50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lake Oswego

“The BBQ Mac is good and so is the squid pasta! Meatballs have lots of flavor. My biggest concern is the inconsistencies in the moisture of the pasta. For example each time I've gotten the BBQ mac, the flavor is good but sometimes it's super dry. Overall, I will keep coming back because the flavors are great!“

“I have been at Riccardo's twice for lunch in the pass month. The food, and service are superb. I wanted to tell Riccardo in person what a wonderful Ristorante that he has, but he had already left. Thank you.“

“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!“

“Amber was an amazing hostess. If you ever get the chance to be hosted by her, expect excellent service! She accommodates to all of your requests and provides such a nice dining atmosphere. My sister and I were pleasantly pleased with her kindness and how she went above and beyond for us. Thank you for taking great care of us!“

“Very cute cafe with super lovely workers. They know their regulars by name & make an amazing coffee (as someone who doesn't drink coffee very often because it tends to be hit or miss). I would definitely recommend the latte caramelo. Thank you for a lovely experience <3“

“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!“

“I managed to get a seat at the bar for an early dinner because I hadn't made reservations. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. The short rib arancini could be a meal in and of itself. Their house-made pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce with prawns was amazing! I was actually spooning up the excess sauce and eating it like a soup because I hadn't gotten bread to sop it up. The Stappi Sunrise cocktail with house-made limoncello was also fantastic! I very much look forward to coming back for future meals.“

“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!“

“I had the Spicy Alfredo with artichoke cream, capers, sun dried tomatoes. It was delicious, especially if you love briney foods. I tried the tomato pesto dish which was also very tasty but simpler. The bread with olive oil and balsamic was great too.“

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

“celebrated a birthday with the prix fixe four course meal and it’s an incredible and delicious deal for the price. beef carpaccio, tagliatelle, steak, and chocolate mousse for one and scallops, squid ink pasta, halibut, and a lemon pistachio mousse for the other and everything was excellently done. pasta was fresh, cocktails and mocktails were refreshing, and all the flavors were so solid. excited to come back as their menu changes! plus they gave us a scoop of gelato for the birthday!

Vegetarian options: on each course on the menu there was one vegetarian option“

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

“We dined here on Sunday night August 18. It was a beautiful summer evening. We ate on the patio. The place had a nice romantic vibe. Lots of couples having a nice time. Our server, Emma, was very nice. We started with the the bruschetta and insalata Verdura. The bruschetta was pretty good but the salad was so bland. My mother makes better salad dressing than that. My husband had the prawns Verdura. It was very good. I had eggplant Parmesan. The eggplant was delicious, but there was no sauce on the linguini. I thought that was strange so I asked for sauce. I waited 5 minutes or so and Emma came by to ask if I had received the sauce. I said no. She went over to the kitchen, asked for sauce and had to stand there and wsit for a good 2 minutes for someone to hand her sauce. They weren't very busy. We thought this was peculiar. I don't know if they were short handed or what. Their sauce was good by the way. Not sure if we'll go back. We just felt sorry for Emma, so we tipped her well.“

“Loved this place, great food!!“

“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❤️“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Staged a good-sized wine dinner in the private room (34 people). Fantastic food & service, even with a full restaurant on a busy Sunday night. Michael and his team do a wonderful job- all the dishes were beautiful, inventive, and delicious. Don't sleep on the "Olive Oil Cake" for dessert- your taste-buds and waistband will thank you.“

“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.“

“We were in Portland overnight and Gilda's was recommended to us by the hotel staff. The food was amazing. It was crazy busy and the staff were hustling, but very professional. Even when a customer at the next table was being unnecessarily difficult (his companion and the waitress and we all knew it was his error, not the waitress's) the waitress handled the situation with grace. We were so impressed with the food and the staff, we went back on our return trip through Portland a week later. Equally impressive food and service, but on a slow night, so the staff had time to happily engage with customers. Shout outs to Taylor and Gabby and Chef Marco. Everything was delicious and the service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Always awesome every time“

