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Best pizza in Portland

60 pizza places that people in Portland recommend on Reddit and X — the real reasons, and the caveats.

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  1. 1.Baby Doll Pizza, Stark

    115 people recommend, 8 warn against it

    People recommend Baby Doll Pizza, and the one listed here is its Stark Street shop. One commenter says its pizza is also served at Old Town Brewing, and another says a newer building is a separate spot under the same operator. Some commenters name it as a delivery option, and two say it costs a bit more than other places but is good.

    Stark

    • RecommendsThe author says Baby Doll was a favourite meal while they lived in Portland. r/Pizza, Jan 2025
    • CaveatSays the Stark location uses DoorDash and relies heavily on app drivers too. r/askportland, Nov 2026

  2. 2.Scottie's Pizza Parlor, SE Division

    102 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    People recommend Scottie's Pizza Parlor, and the one listed here is its SE Division shop; the brand also has a NW 21st Avenue parlor, which a few commenters appear to mean. Some single out the Defino slice. Some say it is not a match for Neapolitan fans or for New York style.

    SE Division

    • RecommendsLists this place among pizza spots to go to instead of the chain being discussed. r/askportland, Dec 2025
    • CaveatFor someone who favors Neapolitan pizza, this place falls short as a choice; they recommend Ken's instead. r/askportland, Jul 2025

  3. 3.Apizza Scholls, Hawthorne

    91 people recommend, 9 warn against it

    People recommend Apizza Scholls, and many rank it among the city's best pizzas. One commenter names the Pig & Pineapple. Two commenters rate it highly but say its thin, crispy crust did not fit one asker's taste, and some mention long lines or dough running short.

    Hawthorne

    • RecommendsPraises the well-cooked, crisp crust, the toppings, and a sauce they call great. r/Pizza, Aug 2024
    • CaveatSuggests the queue there is worse than the one at Dimo's. r/Pizza, Jun 2024

  4. 4.Ranch Pizza

    87 people recommend, 6 warn against it

    People recommend Ranch Pizza, and the one listed here is its southeast outlet; the brand has other outlets that commenters do not always distinguish. Many call the pies Detroit-style, though commenters disagree on whether they are Detroit-style or Sicilian. Some find them too heavy or disappointing.

  5. 5.Dimo's Apizza, East Burnside

    62 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Dimo's Apizza on East Burnside, and some commenters praise its clam pizza, which one notes is not always on the menu. Some point to the spicy pepperoni pizza. One says it is too charred for some, and one did not enjoy it.

    East Burnside

  6. 6.Ken's Artisan Pizza

    55 people recommend, 15 warn against it

    People recommend Ken's Artisan Pizza, and several rank it among the best in the city. Commenters call it a fancier setting than casual pizza spots, and one finds it a bit too fancy. Several say the line or wait is too long, and two call it overhyped.

  7. 7.Pizza Thief, NW Vaughn

    54 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    People recommend Pizza Thief, and the one listed here is its NW Vaughn shop; one commenter says it also has a southeast branch. One commenter praises the Hot Tony and says the gluten-free crust resembles focaccia, and a few name it for salad. Two commenters find it only passable or flat.

    NW Vaughn

  8. 8.Pizzeria Otto, SE Foster

    51 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    People recommend Pizzeria Otto for Neapolitan-style pizza, and the one listed here is its SE Foster branch; commenters also name a Sandy branch. Several single out the margherita. Two commenters rate the salads above the pizza, and some did not enjoy the pizza.

    SE Foster

  9. 9.Escape from New York Pizza, NW 23rd

    48 people recommend, 14 warn against it

    People recommend Escape From New York Pizza on NW 23rd Avenue, and many describe its slices as New York-style, with two calling them huge or hefty. Several mention attitude. Some find it overrated or worn out.

    NW 23rd

  10. 10.Rudy's Pizza, Powell

    46 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    People recommend Rudy's, and the one listed here is its Powell branch. Some praise its vegan options, and some name it for groups. A couple like its sport-bar style pizza, and one commenter likes the pickle pizza. Some found it unremarkable or poor.

