We came on weekday evening around 6pm w/o reservation, the wait time given was 45 mins but ended up being 50 mins. We used that time to walk around the block and discovered 50 licks (yummy icecream place with unique flavors) at a nearby beer garden. We sat at the bar. The servers were friendly and service was fast. The ambiance inside was lively - you can see fresh pizzas being assembled in the kitchen. We ordered the Arriabiata pizza and it was absolutely delicious! The crust is thin, loaded with fresh toppings, and not too greasy. Each pizza comes with a side of flaky salt and red pepper flakes to dip each slice as desired. I'm not a big pizza person, meaning, I don't crave it. But, I wouldn't mind coming back here often to try all of their pizza flavors. Would recommend! read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Arrabbiata - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was getting late. I set the pace. Needed pizza right away. A good one, bold. Ken's the place, I was told. I went there swift and hurriedly, Alas, no pizza gluten free! read more

I checked Yelp to see who makes the best pizza in Portland, and Ken's popped up in the number one spot. I can confirm that Yelp, locals, and visitors are right. The pizza is phenomenal. It's wood-fired, Neapolitan-American in style, thin, and beautifully blistered around the edges. The toppings go beyond the usual suspects, and I love that they offer seasonal goodies. The whole place was loud, and so alive with happy people stuffing their faces. The only downside is that they don't take reservations, so waits can stretch to an hour. We got lucky and scored two seats at the bar and only waited about 15 minutes on a very busy Saturday evening. There's free street parking all around, but keep in mind the neighborhood is popular and busy. You might circle a bit before snagging a spot. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. read more

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The only reason I didn't give this restaurant five stars was the check-in process, which could use significant improvement. At first, I didn't feel like a valued customer. Fortunately, those concerns disappeared once we were seated. Parking can also be a bit challenging. That said, the food was outstanding. The pizzas and appetizers were top-notch, and the ice cream was an excellent way to end the meal. Once we were seated, the service was attentive and very good. The restaurant was bustling, creating a lively atmosphere. We ended up eating outside since it was the first seating available, and we enjoyed our meal there. read more

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There's a reason Ken's is so popular. Several reasons actually. It's damned delicious, the service is wonderful, and the vibes are immaculate!! When we arrived after 7 pm on a Saturday night, I expected the place to be jumping, which it was. However, the dining gods showered favor upon us, because we walked in, were immediately greeted by a friendly front-of-house staffer, and shown to a perfect shady outdoor table for two. (And given that Portland is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave and it was nearly 90° today, it was appreciated!!) Our drinks and an order of Caesar salad arrived promptly by our very kind server. The salad was everything you want in a Caesar- creamy dressing, sweet lettuce, crispy but not dense croutons, and plenty of yummy shaved Parmesan cheese. We decided on the Mushroom pie and the Mortadella/Pistachio pie. Both were piping hot and delicious with a perfectly crisp/blackened crust. I will admit the only flaw in my mortadella pizza was that I found it really oily. I loved Boyfriend's mushroom pizza though!! We had plenty to take home for another meal. The outdoor ambiance was a distillation of everything I loved about Portland: sitting under shady trees, a cooling breeze, and amazing people-watching from our sidewalk spot. We were even treated to a random bike parade of fabulous sparkly queer bicyclists blasting cool disco tunes as we ate! Just learned that it's an annual summer event called Pedalpalooza and I am HERE FOR IT!! Thanks for a great capper to our couple of days in Portland, Ken's!! read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We went to Ken's Artisian Pizza to celebrate a birthday, and this place truly lives up to its hype. As we waited for our table, we tried some of their drinks and they were very delicious. The Gin & Tonic and the Old Fashioned were specially good. The Charred Brussels Sprouts and the Cesar Salad as appetizers were delicious. We tried the Prosciutto, Mortadella & Pistachio and the Lamb Sausage pizzas. The wood fire gives a charred thin crust taste and the high heat cooks the fresh toppings to perfection. It took a little while for our large party to get seated, but the staff was amazing and kind and the service was quick once we were seated. The ambiance is good with high energy as everyone enjoys their food here. Will we definitely be back! read more

