North Beach Pizza Moved to New Berkeley Location

The local pizzeria has secured a new space on University Avenue after signing a lease this October.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Gouache-painted illustration of a fresh pizza on a wooden peel, symbolizing a local restaurant relocation. — North Beach Pizza is relocating its Berkeley operations to 2072 University Avenue, occupying the space formerly held by Bobby G's Pizzeria. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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North Beach Pizza is relocating its Berkeley branch to 2072 University Avenue, the former site of Bobby G's Pizzeria. The restaurant, founded in 1982, expects to begin service at the new address within the next few weeks.

Why it matters

The move marks a return to the University Avenue corridor for the pizza chain, filling the vacancy left by the closure of Bobby G's Pizzeria in April. The expansion allows the business to transition away from its current site at 2420 Shattuck Avenue.

The pizza chain has operated for 44 years since its 1982 founding. The new storefront at 2072 University Avenue replaces a previous location at 1598 University Avenue.

The players

Altamir Souza

He is the founder who established North Beach Pizza in 1982 and currently owns one restaurant location.

Ramirez family

They are the owners currently operating seven North Beach Pizza locations.

The details

Owners have signed a lease for the new space and are currently completing renovations to prepare the store for customers. This move consolidates the chain's presence in Berkeley as it departs its current operations at 2420 Shattuck Avenue.

North Beach Pizza was founded in 1982.
Bobby G's Pizzeria closed in April 2026.
The new lease for 2072 University Avenue was signed in October 2026.
The new restaurant is expected to open within the next few weeks.

Market Landscape

This transition mirrors a broader trend of established local dining institutions adjusting their physical footprints to secure better-positioned real estate. By moving into a high-visibility corridor, the chain aims to maintain its competitive standing against other regional pizza operators.

Berkeley customers should prepare for the transition as the restaurant moves from its Shattuck Avenue address to the new University Avenue storefront. While menus remain standard, patrons can anticipate a change in location for dine-in and pickup services in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Moving into established commercial spaces helps businesses maintain continuity with their existing customer base while upgrading their operational environment. Residents can look forward to the return of a legacy pizzeria to one of the city's main corridors.