    Powell

  11. 11.East Glisan Pizza Lounge

    39 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend East Glisan Pizza Lounge, and several praise its Detroit-style pizza, with some naming its deep dish. Some name its happy-hour specials. One commenter calls the tavern-style pizza the weakest thing there, and one finds the crust bland.

  12. 12.Pizza Jerk, NE 42nd

    39 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Pizza Jerk, and the one listed here is its NE 42nd Avenue shop; commenters also mention another Pizza Jerk near PSU. Some commenters call it kid-friendly. One singles out the cast iron pizza, and one calls the clam pie among the best food they have tasted. One commenter finds the pizza mediocre.

    NE 42nd

  13. 13.Atlas Pizza, Division

    39 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    People recommend Atlas Pizza, and the one listed here is its Division Street outlet; commenters also mention other outlets, including Killingsworth. Commenters name it for delivery and for slices. Two point to the Slusarenko. A few find it only decent or mid-tier, and one strongly dislikes it.

    Division

    • RecommendsSuggests Atlas Pizza as the answer to the delivery request. r/askportland, Nov 2026
    • CaveatWarns that the Killingsworth branch charged more for a slice than its advertised pizza-week price. r/Portland, Apr 2024

  14. 14.Dove Viví

    37 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Dove Vivi, and many single out its corn pizzas and cornmeal crust. Some commenters call it untraditional or a bit fancy. One finds it somewhat expensive, and one says the wait was long.

  15. 15.Boxcar Pizza

    37 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    People recommend Boxcar Pizza, and many point to its Detroit-style pies and vegan options. Two commenters name the Jimmy Pesto pie, one says its gluten-free pizza is great, and another suggests it for gluten-free requests. One calls it very doughy, and some did not enjoy it.

    • RecommendsAte there recently; vegan deep-dish with zesty sauce and soft sourdough crust. Says they would order again. r/Portland, Nov 2024
    • CaveatFound the vegan-focused pizza quite distasteful and disagrees with the praise above. r/askportland, Feb 2025

  16. 16.Rovente

    37 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    People recommend Rovente, and the one listed here is its Hawthorne outlet; commenters also mention other outlets, and one regrets the closed Williams branch. Many call it a budget pick for its extra-large cheese special, which several note is pickup only. Two commenters like it for groups or party orders.

    • RecommendsSays good pizza is plentiful but pricey; calls Rovente's special the one cheap saving grace. r/askportland, Oct 2026
    • CaveatSays Rovente dropped an old deal and raised prices, so it feels less worth the money to them. r/askportland, May 2025

  17. 17.Lovely's Fifty Fifty

    33 people recommend

    People recommend Lovely's Fifty Fifty, and many name it among Portland's favorite pizza spots, including as a nicer night out. A couple of commenters call it overpriced or steep. Some say it is worth timing a visit to avoid a long wait.

  18. 18.Flying Pie, Montavilla

    33 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    People recommend Flying Pie, and the one listed here is its Stark Street shop in Montavilla. Several describe thick, heavily topped pies. Some call it good for big crowds or very loaded, and some call it polarizing or an acquired taste; some warned others off.

    Montavilla

    • RecommendsPoints the asker to Flying Pie as what they want. r/askportland, Dec 2025
    • CaveatAgrees the post is right and says the Stark Street branch is even worse than the one they complained about. r/Portland, Mar 2026

  19. 19.The Turning Peel, Division

    30 people recommend

    People recommend The Turning Peel on Division, and some commenters say it rivals Ken's. A couple point to a weekday lunch deal on the margherita.

    Division

  20. 20.Hot Lips Pizza, Pearl District

    30 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Hot Lips Pizza, a local multi-outlet brand; the one listed here is its Pearl District shop. Some say it uses fresh pineapple, and some mention its vegan options. One says reheated slices turn dry, and one advises against it.

    Pearl District

  21. 21.Life of Pie

    29 people recommend

    People recommend Life of Pie, and the one listed here is its N Williams shop; commenters also mention a northwest outlet. Several single out the margherita, and a few mention its happy hour deal. Two commenters praise the kale salad.

