By Constance Rigney, June 9, 2023
A Pizza For Every Personality!
Portland’s pizza joints have been making “Best Of” lists for many years nows, and it’s no surprise to anyone who lives here. You can literally eat your way around the city—delicious pizza pie abounds in every corner of Portland (and Vancouver too)! And, these spots all put their own special spin on what is, arguably, one of the best foods of all time. We have New Haven Style, Chicago Style, New York Style…..square pizza, deep dish pizza, good ‘ol large triangular slices….vegan pizza, gluten free pizza, wood fired….there is a pizza for every personality!
In case you would like embark upon your own city pizza tour (and Vancouver too!), here are some I think you’ll love to introduce to your tastebuds!
N Portland:
The 1905 830 N Shaver st
The 1905 serves up amazing pizza and incredible jazz! This is a treat for your mouth and your ears.
Pizza Creature 7316 N Lombard
https://pizzacreature.square.site/
A wood-fired pizza truck with lots of vegan options (they even have very delicious vegan chocolate chip cookies for dessert). Laid back, a great value, and super delicious. Bonus: Pizza Creature is in a food cart pod that has so many other delectable choices—you could do a mini food tour just in this one spot.
Gracie’s Apizza 7304 N Leavitt Ave
This St. John’s neighborhood pizza restaurant is pretty much a one man show (Craig Melilla) and it it obvious how much love he puts into his pies. You can no longer order online, though you may be able to catch Craig on the phone for a to go order. But why not to come in, sit down, and relax with some pizza for a moment?
Mississippi Pizza Pub 3552 N Mississippi Ave
https://www.mississippipizza.com/
This one is fun for the whole family!! Mississippi Pizza Pub hosts children’s music every week, live events every evening, and is just a great neighborhood hangout. They also have really good gluten free pizza!
NE Portland:
Dimo’s Pizza 701 E Burnside St
Crispy New Haven style pizza—Truly one of my favorite spots! Dimo’s also has great salads and vegan appetizers.
Secret Pizza Society 7201 NE Glisan St.
Specializing in vegan and vegetarian pizza. Unique and delicious offerings with combos you never would of dreamed of, but will be oh so glad you found.
Ranch PDX 1760 NE Dekum St
Hearty deep-dish pizza that is as square as it comes. And, of course, they offer some delicious homemade ranch for dipping.
NW Portland:
Wild Child Pizza 2309 NW Kearney
Square Pizza! Detroit style, thick cut, and they do not shy away from encouraging you to dip that slice in one of their many delicious sauces.
Oven and Shaker 1134 NW Everett St
A long-time staple of the Pearl neighborhood, Oven and Shaker use local ingredients and their 70 year old sourdough starter to make their pizza, and then into their wood-burning over it goes, and presto—perfect pizza. They even have a “beverage director” that curates a lovely drink menu!
Pizza Kat 2174 W Burnside
Pizza Kat is newer to the Portland pizza scene, but they are bringing the pizza love. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, delicious desserts, and a “hidden alley” for outdoor dining on sunny days.
SE Portland:
Apizza Scholls 4741 SE Hawthorne BLVD
Classic New York style pizza and calzones cooked to perfection. Plan ahead, as it can be hard to snag a table!
Scottie’s Pizza Parlor 2128 SE Division St
https://www.scottiespizzaparlor.com/
Giant slices, naturally leavened pizza dough, and they offer “Par-Baked” to go pizzas to finish cooking at home, so your pizza party can still have piping hot pizza!
Nostrana 1401 SE Morrison St
This is Date Night pizza, and likely you will need a reservation, but it’s sooooooo worth it!
They have an incredible wine selection, and you really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu.
SW Portland:
Pizza Jerk 1708 SW 6th Ave
http://www.pizzajerkpdx.com/contact/
Thin-crust, New Haven style pizza. So many vegan options, alongside your classic pizza choices. And, probably the most fun pizza website you’ll see.
Tastebud 7783 SW Capitol Hwy
Pizza and bagels—you could live in a doughy dream for breakfast and dinner at this delicious spot.
Please Louise—Hillsdale 6369 SW Capitol Hwy
Seasonally inspired small plates and thin, crispy pizza—yes please, Louise!
Vancouver:
Julianos’s Pizza 15606 SE Mill Plain Blvd
34 years of serving pizza in a “Classic Rock Environment” Grateful Dead themed with so much for your eyes to gaze upon. There’s even a small arcade.
Pizzeria La Sorrentina 3000 SE 164th Ave Suite 107 Vancouver, WA
https://lasorrentinavw.com/contact/
You may need to grab a reservation for this one, as they are known to sell out nightly.
Daisuke Matsumoto, owner and head chef, was born in Osaka, Japan but was raised on Southern Italian cuisines. His father, Tomio Matsumoto, was one of the first Italian chefs in Japan and a champion chef that won a cooking competition in the early 70’s.
Novano Pizza 110 W 6th St Vancouver, WA
Great pizza and a great location! It’s a perfect spot to walk off dinner and check out Vancouver’s lovely downtown and Ester Short Park, especially if you decide to fill up on Novato’s root beer floats or ice cream scoops after you finish your pizza pie.
Clearly, I am a pizza enthusiast! If you have a favorite pizza spot, let me know–I’m always down to explore a new slice! My passion for pizza is profound (I like alliteration too).
Constance Rigney
Broker | OR & WA
She/Her
What I love about the field of real estate is that essentially, it’s about dreams and possibilities. It’s about finding a space that can support the life you are envisioning and crafting.
Whether purchasing your first home, dialing in your next investment property, or selling your home, my goal as your agent is to be your ally and advocate, to work diligently and creatively to help you through the process. What distinguishes me from other REALTORS®? My style in both real estate, and the rest of life, is down to earth and humorous; my spirit warm and enthusiastic. Being flexible, thorough, ethical, and a topnotch communicator are the cornerstones of my business. I am a dedicated worker and won’t stop until I get the job done! I grew up on the East Coast, but my sense of adventure brought me to Oregon, where I found a richness of community, and a great love for the wondrous natural environment of the Northwest. I spent ten years in this city as a practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, all the while learning about Portland’s neighborhoods, and hidden gems, through the stories of the fascinating people that call this lovely city home. Joyfully part of a dream team, I’m currently partnered with Matt Guy, wonderful human and long time real estate whiz. We work expeditiously to successfully help our clients turn their vision into reality. In my free time you might find me living the VW Van life with my dreamy husband, Scott, and firecracker daughter Roslyn; soaking up the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, supporting local non-profits, or celebrating Portland’s local music scene.- T: 503-860-4293
- constance@livingroomre.com
