Mucca Pizzeria

Came here for an early dinner around 5:15 or so. We were glad we came when we did because it quickly got very busy. All the food was fantastic. The Cesar salad was great, with bread crumbs rather than croutons. The arancini was good, we liked that you can order just 1 if you want, so you dont fill up too fast. I got the Margherita pizza, and it was fabulous with a perfect ratio of sauce and cheese, and fantastic flavor. My fiance had the special pizza, a Roma style pizza with arugula, meatball crumble, balsamic, garlic, and onion. He enjoyed it very much, and the presentation was lovely. The atmosphere was very nice. The tables weren't too close to each other and the decor was pretty. Service was good. Its clear that its a team experience there as we were helped by a couple different people throughout our meal. The pacing was very nice, food came out quickly, and everyone was very professional. We weren't asked if we would like another round of drinks, but we didn't really mind that. Overall the service felt like we were having delicious pizza at a high end establishment, not fine dining, but very classy. The vibe was perfect for a date night or classy night out with family or friends.

A nice cozy spot located in Downtown PDX. The place easily fills up during lunch with the lunch crowd and shoppers in the area. We ordered a carbonara and sausage and mushroom pizza to share. Both items were really good, but if I had to pick one, I would say their pizza is something to not overlook. It was well made with the crust having that chewiness and airy-ness that I like. I would gladly come back here to try some of their other items.

Absolutely amazing pizza!😍 The dough was insanely good — and honestly, if the dough is great, that’s already 90% of a perfect pizza for me. The menu had some really creative topping combos. We tried one with arugula, nuts, honey, and a white sauce — super unique and so delicious. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, too. Honestly, everything about this place was just great. Next time I’m in Portland, I’m definitely coming back!🤗

Delicious food. We shared a salad and pizza. Seriously, Caesar salad was the BEST I’ve ever had!!! This is a small place and voices travel. We were there at prime dinner time and most seats were taken, so it was pretty loud but it didn’t diminish the taste of the amazing food. Highly recommend.

A wonderful pizza and pasta place with interesting options. I ended up selecting the pasta daily special, a pasta with ragu, which turned out delicious and perfectly al dente. Nice wine selection. Very impressive elaborate panna cota dessert with berries. Staff is awesome and the place is clean and cozy. Will come back.

This place is so slept on in Portland, but in a city crowded with pizza options real ones know and will love the Neopolitan style pizza here. Everything was *chefs kiss* and the staff took so much pride in their food and service it was honestly refreshing to experience. Don’t let their Downtown location be a detractor for you, we dined outdoors and felt very safe under the care of the staff. Will be back to try more items as their lunch menu looked great!

WOW… •First off this is my favorite kind of style of pizza. •I got the “margarita” & “north - south” amazing! I bet there’s nothing here that’s not amazing! • Awesome, thin crust, but puffy airy outer edge, it had that char black in spots, my fav so so yummy. •I almost ate both pizzas, unfortunately left two pieces. STUFFED

Great food, accessible location in downtown, great service. Only downside is that parking is not very easy. Overall, it costs very reasonably considering the quality, location, and service. Insalata Uva was great, as well as the fungi pizza. Seafood pasta was not bad at all, but I could find better seafood pasta somewhere else. The house sorbet was peach and orange mix, which was amazing. Very refreshing and perfect for the closure. The dishes came quickly and just on the right timing. Will definitely revisit.

Fast, friendly service. Very high end feel but not high end pricing. Place was packed but everyone was happy and well fed. Great food! Tasted fresh and spicing was perfect.

Incredibly delicious! The pizza was so authentic and fresh. Nice interior. Great vibe and energy. Busy, long lines. Service was alright.

10/10 would recommend! We tried three different appetizers and would order every single one again. That brushetta ... omg. The pizzas were insanely delicious. I can't wait to come back!

Super yummy pizza! My friend and I stopped in for a quick bite while walking around the area and split a pizza and salad. The food came out quick and delicious! They also have plenty of different types of pizza and toppings to add on. Definitely planning on going back!