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The food is worth the wait. We arrived at 5-6pm on a Friday and waited for about 1h. While we were waiting we were able to order a bottle of wine. The Cesar salad was so good and fresh. The pizza is thin and crispy, toppings are perfect. read more

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Had the arrabbiata pizza with cherry tomatoes on it. It was a take out order. Service was friendly and prompt. Take out has its own section. I didn't enjoy the snap pea turnip bruschetta but the pizza was delicious. Ambiance was casual. read more

Finally made it to Ken's on a spectacular Spring day. Everything I had was terrific: Ken's Classic drink (N/A), Farm Greens salad, Prosciutto Pizza. Marinara sauce on pizza and meatballs is absolutely amazing. The space inside is bright and airy, plenty of windows. Lot's of outdoor tables also. And the service was outstanding. Definitely on my very short list of absolute favorite spots in PDX! read more

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Great dinning experience. Staff was very friendly. Pizza was amazing. Glad we were able to make it on this trip Kens is ranked 10 in the nation for pizza and the quality is outstanding. Parking is a little rough took about 30 min to find a space due to the location and streets are tight. Just keep that in mind but if you love pizza this is my # pick for the PNW. We had the fennel and sausage, Margherita and prossuto. The doe was very flavorful. Overall great experience. If you walk in expect to wait about 30 min for seats and 30 for food but they crank it out pretty fast once you put your order in. read more

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Fantastic food! Terrible service. Ken's doesn't take reservations so you show up and hope you don't have a long wait. Luckily it it is usually just a 5-10 minute wait before we have been seated inside at our table. But once we were seated... then no one came to us, not even a greeting from a server or water service for MORE than 20 minutes, which was insane. No one paid any attention to us, including what turned out to be our server who had been back multiple times to serve the table right next to us! We finally had to get up out of our seats and flagged down the host to let them know that no one has acknowledged us and we don't even have any water! FINALLY our server came to greet us and give us water, and she didn't apologize at all. I honestly expected to get something comped or a freebie or something but she didn't even acknowledge the wait the ignoring. Food took a really long time to come out during this dining experience. I guess overall pro tip: don't dine on a Friday night unless you want slow, terrible service. Such a disappointment regarding the service the last time we dined here. But the food is really delicious! read more

5 stars all the way. Ken's Artisan Pizza is the kind of place that reminds you how good pizza can be when it is done right. The crust has that perfect balance, flavorful, beautifully blistered, and just the right mix of chewy and crisp. Every pie feels thoughtful and well made, with quality ingredients that really stand out. This is not just pizza to fill you up, it is pizza worth slowing down and enjoying. Portland has plenty of good food spots, but Ken's has earned its reputation. If you are looking for a true pizza joint that delivers on flavor and consistency, this is absolutely one of the places to go. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Lives up to the hype... Been wanting to come to Ken's on one of my annual trips to Portland but could never seem to make it work. Finally got there this time, and went late enough (8:45) so that the wait was reasonable. Great atmosphere, good beers, open kitchen (helpful in deciding what pizzas to get). I ordered the Fennel Sausage and Onions, my son ordered the Brooklyn. Both were fantastic...every element of a great pie was spot on, the crust, sauce, cheese and toppings. Finished with a blondie and ice cream dessert...yum!! Will continue my taste test of the best pizzas in Portland on future trips, but Ken's will be tough to top read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Blondie with Ice Cream - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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When I think of Portland, I don't think of this city as having a great pizza scene. There were once some great pizzerias of the past, but sadly they are no longer around. However, this is not the case with Ken's Artisan Pizza. If you're not familiar with Ken's, they've been around for 20 years and have never disappointed. This is the reason why it's a good idea to get here 45 minutes before they open. Otherwise, you're going to be waiting a couple hours just to get a table. I had been to Ken's several times in previous years, but this time my wife came with me. Once again, Ken's did not disappoint. I went with the Fennel Sausage and Onion pizza. This is a pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, roasted onions, basil. This pizza has always been on the top of my list. My wife went with the New Yorker. This pizza has tomato sauce, mozzarella, O.P. capicola, pickled jalapeno, and Mike's Hot Honey. I will say this was a surprise. There were some amazing flavors, but when you tasted the Mike's Hot Honey, that little bit of sweetness made this pizza over the top. I will be ordering this pizza in the future. All of Ken's pizzas are wood fired. You can easily watch them being cooked, just depending on where you're sitting. It's hard to beat the wood fired crust. Ken's has a great comfortable atmosphere. You can come here dressed up on a date, or relaxed. The service here is always great as well. I know there is decent pizza around Portland, but if you're looking for a great pizza. Get an early start and head on over to Ken's Artisan Pizza. read more

