Bonobo
46 Pine St, Portland, ME, 04102
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Address :
46 Pine St
Portland, ME, 04102 - Phone (207) 347-8267
- Website https://www.bonobopizza.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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David G.
The crust was good and the toppings that I tried were plentiful and tasty. The thing is, two pizzas with one beer each was $70. I wasn't expecting Papa John's pricing but if a premium is being charged than the product should match. The pizza was good, not fantastic. The cost turned me off for a return visit.
(2)cmando M.
When we first moved to the West End six years ago we were delighted to live so close to Bonobo, which at the time was one of the best pizza joints in town. The quality has declined so significantly that I will go out of my way to order from Otto or Flatbread. The crust is so thin and the toppings (which are always interesting, at least) are so scant that when you pick up your to-go order you are forced to look in the box to make sure there's actually a pizza in there. I really wish they'd get their act together -- the location and venue are so terrific.
(2)Sam B.
Nice thin crust with a distinct taste. I went with the Caspian. A nice blend of shredded chicken, cheeses and light red sauce. I went the take out route but the ambiance appeared to be comfortable and inviting. Look forward to returning with friends to enjoy a selection of their pies.
(4)Haley H.
This is my local pizza place so I might be a little biased; but I haven't been disappointed yet. I try to keep in mind exactly what the restaurant is trying to accomplish. Bonobo is exactly what you see: Great pizza, friendly staff, good salads, cheap (and good) bottles of wine, and a casual, warm environment. The pies are spot on and I've never had one I didn't like. They regularly have specials that delight the palate and mind and are open to making substitutions or doing a gluten free crust so even your most discerning friends can have pizza. Their salad is one of my absolute favorites in town. I much prefer the ambiance and pizza here to that of the other places in town. There's something about Bonobo that feels more authentic, rustic, and real. It's not just a neighborhood spot; it's worth driving to for a great night out.
(4)Mike S.
A very common place for my group to get together! The pizza is thin and crispy with so many choices for toppings. The cheese and pep are on special (as is the price of beer and wine) on mondays - so you'll often see us there! The soup is good too! I like the caesar salad with white anchovies here too! The beer is always a decent selection and the staff is attentive --- usually. We've had one waitress consistently lack in service but the rest of the staff is great! Busy night? Don't worry, since the service is good, the turnover is quick! In my full disclosure - this is the place I go most often for pizza - thin, fun varieties of pizza. If I want a more "traditional" beer and pizza nite place then I go to portland pie and if I want "crazy flavor" pizza I go to OTTO. If there's need for a more NY style, its all about Corsetti's but thats further away
(4)Lindsey G.
Some of the best crust I've ever had on a pizza! The beers are reasonably-priced and if you go on Monday or Tuesday, a cheese pizza is only $7. The restaurant is cozy and funky. Highly recommend.
(4)Geo J.
Bonobo is a good option when you are having a hard time deciding what to do for dinner. The pizzas are flavorful and well prepared. We often sit at the bar get a beer or a glass of wine and watch the wood fired brick oven being tended while we wait for our pie. We like the bonobo pizza the best. Spinach, mushrooms, fontina... It's great. Bonobo has the feel of a neighborhood place, which it is, and is never a bad choice for a quiet meal out.
(3)Shamus A.
This place gets better and better... Mike, Claire and Reegan hold court and couldn't be friendlier, more courteous or funny. They've made a regular out of me!
(5)Jessica B.
Fun assortment of pizzas with a crispy (not burned) crust. Gruyere pizza with spinach and purple potatoes was amazing. Nice craft beer selection. If I lived in Portland, I could see myself becoming a weeknight regular here.
(5)Nicole B.