A nice cozy spot located in Downtown PDX. The place easily fills up during lunch with the lunch crowd and shoppers in the area. We ordered a carbonara and sausage and mushroom pizza to share. Both items were really good, but if I had to pick one, I would say their pizza is something to not overlook. It was well made with the crust having that chewiness and airy-ness that I like. I would gladly come back here to try some of their other items.

Popped in on a Wednesday evening about 30 min before they closed and the gentleman who took my order was very kind and friendly. I always feel bad walking in right before closing time, however, I wasnt made to feel like I was inconveniencing them. The interior looked very nice and if it wasnt for the time I would have eaten in. I placed my order to go and pizza was out in about 8 min. I ordered the sausage, mushroom and pepper pizza. Fortunately my hotel was just about 4 min away and the pizza held up very well on the walk. Pizza was delicious and crust was pillowy with a slight chew and char. Quality ingredients and the peppers added a nice subtle spice to help balance everything.

Incredible margarita and the most flavorful bursting full bodied tomatoes for the sauce. Open late and my goodness. This is a top pizza spot done well here. The ambiance is intimate and not stuffy. Service was wonderful. Will absolutely be coming back.

I was in town for my birthday and stumbled upon this location. I was in search of a good Italian style Napoleon pizza and I was so happy that I found it. I was one of the last guests to arrive at the restaurant and they were very nice and very patient. I did not feel like I had to rush my meal. Everything was good and the staff were super friendly and nice. This is definitely a must try for real. I will absolutely go back on my next visit to Portland.

Came here after a very quick map search and without checking the menu as I figured pizza was pizza and my relatively picky dining companion and I would find something. I was in a rush but was very impressed by this place. The inside is cute, the service was excellent, and the pizza was interesting (and delicious!) as was their version of arancini. Would have loved to have had time for dessert. They weren't very busy thankfully and we got our pizza and appetizer very quickly. Would happily visit again.

This place was a happy accident. My friend and I were dead set on eating Italian this night. We went to Carena's not realizing they'd closed permanently. It was not updated in Google and we were bummed. Then a lady came out of the shadows telling us about Musca. She let us know this is one of the best restaurants she'd been to and she was spot on. The food was sooo good. The space was small, but they found a table immediately. It was nicely decorated with wonderful service.

I'm still dreaming about the Mortadella pizza we had last night! Thankfully, I brought a slice home and will enjoy later. This is the best pizza in Portland! With combinations I've only enjoyed previously in Rome. This particular pizza is listed on the menu as Bologna's Love, and it's aptly named! Get it! The mortadella, bologna, studded with pistachios, is placed over a base of pistachio pesto. Yes! Divine! And stracchino cheese, a superbly creamy cow's milk melting cheese, that adds to this pizza's creaminess, a delightful contrast to the lightly charred crust. When a friend invited me to dinner, I knew the pizza would be fantastic because it's the sister restaurant of Mucca Osteria, next door, arguably the best high end Italian restaurant in Portland. The pizza menu boasts many traditional Roman ingredients and combinations, in pizza form. For example, the Amatriciano is topped with delicious guanciale (pork cheek), carmelized onion, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano, adding a salty flavor layer. Fabulous. We shared the Cesar salad, both of us exclaiming it was one of the best we ever had. Crisp romaine, noticable flavor bombs of minced anchovies with a creamy in-house dressing That I wish they bottled. We left no crumbs! Since we have different wine preferences, we enlisted the assistance of the Sommelier to select a wine. The Cab Franc she recommended was simultaneously light (few tannins) with rich berry notes. Perfection. For lunch they serve pasta, but only during lunch. And yes, that includes the 4 pastas of Rome, each of which I love for different reasons. Cacio e Pepe (Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper) for the saltiness and simplicity; add gianciale for pork goodness and its Alla Gricio. Add egg yolks for richness and it's Carbonara. Sub tomatoes and onion for egg yolks and it's a tomatoe based Amateiciano. I need to visit 4 times so that I can enjoy each! Not kidding, thats a declaration. Inside is small and unassuming with an open view of the chefs doing their magic. The waitstaff is wonderful, friendly and efficient. This is new favorite casual restaurant. Located on SW Morrison between 9th & 10th, which is the street car route so there is no parking out front. Park at the Smart Garage on SW 9th, right before Morrison, and walk one half block up to restaurant on the right. This is legit pizza.

