Dove Vivi Pizza Deli

I was a big fan of Vicolo Pizza in San Francisco so when I moved to Portland a year ago I knew that was one of the things I would really miss...and now, Viva la Dove Vivi!! I drop in for a slice at lunch at least once a week and YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY plus the bonus of big fresh delicious salads to boot! Portland Magazine better wake up and list this as one of the BEST pizza places in town. I dream of the day they can move into a space that has a pleasant outdoor patio. Don't go another day without tasting this fantastic pizza. Bravo! Pros: Delicious fresh ingredients, healthy salads, very friendly staff Cons: just a few outdoor tables that face the parking lot more

I was kind of skeptical of the deep dish cornmeal crust because I am a floppy NY style kind of gal, but it was awesome! They were playing great music and everyone who worked there was super friendly. We got their four cheese pizza, which was so rich and great (my boyfriend wanted more sauce, but am not into sauce overload) I also recommend their rooibos tea, it was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. Pros: Great service, great pizza Cons: a little spendy, but worth it! more

This place is awesome!!! Their pizza is so delicious, its hard making a choice when you go to order, all their pizzas are good. The environment is very nice and quiet, the staff are all very nice and welcoming. I think i found my new favorite pizza place in Portland.\r \r Try the Garlic pizza, its soooo good. Pros: Everything about this place. Cons: Limited Parking more

I am so happy that Dove Vivi is in Portland. My favorite Pizza in San Francisco was Vicolo pizza. This pizza and menu emulates that of Vicolo, but better! (Vicolo is now closed in SF). The cornmeal crust is cooked to perfection. The salads are big and made fresh! Everyone who works here is nice and really good customer service. They genuinely seem to appreciate your business and very accomodating. By the slice or a whole pie, you will not be dissapointed, this place is a truely one to try!!!Also, you won't leave hungry! more

I've always been a strict New York style pizza lover, but I got to say I really like these guys. They use quality ingredients in innovative combinations and they give great service. They seem genuinely happy to see you walk in the door and provide great service. It is great to have them in the neighborhood. Pros: fresh ingredients Cons: terrible signage more

I tried this place after reading the Platter column in\r A&E on 8/10. You can find the column at oregonlive, then click on entertainment, then under DINING click on the Platter column. I can't seem to add a link here. I guess citysearch doesn't want you doing that. Anyway, Zusman has it right. I was surprised to see him name\r my 3 favorite pizza restaurants in Portland in the\r same article. After trying Dove Vivi, it turns out\r that he has named the 4 best in Portland and the 5\r best in the state. Dove Vivi is no east coast pizza,\r and it has nothing in common with the other 4 except\r quality pizza. Open your mind before going here. \r There?s nothing not to like about this place. Of the\r 4 in Portland (and, for those of you who haven?t read\r Zusman?s article, I?m talking about Ken?s Artisan,\r Nostrana, Apizza Scholls, and Dove Vivi), Dove Vivi is\r my new favorite. It is not the artisan style of the\r other 3. But overall, I still prefer the 5th one,\r Apizza in Stayton (New Haven-style pizza). Try Apizza\r Scholls too. It?s worth the wait in line. Apizza in\r Stayton never has a wait, although with the recent\r press (the Statesman Journal mentioned them again in\r the Arts & Travel section on 8/5) their business seems\r to have picked up.\r \r Dove Vivi: Pros: Great pizza, friendly staff, roomy atmosphere. Cons: None! more

I tried this place during the first couple weeks they opened and have been back several times. There is something about this cornmeal crust stuff that I am more fond of than regular pizza crust. Maybe it's because it's neve gets soggy. I'm a fan of the crispy crust. The toppings are super tasty. I haven't been able to stray from the sausage with peppers or the corn slices. Also, the beat salad is to die for. The salad is a mixture of beets, walnuts, goat cheese, lettuce, and a great dressing. I highly recommend it. I've found the food is very filling for the price and end up taking some home for leftovers. The pizza is great when it's cold too. The only mishap is that this little gem is kind of hard to find. Look for the wooden sign with the heart. Pros: The cornmeal crust pizza and beet salad Cons: a little hard to find more

friends of mine whispered in my ear the jumbled phrase - dove vivi. after tracking the place down and learning how to pronounce the name - i then had to get over my east coast snobbery...i am a pizza purist, and I was totally skeptical of this california inspired cornmeal crust thing-and deep dish- well lets just leave that mush in the mid-west. BUT! this ""pizza"" is more than amazing. layer after layer of simple flavors sit atop a buttery, crisp cornmeal crust, my favorite corn, fontina and sausage simply changed my mind forever. the eggplant comes in close second with roasted bits melting into every bite. the adorable owners will talk your head off, but you'll actually like it - and the unmarked aluminum awning and clean sparse decor is a welcome relief from the overly garish pambiche building across the street. my recommendation would be to order a pie, get half and half- order corn, and one half off the special board, get a salad. the first few times i went i got talked into the green salad with broccoli and black beans, the marinated broccoli is hard to give up, but last time i went i got the caesar - a salad so done in this town it is almost boring. AGAIN! my mind was changed- a simple tart lemony dressing on a no frills pile of crisp lettuce was a perfect pairing with the pizza pie. You will only need one salad for you and a date- a table of 4 can finish off one pie and two salads easy. Other little gems - the cute labeled and light hawaiian beer, the roast chicken which comes with crispy roasted potatoes and a little bit of pesto for dipping- the outside tables, who knew sitting in a parking lot in a strip mall could be so lovely. Pros: toppings, toppings, toppings, newness, great location, cornmeal crust, friendly more

Having never tried cornmeal crust pizza before, I have to say, I'm sold!! Salads are great too. & they have beer. Amazing, and run by really sweet people. Highly recommended. Pros: great service, great food more

I just happened to spot Dove Vivi as I was driving by and thought it looked interesting, so we stopped in for lunch. Everything was amazing! The cornmeal crust was crunchy and delicious, the toppings were perfect and the dessert was the best I've had in some time. Plus, the service was impeccable. I can't wait to round up some friends and go back. Pros: ample seating lovely atmosphere delicious food delightful service Cons: not close enough to my house more

I live in the neighborhood and stopped in for a slice. What a treat! Instantly I was greeted by the warm, friendly owners, beaming with big smiles. I ordered two slices; one pepperoni and one (by recommendation) fresh corn and pepper. It takes a couple of minutes to get ready, so I hung out reading the paper and diggin' on the funky tunes. The space is clean, with lots of room to spread out and nice big tables. Nothing worse than minding your elbows when chowing on pizza! Lots of beer and wine choices, too. The deli case was full of salad temptations, all fresh and colorful, and a wide variety of cold drinks. When I went to pick up my hot slices, the pizza bubba told me that he threw in a slice of cheese pizza because the corn slice looked a little small. SCORE! \r \r I got home and literally made the ""yummy sound"" from the first bite to the last. The cornmeal crust is chewy and crisp, salty but a little sweet, and it's not so thick that the toppings are lost. The toppings perfectly complimented each other with a perfect balance. Sundried tomatoes with the mixed cheeses, fresh 'shrooms with the pepperoni, and the fresh corn with roasted red peppers and onions... like tasting an Iowa summer. \r \r I was really torn about sharing this new gem with the public, but I want them to stick around! Plus they sport a sweet location with easy parking. At five months pregnant, I have found a new craving! Pros: Flavor combos (which rotate), Clean and spacious, Lots of room to stretch out more

i've heard that the owners are getting a sign soon, which is a blessing and a curse - they will be getting more business, but now everyone is going to know where this place is! i moved to portland from chicago, so i know pizza and this is the best i've ever had. all fresh ingredients, amazing cormeal crust and you don't feel unhealthy eating pizza! my boyfriend and i split some slices between us so that we could taste as much as possible - loved the onion one and he was crazy about the sausage. the owners are totally cute and nice and obviously passionate about their restaurant and pizza - i completely recommend to anyone! Pros: cool loft-like ambience, cheap wine and beer more

dove vivi got it right. their cornmeal crust pizza is perfect. i never consider pizza as something i would serve as a gourmet meal, but this one is different. i picked one up and took it to a wine tasting. the folks at dove vivi, cut it in 36 thin slices...rich cornmeal crust with fresh corn/cheese topping made for the perfect palate cleaning hors doeuvre. and the beet salad can't be beat. made fresh as ordered. more

This place has yet to get a sign but don't pass it by, this pizza is the best around! THe cornmeal crust is a super delicious alternative for conventional pizza crust and creates a sort of crisp deep dish style pie filled with all sorts of ingredients. I have had the corn with roasted red onions style and love it, the homemade sausage is wonderful, and the pesto with ricotta makes my mouth water just thinking about it. The owners are super sweet and really have a unique thing going here. more

The cornmeal crust is really unique. I don't think I have ever had this kind of crust before. I had the pizza with corn on it (I know it sounds like a lot of corn but trust me) and I love it. My co-workers think I'm crazy cause I talk about it all the time. Lunch anyone?!?! \r Fun music and yummy crust. more