The pizza legends from Portland have landed in Bend — and the line out the door hasn’t let up since day one. Ken’s Artisan Pizza, long considered among the best in the country (and the world, per the Naples-based 50 Top Pizza rankings), brought its signature wood-fired magic to town in early 2025. The formula? Slow-fermented dough with a tender chew, hand-stretched mozzarella, and just the right blister on that charred crust.

The menu reads like a love letter to Italian tradition with a Pacific Northwest accent. Think burrata, mortadella, and pistachio pie; lamb sausage with sweet peppers; or the simple perfection of soppressata with spicy Calabrese salami. Starters include charred delicata bruschetta with tomato jam, oven-roasted calamari, and a classic Caesar that earns its keep.

And because Ken’s doesn’t stop at savory, dessert brings the cheeky Affauxgato —housemade vanilla ice cream drenched in Caffè Umbria cold brew. Add a smart cocktail list, local beer and cider, and a thoughtful wine lineup, and you’ve got the recipe for Bend’s hottest table.

Ken’s Artisan Pizza is located at 1033 NW Bond Street in Bend. Open daily at 5 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Tuesday. Call 541-797-0029 or visit kensartisan.com for more information.