I like the pizza well enough, but it's no Ottos or Portland Pie (which are both entirely different but still, preferable, in my humble opinion). I stopped here for lunch with my parents who were visiting, and we had quick, friendly service and were served our slices in a reasonable amount of time. It was decent pizza and good service, nothing memorable about either the food or the décor of the place for me. They had a pretty nice lunch deal for a $7 cheese if you like a plain pizza, and also had a 2 for $20 special (which I think is pricey for lunch, honestly). I tried to come back on a whim the other day for lunch, when I noticed their hours--they're actually only open for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (and Saturday, but at a different time). I know small businesses need to have some time off and flexible hours and everything, but if I have to study the times listed to determine if I can grab a slice right now or not-- it's just an inconvenience and a nuisance. Your hours shouldn't take 4-5 lines to explain.
(3)Joe J.
Bonobo is wonderful. Being a West Ender, I frequent this cozy joint, especially on Mondays for their half-off beer menu. I've never been disappointed by their pizza, their beer menu could be updated, it seems to have no changed for the entire past year, however they are great local beers. Bonobo is Portland and they seem to do quite well thanks to their delicious pies.
(4)Peter K.
What a disappointment. Ordered the Moroccan pizza. The lamb sausage was tough as leather and the whole pizza was overcooked. Other two pizzas were overdone, too. Thin crust is one thing, but a cracker crust is unacceptable. Portland has so many pizza choices, there's no reason to return to Bonobo.
(2)Jay H.
In the effort of concision: Their pepperoni is the best roni in Portland in my opinion. Their house salad is 6 bucks and can be comfortably split between two people. So fresh and so yummy, yummy. Service ranges from out to lunch (during dinner time) to AWOL, but never feels hostile or spiteful, just absent. They have great beers on tap, though last night they were out of Bar Harbor coal porter prompting this sad face :( Gelato fiasco gelato. Cardamom ginger. Wow.
(4)Daniel C.
Wow...I really wasn't sure what to expect of this little pizza place on the West End. I had read many good reviews online, but was still a little skeptical because I am not the biggest fan of wood fired pizza. This place sure turned me around. Recently dined here on a warm summer night, the small eatery lacked any AC and was pretty warm inside, but that didn't discourage us. We started off with a few drinks (Brooklyn Lager on tap and a fresh brewed herbal iced tea) and two salads. The house salad was delicious, the dressing magnificent. The Caesar was equally delicious, kudos going to the croutons. On to the pizza. We sampled three different pies, the Bonobo, the Farm, and the Marley. My personal favorite would be the Marley, topped with Jamaican Jerk chicken sausage, roasted peppers, and hot pickled peppers. The Bonobo was a white pie, with prosciutto, leeks, spinach, and mushrooms. The Farm contained sausage, and caramelized onions. All the pizzas were delicious, but the best part for me was the crust. I am a big crust fan and this crust was thin, crispy, and chewy, simply delicious. Also, I liked the fact that the pizza didn't taste like smoke, being wood fired I was a little scared of this. Overall, if you are in the mood for different pizza this is a place to go. It is definitely a gourmet pizza place, so if you are in the mood for pepperoni look elsewhere, even though you can get that here. It is certainly one of my favorite new pizza joints. Also, prepared to have pizza only. Bonobo does have a few soups and salads, but mostly pizza, in fact its drink menu was longer than the food menu. Im not complaining just letting you all know, the pizza certainly makes up for it.
(4)Katie K.
We came in to Portland late on a Wednesday night with our two kids (ages 2 and 4). We came to Bonobo's on a recommendation from our host. It was fantastic! They have a great selection of local sodas and beers and wines. The pizza choices we great, from standard cheese and pepperoni to more interesting selections. The crowd was a mix of locals, a very eclectic group from people on low key dates to just the everyday dinner crowd. It was chill enough to wear jeans, but nice enough that you wouldn't be out of place on a laid back date. The kids were welcomed. It was a bit loud to begin with so they weren't really a bother to other guests. There was a bit of a wait to get our food after we ordered. A bunch of groups came in at the same time as us. However, our waiter was on top of it and brought us some slices of cheese pizza on the house for the kids. When our food came out it was really tasty. I like that you can order 1/2 and 1/2 pizzas too. I also had the watermelon soup and it was so refreshing. I would be at this place all the time if I lived in Portland!
(5)Bob M.
