Rustic pick for artisanal Neapolitan pies, starters, pastas & soft-serve ice cream plus beer & wine. Based on 260 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1568 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA 94706
Phone: (510) 368-2855
Website: http://benchmarkpizzeria.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4:30–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
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.
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Michael Tong
solid pizza, a bit on the pricey side, but overall you’ll have a good time! would recommend the soft serve with olive oil and black sea salt for dessert
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Amy Chu
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Benchmark Pizzeria, and I must say that my experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. The attention to detail and the passion for their craft was evident in every aspect of the restaurant, making it a truly remarkable dining destination.
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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.
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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!
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Dan Killam
A really great place! I went in with no background and was very pleasantly surprised. The fried sage pizza was a flavor explosion! The service and ambiance were both also great. They have a nice dining patio in front. Seems like a great date spot. I’ll definitely be back!
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Myne OneX
The pizza wasn’t like a “typical” pizza, but still quite delicious. We had the pistachio & lemon pizza. I would definitely go back again to try more items and definitely order that pizza again. The chopped salad was also good. We also had the chocolate chip cookie and vanilla sundae with chocolate sauce for dessert. The sundae was smaller than I thought, but exactly what we wanted (about the size of a scoop of ice cream). We also had the Speziato drink. So tasty! The way the rounded glass was shaped allowed for us to take in the aromatic smell of the spices while tasting the full flavors. So good!
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Kristin Taniguchi
The sage pizza is to die for, such good flavors. The crust is the perfect combo of crisp and chewy and just the right amount of char. Quality ingredients. Sooooo good. Well worth the 2 hour drive to get this pizza for me. Service was good. We cane right when it opened and were seated right away. But it was cold inside. My friend was freezing. He thoroughly enjoyed the pizza. I recommend the marinated olives and the sourdough bread too
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Dasan Kennedy-Smith
We sat outside under 2 shaded patio umbrellas. The food service was fast. Our pizza, fried sage, arrived within 2-3 minutes and the “priest stranglers” pasta variety with bolognese came soon after.
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Lisa Holm
Benchmark is amazing. Perfect for a date or casual dinner; the inside can get a little crowded/loud, but outside is lovely and has heaters and umbrellas (dog friendly!). Everything we’ve had has been great, some favorites are – ceaser salad, housemade bread and butter, bolognese pasta, and fried sage pizza. The wine and cocktail list is great, and they have non-alcoholic options for cocktails and beer. I would love to see more desserts be added, but not necessary still gets 5/5 from me!
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