Piazza Italia

We love coming to Piazza Italia! The ravioli was great, and we appreciated having gluten free options. We highly recommend visiting. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming.

Food was amazing but the service? It was fantastic! Jaden was our server and he was absolutely stellar! You could really tell he actually enjoys his job! Thank you for a great experience! Ps, they do the Gluten Free lasagna & it was delicious.

Loved everything about it! I didn't have reservations and got in by luck. It would seem having a reservation is the safest bet, as this restaurant is fairly small and was completely full when I left. Other comments about the service seem off base. I was seated promptly and my starters order was quickly brought to the table. Likewise for those seated around me in other parties. For dinner I had the handmade chicken Raviolli which was delightful. The quality of the food was great, and prices were very moderate, an overall great value. Will be back.

Piazza Italia is one of my absolute favorite Italian restaurants in Portland. Their Insalata Caprese is hands-down the best Ive had anywhere in the Portland, flavorful, consistently tasty. The mozzarella? Always the right texture and temperature. I order the same thing every time: Insalata Caprese + rigatoni bolognese. And it never disappoints! The pasta is cooked to perfection. The sauce? Rich, hearty, and full of flavor. (portion size could be better) C'mon ... it's pasta... This is a restaurant that knows what they're doing and does it well. Now for the one (ongoing) issue: Where is the bread? I usually place my orders on DoorDash, and whether or not I receive bread is always a toss-up. Sometimes it's there. Often, it's not. And thats honestly disappointing.... especially when Im spending close to $40 per person. I know prices have gone up. Thats expected. But bread is inexpensive, and when I dine in, I receive it automatically. There is really no reason that takeout customers shouldn't receive bread. Especially considering the price point. My 7-year-old son asks, Wheres the bread?? It's my fav..... Nogo this time.... Ughhhh he says! So no I'm not deducting a star. Because the food is that good. But I am asking, again, as a loyal customer: PLEASE include the bread. It completes the meal. And honestly? It's just the right thing to do. Tighten up and..... a caesar salad would be a great addition to your menu.

One of my favorite Italian spots. It honestly reminds me of when I did a food & drink tour in Italy. It has a very family owned/operated feel to it which adds to its charm. The staff is amazing and helpful. I have a dairy allergy which isn't the easiest with Italian food but they were so helpful in recommending dishes I would be able to eat. The food was delicious the wine pours are generous too. Highly recommend reservations. I tried to walk in for dinner once and they were full for the dinner service

At this point I've been here half a dozen times in less than a year and everything has been amazing, every time. The creamy pesto is divine, and the vibes are unbeatable. Highly recommend this place to people who like food!

Absolutely delicious tiramisu—perfectly creamy, balanced flavors, and beautifully presented! The service was warm, professional, and attentive, making our experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommend this Italian restaurant!

My favorite Italian place in Portland! The food is delicious and I love the carafe of house wine.

Good food. Good service It's a cozy dining room. Staff was prompt and food delicious

Casual spot with lots of little tables tucked into every nook and cranny giving cozy Italian cafe vibes. A few small outside tables too. They serve a good list of classic Italian pasta favorites. I almost always get the vongole but I went w/ the sqarciarella this time. It was hearty and cheesy topped with chopped prosciutto, similar flavor to carbonara. My dad ordered rigatoni but they brought out a pesto spaghetti instead, but we just ate it cause it seemed tastier than what he ordered anyway. Servers/bosses are actually Italian which I've rarely seen at Italian restaurants in Portland. It was good and prices & portions were fair, but don't be expecting anything crazy or fancy, just some tasty simple pasta. Also I think they are connected to the bar next door where you can order some pizzas and paninis and other snacks.

This place has been around for as long as I can remember and is still a neighborhood favorite -- it's always bustling with people every evening. As you walk in, you're likely to be greeted by one of the many friendly Italian staff members. There's an authentic, casual feel here, with soccer jerseys lining the walls and sports playing on the TVs, especially when there's a soccer match on. I especially love dining outside in the summer. They have a great selection of pastas and antipasti, and the service is always warm and wonderful. Plus, they even have a wine bar next door!