Stumbled on it and boy was I glad! Tasty crust, fresh toppings, velvety goat cheese, tasty local brews on tap, quiet bistro-type atmosphere.
(4)WP A.
Best pizza in Portland. Great service, fun staff, and good times
(4)Bob W.
First time on Monday, with the Portland gang. Great pizza, great beer -- and a friendly, helpful staff. Got to get back to Bonobo soon!
(5)Meredith F.
This is a hard review to write, because I have differing opinions on Bonobo. I like the pizza and the location is really convenient, but the service is pretty sketchy. Even when it isn't busy, the wait staff is barely attentive. Also, I'm in there several times a week and not once has any staff member indicated that they've seen me before. It's things like that that make you want to walk a little farther to Otto.
(3)Emily N.
While they look good on paper, I was really unimpressed. The crust was the most cracker-like crust I've ever had and seeing that they are one smallish size, well, you know. It definitely wasn't worth $15 considering we ate the whole thing and were still hungry afterwards. And hot damn, the beers were expensive, even by happy hour standards. It's a shame they are so convenient to home, but this might be a last resort grab and go when I am experiencing my depressed Netflix lady times when all you want to eat is something food, but you ran out of pickles.
(2)AJ P.
Great wood fired pizzas at a small neighborhood place on the west end. Small but nice craft beer selection on draft. My favorite that I'm pretty partial to is the baby arugula which has a pesto sauce rather than a red sauce as the base. Service can sometimes be slow, but they are always nice. The bar area is nice to sit and order a pizza and beer if you're by yourself or with another person. There's a good amount of table seating for such a small restaurant. On Mon and Tues they have $7 cheese pizzas. As an added bonus, on Mondays all wine and beer is 1/2 off.
(4)Matt C.
I was visiting Portland, and know that it has a reputation for great food. I was a bit surprised when my friend suggested we go to a PIZZA place (being in a seafood town I was surprised), but he lived in town so I figured he knew what he was talking about. I was a bit wary as the pizzas on the menu were topped with things I've never seen on a pizza before. Toppings such as arugula, purple potatoes, and Gruyere. We ordered 4 different pizzas and they were all delicious! The cracker like crust was my favorite part... it added a texture difference, and also allowed me to sample more than I would if the crust was a bit thicker. Bonobo also had a great selection of local beer, and a wait staff that was attentive and knowledgeable. If I didn't live 3,000 miles away this would be one of go to spots. I'd suggest this place to anyone visiting Portland, ME. When you're there ask for Mike H.. He'll take care of you.
(5)Victoria F.
As we work our way through every restaurant in the 'hood, Bonobo was on the list. Stopped in last night for dinner after voting and it was a pretty good experience. Clean, no wait, and our waiter was quick and attentive. Prices seemed a little steep for a 13" pizza, but the Goat was tasty. I had the soup of the day (Gazpacho) and it was awesome for an appetizer. The caesar salad was also tasty, especially the dressing to cheese ratio. Not sure we'd go back unless it was a day with better specials on the 'za.
(2)Laurie K.
Nice variety of toppings, friendly service, but I thought the crust was like cardboard. They had a bunch of kids toys on hand. That was a nice touch.
(2)MJ J.
Bonobo is a great option for high quality comfort food, especially on a cold snowy night. The wood fired oven keeps this small space warm while simultaneously pumping out some delightful gourmet pies. The house salad is a go-to starter here. The dressing is awesome and the portion is just right to split with someone. The pies are 13 inches and a good option to split or if you're real hungry to take down yourself. There's probably 10+ options for toppings. Good options if you like to experiment with non traditional toppings. My personal favorite is the goat but I've been satisfied with every pie I've tried. The tap line is usually filled with a decent list of craft beers and there are tall cans of pbr. They've gotten a lot of poor reviews based on bad service but I've never experienced that. It's always been friendly and timely dining for me. The vibe gives off an artsy, hipster feel. It's not a good spot to get pitchers of bud and a side of wings while watching the pats. But in the category of "fancy pizza" it's one of the best in town.
(4)Justine J.
