Ernesto's Italian Restaurant

(971) 244-8222

8544 Sw Apple Way, Portland, OR | Directions   97225

45.485608 -122.764220 View Website
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Neighborhoods:
Raleigh West

Categories:
Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Catering, Reception Centers, Restaurants, Catering, Banquet Rooms
Price:
$$, $$

Cuisine:
Italian, Italian

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Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Buffet, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Carry Out, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Private Rooms, Family-Friendly Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

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From The Owner of Ernesto's Italian Restaurant

3 Generation Family Owned Italian Restaurant


About Ernesto's Italian Restaurant

  • Lunch Buffet Monday - Friday
  • Private Banquet space for All Occasions
  • Happy Hour Mon - Sat w/Special Bar Menu

Mike Ceccanti, owner of Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, grew up in the family restaurant business. His grandfather, Ernesto Ceccanti, emigrated to the U.S. in 1919 from the Tuscany and opened the Monte Carlo restaurant in Portland in 1927. By age 7 Mike was making raviolis in his grandfather's kitchen and has continued the family traditions of providing casual dining with a healthy dose of Old World charm. Building on his family's traditional Italian recipes, Mike has added his own creations such as Seafood Fettucini & Pasta Classico. While the offerings have evolved a little over time, you can count on finding generous portions of homemade Italian food in a comfortable environment. Be sure not to miss our specialty soups! With a full bar, banquet rooms, delicious buffet lunch, a kid's menu, and catering you are sure to find something for everyone here at Ernesto's Italian Restaurant.

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Tips for Ernesto's Italian Restaurant

November 08, 2012

great food , you wont leave hungry or disappointed.

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October 30, 2012

just ok

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5.0
March 11, 2012

This restaurant is excellent. Salads are crisp and fresh and all the main courses we have tried have been very good. Service is consistently outstanding. Very family friendly.

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5.0
February 12, 2012

Have been regulars at Ernies for 12 years. Excellent customer service, great menu & meat sauce to die for!! (so my Husband states - I don't eat meat)

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5.0
December 02, 2011

My favorite hole in the wall Italian. This is the best Italian food I've found in the SW Portland area in my 35 years here - the pizza is killer! Ravioli, salads, actually everything I have tried there rocks! Staff, atmosphere, and food are all top notch. Not that I want everyone running down to my favorite little hole in the wall so I can't get a seat, but......

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5.0
August 22, 2011

Loved this place! Family friendly side and lounge side!. The bar section is great for after work or school with coworkers or friends. Love the atmosphere as well as the pizza! I'm a BIG fan of italian food so it was a nice setting for me anyways. This particular time i sat in the dining area because i was having dinner with my family. I love how there are two different sections but i enjoyed my food as well as the staff. Ive been to other restaurants with bad customer service and i can honestly say this is the best customer service ive ever been exposed to. This is now one of my favorite restaurants and i cannot wait to go back!!! All around 5 star loved it!!

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5.0
August 19, 2011

Regulars. Best pizza I've ever eaten and the people are extremely sweet! Definitely one of my favorite places to eat out in when Im in Portland(:

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4.0
July 22, 2011

Ernestos. I just posted a review of Nonna Emelia's. I did not fully appreciate how good Ernestos was till I tasted the other half of the family fare. For two broithers that grew u p in the same house their representation of food is quite different. One is very good while the other is awful. Ernestos is worth your drive time. Don't waste your time at Nonna Emelias. Along with the food being below par their attitude, frankly, sucks.

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5.0
June 30, 2011

Lasagna to die for!. Ernesto's has, without a doubt, the best lasagna I've had anywhere around here. The other food is also terrific, especially the seafood fettuccini. Great service. Reasonable prices. Convenient parking. We go to Ernesto's every chance we get and are always glad we did. If you like good Italian food, served in a comfortable environment, give this one a try!

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5.0
April 29, 2011

My favorite place!. YUM! this place is my favorite place in Beaverton to eat. The only con is they keep refilling the bread and i eat too much. everything has a very home made taste and feels like i am having a family dinner in Italy.

For the average dinner:

Real Italian food rely on the taste of high quality ingredients not spices. Many of my uneducated friends find this place bland where chefs and food lovers will rant and rave about the quality and taste.

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