This delightful little spot right on the Willamette River is a great place for a romantic lunch. They have a deliciously different take on accommodating GF diners. Instead of offering GF pasta, they put the sauce on creamy polenta, and it's really good polenta. I had Greca, which was delicious. I also love the pick-your-own wine flight. read more

Il Terrazzo - Greca over creamy polenta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

food: 5/5 service: 5/5 ambiance: 5/5 walked in with no reservation at around 5pm and we were the only one in the restaurant so i did feel a bit intimidated and a lil awkward at all. the staff was friendly and helpful in helping us pick what to order as we took a but to decide. got sat next to window but for some reason there were quite a few fruit flies around the window. for drinks we got: 1 agrumi 1 passione one was a cocktail and the other one a mocktail but i cant remeber which name is for which but both were good especially the non alc one. food: We ended up ordering the bruschetta ($14) for appetizer- it was really good! the tomato was fresh, i legit had to get every bits of the balsamic crema on the plate. Sweet Italian Ragu $28- my bf order so got to take a bite off and it was yum tomato pasta. Tartufo with shrimps $30+ $9 wow was my first word after i took the first bite of this pasta. the truffle profile was strong and it did not get over power by the creaminess i did not get tired of eating this like after each bite i keep wanting to take another. Desserts: 1 tiramisu $12- good but not memorable 1 chocolate mascrapone $11- it tasted like a chocolate moose? i did enjoy eating this but I probably would not order it again tho it is obvious that theyre on the pricier side, so will not be a bank for your buck type of spot. portion is small too but i think it be a nice spot for date night but given the price point its a spot that its nice to go for special occasion. anyways not a big deal but i did not know about the automatic service charge until we looked at the receipt that we were not aware of in addition of the tips we added for them. location of this restaurant isnt that accurate on map it lead us to some closed down restaurant had to walk around for a bit before finding the actual restaurant. i would come back just for the truffle pasta!!!!! read more

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My friends took me to dinner for my birthday and I was excited to go back to Il Terrazzo as it had been about 5 years. Although the food was good, the service was horrendous. Our waitress did not let us know there was a large wedding party in another room until after we ordered our food. As a result, we waited over 1 hour for our entrees (after the salad course). We ended up being there for almost 2.5 hours in total (as a party of 3). She could have told us in advance so we could have ordered sooner. They obviously didn't have enough kitchen staff to accommodate the party and the regular guests. Bad planning! The waitress came back once to let us know of the delay, but didn't say it was going to take that long. She came back about 30-40 mins later offering another drink (complimentary) as there was going to be more delay. We declined. In the end the restauarant did nothing to make up for the excessive delay, except to slap on an automatic 20% gratuity that the waitress pointed out was for "back of house/kitchen and herself." Then she gave us 3 cards for a complimentary pour for our next visit. They did not deserve a 20% tip (15% for bare minimum service level was more appropriate). What happened to the effort in making our current experience better rather than luring us back for more bad service with a free drink? They could have comp'd our first round of drinks very easily and we would have left thinking they wanted to make things right at that moment. All in all this left a very bad feeling for us. read more

Ambiance and view of the water is beautiful. Service is immaculate! Food needs to be seasoned! I was so excited to try this place had heard good things about it but was so disappointed. Where is the garlic?! The seasonings that are true to Italian cooking?! This place is definitely cooking around folks who ONLY cook with salt & pepper which makes for a disappointing food experience. I ended up taking my dish home and then seasoning it and adding garlic! And it made this dish delicious. Wish I could have gotten that experience with the food in the restaurant. read more

The service was thorough and they made sure I was very comfortable! The dish I got was amazing and the arugula salad was delicious too. Honestly, the perfect amount of food. At first, I thought it was small but ended up being more than enough! I got the cider and that was good as well. The place is adorable and interesting with water views. read more

Il Terrazzo - Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Why you should dine here: Willamette waterfront view off the marina boardwalk is an absolute chillax time and one of the best outdoor dining spots in PDX. The service is always the most professional & top notch! The host is always partnering with the wait staff in steady attentiveness. Each of them with the right personality. The food ~ delish! Pasta is all dente perfect, wine suggestions right on, portions are great, etcetera. Enjoyed every time. Parking garage nearby or street parking on the south end of the boardwalk. A nice stroll along the marina before and after dinner. read more

