TRUCK for a lawn party in the presidio and they were AMAZING. Easy to work with, great price, and all the food was so good, from salads and appetizers to wood fired pizzas. They were so gracious to make gluten free and vegan pizzas on request. Our guests loved them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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