I've been here several times and loved every one. The atmosphere in here is super cozy -- artwork on the walls, strings of lights along the ceiling, cozy cushions on the benches. It's located in the West End, which is probably my favorite part of Portland -- very hip, lots of cool places within walking distance, and right around the corner from my brother's apartment, which means we're here a lot. They have lots of great options for pizza, DELICIOUS salads (classic salad with a wedge of brie -- NOM), a good drink menu, and tasty desserts. Love it!
(5)Daniella L.
The first time we went to Bonobo, I thought the pizza was just okay. I ordered the classic cheese pizza and it was loaded with cheese; too much of a good thing, is, well, not a good thing. That said, I had only returned once in about 2 years. The last, most recent experience we had with Bonobo was No Bueno; we ordered a pizza to go and when we got it home noticed it was really under cooked, not to mention the all-over-toppings were next to none and thrown about (ex. heavy onions on one side and only 1 or 2 pieces on the other side). I understand that different cooks probably vary in their assembly, however, pizza is a super basic creation! Ie. Pizza Pie= dough, sauce, toppings and into the oven it goes! Bonobo's pizza fell short for me because it was not well presented, was under cooked, and lacking in flavor. If you go, I'd recommend dining-in as opposed to pick-up or delivery, so if its not good, at least you can send it back.
(2)Kendra C.
My husband and I had the worst experience here. It was a Monday night, the place was not all that busy, and we had to wait 50 minutes for our pizza. Our waitress didn't even apologize or visit our table at all during the wait. Another waitress asked my husband if he wanted another beer since ours was nowhere to be found. Terrible service and too long of a wait for an average pizza experience.
(2)Chang T.
Bonobo's has been one of my favorite pizza places int he world sine I discovered it. But the last time I went in to pickup pizza for takeout I learned you should always check under the hood before you leave. When I got home I discovered the pizza's were nearly burnt and the crust was mostly blackened. Looks like I'll be sticking to Otto's or Siano's from now on. And if I have to do Bonobo's I'll be sure to check the pizza out before I leave.
(3)Nat D.
Ugh. I really want this place to be good. Really I do. I've had to complain the last 4-5 times I've visited. Especially at lunch, their oven IS NOT HOT ENOUGH. The crust becomes flimsy with no browning or rise and the last was a record 45 minutes to get to the table after ordering. It's the 3rd time I've had to box our food up to go because of the wait. Our server this time seemed genuinely embarrassed but nothing was given as an apology. The other times the servers were completely indifferent to our wait and disappointment or met with a bad attitude. This could be a great little neighborhood pizza joint, but they're really starting to anger their customers.
(2)Laura B.
Checked this place out for their gluten free pizza option on a recent trip to Portland. The staff were all very nice, the ambiance was cozy and welcoming. Our salads were fantastic! I had the house salad and my boyfriend tried the caesar- both were delicious. Good beer/wine selection. The free parking was also nice- especially for out of town travelers like us. The pizza was great! The toppings were fresh and had a great flavor combination. (We got the "goat" pizza). The gluten free crust was kinda mushy and could have been cooked longer, but I know it's difficult to make good gluten free pizza in general. My only complaint would be that the cook used the same pizza cutter to cut our gluten free pizza as was used on all of the regular pizzas and I was definitely not feeling so well because of it later on. Overall, this was a good hipster-y place.
(4)Michael B.
Round # 2, was the same awesomeness, as round #1. I LOVE the fact that you can do a 1/2 & 1/2 pizza. This time it was the Ocean/Marley. The Ocean, is clam sauce based goodness and the Marley is Jerk Chicken Sausage, Marinated Hot Peppers and red sauce. Ying and Yang, from a brick oven. The hard part is picking which pizza to have. They are all wonderful. From the traditional to the unique. Pair that with a great glass(or 2) of wine and you got a terrific Monday! Service is attentive and friendly too. The only drawback is that the AC wasn't working and it's like Hades with that brick oven blazing. But, drink some water and enjoy the pizza.
(4)Andy G.
