Pyro Pizza

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Checked this place out after a Hawthorne stroll. It's in a hip little food cart area, at the corner of a block. Parking's not bad, it's mainly the residential spots around the block. We tried this place out, because we've been on a pizza kick and heard good things about it. We both shared a Fennel Sausage pizza, and we thought it was good. It had the nice dark char all over from the wood-fire oven. It was definitely on the lighter end though, and we actually thought it was a bit thin. I wouldn't say I eat a lot in one sitting, but I even thought that one wasn't enough for myself. I wish it was a little thicker or bigger for the cost of $16+. But other than that, the flavors were good. I actually would recommend checking this place out if you like mostly vegetarian. I think only 2 of the options were meat. So yeah, if you prefer a light meal then check it out. read more

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Angie B.

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Really good pizza, really fast. Loved the fluffiness of the dough for sure. Worth $16? Eh, not really if I had to wait long for it. But since I got it fast, thought it was a decent value since the flavor was really good. read more

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Graciela C.

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I'm a pizza aficionado and saw these gorgeous pizzas on Yelp and stopped by. I rate a good pizza place by their margheritas. Is the most basic pizza is good, everything should follow. The prices on their website says $11 but once I was there they list them at $13 which is very high for such small personal pizza. Overall. It was fine. The dough is perfectly cooked and chewy, slightly charred on the sides however it needed a tad of salt and that lil something something was missing. It also needed more tomato sauce and perhaps basil after cooking instead of cooked together. Not very memorable Overall ok pizza but lacked that oomph. read more

Pyro Pizza - Margherita $13 (not $11 per website). Just ok. Lacked oomph. Flavor. Dough texture good. - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Jesica V.

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Five star wood fired pizza experience. I love wood fired pizza and this is one of the best -- or even the best - I've had anywhere in NYC, LA, Seattle or Tacoma. I had the Nonna and I don't doubt that the other pies are just as good. The dough was absolute chewy perfection with the lightest crisp of crust, the sauce was redolent of fresh fresh tomatos and the sharp herbal tang of the basil was so much more THERE than it usually is. I love basil and have always been puzzled why it's so easily overwhelmed on most pizzas. Pyro also serves fresh and sparkly tasting Portland sodas which are better than most. It's located at Cartopia on Hawthorne and is absolutely some of the best cart food I've had in Portland. read more

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Atmosphere: In the Cartopia food carts. There is ample seating and some nice fire pits here, as well as a bar where you can get some beers. One of the nicer food cart pods in Portland. Food: I find that many Neapolitan pizzas are fairly similar and hard to differentiate amongst each other. I thought this was a very good pizza which a nicely crisped crust and not too much crust (that is one issue I occasionally see with Neapolitan pizza). On taste alone, would definitely recommend. Price: I thought the price was standard for a personal-sized Margherita pizza. You can find them a little cheaper after town, but for a normal price this was a fair price. I felt full enough after eating. Service: Food truck so walk up to the counter to order and bus your own tables. Pizza took about 12 minutes to be ready. Parking: Street parking. It's not too difficult to find parking in the area. read more

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Carlene P.

Elite 26 All-Star

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Really great pizza and a cute location, with multiple other vendors and types of food and drink in the adjoining businesses. Our pizza had a bit of burnt crust and I loved it! Probably could have used 1-2 more minutes bake for my particular taste, but very good tasting pizza. read more

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Jan 18 2025 review: It was super cold and I got to try there Marinara pizza- amazing crust and wood fire taste. This place is located inside CARTOPIA which is basically a collection of food trucks. Plenty of seating options the best one are the group tables with firefit. You'll likely be sharing this so be ready for that. Getting a seating could be tough on weekend evenings. read more

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Juhi J.

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Talk about the perfect pie!! Impressed with the quality and awesome texture and flavor of their pizza. I loved the fast and friendly service along with the ability to do a half and half pizza so you could try two flavors! Sweet cart design and loved that they had cold water available from their drink station! One pie could be shared or just be the main meal for a single person! Priced right and a definite must try! read more

Pyro Pizza - Half Margarita and Half Fennel Sausage pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Victoria L.

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Absolutely the best stone fire pizza in Portland. It is a food cart at Cartopia and worth the stop! They also make in house soda's that are to die for! Highly recommend the garlic bread and the margarita! read more

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Clint B.

