Pizzeria Stellina

Pizzeria Stellina is a true gem of Portland nestled in the heart of Sellwood. Gina, the owner, is there most nights making the pies and her presence alone makes you want to be in the room. Douglas leads the front of house vibes with old school hospitality and humor. But let’s talk about the food! The crust is unique and highly craveable. Crisp bottom, nice chew, fun air bubbles. It’s the kind of crust that you eat every piece of and don’t leave any on the plate. My top three favorites are the Margherita, the Potato, and the Marinara. I don’t always feel like I need to get a salad when I go to a pizzeria, but here I do. Do not miss the Stellina or the Wedge. Lastly, I highly recommend ending your meal with a soft serve affogato. If this cozy spot is not already on your regular dinner rotation, you are truly missing out! ✨

Their crust is delightful. I had the Four Cheese pizza and loved every bite. Even the leftovers were perfect. The roasted beet salad was perfectly dressed. I've been thinking about going back everyday for the past week. 🤤

This was my first time at Pizzeria Stellina. Gluten free on any pizza is a first. We got 1 GF and 2 regular crusts. There is no size options all one size. The pizza was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The Italian style is truly a must try experience. It seems simple but the flavors are just so good. The price is just right but trust me you’re getting quality ingredients, you can taste the difference. We watched the staff pick fresh basil for the pizzas. Smelt amazing. All in all a must try. Especially if you have a gluten allergy. The vegetarian options are abundant as well.

I come here quite frequently, and I would say this is the best pizza in town especially because of the crust and dough. I love it that they have options for vegans, and the focaccia trio is delicious. Highly appreciate non alcoholic beer options!

This place is a true neighborhood gem — the kind of spot that makes you feel lucky to live nearby. The pizza is, hands down, the best in the city — perfectly blistered crust from delicious fermented dough, thoughtful toppings, and just the right balance of tradition and creativity. Every bite reminds you how incredible pizza can be when it’s made with care and passion. But what really sets Stellina apart is the atmosphere. It’s warm, welcoming, and unpretentious — a place where the staff greets you like a regular even on your first visit. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, and there’s a real sense of community here that’s rare to find. Coming to Stellina doesn’t just fill your belly — it lifts your spirits. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pie or settling in for a night out with friends, it always feels like home. Grateful to have this spot in the neighborhood. Highly, highly recommend.

The pizza was very good as was the pear salad. We went on a Monday in February and it was pretty empty. We live in the neighborhood and are happy to see that these folks are back!

This place is it. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and if you are googling pizza just close down the screen and get the directions enroute. Fantastic crunchy crust and the ingredients are all high quality and with purpose. I had the special with sausage and I cant remember the last time I had sausage on a pizza and thought about how good that sausage actually was instead of it just being "sausage on a pizza". This place is just a step above and I really look forward to more visits and trying more of their menu.

Just returned home from another super delicious dinner at Stellina! Tonight was special for our family as I celebrated my birthday, and we all celebrated Mother’s Day. The pizzas were out of this world, and the salads were absolutely delicious! Thank you Stellina for a lovely evening!

Pizzeria Stellina is a true local gem! Outstanding hand tossed and wood fired pizzas, cozy space, stacked bar and the best staff around! The salads were fresh, organic and exceptionally delicious too!

Food was good, customer service could use some work. We've been meaning to try this place since we moved to Sellwood but we kept coming by when they were closed. They were closed one day because it was warm outside. Great atmosphere, my drink was VERY good, and pizza was also really good. Only negative was that our server (that seemed like a manager or owner, but maybe he just acts like he is) was pretty snarky. Like, he seemed to go out of his way to put us in our place. Odd. I'm not sure why he wants to make his customers feel uncomfortable. We won't let him keep us away, but they need to tell their servers to be more plolite. I would have given 5 stars otherwise.

Picked up a Principessa(Prosciutto, fresh mozz, basil, tomato sauce) pie from here last night, and was really impressed. How impressed? I planned to eat half... but I ate it all... in one sitting... by myself. Such sweet gluttony inducing pizza! Overall the ingredients were perfect & high quality. But what impressed me most was the crust. It was thin, with a nice crunch on the bottom, but still soft textured sour dough flavors in between. And yes... I ate all the crust too. Super friendly staff as well. And the atmosphere inside was super cozy and inviting. My only complaint is they often won't take takeout orders on Fri/Sat nights. Maybe not enough oven space? Overall, from my first impression it deserves to be right up there with Ken's, Apizza Scholls, Lovelys. And I'm lucky enough to have it in my favorite hood of Sellwood.

I'll start off by mentioning that one of my best dining experiences when I was last in Portland was at a Cena, so I was excited to hear an alum from there had opened Pizzeria Stellina and put it on my go to list the next time I was in Sellwood. The space is functional modern industrial farmhouse, with some my back hurts just looking at theses benches vibe, and a seemingly out of place wall mural of, who knows, Mama Stellina? Service was a few rungs down on the adequacy ladder. I was seated promptly and my order was taken efficiently, but that's where it ended. Absolutely no engagement to follow up on if I needed anything else, how my meal was, etc. While I don't expect butler style service from a local sit down pizzeria, it shouldn't mimic a notch above a counter pickup experience either. I was glad there was a water at my table. The Margherita pizza looked wonderful. The crust was charred, crisp and had an excellent chew, and albeit a handsome looking pie, it was savorless except for the undercurrent of tinny tasting tomato. A tactile win, but a flavor fail. The Insalata Stellina is their version of a Caesar salad. Crisp romaine, flavorful, loaded with freshly grated Pecorino Romano pillowy cheese, perfectly nuanced lemon garlic dressing and delectable focaccia croutons. This salad was the saving point of my meal, but not enough against the backdrop of all else to warrant a return visit.

Love Pizzeria Stellina! The staff is the best and their pizza is electric. The crust is made in house by Gina and she has it down to an art. They have a great Italian wine selection, really good salads and excellent draft beer, they also have soft serve ice cream with a chocolate shell. I know, right? It has become my favorite pizza place in Portland for all the reasons listed above and I say that I do love pizza and have tried most. Other local favorites are Ken's, Lovely's, Nostrana, Pizza Thief and Pizza Scholls. I put Pizzeria Stellina in the same category as best pizza in Portland but the vibe is way more local and better!

This place has changed hands a few times since we lived here. Previously, it was PieVino which had better food and selection but was hit or miss during the pandemic. Most recently it is "Pizzeria Stellina" which we had high hopes about originally. We came here when it opened in its first week and have been back at least a dozen times. Tonight was a weird experience. We ordered a wedge salad and two pizzas. The wedge salad came out smaller than usual and with wilted brown lettuce. The first pizza out was the margarita, which was burnt and inedible. The second out was the Pera and it was fine. The waiter came by and asked how the pizza was, in which I responded "ok, but a little more burnt than usual". He preceded to get the owner who accosted us about the pizza stating that it "was supposed to be that way [burnt to a crisp]". I said it was fine but they insisted on remaking it for us. We took pictures of several other non-burnt Margherita pizzas which came out while we were waiting. When we asked for them to box everything for us to go because it was getting late, they got even more defensive with us and comp'd our meal. I'm used to Nostrana, a similar concept, where they will refire your pizza no questions asked let alone have defensiveness about it. They wouldn't even let us pay for our drinks when they did bring out the food. It was nice they comp'd our meal but it did feel unnecessarily contentious. They remade the pizza which was excellent - I just hope the owner didn't spit in it after being so angry with us! In this business it's important to have humility and customer service. All in all giving it a 3 stars because early on it was a good concept and I'm hoping this was just an off night.

Very authentic experience. Loved the food and service. Seating outdoors was pleasant in the evening. Will be coming back for some focaccia!

Customer service/ care is not found here. If you are a Gluten free, neurodiverse person especially with children who are sensitive to indoor dinning they will treat you poorly. GF options are for indoor dinning only. My family is unable to dine out and we always have to do to go. The manager was very inconsiderate and no exceptions. Not family or neurodivergent friendly. Hard pass here.

Excellent food, service, and feel. Great ambiance. Kid loves the food. Because the staff is so great, family and friends always look forward to going here when visiting from out of town. Definitely recommend. Edit: forgot to mention Douglas. OoLaLa. Mrowr.

Good food without the warm welcome. Sad, because we spent lots of money in the past as it is in our neighborhood. I want to support local businesses but I want to feel appreciated for doing so as well. It felt as though we were a burden. Left and ordered delivery from our favorite: Life of Pie! Want be back even if it is a short walk from home. Will take our business elsewhere.

Great pizza and service! Loved the appetizers too! The family owned atmosphere made the vibe perfect.