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing service and food. I went in tonight on a date night with my partner. We haven't been in here in a few years. I was impressed by the staff, their kindness, attention and the food was amazing. Got the organic salad with sherry vinaigrette, chilled red wine ( holy cow finally a place has this!) and the chicken sausage ravioli. My partner got the pomadoro and stout beer. Both were great and he was happy with the protein portion (chicken) of his dish. Overall an amazing night here. Grateful for the nice staff, as we started out at the bar, thought it was too cold and moved. They were attentive and helpful when I had questions and needed more wine. THANK YOU. I rarely get to go out and this experience exceeded my expectations. We will be back soon. 10 stars.“

“So to start the food is on point it's like a taste of the old word Italian food grandmother would make this place is a must for anyone looking to eat and real Italian food done right the service is great not rushed easy going easy to talk to people that work here the atmosphere here is relaxed and easy going like going to your favorite pub after a long day at work truly an enjoyable experience in its self my wife also agrees that Gambinos Italian cafe is a true gem“

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

“For my birthday celebration, I decided to explore fine dining options in the Beaverton area and came across an enticing restaurant through Google. I made a reservation via Resy, and upon arrival, I was pleased to find the restaurant nestled among numerous shopping locales, making it an ideal spot for a celebratory meal.

The atmosphere was vibrant, especially for a weekend evening, indicating the restaurant's popularity. The staff greeted us warmly and were incredibly friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience.

To start our meal, we indulged in an array of appetizers including steak tartare, which was expertly prepared, Polenta Fries that were perfectly crispy, and fresh oysters that were simply delightful. For our main course, we ordered the hand-thrown pizza, which arrived with a beautifully thin and crispy crust that was both satisfying and delicious.

I also appreciated the cocktail selection, which was impressive and complemented our food nicely. All in all, I was thoroughly impressed with the excellent service and the cheerful demeanor of the staff throughout the evening. It made my birthday celebration truly special. Keep up the great work and the smiles!“

“Friendly staff.. great food and service“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

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

“I have to say that Trattoria Gallo Nero provides one of the most authentic experiences in Portland, when it comes to Italian cuisine. The restaurant organized a special event, featuring the wines of Franco Serra, paired with the chef's 4 course meal! The chef, cooks, servers and the rest of the staff are kind and attentive, plus the food is magnificent! Thank you for the wonderful experience! Cheers, Brandon“

“Listen, I don’t have much to say, everything was a blur. Pasta, delicious. BUT LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING. ?THE ?MAC ?N ?CHEESE ?WITH ?PORKBELLY WAS SO FREAKING GOOD!!!

Affordable prices, nice portions, and best pork belly I have ever had. Listen, as an Asian man, I enjoy some good, crispy pork belly; BUT THIS?! Crispy, tender, perfect amount of sweetness. I have never had anything like it and will be back for more!!“

“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!!“

“I took my vegetarian significant other to Dame for his birthday and our first March dining experience. Everything was so delicious and the dining month value was good. To get the same thing a la carte would have cost $10 or so more. The food is locally sourced so seasonal dishes. My squid ink pasta was so tasty with a slight kick. And my SO wanted to “take a bucket of the salad home.” Highly recommended“

“Good food. Ate chicken piccata if it were only a little larger portion for the price it would be nice. The flavor was excellent!“

“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!!!!“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

“Great food and service. Awesome“

“4 people DEVOURED the Mac, rigatoni, carbonara, and chitara; the latter of which was our favorite. The squash fritters (Oct 24) with maple dip were scrumptious. For the monumental amount of carbs we just consumed it felt fairly light. Probably seats about 50/60 (tightly) but it was empty on Friday afternoon; seen it slammed at night though. Ordering up front is easy and all the food was out within 10minutes, perks of having fresh pasta that cooks quickly.“

“Was in town visiting from out of state and decided to stop by for lunch. Our server Nick gave the best service I have received in a while. She was friendly and attentive to our table. Definitely wish I lived near this location to come again! Management and staff are highly trained and respectful.“

“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“