    • RecommendsLists Life of Pie's margherita pizza as a favorite deal with good flavor for the money. r/askportland, Jan 2026
    • MixedSays the pies are great fresh but would turn floppy as takeout, mostly personal-sized. r/askportland, Oct 2026

  22. 22.Pizza Kat, Burnside

    29 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Pizza Kat on West Burnside, and some rank it clearly above Sizzle Pie. One commenter singles out the white pies, naming Get Wild, and another calls the slices delicious. One was underwhelmed, and one thinks it may be too heavy for a Hawaiian slice.

    Burnside

  23. 23.Bellagio's Pizza

    28 people recommend, 6 warn against it

    People recommend Bellagio's, a local multi-outlet brand; the one listed here is its SE 13th Avenue shop, and one commenter mentions a Goose Hollow branch. Several recommend its dough for home baking, and some use it for big orders. Several commenters did not enjoy the pizza.

  24. 24.The Star, Pearl District

    26 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend this Pearl District pizzeria on NW Hoyt, mostly for its deep dish, and a few say it nearly matches Chicago versions. Some find it pricey, and some find it only okay.

    Pearl District

  25. 25.Double Mountain, Woodstock

    25 people recommend

    People recommend Double Mountain's Woodstock taproom for its pizza; the brand also has a Killingsworth outlet that some commenters mention. One commenter names the Truffle Shuffle and another praises the New Haven-style pie.

    Woodstock

  26. 26.Blind Onion, NE Broadway

    25 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    People recommend Blind Onion Pizza & Pub, and the one listed here is its NE Broadway location; commenters also mention a Belmont location. Many praise the crust, and a few name the Hawaiian. Four commenters dislike it, two of them for a crust that is too thick.

    NE Broadway

  27. 27.Grana, Burnside And 28th

    23 people recommend

    People recommend Grana, and several name it for Neapolitan-style pizza.

    Burnside and 28th

  28. 28.Pizzicato, Pearl District

    22 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    People recommend Pizzicato, a local multi-outlet brand; the one listed here is its Pearl District shop, and commenters also name Sellwood and Bybee outlets. Several praise its salads, and two mention a hot honey pizza. A couple call it a mid-tier pick, and a couple mention it is sold par-baked to finish at home.

    Pearl District

  29. 29.Wild Child, Pearl District

    20 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    People recommend Wild Child Pizza, and the one listed here is its Pearl District shop; one commenter says it is also on Alberta. Many name it for Detroit-style pizza, and several call it the best or top spot. Three find it mediocre or too doughy.

    Pearl District

    • RecommendsCalls Wild Child an amazing local pizza spot while seeking a cheaper delivery option. r/askportland, May 2025
    • CaveatSays Wild Child's Detroit-style crust is too doughy and unpleasant, so the pizza falls short. r/Portland, Oct 2024

  30. 30.Red Sauce Pizza, Fremont

    19 people recommend

    People recommend Red Sauce Pizza on Fremont, and some say it serves tavern-style pizza. Some mention its Hawaiian, and some like its salads.

    Fremont

  31. 31.Pizza Baron, 122nd and Division

    19 people recommend

    People recommend Pizza Baron, and the one listed here is the Division and 122nd spot. Commenters call it a nostalgic, retro place, and some say it suits parties or kids. One points to its crisp, cornmeal-bottomed crust.

    122nd and Division

    • RecommendsThe post says Pizza Baron is among the asker's favorite pizza spots locally. r/Portland, May 2026

  32. 32.Crust Collective, Slabtown

    16 people recommend

    People recommend Crust Collective, which commenters tie to Ruse Brewing; the one listed here is its NW 21st Slabtown outlet, though commenters mostly say Ruse Brewing, and one names its SE location at 17th and Holgate. Several recommend its Detroit-style pizza.

    Slabtown

  33. 33.Paladin Pie

    16 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Paladin Pie, a pizza cart on Alberta Street, and a couple of commenters call it their go-to. One singles out the Druid mushroom pizza, and one says its slices recently got smaller.

