Virtuous Pie

Incredible pizza and pasta. Crusts were perfect, toppings were fresh, generous, and flavors were…read morewell-combined. Service was fast and friendly.

I really like coming here when I want a great quality pizza and a side of pasta to go with it…read more This visit, we had the cacio e pepe and two pizzas - The salame and salsiccia & funghi. Everything was great and worth it!

2.6 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest

Small space but charming and stylish.

North and South: prosciutto, burrata, shaved Parmesan, balsamic drizzle and arugula. So delish!

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Outside 9/7/26

Ranch

4.4(234 reviews)

Cute neighborhood pizza spot - the Hawaiian was especially delicious. I don't normally leave…read morereviews but I was pretty disappointed with the lack of customer service provided by the employee at the front of house. Overall felt unwelcome but I'll be back for the pizza!

Detroit Style thicc crust pizza. One of the best pizza spots in Portland. They got crispy and chewy…read moredown on that crust and dough. Got the pepperoni which also has mozzarella, basil, and sauce. They also give you ranch to dip the pizza in. Everything was delicious. Cute little shop. Great service from the folks working here. Hope to come back soon. You can a whole pizza or quarter (which is like a square personal pizza).

Quarter Pepperoni Pizza

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Pizza Kat

4.5(139 reviews)

2.4 mi•Goose Hollow

I've only had delivery from Pizza Kat, so I can't say anything about the location, but the food is…read moregreat. Had pizza from here twice during a long stay in Portland, and enjoyed it both times. The first time, we had a pepperoni pizza, a side of meatballs, and grape sorbetto. We liked the meatballs so much that, the second time, we had the Alley Kat pizza and, again, the grape sorbetto. The pizzas were both excellent--good crust with a great chew, good proportions for the toppings, and a cheese that tasted like cheese. (reductive? Maybe, but so much mozzarella is bland and rubbery that it seems worth mentioning.) The grape sorbetto was an excellent way to finish the meal both times: sweet, but not too sweet, and very bright to cleanse the palate.

I hate to write this review because I was genuinely excited to try this place, but with so many…read moregreat pizza options nearby, this one is an easy skip for me. Unfortunately, this was both our first and last visit. I don't think I've ever disliked a pizza before, but this may be the first one I would genuinely call bad. I enjoy wood-fired pizza and don't mind a little char, but somehow this pizza tasted noticeably bitter despite having very little visible charring. Whether it was the lack of sauce, the sauce itself being quite bland, or simply an imbalance of flavors, the end result just wasn't pleasant. The biggest issue is the value. A $25 cheese pizza doesn't need to be life-changing, but it should at least taste better than Costco's. In this case, unfortunately, it didn't. If your goal is to enjoy great pizza, I'd recommend one of the many other pizza spots in the area instead.

Order Station and entryway seating

Pizza by the slice

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Dining area

Oven and Shaker

3.9(896 reviews)

2.0 mi•Pearl District

I like this place! It has that old warehouse feel, but still modern. I found a quiet time early in…read morethe afternoon on a Tuesday before heading to a concert later in the day. The bartender (Ryan!) was super friendly and made me an incredible Añejo old-fashioned with El Tesoro tequila. Turns out, he knew the co-founder of Tequila Ocho years ago and helped in the early days of the additive-free tequila movement. Anyway, the cocktail was well balanced and delicious! It was now happy hour, so I ordered a gluten-free spicy salami pizza. It was one of the best thin crust pizzas I have ever had! I thought about saving some of it for later, but I inhaled the whole thing. The sauce was perfectly proportioned. The spicy salami and cheese blend was incredible. I highly recommend this pizza! I needed a second cocktail, and Ryan made me an incredible Sazerac. Sweet, but no too sweet, and a wonderful way to wrap up my meal.

