Amazing everything! We always take friends and family here to have a good time and good eats. Such a nice welcoming and cozy place. It's always busy so make sure you make reservations! I recommend sitting at the bar, you can watch how the magic happens! They are always consistent with their quality and service. You will never have a disappointing time. We've gone here too many times to count. Food: They do an amazing classic Neapolitan style pizza! Classic flavors and fun ones too! They're individually sized pies, so no need to share ;) Appetizers and salads are nice and shareable but not too filling! Service: Love the service. They are always attentive and have a friendly and warming attitude. Olivia is the absolute sweetest! Overall, just go, you'll have a good time ! read more

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I will be honest Grana Pizza Napoletana did not live up to my expectations in the great pizza city that Portland is. I love love all kids of pizza, and the day before had Dimo's Apizza. Recently I've had Una Pizza Napoletana in NYC, both were far and away better than Grana Pizza Napoletana. Somehow the star of the show was the shisito peppers and fennel salad, both absolutely great. I would come back for them, but the problem is the wines to accompany them aren't good, and the pizza is just good enough. Now I love wine with my pizza, I think the menabrea they have is a great option, but if I want a super tuscan that tastes good, let's have that. Instead the wine options all feel too young, and not exciting. I'm not opposed to table wine, but none of this hit in the way you'd want it to. The salads were truly amazing, I'd eat that fennel salad every day and not get bored of it. The chicory caesar was good but not great. The shishito peppers with yogurt were amazing, and the seasoning was so tasty. We got four pizzas, to try as many as we could. The Pesto pizza was good, but not as pesto-y as I would want. It had crust that maybe held up the best. The Diavola wasn't spicy, was way too sweet, and didn't hold up well at all from a crust-tegrity perspective. The Wurst was tasty, but again was a soggy pizza, and the pancetta pizza I believe was our fourth, which was good, not great. If any one aspect was better I think we would have gone with a 4 star rating, but with bad wine, and soggy pizzas we just didn't find it worth returning to. The vibes are good, the service acceptable, but again, it's not anything all that amazing. read more

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FYI, it appears you have a better chance of eating here if you have a reservation. My girlfriend and I arrived as a walk-in Sunday night and originally were told it would be a 30 minute wait, which we were fine with, but a table freed up and we were seated minutes after we put our names down, so that's greatly appreciated! I'm not sure I understand how the service is set up, but we never had a dedicated server, it was just the nice lady at the front that checks people in that served us food. Not a huge deal! Menu is teeny tiny, location is teeny tiny, but food is bomb. We started with the endive salad and let me say, if you're a salt lover, you will LOVE THIS. It was exquisite. For our mains, I ordered the Funghi pizza and my friend got the Diavola. They bring your pizza with scissors to cut it which is fun. Pizza was DELISH. Crust is chewy and airy, the toppings are dense and sooooo good. I ate my entire pizza right there Pricing isn't awful, especially seeing how disgusting our economy is right now (no thanks to trump). $35 for a non alcoholic beverage, half salad and whole pizza. read more

Grana - ENDIVE - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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OH MY GOD THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, service is great, everyone is so sweet and checks in with you and it's so aesthetic and pretty in here and the garlic bread is also the best garlic bread I've ever had, 100% recommend read more

I've been to Grana several times before and have brought friends and co-workers in the past, every visit has been great. This time was extra special because I finally brought my husband. Coming from an Italian family, he's very apprehensive about trying new pizza places and has very high expectations. We ended up having such a great dinner. He ordered the Margherita pizza and told me it's the best pizza he's had in Portland, which says a lot. This time around I tried the Cipollina, which I personally didn't love, the onion flavor was very strong and ended up upsetting my stomach a bit, but that's definitely a me-problem. Next time, I'll just order a different pizza. I still love the space just as much as before: very cozy with great vibes. The service and attention are excellent. I do miss the panuzzos from the lunch menu, though! Grana continues to be one of my favorite places to get pizza, now officially approved by my toughest pizza critic read more

