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Grassa
Grassa serves fresh pasta and bold Italian flavors in Portland.
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Grassa serves fresh pasta and bold Italian flavors in Portland.
Grassa is an Italian restaurant in Portland, OR, located at 1205 SW Washington St. Known for fresh pasta and flavorful dishes, it offers a casual, counter-order dining experience with meals brought to the table. Guests praise handmade pasta, gnocchi, and well-crafted sauces, along with warm, attentive service and a chill, relaxed vibe.
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Fresh, al dente pasta made daily, including rigatoni, carbonara, and gnocchi, served with rich sauces.
Indulgent options like Pork Belly Mac & Cheese and kids' spaghetti with meatballs, crafted for hearty satisfaction.
Quick and easy ordering at the counter with food brought to your table in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
High-quality, locally-sourced ingredients ensuring flavorful and vibrant Italian dishes.
Welcoming environment for solo travelers, families, and groups seeking a chill vibe and delicious meals.
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Overall rating
Katie E
This place is divine! I stopped in for a solo dinner while traveling for work, and the atmosphere and freshness of all the ingredients were chef’s kiss. Highly recommend the gnocchi!!
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I had the Pork Belly Mac & Cheese and it was pure indulgence. The service was wonderful, and my request for extra-crispy pork belly was met beyond expectations—rich, golden, and irresistible. The homemade pasta was cooked to perfection, wrapped in a luxuriously light yet creamy sauce. Finished with pork belly lightly coated in BBQ sauce, it was flawlessly executed: crisp on the outside, juicy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth inside. Comfort food at its finest.
Ashley Salazar
Rigatoni, carbonara and kids spaghetti with meatball. I wish I would have known you can add bread but you have to ask plus pay extra I guess, it was not offered but I see it in other reviews. The pasta was very tasty and had a nice bite to it kinda chewy. The sauces were quite bland in my opinion but everything seemed very fresh. The tipping structure on the tablet at the counter to pay is set way too high for them just walking the food a few feet over to the table. The lights were a bit dim and music a little too loud for it to be a nice atmosphere to me. The staff was very dry, not rude just not friendly or welcoming. It was fun to try but I probably wouldn’t pick it to go back tbh.
Tarny M
Absolutely loved this place when I tried it a few years ago and went back there on vacation now. The Italian food was fresh, flavorful, and well worth it. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy, and the food was brought right to the table. Chill, relaxed vibe and delicious dishes, I would go back.
Grant G
I’ve eaten a lot of pasta. Like numerous months in Italy getting fat. Now I don’t expect Italy quality or even flavor but I do like my noodles to be al dente or even slightly over-cooked. The carbonara was so very dense and chewy. The egg hard fried. Black truffle pasta tasted of water with cracked pepper on top. The burrata was solid but for the price, i expect the bread it’s on not to taste burnt. Counter order and self-bus, in a city where an appropriate minimum wage is in place (16.30) shouldn’t be trying to pressure people (or dupe out of towners) into 18/20/25% tips. Reprogram your pos system to a more appropriate tip structure 10/12/15 is quite generous for this service structure and price per dish. I shouldn’t need to do the math. Girl working counter was solid, only reason for 2 stars and tip - but I realize I way over tipped at $10 and think others shouldn’t be getting shamed for not tipping / feeling anxious having to do the math in line. Won’t be back because of the food, can’t recommend because above situation for cafeteria style counter serve.
