Denicolas Restaurant
(503) 239-5220
3520 SE Powell Blvd
Portland,
OR
97202
45.4969
-122.6269
Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Creston - Kenilworth
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In Short
The casual, homey atmosphere here features a large portrait of Mr. and Mrs. DeNicola as you walk in the door. It's a popular spot for families, friends and young couples on dates. The pizza features thick, homemade French bread-like crust, rich mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce and fresh and generous toppings (including homemade sausage). Other classic dishes range from manicotti and eggplant parmigiana to cannelloni, calzones and fettuccini. All-you-can-eat spaghetti night on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is a great deal, with bread and butter, soup or salad and an antipasto tray with salami and pepperoni, mozzarella, carrot sticks and pepperoncinis. Even though the spaghetti is all-you-can-eat, the first serving is so large that most people can't finish more than one plate.
User Reviews
Sunlove
March 21, 2009
So where do i begin..... We had reserved their "banquit room" one month before my friends baby shower. We searched the place by location, and being the closest pizza place with a party room, we booked it. We even visited the resturant a week before to check it out. The room was complete with wood panneling, an ugle mural from the late 80's, flimsy chairs from close to the same time era, and not well lit or heated. We laughed about it at the time and decided to be optimistic about the occasion rather than the location. SO TODAY: We arrived with mommy to be, presents, cake, decorations, the works. The first thing we saw was the owner who had to unlock the door to let us in at 4:00pm Keep in mind that I arrived with three women in their mid twenties and a first time mommy who is due any day now. Im sure we were sterotyped for our age. So first the owner made it a big deal for us to use the back door closest to the car to haul in our baby gear. Before we could even start decorating she started NOT by complimenting or congradulating the mommy but by asking us how many people we were expecting. Our group size had shrunk since we made the reservation-like most ofen do. She did not appreciate this and showed it well. ROLLED HER EYES, TALKED ABOUT IT TO OTHER WORKERS IN THE NEXT ROOM WHERE WE COULD EASIALLY HEAR, SAID TO US SHE WISHED WE WOULD HAVE TOLD HER EARLIER B/C THEY ALSO HAD A LARGE GROUP COMING THAT COULD HAVE USED THIS ROOM. ECT.. At the time we heard her talking about us we deceided to close the doors deviding the room. To keep the happy atmosphere in and the bad out. At which point she returned concerningly asking if this was a "surprise party!?" When we said no, she said "oh, then it would be good if we could leave these doors open". If this other groups event was so important they should have booked earlier! What concern of mine is someone elses resurvation?! We were there to celebrate a new baby, we had planned games, and gifts, and cake-the works. After such lame service from the start we decided we were DONE HERE.... The waitress(who was the only nice person here and probably deserves a better job) came to take our order. Once we informed her of our dissapointment she tried to apologize for the owners behavior, stating that shes had a "Really bad day". After she left the crazy biotch comes back AGAIN. At this point we were done seeing her face. She tried to act sorry, but only made things worse for mommy to be who felt totally disrespected. This was also when she said "Oh, i didnt know you were the mom!" Shortly after this we left with a to-go pizza only to tip the waitress. Did i mention in the short time we were there someone else was also complaining about the service. I was so amazed at the level of service from the owner who should be top notch with friendlyness. OVERALL: HORRRIBLE SERVICE OLD, UGLY BUILDING FOOD-NOTHING SPECIAL. If it were not for my friends tollerance(mommy) for the horrible service, i would have snapped. They are lucky I was not the pregnant one. OH, there would have been quite a scene.....
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finallyjd
February 28, 2009
The food and the people are AMAZING. Raised in NJ and having an Italian family creates certain expectations in italian dining, and Denicolas exceeds those expectations. Their italian sausage (spicey!) is to die for, but their meatballs come in a close second. I have been eating there for about 2 years now, and all my family calls this restaurant a Portland favorite. Want a special treat?? Try the mezza mezza sauce. Aslo consider sampling their baked tortellini, which is cheesy and perfectly baked. My biggest peeve is that salad does not come with your meal ($2 extra) but it is worth it if you order it with their homemade pesto dressing!! This place is authentic, run by a 2nd and 3rd generations of "the family." The owners grown children and their friends provide excellent service. For all you whiners, if there is something you don't like TALK TO THE OWNER. They are more than accommodating.
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Anonymous
January 05, 2009
My family and friends enjoy going to this cozy family-run Italian Restaurant in SE Portland. The food is consistently good and the service is friendly. Friends from out of town have requested return visits to which we happily agree.
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All-you-can-eat spaghetti night on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is a great deal, with bread and butter, soup or salad and an antipasto tray with salami and pepperoni, mozzarella, carrot sticks and pepperoncinis.
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Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Carry Out
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Smoking Permitted:
No