I am going to let you in on a little secret. I've been coming here for years, and this place is…read moreconsistently fantastic! This review is broken up into 2 parts. Pizza (Oven) and Cocktails (Shaker). The Oven part of the restaurant name. When it comes to food, I love pizza and that is what I am going to highlight here. They have a nice selection of standard pizza and 18 different additional toppings that you can add so it is super easy to get a pizza just the way you like it OR create something never before seen. It up to you! Don't forget to ask about the daily pizza pie they are currently offering. I am gluten free. I am not celiac. I actively avoid gluten. Their GF crust is a great option. I remember the first time I got it I asked the server if this was the GF crust and they said it was. I was like amazing! Note to self: Yelp does not support emoji in reviews. The Shaker part of the restaurant name For me, the craft cocktails here are spectacular! There is a half page menu with 9 well thought out drinks. It changes regularly. Is it seasonally? I don't know. There are tasting notes and even the actual recipe for the drink! I've never seen that before. If something doesn't suit your fancy, ask for something off menu. I've done it several times and always been pleased.

Bar and kitchen view

Butterscotch Budino

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Additive-Free tequila selection

Wild Child Pizza

4.2(19 reviews)

2.1 mi•Pearl District

- amazing detroit style pizza - the shroom is a classic…read morepizza flavor which id recommend! the cheeses crust and airiness from the dough is to die for! - the italian was also loaded - you can also order online and pick up! - it's inside a bar

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!

2.7 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(802 reviews)

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!

We used to stop here for a slice when we were in this neighborhood shopping in Portland. It was…read moregreat, go in, select a slice, then walk out with a hot piece of pizza. We hadn't stopped in years, but we were in the neighborhood and hungry, so we stopped. I walked in and was asked if it was for "here, or to go". Since we were going to be sitting at a table outside, I said we were sitting out there and didn't know what that was considered. The guy on the other side of the counter said something like, "You think the city puts those tables there and keeps them clean?" and some other rude remarks. Maybe they are trying to be New Yorkers and play the part? I don't know, I was jut put off by it. I waited for them to heat up the slices and then went outside to eat with my wife. The pizza was just "ok" and nothing like I remember. Between the attitude and the quality of food, we will not be returning.

2.0 mi•Goose Hollow, Southwest Portland

Retro Decor

Slice with all the seasonings.

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CALL NOW FOR PICKUP 503-227-5423 SORRY... NO DELIVERY, NO RANCH DRESSING

Gilda's Italian Restaurant

4.5(775 reviews)

I love Gilda's. I would see this restaurant always packed when I was taking the Max back home after…read morework and decided to take my wife here for our anniversary. The service was attentive and warm. They treated us like family and talked with us at length. The food was hot, balanced in the taste and spice, and the pasta was fresh and not boxed. I loved the appetizers like the ravioli and calamari. Fresh, tasty and not to salty. Our main dishes were a variety of pasta and salad. The mix of flavors between the dishes was excellent because many Italian restaurants use the same base and just change it a bit. I am not a fan of that. Each dish should be distinct and I felt Gilda's did that. Take your time there. Enjoy the experience. The dining area is like a dining room in the home and you can tell that many of the guests had been there many times by they way they talked with the staff and where they sat. We enjoyed the dining experience and my wife was treated with respect and dignity.

Ambience and service were great an inviting. Love all the complex flavors in the pastas! Super…read moredelicious and would come again.

Many decorated walls

Tagliatelle with chanterelles

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Spaghetti and Grandma's Meatballs

The Star Portland

4.2(455 reviews)

2.2 mi•Pearl District

The best pizza I've ever eaten (Sorry, New York and Seattle!). The toppings were fresh, and the…read morecrust hand-crafted and outstanding. Our waitress Camille was knowledgeable about the ingredients in both the cocktails and the food. I had a thin crust Vegetarian, but asked her about adding sausage. She told me that the sausage was spiced with fennel and go well the roasted veggies. She was so right!

Food was absolutely amazing and the service was spectacular. It was a quick wait and in walking…read moredistance of lots of other fun places, 100% recommend!

3.0 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District

Decent bar

California deep dish

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Bar area

Life of Pie

4.4(367 reviews)

Life of pie is one of my favorite happy hours as it is 7 days a week from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m…read more everyday. $9 for a dine-in margarita pizza. They also have an assortment craft beers and an extensive pizza menu. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice and heat lamps in case it's a little cool.

