Mucca Osteria

Piattino delivers a welcoming Italian dining experience in Portland, featuring handmade pastas, house specials, and a noted tiramisu. Guests praise attentive servers and timely kitchen service, with Pickles and Zach singled out. Limited seating makes reservations wise, as the walkable NW Everett Street location invites lingering over Italian favorites.

Mucca Pizzeria, located at 1026 SW Morrison St in Downtown Portland, serves Italian-inspired pizza in a cozy, stylish setting. Diners rave about the pizza's dough—chewy and airy—with favorites like Margherita and Roma-style pies. Caesar salad and arancini also shine, while friendly, professional service enhances a classy, welcoming dining experience.

Dimo’s Apizza brings Italian-inspired pizzas to Portland’s East Burnside area, with dine-in and takeout options. Pies are finished in a wood-fired oven for crisp, flavorful crusts. Guests praise friendly service, quick turnaround, and a lively vibe. Favorites include White Pie, Spicy Pepperoni, and the Tie-Dye pizza, plus crispy rustic potatoes with aioli.

Mama Mia Trattoria sits at 439 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, offering Italian and pizza with a welcoming bar atmosphere. Reviews highlight fresh, flavorful dishes—garlic bread, mozzarella, chicken Marsala, eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi—and a remodeled, beautiful dining space with friendly, attentive staff. Popular for happy hour, parties, and family meals, though some diners note pricing and portions vary.

The Star Portland offers pizza, Italian-inspired dishes, and drinks at 1309 NW Hoyt St. Customers praise flavorful options, including a BBQ chicken sandwich and a unique Marionberry lemonade, plus Detroit-style breadsticks with red sauce. The menu features Chicago and Detroit pizzas, a $15 lunch deal, handmade meatballs, and craft cocktails by an experienced bartender.

Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse in Portland highlights wood-fired cooking with open flames and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the porterhouse for two with a tableside show, along with oysters, foie gras torchon, caviar onion dip, and bold sides. The wine list and an espresso martini on nitro tap are standout, and attentive service enhances the dining experience, though busy nights can bring occasional hiccups.