When Slice House Pizza opened its new location in Livermore, lines were out the door and extended around the block.
The new spot is a fast-casual, order-at-the-counter pizzeria built around Tony Gemignani’s big idea: serve multiple classic American pizza styles under one roof, so nobody has to compromise.
The downtown Livermore outpost opened in February 2026, and there was a grand-opening energy that felt more like a block party than a typical restaurant debut. they even had a DJ!
Here’s everything to know about Slice House Livermore. This is a Dining Guide. For our full editorial review, click here.
The Basics
Slice House sits right in downtown Livermore on First Street, in a ground-floor space beneath the Legacy at Livermore apartments. It is an easy walk from other downtown stops, so it works well as a pre-movie slice, a casual family dinner, or a quick bite before you head wine tasting.
The concept comes from Tony Gemignani, the Bay Area pizzaiolo behind the Slice House brand and the North Beach institution Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. Slice House is built for variety and speed, but the point is craft: multiple dough styles, different bakes, and a menu that goes beyond pizza into pastas, salads, and a few treats.
Price-wise, think casual weeknight and kid-friendly rather than “special occasion.” The hook is value-through-variety: you can order by the slice to sample styles, or go big (VERY big!) with a full pie meant for sharing.
The Menu
Slice House is organized around pizza formats more than toppings. You are choosing a style first (New York, Detroit, Grandma, Sicilian), then deciding how classic or loaded you want to go.
Beyond pizza, the menu includes salads, pastas, and a handful of sides. There’s gelato, plus drinks that lean toward craft beer and wine rather than a full cocktail program.
Pizza styles (the main event)
- New York style: thin, foldable, and built for big slices. This is the “grab a slice of cheese or pepperoni” lane.
- Detroit style: thick, airy squares with an emphasis on crisp edges. Great when you want something more like cheesy focaccia than a floppy slice.
- Grandma and Sicilian styles: square formats that skew thicker and heartier than NY style, and tend to hold up well for takeout.
Pastas, salads, and extras
If your group needs a break from crust (or you are feeding kids who want something familiar), the supporting cast helps. Menus for the Livermore location show options like Caesar salad and a pasta labeled Gemelli with vodka cream, plus catering bundles for larger orders.
Best Things to Get
If it is your first visit, the smartest move is to mix styles: one classic NY slice for reference, one Detroit square for contrast, and one “house” slice that shows off what Slice House does beyond the basics.
- The True Italian (Livermore-exclusive slice): A thin-crust New York slice topped with pesto, mozzarella, garlic, tomato, Romano, oregano, and garlic oil. It is the move if you like herb-forward, savory pizza that still feels classic, not gimmicky.
- A classic NY-style cheese or pepperoni slice: This is the baseline order, and early opening-week coverage in Livermore focused on how well the simplest slices landed. When the crust and bake are right, you do not need much else. This is our favorite!
- A Detroit-style pie or square: Detroit is where Slice House wins over people who think they “are not a crust person.” Reports from opening weekend describe Detroit slices as light and fluffy, with toppings that can skew meaty and green.
- Gemelli with vodka cream: A comfort-food side quest that works especially well if someone in your group wants something spoonable instead of another slice. Think creamy, tomato-leaning vodka sauce energy.
- Gelato (if it is available when you go): Leo Leo gelato, which is an easy way to end the meal without committing to a massive dessert.
What People Are Saying
The early vibe is excitement and high expectations, with lots of “worth the wait” energy around the opening and strong opinions about favorite styles.
- People love the variety: Multiple pizza styles in one stop is the headline, especially for groups where everyone wants something different.
- Expect crowds, especially at peak times: Opening-week reports described lines out the door and a real event atmosphere. That’s at least what we observed on opening day. Even after the hype cools, this is the kind of place that can get slammed at dinner.
- Classic slices still get the loudest praise: A lot of the buzz centers on how satisfying the fundamentals are (cheese and pepperoni), with Detroit style called out as a standout when you want something thicker.
If You Go
Address
Slice House by Tony Gemignani (Livermore)
1948 1st Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Hours (reported for the Livermore location)
– Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
– Friday to Saturday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
How to book
This is a fast-casual pizzeria, so plan on walk-in and counter ordering. For delivery and pickup, third-party ordering is also available.
Tips that help
– Go early if you hate lines: lunch and early afternoon tend to be calmer than prime dinner hours, especially in the first months after opening.
– Parking: downtown Livermore is mostly a street-parking and public-lot situation. If you are coming on a weekend evening, add a few minutes to circle.
– Kid-friendly: the menu is built for families (simple slices, shareable pies), and early opening coverage specifically described lots of families in the mix.
– Confirm before you drive: this location is new enough that some official pages may lag behind reality.
Website: slicehouse.com
This is a Dining Guide. For our full editorial review, click here.