My wife and I used to live down the street from this place for four years, so we've had many…read moreexperiences here. They charge a premium, but the food is consistently hit or miss. For example, when the Arugula Salad is made well, it is fantastic. However we have had repeated experiences where the greens are not fresh, or the dressing is forgotten, or there is no cheese. We have had repeated issues specifically with takeout orders, over many years. Additionally, if you dine-in, there is an entire bottle of oil on the table that you are encouraged to use on your pizza. It is delicious, and really completes the pizza flavor profile! They used to automatically include two small containers of oil per pizza if you ordered to-go. Current policy appears to be to not include any oil with the pizza (unless explicitly asked) and to only provide a maximum of two oils (even if multiple pizzas are ordered). I don't know if there is an oil shortage or what, but this is silly for a place that charges so much for their pizza. Life of Pie is a typical Portland restaurant that expects you to tip before you receive your food (and also expects you to bus your own table). To me, this expectation alongside with the inconsistency of the food for the price, is disappointing, and does not encourage people to go out of their way to return. When the food is good it is a solid place, however I would expect much more consistency for the price they command.

Happy hour $9 margherita pizza.

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Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil

Sizzle Pie

3.6(976 reviews)

1.8 mi•Downtown

I don't entirely remember what I got but it was a slice of Buffalo Chicken and something that's…read more"Bee" Slice (assuming honey), butttt it was pretty good! People weren't lying when they said it was greasy but I loved the crunch and proportion of the flavors! The sodas were good but had an off-putting after taste, could just be me though. Overall: Food is good, does the job, and is filling :) Service was good, guy was cool. Inside was a nice retro ambiance.

Solid place to get a satisfying cheap eat. My girlfriend…read morethought the pepperoni pizza was too greasy so maybe not the best place for ppl with sensitive tummies. We came in for the smell of pizza and we're not disappointed. We were greeted by a window with 6-8 different pizza types and two vegan options. I really liked how they had slice options for about $6 and half slice options for about $3. Really accessible for ppl with less than $5 and great to try something you're unsure of. I got a slice and salad combo for $11 that I really enjoyed. There was a lot salad that took up half the plate and I enjoyed the balsamic. The quality of the produce was 10/10. I got a piece with pesto cheese and balsamic. It was 4/5. My other friend really enjoyed the pepperoni. They have a soda fountain of all the jones sodas if that's ur thing. All the staff were really cool and stylish. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back but a solid place to return to if I'm nearby and want something reliable.

Demolition Man

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Tom N.

8 years ago

I have never been treated so horribly by a restaurant before. Your bus-girl with the forehead tattoo needs to be fired. She insulted my girlfriend and told her to "die slowly in hell." All because she accidentally picked up the wrong pizza when her name was called???? Then when i called the manager and complain about the death threat we received from their employee, the manager tried to flip the blame and tell me that we started the hostility? Ridiculous. We came to Portland on vacation for the weekend. I have been vegan for 23 and was really looking forward to our Saturday night dinner at the place I picked out. But you service staff is unbelievably rude and unprofessional and downright uncivilized. . We've had a lovely time in your city surrounded by friendly people. Your bus-girl ruined our entire evening. People like her give "vegan" a bad name. I have never written a yelp review before. But I'm so angry I had to. read more

Aaron D.

114

8 years ago

As much as I wanted to love this place... I just can't like pizza without real cheese. I don't see much point. There are so many other things vegans and vegetarians can eat that just taste better. read more

Leona B.

7 years ago

I had their street corn pizza and bourbon vanilla ice cream. One of the best meals I've ever had. It's reasonably priced for the quality you get. Highly recommend. read more

Joaquin M.

9 years ago

Amazing vegan pizza and ice cream! The cashew mozzarella is delicious, and getting ice cream in their incredible waffle cones is a must!

Matt C.

8 years ago

Easily my favorite spot for vegan pizza in Portland. I take all my friends, much of whom are not vegan, and they always love it.

Madison R.

350

161

648

5 years ago

Really glad we went here to try it out. Fresh and delicious food. Would go back again and try more of the menu.

Phil N.

9 years ago

Yum! Great vegan pizzas. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Trey B.

8 years ago

This place was wonderful. Excellent gourmet pizza.

Pragya S.

8 years ago

Friendly staff! Awesome food! Great for vegans

Christian G.

9 years ago

Vegan pizza done exceptionally well. Brava!

Garrett A.

9 years ago

Both pizza and ice cream were great :)

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