    • RecommendsListed among places worth checking out for pizza. r/Pizza, Aug 2024
    • CaveatSays Paladin Pie's slices recently got noticeably smaller and wishes they were still the bigger size. r/Portland, Oct 2024

  34. 34.Giants NY Pizza & Subs, Lents

    16 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Giants NY Pizza & Subs in Lents for quality, no-fuss New York-style pizza. A couple call it a good value. Some call it mediocre.

    Lents

  35. 35.Secret Pizza Society

    16 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Secret Pizza Society on NE Glisan, and many name it as a vegan pizza option. One commenter praises its salads, and one calls the Chalupa Batman a favorite.

  36. 36.Mississippi Pizza

    14 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Mississippi Pizza & Atlantis Lounge on N Mississippi, and several name it for slices. One mentions its attached live-music venue, and one likes its large pies. One found the slices bland, and one says its slices used to be better.

  37. 37.Nostrana

    13 people recommend

    People recommend Nostrana for pizza, calling it a nicer, fancier pick, and one points to its wood-fired pies. One mentions its salad and another its wider Italian menu, and one mentions a happy hour margherita.

    • RecommendsTentatively suggests Nostrana for a nicer pizza outing, with Cibo as another possibility. r/askportland, May 2024
    • MixedSays Nostrana serves pizza but its setting is less appealing than some alternatives. r/askportland, May 2024

  38. 38.21st Century Pizza

    12 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend 21st Century Pizza on SW Jefferson, mostly for slices, and one says it comes nearest to New York style on the coast. A couple call it underrated or surprisingly good. One finds the sauce a touch sweet, and one finds it unremarkable.

    • RecommendsThinks this Jefferson shop comes nearest to New York style on the coast; says they visit it regularly. r/PortlandFood, May 2026
    • CaveatDislikes this shop and finds it unremarkable; wrote the name as Century Pizza. r/PortlandFood, May 2026

  39. 39.Via Chicago, Alberta

    12 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Via Chicago on Alberta Street for deep dish, with a few calling the deep dish good or awesome. Three commenters find the deep dish mediocre, poor or awful.

    Alberta

  40. 40.Saraveza, Killingsworth

    11 people recommend

    People recommend Saraveza, a bar on Killingsworth, and several name its tavern-style pizza; one says it is the best of the Chicago-style places they have tried. One recent visitor was disappointed by a poor crust.

    Killingsworth

  41. 41.Yum's

    11 people recommend

    People recommend Yum's of PDX for its Neo-Neapolitan and grandma-style pies, and one calls it the closest match they have found to a favorite Brooklyn-style pizzeria. Two commenters note it is available only on Sundays or in small batches.

    • RecommendsOrdered takeout, loved the mushroom white pizza, and would pick the plain belle over the dressed-up one next time. r/PortlandFood, Feb 2026

  42. 42.Second Oven, Williams

    10 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Second Oven on N Williams for tavern-style pizza, and several praise its tavern-style pie. One suggests the Spicy Chicago. One says it falls short of the craving, and one calls it a downgrade from the Rovente that was there before.

    Williams

  43. 43.Lombardo's Pizza

    9 people recommend

    People recommend Lombardo's Pizzeria on N Lombard, and a couple call it underrated or a low-key local pick. One relays a sibling's view that it is the nearest match to New Jersey-style pizza, and one praises its sauce.

    • RecommendsNow visits this nearby spot, rates it clearly better, and says they're fond of nearly all of it. r/Portland, May 2026
    • MixedSuggests its tomato pie; admits it isn't floppy but says it isn't crunchy. r/askportland, Dec 2025

  44. 44.Pyro Pizza

    9 people recommend

    People recommend Pyro Pizza, a cart at Cartopia on Hawthorne, and several call it a go-to or favorite. One names its margherita and one likes the marinara.

  45. 45.Tastebud, Multnomah Village

    9 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Tastebud in Multnomah Village for its wood-fired pizza, and one calls it the best in the city. One commenter recommends its summer pizza menu, and one disagrees with the top-pizza claim.

    Multnomah Village

  46. 46.Fast Times, East Burnside

    8 people recommend

    People recommend Fast Times on East Burnside for its pizzas, and several call the pizza good or excellent. One mentions its vegan pizzas and another its unusual flavors.