Tonight, my family of 3 went (attempted to go) to this establishment. We put our name on a sheet and stood just outside the door (hovering and checking in regularly for FORTY FIVE minutes. There were 2-4 tables available on the patio the entire time we waited. At no time did any of the servers acknowledge our existence. Offer to seat us. Offer water or a glass of wine or a cocktail. OR EVEN OFFER A MENU TO BROWSE. The interior of the restaurant was also empty (save for one table). I'm astonished by the abhorrent lack of service. Meanwhile they were continuing to take to-go orders by phone. At 46 minutes, we crossed our name off and walked away and went down the street and enjoyed a lovely dinner. It's a bummer. We live in the neighborhood and are never again going to patronize this place. I get that staffing is hard--but graciousness isn't.

Starting a review like this is challenging. Everything was superb that I don't know where to start. Walking in the atmosphere is peaceful and subdued. A very nice variation to the common pizzeria. We were part of a group that they actually opened early for us. The service was incredible. Anything we needed they were there to help. We even broke a plate and it was like water under the bridge. They didn't even bat an eye. Appetizers were all amazing. We had the wedge Caesar salads. Both were incredible. My favorite was the wedge salad. The combo of the crisp iceberg, bacon, pickled red onions, and extremely tasty bleu cheese dressing was amazing. It took a while for the pizzas to come which actually was perfect. The atmosphere invited a cordial and convivial culture. The family had a great time catching up. When the pizzas came, WOW! So good. Presentation was great. Each pizza I tried was amazing. I struggled to pick a favorite. I repeat, everyone of them were amazing. I also want to reiterate that the service was amazing. We were doing a late Christmas celebration so we had some presents and goodies crowding the tables. They were so good about fitting the pizzas around all of our stuff. Lastly, the soft serve. Easily the best I have ever had. Came in a simple glass cup. Chocolate, vanilla, or mix. Topping options of caramel or fudge. So good!!! Anyone considering a top tier pizzeria experience should go here. Truly a great local spot.

If you like hairy pizza... this is your place... Bought two pizzas one had a long blonde hair on it... the guys answers was "it happens" I looked at the kitchen, the blonde woman cooking had no hair net or hat at all... So yes... it happens... that's right...

Super cute pizza shop in the Sellwood area. We came here with a group based on a recommendation from my friend and I really loved the unique flavor combinations. We order the salsiccia, patate, and pera to share for a group of 5 and it was just the right amount. The pizza has a nice crunch for the crust and held up well with all the toppings. The toppings flavors were balanced and not your standard. Like peach on a pizza? What! They also sell soft serve so you can end your meal with something sweet. Definitely a must get.

Good food, nice cocktails and friendly staff but sadly they are NOT family friendly. No high chairs, no baby changer. Odd given their location in Sellwood. We made the mistake of assuming they would at least have a high chair but they did not. Nearby Gino's has them.

I love wood fired pizza and this looked like a winner. I didn't see a ton of reviews, a little surprising considering Sellwood has a lot of popular places, but I figured this is new and seems like that is the case. Our waitress told us it was her first day and it seemed like they were still getting used to some staffing techniques. It also took a while to get the pizzas even though there were not that many people there. I say this just to give a fair warning for right now, I think they are still getting the hang of it and I don't want to diminish them for that. Anyway the most important part is the pizza and that was really, really good. The crust is that wood-fired crispness I desire. I got a basic margherita and added pepperoni and it was just what I wanted. If I have any complaint, maybe a little, the crust might overwhelm the pizza taste at times, but I'd much rather deal with that than a too thick crust. They had alcoholic slushes which is fun. We got salads which were also very good. The space is cute but small and got a little heated with the oven... they may want to open it up more. So again, they have some growing pains right now but the pizza is really good and I will be back to try more.

Another (of many) great experiences. This pizza is called the Newyorchese with Fresh Mozz, Mozz, Parmesan, garlic and oregano. May be my favorite so far here and I have never had a bad pizza here

Absolutely awesome spot! The vibe, the beautiful food, the staff...it's a new, local favorite! Thoughtful ingredients, and such a lovely little bar. We love you all, Stellina's Staff! (Who doesn't love a fresh beet salad + an appropriate spritz?! Feels like a slice of Italy right in Sellwood.)

This pizzeria was pretentious and overpriced. Crust was burned on both pizzas. Do not waste your money.