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Food: Margarita Pizza (ie the base model) - nicely textured mozzarella - Crust: Very Bubbly; Enormously bubbly crust, very chewy - Base: a bit thin - Sauce: Good - Base Ingredients: PDX Fresh and authentic - the OOMF: NA - A bit thin outside the crust Tip: I did take out - an egg makes it CLUTCH Service: - Very nice hostess - want to go back and try more. Urban classy minimalist Ambiance: Best place to take your Girl Boss Manager for a modest yet indulgent dinner read more

One of only top artisan pizza place still open on 1st January. We were hoping to get a table but the restaurant was fully booked out. So we did a take out. The ambience and smell of the place really stood out. We got Funghi and Margherita and both of them was really good. Personally I liked Funghi, my date probably kept deciding till her last bite what she liked more. I would love to be back here for dine in experience preferably and hopefully with the same company. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while in the area and we were trying to go there but that wait was way too long. We were very pleasantly surprised and the pizza and Cesar salad was so yummy. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the olives. Very cute date night vibes. read more

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Still elite and delicious pizza in PDX. They were celebrating their anniversary and had some specials. It really feels like a nice candle lit dinner in there and service is attentive, good. Cozy but cool spot. read more

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If you are in the area this is a must try! Open nightly and reservations strongly encouraged. This place is cozy, charming and makes amazing food. The pizza is cooked to order with fresh dough in a high heat fire oven. The options are unique and making a decision is not easy. We started with the endive which is great for sharing, so much flavor! Italian red wine and pizza ... diavola, funghi and nonna were our choices tonight. We all shared. The nonna was my favorite. Diavola had good spice. Funghi has a lot of arugula on top adding to the flavor. Pizzas come uncut with scissors. The crust is amazing. For dessert we got the tiramisu, not usually on my list but came highly recommended and it hit the spot. We sat at the bar and got to see all the pizza making magic. I will be back. They also offer carry out. Enjoy! read more

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Had been eagerly waiting to try Grana and finally made it in last week for an evening dinner. All in a lovely meal and great atmosphere. I will start by saying definitely make reservations ahead of time. We had one, but sitting at the front of the restaurant we counted at least about dozen parties come in and then proceed to leave after hearing about the hour plus wait. The atmosphere is lovely inside. The tones are warm, the art is nice, and the pink tile lines the back while by the pizza oven. We were sat unfortunately at the very first table which is typically not my preference but I understand given the time of day. The chef's counter looked like a fun option if you wanted to mingle a little more and the owner I believe was the one cooking up the pies which is awesome. Food overall was super tasty. It's a lighter and doughier pizza than folks are maybe used to. Certainly more authentic neopolitan style. The flavors were rich and tasty. Dough had good flavor and the tomato sauce you could just tell was fresh. We wound up getting two pizzas and an app which I think is the right amount for two folks to share. The white bean spread was a delicious starter and came with tasty bread. Service all around was great. Wait staff were kind and efficient. If anything I wished less folks had come in to ask about availability because it meant the cold air kept leaking in but I understand that isn't in control of the restaurant. Great date night spot overall! read more

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Standardized Yelp Review Food/Drinks: 5/5 Wow. That is all I can say and it was incredible. Everything was delicious. Nothing was too oily or greasy. The dough was great! Service/Ambiance/Value: 5/5 Service was great! Very well-lit and in a nice neighborhood. Easily accessible. We went during one of their last lunch services, allegedly. Great food for value. It was very worth it. Overall Comments: 5/5 Exceeded expectations. Will refer friends and definitely return. read more

We'd been wanting to try Grana for a bit & will definitely be back! The interior is simple but cozy with a laid back welcoming feel. We had a reservation & snagged a nice quiet table against the wall near the counter. It was full when we arrived, but not too loud which was great. If you're able to make a reservation in advance it'll save you from waiting, it's a small space so it seemed to be a bit of a wait for walk-ins during the rush. The food was as good as we'd hoped. The Caesar was a lighter take on the classic, love that it wasn't totally saturated in heavy dressing. We ordered two pies, both very different & both delicious. My favorite was the Diavola, wonderful flavor with a hint of heat! These are definitely pizzas where the crust is worthy of being eaten. I wish I'd saved room for dessert, the tiramisu looked delicious. Next time! read more