Not to go brag but I consider myself a bit of an expert when it comes to eating pie. I have eaten many a slice in my day and today I had the urge for a nice thin piece. Of course I'm talking pizza. Brick oven, thin crust and crispy. And one of the better brick oven pizza's I have had was found at Bonobo's. A little of the beaten path on the corner of Pine Street in Portland's west end, we arrived at about 11:45 am and it actually looked closed. However when the bartender heard the door she quickly came out from around the corner and offered us a seat. The food here is all natural and nitrate free as is the overall ambiance. The decor here is eclectic, a little old and worn but with a little old corner store charm. It was also very cold so dress warm during these cold Maine winter days. The smell of a word burning fireplace in the dead of winter brought back memories of childhood. For a starter Simone had to warm up with French Onion soup. It arrived to the table fresh out of the oven and still simmering. After letting it cool for a few minutes she dug in. The melted cheese on top was stringy and creamy, and the soup itself was onioney (yes that's a word) sweet and rich. Topped with large chunks of crispy bread this did the trick and hit the spot. Up next was the star of the show, pizza. For our choice we went with the relatively healthy sounding Gruyere pizza. A very good light and crispy charred crust arrived topped with garlicky butter, sauteed leeks, diced proscuttio, baby spinach, Gruyere and Parmesan cheese and purple potatoes. The flavors worked great. The toppings were fresh, not to salty and just the right amount of garlic. My only wish is that the potatoes had been sliced thinner and cooked crispier as they were a little mushy. However this was a small detail and overall this was a pretty solid choice. Because it was thin crust we had no trouble finishing the thirteen inch pie. If you are looking for a good brick oven pizza and are trying to avoid the often jam packed Flatbread Company then I suggest you give this a try. It is equal to and arguably a better choice. Four stars.
(4)Kathryn N.
Ok, so yes the pizza was yummy, but wait, read the rest, it matters. I read the reviews, this sounded so great we love delicious fresh pizza with great flavor and unique and great quality and it sounded like a perfect fit to try. So the service was good and friendly. The atmosphere is cool and I love the design of the space, very unique and chic and not overdone. The pizza was yummy as I said, but we were so unimpressed after such rave reviews; I'm yearning for more toppings and more wow for a $17 pizza while taking my first bites. We got a small cup of soup which was good, but come on, you couldn't serve less legally at that price, and same goes for the pizza, without it becoming something line a scam. I expected it would not be large, but I did expect the quantity of quality toppings we had read in the description, but they were lacking severely. If I pay that for a small pizza I expect great quality, the taste was there but the ingredients were not, so yes good, but not 5 or 4 stars; when you pay for quality and get less of what would have made it great quality. Too bad really.
(3)Michelle S.
Popular with locals in this neighborhood. Great brick oven/wood fired pizza. All fresh, local ingredients. We shared the Farm pizza and the house salad with pickled cukes and lemon vinagarette. The pizza was cooked perfectly and the salad with fresh and easily split between 2 people. Polite, friendly staff. Cool displays of local art by local artists. Good beer & wine selections. Check for daily specials.
(5)Elle J.
I have a love/hate relationship with Bonobo. Generally, I find them overrated, overpriced, and probably the worst crime for a pizza place: INCONSISTENT. Sometimes you get a burnt pizza with indecipherable chopped toppings, other times it's moist and cooked PERFECTLY. I had a take out salad once with a huge bug in it! Caesar salad dressing has tasted rancid before. It's 50/50 if you'll have a great experience or not. The place itself is adorable, but the service could always be friendlier. For "Fancy" pizza at this price point, I go to OTTOS.
(2)Sam B.
So succulent and savory are Bonobo's pies that the visit would have been only marginally improved had the entire staff actually been bipedal primates. Or if they at least pretended to be bonobos by serving us entirely in the nude. If Hooters has demonstrated nothing else, it has at least taught me that mammaries improve just about any experience.
(4)Eric B.
