ZA, Portland, ME

Date: 4/25/2025
Pizza ordered: Plain cheese, Margherita, & Potato
Location: Portland, ME
Website: www.piz-za.net/

​Za in Portland, Maine, marks an exciting new chapter for the duo behind the beloved Truckin Pizza. After years of serving up pies from their popular food truck, they've brought their craft to a permanent home - and it shows. Even as a carryout order, the quality and care behind these pizzas came through in every bite.

The Margherita showcased Za's commitment to perfect dough - a crisp, thin base with excellent structure and a bready, airy crust that revealed beautiful gluten networks. The sauce was outstanding: bright, balanced, and full of fresh tomato flavor.

The Potato Pizza was pure comfort - salty, oily, and irresistibly rich. Thinly sliced potatoes paired beautifully with caramelized onions and gooey cheese, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor.

The Plain Cheese was another standout, with a perfectly foldable slice, pleasantly salty cheese, and a sweet, flavorful sauce that tied everything together.

If this is what Za's pizzas taste like outside the oven, I can only imagine how good they are fresh from the hearth. A visit to the new brick-and-mortar location is already on my list - and it's clear this team's passion for their craft translates beautifully from truck to table.