Italian Restaurants near Happy Valley

“VERY TASTY!! Yes the food took a little longer but I took into account that this a solo owned cart and the cart owner is playing several roles. All the ingredients are fresh as can be and I appreciate that. I received 2 separate plates and not one disappointed. I can’t wait to return and bring my friends and family! Not to mention the cart owner is so respectful and kind.Thanks Fresco for incorporating home made cultural food into the food cart space. Bravo.“

“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.“

“Everything I've eaten here has been good to very good but the menu reads better than the food tastes. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the food is somehow lacking some refinement. It's still very good and I want to return to try more dishes. The bathroom situation would be comedic for a juice bar or coffee shop, for a sit down restaurant it's kind of ridiculous.“

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

“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.“

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

“Excellent real Italian flavors and presentation in a comfortable neighborhood location. All you can ask for Italian taste with pretense.“

“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.“

“Amazing food, great prices. Not to be missed.“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“Loved this place, great food!!“

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

“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!“

“Love love love this place. The server was fantastic. He described everything perfectly. Great communication. The food was so creative and tasty. Italian - American with a creative twist. The owner was so lovely. He gave us limoncello. We are going back for sure.“

“The food is really good and everything is well priced, but the service is non-existent. The one female bartender seemed irritated with us when we walked in. We sat at a table and ordered the food from the QR code. We also got our own water which I'm fine with. But other than bringing over the one n/a drink I ordered, neither bartender checked on us or asked how our food was. We got two salads and two sandwiches so plenty of time to check on us. The only interaction we had was with the male bartender who waa much nicer and brought our sandwiches, but still never checked in. When you close your check on your phone it defaults to 25%. For what? Why would I leave 25% for someone who didn't even speak with me and when Imt doing pretty much half the work myself? 25% is a full service restaurant gratuity and honestly If they interacted with us even a little bit I would have been fine with that. The kitchen staff brought our first food round out and they were very nice. We came in on a Friday night and it was pretty empty, (us at a table and a couple people at the bar), so it is not like they were too busy to engage. I have been here once before and it was a much better experience so not writing this place off, but tonights experience was sub par. Food was bomb though.“

“The best family oriented Italian restaurant with the best authentic Italian food in Oregon..“

“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.“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

“Highly recommended! Please read the Caption!

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One of the best restaurants we went to in Portland!
We went there without a reservation, we waited 5 minutes.
I recommend this reserve for 0 wait time.
The waiter’s name is Benny! Wow! Number one! She is very professions, patient, cute and kind.
She explains for us about meals, new meals and was really kind!
The meals are huge!
Each meal comes with salad or soup, salad and soup are bottomless l, you can order as much as you wish. The salad is huge. Also.
The kids meals are good enough, the regular meals we could have one for both, they are very big meals and full plates.
Wet tasty wine
Nice place
Great for special occasions
E joy it!“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

“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.“

“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.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing food, attentive staff!“

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

“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.“

“Great service, greater waiters! They are known for their focaccias I think and they do not make their own pasta. So it was sub par food for me cause they don’t even ask if you want more cheese or cracked pepper on your dish. There’s no bread service to begin with either. I guess I’ve been spoiled by other Italian places.“

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

“Usual good service and atmosphere

Notice: this was the very first time in years that the salad wasnt A plus plus plus. I noticed a bit of it being off. First time ever. Disappointed. Will still come hack, but hoping it was a one-off. Everything else was stellar.“

“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!“

“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.“

“😀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.“

“Love love love the Otto!!!“

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

“Love love love the Otto!!!“

“Mama Mia Muffuletta! This place is so
legit. Please do yourself a favor and savor this delectable Sicilian deli. The owners are warm and kind and the atmosphere is just what you would want. The bread, the meats, the fermented veggies just go already!“

“Great food and great service!“

“Sorbu’s food tonight brought me back to my hometown, Livorno. Perfect rendition of the classic “5 e 5 con le melanzane” like you can find in the streets of Livorno, and a Porchetta sandwich as it could have been served by a legendary paninoteca from my youth (the salsa verde is the real deal). We’ll be back! Thanks to fellow Tuscan-Portlander for the recommendation!“

“What a great place to eat. They have live music and great customer service.“

“My husband and I have named this our favorite restaurant! We eat very vegetable forward, and there is no better place in Portland to find a diverse amount of simple, creative vegetable dishes that are quality ingredient forward. The seafood is also wonderful and so is the brunch. Everything is seasonal, and the menu changes daily with a few mainstays. The by-the-glass wine list is the most expansive you'll find in the city. On top of all this, the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, and the service is just wonderful!!!! The prices are great, however our wallet hurts from eating here way too much. We'd probably just live here if we could.“

“My family was very pleased with our first dinner here! Thin crust pizza with excellent and creative toppings! Yummy appetizers and friendly staff.“

“Authentic artistry is at play here. This stuff is EXACTLY the cultural delicacy you get in Chicago, and is one of the finest restaurants in Oregon. The guy was a pro, do not miss out on this handed down, taste-bud craftsmanship.“

“I love La Buca, we go here for birthdays and celebrations. The owners are wonderful people and their whole family is involved in the business. Really friendly staff and amazing food you can customize to your ideal dream pasta. Good gluten free options but omg the best Cesar Salad in Portland!“

“Such a beautiful experience dining here. The atmosphere was incredibly cozy and welcoming, the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable settling into. Every dish was outstanding, thoughtful, flavorful, and clearly made with so much care. What truly elevated the evening was the team. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely, creating an experience that felt both special and effortless. Already looking forward to coming back.“

“Went here with a small group of friends over the holidays. The food was really good, lots of veggies dishes. We ordered a variety of dishes & all shared. One dish (risotto) was over salted and we did send it back and they confirmed that it had been over seasoned and removed it from our bill, which we really appreciated. Service was not quite what we hoped for at a fine dining restaurant where we spent $300 but it was fine. Very cool that they play real records. Portions are VERY generous. Loved the Brussels, Jerusalem artichokes, focaccia and other dishes I can’t remember! The tiramisu is pretty good! One of my friends is a huge vegan foodie and Sicilian and did not like the arancini but everyone else raves about it Updated from previous review on 2026-02-14“

“Friend and I ate here yesterday. Each ordered basic cheesteak w cheese and onions. Amazing. Tender beef, perfectly melted cheese and just enough grilled onion. Bread was very fresh. We ended up ordering a third cheesesteak to split. Also had a few pints of Ninkasi lager.“

“Food is great, perfect weather outside last night. Not overly hip“

“Look at this burger! I promise it was as delicious as it is beautiful. Top that off with a frosty pint, tons of TVs playing all the sports games, pool tables, friendly family atmosphere (this is a literal mom and pop business) and great service and you have the perfect place to become a regular at.

Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly“