A Taste of Italy. Where Family, Food, and Staff all Mix to create an Environment that is Uniquely Italian.
(503) 478-0619
1129 NW Johnson St
Portland,
OR
97209
45.5288
-122.6826
Neighborhoods: Pearl, Neighbors West - Northwest
What People Are Saying About Piazza Italia Portland
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Prepare to be treated as part of the family in this humble abode, with a TV over your companion's shoulder, close, intimate tables, glass coolers and molasses-speed service. The laid-back atmosphere is especially popular with Pearlites who love the antipasto, with classic Italian meats--prosciutto, mortadella, salami--and cheeses. Diners also opt for consistent, easyfare including linguine with eggs, prosciutto, onions and Parmesan and house tiramisu, sticky sweet with velvety marscapone and coffee-soaked lady fingers.
09/06/09
if your looking for italy
by hobbester
If you want the unhurried casual neighborhood experience of a Rome cafe, this is the place. Great food, good banter with the owners and customers. Fun, boisterous, engaging - always great - ever since they opened . If you are looking for the quiet intimate dinner or having a perfectly choreographed multi-course experience with no attitude, perfectly scheduled with your reservation - pick somewhere else (and you probably won't like Rome either - don't go).
- Pros: it's like being in Rome
- Cons: it's like being in Rome
08/29/09
Great Pasta
by DDN
The pasta is what you come here for. They have perhaps the best lasagna I've ever had. It just melts in your mouth. The prices are also very reasonable, with the exception of the salads, which are priced almost as much as the pastas and not that good. We also have found much better antipasta at other places. Try to get a table outside as it's pretty crowded and noisy inside.
- Pros: Pasta dishes
- Cons: Crowded, noisy.
06/29/09
Great every time!
by trendydiner
My husband and I have been dining at Piazza Italia since it opened. Every time it is excellent, we have never had a bad meal. The food is just like what we had in Italy, perfect. The servers are gracious and prompt. My husband mispronouced a dish and was served the wrong meal, they replaced it with the correct dish, no questions asked. I highly recommend Piazza Italia for true Italian food.
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: n/a
The Details on Piazza Italia Portland
When to Go:
For the linguistically adventurous, visit from 6pm to 10pm Thursday nights when everyone brushes up on their Italian.
The Extras:
Piazza now serves housemade gelato. If wanderlust brings you to the Pearl, stroll by and treat yourself to some of this trendy, creamy treat.
Know Before You Go:
Only beer and wine can be had at this eatery.
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Smoking Permitted:
No
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