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.“

“One of the absolute best restaurants in Portland. Everything is delicious and absolute perfection. Farro pie, agnoloti with chard and tagliatelle with ragu are our favorites. Note There is almost always a wait bc it’s a small place. There is a cute wine bar next door where you can get a glass and appetizer while you wait. We love Luce!“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“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!!!“

“Always seasonal therefore menu changes frequently enough that every time I visit there are 3-5 new dishes. Delicious alcoholic and NA beverages, warm service, cozy, inviting and lively space. Great for family night, friends night or date night!!“

“Great foods and great waitress!“

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

“I’ve been here dozens and dozens of times — often with clients from out of state or overseas. EVERYONE loves this restaurant! Three time (that I know of) nationally recognized award winning restaurant. One of the famous national magazines rated it #2 vegan Italian restaurant in the country! (The best place in New York City came in 3rd!!!) You can greet most any customer and they will immediately smile and comment on how crazy good every dish is. The staff is extremely competent… especially when every table is taken and there is a brief waiting list… they stay happy, friendly, they don’t rush anyone… I have no idea how they stay so composed when the restaurant is hopping! The staff is always delightful. The owners are usually there working, smiling and friendly. That makes the experience even more special. I like being there for more than the food… the pleasure of the other customers even those new to the restaurant is contagious. The vibe is refueling of body and soul with charm and grace at the highest level. You will see. Have fun and enjoy! ❤️🙏🏻“

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

“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.“

“Loved this place, great food!!“

“This is one of the best pizzas in the city. They use top quality ingredients and have an amazing oven. Cooks the pizza to crispy perfection. They will work with anyone and make an excellent pizza just the way you want it. I have tried several of the specialty pizza combinations and absolutely loved them. I hope he opens more locations so more people can experience this unbelievable quality pizza.“

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

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

“Beautiful venue, amazing food, attentive staff!“

“We had a lovely dinner to celebrate our anniversary. They even had a hand signed card on our table to mark the occasion. Nice touch!

Delicious carbonara that was well sauced and a perfect texture. The rabbit agnolotti was divine with flavor, texture and subtlety. Rounded out with a classic and tiramisu that was the perfect size and texture. Waitstaff was very attentive and helpful, while giving us space to linger. Even though it was a busy Friday night they seemed to handle the rush well. Only small suggestion would be a more interesting amaro flight to go with dessert. But we’ll be back!“

“Had a wonderful experience at this spot. Lauren our waitress was attentive, friendly and kind. The food was delicious.Especially enjoyed the fresh cucumber salad and house cocktails. We will definitely return there again. Thanks to the staff!“

“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.“

“It’s so funny these days with all the new “east-coast, jersey, and Midwest style” Italian comfort-food places opening up around town. It seems like a bunch of new kitschy spots trying to emulate this style that has been held here for the last 25 plus years here at Denicolas. (That’s only as long as I’ve been coming here, maybe they’ve been open longer, I dunno.) This place is solid, and they have been doing it for longer than this instagram-fueled trend with class. Plus the service is incredible. They always remember us. It’s our special spot.“

“😀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.“

“My daughter and I went to Adelleda for brunch on Sunday and it was fabulous. Each item on the menu was so enticing we had a hard time choosing. The Honus Wagner, chicken and waffle style fried oyster mushrooms over waffles with truffle syrup, was incredible. Ultra crispy mushrooms paired so well with the syrup and waffles. The Bobby Bonilla beet pastrami sandwich was a many layered flavor bomb. Such a great play of textures and spices. And Mr. 350 was the best version of chilaquiles I have ever had. Better than any in Tucson. We got to sample brioche straight from the oven and are still dreaming about it. Slathered in house made vegan butter and, no shame, dunked in that truffle syrup. There Will Be Blood was a mighty fine Bloody Mary but the Pina Caliente blew my cocktail loving mind. Smokey from the mezcal, spicy and smooth as pineapple silk. Huge kudos to the mixologist!!! The atmosphere was lovely and chill and the service made us feel special. A real gem!!!!“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

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

“Ristorante Di Pompello was the caterer at our wedding this past month. We have ate there before and loved their food. They did an excellent job with the catering bringing appetizers, salad, bread, and pasta as ordered. Our guests enjoyed the pasta options and everything was kept warm and clean by their staff. The only issue we had was with the nonalcoholic beverage service. We had ordered water, iced tea, strawberry lemonade, coffee, and an assortment of sodas including diet soda options. On the wedding day there was no coffee and no diet soda available for guests. Also, guests were not a fan of the iced tea. The strawberry lemonade had high praise though. Overall, I would absolutely use them again for catering and will be eating there again as I love their food and it is a great restaurant.“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

“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!“

“So glad I found Monty’s Red Sauce on TikTok because it did NOT disappoint! 🍝❤ Everything was super delicious, but the Chicken Alfredo was hands down the BEST I’ve ever had! 🤤 Absolutely obsessed!