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came here with a group of 7 so we were able to try a variety of pizzas. we started with the meatballs which had a nice texture but were too salty. the margarita was good but nothing special. mushroom had a good flavor and was very umami. I was super excited to try the mortadella and pistachio because I love it in the sandwich form but in pizza form it was odd. the mortadella itself wasn't my favorite. another one we were all excited for was the prosciutto but this one lacked flavor and was lackluster. the lamb and fennel was strong and forward but may not be the best option for those who are sensitive to lamb and fennel. the brooklyn was my personal favorite as the salty meat paired perfectly with the honey. from a place with such high accolades, I expected more but the flavors were underwhelming. service however was warm, friendly, and attentive. read more

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Some pizzas were really good and some were just OK. I was lucky enough to try multiple pizzas as my large group each ordered a different item. But, before we get into the pizza, let's talk appetizers. The meatballs - 5/5! The sauce they used on the meatballs was amazing. I would say some of the best sauce I have ever had, to the point where I wanted to eat it off the plate. The Caesar was OK - nothing to write home about. The calamari - some pieces were a bit chewy. The brussel sprouts were not memorable, to the point that I forgot about them in this review until I saw a photo I took of them. Now let's talk pizza. I wanted to try something different since everyone at my table was getting something relatively normal. I tried the lamb sausage. It was good, but it laughed cohesiveness and complexity. It was almost like they said "these things works together they'll be fine on a pizza" and they did work. They just didn't benefit each other. On the other hand, when it comes to the best pizza; I was able to try the Brooklyn. That pizza is a five out of five. I really enjoyed the mix of flavors. I was also able to try other flavors of pizza like the mushroom, soppressata and more. They were good, but not the best pizza I've ever had. I do wish this location took reservations, as it was a challenge to wait for a table for such a large party. Overall, I would return however I would not say that this is the best pizza I've had but if you're feeling somewhere casual and want great meatballs with good pizza, I would recommend this location. read more

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This is worth the $ but not worth waiting in long lines for. Be smart and order a pie to go. Only wait if you don't have a hunger that is the size of a black hole. I will always get a pie from Ken's if I can, but they get so insanely busy. When we do eat here we head here when they open! No risks. Park on hawthorne and walk up. My favorite is the fennel and sausage pizza, Ken's artisan pizza, and the pepperoni. The pizzas are good for sharing so you ONLY need 1 but will WANT 2. Get two and bring left overs home!!! read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Margherita and something long ago that was seasonal - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

10/10 experience visiting from California easily one of our favorite spots in Portland! We tried the Margarita, New York, Brooklyn, and Sausage pizzas, and every single one was amazing. Great flavor, perfectly made pizzas, and the service was just as good. Highly recommend! read more

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Being in the top 50 is amazing right here rin PDX. Went on a Wednesday evening so it wasn't busy with a wait, we got sat pretty quickly for walk-in. There is a waiting bar for drinks before you are sat so that is nice. It's very busy here but still intimate either on a date or with family/ friends. Very cool that the pizza stove is in the middle too. The Cesar salad being uncut was also interesting in a good way. I enjoyed the hot honey pizza the most (Brooklyn). read more

