A huge disappointment. A lot of money for extremely mediocre food. It tasted like a knock off version of Olive Garden! Everything tasted like it was loaded with sugar. I couldn’t finish any of the bolognese, the caprese salad or the Lemon Drop drink.
It’s highly rated, just not real Italian food. I don’t even think it could be called Italian food…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bolognaise, Lemon Drop
Eevee DeLioncourt
We arrived the last hour of them being open but the quality was still great. You order food and bevs at the counter and have a seat to be served. We got the Fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and chicken, as well as the pumpkin & Asiago ravioli with marinara sauce. We received complimentary house made focaccia bread with olive oil & balsamic, too, which despite being the last bread of the day was fluffy and delicious.
The only thing I did not enjoy was the Caesar salad - it was too moist and salty for my likings. I'll certainly try them again some day. Also the portions are small but match the adorable cost.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of cheese-as-protein vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Brittney Dahlen
Went for a date night and another for an 8 person dinner. Service was wonderful both times. No issues with reservations. The food and wine were delicious with generous portions. Cute spot!
Dietary restrictions: Had a few vegan and gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meenakshi Ananthapadmanabhan
The experience was bad. We went based on the raving reviews of this place. But the server was very rude. the bread was dense (almost like a banana bread texture than an actual bread). When asked for warmed bread he said that's the only kind of bread they have, laughed at us when we tried to ask about an order and was generally very condescending. Maybe the reviews misled us to believe this was a better place than it is, but it's an American diner, with bad service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tracey Holbert
The atmosphere reminds you of going to your best friend’s grandparents house for Sunday dinner. Everybody’s excited to see you, everybody is joyful, and they are delighted to serve you!! The food… I ordered the chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo… And I would gladly make that my last meal ever!!! The chicken was so moist and crispy, and yet not burnt. The Alfredo was rich and creamy without being overbearing. The combination was truly an explosion of taste, perfection!! I ordered a local Chardonnay… Sidenote, I normally don’t drink Chardonnay, but it sounded wonderful. Was absolutely delightful, juicy and full body with no dry aftertaste. For dessert I had the caramel bread pudding and again “chef’s kiss “ It is one of those meals that you will remember for a long time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Shay Shay
The food was not good to me no salt at all, pesto wasnt all that, veggies ran out but the customer service was exceptional. Will return to try again maybe it was an off night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
David Reyes
Hidden gem.
Simple classics, good portions, and delicious.
The best Alfredo sauce me and my wife have ever tried.
The people there were vibrant and the food delicious ?. I could not recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Williams
Service was super fast and the salmon fettuccine alfredo is probably the best I’ve ever had. My one complaint is that there was a guy watching TikTok without headphones on but that isn’t management’s fault. We went in on a Wednesday so there were tables we could move to to get away from him.
Found this place when looking for somewhere to eat after spending the afternoon downtown. We didn't want to eat on the west side of the river and came across this quant Italian restaurant.
We loved the outdoor seating and atmosphere. The smoked salmon alfredo did not disappoint! I don't usually like restaurant alfredo. It's typically too rich or greasy. Boccis alfredo was perfect with the smoke salmon.
I was almost disappointed I got the salmon alfredo when I tried my friends bologanaise. The flavors were incredible. Will definitely be back for the bologanaise and meatballs.
The fresh bread was soft, warm, and oh so good. Serving sizes were large, and staff happily brought us another basket of bread. We received wonderful service the entire time.
While dinner and bread were excellent, the dessert was my favorite. I will definitely be back for more bread pudding with caramel sauce.... so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Classic Tiramisu, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
duc nguyen
I was not sure about the place when I pulled up. Then I walked in and it seemed like a nice little Italian restaurant. Me and my wife went for a late night pasta craving and we where not disappointed. The meatballs are better than most in town and the marina was so good. We will definitely be back again soon.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Donna Paris
Such a beautiful hidden Portland staple. The food is amazing, the drinks are strong, and the owners are wonderful. No frills quality Italian food with a chill vibe. You're doing yourself a disservice not going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Robleto
At first the area sketched me out, I went around 11pm, and man am I glad I decided to go in. Once inside, I ordered the chicken Parm and fettuccine, not only was it delicious but also a very generous portion. I'd absolutely come back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik Dorey
These guys lead with their heart, and what follows is some of the most special food in Portland. We’ve been here three times now, and don’t sleep on the lasagna, bolognese, and chicken parm. Classic stuff, sure, but you need it in this extra sincere setting. It just multiplies the deliciousness. Get it.