It's a real restaurant! No scanned menus . The menu is not extensive but there is considerable variety in the salads and small plates. The wine menu is quite good. Lots of variety and the three selections I tried were excellent. I believe that that, throughout life, One prefers the pizza of one's youth. Johnnys pizza in Columbus Ohio in the late 50s early 60s made pizza like Gina produces at la stellina . The crust is spectacular: crisp, chewy, charred and flavorful. The sugo di pomodoro is umami heaven. It's sweet with natural sugars. The mozzarella is not excessive and has a considerable amount of flavor. And there isn't too much of it! I had a margarita tonight so the only other ingredient was basil. Perfect. The basil was put on the pizza just before it came out of the oven. Not raw, not burnt. Now, YMMV! It depends on the pizza if your youth. May you find it...

What can I say, the pizza is banging and the staff are so great. They use quality ingredients and ferment the dough which makes it better on the ole digestion. Can't say enough good things. We'll be back many times over!

Hands down, the best gluten free pizza I have ever had - and I don't take that lightly. I am a pizza person - I met my husband at a pizzeria we were both working at, we had wood fired pizza at our wedding, and honestly if I don't get pizza once a week I feel a little less like myself. While I can't speak for the regular crust, my husband enjoyed his Margherita pizza as well. I ordered the gluten free Perra and I honestly questioned if it was indeed gluten free (it was). It was chewy on the inside, crispy on the out with an almost tangy dough. Bonus - it even had a couple of air bubbles. As I'm writing this review, I'm sorta thinking I will stop in this week to get my fix. I've been here once, and seriously can't wait to go back to try a different pizza. If you're a fan of Neapolitan style pizzas and are in the Sellwood neighborhood, definitely worth checking out, and a must if you are gluten free.

Great salad, pizza, and affogato! My husband and I have been here many times and love it! We've always had good service and enjoy the food. We've had numerous different pizzas, and it would be hard to pick our favorite. Hope you enjoy it too!

Update- I had been here multiple times since they opened last year and had good customer service, but I was there with my partner last night and the customer service has just taken a nose dive. Our pizza was completely burned. They tried to explain to us that the pizza was supposed to be "charred" and I understood and saw other pizzas that looked that way, but ours was clearly burnt. Instead of apologizing, the owner came out and got defensive about the pizza and made it super awkward. It was such an uncomfortable experience.

What a rip. Service yes but prices ridiculous. $87 for a children's cheese pizza, sausage calzone, Caesar, club soda and a Shirley Temple. Can you say rip off with me?

I'll preface with the fact that I have celiac so can only opine on the gluten free crust - which was delicious. Very good texture and didn't taste "gluten free". Husband and daughter loved their regular pizzas, and my daughter said it was the best she's had. And she's a little bit of a pizza snob. It's definitely on the more spendy side for my gluttonous family since everyone needs their own, but pricing not at all out of the ordinary. It's a small fortune to eat out anywhere these days. All in all - delicious pizza, very careful attention to solid flavor profiles and all very fresh/obviously scratch made. I look forward to returning at some point. Most importantly (for me) safe, gluten free pizza that doesn't feel like I'm not eating pizza. Celiacs rejoice!

Two words. Pear pizza. Its not something you would think would be awesome. But it is. Yummy crust and Gorgonzola makes an exceptional flavor combination. Worth a stop in sellwood.

Everything about this place is great. I love the apps and pizza. Please support this restaurant, I want/need them to stay in the neighborhood!!

Best pizza I've had in Sellwood and right there with a Cena for our fav Sellwood restaurant. It's a husband and wife team, she's the chef and he runs the front. She puts a lot of care and time into making the dough for the pizza and it shows. Salads are good also.

We had Pizzeria Stellina delivered last night and it was delicious! We ordered the Patate pizza, which had potato, bacon, and gremolata. Since we live nearby, the pizza didn't have far to travel and it arrived hot with the bottom of the crust still crisp (a pretty impressive feat considering that it was delivered). The pizza was clearly made with care and the crust had a crisp exterior with a nice chew. So excited to have this new spot in the neighborhood!

Best pizza in the Sellwood neighborhood. The charming ambiance and the most delightful wait staff aid you in your menu selections. Don't skimp on the affogato for dessert - with Black Sambuca - you will not be disappointed!

Great service and pizza. The Pera (with pears, arugula and caramelized onions) may have beat the amazing salami and fennel sausage pizzas but it's a tough call.

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD. Delicious crispy/chewy thin crust pizza with fermented crust and interesting topping combos. I usually just go for margherita when I get Neapolitan style pizza, but the other pizzas have a really good topping ratio and interesting ingredients that taste v high quality. The pickled sweet peppers in the salume pizza especially are killer! Staff is super friendly, and the cozy vibe works for date night or just casual dinner. Great neighborhood spot but also worth a drive.