Grana - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pizza is my absolute fave food. Grana is a lovely restaurant tucked close to the 28th corridor of restaurants. With no reservation we were quoted a 45 minute wait on a Sat night. With plenty of bars around we headed to one to enjoy a drink. They text you when the table is ready which is super convenient. There were plenty of tables outside so I regret waiting an hour for an indoor table, but the restaurant is so inviting inside. We shared two pizzas, a white bean antipasto and two glasses of "red wine." They have a number of bottles and then a red, white or prosecco for individual glasses. The red was a cheap Italian varietal and not very good. The white bean antipasto was absolutely delicious and a very generous portion. The pizza itself had a nice flavor to the dough and toppings. The margarita was a bit sparse on toppings, but I liked the flavor nonetheless. The deal breaker was the cook on the pizza. It was very undercooked and raw dough in many parts. For that reason alone it's hard to recommend Grana, but there were many things we enjoyed about it. read more

Highly recommend making a reservation. Other reviewers commented negatively on the customer service, but we did not have that experience at all. Our server was very pleasant and checked in on us numerous times. It never crossed my mind to squeeze fresh lemon juice on my olives but now I will! Pizza dough/crust is soft and chewy, airy, ingredients were fresh, and I like the little pockets of burnt crust. read more

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Grana adheres to the rule of thumb of having a small menu to ensure that everything is done right. They truly pull it off. My only quibble can be found outside the doors - parking in this neighborhood always seems to be a challenge. The large parking lot on this block is designated for the other businesses, and street parking can be highly unpredictable. But once you've found your way inside, all is well. Service is attentive but never hovering, the space is bright and comfortable, and the food is fantastic. We tried two different pizzas, neither with red sauce, and they were delightful. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what else they do well at Grana. read more

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Grana is a truly incredible pizza spot! I had it on my list during my trip to Portland, and wish I had gotten here sooner! It's some of the best Neapolitan style pizza I've had, including some of the top-rated Neapolitan places in NY and LA. I arrived right at 5:00 when they opened, and was seated at the chef's counter. Instead of a bar, you sit around the pizza-making area, complete with a beautiful oven. I started with their selection of warm mixed olives, and ordered the Nonna pizza, which was phenomenal. Don't miss out on Grana! read more

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Been a long over due visit and although the pizza didn't meet or exceed expectations but definitely can't tell by long wait times and highly over hyped but love love love the vibe and staff!! So much so the FOUR stars because of staff PIZZA was unfortunately good but not great...Sorry!! So wanted to love it but was just OK? read more

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Exquisite. 11/10! No notes. Panna Cotta is the best I've ever had. Even if you have your own lil pizza oven, you're not making better pizza than they make here. read more

One of those difficult reviews: pizza is definitely one of the best in Portland, but service needs an adjustment. If you want customers to check-in first before ordering and paying via your stupid QR code when sitting outside then I suggest some signage. Our misunderstanding of this non-stated rule resulted in the female "hostess" sporting a major attitude the rest of the meal, she just couldn't let it go. Not one outside table was taken, so we sat, we ordered via your low-touch system (you know, provided revenue to your business), we got reprimanded. We apologize for our crime. That said. the fennel citrus salad was wonderful. And the pizza with dill, egg, and prosciutto was excellent. I can't think of a better wood fired/Napoli style pizza in town, and I've had many. This is meant to be eaten very hot, but the light and airy crust still retains is softness when cooled. Unlike the aforementioned employee, the guy who brought the salad was very pleasant. It may take a few tries, but parking isn't too bad. This kind of pizza come out fast. Five stars for the food, two for Ms. Attitude. read more

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Secret is out on this place. Everything here in incredible. Sit at the counter and watch the action. read more

