50 Best Italian Restaurants in Portland

“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!“

“We had an absolutely fabulous meal at this cozy Italian bistro-what a gem. The carefully constructed menu offers lots of inventive twists on traditional Italian cuisine like the amazingly delicious fresh burrata with fresh seasonal berries and a strawberry coulis! Superb! I also loved the fresh baked focaccia with its fluffy texture and crackling crust and stuffed with savory rosemary and soft roasted garlic (so good I ended up getting a second order of it). The short rib arancini were crispy with a nice sauce and are ordered by the each.

I forgot to mention that the menu is designed for sharing so plan on 2-3 dishes per person. The spicy pork pasta had fun thin ribbons of noodles with a curly edge (like skinny lasagne noodles) and wasn’t too spicy. My wife really like the seasonal sweet corn ravioli with its beautiful lite preparation. All this food was more than enough and very reasonably priced. The wine list is small but assembled with a careful eye and the by the glass options were of high quality.

Service was friendly and the meal moved along at a relaxed pace. Water glasses were filled and team service ensured prompt delivery of food and clearing of dishes.

The dining room is small with a wonderful hand-painted tile floor. Definitely recommended but be sure to make a reservation. They were full by 7 on a Thursday when we visited.“

“Our first visit to No Saint and definitely not our last. Clean cool inside with just enough decor to make you feel a little fancy. A wall of wine to choose from, good music and great staff. We had olives and cherries, bread, wine, pizza and dessert. All of it felt special and intentional with a lot of thought and love in to each item. I recommend a visit. We got there right when they opened and got a table right away. They do take reservations and probably is suggested later in the evening.“

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

“Ate here last night for my bday and it was an incredible experience. We did the 4 course menu and it had great options for a vegetarian like me and a meat eater like my partner.
Tried a unique wine for the first time (look at the wine that has skin contact next to it). It has an orange flavor and was very delicious.
The scallop appetizer was to die for.

All around fantastic experience“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“The beet salad with tofu “feta” was delicious. The side of mushrooms had way too much salt and oil, which was unfortunate since the mushrooms appeared to be fresh and the seasoning destroyed them. (They were not able to accommodate SOS free mushrooms.). I would definitely return to try other options since all ingredients were fresh and mostly organic. I hope that the restaurant would consider more SOS free options in the future. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-11“

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

“Great foods and great waitress!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Loved this place, great food!!“

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

“The Mediterranean pizza was delish. It just happened to hit the spot for me. I will definitely go there again and highly recommend it.“

“Charming ambiance, phenomenal meal, and excellent service. Thank you Abigail for waiting on us. I regret it's taken us so long to find our way back here. Still as great as it was a few years ago. That's a testament to a great owner and team. We really enjoyed the bruschetta appetizer, creative mocktails, the king salmon and Dungeness crab pasta specials, and the best tiramisu in all of Portland! See you again soon!“

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

“Dynamite. Great crust that's a blend of crispy but soft under the immediate toppings so when you eat it the temp is what wrecks the top of your mouth but then you don't chop it up with the too crisp crust shards. Sauce is lovely, hint of orange. Quality cut meats and veggies. Come here and eat this pie.“

“Lunch pasta dishes were yummy and generous portions“

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

“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!!!!“

“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.“

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

“Best tiramisu around. Love this place.“

“Beautiful venue, amazing food, attentive staff!“

“I walked up to order and saw loads of basil in front of me getting ready to be turned into something delicious. I ordered a small order of arancini balls. I was delighted that I could choose different ones on the same order. They had 4 varieties and all sounded amazing. I ordered the original mozz and the pepperoni and mozz. Then I could choose from 4 different sauces and I chose the original marinara. These were so good along with the sauce that I can’t wait to go back and try all of them but next time I’m ordering the large for sure! Additionally I ordered the Italian chopped salad and added grilled chicken and soppressata dry cured ham. It was an explosion of flavors! The grilled chicken was so good along with the ham. I can’t wait to go back and try more. Next I’m trying either the eggplant parm sub of the vegan pesto pasta, especially after witnessing the mound-o-basil. I won’t be forgetting the large aracini balls either ;)“

“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!!!!“

“Good good and service. Great lunch special“

“People in the comments saying this is nothing special… wow. Seriously mistaken.

