10 Best and Most Delicious Italian Restaurants in and around Portland, Oregon

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Portofino

Item: Portofino
Author: Meagan Wristen

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Portofino has long been a hidden gem over in the Sellwood area. It's a warm and inviting neighborhood restaurant that serves all organic and free range Italian food. Where else could you possibly go to get free range Italian food? At Portofino you will find a wide variety of enjoyable dishes including pork chop, risotto, lasagna, fish, gluten free options,and many more. The wait staff is knowledgeable of the menu and can recommend a perfect wine to compliment your meal. Portofino is the perfect place to catch up with an old friend or have a romantic date with someone special.

Address:

8075 SE 3th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-8259

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 4:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat: 4:30pm-10pm
Sun: 4:30pm-9pm

Website:

portofinoportland.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Meagan Wristen
Portland Local Expert

Italian: "Make a reservation if possible. It's a small place and fills up quickly."

Best for Italian Because: This is a fantastic place to have a romantic date. This is especially so, because they have a no cell phones please rule.

Dinner Menu
- Primi
  Caesar Salad*
  Organic hearts of romaine, house-made herb-garlic croutons, grated imported parmesan and our classic house-made dressing
  
  $8.00
  
  Family Style (serves 3-4): $19.00
  Fall Salad
  Organic local arugula, roasted delicata squash, shaved apples, roasted walnuts, pecorino & an aged balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $9.00
  
  Family Style (serves 3-4): $22.00
  House-Made Gnocchi
  
  Our specialty; lightly sautéed and finished with white truffle oil, fresh herbs and grated imported parmesan ($15.00)
  
  Crispy Calamari*
  
  Lightly battered and fried calamari w/ an herb-roasted garlic aioli. Also available with a Gluten-Free Batter (N/C) ($15.00)
- Fresh Pastas
  
  Lasagna Bolognese
  
  Thin sheets of fresh pasta layered with hearty meat and white sauces, baked with fresh mozzarella and served with a light red sauce, parmesan & fresh herbs ($22.00)
  
  Sausage & Cavatelli a la Vodka
  
  Our family recipe; Italian sausage tossed with hand-rolled, ricotta infused pasta, our famous vodka sauce and parmesan ($22.00)
  
  Short Ribs & Pappardelle
  
  Espresso braised Cascade Natural grass-fed beef short ribs, fresh herbs, and aged parmesan tossed with wide ribbon pasta ($25.00)
  
  Chèvre & Chanterelle Ravioli
  
  Rich goat cheese and locally sourced chanterelles wrapped in handmade ravioli, tossed with butter and topped with crab ($19.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Fettuccine
  
  Sautéed wild mushrooms in a madeira-thyme cream sauce tossed with Fettuccine, roasted ricotta salata, grated imported parmesan and white truffle oil ($24.00)
- Secondi
  
  Balsamic & Honey Pork Chop
  
  72-hour marinated & grilled 10 oz. organic Carlton Farms pork chop with a balsamic & honey glaze, au gratin potatoes and local organic vegetables ($25.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  A light holiday stew with wild gulf shrimp, bay scallops, mussels and flaked cod ($27.00)
  
  Chicken Marsala
  
  Sautéed organic boneless chicken breast, served with a local mushroom marsala sauce, au gratin potatoes & local organic vegetables ($25.00)

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