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

"The black-and-white tiled floor and racks of olive oil, canned tomatoes, and wine give Luce’s intimate space the feeling of a small shop in an Italian village. The illusion is made complete with Luce’s selection of fresh pasta dishes — pappardelle paired with rabbit, rigatoni with cream and red pepper, or cavatelli with earthy pine nuts and arugula. Beyond the pasta, Luce’s antipasti are often worth an order, a range of flavorful marinated vegetables and crostini. The pro move is to go with a few friends and split every pasta on the menu, plus a few larger dishes, and a bottle or two of rustic Italian wine. But the low lighting and charming atmosphere also make it a lovely date-night spot." - Eater Staff