I'm one of those rare folks who doesn't like cheese - AT ALL! So, we never go to pizza places, but some friends wanted to go to Carlino's, and since the restaurant had some non-pizza items on the menu, we agreed. I'm glad we did!
We went on a Friday night, and I ordered their clam chowder (a personal favorite), and it was absolutely the best clam chowder I ever had in over 50 years of ordering it in every seafood restaurant we have visited. It was terrific - lots of clams, bacon, too - the flavor was outstanding! Be warned, however: they only have it on Fridays. I then had a club sandwich, which was also great, exactly the right proportions of ingredients on really good bread. Although we didn't try it, the pizza looked good, too, even to me.
Good, friendly service, very welcoming. We'll be back - most likely on a Friday for another bowl of clam chowder!
Carlino's Pizza & Deli
21817 N.E. Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
503.669.9998