Your taste buds aren't ready for this... I know Kens gets a lot of pie love but Mucca's deserves a slice. They are without a doubt the most under-rated pizza joint in PDX. Don't listen to me, try it and enjoy the party in your mouth. Showstopper: North and South pizza, Mushroom Bruschetta Still amazing: Mushroom pizza, Chili bruschetta Good but just good: Arancini I have tried multiple times to snag the lunch pasta but so far, struck out. I can't wait to go back, I love these guys.

Great Pizza and even better dessert! First time coming here and couldnt be more pleased with the experience. Service was on point with selecting items to my liking. I had the bruschetta with a margherita pizza and a chocolate hazelnut gelato to end the night. Perfect place for a dinner date.

Recently, my wife and I were on our annual PDX visit and we walked past Mucca and decided to drop in for a late lunch. We were excited that the reviews were so good (plus I love pizza). We ordered the North and South, soup (for my wife) and some bread. We were seated promptly (not crowded at the time) and the staff came out to take our order fairly quickly. Then the wait started. I noticed others arriving after us started getting food. Then, my wife's soup came out. No bread. Staff kept passing us by. She asked, twice. Finally it came out after soup was nearly gone. She did like the soup though. A little more of a wait (zzzz) and finally, the pizza arrived. The outer rim of the crust was great and tasty. Good pizza starts with the dough! Sadly, this is where it kinda of started to get a mixed review. The pizza is a super thin crust. The large amount (or type) of toppings overwhelmed the oven's ability to cook the pizza enough to make it possible to pick up a slice without it drooping/falling apart. Two hand slice eating was needed. On top if that, the toppings didn't stand out. I had to pick off the greens, there was so much and was a bit overwhelming. The other toppings were merely okay. We didn't even finish the pizza. The combination of the inattentive service plus mushy pizza was a real bummer. Maybe our bad visit timing but it was disappointing.

Loved them!! Just like the mucca osteria, I loved their pizza. The toppings on vegetarian pizza were unique and definitely shows the chef's experience. We all enjoyed our orders and we look forward to be back to try them again.

Such a cute little pizzeria! The pizza, North & Aouth, highly recommend.. the dough is just something else. Finished the meal with a delicious tiramisu... service is great!

Good pizza but not great. The crust was a bit chewy and the toppings made the whole pie a little too wet. We sat outside and the street noise and homeless parade was a little too much so we wouldn't dine outside again.

The place was very lovely! The atmosphere was very classy. It was a nice relaxing, but the prices were affordable. I absolutely loved the soup of the day it was creamy and delicious. The servers were super friendly and approachable. I'll definitely come back in the future!

First time here... Nice small restaurant but the food was really good and very authentic. The pasta i ordered came with pine nuts so I had them redo it without the pine nuts. Customer service was good, the pasta, the dessert and the pizza were really good.. I was in town for a week and visited this place 2x it was that good.. Walking distance from downtown hotel which is good. I will come back here next time I'm back in Portland.

The service at this place was really great! And the drinks were really good I got an Aperol spritz which was very flavorful. I got the north and south pizza and it was good but I felt that the toppings were either too much or too little so there wasn't a great balance there. The ambiance was very cozy and simple. It is next to a fancy restaurant so there is a double door which was a bit confusing but we figured it out.

Cool little spot, but tight fit when full. We intended on eating at Mucca but they also had hour plus wait. Would recommend on a Friday to make reservations. The food was good for the price and would have given ahigher rating but definitely was not organized. Henry seemed to be doing by himself. We ordered a Cesar salad which didn't taste like Cesar wouldn't recommend. Pizza was great we got the north and south highly highly recommend. The other was something with spicy sausage and mushrooms but was super oily.

Good food, good Service, I'd recommend. We arrived and were seated outside at our request. They have several tables just outside on the street. In spite of being next to the road I felt like they did a good job of making sure the seating area felt separated and secluded using fencing and plants. Our server was friendly and attentive. He made sure our glasses were never empty and gave detailed recommendations. The food was good, we had the bruschetta, I got the Salsiccia Sandwhich, and we got a North and South Pizza. All of it was really good. The ricotta was creamy and fresh, the Chili Honey was amazing, the bread was fresh and soft, the pizza held up well and had really food flavor, ingredients seemed to be higher quality. Sincerely, all of it was a hit. This is an easy stop. They have several more traditional Italian takes, while also offering a couple American pizza options. It was a little pricey but at the end of the day not too bad. The service was good, plenty of seating, and taste was above average. We were in and out in about 35-40 minutes and we both left satisfied. I would recommend to just about anyone!

The service here is amazing! The best pizza I have EVER had, not to mention the desserts! We came here for a low key anniversary dinner and we were blown away by the flavors and the kindest and most attentive staff. We will rave about Mucca to everyone seeking an authentic Italian experience. This place is a must to see when visiting Portland!!!

Had been dying to try Mucca Pizzeria when we finally found a chance to! Woohoo~ Dropped by on a weekday around 6 but still got hit with a 30-40 min wait. We were committed so we decided to just walk around before we got the call that our table was ready (group of 4). The menu had a lot of intriguing goods like arancini, bruschetta, soup, and of course pizzas. They were super accommodating in terms of turning a pizza vegetarian for me and even had recs about what to do add to it in place of the meat, much appreciated. We got all 3 kinds of suppli and bruschetta and honestly they're meant to be eaten 1 per person but I just split little bites with my husband and friends. Everything was delicious and the bruschetta holds a special place in my heart with that burrata. The soup was also SO good! It came with bacon/pancetta on top which they offered on the side so I could share it too! A+ service. Pizza wise we got a mix -- I had the north and south with caramelized onions instead of prosciutto, my friend had the same but with the OG meat, my husband grabbed the fiocco napoletano (potato pizza), and friend's husband got the amatriciana. We all enjoyed our pizzas and had half left as we saved room for dessert. We ended up getting 3 of the gelatos and a panna cotta though of course the star was the panna cotta. Prices are fair for the quality esp in this day and age and like I said service was exemplary so definitely can't complain there. This spot is a nice addition to the pizza scene though I will have to say there are just a couple that are more memorable to me. Check it out and see what you think!

Wonderful lunch. Caprese salad. Pasta. Gelato. Lovely staff. Nice ambiance. Highly recommend.

In the mood for a true Roman meal? Yes? Are you really? Ok, fine. Go to Rome.... Actually, go to this little spellbinding truth popped out of nowhere in downtown Portland. Haven't tried it? No? Your loss. It's awesome. All of it. Take a bite and close your eyes and feel the Pantheon sprawling just around the corner. The owner is a Roman transplant and kicks ass at pizza, meatballs, and salad. Olives and grapes hemorrhaging in every bite. Love this place and will visit many many more times.

Love and happiness through each bite. Highly recommend if you're looking for a pie that's packed with flavor. Staff was attentive, tables clean, and lots of happy customers. A presto, Mucca!

Finally tried Mucca Pizzeria with a couple of friends and I am glad I did! Best Ceasar salad I ever had. Not too heavily dressed, actual anchovies and light, crisp Romaine, in bite sized pieces. So amazing! Seems funny to go on and on about a salad, but this one was truly amazing. My friends had the soup of the day. Rich tasting, creamy tomato bisque. Really tasty. We shared the Bruchetta with house made Ricotta and spicy honey. Delish and so big we couldn't finish it. We were trying to decide what pizza to order and were talking about a favorite pizza from another pizza place that has thinly sliced potatoes and bacon. The waiter over heard us and suggested that we try their Fiocco pizza. It was supposed to have potatoes, crispy pancetta and Mozzarella on it. Well, the potatoes were mashed potatoes all over it and there was VERY little pancetta. All in all it was bland. I enjoyed the crust so I am betting that their other pizzas are fine. The wine list was not long but had a nicely curated selection. We shared a bottle of their earthiest red and it was delicious. Service was attentive and the space was comfortable. Nice lighting and not too loud to carry on a conversation. Will visit again

0ur kids took us there for our 48th year anniversary. the food was amazing so delicious. Ben, Mia and Henry made us so welcome they we're so wonderful to us. It was an amazing experience. thank you thank you thank you!!!!

It took us a little bit of time to be seated... but the ambiance was great it is a casual pizzeria but a little bit more modernized and more chic! The service was great and they were all friendly! The food was amazing !!! There isn't too much chose from but all of what we ordered were all delicious! The pizza are amazing!

Very good pizza. The two of us had no trouble sneaking in on a Friday night after a short walk from the hotel. The adjacent Mucca restaurant was quite busy, a little fancy and expensive and we had been drinking wine all day in the Willamette valley so something less formal was what we were looking for. The Caesar salad was well balanced (not too much lemon). The pizzas were interesting, one with pepperoni, eggplant and Nduja and the other was a daily special "white" pizza with fresh ricotta, Calabrian chilies, and arugula. Very traditional Neapolitan and if I have one beef, I would say that there was a little too much crust to topping around the outside. Good for keeping the pizza oven surface clean but just a little too much crust in the end. Definitely worth a return visit if we are back in downtown Portland.

This was a first time visit for me, not so for my lunch guest. It was a victory lunch for him. You see, we have a seasonal bet on the Top Chef winner. Each season we watch the first episode and then pick who we believe will go the furthest. It's like a fantasy league for food nerds. He won last season and chose Mucca for his victory meal, thus exposing me to it for the first time. I really enjoyed the relaxed but absolutely perfectly professional and attentive vibe. We split the Caesar to start, and I loved that they use crunchy breadcrumbs in lieu of croutons. That way you get the crispy texture in every bite and spare the roof of your mouth. He had a sandwich on beautiful focaccia, and I opted for the North and South pie, which puts everything I love in one bite (hello, arugula!). We finished with a scoop each of gelato and truly enjoyed our street view of passers by and the Max. It made for a perfect afternoon

GREAT PIZZA!! I ordered the new Roman Pizza...a chefs new dish they are trying out. It was amazing!!! Really really good. Love this place! Great cozy atmosphere, seated outside on a lovely sunny day. I highly recommend.

Visited recently for lunch. Arrived at noon. Plenty of seating. Decided on the Meatball Sandwich based on the waiter's recommendation. The meatballs and sauce were really delicious but the best part was the bread. Apparently they make it in house. Superb. $12 was definitely worth it. Will visit again.

Apart from the long wait while waiting for the check, this was a pretty delightful pizza spot! The bruschetta was delicious (though a bit overpriced for only one slice of bread) and the North and South pizza was AMAZING. We finished the meal with some tiramisu, and the espresso they used was absolutely incredible.

I'm from OC and came to Portland for the weekend. I will say the North and South pizza was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I love the ambience and how cute and small the size is. The servers were great and provided this pizza as a recommendation, which I'm glad they did. When I go back to Portland, I'm coming back here!

Cute little Italian place in a busy neighborhood downtown. I was impressed with the people watching but not so much with the food. The pizza is expensive for what you get. I would have expected this to be a bit cheaper for a personal sized pizza. There wasn't much flavor to the sauce and the crust was a bit underwhelming too. The toppings were just meh and I didn't find the usuals that I'm used to. The custard on the other hand was amazing and I would have went there just to try that. The staff was nice but hovered a bit more than necessary.

I had read Portland has LOTs of pizza options and being in downtown came across the reciews to this place and walked over. No real wait time as we arrived on a weeknight. Was seated promptly and immediately was caught off by the ambiance. This place has a more european flair and feel to it and immediately made me realize this wasnt a mom and pop pizza spot. Menu is diverse with lots of high end ingredients and a flair for different types of pies. We opted for a Vegetarian pizza and also a Pizza with bologna thinly sliced on it. Ordered some wine and can say the pies when they came out were wonderful. Vegetarian was amazing with a balanced crust and high quality ingredients. The Bologna's Love was lit! The cheese was amazing ( a stracchino cheese which was sublime) and again an amzing crust. Followed it up with. Gelato which was also great ( hazelnut chocolate) Overall a well balanced and amazing meal! Glad to have landed upon this spot and most definitely recommend if you re in Portland.

Pizza & service are on point! 10/10 delicious.We got the North & South, which is pictured below, and the salami one. We also had the honey bruschetta. I would definitely eat here again.

