50 Best Italian Restaurants near Portland

“the food and the service were absolutely perfect in every way. I could not have chosen a more perfect spot for date night.“

“Planned a buffet for thirty people. Owner was great to work with. Food was delicious. Dining room was set up nicely. Perfect family affair.“

“Always delicious and the staff is so nice! A ++“

“The 3 sandwiches (2 meatball specials and 1 BLT) we ordered for dinner and the pistachio canolis for dessert were phenomenal! We will be back again very soon.“

“Everything great in this place . Thank you Allegro“

“I attended a baby shower there and it was delicious and the the staff and the manager couldn't have been nicer . The garlic cheese bread was delicious and the sweet potato ravioli was second to none. The whole meal was 5 star worthy. Can't wait to go back !“

“Great service and awesome food!“

“Sfogliatelle! They offer it frozen! Get it, pop it in your air fryer until golden brown and enjoy feeling like you are in heaven. It’s filled fully with great quality cheese and orange peel. It’s frozen so you can keep it on hand and feel free to lie to your friends that you made it. Best enjoyed alone with a cup of coffee on a quiet morning.“

“When on a recommendation from a friend. Food and service were fantastic. Portions over the top. We will be back.“

“We did some shopping then we're going to check out the Duham Fair. but we were late and didn't want to take the bus ride for 30 minutes left of the Fair. so we looked for somewhere to eat. what luck! We had a fabulous experience! A couple great drinks. Some delicious garlic bread. Then dinner came. my eggplant rolatini was amazing! my wife dish was as well. we had the pistachio Gelato for dessert. and I had a delicious espresso. The service? it was a delight! Made our day. loved everything about this accidental dinner! well be back for sure! thank you all!“

“Stuffed mushrooms are to die for piazza also chicken wings a bit overcooked sauce was great tho also our driver was so concerned that something had happened to our order (he had gone over some speed bumps) that he would not leave until we checked the order we love this place and would definitely order again“

“great food great people great atmosphere.. thank you Jo and George“

“Great food and so clean!!“

“Delicious garlic knots, food and wonderful service. reasonable prices. wonderful atmosphere.“

“food was amazing and big portions. waitress was nice and did not interupt every five mins...i have been going to the one i middletown over 20 yrs. do yourself a favor and try this place out. going back for lunch today“

“I can believe we didn’t try this amazing restaurant until tonight. I can’t say enough about the excellent service and attention paid to our party. Top notch recommendations made for the best tasting meal I have had in a long time. We will enjoy this fantastic place many times in the future as our staple for high quality and superb food. Thank you for the exceptional evening and we look forward to joining you again in the very near future!“

“I ordered 3 frozen pizzas of yours from my daughter's fundraiser and OMG! I was the first one to have it and from the first bite I was shocked at how much flavor it had. My daughter had some tonight and her first bite her eyes widened and exclaimed, THAT IS SO GOOD! Normally she'll eat a few bites and put it down but not with this pizza. She devoured three sizes.. Not a crumb left. So if your frozen pizza has this WOW factor, I can imagine what a fresh one tastes like. You've definitely earned a new customer!“

“The waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating! They made everything seamless. The food was fine, maybe a little bland--the appetizers were all very good though. The ambience was very nice: large windows to the golf course, high ceilings and neutral colors.“

“Wow !!! A group of 4 of us were traveling through the area and needed a good place for Dinner …We called and made a reservation , the owner Al was very personable on the phone .We arrived for dinner and he had our name on table , and he introduced himself …We had a couple of beers while he explained the menu to us ….we Decided on a couple of appetizers and also a small pizza to sample before ordering our dinner . The appetizers arrived and were very good, but the star of the show was definitely the pizza , so much flavor … the crust was to die for light and airy and so much crunch in the crust !!!! Next was the Dinner - Chicken Francaise , Chicken Parm , Chicken Marsala , Fettuccini Carbonaro .All meals arrived hot and were Delicious …We also got to meets Al’s Daughter who was very personable just like her Father ….We wished we had this Restaurant in our community . Give this Restaurant a shot , you won’t regret it . Thank you“

“10/10 Recommend! Best calamari I’ve ever had - we had the yummiest dinner and the sweetest server. Every dish was delicious - zero complaints!“

“We went for an early dinner Saturday afternoon our anniversary. Our server was Lance and he was fantastic. We really enjoyed our meals including the rum cake for dessert we go again in a heartbeat.“

“Family owned and food is always amazing!“

“Excellent food, friendly staff, and great service.“

“Food is amazing, everything on the menu is delicious“

“I. just herd from friend of mine that Nardellis reopened in middletown so we take a ride to see what they got I was very impress by how much verity they have in there deli case stuff where very friendly I got stake and cheese grinder and potato salad wow stake was amazing bread was very fresh potato salad was delicious it taste so fresh I will differently go back again“

“We had a great dinner at the OC Kitchen Bar tonight. Asked our server if they could make a dish that was not on the menu and they nailed it for us! Exactly what we wanted. Very friendly staff and great food! Glad to have them in RH.“

“Great food and incredible portions! Our server Christina was outstanding! Highly recommend!!“