Very chaotic from start to finish. No air conditioning. The service was not good, like I said, chaotic. Food was very average. There are so many amazing Italian restaurant options in Portland that I have no reason to ever return here.

We wiped out everything on our plate cause it was so good. The service was great, and ambience is pretty intimate. I recommend making a reservation if you have a larger party. They gave us an extra tiramisu on the house cause we were celebrating a birthday. It was the best Italian I have had so far. Highly recommend.

Roberto is a kind and generous host! His graciousness, humor, and attention to detail is par excellence! The staff at Piazza Italia is exceptional. Caleb, our server, was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor! The atmosphere reminds us of the best quaint spots in Paris or Rome. Piazza Italia has moved to the top of our list for sensational cuisine and service.

I wanted to like this restaurant so badly. Some of the staff spoke Italian so I thought, surely, this is going to be so authentic. Ambiance: fun and very cozy Service: if I could give service 10 stars, I would. The staff was nice and accommodating to guests at tables we saw, including ours. They packed extra olive oil for the bread we took to go. Food: we order the Papardelle and asked to substitute the rigatoni bolognese pasta with the house made linguini pasta. Housemade, right?!? The sauce was solid. However, I was so disappointed that the pasta was over cooked. We went to several regions in Italy and no where did we taste pasta that was over cooked. The linguine looked like it was broken down to bits vs a longer strand.

Been going here since 2010 and I come here at least once or twice a year and the food just keeps staying the same, which is amazing because the flavors and the tastes are mouthwatering and it gives an explosion of the taste buds and they always keep top-notch quality here. I love that this is family owned by immigrants from Italy and has continued to be passed down and I hope this continues to thrive and be only in the hands of family. I love the traditional culture and the amazing food and wine selection. Great place great owner and if it's your birthday, you might get a free dessert. I'll keep leaving reviews until I get tired of this place, which will never happen the most authentic place in Portland and in my opinion, Oregon.

Visiting Portland from out of state. The review for this place were decent so we thought we'd give it a try. We went to the host who told us to go next door to the bar and have some drinks and he would come for us. We did, and he did and stuck us at a tiny table in the way of everyone. The menu we were given was different than what was online. We got to the restaurant around 730pm and didnt get out food till after 930pm. And they weren't that busy. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan special and I wish I had too. I ordered La Gricia. I had about 3 bites, and I had enough. It tasted like vomit. Once they brought our food we were basically ignored. Got desert to go and that was the best dish. Gave it 2 stars cause my husband enjoyed his food and the vibe was cool. Otherwise, go somewhere else.

A great Italian restaurant with an authentic feel to because the owners are Italian. Its very popular so making a reservation is a good idea.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! Made a reservation on Friday, for Saturday, the hostess was not there and one of the staff finally came up to greet us after four others just walked past us without even acknowledging our presence. The girl told us she could not find our reservation anywhere even after I showed her the phone call I placed. She said there was nothing she could do and that it would be a long wait. While we were waiting, I found our reservation in the books. It was placed on the wrong page which was on a Wednesday in the books 2 days before I actually called to make the reservation. So obviously it was a mistake, and when I showed her, she still would not accommodate us without a long wait. I don't know any other restaurant who would not put the customer first, and attempt to do everything in their power to correct their obvious error. Instead, they simply ignored us and went to every other customer who came after us and seated them. They finally told us we could wait in their bar around the corner, but by that time we were frustrated, by the lack of care and attention we were given. When staff makes mistakes, it happens, but the customer should not be punished for it, and instead shown every effort to correct their errors. They did not, so we will not be back, which is unfortunate, because we were really looking forward to this and I heard the food is really good. Sadly, I will never know if that is indeed the case. Shame on them.

Very cozy Italian spot. This restaurant is most recognizable for their ceiling decorated full of soccer jerseys. We came for a reservation but aside from our table, the whole restaurant was packed. Our server was great, he took care of us well. It seemed like he was the only server running the restaurant, which was impressive. We got the Bruschetta al Pomodoro for an appetizer. It was light and refreshing, a good way to start out the meal. For my main, I order the Spaghetti Mare e Monti. The pesto sauce was good, it had a great garlicky flavor. The shrimps were plump and juicy. Most of the table ordered the special, which was a chicken mozzarella dish served with pasta. The general consensus for it was that it was okay. We also got a few basket of breads but the breads were cold. Lastly, we finished our meal with some tiramisu cake and gelato, both of which were delightful. Overall, it was a pleasant meal. Definitely recommend if you love Italian food!

