No Saint

After a less than ideal experience at another restaurant down the way, the seven of us found ourselves at No Saint - appropriately named for us sinners. We were immediately seated outside where we enjoyed several appetizers, three pizzas, drinks, and of course, dessert. The pizzas were huge and incredibly tasty. We all left with plenty of leftovers. The menu appears to rotate occasionally, which is fun. We had a pepperoni supreme pizza with hot honey, and another with summer squash. The roasted nectarine cannolis were good; the tiramisu was better. If you're looking for a great neighborhood Italian spot with great vibes, stop at No Saint. You won't regret it.

Great open kitchen space with moody lights and warm wooden furnitures. Their menu focuses on pizzas and some sides.We started with the Escarole & Pistachio Butter which was my favorite dish of the night! Fresh veggies covered in toasty and lemony dressing topped with nutty pistachios. The Summer Melon & Duck Proscuitto ended up pairing very well with this dish with its sweetness. Wished they'd have been more generous with the proscuitto though.For pie, we went with the Peach & Sausage. Great base and crust, crispy and chewy at the same time. This was a huge pie with plenty of gourmet toppings so at $32 we didn't feel too ripped off but I would say the flavors weren't quite there for me. I enjoyed the individual components but they didn't come together. The peach slices weren't ripe enough, maybe a peach jam or grilled peach would have worked better. The sausage was nice and juicy and the pie was plenty creamy and cheesey for a white pie Service was decent but we felt neglected at times. All in all, not a bad romantic spot but food wasn't the best we've had.

Pretty good!There were 5+ star dishes mixed with some so-so ones. The pasta al forno was rated one of the best meals in Portland in 2023 and this met expectations. Creamy sauce, al dente pasta, crispy oven char and salty breadcrumbs. 10/10 and would eat this again and again. The spicy chicory Caesar was also a creative take on classic Caesar with the addition of chili oil in the dressing which complimented the bitter chicory leaves. Best salad by far. The other four dishes including dessert weren't particularly memorable, but we still ate it.Service is nice here, very attentive. The inside is cute, cozy, and very homey. Would visit again for select dishes.

Ten stars, seriously!! We had been eying this place for a while and finally found a reason to get up to Portland. Our expectations were already high and they hit it out of the park. We had to try the baked pasta. Vodka sauce was extraordinary. Pizza was perfectly cooked. Even our bowl of olives apparently to a trip through the oven. We interacted with several people there and they were so nice and helpful. Can't wait to go back!Note, they just started taking reservations.

Bomb pizza. Service was friendly, maybe a tad overly attentive, but how can I really complain about that? Would've liked the options of crushed chilis but wasn't a deal breaker. The Caesar is unorthodox in the best way possible, cauliflower and turnip, so bomb. The pizza was money, perfectly charred, super chewy. Will definitely return

I think it's telling if I feel like I could live off of the bread, salad, and pasta at a place for days or weeks on end and wooow No Saint definitely deserves that praise. I made reservations with a couple friends a few weeks ago for a birthday and was so glad we chose this spot! I had their seasonal spritz which was great and my friends had the lemon soda and N/A IPA which they all enjoyed as well. Apps wise we went for the bread with whipped ricotta -- came out piping hot with the perfect pinch of salt on top and the whipped ricotta was HEAVENLY. Would absolutely order again. Then we had the kale salad which was deeeelish; bright and tart with a good amount of nuance and nuttiness. Next was hands down my favorite dish -- the stuffed rigatoni. I'd pay someone to give me a whole vat of that to eat in a corner and be totally content. The pasta was al dente with a good amt of cheese and the pesto and pine nuts on top were exemplary. Absolutely get this this if you go! We also tried the squash..which was good but not memorable or really our fave. Would opt to try the carrots next time instead. Pizza wise we had the potato pizza minus the meat and the rosso pizza which is vegan! (no cheese on there but lots of delicious tomato flavor). Pizzas were both great and even the crust was so so good. Would get all of the above again minus the squash, sorry squash! We did end on a sweet note with tiramisu though I'd be game to try the panna cotta or the rotating cakes!Service was really sweet and I loved how warm and cozy the interior felt. Street parking in the area isn't too bad and you can likely find a near enough spot! Totally check this place out if you're in the area, worth your time, money, and food tastes~

Wood fired pizza similar to Kens but they have more variety for vegetarians plus I like that they have different menu every week. Ask for soft bake if you don't like charred crust. Everything was fresh and good quality ingredients. Highly recommend.

We ordered Bianco pizza but vegetarian and it was delicious. I usually leave the crust for my husband but this time I ate the whole slice cause it was that good. I don't like ricotta but the one they use was such a high quality I enjoyed it. It's a wood fired pizza so it's going to be charred but if you don't like it just ask them for a soft bake (that's what we did). Special thanks to Gabriella, she's very nice to talk to!

Update! Last time I went here I thought the pizza lacked a certain something. Well, they've definitely made some great additions to their pizza! We ordered the summer squash and it is SO GOOD! Perfect amount and blending of flavors -thinly sliced summer squash, thick slices of mozzarella, just a hint of anchovy in the almond, garlic paste, and even freshly grated Parm over the entire thing, including the crust! The best part of this pizza is the lemon-juice - it perfectly balances the richness of the rest of the ingredients.We also got the focaccia-which looked like it was made with whole-grain flour, but they still managed to get it soft and fluffy and it was served with a very tasty olive oil. Salads were fresh and flavorful, although more basic than the last time I was here, when they were the most flavorful item.Our friends got the corn pizza. I'm not a fan of corn on pizza, as I don't like the sweetness. Our friends liked it, but everyone preferred the squash pizza.Panacotta was good - it had a small basil leaf on top that added a pleasantly interesting addition.

The ambiance of this place was so cute! However the food was overpriced for the portions and what you get. This our first time trying this place and I don't think we'll be back. The pasta we had was amazing, but don't charge me $30 for a tiny portion. We had 7 people in our party. We ordered 2 apps, a couple of drinks, 1 pasta, and 4 pizzas. Our total was $278, gratuity is already included at 20%. The pizza was decent, flavors just didn't hit the way they should. A lot of better pizza joints in Portland with better prices.