50 Best Italian Restaurants near Clackamas

“Ben was absolutely amazing! We came in Monday night and he gave us the best service we’ve ever had at Olive Garden. He was super polite, incredibly fast, and never once stopped checking on us or making sure we had everything we needed. He was attentive without being overbearing and truly went above and beyond the entire time. Outstanding service like his makes all the difference—thank you, Ben!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Super cozy spot and everything was delicious. I really like how they have half and full options for the salads and pasta so you can get a variety to share. The staff are all very welcoming, and made the experience feel very homey and relaxed.“

“This is my favorite place to eat in all of portland. I go almost every week. Every single dish is incredible and the service is always great. Go here and support them. It is the #1 spot in town. You will not regret it. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-18“

“The food and flavors at Dolly Olive were so unique in a good way. Items are served family style and meant to be shared with the recommendation of 2 dishes per person which seems about right. We left feeling satisfied and full but not overstuffed.

We ordered everything at the same time, and the kitchen delivered the dishes at appropriate times. We were served the warm, marinated olives and Dolly Caesar Salad at the same time, and both were very delicious. The Caesar salad has some twists to the traditional Caesar that worked well and was not heavy at all. Next up were the mushroom ravioli with a lemon sauce that was divine, and raviolis that had a great balance of pasta to mushroom filling. Our 4th dish was the eggplant parmigiana, and it may be the best version of this dish we’ve ever had. We were trying to figure out how they got the flavors so deep and smoky from the cheese to the eggplant and the marinara sauce. Our last savory dish was the crispy chicken confit which was bursting with such different textures and flavors that one wouldn’t think would go together, but they do.

After looking at the dessert menu, we decided to split the cannoli which was plentiful for 2 people. Similar to the salad, it wasn’t a traditional cannoli. The shell seemed more of an Asian eggroll shell, and we couldn’t figure out the underlying flavor in the chocolate filling. When we got a bit of the shell, filling, and caramel topping in one bite — oh my how good.

The service was very attentive as we had a main server, but it seems the entire front of the house staff ensures efficient (but not rushed) service. Our food was delivered by 4 different people other than our main server, and we had a 4th person clean our table after our ‘mains’ and before dessert. Everyone seemed focused on ensuring we had a great experience and enjoyed every bite.

Our bill came to $125 before tip which we thought was reasonable and a good value.“

“The food is insanely delicious here. And with beautiful presentation. Service is top notch. Like fold your napkin when you're in the restroom level of service. Plus the servers provide detailed descriptions of the food and drinks when asked. You can tell they've studied the menu more than most. I would give more stars if I could.“

“Elegant setting for a romantic date or a family dinner. Highest quality ingredients, ethically sourced meats, handmade pasta, always a delightful experience.“

“Amazing food and service! Love love this place!!!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Portland. I finally went into the restaurant after hearing about it for so long and every single time I’ve been here, I’ve had the most exquisite food with ample portions and the most satiating flavors of Italian food and wine that you could get in Portland. It is comfort food at its finest with the best local ingredients and everything is off The chart delicious. I’ve had the pizza, I’ve had pasta, and I’ve had steak twice. Everything is delicious and I can’t get enough of it. The decanting of the wine, the sides to the bread with olives and oil/vinegar. Every single thing I eat, seems to be at the highest level of ingredients with a lot of attention to detail put into everything. The vibe of the place with the uplifting atmosphere, the decor and the righteously amazing vibes of Chrissie the head bartender…makes me keep coming back for birthdays and special occasions. I actually don’t eat out very much with fast food or takeout because I save my money for this place. I can spend $20 at Taco Bell or I could spend $20 here and usually go home very full with leftovers. Chrissie can make the most delicious concoctions and she literally looks like she’s creating something magical when she comes up with something new. Her cocktails are on point yet she’s always innovating her craft. Attention to detail for every single drink. The best recommendations for what they have that night. She informed me that they bake their bread fresh every day. Foods are sourced locally and every single dish makes me want more. I’m trying to get some variety in what I order yet. The steak does it for me every time. The pizza is the best I’ve had in town and sooooo good. I’m very picky about pizza as it’s my favorite food yet this crust and the delicious cheese and greens and everything they put into their pizza is so tasty. The flavor of every single thing I have eaten makes me want to have it again and again and again. If the Italians that I know in my community, make this a regular spot, then I also know it’s good! It’s authentic righteously on point delicious food every single time I go. All my people come with me to this restaurant for special occasions. Do yourself a favor and visit Cibo! If somebody’s coming in from out of town… Take them to Cibo! To celebrate my children’s accomplishments, I take them to Cibo! I already have two reservation reservations for the first week of January and I went there last night. It’s this good! A lot of people post pictures of the food there and I’ve had every dish that I’ve seen online… But what means the most to me about this place is the whole experience of bringing My special people here to experience, uplifting vibes, delicious and exquisite food, the most incredible drinks, and an atmosphere that takes us out of our daily life and gives us such joy and pleasure to experience. Seriously. Just eat here once and you’ll know.“

