DeNicola's

We ordered take out. When the food arrived it was still warm which was nice. We ordered two lasagnas that came with bread. The lasagna was pretty oily, had larger pieces of sausage throughout the inside but all in all it tasted good to me. My spouse thought the lasagna was a too spicy and didn't end up eating it due to the spice level and how much oil there was. The to go container was leaking oil outside so the bag was oily and they didn't provide utensils or napkins but we were at home so that was okay. The bread was fresh and soft which we did like. I won't cross DeNicola's off the list yet - while we wouldn't order the lasagna again we do want to give them a fair shot at the restaurant to see if better! I will update my review once we do so.

First time here and I promise we will be back! It was like walking into my nonnas kitchen! Authentic Italian food! Everything was delicious and had so much flavor! We got the meatball sandwich, spaghetti, and the fettuccine! The service was amazing! Queer friendly. And again delicious!

I first came here about 15 years ago and remember the food being quite good. This is a friend of mine’s favorite Italian restaurant in Portland and since we’ve been talking about it lately, and craving Italian food, it was time to go back and try it again. This time I brought my wife and she decided to order the fettuccine with creamy basil pesto sauce and add meatballs. It was delicious! The meatballs were deliciously tender and tasty, and the sauce on the linguine was rich, creamy, delightful… Oh, we were going to be full after this meal. I got the cheese ravioli with a marinara and creamy pesto sauce blend (by request). It was very filling and delicious and I had to bring some home - as did my wife with her meal. Every pasta dinner comes with antipasto and bread and butter. You will be very full when you leave here. I noticed a number of to-go boxes. The folks working in the kitchen and the servers are all family and friends from Cuba. They were very friendly and really added a big smile to the atmosphere and were very welcoming to the entire restaurant. Recommended!

Went to this place yesterday for our 7th anniversary. It was recommended to me. We were greeted by a warm friendly staff and seated in an authentic homemade style restaurant. It felt like you were at your mom's. Wonderful REAL Italian foods and ingredients! Every bite was amazing and cooked perfectly!!!! Fantastic chicken delicious desserts! Nothing fake. We are glad we came! Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Everyone should come here for delicious exciting homemade real Italian food!!!!!

What a great little place! Service was top notch, the food hit the palette perfectly and the wine was an added bonus. The atmosphere was truly authentic. This is must visit place.

One of the best Italian restaurants in America. The food is amazing. The wine is tasty. Everyone is always so kind and polite. And the prices are very reasonable. This is our cozy place.

Omg, I was just in Italy eating delicious homemade Lasagna. The atmosphere was delightful and the service was cheerful. This restaurant has been in the family for 45 years and is run by the entire family. The Chef tonight has been working there since he was 8 years old. My food was served bubbly hot and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Great place for a romantic dinner with someone special. I left full and happy. Next time you're in Portland stop by and check them out.

The food here was quite good though my brain tells me that pasta and sauce is not that hard to get right. We ordered garlic bread though I didn't realize just how much bread in general who would be brought by doing that; The meal comes with french bread as well. Yes, your entree is under $20 but if you want any sides or anything at all beyond that it's going to add to the cost. Don't expect to pay under $20 per person if you want a full meal. But of course, with the wealth of carbs you'll likely be taking some home for second meal. The atmosphere is great. Feels like the interior was frozen in the mid '90s. I also wish the exterior would have frozen in the mid '90s but unfortunately the surrounding area is probably not as well kept as it was back then... By no fault of the owners, that's just the degradation of parts of Portland. However, I wouldn't let the neighborhood deter you as this place had a welcoming atmosphere and a clientele that we're pretty friendly overall. The server seemed to be more about just getting the job done than anything else, but the food was good and the soda was well carbonated. I'd totally go back here again.