A huge disappointment. A lot of money for extremely mediocre food. It tasted like a knock off version of Olive Garden! Everything tasted like it was loaded with sugar. I couldn’t finish any of the bolognese, the caprese salad or the Lemon Drop drink.
It’s highly rated, just not real Italian food. I don’t even think it could be called Italian food…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bolognaise, Lemon Drop
We arrived the last hour of them being open but the quality was still great. You order food and bevs at the counter and have a seat to be served. We got the Fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and chicken, as well as the pumpkin & Asiago ravioli with marinara sauce. We received complimentary house made focaccia bread with olive oil & balsamic, too, which despite being the last bread of the day was fluffy and delicious.
The only thing I did not enjoy was the Caesar salad - it was too moist and salty for my likings. I'll certainly try them again some day. Also the portions are small but match the adorable cost.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of cheese-as-protein vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Went for a date night and another for an 8 person dinner. Service was wonderful both times. No issues with reservations. The food and wine were delicious with generous portions. Cute spot!
Dietary restrictions: Had a few vegan and gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti and Meatballs
The experience was bad. We went based on the raving reviews of this place. But the server was very rude. the bread was dense (almost like a banana bread texture than an actual bread). When asked for warmed bread he said that's the only kind of bread they have, laughed at us when we tried to ask about an order and was generally very condescending. Maybe the reviews misled us to believe this was a better place than it is, but it's an American diner, with bad service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The atmosphere reminds you of going to your best friend’s grandparents house for Sunday dinner. Everybody’s excited to see you, everybody is joyful, and they are delighted to serve you!! The food… I ordered the chicken Parmesan with fettuccine Alfredo… And I would gladly make that my last meal ever!!! The chicken was so moist and crispy, and yet not burnt. The Alfredo was rich and creamy without being overbearing. The combination was truly an explosion of taste, perfection!! I ordered a local Chardonnay… Sidenote, I normally don’t drink Chardonnay, but it sounded wonderful. Was absolutely delightful, juicy and full body with no dry aftertaste. For dessert I had the caramel bread pudding and again “chef’s kiss “ It is one of those meals that you will remember for a long time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
The food was not good to me no salt at all, pesto wasnt all that, veggies ran out but the customer service was exceptional. Will return to try again maybe it was an off night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Hidden gem.
Simple classics, good portions, and delicious.
The best Alfredo sauce me and my wife have ever tried.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Mushroom Ravioli
Amazing Italian food. The taste was different from other places, but it was quite delicious. Would highly recommend alfredo or pesto sauces.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Mushroom Ravioli
The people there were vibrant and the food delicious ?. I could not recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was super fast and the salmon fettuccine alfredo is probably the best I’ve ever had. My one complaint is that there was a guy watching TikTok without headphones on but that isn’t management’s fault. We went in on a Wednesday so there were tables we could move to to get away from him.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Found this place when looking for somewhere to eat after spending the afternoon downtown. We didn't want to eat on the west side of the river and came across this quant Italian restaurant.
We loved the outdoor seating and atmosphere. The smoked salmon alfredo did not disappoint! I don't usually like restaurant alfredo. It's typically too rich or greasy. Boccis alfredo was perfect with the smoke salmon.
I was almost disappointed I got the salmon alfredo when I tried my friends bologanaise. The flavors were incredible. Will definitely be back for the bologanaise and meatballs.
The fresh bread was soft, warm, and oh so good. Serving sizes were large, and staff happily brought us another basket of bread. We received wonderful service the entire time.
While dinner and bread were excellent, the dessert was my favorite. I will definitely be back for more bread pudding with caramel sauce.... so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Classic Tiramisu, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
I was not sure about the place when I pulled up. Then I walked in and it seemed like a nice little Italian restaurant. Me and my wife went for a late night pasta craving and we where not disappointed. The meatballs are better than most in town and the marina was so good. We will definitely be back again soon.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Such a beautiful hidden Portland staple. The food is amazing, the drinks are strong, and the owners are wonderful. No frills quality Italian food with a chill vibe. You're doing yourself a disservice not going.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
At first the area sketched me out, I went around 11pm, and man am I glad I decided to go in. Once inside, I ordered the chicken Parm and fettuccine, not only was it delicious but also a very generous portion. I'd absolutely come back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These guys lead with their heart, and what follows is some of the most special food in Portland. We’ve been here three times now, and don’t sleep on the lasagna, bolognese, and chicken parm. Classic stuff, sure, but you need it in this extra sincere setting. It just multiplies the deliciousness. Get it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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