“This place was delicious and the perfect valentines spot! We weren’t feeling either of the dessert items and they found us a different option that was off menu. Such an amazing staff and delicious food. I could eat only their pesto gnocchi for the rest of my life and die happy. Highly recommend!“

“Nick was an amazing person and easy to talk to I honestly had already ordered my dinner from another cart and was just bored and was like what is this other cart open this late so I went over and told him I am drunk and bored but make me a customer told him make me whatever you think will make me come back. Hands down my girlfriend agrees the best not just cazone I have ever had but best food cart experience I have ever had. Thank you Nick you nailed it and are now my first stop until someone else can beat you but I am 51 and never gave a food review before. You are the real deal.“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“Great food! Our first visit and we were very happy with everything. Enjoyed our waiter’s knowledge of menu items.“

“Loved this place, great food!!“

“Deli made good food restaurant, outside frescoe atomosphere, good Italian food!“

“We had a great evening! Celebrated our adult son’s birthday! Excellent food and a very good and friendly server! Love this place! And our six year old had his front tooth fall out into a plate of pasta! Don’t worry, we found it :) He was so excited!“

“Charming ambiance, phenomenal meal, and excellent service. Thank you Abigail for waiting on us. I regret it's taken us so long to find our way back here. Still as great as it was a few years ago. That's a testament to a great owner and team. We really enjoyed the bruschetta appetizer, creative mocktails, the king salmon and Dungeness crab pasta specials, and the best tiramisu in all of Portland! See you again soon!“

“Incredible food, funny and personable hosts. Our new favorite restaurant!“

“Long live Ooh Pasta! I got the #4 peanut sauce dish and my husband got the #1 clam dish, both were 10/10! Fresh, perfectly cooked ingredients, the most delicious sauces made fresh to order, and big portions for the price. We used to come here often when we lived in the area, moved out of state many years ago but still have to come eat here whenever we’re in town!“

“Lunch pasta dishes were yummy and generous portions“

“Dropped in for their Mercury Sandwich Week special. Came away imprwzsed by the custoner service, range of cocktails, and quality of great Italian food. Definitely worth a visit but can be busy if there a show next door at the Clinton St Theater.“

“The server was really great. I didn’t catch his name, but he was super helpful. He told me I could mix Alfredo and pesto sauce and I wish more restaurants would offer that. Especially love their pesto - it’s super garlicky in a great way. Brought my newborn and we sat inside - he quickly took a nap.“

“Amazing food and very attentive service! The bruschetta appetizer is an all time favorite as well as the delicious wine menu. Melissa was our server and she has a great personality and made us feel very welcome during our dinner. Loved the live music for Third Thursday!“

“I've been dining here since we came to Portland in 1997. Love the good. Only discovered their amazing deep dish pizzas like 10 years ago 🤯. So good.

Love that we still get the antipasto and spumone. 🍧 Love that we still get treated well and the food has managed to meet with times, well.

Keep up the heart ~ miss the local Papa Johns? Support these guys over dominios any day!! Their pizza is a meal of its own.“

“I just had a birthday party for 17 friends at this fantastic neighborhood restaurant! It was absolutely incredible! The service was top notch. The food, 7 courses, was amazing! Each served in a timely manner. The cocktails were finely crafted! My friends can’t stop raving about their evening at Allora!!!!“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

“Legitimately one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever experienced in the US. I have lived in Italy and my husband is Italian and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our dinner. The wine selection is varied and thoughtfully curated. We enjoyed a bottle of Sardinian Carignano which is a rare find in the states. The prices are more than reasonable. We had a lovely locally sourced steak that melted in the mouth for $32. Bread is homemade fresh TWICE daily and the meat and cheeses were top quality If you’re looking for AUTHENTIC Italian in Portland, look no further. Nero Gallo has it all; great food, prices, staff, atmosphere and we will most definitely be back.“