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Located in the food truck park Cartopia, Pyro Pizza serves some stellar wood-fired pizzas. You'll find nothing but simple, fresh, high-quality ingredients in these pies. Both the Margherita and fennel sausage pizzas were fantastic with their soft, chewy, blistered crusts. Slightly more crispy than a typical Neapolitan pizza, but delicious none the less. And, don't forget to try their sodas. The strawberry lemon, in particular, was really good. Lots of covered seating, but I imagine this place gets busy during peak hours. read more

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Shanez S.

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Hands down the best wood fired pizza I've ever had! I am not normally a big pizza crust person, but this crust was so light, fluffy, and flavorful that I ended up eating it first. Great vegetarian options and decent prices. The food cart pods share a patio that included three fire pits and a heated tent area, which kept us ridiculously warm on a 48 degree evening. We would definitely go back. read more

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Jack H.

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Pyro Pizza is apart of the pod of food carts at Cartopia. They have lots of covered outdoor seating available in the pods. When taking my order, they were friendly and efficient with the timing of the order considering the pizza is cooked fresh in a pizza oven. I got a pepperoni pizza and the quality all around was fantastic. Look forward to coming back! read more

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Joseph M.

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I love this food pod, cartopia. And pyro pizza fits right in. First time customer and I am in love with the 4 cheese za. It was oil based with garlic and blue cheese amongst others. I had the craft sodas...meh. Two people working and gave us a beeper. Love the outdoor seating. With a breeze flowing through it felt like being back in the Caribbean, beach pizza and a beer. The place looked great and had a relaxed vibe. read more

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Danny L.

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Drinks: - N/A Food: - The Fennel Sausage pizza is a must get. The dough for their pizza is so soft with a slight crunch from the charing. The crust was so good, I really liked how soft it was and easy it was to eat. I didn't feel like I was doing a jaw workout eating the crust - The Margherita pizza was okay, I couldn't taste the basil very much but the texture and quality of the pizza was there for sure Ambience: - In the back of the truck there's a big firebrick pizza oven which was cool to look at and watch the employees cooking the pizza in - The woodwork on the cart is aesthetically pleasing, something about it is just so eye catching and charming Overall: This is a must get if you're in Cartopia, the portion size is perfect for one person. DO NOT DO TAKEOUT FOR THIS PLACE, the pizza's here are best enjoyed fresh. Don't let the pizza sit for too long or else the moisture collects in the center of the pizza making it a little soggy, do yourself a favor and visit this place in person and each the pizza right away. You'll thank me later for this. If you are a pizza crust enjoyer like myself then these pizzas are for you. The actual part of the pizza with the toppings is one-bitable so if you're looking for lots of toppings then you might not be satisfied with the quantity of cheese, sauce, and toppings read more

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Jennifer C.

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The pizza has flavorful toppings and the dough is chewy, but the actual flavor of the dough was pretty bland. I got the marinara pizza which is tomato, garlic, basil and grana padano. The garlic flavor is prominent and I loved it. The tomato sauce has good flavor too. It really was just the dough that was the let down. Looks like only one guy is working there but he was churning them out. On a Saturday around 7 there was a decent amount of people and it took about 20 minutes for me to get the pizza. You need to wait close by because they just shout your name. They don't give you a beeper like many other places. read more

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Shih Fa K.

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Ordered an Arugula and Mushroom Pizza: the crust was well-made, and the mushrooms were a good ingredient. The fresh arugula added a nice bitter flavor. I also tried the Portland Craft Soda that they had available: in my mind, the best flavors are Cucumber Lime and Basil Lime. Service was attentive. And the ambiance was a little food cart pod. I am still amazed that they were able to fit a wood-burning oven on a food cart. read more

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Miss L.

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The best pizza in Portland! The dough is perfectly chewy, the portions perfect, the price fair. It's a gem! Go here and enjoy!!! I got the margarita and asked for arugula on top. Yum! read more

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Brandin R.

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Great, simple pizza amazing flavors had the fennel sausage pizza, and a pepperoni amazing would go back

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Dan R.