Il Terrazzo - Charcuterie ;) - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It did not feel intimate....VERY EXPENSIVE..... the meatballs were too firm/ over cooked but, the biggest shock was the service fee that was added to our already over$200 bill. I do not appreciate a fee without my consent and then also expecting a20% tip.. that would have been $80 in service/ tip fees.. then the bill is almost$300 for 4 people. It upset the end of our experience because we felt bad for the server who was already explaining service fee to the table beside us.... it's puts servers in a very bad position and left us with a negative attitude about this restaurant. That should NEVER be added to the bill without explanation.. then we the patron can decide if we want to dine there.... maybe some people can afford and want to tip a40% tip.. not in my world is there restaurant where 40% is just taken for granted. That's our decision as a patron to decide our tip based on satisfaction. I will not dine at this restaurant again.. there are plenty other great Italian restaurants no where near as expensive or arrogant. read more

After flying into Portland and checking into the Kimpton, we were hoping to find a good place to dinner that was walkable. Terrazzo was perfect! Delicious, cozy and cute, and the warmest service. I loved that it was on the waterfront. My only disappointment might have been the bread. read more

Came for Valentines Day and unfortunately this restaurant just missed the mark completely for me. $8 bread service was just not that great, honestly kind of tasted old, but we did still finish it off with the pasta. We got the bolognese and the shrimp pasta, honestly the bolognese was bad, boyfriend didn't even finish it. We did take it home but it sat on the counter because nobody was interested. The shrimp al bianco was alright, it had plenty of shrimp so they didn't skimp on it, but also it's a $32 plate so that's what I would expect. The service was fine, no issues there. Of course it's a romantic vibe in here, it really reminded me of going to a winery. For the price point I would advise against coming and just going elsewhere. Nothing was special or mindblowing for $30 for a pasta dish, honestly. I've had much better food for cheaper / more expensive. I don't believe price ever dictates quality, and this place certainly does not. Nothing was absolutely terrible, but when you're spending $70 on just 3 dishes (including the bread) and it isn't tasting that amazing, it's just disappointing. There's just definitely much better food out there, especially in Portland. Also a quick sidenote about how to get here, honestly we were looking for it for about 10 minutes driving around in circles before realizing it is inside of the hotel in the area. So just know you have to park somewhere, walk down to the hotel main lobby, go insude, go down the stairs and then it leads to outside. From there you just take a right and there's numerous stores & this restaurant is towards the end. read more

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While traveling home on vacation to our home in Eugene, we spent a day and night in Portland. On the recommendation of some friends who live in Portland, we tried Il Terrazzo. Excellent choice! We typically split, not to save money, but because most servings are simply too large and we would rather leave comfortable than massively stuffed. We paired a split Caesar Salad and Boscaiola with a couple of glasses of a local Cabernet Sauvignon. Everything was excellent! And... no split charge. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The location is right on the Portland Waterfront and within walking distance of our hotel. A win-win all around. Definitely will recommend. read more

Il Terrazzo - Split Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We like to try a different Italian restaurant on our anniversary (this, number 43), and we are thrilled with this year's selection, I'll Terrazzo, on the waterfront. We started with salads, which were a delicious blend of arugula, goat cheese and tomatoes or beets, all with a drizzled balsamic dressing. It was a very good serving too! We had a small bottle of an organic Malbec, an Argentinian red that was hearty but not too heavy. My wife had Greco, a vegan pasta dish to which she added shrimp. My dish was a Bolognese style ragu. Both dishes were fabulous. I've never had as good a ragu, which they stew for six hours. We topped it all off with coffee and dessert. My cannolis were made with a blend of raspberry and vanilla flavored creme. Yum! The ambience was elegant and friendly. A lovely anniversary dinner. read more

Wonderful place on the River. Great service. I had the Cabanaro dish that was delicious and the best tiramisu I've ever had!

What a lovely little restaurant. The view of the river was very relaxing. The food was superb and perfectly prepared. Our server was very friendly and professional. She knew the food options and suggested perfect options for our dietary challenges. Thank you read more

Cozy restaurant right by the waterfront! They serve delicious pasta with an awesome view. It's wise to make a reservation due to limited seating! BURRATA Creamy burrata cheese served with arugula, tomato, and balsamic. This dish didn't win me over; I felt like it was missing something... TRADITIONAL BOLOGNESE Slow-cooked meat ragu simmered for 6 hours and served with fresh tagliatelle pasta! I had to try this classic dish, and it didn't disappoint. Its simplicity and bold flavors were delightful. The sauce had a great balance of acidity, though a tad oily. ZAFFERANO Penne bathed in a creamy sauce infused with the rich flavor of saffron. The saffron adds a floral note that elevates the dish in a sophisticated manner. I really enjoyed this pasta--trying it was a treat, especially since saffron is so boujeeeee. However, I probably wouldn't order it again. My husband didn't like the prominent saffron flavor. TIRAMISU No Italian date night is complete without tiramisu, and Il Terazzo's version is a winner. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers nestled in velvety mascarpone cream strike the perfect balance between sweet and creamy. This dessert is indulgent yet light, leaving you wanting just one more bite! We can't stop craving it. Pretty large for a dessert - perfect for splitting with your favorite person. I will be back just for this! DRANKSSS French 75 - gin, lemon syrup, bubbs. This one was exceptionally good. One of the best 75s I've ever had read more

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The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We ordered three different dishes and all traded bites. Smiles and yummy noises filled the room. We had a little medical incident towards the end of the meal, and the staff was super helpful, empathetic, and understanding. Definitely coming back next time in Portland. read more

This was a last minute decision since we were down by the marina and it was very nice. We were seated in the bar, which was cozy and had a nice view out over the river. D'Layne was our server and she was so helpful. She'd actually tried most of the menu and so could give us good advice, which we needed since most of the dishes were unfamiliar. We started with the soup of the day and the Caesar salad. Both were good but the soup - tomato bisque - was rich and creamy and perfect for a cold wet winter night. The fresh mint popped and set it apart from the usual bisque. We then had the Boscaiola and the Burro Di Salvia. The Boscaiola was rich and creamy with sausage and mushrooms. The Burro was delicious and light - a sweet potato ravioli with sage. We finished with the cannoli. My favorite was the rum raisin. This is a great option on the waterfront. read more

Il Terrazzo - Burro di Salvia - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Im generally an understanding person when a restaurant says they are short staffed and every step of the dining experience is a very long wait. Very... Very... long. During the dinner you receive nothing more than your meal brought to you. No bread offer, no pepper for your salad. No additional beverage. No bill. You then have to walk to someone after another long wait to pay your bill, and They have a never to charge you ahead a 20% gratuity. Which wasn't told to you ahead of time. The service wasn't even close to deserving a gratuity like that. It's embracing and bold to think you are owed something you didn't earn. read more

Been back a few times since initial visit and has never disappointed! Still my favorite Italian restaurant!! read more

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Great food, ambience and service. Always enjoy myself when I'm there! Highly recommend

First I would like to let you know that there is a time limit on the tables. There was nothing on the menu, website or from the wait staff that told us that. Once we paid our check one waitress said stay as long as you like followed by another waitress telling us we needed to leave because they had another reservation for the table. The location is great. The table/chairs not so comfortable. We had a reservation. Somehow we ended up with two waitresses and were asked the same questions twice... Very odd. We both had the traditional Bolognese... The noodles were good but the sauce mediocre. The tiramisu was delicious. Unfortunately we won't be back. The whole ambience and situation pretty much ruined our evening. read more

To Samantha J (management): Evidently, at least one server on your team did not get the message after another review was left last month about servers requesting an additional tip on top of the automatically-added 20%. She played the game with the table next to us, telling them that the 20% service charge was divided amongst all employees and it was not her tip. At the end of our meal, she tried the same thing with us. Sorry, but service charge=gratuity=tip. And 20% for 3 people is more than enough, especially when you charge $7 for 6 very small and thin slices of bread and $33 for a plate of tortelloni. One appetizer, bread, an iced tea, three pastas, one dessert and a cup of hot tea came to $153 with tip included. We dined here early this evening and our server (can't recall her name, but she was wearing a long black dress slit up to her thigh) was what I would call "intrusive", asking us how everything "was looking" before we had even taken a bite of our entrees, whisking away plates the moment they emptied (even asking to remove bread plates without first asking if we thought we would like more bread - which we did). The food seems to have gone downhill from when we visited last year as well. I ordered the pasta Amatriciana, and our server immediately asked if I was ok with "heat" and said the dish was quite spicy. I assured her that's why I was ordering it. When it arrived there was NO SPICE whatsoever. (I mean NOTHING). I had to ask her for some red chili flakes and some salt because it was so bland. My husband's pasta puttanesca was undercooked to the point where al dente would have taken at least another minute of cooking. My father did enjoy his tortelloni, but we were seated just past 5:00pm and were told that his order was the last available for that dish (?!). We ordered a tiramisu for dessert (honestly, the highlight of the meal) and two coffees. Our server came back to tell us that the coffee machine was broken and just spitting out hot water. All in all, a disappointing dinner and in no way similar to the lovely experience we had a year ago. But for goodness sake, PLEASE tell your server to stop telling people that your 20% service charge doesn't cover her tip - or get rid of her, she is bad for business. read more