I love this place! Still seems somewhat undiscovered which is a tragedy. The pizza and ambience are both awesome! Highly recommend giving it a shot if like me you enjoy your charred thin crust pizzas!

I've now been to Pizzeria Stellina a handful of times, and I can say with all confidence, it's delicious. Wonderful flavor combinations, excellent food. The daily menu always has something excellent added to it, and it's exciting to hear the specials. Current favorite, the Wedge Salad. Additionally, it's such a cozy vibe inside. The staff are friendly and inviting, and you see the same faces every time. Truly a place where they'll know your name when you've been a couple times. The cherry on top is the soft serve ice cream. Perfect ending to a great meal.

I see all 5-star reviews here, and I wonder if we hit an off night. I'm kind of torn about how to rate it, because I love a local independent spot. I loved the beet salad, which was very flavorful, and our waitress was wonderful. We ordered a Margherita, and the pizza came out looking perfect. The crust had the perfect combination of crispy, chewy with a little bit of char. It was a really good crust. But the pizza was totally bland. The sauce tasted like tomatoes straight out of the can, and not zesty tomatoes. I couldn't detect a single hint of garlic or herbs that would make it taste like pizza. It was so disappointing. I really hope I hit an off night and that I'd find it different on another visit.

Been meaning to stop in for a while when about a month ago, another place in Sellwood lost our phone in order, so we popped in for a replacement meal and we are so glad we did! Since then we have been back three times and each time is such a treat! Douglas is typically the person who looks after us, but I love that when our order is up and Douglas is busy, another server gets us the food while it is hot. I also love they there is seems to be an appetizer and pizza special, always something fun and interesting. Last night, we really wanted pizza for the main, but they had a pasta special that sounded so amazing, we ordered it for the table and split it - along with the beet salad and eggplant appetizer - so so good. The best thing about this place is that EVERYTHING is good, from the appetizers to the desserts, to the people, you cannot go wrong - it is just awesome! Stop by and grab some food, you will love it!

I wondered in and didn't realize that they were entertaining a couple. The staff was really friendly and the pizza is amazing!

Neighborhood place. So cute inside. Very friendly staff. We really love their Caesar salad. Dressing is extra yummy. Their pizza is very yummy. Tip- choose something other than margherita - go for the Stellina or the Pear. Save room for a soft serve cone on your way out.

Dinner with family last night and decided to try Pizzeria Stellina. It was great! We had both the Caesar Salad and their special for the eveing which was a roasted beet salad. Both were very good. The dressing on the Caesar was wonderful. We also shared three appetizers; the meatballs, the eggplant, and olives. Nothing to complain about! Then we shared two pizzas. We enjoyed both the salumi and the quatro fromaggio. Great service and it was very busy. We will definitely be back repeatedly

My favorite Pizza. My favorite Wedge Salad. I love the potato with bacon pizza. In person the service is on spot. Delivery manages to land a still warm pizza. I wish the delivery had more vegetables on the menu. That's it. Delicious!

Excellent pizza. Crust is slightly tangy, chewy and ingredients are top quality. Its not cheap but you can tell they aren't sparing any details. Ambiance is lovely in the evening. Easily the best pizza in Sellwood and up there with Ken's Artisan Pizza for top pizza in SE.

I didn't like the pizza at all. It was bland, there wasn't enough cheese, and the crust was very tough so much so that i couldn't eat the ends of the pizza. I recommend going elsewhere for good pizza, nothing personal against them though.

Best GF pizza in Portland, hands down. And I am picky. Salads are awesome as well; love love love the wedge. Only negative is that they aren't open on Tuesday's or Wednesday's and those always seem to be the days I crave pizza. So glad to have a healthy choice in Sellwood!

We are excited to have a pizza place back in this spot! We tried it for the first time and found the GF Pizza pretty darn good! We tried the signature Stellina and it was really unique and good! Lets hope this place makes it, and given what we experienced it should!

Great little spot. Had the wedge salad which was super crisp and tons of flavor, pear pizza which was phenomenal, eggplant appetizer which was so good we argued over got the last bite. Service was great, good Italian wines. Highly recommend

Wow. Outstanding pizza crust that takes 2 weeks to make! The slow fermentation makes all the difference! Great space, great service, great food!

Awesome food AND atmosphere AND service! Interesting Pizza! Nice salad! Love that this is right down the street.