I ordered a pizza here for take-out, and here's what happened: I show up five minutes early, and am told to wait. Ten minutes later, the sullen youth behind the counter informs me that my pizza is ready, taking down a box that had been sitting there since I first arrived. I can tell the moment I touch the box that the pizza is cold. I take the pizza home (a three-minute walk,) and taste what is perhaps the most awful pizza I have ever had: The crust is soggy, mushy, and contrary to the previous reviews, is not crispy in the least. The sauce has the exact taste and consistency of Heinz catsup- the owners of this restaurant should be ashamed to serve this. The toppings are soggy, limp, and bland. I have had better pizza from DOMINOs- and considering the ill quality of that chain, one understands the severity of fail at work, here. I shall not be going here- ever- again...
(1)Steff D.
I am not a fan of crappo pizza. I like impressive 'za, and I like funky options in local joints. So, when a friend tells me that they know the best pizza place in the world and that they want nothing more than to take me there and make me a believer . . . well, a girl really only has one option at that point: I gotta indulge. And boy, was I impressed. Bonobo is a quintessential to Portland, hip joint - a place locals call home and are welcome invitingly, and where out-of-towners (or even non-West Enders) are treated with a little more disregard. Christmas lights are strewn back and forth across the ceiling, which I can only imagine looks like stars at night. The pizza options are incredibly thought out, boasting of local ingredients free of harmful stuffs. The staff . . . well, the staff is the problem here. They leave a lot to be desired. Our waitress was outwardly bitter and apathetic towards us. And, while that might have put a damper on the experience, it actually added to it (it made me feel like I was invading her own personal little hipster bubble, and that made me wanna stay and annoy her all the more). Truly, there's nothing better than absolutely fantastic pizza (calories are negated when the "unfriggenbelievable" meter is off the chart), amazing friends that you realize you should spent more time with (because they make your life much brighter), and bitter waitress' in which to mock (openly).
(4)William S.
Much loved in its neighborhood, which is not ours, so it took us a while to get here. The pizza was good, though not as exciting as we had hoped. The only option is a large (13") pie, and two of these was too much for two of us, while one would not have been adequate. It would be good to have a smaller option. Reviews had prepared us for somewhat slow service, and so we were ok with that. Our server was pleasant and well-informed. But our biggest difficulty is this is the noisiest restaurant we have experienced in Portland. They also do not take reservations and from 6:30 on there seemed to be a significant line. We were surprised once we were seated to find we could have parked in the lot across the street. That would be a big help, since on-street parking is far from easy, especially on a Friday night.
(3)Missy P.
I'd give it 3.5 stars really. It's a super cute place, which earned it another half a star. The pizza was good. Not "omg this is the best wood-fired pizza ever" good, but tasty nonetheless. I liked that we could order a half and half pizza. We had the gruyere & the caspian. The gruyere featured roared garlic & potatoes, while the caspian had chicken and smoky roasted tomatoes. Like I said, tasty but not amazing. This was our second visit & I have not been overly impressed with the service. It's not bad, but the servers are just kind of...there. Our server tonight was ok, but never cracked a smile. She attempted to drop our pizza & run, but we needed more water, another plate etc. Not sure where she was headed. All in all, I'll go back, but not before exploring some other options.
(4)Reggie G.
Wow. I went to a friend's house and they ordered a bunch of Bonobo pizza for dinner. It was ridiculously good. It might have been the best pizza I have ever had. Well, there was that pizza in Naples. The one with arugula all over the top is off the chain.
(5)J Michael D.
Their "goat" pizza is my favorite! Goat cheese provided by a local farm. Great atmosphere.
(5)Scott N.
Wicked good brick oven pizza, bub! Lots of unconventional toppings. Expensive.
(4)Ben F.
I would have never thought that pizza this could could exist in Maine. It's not cheap, and the flavors are not traditional, but this is seriously good pizza.
(5)Melanie B.