“I had to say I was very sad to see Bollywood go in the neighborhood bc it was one of my FAVORITES, but I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Maglia Rosa since the same chef was reinventing the space. We finally had a chance to dine there Friday night with a bunch of girlfriends and it was DELICIOUS. We tried almost every salad on the menu (beet/avocado/cucumber, chopped salad, and the Raddichio, all were yummy, perfectly dressed, fresh ingredients. For the main I ordered the cavatelli with beef ragu, was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, the pasta was perfectly cooked. We shared the fresh corn fritelle (corn fritters) that came with the yummiest peach chutney which felt like a nice nod to Bollywood:) For dessert I had the sorbet of the day (peach, yum!). I can't wait to come back and try some other things, I've heard the crespelle fiorentina is a favorite. I will also be back for some quick to go meals that come in handy during the busy week, and they have a lovely wine selection. They even let you taste some wines when you order your dinner. It's a bit funky ordering at the counter but that was how Bollywood was before, and it actually works, and the staff took note when the line was getting long, to add another person taking orders. Once we were at our table, several different servers checked in on us regularly and we could order additional drinks and our dessert without standing back in line which was awesome. I also just love the vibe in side with nice lighting, tall ceilings and tables of various sizes depending on your group. They also great seating outside with a lovely patio and covered area with heat lamps. Great addition to the neighborhood.“

“Good place we just got off our flight and was hungry for a light dinner. My wife ordered Chicken & Gnocchi soup, I ordered fried shrimp dinner, my younger son had chicken nuggets and fries, and his brother had Ravioli Carbonara, and his sister ordered spaghetti with meat sauce.
The service was very good and fast . The price total was $102.“

“This is a casual place offering handmade pasta, wine, beer, some cocktails and several non-alcoholic beverages. You order at the register where you walk in and they serve your drinks immediately and bring your food when it's ready. I had the potato gnocchi and loved it! Others had things they enjoyed, but had some critical comments: the spaghetti was a bit underdone, but the meatballs were incredibly delicious; the pizza pockets were just okay. We had a bottle of rose and it was good. The atmosphere is light industrial - booths and high tables that are not very comfortable, but the medium-sized restaurant space is filled with light, wooden tables and chairs, and stainless steel (kitchen visible). You could watch pasta being made and dried on racks, which was kinda fun. I will try it again as 23rd Street is a favorite place to explore, shop and eat!“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

“This place is a new fun addition to Sellwood Everything is intentionally approachable level of Italian food that is delivered well and the salads are crazy good, and the service is bar none. The pastas are consistently good and the atmosphere is always vibrant and lively, but you can always enjoy the conversation with whom you are with a solid experience that it's worth having.“

“stellar slices, whacky workers and endless hot chili flakes, what more do you even want?? The pizza is great and the people are even better! Conveniently located by the river, high potential for a romantic slice in the park. RUN don’t walk here folks.“

“The only thing my daughter and I don't like is the bread that is served with the pasta, and is also used to make the Panini. The bread is so bad… I don't recommend the Panini.
My favorites are the Carbonara and Gnocchi.“

“Enjoyed lunched with my daughter and granddaughter today. So many delicious choices, great kids menu. Everything was so fresh. Planning to have dessert next time! We ate inside, outdoor seating is available.“

“So Grassa is... solid. it’s definitely decent for fresh pasta, but didn’t change my life.

The carbonara was good, just super rich. Cool casual vibe if you’re nearby, but I wouldn't wait in a huge line for it tbh. Reliable, just not crazy.“

“I had one of the best dishes that I have ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. Upon the waitresses enthusiastic recommendation (she seemed really excited about it) I went with the Boscaiola with pasta instead of ravioli. Every bite I took I closed my eyes to just enjoy the explosion of flavors. Hands down best food ever. Highly recommend but don’t forget your reservation!“

“great food and service. the bolognese was delicious 😋“

“The Mediterranean pizza was delish. It just happened to hit the spot for me. I will definitely go there again and highly recommend it.“

“Best NY pizza in town. You can truly taste the quality.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing food, attentive staff!“

“Amazing dinner! Wonderful appetizer and great wait staff!!“

“Tucci has a vast menu with options galore and reasonable prices. The service has always been excellent. They have a policy of no corkage fee so bring a bottle of wine with you! The only downside is the restaurant can be quite noisy, so be aware.“

“Good food! Prices have gone up though!!“

“😀Today a group of nine of us former colleagues had a most pleasant lunch. The wait staff were very well organized and tuned in to our needs, while being in the background in our conversation. I am very impressed and recommend this place, despite their need for a restricted parking lot.“

“Honestly, the best Calamari I've ever had. Fresh, with a light but crisp batter, the dip they find on the side is spectacular. The only thing that would make it even better would be more of the calamari rings instead of the crisps & some fresh lemon.“

“Honestly hands down one of the freshest most flavorful meals I had in 2025. Amazing pizza, great staff. Cozy environment. 10/10 for any small get together. Support local businesses!“

“Had the sprouts and Rhode Island style calamari. Outstanding.“

“Honestly hands down one of the freshest most flavorful meals I had in 2025. Amazing pizza, great staff. Cozy environment. 10/10 for any small get together. Support local businesses!“