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My husband and I really enjoyed our meal at Grana! We needed a quick but nice place in the area, and we were able to make a reservation for 6pm on a Friday the day before, which is often rare for good places! We knew we weren't going to take leftovers, so we ordered conservatively to share; an app, a salad, one pizza and one dessert. My husband had a glass of the house red and it was great. We ordered and found the pace of the courses perfect. We got the burratta appetizer. It came atop balsamic and was topped with poppyseeds, and was served with some toasted baguette. Nothing mind blowing, but enjoyable. Lots of cheese for the bread serving, so my husband ate the leftovers with his pizza crust. We got the citrus and fennel salad. It was fantastic - we enjoyed it immensely. If you like the description, you'll like the salad. The citrus and fennel were great offsets to the richness of the cheese and nuts. For our pizza, we chose the Nonna. Toppings aside, the crust was perfect. Thin in the center, with a thicker, pillowy crust. As for the toppings, they were unique and delicious. Never had a pizza like it - and we really like pizza. While this was a more sophisticated flavored pizza, we agreed our kids would love one of the more basic options. Finally, dessert. My husband loves tiramisu, so we had to give it a try. I really enjoyed the pistachios on top. As far as the actual tiramisu layers went, it was good. I didn't seem as enamored by my husband, and to make a point, I showed him some of my ladyfinger that was pretty dry still. He was suprised and turned the dish around to show me his side, with ladyfingers that were thoroughly moistened (as I would expect). The couple next to us actually laughed and said they came to the same realization. Not a big enough deal to take away from our overall enjoyment though! We love to try new places, but it will be very tempting to return to Grana! read more

I don't get the buzz around this place. It's supposed to be one of the best pizzas in the world? It's not even the best in this part of town. And neither is it one of the best of its style -- wood-oven Neapolitan -- in town. (I would put Otto's, the Turning Peel and Pyro ahead of it in the Neapolitan category.) The pizza is kinda soft and doughy. The atmosphere is upscale from when this was a Pizzicato. Now it's a date place. I got my pizza to go, so maybe I missed out on the other joys of dining there. It seemed cozy and romantic. The servers seemed friendly and helpful. The online ordering worked fine. You're in the heart of swinging 28th and Burnside, so it might be a convenient place to grab a pizza after a movie at the Laurelhurst, shopping at Music Millennium, or having other fun in the area. But you do have at least three other pizzerias nearby, all good in their own ways: Baby Doll (New York style thin crust, good bar attached and lots of outdoor tables), Ken's Artisan (more upscale than Grana, similar pizza) and Bull Run (thicker crust, popular for slice orders and outdoor dining). read more

Grana - $22 for this -- $18 base price for Margherita, plus $4 for anchovies - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It is a hard thing to open a gourmet pizza joint in Portland where there are so many prime spots already. And to open one literally in the shadow of Ken's Artisan Pizza is another level of panache entirely. I do have a lot of "respect for the craft" that's on display as soon as you walk in through the doors. The crust tastes fresh, is fluffy, and has just the right amount of char you want from the wood fired oven. Each pizza has a very distinct set of ingredients, all of which are fresh and perfectly proportioned on top. I suppose my lack of enthusiasm for Grana comes from the fact that what it has to offer isn't all that different from many other pizza places in the city and the pizza lacks a certain zing in flavor. What's the point of assembling the parts in a technically perfect manner when the sum of these parts lacks a vibrant soul? While eating here I was reminiscing about the hot chili oil I used to douse on my saucy Margherita at Life of Pie pizzeria, or the steaming, fluffy cloud of eye brow raising goodness that's in every bite of Ken's. I hate to leave a less than stellar review, but I will say that Grana has got the goods to bring me back and give it another shot. read more

Grana - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Nice to have an obtainable pizza spot. Lots of nice pizza in Portland, but this place is a bit more "kitchen forward" while having a decent amount of seating. We came in with no reservations, and given an option to seat if would could leave in an hour/2. As fast as the chef was, that was no problem. Definitely will be making reservations for our next pizza night! Oh yeah. The pizza is amazing! Salad as well!! read more

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Probably the best Neapolitan pizza in PDX. This place and La Sorrentina in Camas, Wa are the best. Everything we've eaten here (now three times) is great. Also, the wait staff is super friendly every time. Like we want to be friends with all of them ;) read more

