Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Osteria La Briccola

4.9

4.9 (1316)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ashland

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we request that dining times be limited to 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for parties of three or more. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

We ask that our patrons please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their reservation as we have limited space to accommodate waiting guests.

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GaryVIP

Dined 7 days ago

As usual it was a wonderful evening with amazing food and terrific staff.

Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

4.9

4.9 (4579)

$31 to $50

Italian

Newberg

About the restaurant

Rosmarino is the purest ITALIAN restaurant in OREGON owned by Chef Dario & his wife Sheena &
Top 100 in USA 2023

THURSDAY
LUNCH :
Thursday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:30 PM last seating.
DINNER A LA CARTE :
Thursday 4 PM first seating to 7:30 PM last seating.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY LUNCH:
Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:00 PM last seating.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY 5 COURSE DINNERS - $150/Pers -21 & Over:
4:30pm to 7pm (PATIO DINNER) & 7:00PM to 9:30PM (MAIN ROOM DINNER)
(A la carte Menu NOT SERVED during 5 courses).

SUNDAY:
PIZZA and GNOCCHI ALL DAY from 11:30 to 2.:30 PM and 4 PM to 7:30 PM.

MONDAY:
DINNER A LA CARTE : 4 PM to 7:30 PM

Any dietary restriction during the reservation process have to be noted or emailed to reservations@osteriarosmarino.com

For Regular A LA CARTE Menu days a $30/person strict Last Minute/NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.
For 5 course dinner $75/person STRICT 72hrs & $150/pers 48hrs or NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.
Grazie

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Maggie

Dined 2 days ago

Went to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. Food and wine was delicious! Service was great. We will be back!!!

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4.8

4.8 (80)

$31 to $50

Italian

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

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Jerome

Dined 2 days ago

The food was top-notch, and the wait was quite reasonable. The focaccia was truly the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of focaccia. I would return just for the focaccia. The waiter was great. Not a noise factory, nice ambience, nice staff. One thing: since they no longer serve pizza, they shouldn’t say on their window that they have pizza.

Dolly Olive

4.8

4.8 (168)

$31 to $50

Italian

Northwest Portland

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles.

We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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Elizabeth

Dined 2 days ago

They had me at Focaccia! This restaurant is a total gem. Wonderful intimate ambiance, great staff, nice to see the chefs working away in the open kitchen. The food will keep you coming back - I know I will! I visited with a friend and we shared focaccia bread and three dishes and then each had a dessert - so perfect!!! Top notch fresh ingredients make the difference here - Yum!

Arrivederci Wine & Jazz

4.8

4.8 (603)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukie

About the restaurant

Winebar, Restaurant, Jazz Club

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Michelle

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Fun place to hear music. Very busy so get there early before music starts at 7pm

MiNGO West

4.8

4.8 (2748)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Simple Italian food. Great service. Thoughtful wine list. Creative cocktails. Ideal summertime patio.
Eat. Drink. Celebrate.

Dining times may be enforced so that we can allow as many people as possible to have a dining experience! We typically estimate 1.5 hrs for 2 people, 2hrs for 4-6 people, and 2.5 hours for 6-8people. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to hosting you!

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Mike

Dined 7 days ago

There were six of us for our annual family Pre-Christmas dinner. We do this every year at a different restaurant, last night was perfect. Our server was great, the food was great, the cocktails were great. We had a great time!

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4.7

4.7 (2453)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Serratto is a lively and elegant neighborhood restaurant serving authentic and innovative dishes from Italy, France and the greater Mediterranean region. The menu, which changes seasonally, is built around a commitment to using natural meats, the freshest seafood, and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
The outstanding wine list and knowledgeable staff ensures a perfect wine pairing for any meal, palate, or budget.
With its beautiful dining room, spacious private dining space, relaxed lounge and full bar, Serratto has the perfect table for you!

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HeatherVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

It’s was great. Only complaint was my pasta was cold. Beautiful space and ambiance.

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4.8

4.8 (214)

$31 to $50

Italian

Eugene

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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TomVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Run don't walk to Cafe Med. While visiting family in Eugene we randomly chose this fine establishment for a dinner out. It turned out to be one of the finest dining experiences in our recent memory. We were warmly greeted by the owner on arrival. She went to great length to make sure we liked our table. Service was extraordinary. You know you're in an authentic Italian restaurant when you hear the kitchen staff speaking Italian. Cafe Med is a family owned business, which is why you feel you've been invited to someone's home for a meal. The Caesar Salad is the finest most unique I've ever had. Caprese too. I can't say enough about this place. We're already plotting excuses to come back to Eugene so we can visit Cafe Med again!

Grand Amari

4.7

4.7 (146)

$31 to $50

Italian

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Grand Amari is a traditional Italian dining destination inspired by the food traditions of Italy, fine Italian wine, and amaro. We are working with pasture raised proteins, seasonal local organic produce, and highlighting the quality of handmade products. Simplicity and care in our approach is key. Start your evening off by perusing our extensive wine list while enjoying a platter of scallop crudo with a glass of grower Champagne. Follow that with our delicate handmade agnolotti or squid ink bucatini, then indulge in grass fed bistecca alla fiorentina or salt crusted branzino. Don't forget to get a bottle of Barolo with your bistecca! Wrap up your dinner with an array of Italian desserts and our indulgent amaro cart and menu.

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Sudhir

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Food was excellent We had the trout with rabbit pappardelle. Both dishes were excellent. Kat was our hostess and was very well informed about Italian cuisine and wine. We will be back soon.

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4.7

4.7 (5621)

$31 to $50

Italian

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.

We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day.

We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.

A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

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Andy

Dined 3 days ago

We loved absolutely everything, but the spread of desserts was a highlight especially! Thanks again for a wonderful night!

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