Firstly, the service here is outstanding. Yes, you will have to wait for a table if it’s busy, but guess what? You can have a tasty pint over at Saraveza, or a yummy cocktail or frozen slushie at Tulip Shop while you wait for your table.

-Chooch’s Caesar
-Sunday Sauce (duh)
-Orecchiette
-Chicken Parm
-Pork Chop Marsala

Everything is special, martini menu is fun and playful, there’s something for everyone.

Everyone loves to complain it seems, but I found nothing to complain about here.“

“Exceptional pasta! Wonderful wine, the kale salad is to die for.

Amazing for date nights. Super awesome staff.

We booked the “justa space” and it was so cool! Everyone had a exceptional time.“

“Excellent food. Great staff. Very nice experience“

“Legitimately one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever experienced in the US. I have lived in Italy and my husband is Italian and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our dinner. The wine selection is varied and thoughtfully curated. We enjoyed a bottle of Sardinian Carignano which is a rare find in the states. The prices are more than reasonable. We had a lovely locally sourced steak that melted in the mouth for $32. Bread is homemade fresh TWICE daily and the meat and cheeses were top quality If you’re looking for AUTHENTIC Italian in Portland, look no further. Nero Gallo has it all; great food, prices, staff, atmosphere and we will most definitely be back.“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“The food is beautiful and delicious, ambience is so relaxing. I had my first Caccio e Pepe experience, I understand why it’s so loved. Side note being 8.5 months pregnant this has been the biggest meal I’ve been able to eat. Everything was so good that I couldn’t wait for my next bite. Go eat here asap!“

“Seat yourself with QR code to order if sitting outside. The “Sunday gravy” beef braised rigatoni reminded me of my italian grandmother’s cooking when I was younger. Great salad, artichoke dip, and affogato as well! I love your Pizza Mondays - pizza is great!!“

“Burrata and heirloom tomatoes !“

“love the pizza great menu polite staff“

“The best Italian food! Everything is made fresh and is absolutely incredible. My favorite red sauce for sure. The first time I went there was probably around 15-20 years ago and I had their pizza...WOW is all I can say. So yummy!!! I've also had their baked pasta dishes and they are honestly the best baked pastas I've ever had. It takes about 25-30 minutes to get your food after ordering, but it's so worth the wait because it's made fresh. They do bring a huge basket of fresh and warm focaccia and french bread along with butter while you wait for your food to arrive, and brought a new fresh basket after the food is brought out. I went there about a week ago after not going for a few years, and it still has the same atmosphere/environment as before. It has always been family owned, from what I remember. Very family friendly. Great place for a date or gathering..I do believe they have a room you can reserve for larger gatherings/events, such as birthdays. The service is wonderful, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and make you feel welcome. I've never had a bad experience there. Highly recommend if you've never tried this little gem of a restaurant. It's not inexpensive, but also not overpriced. I think it's roughly around $20-$30 per person depending on what you order, including if you order a soda or Italian cream soda..or choose a dessert. They also have a good childrens menu. You won't leave there hungry at all, even the kids..the food portions are very generous in size. It's excellent quality and definitely worth it to try it if you've never been there.“

“Aaahh obsessed with this place! The Chicken Marsala is sooo yummy and cravable, such a delight. We’ve had friendly service the three times we’ve been. I love the decor and vibe. One of my new favorite spots for sure. Also the caesar salad salad was just divine!“

“great service with a sense of humor, and the food was absolutely amazing! Try the special, if they are all as good as tonight's, you will be thrilled.“

“I had my first experience with my family at Degarios and it was amazing. The service is super friendly and the food was out of this world. This is my new go to place for Italian food, this was just a treat. thank you to all the staff!!“

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

“I don’t even know where to start with this restaurant, I absolutely adore every part of it from the well stocked market, the amazing wine offerings, and the ever changing seasonal menu. I’ve eaten here quite a few times and each time it somehow gets better. I especially love their salads and entrees. It’s great for a group, I bring folks here often. It’s also great when my spouse wants a large dinner but I want something light. Also, eat every dessert every time because they are each exquisite.“

“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!“

“Excellent food and service in a comfortable environment. Highly recommended!“

“😀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.“

“Where do I even begin!

The staff was very welcoming and very attentive. Our fire time in Portland fresh off the airplane we decided pizza. Couldn’t be happier with this spot. Pizza was top notch beer was great a safe quiet get away from the busy streets of Portland.

Can’t wait to go back!“