Quaint neighborhood restaurant. We got seated on a Tuesday night around 7pm very quickly. Place was packed. I think there were some regulars there. Staff was friendly. The Minestone soup was the best I have ever had. I also had the Penne all'Arrabbiata. It was so good. The food also came out nice and hot. The bread was very tasty too. Would definitely recommend.

If you want some rustic Italian, this is your place. It feels like an old world Italian place with a touch of modern sports bar for some reason. The staff were friendly. To be honest, there was a mixup with our reservation, but they took a minute to adapt and accommodate our group. This was much appreciated! The bread basket is mixed and I will say some are not as good as others, at least in my opinion. It was also cold, which I had hoped it would be warm. All was made well for the olive oil is wonderful! The caprese appetizer was good. Bruschetta was just okay. All the appetizers washed down well with some carafes of the Chianti we ordered, yum! Highly recommended! All our pastas looked amazing, I got the lasagna and it is gorgeous. It tastes even better. It would definitely be a dish I would get again.

This place is a hole in the wall It's classic, tasty and for such a nice quality I feel the prices are very fair. You can tell the owner cares so much about the place and puts a lot of effort into this place. 10/10 we love there lasagna

This place is truly one of the best Italian spots in all of Portland. While I've tried most everything on the menu, this time we had the burata and prosciutto and the la burina. The flavors are always on point and the pasta is always perfectly cooked. This is a small place though, so allow time to wait to be seated.

My favorite Italian restaurant in Portland, by far!! Ambience, quality of service and quality of food is very good.

Had the most delicious pastas here. Great ambience and great service! Would definitely recommend

The Rigatoni Bolognese was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend for a great meal and experience.

I wish you could taste the photo!! Every time I'm in Portland. This is my go to spot it's super authentic. The bruschetta is like nothing I've ever tasted! I swear the tomatoes are from a golden vine!! Reservations are recommended it gets busy

What a great meal, everything was perfect! Enjoyed the whole experience, from calling for a reservation, the friendly service, to the appetizer, the house wine, table bread and the entree. The Prosciutto, with mozzarella and arugula appetizer was simply amazing! So light and fresh. Full of flavor. Must try! I ordered the Linguine Alle Vongole (Linguine w/Clams). OMG... could eat this dish every night! Waiter was fun and attentive. Fun place to eat, great food, good music and a good spot for people watching outside the big windows into the downtown streets.

Piazza Italia, wow, the cutest most authentic Italian restaurant. You know that place/food that feels like a hug? THIS IS IT! I'm talking heavy accents and Italian music?!? The ceiling is covered by soccer jerseys that apparently were special to the owner as he was an ex referee for FIFA in Italy! Alright let's talk the food, it was amazing, truly authentic and delicious. The house wine was awesome as well. They do not have open table you will have to call in to make a reservation. Service was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. I can't wait for me next trip back, you won't regret it! The green dish was to die for!

There had been a good post about this place on some social media feed. I went one night with some friends and when we arrived the place was buzzing. (it's a small place). The man at the front looked at me like I'd committed a crime when I told him we did not have reservations. We were shown the door. I don't remember if he was rude that time or just disapproving that we would dare show up and expect to eat there. But, forgetting the less than welcoming experience I had, I tried it again tonight. I confirmed that the gentleman at the front doesn't really want my business. There were plenty of open tables in the restaurant, but when we said we wanted to eat inside, he offered a 3 inch square table in the absolute corner of the place. It might actually have been or is still a closet. So, even though it was a little chilly, we opted to eat outside. I also don't know why we couldn't have had one of the other more acceptable tables inside. But I didn't want to make the host any angrier than he seemed already. So,, the food. I don't know what else to say, but very disappointing. The bruschetta had very little flavor in any of its components. Tomatoes were not fresh or tasteful, the bread was just vaguely sprinkled with olive oil and not toasted, no other spice at all. The mix was neither garlicy or tangy. The spaghetti pomodoro was equally bland. It's like they splashed it with pasta water, but then didn't let the pasta water do its magic. No real flavor palate and again the tomatoes didn't seem fresh or flavorful. I hd the penne pesto which seems hard to mess up. But, again, the flavor was bland, hardly any hint of garlic, and a very watery sauce. We decided it would be better to box up the dishes, take them home, add spice and some parmesan and eat it later, better. Given the lack of civility with the host and the 3 bad dishes, I won't be back.

