Portland's Top 10 Pizza Spots: A Slice of Heaven in PDX
Ah, Portland! Known for its hipster vibes, stunning natural beauty, and, believe it or not, its ridiculously amazing pizza scene. If you're on the hunt for the best pizza in Portland, Oregon, or just daydreaming about the next cheesy slice, you're in the right place. Let's take a pizza tour of the Rose City, shall we? Here's a list that's sure to tickle your taste buds
1. Apizza Scholls
Apizza Scholls is a temple of tradition where the balance of a crispy, chewy crust, sweet, acidic tomato sauce, and creamy, molten mozzarella comes together to create a symphony of flavors. Their "Apizza Amore" is a standout, with the smoky, rich capicola adding a spicy kick that complements the delicate crust.
2. Ken's Artisan Pizza
Ken’s pies speak the language of complexity with a wood-fired crust that's airy and lightly charred. The fennel sausage pizza offers a mouthful of umami with savory sausage, caramelized onions, and a dusting of fennel pollen that brings a bright freshness to each bite.
3. Lovely's Fifty Fifty
Lovely's pizza is an ode to the Pacific Northwest’s bounty, with handpicked local ingredients that vary with the seasons. A bite of their nettle and morel pizza is like a walk through Portland’s forests, earthy and wild, with a melting pot of textures from crisp crust to the velvety cheese.
4. Life of Pie Pizza
Life of Pie offers a margherita that's a master class in simplicity done right. The tomato sauce is bright and tangy, the mozzarella is delightfully stringy and milky, and the basil offers a refreshing pop, all carried by a crust that’s charred in just the right places.
5. Sizzle Pie
Sizzle Pie takes the vegan pizza to new heights. Their 'Rabbit' pizza brings a garden of flavors to the forefront, with a variety of vegetables that maintain their crunch and vibrancy, perfectly balanced with the tang of the marinara.
6. Assembly Brewing
Assembly Brewing specializes in Detroit-style pies with their trademark frico crusts that are a textural wonder, crispy and caramelized on the edges, soft and airy in the middle. Toppings like spicy pepperoni are elevated with a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet and fiery flavor profile.
7. Baby Doll Pizza
Baby Doll’s New York-style pizza transports you to the East Coast with each bite. The pepperoni pizza here is a study in the beauty of grease-chalices that pepperoni slices become, pooling just a touch of flavor atop a cheese-laden, foldable thin crust.
8. Scottie's Pizza Parlor
Scottie’s Pizza is where the classic Italian-American pizza gets a gourmet twist. Their "Tartufo2" pizza with truffle cheese is a rich and earthy flavor bomb, complemented by the subtle tang of the tomato and the robust flavors of garlic and mushrooms.
9. Red Sauce Pizza
Red Sauce Pizza is where the crust is thin, the edges are crispy, and the sauce reigns supreme. Their Meatball Ricotta pizza is hearty and satisfying, with the brightness of the tomato playing off the richness of the meatballs and the creaminess of the ricotta.
10. Pizza Jerk
Pizza Jerk defies tradition and wins. The Bahn Mi pizza is a thrill ride for the taste buds with its clever combination of Vietnamese flavors on an Italian base, featuring the crunch of pickled vegetables and the punch of cilantro, rounded out with the creamy coolness of sriracha mayo.
In Portland, the pizza isn't just food; it's a canvas for chefs to showcase their mastery over dough, sauce, and toppings. Each pizzeria is a beloved chapter in the city’s culinary story, inviting pizza lovers to explore the depths of flavor that can be achieved in a single, perfect slice.
Christine Binge
Leading Real Estate Agent in Portland
