Lorenzo's
Authentic Italian pasta in a low-key North Mississippi spot.
(971) 270-2452
3807 N Mississippi
Portland,
OR
97227
45.5502
-122.6756
Neighborhoods: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Boise
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Lorenzo's
The Owner
Lorenzo's
Owner
Located on the popular N Mississippi Ave, Lorenzo's offers true authentic Italian food for dine in our take out. Lorenzo's offers an amazing Baked Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi, Cesar Salad and delicious desserts like gelato from Mio Gelato. Try the lunch special for $9, it includes a choice of pasta, salad and bread. Can't make it in for lunch then come in for dinner and enjoy their dinner specials. Lorenzo's also offers retail goods like fresh pasta, desserts, cheeses, fine wines & beers. You can even rent the space out for your next event. Give them a call today or stop by and you won't be disappointed. In 2008 Lorenzo's restaurant will be hosting a full bar.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Sunny yellow walls, a mural of Florence, small tables and a comfy couch set a casual vibe to this urban space. A typically diverse North Portland crowd queues up to order off the ever changing chalkboard menu above the register. Classic Italian fare like antipasto, salads and pasta dishes such as rigatoni with meaty ragu are offered alongside a small selection of wines. Desserts from tiramisu to a half dozen gelato flavors round out the menu nicely.
User Reviews
CamilleRynd
January 31, 2009
Lorenzo's is truly one of Portland's best Italian restaurants. The food is honest, simple, and fresh. Lorenzo cares deeply about your taste buds and truly wants you to eat well and enjoy yourself. These days you will find him back in the kitchen, cooking every dish, with the love and attention that you can see and taste in every plate. The salads are dressed to perfection, the pasta is toothy, and the sauces are fantastico. The restaurant itself has undergone a few changes for the better, growing up and into it's own. The deli style counter service has changed to full a full sit down service and the chalk board of specials is now given to you table side by a waiter, making the whole Lorenzo's experience more relaxed and yet, somehow, more formal. The addition of a full bar in the back, where the deli case used to be, is great for watching the action in the kitchen. The drink specials are straight forward and absolutely affordable. My lunch of an organic salad tossed in red wine vinaigrette, bread with oil and vinegar, a giant rustic raviolo of the day, and a glass of Montepulciano was perfect. The raviolo had roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, prosciutto (added for $1 more), a silky cream sauce and fresh sage and toasted almonds. No kidding, all of this for $13.50! I was full, happy and relaxed and spent a little time just taking it all in on the big comfy couch. Besides the great food, no one seemed to mind that my son, 10 months old, was with me. In fact, you might say that Lorenzo's and Lorenzo himself are quite child friendly. I highly recommend the food here.
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knockknock
January 19, 2009
The pasta was sub par and totally uninspired and WAY too salty. Servers were indifferent. We feel this is one of the least desirable restaurants on Mississippi Ave. Embience is so-so as wel. If you're on Mississippi, cross the street or walk a block or two to any number of fine restaurants.
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January 15, 2009
Simple and classic Italian dishes with delicious antipasto. In the summer months they open up the garage doors and set tables outside. You can have a sit down meal or grab something to go. I love the gelato options.
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Message from Lorenzo's
- Dine In-Take Out
- Daily Specials,outdoor seating
- Monthly Art Gallery
Located on the popular N Mississippi Ave, Lorenzo's offers true authentic Italian food for dine in our take out. Lorenzo's offers an amazing Baked Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi, Cesar Salad and delicious desserts like gelato from Mio Gelato. Try the lunch special for $9, it includes a choice of pasta, salad and bread. Can't make it in for lunch then come in for dinner and enjoy their dinner specials. Lorenzo's also offers retail goods like fresh pasta, desserts, cheeses, fine wines & beers. You can even rent the space out for your next event. Give them a call today or stop by and you won't be disappointed. In 2008 Lorenzo's restaurant will be hosting a full bar.