“We ordered catering for my daughter’s graduation from the S Main St location. The food was exceptional. We ordered chicken parm, chicken marsala & eggplant parm. Everything was amazing and the eggplant was by far the best I’ve ever had! Thank you!!!“

“Hosted my daughter's baby shower here, and I only have praise and respect for the whole staff. They were easy to work with, and the service and food were exceptional. All the guests complimented the amazing food, and the staff was very responsive and attentive. I highly recommend Elizabeth's.“

“Excellent Excellent!!!! My 1st time yesterday,, crust not thin just right,,, friendly people, atmosphere, had my 2 dirty martinis. Also good selection,,,, I will be back!!!!! & my husband ate it,, he like meat but he didn't complain,, servers are wonderdul,, I like Lunas,, I walked in there first, I enjoy Lunas to,,, but they both have 35 address,, enjoy!!“

“First time experience the other day; was seated promptly and tended to immediately, despite the restaurant being crowded. Food and drinks were served quickly, and everything in my order was hot and delicious. Highly recommended.“

“Great food perfect place for a family reunion“

“Wonderful family and delicious house made Italian dishes.“

“Great place, friendly staff and food was great“

“We had a wonderful small family reunion in a private room last night! Staff was courteous, joyful and perfectly attentive! Very refreshing. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!“

“love this place. excellent food. ordered gnocci with sauteed zucchini and onions in red sauce, and side of sausage. it is out of this world good.“

“A wonderful find with a real Italian waitress. Appetizers of cold antipasto and friend mozzarella were excellent. Our group had: eggplant paremigiana, veal Francaise (which my companion said was the best she's had), and I had Calamari over linguini with a wonderful red sauce. Gelato for dessert, which was totally old-world. Excellent and friendly service. Good wine list. This is a winner.“

“We stopped here a couple of months ago, on a whim, when we saw a sign advertising breakfast, and we've been back multiple times since. Their breakfast is the BEST around! The coffee, french toast, pancakes, eggs, and western omelette are all delicious, and the hashbrowns are like no other! Food is priced very well. Staff is very helpful and friendly. The restaurant and bathroom are VERY clean. Their bathroom even has a baby changing table. Highly recommend stopping in for a delicious start to your day!“

“yes, highly recommend. pizza is really great, we ordered ahead to go for my mom's 81st. enjoyed by everyone!“

“We ordered our Thanksgiving Day meal from Italian Gourmet Deli and it was FANTASTIC! We have previously ordered catering from them and have never been disappointed. Their food is always delicious, plentiful and nicely packaged for easily heating it up with the instructions included. The staff is friendly and efficient. Looking forward to seeing their New Year’s Eve menu!“

“I’ve now been to Casadoro three times, and this latest visit was hands-down the best yet! This place has quickly become one of my favorite spots for Italian-American comfort food with a fresh twist. Great happy hour.The new bean and garlic dip is an absolute standout—creamy, garlicky, and loaded with herb flavor. Paired with their warm, homemade bread. We also got the Bianca pizza with shallots. The sweet caramelized shallots combined with the creamy base and crispy crust made it incredibly tasty and unique. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Casadoro nails that cozy yet elevated vibe, and the food quality keeps impressing me more each time. Highly recommend for date nights, happy hour hangs, or just a delicious Italian meal. We’ll definitely be back soon—can’t wait to try more from the menu!“

“Unassuming Italian joint in a strip mall but DO NOT sleep on this place. Been a few times tried a few different pizzas and a few different pasta dishes and appetizers and they were all winners. The staff is friendly and attentive. The portions are generous, the atmosphere warm. Fantastic spot!“

“First time trying today. wonderful crust and the sauce is very good. Also has great staff. Highly recommend!“

“First time trying Leo’s. Delicious pizza, had the Sicilian thick crust lasagna pizza, it was loaded with toppings and absolutely scrumptious. Also very friendly staff. Will definitely be back!“

“I came here yesterday to catch up with some friends and our server Amella was absolutely incredible. She was kind, fast and welcomed us. It was our first time here and based on this experience, we will absolutely be back! The food was delicious, drinks well made and service was nice!“

“Supporting our local & small business! Excellent Salads, pizza, etc.., Great dinner from Tony's today!“

“We held our wedding rehearsal brunch at Esca Wine Bar, and it was wonderful. The staff were so accommodating when we realized we hadn’t counted ourselves (the bride and groom) in the guest count and needed 2 more seats, quickly making the adjustments to the tables and to the food. They were able to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, as well as providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to everyone. Our host even took a group photo for us at the end of the event. We absolutely recommend having an event here at Esca!“

“13 of us went there to celebrate my mom's 85th and we're lucky and got the upstairs. We had Samantha as our server who went way above what was expected. We had the very reasonable priced buffett..the food was good, the chef was on hand and very friendly. Drinks very reasonably priced. This was our 3rd family celebration there and an plan to use them for more.“

“We held our company Christmas party here. Amazing atmosphere & the food was absolutely delicious. Bobby and Jessica were amazing. Such a great place to have an event. Our staff loved the place. Wait, I can’t forget to mentioned the Chocolate chip cookies, OMG does not described them. Thanks for having us. Thank you Fran!!!!“

“This place never disappoints awesome people great, Pizza for any occasion no I was not paid to say that lol try it guys I promise is good“