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| - 3.5 stars. Competent pizza shop food at pretty reasonable prices.
The pizza itself is based on a doughy, bready, soft crust complimented by tangy, herby pizza sauce. The cheese is salty and the good kind of rubbery. It reminds me of Little Caesar's almost, but with decidedly better ingredients. It's a big improvement from nearby Antoon's or Sorrento's. Any fare based off these ingredients works well. In particular, their cheesy breadsticks are absolutely delicious and are my go-to option when in the mood for carb laden food.
The other stuff on the menu, such as hoagies, wings, and sides, is done pretty decently. Their buffalo sauce in particular isn't strictly a buffalo sauce, but it's tangy, spicy, and bold. As such, their buffalo chicken hoagie is one of my favorites in Oakland. Additionally, both their standard variety fries and buffalo fries are crispy, well-seasoned, and flavorful. Killer student specials cut prices significantly, so Romano isn't too tough on the wallet.
This isn't destination eating, but if you're nearby it's worth a try.
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