The Best Italian Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland | Eater Portland

"This stylish spot on Southeast Division has been a shining star of Portland’s Italian scene ever since its opening in 2012, even after a tumultuous few years at the start of the COVID pandemic that saw a three-year closure, change of ownership, and much behind-the-scenes intrigue. The dining room remains packed with patrons seeking its self-described Roman-inspired, Pacific Northwest–sourced fare. Kick things off as the Italians do with aperitivo hour, whetting the appetite with salumi and drinks, before transitioning to dinner. Housemade pastas like orecchiette and bucatini pair with fennel sausage or an octopus, razor clam, and halibut sauce, and there are hearty mains like venison and snapper as well. Wind things down with a glass of amaro or grappa." - Eater Staff