Cicoria was a restaurant inPortland, Oregon, United States. It was owned by SoHi Brands (formerly known asSortis Holdings) via Submarine Hospitality.[1] Joshua McFadden opened Cicoria in 2019. The restaurant closed permanently in 2024, despite having a generally positive reception.
The pizzeria and bar Cicoria operated on Division Street insoutheast Portland'sRichmond neighborhood.[2] Michael Russell ofThe Oregonian described the 75-seat[3] restaurant as a "Midwestern tavern pizzeria".[4]Karen Brooks ofPortland Monthly called the business a "Midwest-meets-Rome" pizzeria,[5] and the magazine's Matthew Trueherz said Cicoria was a "Midwestern-inspired pizza tavern".[6]Eater Portland called the restaurant an "'80s-Scorsese-vibed" pizzeria, serving pies combining Brooklyn-, Midwestern-, and Roman-style pizzas.[7]
In addition to pizzas, Cicoria served pastas and salads.[8] The business was described as a "sister" establishment to next doorAva Gene's.[9]
Joshua McFadden opened the restaurant in 2019, in the space that previously housedRoman Candle.[4][10][11]
In June 2024, SoHi Brands (formerly known asSortis Holdings) announced plans to close Cicoria permanently on June 29. A press release read, "The decision to cease operations has been driven by the increasingly challenging market conditions that have made it difficult to sustain the restaurant. The team at Cicoria expresses deep gratitude to its loyal customers, dedicated staff, and the entire community for their unwavering support."[4][12]
In 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cicoria (as well asCafe Olli,Dimo's Apizza,Jerry's Pizza, andPizza Thief) were named onThe Oregonian's list of Portland's best new pizzerias.[4][13] Michael Russell later included Cicoria in the newspaper's list of the 21 "most painful" restaurant and bar closures of 2024.[14] Lindsay D. Mattison ranked the business twelfth inTasting Table's 2023 list of Portland's "absolute best" pizza.[15]
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