Wow, West End! Why did you not have such awesomeness when I lived here?! This is a chill little brick oven pizzeria on the hill near the Cumbie's with excellent food, kind service, and great beer selection. I sat at the bar while my cousin ran an errand - since we'd been drinking all afternoon, I ordered the beer with the lowest alcohol percentage - a white ale, the name of which escapes me - but of course it came in a huge beer flute. I had to laugh. Story of my life. Anyway, I was able to sit at the bar with my Hemingway novel and chill while I waited for my cuz. When she got there, we ordered a caesar salad to share, and a BLT pizza. Now this is the awesome part... BLT pizza? It was a cheese pizza with bacon (which was delicious btw) and then it had cold lettuce and tomato thrown in the middle after it was out of the oven. This is incredibly creative, and even if you think it sounds weird... it was absolutely delicious, I assure you. I had Flatbread earlier in the week, and it made me sick (my stomach isn't much for pizza though), but Bonobo pizza... is perfect. I was so glad my cousin decided to take me here for dinner, and I'd absolutely recommend it to pizza lovers everywhere - bonus that it's brick oven. Hello.
(4)Kristin B.
Comfy place with several small dining areas that give an intimate feel... Would be a good place to take a date or take anyone if you wanted to converse. I didn't recognize any of the music I heard but it was all good - an eclectic mix of happy-sounding non-mainstream artists. Just loud enough to hear it clearly but not be overwhelmed. Clean, roomy restroom. Okay, the food. I had the Gruyere pizza which is "white," and includes potatoes, leeks, etc. I asked to omit the prosciutto and add mushrooms and kalamata olives. They charged me for the 2 items but didn't take off for the omission. Not quite fair, especially since the meat would've been the priciest thing on the whole pizza. However, the end result was perfectly baked and awesomely tasty. Yes, the menu is not extensive but it is creative and they make everything in house. I would happily go back.
(5)Portland Girl K.
After five years of worship, my dining companions and I had to walk out. Although I am certain the quality of their pizza hasn't changed, the new waitress was not trained. Our waitress did not know what Prosecco was , we waited ten minutes for our menus's when the place was empty. We are not impatient or mean people, so when we tried to reach out to the kitchen staff to figure out what was going on they were rude and dismissive as well.
(1)Nate K.
Good ingredients put to shame on a dry crusted, nearly inedible dough. The wait staff was inattentive and had no idea how to deal with a family. The red wine was room temperature, which is fine if your room is less than 60 degrees, which it won't be in summer in a wood fired pizza restaurant. The only redeeming quality: the beer. But, you can't really screw that up too badly unless your taps are old.
(1)A. W.
I'm tempted to dock a star, after some more visits, including eating in, but I'll hold off. The crust perplexes me. I can't tell if I like it because it really is good, or for some nostalgic reason. What does it remind me of? For all I know it evokes some frozen crust from my childhood. One of the pies I tried, featuring potato, was rather bland, thanks to said topping. I expected something like a good au gratin dish on pizza bread, but that wasn't the experience. The decor features some embarassing attempts at quirky DIY. I like the bathroom door counter weight, but the other stuff, like the tension wire for the curtains, and even the antique window dividers doesn't work for me, and I'm sympathetic to that sort of thing. Maybe if they carried it further it would come together. I still like the basic pizza for whatever reason though, which I can't say about many local alternatives.
(4)Royal B.
Cleanliness 4 Service 2 Food 3 Likelihood 3 OVERALL 3 Our first time in this restaurant. It was uncomfortably warm in the area we sat in. The order taker has to be prompted to bring refills for all of our drinks, and had to be prompted to remove the dirty dishes. Not a big fan. The pizza was ok. A bit doughy for oven cooked pizza. It was fairly bland and bit over priced. Not a place I would frequent when we visit again, I would certainly try something new. This was not the worst pizza I have ever had, and I know know there is better in Portland.
(3)Maura Q.
I went with friends because a few of them had been there already and said it was good. On Monday nights they have $7 cheese pizzas and half off all of their beer and wine. The atmosphere was cozy and the decor was adorable. It was a nice hangout spot. The wine was delicious and only $3.50. The was pizza was so good. It was on a thin and crispy crust with just the right amount of everything. I'll definitely be back to try the other pizzas & some more wine!
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