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Portland pizza #98, on my quest to 100. And as I've gotten closer to 100, planned which the last 4 would be. So maybe expectations make disappointment easier, and that's what happened here. Had the Nonna, which is very pretty, well charred and shaped. This type of pie usually has a thicker crust, and this was on the thin side, with a saggy tip. Despite the fine cooking on the outside, the outside seemed a little under-cooked.The tomatoes were flavorful, tangy, & salty. The provolone--one of the reasons I chose this pie--had fine texture. It didn't help that the worker game me the stink eye when I interrupted his pan washing to let him know I was there. Hope pies 99 and 100 live up to my expectations. read more

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Erin C.

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Hands down the BEST pizza in all of Portland for a fantastic price! The 12" pizzas are a perfect size for a filling meal and every bite tastes like heaven! read more

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Jess A.

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Most excellent pizza. You know how sometimes you're not sure if it's a "personal" size pizza? And how sometimes those can be really small? Well, these pizzas are a great size for a really hungry adult! It's also perfect to share for two adults looking for a little food while having a beer. Great quality, reasonable prices, fast service. Give them a try! read more

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Adam Z.

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I gotta say, I found myself really disappointed after eating here. Before coming I was reading about the good pizza places in Portland and the name "Pyro Pizza" came up. While in line I was texting my friend about how good it looks, and how it's located in this well known food cart pod and the line for Pyro Pizza was longer than all of the other lines for other food carts combined. And then, the pizza wasn't actually good. Something about the pictures are deceptive. Parts of the dough were very cracker-like. Other parts were doughy and pretty good. It was inconsistent though. And the sauce was pretty bad. For whatever reason, salt was the main flavor that came through for me. I know, right? I was looking for some sweetness and acidity, but didn't really get either of those flavors in the tomato sauce. And the tomato sauce was really thin too. It needed some more. If you look closely enough at the picture, I think you'll be able to tell. There were bites that didn't really have any tomato sauce/the sauce was dried out, and the dough was crackery, and those bites just tasted crackery in a bad way. The cheese wasn't great either. I'm not sure how to explain that. The little bits of basil were nice though. Good color, and perfectly crisped. I was also a little disappointed by the soda. It was advertised as "Portland Craft Soda" so I was hoping for some sort of "above and beyond" type of flavor, but I didn't get that. It just tasted like normal, mediocre soda to me. Which added to the disappointment of the experience. read more

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Nick N.

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Wife wanted to come again on our last day here because it's just that good. We determined it's their sauce that really makes the pizza. So fresh and tangy read more

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Rafael D.

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Awesome pie, great char, awesome sauce!!! This spot is well out the way for me but it was worth checking out. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Brooke H.

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Pyro Pizza is a good, solid pizza. It's handmade and wood fired right there in the cart. The ingredients are good quality and I personally appreciate that most of the menu is vegetarian! I had the veggie Bianca and it had pretty decent flavor. The crust is hit or miss because sometimes the inner part is too wet. This one was pretty good. I think it can depend on how wet the toppings are. I think my favorite part of coming to this cart is the Portland Craft Sodas because there are usually so many interesting flavors to pick from. read more

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Steve B.

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I had high hopes. The oven looks impressive as you walk up to order. It's the flavors I have a problem with. The crust doesn't have the right flavor, the sauce is rather bland. I don't feel like I've been transported to Florence that's for sure. Service was OK, I just want a solid pizza. read more

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Adrian R.

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Found this place while walking my dog and loved it! The crust is amazing! Also their house made cream soda was amazing enough to bring me back alone haha read more

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Tri T.

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Best pizza in Portland. Perfect size for a meal. Fast service consider only 1 guy managing the truck.

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Jasmine W.

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Located in Cartopia, we wanted to enjoy both the food pod life and delicious Portland pizza - so Pyro Pizza was just the place! Decently available street parking, opens at 11a for us early-ish lunch birds, split the fennel sausage pizza that was exactly perfect - freshly made to order in their pizza oven, balanced flavors, great dough texture... I was sad when it was over. Casual and plentiful outdoor picnic tables, many of which are shaded (so good spot for both rainy and sunny weather). read more

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Dan G.

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Great food cart -- I arrived after or very close to closing time and he was very friendly and made us great tasting pizza. read more

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Lauren C.

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Good wood fired pizza and open late. The crust is very fresh and the toppings were good as well. read more

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Alyssa C.

