If you’ve ever had pizza in Portland and thought it stood out, Italy’s top pizza experts just backed you up.
Four Pacific Northwest pizzerias made the 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list, and all of them are from Oregon. This puts the Portland area right up there with New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
The Italian Pizza Guide That Carries as Much Weight as the Michelin Guide
The guide comes out every year from Italian food critics Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro, and Albert Sapere. Anonymous inspectors visit pizzerias across the country and judge them on dough fermentation, ingredient quality, baking technique, consistency, and the overall dining experience. Many people see it as the Michelin Guide for pizza.
Four Oregon Pizzerias That Italy Says Belong Among America’s Very Best
Ken’s Artisan Pizza, ranked No. 10.
This longtime Portland favorite is one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the country. It’s known for naturally fermented dough, crisp crusts, and a menu based on classic Neapolitan style. Making the national top ten is a big deal, especially for a spot outside New York or California.
GRANA, ranked No. 26.
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This Portland spot is known for its modern, ingredient-focused take on Italian-style pizza, mixing skilled technique with local ingredients. Staying on the list shows GRANA’s consistency and unique style.
Hapa Pizza in Beaverton, ranked No. 46.
Hapa Pizza is a surprise entry, showing that great pizza in the Portland area isn’t limited to one neighborhood or style. It’s impressive to see Beaverton make the national top 50.
Nostrana, ranked No. 48.
Nostrana has been a Portland favorite for years. Its wood-fired, seasonal pizzas keep it popular in one of the West Coast’s toughest dining scenes.
Washington State Has Had Its Own Entry — Right on the Eastside
For people in Washington state, a local pizzeria made the top 50 list in 2024.
That year, Spark Pizza in Redmond was ranked No. 33.
Carolyn and Tony Scott own Spark, which serves wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza in a cozy spot just north of Redmond Town Center. Inspectors liked the thin, well-cooked pies with tasty, balanced toppings and the friendly atmosphere the owners create…