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Coming from Los Angeles, we know good pizza, and Ken's absolutely lives up to the hype. The place gets packed fast. We arrived about 30 minutes before opening and there was already a line forming, which quickly grew even longer by the time the doors opened. Once they opened, we were seated right away, but the restaurant stayed busy the entire time, definitely a testament to how popular it is. We started with some wine, the meatballs, and a couple of pizzas, and everything was fantastic. The flavors, quality, and overall experience were well worth the wait. If we're ever back in Portland, this will absolutely be a must-visit spot again. read more

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Surprisingly the quality has been affected in the recent months. This is not the pizza that I fell in love with. I'm not sure if it is the economy or the face that they opened a new restaurant, but the pizza is not the same quality anymore and last few times the crust has been quite burnt as well. The parking situation has always been bad but the food isn't saving that star either. Quite average lately read more

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If you're looking for the perfect wood burning pizza this the place. Ken's Artisan Pizza. The crust had the perfect crunch without being chewy or crispy. The toppings were seasonal. Service was great especially with how busy they were. We did not have to wait. Great restaurant and highly recommended. This was the best pizza we've had while visiting the PNW. We will be back. read more

Yep I understand the hype. Incredibly delicious pizza and a nice spot for a meal. I can see why it's so popular. On a Friday night it was not as busy as I thought. My party of 3 waited about 30-40 minutes around 6:30 PM. Meatballs - The delicious and flavorful. Wasn't dry at all and I easily could've had it even i it wasn't submerged in tasty tomato sauce Caesar Salad - I love me a good caesar salad. It wasn't anything extraordinary but it did the job! We got the Mushroom Pizza and Prosciutto Pizza. Both delicious in their own ways. If you're a fan of either, highly recommend! read more

i came from LA and this was on my list. i had high expectations from the reviews and pictures. went on a Thursday at 6pm, the place is packed, which is expected from such a popular pizza place. we were a party of 2 and we were told to wait a bit while they clean the tables. a family walked out with a box (this was very vivid in my memory) and they said that we can take their table jokingly. anyways, we got sat in the back, where the other door was (but ofc it was locked). the place is a little tight but that didn't bother us. first waitress was nice and got us our food. we ordered two pizzas, new yorker with pepperoni and the Margherita. pizza is delicious! i'm giving it a 3 stars because of the vibe i received from another waitress. i didn't get her name but she was very monotone, not enthusiastic to be serving us, and was mainly just standing there? we only had half a pizza that needed to be boxed up. she asked if we wanted us to box it up and we said yes while paying for the bill. but we were surprised and thought it was odd when we received our leftovers in aluminum foil .... i asked if it's possible to put in a box and she said "uh sure". overall if i was judging the whole experience, it was kind of weird we got seated in the back where the supplies are (empty tables in the front btw), didn't get asked how we were doing, while the table next to us had an employee talking to and joking about their wine selection. we didn't feel satisfied with customer service.. read more

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If you're in Oregon looking for some of the best pizza quite possible in the US then look no further! Pizza and meatballs were incredible! Service was great despite it being packed. Ambiance was super chill, had a really nice feel with an openness that allowed for a lot of natural lighting! When it got late the servers brought us a candle and it made the dinner more intimate. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves pizza! read more

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The Caesar Salad alone is based on the shaved Grana Padano with house made croutons... this alone is reason enough to get to Ken's early. The pizzas are amazing and you will be very content with the Mortadella pistachio pesto pizza...Wonderful staff, pizza artisans and ownership... Another tip is get an order a meatballs to go for an amazing addition to your pasta meal the next day. A special compliment to our wonderful server Brianna. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had great expectations coming in given all of its accolades. While it is a a great Neapolitan pizza, I realize I don't have a discerning enough of a palette to appreciate it. At this point, Neapolitan pizza is like ice cream for me now, I can tell when it's bad, but once the quality and taste gets past a certain level of quality, it all just tastes the same for me. Ken's is like that in that it's good and I can taste the quality, but it is similar to all the other high quality Neapolitan spots we've tried like Pizzeria Bianco. That being said, dough was chewy and delicious, ingredients tasted fresh. The foil take away packaging was a bit humorous. That being said, I want to give a shout out to the host in charge of seating. It was a Thursday night, so not prime time, but the host did a great job posting people at a really short bar with chairs until a table opened up. This prevented crowding at the front, allowed for people to grab a drink and look the menu over. he just did a notable and great job managing the queue. Street parking was a bit rough, but we made it work. read more