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Got the margherita, pepperoni, and mushroom. Size and quality was very reasonable for the price, and all the ingredients tasted so fresh. The margherita was so refreshing, the pepperonis were huge and flavorful, and the fresh arugula on the mushroom was a nice touch. Glad we got to catch this place on our last day of Portland! read more

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Humam T.

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The best thing about Pyro Pizza is their crust. They can put anything on it, and it would still be good. They use a wood fired brick oven, and that's probably one of their many secrets that make their pizza so good. They are also located at a neat food card pod with a bunch of other yummy food carts. There's also a fire pit, so you don't freeze to death during the winter, and an enclosed area, but frankly these days I avoid enclosed areas. The service is always quick and friendly. read more

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Kyle V.

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I ordered the Arugula and Mushroom Pizza and was very happy with it. The staff was friendly and there wasn't a line but there were others waiting for their pizza. It seemed the common issue was how long the pizzas take to come out, even though they have a legitimate pizza oven. The pizza was full of flavor and the crust was great. I loved the mushroom/arugula combo and would definitely get it again. It's a decent size to share with other things or to eat it yourself. read more

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Ada Y.

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The best pizza in Portland! Made my way uptown from West Linn just to try this place out and they didn't disappoint! I had their fennel sausage and veggie Blanca pies. Both were great! Wish I got a sprinkle of Parm in the veggie pie. It's a perfect combination of crunchy and chewy dough with a balance of cheese and veg. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

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Super fast and really good. Excellent crust and flavor. That's all I have to say but this is making me type at least 85 characters.

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Decent pizza in an area with other great food carts. The no-nonsense operator is banging out vegetarian and omnivore pizzas at this location. We had the Sicilian and the Veggie pizzas. The sauce was nice on both. The dough was decent with a thick crust. Certainly a decent pizza in the area, if you're in the mood. read more

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Jozef S.

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Pyro has been on my pizza shortlist for years; you can't go wrong here :) My favorite is the margherita pizza, add fennel sausage and fresh arugula--delicious! Their house made soda is also fantastic, even as someone who normally prefers fresh juice to coke or Pepsi. Tons of flavors to choose from! read more

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Hun K.

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Went to the Cartopia location to try Chicken and Guns last time I was in Portland area. I recalled there was a pizza joint at the Cartopia. Well my family was in the mood for pizza and we decided to try Pyro Pizza based on Yelp reviews. Was not disappointed. Has that brick oven taste and fresh ingredients. If you are into craft pizzas this is your place while in Portland. We had the Arugula & Mushroom Pizza. Nice mix of fresh arugula topping to give it a nutty peppery taste and earthy tones from the fresh mushroom baked on the pizza. Rounds nicely with some acidity and sweetness from the tomatoes. We also had the Fennel and Sausage Pizza to get our meats. Nicely balanced as well with some crunch and texture from the fennel and red onions. Some mild spicy flavors that rounds out the pizza. They offer a nice collection of craft sodas that is refillable. Try it. You'll like it. read more

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1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
Buckman, Southeast Portland
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http://www.pyropizzacart.com/

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Hours

What time does Pyro Pizza open?

Pyro Pizza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pyro Pizza close?

Pyro Pizza closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pyro Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Pyro Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pyro Pizza have catering options?

No, Pyro Pizza does not have catering options.

Does Pyro Pizza serve alcohol?

No, Pyro Pizza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pyro Pizza allow dogs?

Yes, Pyro Pizza allows dogs.

Does Pyro Pizza have TVs?

No, Pyro Pizza does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pyro Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Pyro Pizza has bike parking.

Does Pyro Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pyro Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Pyro Pizza have parking?

Yes, Pyro Pizza has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Pyro Pizza wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Pyro Pizza is wheelchair accessible.

Does Pyro Pizza have free WiFi?

No, Pyro Pizza does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Wood fired Pizza with ingredients that are sourced locally and organically when we can.

History

Established in 2009.

John Eads first started Give Pizza A Chance in downtown Portland in 2007, but soon moved on to Pyro Pizza due to his love for wood fired pizza and a spot outside of downtown. We have been making pizza since 2009 5-6 nights a week for 15 hours a day.

Meet the Business Owner: John E.

I am passionate about food and burning things. I have been involved in food carts for 5 years in Portland and hope to continue to grow as a cook and expand my love for the food and the scene for years to come.

