(503) 239-4444
2727 Ne Glisan St
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5266
-122.6378
Neighborhoods: Kerns, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
What People Are Saying About Dove Vivi
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In Short – The cozy pizzeria has put a twist on traditional pizza, serving a Chicago-style crust made with cornmeal with West Coast-style toppings. The toppers include most of the usual suspects, as well as creative stand-ins such as whole kernel corn. Many of the pies aren't made with sauce but have some sweetness or acid in lieu of the tomato flavor. For dessert try the Zucotto--a chilled chocolate whippedcream cake with crushed biscotti and lady finger crust. Par-baked pies are also available to take home.
09/05/09
Yummy pizza!
by bulapdx
I had a half wild mushroom and my husband had a half pepperoni. Both pizzas were delicious. I'm not sure if they claim to be Chicago-style or if people just say it's Chicago-style because of the "deep dish" but this is NOT Chicago-style (we're from the CHI); however, this is as deep-dish are you're going to get in Portland and I'm pretty satisfied. When I have deep dish actual Gino's East, LouMalnati's or Giordano's, I end up feeling fat/bloated/greasy/nasty because all the loaded cheese; however at Dove ViVi's I left feeling full and still pretty healthy. We waited maybe 10 minutes at the "bar," had a drink, seated outside. It rained briefly before being seated so we were able to enjoy the fresh rain aroma (um.. only Portlanders can enjoy this, huh?). Unfortunately, a couple of random guys started pestering us while we were waiting for food- but I won't get into that. Food was great!
- Pros: Tasty pizza, fresh ingredients, service, ample seating
- Cons: location
07/24/09
Excellent
by dlov
The cornmeal crust is fantastic, hands down. For two people, a half pie and salad is plenty. The beet salad was delicious, generously portioned with purple goodness, blue cheese and texture-adding walnuts. The corn pizza with homemade sausage was some of the best pizza I've had in a long, long time. I left feeling satisfied minus that post delicious meal heaviness - as if I ate a healthy meal - which I did. How often does that happen with pizza? Finally, the service is warm and efficient (you can tell that this is place is a labor of love). So do yourself a favor, get a few friends together and go.
- Pros: Flavorful, healthy, friendly
- Cons: None
03/17/09
unique flavor
by lcmomtobe
I ordered the Coppa special: ham, provolone-I think, green olives and a garlic/spicy seasoning. It was very yummy, but too salty also the crust was a bit too hard for my little one. I liked that it was harder than most crusts, but wish it had been a little softer,, for both of our sakes. The flavors were all delicious. Thought it would've been good with some fresh tomato to cut the salt lick effect, it was yummy that way. A bummer to be charged for a tiny dish of diced tomato, but these days I guess a restaurant needs to be tight with these kinds of things.... Would be great if they offered a kids menu with a couple of food options and milk/juice or something like that. Lots of hungry families out there!
- Pros: Something different, hot and fresh, nice staff
- Cons: Crust is a little too hard, wish they had some kid options
The Details on Dove Vivi
.Know Before You Go:
Keep your eyes peeled--the restaurant is nestled between a dry cleaner and a convenience store on the corner of Glisan and NE 28th, beyond the big white heart sign that faintly reads Dove Vivi.
What to Drink:
Beer goes best with pizza, so order an Amnesia or Double Mountain beer on tap.
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