AMAZING. The food, the service, the environment, was all so good! I recommend this for any meal any time

Why did my pasta taste like buttered popcorn? I'm truly disturbed by this. Also, the minestrone soup tasted like cabbage water that Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka would be sipping on.

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Portland. haven't been here in years but we went last week and it was as good as I remember. Friendly service and fresh pasta. The shrimp and mushroom spaghetti with garlic was to die for.

A small ital restaurant,20 tables or so,open only for dinner,almost all pasta dishes,xa fish entree,and a meat entree,great complimentary bread with olive oil,delicious lasagna,spaghetti with clams, and with creamy mild and not overwhelming pesto,topped off with tiramisu.Reservations are helpful particularly on weekends. Service is not rushed.

I believe this is my third time eating here, I'll start by saying the food was decent. My husband got the chicken Parmesan, I got the pappardelle, and we got bread and caprese salad. Oh and crème brûlée. All was good, not 5 star worthy but maybe a 4, generous portions, tasted fresh for sure. Far from bad but not going blow your socks off. I'm giving this place a 2 for service however. I did make a reservation and when we got there the "host" (I think was the owner) seemed irritated that we were there to pay him 95$ to eat. He pointed at our table and told us to go sit. It then took about 15 minutes for our waiter to arrive, and that is pretty much how the service went through our two hours there. Needless to say service was slow and unattentive. I felt like an inconvenience more so than a customer. I don't think we will be going back, much better Italian places in Portland.

Piazza Italia is my go-to when I'm craving that real Italian family experience. I love bringing my crew, hoping Michele is there to welcome us with a grin and a few jokes that get my kids cracking up. My partner and I dive into a bottle of red, and we're practically transported to Italy as we share plates of their incredible Pappardelle Al Cinghiale--earthy, rich, and so satisfying. The kids finish things off with some gelato, and I sit back, feeling lucky to have a place right here in town that feels like family every time.

Per usual, piazza italia does it again. Fantastic!! We were nervous it would have gone down hill given the world we live in but not them. Everything was absolutely fantastic and cannot wait to return.

an authentic, home style Italian restaurant with the friendliest service. Pastas are solid although the linguini was slightly over cooked - rigatoni was spot on though. Nothing crazy special but good.

Sweet little Italy place. Very cozy. It reminded me of Chicago. They had jerseys pinned to the ceiling which added charm to the restaurant. I orderedLa Burina which is a popular dish. I had to order it for the green peas. It was delicious and perfectly cooked. The pasta was not over done. The garlic cream sauce was not overpowering. I think this is best tiramisu I've ever had. It was so light and moist. I left incredibly satisfied and needed to be rolled out. The portions were a good size. Very very filling. I will definitely dine here again when I return to Portland.

My experience was fine, so first the hostess told us to wait about 15 minutes until we will be seated to a table but instead it was about an hour. Second they somehow did not put in the order for our food when we ordered, so we had to wait pretty long to get our food. Oh and they were completely out of bread, and their bread is not complimentary. The ambiance wasn't cozy and just overly full and loud. The caprese salad was pretty bland, Gino's favorite (the linguine in the picture) was the best out of all the dishes.

Best Italian food in Portland. That's it. That's the review. Ok, Yelp is making me type more. Now I've satisfied the character limit. That said, my original statement stands. Best Italian food in Portland.

This has been our "go to" Italian restaurant for years... we love the casual family friendly atmosphere, great staff and consistently excellent food. Locally owned family business with excellent service. Best pesto in town!

Food, service, ambiance! Spot on! Best Italian food outside of Italy! Retraction! Better!

Fresh hot homemade in a casual environment. Cafe Mingo was always my go to, but I only found out about piazza Italia a couple years ago. Great afternoon joint and great fresh lasagne.