    East Burnside

  47. 47.Pretty Boy Pizza, Division

    8 people recommend

    People recommend Prettyboy Pizza on Division, and one recommends its gluten-free pizza. Commenters call its pies awesome or delicious.

    Division

  48. 48.Fusion Curry Pizza, Sandy Blvd

    8 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Fusion Indian Cuisine & Curry Pizza on NE Sandy for its Indian-fusion pizza, and one says the crust resembles naan. One was not a fan.

    Sandy Blvd

  49. 49.Signal Station, St Johns

    8 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    People recommend Signal Station Pizza in St. Johns. One notes fresh pineapple on its pies and another calls its Hawaiian good. One calls the Philadelphia pizza an all-time favorite, and one strongly dislikes it.

    St Johns

  50. 50.Montelupo, Sellwood Focaccaria

    7 people recommend

    People recommend The Focacceria by Montelupo in Sellwood for its focaccia-style pizza, and one names it when asked about Sicilian-style pizza. One says to arrive early to get a slice.

    Sellwood Focaccaria

  51. 51.Sparky's

    7 people recommend

    People recommend Sparky's Pizza, and the one listed here is its NE MLK Jr Blvd shop. A couple of commenters call it good value, and one says its provolone pizza is amazing.

  52. 52.Tinker Tavern

    7 people recommend

    People recommend Tinker Tavern on SE Stark for its tavern-style pizza, which commenters describe as very good with a thin cracker crust. One ranks it just behind Saraveza.

    • RecommendsCalls this tavern-style pizza the nearest match to the square pies they grew up with in Ohio. r/PortlandFood, May 2026

  53. 53.Pizza Creature

    7 people recommend

    People recommend Pizza Creature on N Lombard, mostly vegan-friendly pizza; one ranks it as the top vegan-cheese pie in the city, and one says a vegan friend strongly endorses it.

    • RecommendsSuggests it as the best bet, believing it still has seitan-based pepperoni and vegan cheese. r/askportland, Apr 2025

  54. 54.No Saint

    7 people recommend

    People recommend No Saint on NE Killingsworth, and one says it suits an anniversary, noting it is small but takes bookings. One mentions its salad.

  55. 55.Meta Pizza

    7 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Meta Pizza in Brooklyn, and some call it a go-to. One praises its spicy lamb and one its saltimbocca pizza. One finds later visits overdone or flat, and one ranks it lowest among local spots.

  56. 56.Pizzeria Stellina, 13th

    6 people recommend

    People recommend Pizzeria Stellina on SE 13th in Sellwood, and one calls it their top pick in the city. One says its crust has strong char, though it is not wood-fired.

    13th

  57. 57.Gracie's Apizza, North Portland

    6 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Gracie's Apizza on N Leavitt, and one calls its Tomato Pie one of the city's best pizzas. One says it is overhyped.

    North Portland

  58. 58.Pinky's

    6 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    People recommend Pinky's Pizza on N Interstate, a pizza and whiskey venue, and one says it deserves more credit than it gets. One finds the standard pie pricey from its website.

  59. 59.Mucca Pizzeria, Downtown

    5 people recommend

    People recommend Mucca Pizzeria downtown, with two calling it a favorite or top pick for Neapolitan-style pizza. One recommends the Caesar.

    Downtown

  60. 60.Old Town Pizza

    5 people recommend

    People recommend Old Town Pizza & Brewing in Old Town, a long-standing local spot, and one calls it the best downtown, with a caveat about a recipe change after its shutdown.

Questions people ask

Which pizza places do people in Portland recommend most on Reddit and X?
Right now the most-recommended are Baby Doll Pizza, Stark, Scottie's Pizza Parlor, SE Division and Apizza Scholls, Hawthorne, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
How is this list made?
It is built from public discussions on Reddit and X — 1019 comments and posts from 890 people in r/askportland, r/Portland, r/Pizza, r/PortlandFood and on X. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
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No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
How recent are these recommendations?
This map was last refreshed November 13, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.

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