Interesting addition to the Oakland restaurant scene - and much needed I may add. There is really nothing compared to Piada Italian in Oakland. It's not fast food but it also isn't a table served restaurant so it really breaks the monotony of the typical 'college town' options.
You stand in line cafeteria style but everything is made to order. The "piadas" are a thin type of flat bread and you have several options for ordering.
I had the Tuscan Piada which was full of flavor and had a nice creamy sauce. I could barely finish it and was definitely full when I left. Other options are salads and a nice array of pastas. They seem to have nice season choices as well.
I'm glad they came to Oakland and think that people who work and go to school here will appreciate having Piada as a dining option.