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Oven and Shaker

3.9(885 reviews)

1.7 mi•Pearl District

First time visiting here and it was during sandwich week. Loved the sandwich and the side of fried…read moremozzarella I got. I love sitting at the bar and the service there was quick and attentive. I'll definitely be back for a pizza in the future.

Not only is their food great, the service has been prompt and friendly every time we've been here,…read moreand NO TV!! This would be a good date night place, or really for anyone anyone wanting a calmer, quieter place to eat on game nights. However, they do have a DJ/slightly louder music at the front some nights, so be sure to check for that if you are/aren't in the mood.

Bar and kitchen view

Spicy Salami Special Pizza

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Front desk

Wild Child Pizza

4.2(17 reviews)

1.8 mi•Pearl District

This pizza is so good! We came in about 11:15pm, the place was packed. They had a live DJ playing…read moresome good hits. Lots of college age crowd great spot for under 30. Thankfully we got a table pretty easy. I really wanted to get their mushroom pizza but they were sold out of almost everything. I managed to snag the last cheese and ricotta with arugula. Also got their buffalo chicken special of the day and a bbq chicken pizza. ALL THE PIZZAS DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Every single one was delicious. 100% recommend and can't wait to be back!

Grew up in metro Detroit; the crust is wrong and there is way too much sauce. Places outside…read moreDetroit seem to focus on the sauce being on top, but the crust is the key. The crust needs to be thick but light and airy in the inside, with a crispy, greasy bottom pocked with air holes. The bottom of this crust was smooth, which probably limits how much oil they can use. The sauce was way too thick (about 3/8") and extremely salty. The cheese and pepperoni were ok. Quality of ingredients was good. Overall the pizza was just average, and I would have preferred Jet's. Price was good and 1 pepperoni slice is a meal. I ordered 2 slices and did not finish the second. (For comparison, 2 slices of Buddy's is a meal but I end up eating a 4 square.) Good service, low frills place.

2.4 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest

Pizza corner.

Two slices of pepperoni, one slice of cheese, one slice of veggie, with marinara dolloped on all

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Escape From New York Pizza

3.9(790 reviews)

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Portland is a tough place for pizzerias since the variety & quality is so good throughout the city…read more But for 25+ (35?) years, this little slice-or-whole-pie place in NW 23rd has churned out the tied-for-best pizza in the city. It's true NY style, thin enough to fold if you're walking, the perfect amount of oily, with only the freshest of mozzarella. Slices are available at the counter (and a few stools if you're just having a quick lunch) all day. For a whole pie, call ahead to schedule (503-22-SLICE has been their number since I moved here decades ago) and they'll give you a time generally 20-35 minutes in the future depending on how busy they are. Staff are just like NYC: no suck-up, extra sarcasm, and if you stand at the register for 5+ minutes fumbling with your wallet, they might make a snide comment. But it's endearing grouchy, not really mean, and it adds to the "flavor" of the whole place. Parking in NW 23 is usually very hard. Being a friend to run in while you drive around the block, then enjoy how your car smells HEAVENLY on the way home!

This is really just a question…read more With great loyalty, I've been eating pizza at Escape since 1996 and it's always been exactly what New York style pizza should be. Exactly. It's now 2026 and I gotta ask, have they stopped completely baking the pizza? I'm pretty sure that if a child drew a pizza with a box of crayons, they would color the crust to be brown rather than leave it white. So I wonder, are their pizza ovens no longer hot enough to create a completely cooked crust anymore? Just, what happened? Anyway, now I always scan the pizzas that are out before I get in line. If there's at least one pizza that looks like a child drew it, I stay. If not, I go.

1.8 mi•Goose Hollow, Southwest Portland

Decor

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Gilda's Italian Restaurant

4.5(762 reviews)

Gilda's Italian Restaurant, conveniently located right off the light rail line near Providence…read morePark, was established in 2010 by chef Marco Roberti. Who is very friendly and paid us a visit during our recent and superb happy hour outing. I needed a place within walking distance from my place and also needed something vegan friendly for my friend Nadia. She ordered the magherita pizza without cheese. Aria ordered the gnocchi. I went with the mozerella stuffed ravioli. Portions were generous. Everyone but me was able to finish theirs. I just couldn't manage to eat the last one. The bartender, God bless her, whipped up a spirit forward absinthe cocktail for me that just rocked. There is a long bar and several cozy booths. The verdict: Gilda's is a top notch happy hour spot. Happy hour goes from 4-6. Hit it up y'all. 2026 - Review # 11