Went here for the first time and thought it was very good. We had the Diavola and classic Margherita pizzas. We also had the warm olives and the burrata to start - everything was excellent. The ambiance is nice though it's a smaller restaurant so I'd probably get a reservation on the weekends. We found the service a bit slow but it was fine - just don't be in a hurry. Everyone was very friendly. Would go here again. read more

Right off the bat, my salad plate was dirty-- it looked like it might have skipped the dishwasher, with some crusty food still on it. Thankfully, the staff quickly took care of it. We love sitting at bars, but when we arrived without a reservation, we learned the bar seats were fully booked. The bar itself is located at the front of the restaurant, with tables running along the side. Despite it being a busy Sunday afternoon, we were seated right away. The menu had so many great options that it was tough to choose--a problem I actually enjoy! We started with the Burrata cheese plate, which was good, though not quite as creamy as we had hoped. Next, we shared a delicious bottle of wine and the Nonna pizza, adding two eggs. The eggs were a great choice--they really enhanced the dish. Overall, it was a solid dining experience at a good restaurant! read more

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Ok wow, the portafoglios? More like portaforget about going anywhere else for lunch! I've now tried all three of their portafoglios, or "hand pizzas". These are essentially personal Neapolitan pizzas, wood fired in the oven and folded into a little triangle shape which is perfect for snacking on the go. The folded shape consolidates the cheese/sauce/toppings into bites that are more satisfying than a normal pizza; maybe New Yorkers are on to something with their folded slices? Even better, due to how it's folded, what would normally be the crust of the pizza is now the top, which here is topped with a creamy pesto sauce and shredded cheese. This is so great for me because as a crust-hater this makes the crust infinitely more enjoyable. Now that I've tried all three types (the "standard" Margherita, the meaty/spicy Diavola, and the "white pizza" Bianca) I was expecting to come here and provide the definitive rankings... alas they were all so good I can't pick a favorite! Oh well, guess I'll have to circle back for another tour through Napoli. Shucks :) read more

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I've eaten plenty of pizza in my long life, but rarely wanted to spend time reviewing. Grana is so good I just have to say so! From the beautiful and incredibly fresh and artistic Caesar salad to the refreshing Amaro Soritz, the beginning moments were superb. The ambiance is cozy and charming and the staff so professional and friendly. When the pizzas came we were stunned. Lusciously topped with fresh and delicious cheese and gourmet garnishes, we immediately made use of the scissors that came on our plates and began cutting and devouring our slices. Wow. Just wow! Get your reservation now. read more

Grana - Amora Spritz - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I really needed Grana to be worse. I needed it to be so far off base that I could easily skip it for a Jersey/NYC slice at Baby Doll, a Sicilian at Bull Run, or a rainy day senior special during non-tourist season at Ken's (I'm not going to Dove Vivi because I enjoy pizza). But no: The place had to come through on several levels. But let's start with a topic that the two-star voters aren't necessarily wrong about: The crust. It's airier and spongier than it should be, but by no means undercooked. It's a damned shame because it's holding this lovely array of cured meats, hot honey, white pie, and other combinations that Grana excels at. Also, as others have mentioned, it rewards those who travel light. If you're a party of two or fewer and can clear out of there in less than an hour, you can enjoy your burrata, your pizza from dough to plate and your glass of Piedmont Barbera at the bar with no issue. If you're from the neighborhood and just want to eat solo, they'll pull you over a stool. It's a lovely little dining room that's also the only place in the city that knows what panuozzo is. Granted, it's going to hit you with a $13 premium for it, but that's what you get when a lunch item that's a fixture elsewhere is so rare here that it's basically a delicacy. I'm not going to lie: I'm not going to schlep up to Otto if I'm at the Laurelhurst because the crust is slightly more sturdy. I'm not going to go to Pyro if I'm not getting a lamp at Lounge Lizard because who has the time to wade through that mess? Grana's somewhat spongy crust is offset by all of the effort it's putting into the other elements of its pizza and the overall efficacy of the shop. I love that I've complained so much about Italian-American food in this town that the stretch from Baby Doll to Providore is basically Little Italy now, and Grana has earned a place in the rotation that 'medigan Pizzicato never occupied. read more