Yummy flavors of pizza here! My sausage was salty and went well with the tomato sauce. Must get ranch with the side! read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Fennel Sausage & Onions - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We had Ken's pizza at the their new location in Bend and we were stoked to know they had their og location closer to home. The wait was about two hours (very busy Saturday) and we wanted to sit inside so the wait was a tad bit longer than sitting outside. The calamari was so good! The marinara sauce was the best once we have had - it was full of flavor! The pizzas of course did not disappoint. I love the Lemon oil on the mushroom pizza. Service is great and although they are busy, the waitress constantly checked on our table. read more

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Ken's has the reputation it has for a reason. Be prepared to wait to get a seat here. The food was amazing. We ordered an assortment of pizza and apps. Everything was absolutely fantastic. My favorites were the mushroom pizza and the meat balls. Service was very fast once you're in. They really try to get your food out quick. I'm sure a busy place like this they want to turn tables quick. Parking is street parking so that's quite awful. The decor is very classic Italian. I highly recommend this place for pizza! read more

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It's been a while since I've been back and they've added new items to their menu. I got my usual, the soppressata, and tried the volo. The soppressata is still my favorite, something about the simplicity of it. The volo was very unique though, I've never had a pizza like it. The aftertaste kind of reminds me of a Philly cheesesteak. The caramelized onion was a very nice touch. I'll have to come back to try the other new pizzas. read more

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Ken's Artisan Pizza was 10/10! From the food, to the service, it was all amazing! Knowing how busy and well-known Ken's is, we arrived on a Thursday about 10 minutes before they opened. There was a line already, which I expected. Once they opened their doors at 5pm, everyone in line was seated. So my wait was really only about 10ish minutes since I was in line before opening. This seems to be the best method to beat the potentially long wait. We ordered a salad, mushroom pizza, and Margherita pizza. The salad was fresh, filled with healthy ingredients, and had a delicious white balsamic vinaigrette. The mushroom pizza was amazing. The flavor of the mushrooms, cheese, and garlic were delicious. The Margherita pizza was also excellent. There was plenty of sauce and the flavor of the sauce was sweet. The Neapolitan style crust was perfect. It was thin in the middle and thicker on the crust. I love the burnt style crust. All of the ingredients seemed high quality and fresh. I would get both of these pizzas again, especially the mushroom one. I also had a house made fresh squeezed lemonade. It was sweet and tart. We also ordered the New Yorker pizza with pepperoni to take home. Our server Pauly provided excellent service. He was friendly, attentive, and very nice. I was impressed at how many employees were working to make the restaurant run smoothly. The ambiance was fun with the open windows and being able to see the pizza being made in the big wood fired oven. I have to come back to Ken's next time I'm in Portland. I would love to try some of their other menu options like the meatballs, and the other pizza varieties. If you can get the Ken's early to beat the line, then it is 1000% worth it. It is not "over-hyped" because everything about my experience was fantastic. I look forward to coming back! read more

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92. A-. Got to try to spectrum. Sopressata with burrata - prob the best. Spice of the meat offset the burrata. Pesto pistachio - innovative and delicious. Margarehitta - classic and great. Peach something - too sweet. Mushroom white - sweet and also savory. Dough was tremendous. Sauce was fine but nothing spectacular read more

Great vibes! They got you through the wait quickly. César salad could use more dressing. For pizzas I ordered Arrabbiata, Mushroom, and Brooklyn. The Brooklyn was by far my favorite. Would come again. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Overall it was a great experience! As expected, there was a line however, there are many places around where you can yourself a drink beforehand! The inside is filled with tables, expect to be seated within a foot of others but because there is so much going on around you it is easy to focus on your table and conversation. The servers were s very nice and went above and beyond during the whole visit from being put on the waitlist to cashing out! We ordered two pizzas and a starter for two of us and only finished one pizza taking with our starter. The bread served with the calamari is a great touch because if you're not fond of a "fishy" taste it helps and adds a subtly to the dish. We enjoyed it and would order it again! Burrata Pizza - so fresh and light, if you're considering it, this is your sign: go for it! New Yorker (add pepperoni) - a classic and is very tasty! read more