I grew up coming to this Restaurant with my family. I danced with the owner as a little girl. This is authentic. It is delicious. It is everything it should be. I love to travel and to move around, but I doubt I'll ever find an Italian Restaurant that lives up to this one. Everything disappoints me if it isn't Piazza. I am living in Denver currently and I flew back out to Portland this weekend to have dinner here. I NEEDED my Penne all' Arrabbiata. Most of the employees know the family or are relatives. It gives the place a beautiful culture and I have never had a bad experience here.

Don't ask me questions and GET THE TIRAMISU... and then everything else, the salad, bread, pasta, and THE TIRAMISU! Service is amazing with a European ambiance. Highly recommend.

Food is always delicious; anything you order will be awesome. Lots of energy among the people dinning. Reasonable prices. Have been coming here every few months or so for years. Service was a bit disconnected tonight; not bad, just a bit disorganized. Appetizers came before the wine; my meal came before my wife's meal; hmmmm? Wait staff seemed preoccupied and was not "in tune" with the flow of the dining experience. This is just a once in many visits experience and I still give this restaurant a strong recommendation.

This is our favorite Italian spot in PDX! The pasta is always fresh, the Bolognese is my gosh to. The wine selection (including the house wine) is good and the salads are great - the caprese salad had such flavorful tomatoes and was large enough it could've served as a meal itself! The ambiance is also just fun, with jerseys on the ceiling, a casual vibe and deli cases and a really warm welcoming staff that treat you like they've known you forever. Super excited for our next visit!

Oh my goodness, last time I was here they refused to seat me because I was with my young nephew; the owner did want to inconvenience his regulars. 3 years later, I showed again today to give Piazza Italia another opportunity. I will not be returning. Minestrone was watery; Vongole was gritty. And the port wine came in a shot glass with a cube of ice: WTF? Regulars, enjoy.

Great atmosphere with amazing food, along with staff that makes you feel at home. Been my go to for Italian since 2007 and they have never missed.

The BEST little neighborhood spot in Portland with fantastic Italian food! Cozy, intimate and wonderful service. The rigatoni bolognese is delicious, as are so many other dishes. The prices are also very reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. Can't say enough great things about this favorite spot!

Just wow.. I got in to try Piazza Italia before the dinner rush and I am so glad I did. I am still dreaming (and drooling) over the pasta we tried when visiting Portland. First of all, the complimentary bread really hits the spot. I swear it's just normal bread... but it is was perfect. For pasta, I had the Linguine Squarciarella (Gino's Favorite) and my sister had Spaghetti Mare E Monti, and **chef's kiss** both were so amazing. They were both so full of flavor and largely portioned to have more than enough. We also tried the tiramisu, which was equally flavorful and amazing in texture and taste. Also need to shoutout the staff, because they are incredibly friendly and so happy to welcome you into the environment and create the best experience for you. I will definitely be visiting again if ever in the area!

Second time being here, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant itself feels very homey, and the food matched it! I got the lasagna and it was excellent. Once we were seated our server was great as well. Can't go wrong here!

My husband and i had dinner here last night. Service was friendly and the food was great. I ordered the La Burina Rigatoni Pasta. So yummy! My husband ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese. The only thing he said it needed was a little kick but easily solved with a little chili pepper flake. The only item we did not enjoy was the bread basket so next time we'd just pass on that. We will definitely be back to try more items on their menu.

Small and bustling Leigh great food. Dinner for the group was the Gino Salad, Caprese salad and Prosciutto/Melon. All were great but the melon was not ripe enough. The entrees were lasagna, Pomodoro Pasta, Bolognese, Pappardelle Cinghiale (mine which was to die for. The service was good. This is the kind of gem you want to eat at.

I've been coming here for 20+ years and nothing has changed... it's simply amazing!! If you want a great traditional Italian relaxed vibe with amazing food, drink selection and fine wine this is it. Always full of flavor, healthy and delightful. The staff is very accommodating and friendly and I've always met great people while I wait. The deli as they refer to it covered in soccer jerseys and other sports memorabilia and Italian swag. Whether your dining in or getting takeout you can't go wrong at Piazza Italia