After a great visit to Gilda's last night, it is easy to see why it has received 4 1/2 stars on…read morethis platform. It was that good and better. The restaurant is not huge, but has a fun looking bar down the ramp. Our server, J Doogles was tremendous. He very nicely corrected our pronunciation of Gilda's. It is actually pronounced with a J---Jilda's. His timing was perfect. We were waiting for a friend to join us, and he ended up being confused and missed our wonderful dinner. We arrived early and my wife had a Manhattan...with 4 cherries. I had the bartender recommended Vino Nobile. After we realized, our friend was not arriving, we went ahead and ordered. Started with a great bottle of Super Tuscan Campo. So Great. We then had the bread service with Olive Tapenade Oil. Extremely tasty. Also the Arancini's besides being so full of flavor, were huge. I had the Classic Rigatoni Bolognese and my wife had the Tagliatelle Americano. Both were so well prepared. We were full but had to have the Cannoli after our dinner. Oh my...so good. Thanks again J Doogles for being patient with us, thanks to the wonderful cooks who prepared an excellent meal. We will be back.

Many decorated walls

Pappardelle ai Cinghiale

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Spaghetti and Grandma's Meatballs

The Star Portland

4.2(446 reviews)

1.8 mi•Pearl District

I have always been a fan of The Star...specifically the Deep Dish Little Star. Then on a whim we…read moretried the happy hour, deal of the century! The pizza is fab all the time, but when looking for a budget friendly AND good meal, The Star is the way to go!

It has been awhile since I came here. I saw that they had a lunch special and decided to check it…read moreout. $15 for a personal pizza and salad, which is a good deal in the Pearl area for lunch. I had the All-Star, which was primarily a meat pizza. The pizza was good and I even saved some for an afternoon snack.

2.7 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District

Decent bar

California deep dish

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Bar area

Life of Pie

4.4(354 reviews)

Tried Life of Pie Pizza on NW 23rd and went with the all-meat pizza…read more Loaded with toppings--pepperoni, sausage, and the works--this thing was definitely hearty. The crust had a nice chew with a bit of crisp on the edges, and the sauce balanced everything without getting lost under all the meat. It's a solid spot if you're craving a rich, filling pizza that doesn't hold back. Not light by any means, but that's kind of the point here. Good flavor, good portion, and hits best when you're hungry.

Decent pizza. The…read morepizza itself is decent (slightly above average). If you're nearby, it's worth trying. I probably won't come back again unless I really want pizza and I'm in the neighborhood. Crust is a little tough, my teeth got a workout eating it. Girl at the register was nice. There's 1 main negative (I experienced it last time as well) - there's no designated place to pickup your order. There's no "takeout" part of the counter or anybody that asks you. You have to wait until one of the cooks acknowledges you (can be a while), or you have to find that awkward moment to ask the register person when they're in between taking orders. Place seemed clean enough.

Happy hour $9 margherita pizza.

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Vegan pie add mushrooms and mama lils

Sizzle Pie

3.6(958 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

We've been here before in fact at this exact location as it's across the street from Powell's City…read moreof books. The pizza is usually good, it's a joint that has pies on display and they reheat slices as they are ordered... so the key is to look at all the pies and pick the freshest looking ones. The pepperoni in the display case looked like the freshest one so I ordered three slices. My friend ordered 1 cheese and 1 pepperoni after me. He received his slices first, in fact not only did he receive his slices first but he was done eating when we finally received ours... and you would think after waiting all that time we would have got some fresh slices; but that wasn't the case. The slices we received tasted like they were three days old and reheated three different times. The crust was so hard and crisp it disintegrated when you bit into it and they threw a few new shreds of mozzarella on top to make it look fresher (look at pictures). There are so many other great pizza joints in Portland, I don't think I'll be coming back here again.

I have heard about this place for a long time and my companion was craving pizza. Line moved…read morequickly. The cashier messed up in order, but redeemed herself with a free pizza slice. We had: -Green Gobbler -Pepperoni -Vegetarian slice- that was for free Bathrooms were disgusting according to my companion. Seating is tight and strollers had a hard time maneuvering around. Pricing is very affordable with $5.50 a slice, half "cut" is $2.75.