Pizza Prima

Amazing pizza Amazing service Amazing prices Amazing shop Amazing Everything. Must Go To This Place

The pizzeria is run by a welcoming, old Italian man. I ordered a large calzone with pepperoni, mushrooms, and sausage. The calzone totaled to about $ 16, but was MASSIVE. I could only finish half of it in one sitting. More importantly, the calzone was simple, fresh, and honest, which are the top three qualities I look for in good food.
I am looking forward to trying their pizzas in the future.

Before I start this review, I moved to Pittsburgh the beginning of August and found that there was quite a lot of pizza places around my apartment. I’ve tried a couple other places, no names mentioned, but they seemed too expensive for the quality pizza I got. Today, I decided to try this place, and although it might look like a hole in the wall DON’T let that fool you.
The moment you enter, an elderly man greets you and takes your order whenever you are ready. Although this is my first time trying this place, the man was very friendly and wanted to chat about how your day was going. I ordered a small pizza with 4 toppings, it only cost me 11.95 without tip, no credit cards, cash only. Before people ask, yes, I gave the man a two dollar tip. Fifteen minutes later, my pizza was ready.
I’m one for Papa Johns usually, but no longer will I buy there. Instead, I will continue to buy my pizza here as the quality of the pizza, to me, seems a lot better. The crust is not too thick, but crispy, and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. Another plus is it’s not drowning in sauce, there is just enough on there to make everything happen.
I didn’t give this a 5 star rating as I’ve only been here once, but with this first experience, I will be trying this place again whenever my pizza craving gnaws at me.

A wonderfully crisp crust with a tasty sauce (not too sweet) and plentiful toppings make this one of the better pizzas I’ve found in Pittsburgh. If you want a quick slice, eat in, but limited space makes a sit-​down meal tight.

Nice place for a casual bite! Just right around the corner of my place. Find it on Unilocal,and it is certainly not a disappointment!

Really great little pizza place. It’s a small neighborhood shop that has that great family-​run blue collar feel that Pittsburgh is famous for.
Whether ordering a whole pie for delivery or stopping by to pick up a slice or two for lunch or a late night snack I’m always greeted with a smile and a genuine thank-​you for my business. The older fellow that is usually there is straight out of a dictionary entry on «pizza shop owner» and is truly a master of his craft. There’s no ridiculous wait times or hidden costs here, just great pizza at a great price made by great people. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the neighborhood.

Not sure how I’ve missed this place after all my years of working (and eating) in Oakland. Located on N. Craig Street across from the Sunoco, Pizza Prima is a small hole in the wall delicious pizza place. No frills, no drama, no problems.
Here you order a base of either white or red pizza and tell them what toppings you want. They then throw it in the pizza oven and BAM out comes thin crust pizza.
VERY reasonably priced and options for lunch specials. I saw on the menu some tasty looking calzones that I’ll return to try in the very near future!

Service complaint. I have had this pizza before and it is the best value pizza around. However tonight I placed a pick up order and to my surprise the employee said he forgot to make my order. No sorry. No discount. I have worked in a family Italian restaurant before and this would not be tolerated. To screw up an order that bad and cause me to wait another 20 minutes without making it right is ridiculous. Time of order was 730 on a Monday.

While the place itself is relatively small and kind of a hike from Pitt’s campus it is definitely the best pizza in Oakland. Reasonable priced, fast service, good food, what more could you ask for? Also no, don’t bother asking for delivery.

Best pizza and Italian food in Oakland PERIOD!!! Nice family owned establishment. Great food, great prices.

i live around the corner and noticed a great college special of 2 gyros, 2 fries, & 2 cans of pop for $ 12. Thats a great deal considering that’s the price for 2 gyros, 1 fry, no pop special at nearby pizza shops. The gyros were good and better than I would have thought. The old Italian man is adorable too.
the only negative i’d say is that when i ordered a chicken parm sandwich, i heard a microwave being used in the back. that doesnt sound too appetizing.
CASH ONLY but their food is not anywhere near expensive.

I have always loved eating here. The food is fast and affordable.

I had the Chicken White Pizza that has spinach too. Its the best white pizza that I have had in Oakland so far.
This place may seem like a little hole in the wall, but the cooks seem to be authentically Italian and make great pizza.

I only tried a calzone. It was huge and greasy. Not a whole lot of flavor. i did enjoy the bread. I am near this place a lot so I’ll have to give it another try. Will update accordingly.

That quiet unassuming Italian man definitely knows how to make a pizza. I can tell you that the pizza here is the closest of any pizza shop in Pittsburgh to New York pizza.

Despite living right around the corner, I didn’t try this place until I found the Unilocal reviews on it, since it doesn’t really look like much from outside. Boy, did I find out what I was missing! The pizza was flavorful and crispy, just like a good thin crust NY-​style pizza. Their calzone was great, too – nice and crispy and oozing with cheese and toppings (I like it with extra marinara sauce). I see that they sell white slices for lunch, though I haven’t tried one yet. I love that they sell pizza by the slice and that their prices are inexpensive – great for single and starving grad students like me. I seriously missed the pizza from this place over winter break. Give it a try if you live or work around the corner – you won’t regret it!

I seem to be going against the crowd here, but I found their pizza to be on the flavorless side. I’ve had it a few times, trying different kinds hoping for better results. I haven’t tried their hoagies, maybe they’re better.

Great Pizza!
I mean really great. Best pizza so far in Oakland area.
Update: the dough of the pizza made by the lady who works there (not by an old guy) was a little too thicker than I’ve expected.

I’m originally from Brooklyn and now live in Chicago. I spent 15 years in Pittsburgh so believe me when I tell you that this tiny crowded little unassuming shop has the best pizza in Pittsburgh. It’s the best I’ve ever had outside of New York and New Jersey. I ate here up to 4 times a week and when my wife and I visit Pittsburgh it is one of the first places we go. Get a simple slice — you can get toppings but you don’t need them. The crust is incredible and the slices are massive.
If you go and see the elderly Italian gentleman sitting behind the counter say this to him: «Mr. Scott says hello.» His face will light up. You probably won’t get free pizza but you’ll see just how personal the place is.
If you aren’t in the mood for pizza, all of the hot subs are great as are the huge calzones — again, it’s that crust!
If someone tells you Mineo’s is the best in Pittsburgh, thank him or her and then head to the corner of North Craig and Bayard in Oakland to Pizza Prima. Mineo’s is good, Pizza Prima is amazing.

Stepping into this place, you feel like you’re in some weird NYC stereotype. It’s a small store with a counter and most of the room is taken up by a pizza oven.
A personal size pizza is $ 4.50 and it’s usually more than generous. We’ve ordered small calzones, and what comes out is a 4 pound monstrosity of awesomeness.
I eat here about once a week and would recommend it to anybody looking for decent cheap italian fare.