Bella's Italian Bakery
Bakery · Lents ·
Handmade Italian pastries, bread, sandwiches, coffee, and market
Handmade Italian pastries, bread, sandwiches, coffee, and market
"This small, 24-seat bakery rightfully earns its spot on this list by consistently churning out delicate and meticulous cannoli, light and airy focaccia, and other classic Italian baked goods. It’s no surprise this Lents bakery killed it from the get-go: owner Michelle Vernier honed her craft by working as a pastry chef at Portland classics like Paley’s Place, Imperial, and Wildwood. Stop in for amaretti, anise biscotti, and slabs of tiramisu or place a pre-order via an online market." - Michelle Lopez
"This charming Lents bakery sells everything from cold cut grinders to jam tarts to pepperoni rolls for takeout. There are any number of avenues for a primo picnic experience, but here’s one we love: Order house focaccia, an antipasti platter, and a bag of amaretti to enjoy over at the nearby Lents Park. Order online or call ahead for a speedier pickup." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"When strolling down Woodstock, follow the hypnotic smell of baking bread to Bella’s Italian bakery. Fresh focaccia serves as the foundation for a half-dozen Italian sandwiches, and Bella’s dough anchors chewy pizzas. Visitors with a sweet tooth will find cannoli and a host of other sweet pastries. Bella’s also stocks a selection of cheeses, vinegars, and olive oils to accompany any bread that actually makes it home. Beverages include espresso drinks and wine by the bottle or can. Bella’s is closed Mondays and Tuesdays." - Nathan Williams
"Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., I found Bella’s Italian Bakery operating on the snow day." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"This sweet Lents bakery also sells an assortment of pantry basics, including pickled peppers, olives, Amarena cherries, cheese, salad greens from Portland farm Urban Acre, and even whole slabs of pancetta and bulk sausage. Order groceries ahead of time, or stop by to shop in-person." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden