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.“

“Great foods and great waitress!“

“My friend and I thought our main courses were excellent but the flourless

chocolate cake was very disappointing. It barely had any chocolate flavor and was rather dry. Not a good finish to an otherwise good meal. They need to use a better quality chocolate in it. The worst flourless chocolate cake I have ever had!“

“We started with focaccia with a side of marinara and ordered another with evo and balsamic, the focaccia was fresh, slightly toasted and light and tender.then ordered Brussels sprouts/apple salad again all fresh ingredients, the apple was fresh and crisp the dressing was so good. I ordered spicy alfredo,sooo good,the pasta cooked to perfection, el-dente like pasta should be. Full of flavor with a little spice, I will definitely order this again. I shared some with my daughter who ordered the Panna e fungi pizza which I ate a slice of and omg the crust was fresh,chewy and tender ,the best pizza and I've been to Italy. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to go back.“

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

“Loved this place, great food!!“

“The food and service were outstanding.“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

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

“Patrick and his staff go ABOVE and beyond in terms of giving the best service and preparing the most delicious food. You can tell every dish is made with love, with so much attention to detail down to every single ingredient. Every time we dine-in, we are never disappointed and leave full and happy. Every dish I’ve tried always exceeds my expectations. Patrick is dedicated in his work and wants every single customer to experience the best. That’s what I love about Patrick, he will go out of his way to make sure you get to experience the full potential of every single one of his dishes. He’s always trying to find ways to improve his dishes every single day (which I’m not sure how that’s possible when it’s already the best) but that’s just the type of guy he is, always wanting to do better. Thank you for always taking care of us and making sure we have the best time when we come in❤️“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“At the risk of sounding cliche, I wish I could give the service 10 stars. I’ve never experienced a better Portland bar service, they’re always friendly, they make killer classic drinks and excellent twists on classics with very high quality ingredients and craftsmanship. When you consider the quality of the food, drinks and service combined I would say this is in my mind the best bar in Portland. They have a small kitchen but always deliver on everything they make. Please don’t come here I like having it to myself!“

“Comfortable fun hotel. Great location with lots of restaurants bars that are walkable. Would stay again for sure. The in house restaurant/bar is outstanding make sure to have breakfast there.“

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

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

“Great place ! Would highly recommend! Always take out of towners here“

“This is how a food cart should be! Simple, delicious food in large portions served quickly. The owner is also incredibly nice. I paid $13 for a pasta portion that will last me two meals easily. I had the Wooing Asparagus Carbonara and it was phenomenal. I’ll be back soon!“

“I used Mama Mia Catering for a Christmas Party last night. The delivery came perfectly on time, food was hot and fresh, portions were perfect, and many people asked where it came from as they headed for seconds.“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

“💯👌💖🈴️💥💥💥🆗️🈴️🆒️❤️💯🔟 Great Place To Eat“

“Family restaurant and they make you feel like family! Checkered table clothes, Frank Sinatra playing, and plenty of Parmesan to go around. We were well taken care of, service was excellent, and they are VERY generous with their portions. The calzone is the size of a soccer ball! LOOK AT THAT THING!!“

“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!“

“We were in from out of state, Missouri The food was AMAZING and SO DELICIOUS!!! We went as a group and between the six of us i was able to taste 5 different entrees( chicken alfredo, meatloaf, lasagna, chicken piccata, pasta special that night)and all 4 desserts( tiramisu, panacata, chocolate lava cake, skillet cookie). The atmosphere was AWESOME!!!! Great experience!!! The Speakeasy was SO FUN and A GREAT TIME!!! A must experience for anyone!!!! The Baby Beers and Snickers shots were FABULOUS!!“

“Great food and service. Awesome“

“Charming little Italian spot in downtown Lake Oswego! We visited a bit later in the evening, around 7 pm, and found ourselves seated in a cozy booth—the only table open besides the bar. Our server was attentive and added to the experience with a great sense of humor and fun banter.
I ordered the beet salad which was refreshing and full of flavor, though it came on a bed of romaine that felt a bit unexpected. My husband had the carbonara, which had high-quality ingredients and decent flavor. I also enjoyed an old-fashioned from the bar, which was well-crafted. We wrapped up with affogato for dessert, which was satisfying.
Overall, it was a good experience, but the bathrooms could have been cleaner, which was a bit of a letdown. Parking was decent and the ambiance was nice. I’d give this restaurant another try, maybe during the day, to see how it stacks up!“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

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

“The food was great! Delicious as always. The service was...well, it could have been a little better. No one received their food until an hour and a half passed. I asked the waiter if the food was going to be served as it comes and he said, yes but then after the last guest arrived (me) and was about an hour late, all the food arrived about 30 minutes later. It was my mom's birthday. She never gets to go out and has been stuck in a wheelchair for the last two years. Getting lied to about the food was not okay because the pain my mom endured while being patient was based on believing the waiter when the waiter said the food comes as it is made. The server didn't order the food as my parents requested.. So that was disappointing being lied to be the waitress, but other than that, it was terrific!“

“NOTE: FOOD RATING ONLY DUE TOO NOT HAVING STUFFED MUSHROOMS ANYMORE.

VERDICT: sit at the bar! ? ?

After a crummy day and it being veterans Day and on top of that figuring out that I'm probably going to have long-term nerve damage for the rest of my life.... I thought I'd go into the Olive Garden , order my favorite libation, and wait for my Cab.

As a pro tip don't bother getting a seat or making a reservation simply go to the bar.

Let me tell you how fast the service was.
I ordered an hors d'oeuvres and it came in less than 2 minutes.
Not only was it hot presentation was perfect.

The star of the show really was the bartender because again I'm glad I took his recommendation.

The other bonus was that there were lots of friendly company in the bar.

It seems that this is a hotspot for veterans , especially on veterans Day.

I may be a sailor but right now I'm saying Go army if you know what I mean ??

All the people there were very nice and even the folks that are coming in honestly it was just a great time.

But the star of the show was the bartender the guy with which what looks like a bull ring in his nose.

It was literally quick fast and easy and it wasn't all that expensive so I highly recommend you get going there I plan to do it again soon.

Vegetarian options: Well I've never known pasta and pasta sauce to be non-vegetarian so I think you're fine

Dietary restrictions: Personally this isn't the place where I would go for that and if you have dietary restrictions then find another restaurant this is more for people going out there and then celebrating life

Parking: Honestly I'm kind of surprised they both have really great walking access dual dumber doors and just about everything you need and it's easy to get to really convenient location too

Kid-friendliness: You know I really would not mind bringing my children here it was a very nice space very well lit lots of space inside yeah just make a reservation

Wheelchair accessibility: That's another thing that says Italian Garden place really excels at they have huge spaces and there's even someone they're opening the door for you if need be“

“Very much enjoyed this location after having visited in Oregon City many times. After driving by for years and years was so surprised at the lovely atmosphere that doesn't feel like you are close to a busy street at all! The service was wonderful, the wine list and food were great - loved the Caesar Salad. I will be back.“

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

“First time leaving a public review for anywhere, but Amico Chef is worth this review!2022-2023 I ordered pasta from this place 44 times! BEST PASTA I’VE EVER HAD and I can’t get sick of it! My go to is the Shrimp Pesto Linguine add artichoke hearts. The ingredients are so fresh and enormous portions! I could never make it to this caliber at home! The garlic bread is somehow always perfect and mighty tasty! If you like pasta please visit Amico Chef it will not disappoint!2024 I’ve already ordered 7 times!“

“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.“

“It’s our favorite local restaurant! I love the vegetarian choices and that I can substitute whole wheat pasta for white. ❤️“