No Saint

“No Saint is the kind of place where you feel like family. Gabriella always greets you with warmth and kindness. The food is EXCEPTIONAL, with stand outs being the Rossa (yes, without cheese, trust me), house made Chinoto, and stellar seasonal veggie dishes. I literally dream of their red sauce. Today we went in for their new(ish) Cafe hours and had perfect cappuccinos with Sicilian orange cake and other perfect Italian pastry delights. Don't miss out on No Saint, it's a slice of Italian heaven in Portland. Molto Bene!”

“Legitimately some of the best pizza I've had in Portland, and that's coming from someone who's been to almost all of the heavy-hitters in town. Tastes obviously vary, but I don't think anyone who likes wood-fired pizza will leave disappointed. We started with the fresh baked palloncino bread, which was warm & delightfully chewy with a subtle lemony bite. However, it was super salty (and I say this a habitual over-salter). Thankfully the flaky finishing salt was easy to brush off, which tamed the saltiness. We also had the Belgian endive caesar. The crisp endive mixed well with the creamy dressing & the croutons were out of this world (not shocking, really). For pizzas, we had the leek & hazelnut and the salami supremo. While the cheese and toppings were top notch, the doughy crust was the star. Perfectly charred, yet soft and chewy. Just excellent. The tiramisu we had for dessert was also very light and dare I say refreshing. Service was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere left something to be desired, but wasn't bad & didn't diminish the experience at all. Just maybe not quite up to par with other places in that price range. Overall, a great experience. I will certainly be back!”

“Simply amazing! We came from Florida for a family gathering, and were invited to this awesome restaurant. My goodness, It was definitely a knock out. I don't know were to start. The creative approach to everything in their menu, and the fusion of the ingredients and flavors was truly a wonderful and pleasant experience. The customer service was just as impressive as the food. The staff was knowledgeable, unselfish, friendly, and eager to ensure that every detail of the visit was on point. I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed.”

“Cozy spot for a date night or girls night out. Delicious seasonal menu. Highly recommend the Al la vodka pasta and don't miss the tiramisu! We tried three cocktails this time, and next time would definitely check out their wine list, but the citrus season cocktail was a refreshing martini and their rose city was a sweeter take on an old fashioned. Arrive right when they open or else get a reservation to be safe.”

“I was really excited to try No Saint — it had been on my Portland food bucket list for a while, and even better that it was available on Resy. We made a 7pm Friday reservation, so I wasn’t expecting great parking (it’s street parking only), but luckily we found a spot nearby without having to walk too far. We ordered the Palloncino bread, the endive Caesar, the Rigatonici vodka, a plain cheese pizza (with added pepperoni), and of course, the tiramisu — which was the main reason we came. The Palloncino was unfortunately underwhelming and a bit dry. It wasn’t served with olive oil or anything on the side, and it mostly tasted like plain pizza crust. The standout of the night, however, was the endive Caesar — hands down the best dish we had and honestly one of the best Caesars I’ve ever had. Absolutely delicious. The Rigatonici vodka was tasty, but the baked presentation threw me off. I would have preferred it as a traditional pasta rather than baked, but that’s more of a personal preference. The plain cheese pizza was just okay — I expected a bit more from a place that features a plain cheese pizza on the menu so prominently. The reason I’m giving 3 stars instead of 4 really comes down to the service. The restaurant adds a mandatory 20% service charge to all checks, which I wouldn’t mind as much if the service matched that standard. Typically, you see an 18% automatic gratuity, and usually only for larger parties of 6 or more. We added pepperoni to our cheese pizza (an extra $5), but the pizza came out plain. Since it was a busy night, we didn’t want to send it back just to add pepperoni. The frustrating part was that the pepperoni was still listed on our bill, meaning the server had noted it — but it never made it onto the pizza. We had to point it out to have it removed. If you’re going to mandate a 20% service charge across the board, the expectation is that orders are accurate and service is polished. There’s a lot of potential here — especially with dishes like the Caesar — but the overall experience didn’t fully live up to the hype.”