I definitely recommend making a reservation because this place is pretty popular and can get busy. Our waiter was attentive, the service was great, and the whole experience was wonderful.

It was a little pricey, but honestly, 100% worth it! I would definitely come back if I’m ever in Oregon again. 🍝✨“

“So, so delicious with generous portions! I ordered the medium chicken pasta bowl and got two full meals out of it. They cook the garlic and jalapeños on the stove in a way that's honestly hard to describe — it just works. Everything's well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. Hands down my favorite spot for pasta in West Linn/Oregon City!

Love this location, especially for larger groups and great for folks with kids. The connected bar allows you to get the best of both worlds. Highly recommend!“

“This is a top notch Italian restaurant. We have been to all over Italy. Maglia Rosa made us feel like we are eating in Italy. Talking about high quality food and service. Our dogs love them, too. They are so generous and hospitable to dogs. Thank you for bringing a high class food to our neighborhood. We are hooked!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Delicious pizza and great Greek salads. Kind of expensive, but good tasting food is worth it…once In a while.“

“Hey there. Just wanted to share my experience at Grassa. Myself and one other went in for burger week. Food was absolutely delicious! Atmosphere was fun inside or out. Pork belly mac was melt in your mouth! Thanks, can't wait to explore the menu again. Cheers“

“This is one of my friends’s favorite sandwich shops in the area and I know why. Everything is fresh delicious portions are large and you feel like you’re getting a sandwich right out of Italy. I would definitely come back here again.“

“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.“

“Sorry no photos. Everything was excellent and a great value. I had the steak and shrimp bucatini with endless salad. $26 bucks which is great under the inflation laden Trump regime. It would have cost more for me to buy everything at the grocery. Enola (not the plane) was sweet and attentive. Love the grated parm.“

“Tonight at 9pm on a gloomy Thursday evening, I found Olive Garden exceptionally pleasant, mellow and quiet, with their predictably warm atmosphere, and ageeeable quality and offerings. I like their Build Your Own menu option, which allows us to mix n match our choices of pasta, sauce and toppings, for endless interesting combinations! I greatly appreciated Maddie’s cheerful and attentive service - she went above & beyond at soliciting and expediently fulfilling my extra requests with thought and care. Her genuine demeanor - a rarity to someone like myself who routinely encounters jaded servers with cookie cutter scripts - was the icing on the cake. She kept the table cleared too 😊. Thanks Maddie, for making my evening!

On another visit, Raven was especially thoughtful in customizing my salad subbing extra tomatoes for peppers. She too made sure I felt welcome and well taken care of. Traci too!“

“Wonderful service! From beginning to end had a great time! Our server Josh was amazing. The whole staff super friendly. Really great experience and the food was delightful! They gave me a free dessert for my birthday! Lovely time spent with friends 🧡 Thanks Olive Garden!! 🫒“

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

“Really wanted to love Navarre, but sadly it fell a little short of my expectations. The food was fine, but nothing stood out or excited me — especially for the price, I was hoping for more. I’d recommend it for a spot to grab a glass of wine and a snack, but wouldn’t come back for a full meal.“

“excellent food and excellent service.“

“Umm... I wanted to rave on and on about the pizza, then the pork meatballs, then the Spag (with meatballs)..but something else struck me that is even more important. Some place finally, THIS PLACE knows how to do wings on the west coast! How did it take this long? Oh my God! I took my chances and those are the wings I've been waiting for. Very impressed!“

“9.125/10

Clarklewis absolutely delivered. The food came out hot, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The pasta was excellent, the atmosphere was unique, and the entire experience just felt right.

Troy behind the bar was amazing. He was working incredibly hard, paying attention to everyone around him, and still made the experience feel personal. The rest of the staff was just as impressive. I was greeted and taken care of within five minutes of walking in.

I usually try to find at least one thing a restaurant could improve on. Tonight, I really can’t.

9.125/10. Great food, great atmosphere, exceptional service. I’ll absolutely be back.“

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

“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“