Benchmark Pizzeria

1568 Oak View Ave, Kensington
(510) 368-2855

Recent Reviews

Nikhil Shankar

Excellent pizza, cute atmosphere, and good service. The Neopolitan pizza (i.e., The Benchmark) was excellent as was the caesar salad. Been here twice — the first time the pizza crust was a bit hard, so I wish they would make it fluffier Italian-style, but the second time it was more on-point. Would go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Benchmark Pizza

David Jacobowitz

This is a good pizza place. I thought the crust on our pizzas was very nice, soft, but nicely browned flavor.We also got warm bread pudding for dessert, which was very nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Danna Gillette-Pascal

The waiter was very accommodating and nice. The salad with farro was very good. The pizza and pasta were saltier than I remember.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kaitlyn Kong

Okay this deserves the hype the pizza was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salami Pizza, Fried Sage Pizza, Benchmark Pizza

Culinary Anarchy

This spot is a hidden gem that lives up to all the hype you've heard about it. I've been there at least a dozen times and never once had anything less than stellar service and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: To Any Pizza, Fried Sage, Fried Sage Pizza

Sharlie

The crispy sage pizza and the salami calabrian pizzas are to die for. The Caesar Salad was one of the best I’ve had, plenty of cheese and dressing evenly distributed. Top notch service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceasar Salad, Fried Sage Pizza

Jen Gripman

I would choose the fried sage pizza and Caesar salad as my last meal.

Food: 5

Jim Kaatz

Great neighborhood eatery.

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Sage Pizza, Chopped Salad

DrPfeiffer

We thoroughly enjoyed the carrot salad (!! fabulous ingredients) and pizzas — everything fresh & well prepared.Service was attentive and since we came midday on a week day, we had plenty of seating to choose from. Looking forward to returning some day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Ongoco

My daughter and I love the Fried Sage Pizza and the Strozzapreti Bolognese and my twin grandsons love the Pepperoni Piza.

SERGIO ARNAUD

Mythical space and pizza corner on the neighboring slopes of Berkeley. Careful attention and a space to spend time in harmony and peace that this area of ​​the bay emanates. ? ? ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jennifer Orr

Kid-friendliness: Coloring sheet with crayons, kids menu with pizza and pasta options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Straus Soft Serve Ice Cream, Benchmark Pizza, Chopped Salad

Alice Hou

We tried the Benchmark Pizza with Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as well as the Sausage Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onions, Yellow Gypsy Peppers, and Grana. Both were incredibly delicious, showcasing fantastic flavors. The indoor seating is limited, but the cozy atmosphere adds to the charm of the experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Benjamin Stark

We’ve been going to this spot for 6 years and every time it doesn’t disappoint. They stay in their lane, and they do it so well. Cozy, unfussy interior, great pizza and Caesar, and always a hot fudge Sunday for dessert.

Dave Monk

This is one of the best pizza places in the east bay. All fresh seasonal ingredients. Excellent salad. Always friendly staff and fun place to dine with family or friends. They have soft serve for dessert too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ceasar Salad

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