I CANNOT believe that I have never left a review here! I've been coming here for a couple years…read morejust for the Margherita pizza! It's truly sensational and the most authentic I have tasted! When I order I go in person because I have special requests of extra sauce, etc and everyone who leaves this amazing restaurant always raves about it to the staff upon leaving. The best part though is just how NICE they ALL are! I fly from LA just to come get pizza and some to take back. The crust is perfect chewiness and perfection with the right amount of airy and right about of thin and the sauce is amazing! You will NOT be disappointed! They also fulfill my special requests with ease and a smile! I have told thousands of flight crew about this place as it's right around the corner from our layover hotel. I bid this layover ONLY to get pizza. Yes, I gave up a Hawaii, Cancun and Costa Rica trip for this layover for Mucca Pizza, so that should say it all! So appreciate how kindly they treat you when you walk in the door:) amazing staff and owner.

We love their sister restaurant next door so had high hopes for this place. It did not disappoint!…read more Pizza was amazing (although I like it a little crispier) and the pasta is clearly fresh and homemade. Gelato is also made in house and worth the calories! Staff was perfect and the food truly was amazing.

Detroit style pizza. If you know, you know. The crispy…read moreedge, the stripes of sauce, the pillowy soft middle with toppings upon toppings ladled on top. New York and Chicago are still trying to catch up. But we are in the Pacific Northwest, nowhere near Loui's Pizza or Buddy's Pizza (Detroit pizza staples). So many times, what tries to pass off as "Detroit style" falls miles short. Then came "Ranch" where I stood outside and screwed up enough courage to try yet another Detroit style pizza. The interior was small, one wall lined with tomato sauce cans, the menu was bolted to a wall. The smell took me back and that gave me some hope. The pizza arrived at the table, the wife and I have varied tastes so we each ordered a quarter pizza. Mine was pepperoni, the wife had a veggie. The pizzas looked right, square, caramelized crispy edges, heavy toppings... and then on the side of the plate was this cup of ranch dressing. Duh! "Ranch" obviously has to have a good ranch, right? I dipped my pinky finger in the ranch and took a taste. You would not think one ranch can be so far ahead of the others, but ranch is the place for ranch, as well as pizza. My first bite brought a smile to my face, it was just, right in every way that a Detroit pie should be. I have been back to try their #4 pie with sausage and ricotta, and I am looking forward to more trips. If all that was not enough, the service was friendly, the food came out so quick (about 10 minutes) and the place was nice and clean.

Super fast service and super yummy food…read more I always get their #4 because it's so good. It has Italian sausage, red sauce, calabrian chiles, mozzarella, and ricotta on top. A slice of that dipped in their ranch (they give a side of ranch for all pizza orders) is heavenly. Their ranch is actually the best ranch I have ever had. I wish they sold bottles of it so I can have it at home. They also have seasonal specials, like their pickle pizza with hot honey, or the french onion soup pizza (so good). I would recommend doing takeout as there is limited seating.

No matter where you roam, near or far from home, one question must always be answered: where can I…read moreget good pizza around here? If you're in or planning to be in Portland, Oregon, I respectfully and enthusiastically recommend you include Pizza Kat in your considered alternatives. A thin, flexible, and tasty-all-by-itself crust. Tomato sauce that adroitly walks the lines between sweet and acidic, and between supporting the other elements well, fading into obscurity, and overwhelming those other elements. The right amounts of the right cheeses. And fresh, tasty toppings. (Sweet Italian sausage not dominated by garlic and mushrooms worth eating on their own, for two delicious examples.) Even better, prices are reasonable, and delivery is available. We had some delivered to our hotel, and it arrived almost as hot and tasty as we would have expected were we at a table near the ovens. There are other pizzas worth eating -- including the thicker-crust "deep cut" slices available before and after select shows at Revolution Hall. But when you want the thin-crust version done right, Pizza Kat will leave your taste buds and tummy purring, without clawing the life out of your wallet.

Simply delicious pizza. 5 bucks a slice for some of the best crispy pizza in the neighborhood. If…read moreyou're someone like me who prefers to dine in for the perfectly charred fresh pizza slice then there's no better spot. Service is kind, music is chill and overall an awesome spot for a drink and a slice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.