Rose Pizzeria

“This place is so special! I am not sure if it is the size of the establishment or the taste of the exquisite pizza, but Rose is a great place to bring friends or go on a date. The ambience is loud but warm and friendly. The service and staff were extremely timely and professional. I had a great dinner here with friends, and will be back for more. Parking is a sore, but what is new in Berkeley!? 10/10!”

“If you’re just looking for a reliably good pizza place, this spot definitely delivers. They’ve got a really nice dough, tasty cheese, and a sauce that pulls everything together into a pretty satisfying personal pizza. They also have some nice drink options and a good range of wines if that’s your thing. Overall, it’s just a really nice place to grab a good pizza.”

“Had a fantastic pepperoni and jalepeno pizza. Top notch! Made a reservation prior as there isn’t much seating. This is a must try! We also liked the spicy ceaser salad and fancy anchovies.”

“Highlight: Delicious vegan-friendly pizza in a spotless space with a patio you’ll want to linger on. Restaurant: This cozy Berkeley pizza spot takes pride in crafting high-quality pies with fresh ingredients and thoughtful flavor combinations. The atmosphere is relaxed yet well-kept, and the charming patio is the kind of space that makes you want to extend your meal just to soak it all in. Service: Service here is warm, welcoming, and attentive without feeling rushed. Staff members know their menu well and seem genuinely happy to guide you toward great choices. The care they put into the dining experience is evident from start to finish. Food: We enjoyed a vegan pizza topped with sausage and peppers, and it was packed with flavor—savory, well-balanced, and cooked to perfection. The vegan Caesar salad was another standout, with a creamy, flavorful dressing that didn’t feel like a compromise. Every bite spoke to the attention paid to quality and freshness. Recommendations: Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just a pizza lover, this is a must-visit. Grab a spot on the patio if the weather’s nice, and don’t skip the vegan Caesar—it’s a pleasant surprise. The spotless dining area and even cleaner bathroom say a lot about how much the team cares. Highly recommend for anyone seeking top-notch pizza in Berkeley.”

“*For context, this review is largely for vegans (3.5/5 stars). Had a reservation on a Friday evening on the back patio. Beautiful weather for the back patio. I had emailed the restaurant in advance to check on vegan menu items, and they assured me that most of the menu items can be made vegan. There seems to be some confusion between the staff and management though since when I came to the restaurant it wasn't as vegan friendly as advertised (e.g., it turns out the gigante beans could not be made vegan). That being said, they were still able to make vegan the two pizzas I was interested in the She Wolf and the Old Faithful. They use Daiya cheese which looks great, but doesn't have the strongest taste profile and texture isn't amazing when it cools down. We asked for salt to increase the taste on the pizza, but think they could do a lot more to increase the flavor profile on both pizzas, since we've had similar pizza toppings elsewhere that were more flavorful. (Honestly, the toppings combination for both pizzas were excellent, but a little undersalted with the current vegan cheese choice.) Both pizzas were still solid though. I am bummed I missed my opportunity to try the pizza back when they used Butcher's Son cheese. There's tons of better tasting vegan supermarket cheeses out there over Daiya too (Parmela, Good Planet, Miyokos, etc.), but perhaps they use Daiya because it melts nicely/better or they haven't tried the others. Food was good but could still do better, especially knowing the strong competition for pizza, vegan and non-vegan.”