Small restaurant with delicious pizza. We started with the charcuterie board that came with a bunch of different salami, peppers and olives. The bread to meat and cheese ratio was a little off, but the burrata cheese was so creamy and fresh. The pizzas were perfect and crispy crust. MUST TRY THE GELATO! They make it in house and they have a bunch of different flavors to choose from, chocolate cherry was our favorite. Our server was so polite and patient with all the questions our group had. Would come again!

Fantastic food, I think it may have literally been the best pizza I have ever had!! We had it for lunch yesterday and we are returning tomorrow for another round. The service was fast and friendly and the food was extraordinary!

Very nice layout with elegant indoor dining and a more casual street side outdoor seating. Food was delicious. Staff was outstanding and very thoughtful overall.

The pizza, for a vegetarian, is so delicious. The service is to the point. I was quite hungry and they took my order pretty quickly. Although they told me it'd be about 20mins, they also took my mobile number. It's a small establishment and it wasn't cold so I waited outside... patient but still hungry. Got on the phone for a chat with my spousal unit ... 20 minutes roll by and no text, 25mins. No text. So I popped back in and waited a bit, asked for my pizza and they were like ..."the pizza we've been waiting on..." as if it were ME that was supposed to come in, rather than text that the pie was ready. Why give my number if you're not gonna use it? It's a small "note." By any consideration I am not perfect. They were busy most of the time my 'Za was being prepped... NBD, but I was really hungry and it was a little irksome to not have my Absolutely incredible pizza that I'd wait at least seventeen more minutes for, at least. Also, ethically, as there are people in incredibly terrible situations in the area, my critique should not register as anything more than a twinge of entitlement. No matter what. That pizza was incredible. Do they put some kind of controlled substance in there? Like Marsanno Tomatos?

The caser salad has gone to hell. It's now composed of tasteless flacid outer leaves of romaine, smothered in bread crumbs.

Glad to have a new artisanal pizza spot downtown! The ambience is casual yet professional. I loved all their modern furnitures. The spot is on the small side but they did a great job opening the space up with their arrangement and do have a number of table and bar seatings. They definitely specialize on pizzas, with some appetizers and special soup and pasta offerings. We leaned into the pies and got three different ones to shared. All their options striked a good balance of novel and classics. You can taste the freshness and quality of their ingredients. The dough was decent. The cooked it to a good char level but could be more flavorful and crispier. Out of what we got, The Bologna's Love was my favorite. Their pistachio pesto is very pistachio foward which I love. The Fiocco Napoletano was unique with grated potatoes, but overall a little bland and one dimensional. The North and South had a good mix of savoriness from the proscuitto and parm and acidity from the balsamic. Their dessert menu was enticing with a wide selection of gelato but, sadly, we didn't have any room (next time for sure!). Service was fast and friendly. Overall, we had a good dinner there. All the pies were enjoyable and filling but I do think they can amp up the wow factor even more in the flavor front, just need a teeny bit more tweaky. A few of the other pies do entice me to come back and try so I'll be revisiting this spot in the near future.

Good service, cozy restaurant. Pretty chill vibe. Best margharita pizza I've ever had in my life. Tiramisu was heavenly and very authentic. If I lived in Portland, this is where I would be found most of the time.

Stopped in on a Friday, their first week open for lunch! My coworker and I ordered takeout and it was about 20 minutes for three pizzas. The ambiance is quiet if you're looking to escape the noise from a busy day. These are personal size pizzas. We enjoyed the Bologna's Love, Alpina and Margherita. Quality dough and toppings. We will definitely be back.

We eat here regularly, and the food is always consistently good. I recently tried their chicken sandwich from the lunch menu--the Pollo Fritto--and it was quite possibly the best chicken sandwich I've ever had.

This place was fantastic, from the vibe, where everyone was clearly so happy to be there. To the smiling Maître D' who delighted in telling us the specials. To the delicious salad of creamy barratta, fresh pesto and sliced tomatoes to the chewy thin-crust mushroom and sausage pizza. The sausage had a distinctive flavor, maybe fennel? And the mushrooms were perfectly tiny and taste. I thoroughly enjoyed my pistachio gelato and my fiancé, his berry and custard dessert. We were visiting so it's sadly too far away for another visit anytime soon, but I can't wait to go back! Meanwhile, we told all the locals we could about this fantastic restaurant!