Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Portland

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Portland? 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!

Cibo

4.8

4.8 (191)

$30 and under

Italian

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Cibo is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Portland, Oregon, that serves up delicious wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, and other classic Italian fare. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with red leather booths, wrap-around windows, and an open kitchen with an imported Ligurian pizza oven. Cibo is a great place to enjoy a casual meal with friends or family, or to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant also has a full bar and an extensive wine list, so you can find the perfect drink to pair with your meal.

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michelleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious radicchio salad and fungi pizza! Delicious! We will return!!!

Tartuca

4.8

4.8 (147)

$31 to $50

Italian

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Tartuca is a contemporary Italian restaurant whose sole intent is to offer the highest quality food, wine, and thoughtful hospitality in an energetic and fun dining environment. Powered by a grooving soundtrack, an exciting open kitchen, house-made pastas and focaccia, and an award-winning wine program, Tartuca is the only full-service, chef-driven restaurant on Mississippi Avenue, perfect for both special occasions or casual neighborhood drop-ins. Tartuca is located next door to Mississippi Studios and across the street from The 1905, making it a perfect destination for a pre or post-show meal. Join us in our intimate dining room, or in our quieter enclosed back patio. We look forward to serving you!

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Linda

Dined 7 days ago

Boar pasta was particularly unique - all was delicious.

Dolly Olive

4.8

4.8 (294)

$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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Asteria

Dined 2 days ago

Our server was so attentive and amazing. Incredible experience. 12/10 would recommend - a must visit!

Lucca

4.7

4.7 (630)

$31 to $50

Italian

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

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Patricia

Dined 6 days ago

The starters here are always creative and in season. The pizza is a reliable choice if you want to eat light. . The pork loin last night was a show stopper.

Nostrana

4.7

4.7 (5832)

$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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Patty

Dined 2 days ago

The food here is always well prepared and served with style.

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Serratto

4.8

4.8 (2525)

$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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BillVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Service was great. Wait staff accommodated our request to turn down the volume on the background music.

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Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.6

4.6 (504)

$30 and under

Italian

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is located in a venerable mid-century building on Barbur Boulevard, just 20 blocks south of downtown Portland.

We are open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Thursday, plus Sunday, 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Full of history, memories, & Frank Sinatra songs from the 60's, Caro Amico qualifies for 'traditional' in the City's treasured old family restaurants. Situated just below 'Pill Hill,' Caro offers a view of Portland's burgeoning high rise waterfront and, of course, the 21st Century Aerial Tram as it makes its way from the waterfront below to the University Hospitals and Offices above.

Our Deck is open during the spring and summer months for Outdoor Dining . Enjoy Happy Hour in our Cozy Bar, 4:00-6:00PM (Happy Hour not offered Valentines Day, Mother's Day, and New Years Eve).

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Suzanne

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Our party of six enjoyed a perfect almost-summer evening on the patio. We celebrated our daughter being 21 with a round of cocktails - a few grapefruit drops, a Vesper, and a Negroni. All tasty! We followed the cocktails with the best-in-town gamberetti, shrimp in a white wine, butter, and garlic sauce + garlic bread for apps. Our main course, agli oglio and Carbonara pasta and a few gf pizzas and salads made for a delicious feast! Anji, our server, was gracious and on point. What a wonderful evening at Caro Amico!

Grand Amari

4.8

4.8 (183)

$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 pastas, then indulge in a thoughtfully crafted main course. 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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Justin

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Great experience. We did the family style option. Server (Mike) was knowledgable and made dinner an event. We look forward to our next visit.

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4.5

4.5 (552)

$30 and under

Italian

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Walk in's are welcome!
Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups.
We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm.
We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests.

Our outdoor patio is covered.
Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.

We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade.

Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails.

Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

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Janice

Dined 4 days ago

The food was exceptional! The bread, salad, Bolognese was outstanding. The service was outstanding! Oliver was the best waitperson! For someone who has only been there for two months, he knew every detail about the menu and his recommendations were right on. Piattino’s is lucky to have him. We will definitely return. We highly recommend Piattino’s!

Il Terrazzo

4.1

4.1 (805)

$30 and under

Italian

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Incredible Italian Fare & An Amazing Wine Selection Il Terrazzo honors simplicity and history. With a beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River diners enjoy an experience unlike any in Portland.

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RalphVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

I wish this restaurant was in my hometown! Cacio e pepe just like Rome Italy

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