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The hype is real. We were walk ins around 6pm on a Saturday for a party of 2 we were quoted about a 90 minute wait. It ended up being I think under or close to an hour. This was no big thing for us as we were not in a rush and walked around the neighborhood. The service was excellent. The staff is extremely attentive and helpful. Everything that we ordered was fantastic and very clearly fresh and expertly prepared. The pizza is of course the star here but the small dishes are good too. We got two pies on this occasion the Burrata and the pesto & mortadella, which our server advised was her favorite of the whole menu. These two were a great mix for diversity. The burrata was great. Fresh creamy dollops of Burrata, ample fresh basil, the sauce was impeccable ... a lovely combo but of highest importance- the crust was perfection. The just right mix of chew and char - still some plushness to the dough. Neither over nor undercooked. Bravo! This would be the fresh/lighter pie whereas the pistachio pesto and mortadella was absolute richness. Rich in the best way - cheesey, salty, nutty, absolutely glorious. Highly recommend for 'za in PDX. It is worthy of the hype and wait. read more

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We got to Ken's on a Saturday at about 4:50 and got in line. We had to wait for the first turn, but were able to sit and enjoy a glass of wine while we waited. We ordered the market salad which was a great start. We shared the Burrata Pizza and quite enjoyed it. The fresh sauce was the star of the show while the burrata was also great. The dough was sturdy as seen in the pictures - healthy under carriage - yet still very soft. Overall had a great experience. Didn't love the playlist. read more

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We have lived here too long to not have tried Ken's! We decided to come on the 26th of December and joined the already long line around 4:30. I think that this system may benefit them, but reservation systems exist. It's tough to wait for so long in the cold when the technology is there. We ended up being the cut-off, meaning everyone in front of us was seated, but we had to wait almost an hour. We found something to keep us occupied, but also had to stay close since we were at the top of the waitlist, which was definitely inconvenient. Once we were seated, we started with their Caesar salad. Everything about this salad is big! The big leaves of Romaine, the big croutons, the big slices of parmesan, and it was quite heavily dressed. The dressing was a little more watery than I would expect, not sure if that was because the lettuce was wet or intentional. Either way, I would probably skip this next time in favor of a different salad or appetizer. We decided to order 3 pizzas, knowing we would have leftovers. We went with the New Yorker, which was exactly as expected, cheesy with good flavor. The fennel sausage and onions, which was my personal favorite. Every ingredient worked perfectly together - the sauce, the cheese, the sausage, the onions. Perfection. We also tried their New Potato which was sooooooo interesting and delicious. It had a mild cheesy funk, but everything just worked so perfectly. You can tell that someone who really understands flavor put this one together. We ended with the panna cotta which wasn't what I was expecting. It was a very thin layer like a creme brulee and had a bit of a weird texture, like maybe it had too much gelatin. I would probably skip dessert here and grab it down the road instead. Overall, I thought the pizza lived up to the hype. I probably won't go often given the line situation and the fact that there's plenty of great pizza in Portland that's more accessible. read more

The atmosphere was honestly great, super cozy and gave it a very nice vibe. As for the food the starters were pretty good, not the best I've ever had but better than the pizza for sure. The meatballs tasted like your typical homemade version along with the Brussel sprouts. Caesar salad wasn't terrible but I've have better. When it comes to the pizza I would say i definitely had higher expectations! I was super disappointed that it just didn't meet what I expected from it, that could just be a personal issue though it was a fun experience to go with a group of people but I can't say I would crave it or come back! Still worth a try, everyone's different ‍ read more

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This place is definitely worth the hype! We were seated quickly despite it being so busy. The calamari was really tender and flavorful. The lamb sausage pizza was also a delicious twist on a sausage pizza. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Lamb Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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