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Piazza Italia

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Portland
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  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BOctober 2, 2017
    You will clean your plate. I don't know if this is a family owned business but if not they do a hell of a job making it feel like a real Italian owned place. Service is casual & friendly.
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  • M S.
    M SilbersteinJune 8, 2012
    A bit of 'Batali' in the Pearl. Family run, always busy. Ohhh, the pasta. Great prices and service. One of the best tourist secrets in Portland. Nice and affordable wine… (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
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  • GNTLMN
    GNTLMNFebruary 19, 2014
    Delicious, down home Italian. It's consistently delicious and one of my regular go-to's. My favorite dish is the Rigatoni Bolognese or the Parpadelle with slow cooked boar meat sauce.
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  • Shayheart icon on user image
    ShayMay 27, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Carbonara or Gino’s Favorite is one of the best dish in the menu. The homemade Tiramisu is also a must-try.
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  • Jen B.
    Jen BDecember 28, 2012
    Don't miss the mushroom bruschetta - mmm - so delish. Barbera by the glass was also really tasty. Like everyone else suggested the pasta and specifically the pappardelle were amazing!
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    hannahOctober 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    everything is incredible, you really can't go wrong. the caprese salad is perfect
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  • Ingdan L.
    Ingdan LiAugust 30, 2012
    Amazing foods. Definitely have to visit if you are in Portland. This is one of the local favorites in Pearl District. Try " Amy's Favorite"
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  • Amy V.
    Amy ValentOctober 15, 2013
    Incredible Italian sausage. The fresh mozzarella melts in your mouth. I'm usually pretty picky about my tiramisu...but this was perfect expresso, liquor, and cream
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  • Claire H.
    Claire HungMarch 10, 2012
    Great food, Great coffee, Great dessert = The Best Italian restaurant in PortlandLove this place so much that my friends told me to stop inviting them to eat there.
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  • Maina K.heart icon on user image
    Maina KhojaJuly 16, 2015
    Their bruschetta and lasagna took me back to Italy not to miss and I loved the restaurants interior
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  • Anna M.heart icon on user image
    Anna MApril 26, 2015
    Excellent service and incredible Italian people. The atmosphere was cool and cozy. FOOD IS FANTASTIC!
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  • Jeri B.heart icon on user image
    Jeri BeckJuly 7, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    This salad was exceptional. I have craved it everyday since.
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  • Kelly D.
    Kelly DonnellyFebruary 18, 2010
    Hands down the best italian food in Portland! The service is amazing and truly feels like you are dining in the heart of Italy!
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  • MAF
    MAFJuly 16, 2018
    No comment !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ChaOctober 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pasta Burina is unique to Piazza Italia, if you don't mind a dish a bit on the heavy side try this!
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  • Andre R.heart icon on user image
    Andre RochaDecember 10, 2016
    The service is not the best, but the pasta is delicious!
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  • Arthur M.heart icon on user image
    Arthur MitchellNovember 28, 2021
    Nice and friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant. Decent food and good service.
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  • Charlotte K.
    Charlotte KatzOctober 10, 2012
    It felt like we were in actually in Italy. The classic spaghetti and meatballs was authentic and delicious!
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  • Hemant J.heart icon on user image
    Hemant JNovember 21, 2015
    The desserts are awesome! Tiramisu and Panna Cotta are fresh.
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  • Sirenna P.heart icon on user image
    Sirenna PaliciJanuary 24, 2015
    Awesome! Reservations recommended on weekends.
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  • Daniel P.
    Daniel PainterAugust 19, 2012
    Just pretend you're in Italy and go with it. Sharing dishes works out and the house wine is just fine.
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  • Ayca A.
    Ayca AcunJuly 7, 2013
    Amazing pastas and deserts:) try bolognese and profiterols
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  • Mefodyheart icon on user image
    MefodyAugust 20, 2022
    Very good italian pasta. Burrata is not really italian though.
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  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HouleJanuary 7, 2018
    Amazing service and fantastico food and wine
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  • Lorena N.
    Lorena NascimentoSeptember 4, 2014
    Great pasta and great staff. Find a seat close to window.
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  • Eri V.heart icon on user image
    Eri VacorApril 9, 2016
    The food is amazing, they still can improve service and music.
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  • Jana S.
    Jana SchusterOctober 11, 2011
    Absolutely amazing. The most authentic restaurant outside of Italy. Try the lasagna!!
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  • Fritz S.heart icon on user image
    Fritz StruveApril 22, 2018
    Pasta is unique. Service is spotty and slow. Wait staff inattentive to sidewalk customers. Crowded and “too proud of itself”. Good got one tine visit
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  • Todd G.
    Todd GrecoApril 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The rigatoni is the move.
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  • Marme H.
    Marme HSeptember 1, 2013
    Go straight for the scampi. It's awesome.
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  • Julian P.
    Julian PscheidMarch 13, 2010
    Get the Monti de Mari instead of straight pesto. It has the same creamy basil goodness, but adds a kick with shrimp and mushrooms.
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  • Rachel
    RachelJune 18, 2013
    Authentic and delicious!
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  • Cami B.
    Cami BensonMarch 24, 2011
    Mare monti is amazing, great handmade parpadelle try getting the bolognese with it!
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  • Randy T.
    Randy ThioAugust 2, 2011
    If you're lucky enough to pop in when they're serving rabbit, I highly recommend it! Read more
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  • Talia G.
    Talia GoldbergAugust 25, 2012
    If you're friendly, the owner will sing to you in Italian!
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  • Katie B.
    Katie BensonJune 29, 2010
    AMAZING food, FUN atmosphere, & when he sits & sings to you.......you feel as though you are in Italy!
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  • Latoya H.heart icon on user image
    Latoya HudsonNovember 25, 2012
    I love my girl lauren! The best place to eat delicious food.
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  • Jen W.
    Jen WeahuntNovember 30, 2009
    Favorite Italian restaurant in all of Portland. Terrific/authentic food in a cozy bistro setting.
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  • Rosa S.
    Rosa SangiovanniJanuary 30, 2014
    Tiramisu is delicious
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  • Artyom F.
    Artyom FedorovAugust 11, 2010
    Spaghetti Mare Monti w/ creamy pesto, sauteed shrimp, and mushrooms was pretty darn good.
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  • ava s.heart icon on user image
    ava sJanuary 8, 2015
    This place has the best food in Portland
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  • Luke K.
    Luke KintighFebruary 17, 2014
    Best Italian Food in PDX!
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  • Jake S.
    Jake SigoOctober 24, 2010
    Reservations highly recommended.
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  • Coni
    ConiMay 12, 2012
    The bolognese is delicious.
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  • Tiffany B.
    Tiffany BeanMarch 30, 2011
    Gino's salad!!! Best salad ever, the mixed nuts in it make it!
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  • Mike D.
    Mike DeweyMarch 11, 2013
    Whoa wait a second, am I in Italy?
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  • Amber M.
    Amber MOctober 7, 2011
    Wow, the lasagna was just amazing!
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  • Brennan N.
    Brennan NovakSeptember 17, 2010
    A real Italian place. Not too fancy. Not too trashy. Perfecto!!!
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  • Ahmed R.
    Ahmed RaeisiJuly 29, 2012
    The best Italian Food in town !
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  • Ceylan E.heart icon on user image
    Ceylan ErgünAugust 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Feels like in Italy!
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