Small but elevated pizza spot in a good Mecca. The quality of the dough is fantastic, so great score for that! It's chewy, crispy and charred. The pizza options were delicious as were the salads. I just wish it was less crust and more toppings. Service was good, scissors were provided for easy dividing. This was a great spot for our group of 6 and being able to try multiple pizzas! It would be a great date night spot read more

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Grana was a secret love for us until it got ranked as one of the top 50 pizza spots in the country. There are so many amazing restaurants on this block, and Grana fits right in. The pizza is fantastic, but the Caesar salad is out of this world. Unlike most Caesar's, Grana's is light and refreshing. As a usual crust hater, I could not stop snacking on the Neapolitan style pizza's outer edges. With a small dedicated staff, ordering from the tables QR code is required. Get a reservation, and try this tiny previous hidden gem. read more

Place looks so clean design, great atmosphere amazing kind friendly service and mainly the food was amazing good, we had margarita pizza half Caesar salad, it was perfect. We will definitely come back next week. I would give it more than 5 star. I found about this place from Katie food critc. https://www.instagram.com/foodcritic_katie?igsh=MnFwMWljYzlwbms2 and I had to try it, she said it was so good and I am glad we stopped by today. I forgot to take pictures but I will next time. read more

I was so excited to try this place out for being in the top 50 best pizza places in US. However, i was disappointed. The flavor profile is there but the dough was soggy in the middle that it flopped down when picked up and then all of your toppings fell off the pizza. There should be some structure to the dough. It was either under cooked or drowning in the sauce they put on. read more

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I've probably been back a minimum of five times now, and having been to Italy and eaten pizza there - Grana is probably one of the best that I've tried in Portland. You can't go wrong with any of their flavors, but when I'm missing Naples, the Diavola and Margherita are the go-to's. Highly recommend trying their specials and the Bianca as well - again, can't go wrong with any, they're all so tasty. If you're planning on heading there for dinner, grab a reservation to ensure that you have a table as the space is small, but very cute and cozy. Service is always great every time I come and I'm already looking forward to the next one. For now, ciao! read more

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A new shop at the PSU Farmers Market! Their concept and menu are very enticing. They fold a 10" pie so that you can easily eat it while purusing the park. All their pies are made fresh to order too. We tried the Rick & Morta which was a ricotta, mortadella, and pistachio combo. Sounds delectable but, unfortunately, not as great as it sounds. The flavor just wasn't their. Not sure if the toppings they used weren't the best but nothing worked together. The dough was bland and bready. Mortadella just tasted plain and there was no pistachio to be found. I also didn't like the balsamic glazed they added, would have been better without it I think. They have other pies that sound delicious as well, in case someone would like to try them out. Probably a one and done for me. read more

Grana - Rick & Morta - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went for lunch on a heat wave weekday. I read about their folded lunch pizza when they launched and had to have one, but it's taken me this long to come. It's a elegant little space, and it was nice and cool inside. The qr code ordering was simple enough, and food came quickly. I loved the chicory ceasar! caesar salads are often too creamy and pungent, and this had very fresh endive and chicory and just enough dressing to make it delicious. The pizza came, and damn, the pie itself was incredible. Chewy sour dough, a little crispy and also a little runny in the center. The folded sandwich was a bit to much for one - I ate about 2/3rds. I got the mortadella, which had a slight pistachio spread. Like the salad, the ingredients were pretty much left to tell the story; sauce and spice and salt were left to a minimum. I completely respect that, and it was so tasty, but just a bit more oomph would push it over. I think I'll sneak in my own Maldon next time. read more

This little place packed a big punch. Incredible service, food and wine. Hand tossed crust and scissors provided! read more

Grana - Pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We came because of the recent national rating and were so happy we did! The pizza of course was amazing but the ceasar salad was the star of the show for me. I would drive a really long distance for that ceasar salad. The olives in it were delightful and my husband will be back to pick up many to-go orders of that specifically. read more

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