Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have practically come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and I added some details about their pies. But not everyone wants a fancy pizza; sometimes you just need something quick and easy. For this reason I named all the restaurants that received over 2% of the votes.
1423 pizza lovers cast votes:
1. Apizza Scholls – 23% of the total
Monday – Sunday 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday lunch 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Apizza bakes thin Italian style pizzas. 11″ pies at lunch. No more than three ingredients per pie, including no more than two meats per pie. All pies are 18 inches. No arguments. You can see the menu options and the reservation information on their website. $20 – $26.00.
- 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215 Map (503) 233-1286
2. Ken’s Artisan Pizza – 15% of the total
Mon- Sat: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wood-fired oven. Pizzas are thicker in style. No reservations. Takeout pizza is only available Mondays through Thursdays for walk-ins only. Takeout pizzas and starters are available on a limited basis when we can handle it. Pizzas: Margherita, Arugula, Soppressata, Fennel Sausage & Onions, New Yorker, Arrabbiata, Bacon, Salami, Prosciutto, Anchovy, Olive.
- 304 Southeast 28th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Map (503) 517-9951 Our review
3. Dove Vivi Cornmeal Crust Pizza – 6.68%
Nightly 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Our crust is prepared by hand using organic cornmeal sourced from Southeast Oregon and Northeast California that is stone ground at Bob’s Red Mill here in Portland. We also use sustainably grown Shepherd’s Grain flour, a progressive alliance of family farms local to the Northwest, and 100% pure olive oil. All toppings are prepared in-house daily using fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. Dressings, marinades, and brines are made from scratch to celebrate the loot of our locale. $23.75
4. Lovely’s Fifty Fifty – 6.15%
Tues – Sun: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
A picture is worth a thousand words.We use organic & locally sourced ingredients in our food & our dough is naturally leavened for good health! 12″ pies $17 – $18 plus extra toppings.
- 4039 N Mississippi, Portland OR. 97227 Map (503) 281-4060
5. Nostrana – 3.51%
Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner: Sun–Thurs 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Fri–Sat 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
It is best to make reservations for dinner hours. Full Italian restaurant is always one of the top in our Best Italian Restaurant survey. Served uncut, thin crisp crust as is the traditional Italian style. Our mozzarella is hand-made daily, with slow-risen naturally leavened dough. Pizzas run $9 – $18.
6. Oven and Shaker – 3.51%
Lunch: Fri and Sat 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Dinner: Sun – Thurs 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
The pizza is basically the same style as Nostrana (above). Pies are $13 – $22 dollars plus extra toppings.
- 1134 Northwest Everett St., Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 241-1600
7. Escape from New York Pizza – 3.16%
Daily: 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- 622 Northwest 23rd Ave., Portland OR 97210 Map (503) 227-5423. Daily 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
8. Flying Pie Pizzeria – 2.99%
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- 7804 Southeast Stark St., Portland, OR 97215 Map (503) 254-2016
- 3 Monroe Parkway #S Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Map (503) 675-7377
- 16691 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, Portland, OR 97267 Map (503) 496-3170
- 1600 Northwest Fairview Drive, Gresham, OR 97030 Map (503) 328-0018
9. Pizzicato – 2.4%
- 17 locations. See website for details.
Past winners:
- 2013 – Apizza Scholls, Ken’s Artisan, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty, Dove Vivi, Nostrana
- 2012 – Apizza Scholls, Ken’s Artisan, Dove Vivi, Nostrana, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty
- 2011 – Ken’s Artisan, Apizza Scholls, Dove Vivi, Nostrana, Hot Lips
- 2010 – Ken’s Artisan, Apizza Scholls, Nostrana
Flatpicker56 says
Lovely’s Fifty Fifty. Especially the margherita (if it’s not on the menu, ask for it).
Karen says
I’ve never seen clan pizza at Apizza Scholls. You sure about that photo?
PDX Food Dude says
I got that photo directly from Apizza, so yes, it is genuine. It sounds like they may not be serving it these days – it would be very seasonal.
william portus says
Muddy Rudder Public House in Sellwood has pretty nice pies, too. And a great rotating selection of regional brews and most nights some kind of interesting live music.
James says
People need to check out East Glisan Pizza. They don’t defeat the top two of the list but definitely challenge 3 onward. Plus $1 pizza slices 10pm to close.
Dazer says
Baby Doll on SE Stark. It’s a block away from Pizzicato but I much prefer it. I’d rank it at #6 or 7 above.
Tom says
Excellent clam pie can now be had 7 days a week at Pizza Jerk.