Atmosphere was beautiful. Tons of flies, small portions. My Husband's plate was tasty, but ridiculously small portion. $33 for 6 small tortellini. My pasta was dry and had an awful flavor . Sent back after 2 bites and the restaurant did not care about the issue. For 2 adults we had an automatic 20% gratuity added. It was flashy but the substance of this place fell short. I enjoyed the salad. Will not be coming back. read more

Il Terrazzo - Never had such a dry and disgusting pasta. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hands down the best Italian spot in Portland! I knew I was in for a great meal when I wanted to try every single item on the menu. The Amatriciana I had was incredible. Rich with so many layers of flavor, freshness, and spice. Truly one of those cases where I left full, but I didn't want the meal to end. The atmosphere is very cozy, much more laid back, with most customers in casual clothes. The restaurant overlooks the Portland waterfront, which at night, certainly lends to a magical air. It's really such a great spot for date night. The staff were all very kind and helpful, offering their opinions and being overall so friendly. Our server, who happened to pick out the featured red/white wine, did not hesitate to admit she did not like the featured white, and instead offered a different route that ended up being absolutely perfect. I have not had too many incredible experiences with Italian food in Oregon, despite living here my entire life, but safe to say that I will be returning many times to Il Terrazzo! read more

Excellent service and good food. Canceled my reservation tonight we can prefer not to pay a 20% service charge above tipping our server. Raise your menu prices. read more

The view is nice, but I can only eat so much pasta! I live in the neighborhood and I need variety.It's nice to see people enjoying meals on the Esplanade with the view of the river, but those of us who live here wish menu changes would happen more frequently. We all miss Michael and appreciate all he did to get this restaurant up and running to the point it has reached today! read more

Dined there June 1 after about a three month hiatus. There was some management changes and fairly extensive wait staff changes The initial hiccups that inevitably happen with changes seem to have been overcome. Some prices have inched up a bit but servings have decreased somewhat. Food was still pretty good,service was good. Nice ambiance no too loud. However they now have a 20 % service charge. I questioned the manager about this since my concern is the corp takes a cut before it's distributed. She assured me that was not the case, it was done to make sure everybody shares in the tips. That really doesn't make sense since on a receipt the tips are itemized separately totals are easily calculated then that can be distributed easily and equally I have noticed that mandatory service charges are creeping in in other restaurants which I find is unacceptable If you find it unacceptable please voice your opinion to management How read more

The bolognese was incredible; sauce was terrific and the pasta perfectly cooked. Libby provided welcoming and attentive service. This made for a uniquely familial by the river shared with others ambiance that was intoxicating. This was a top dining experience for me read more

Great location, quality food and service. Our service was very knowledgeable about wine as well. She helped us select a nice Italian bottle that accompanied our food choice. read more

- Salad was good, but we were not brought plates for our salad so we had to use the tiny bread plates. - Speaking of bread, it doesn't come for free like every other Italian restaurant I've been to. - Drinks were good though, and the bartender was nice. - Bruschetta did not taste good, there was no balsamic, and the tomatoes tasted like the wrong type. Not even close to traditional. - The pasta portion was SO SMALL for the price and honestly not that great. We also had to specifically ask for plates. - The automatic 20% gratuity is ridiculous, I understand when this is done for large groups, but there were only three of us. I found it weird too when the waitress explained that some of it goes to management. - The waitress also told us she recommends adding an additional 10% tip ON TOP of the 20%, and then stood there watching over the tablet as we were paying, which made us uncomfortable. read more

The food was good, but not great. You may disagree, but as a foodie I wasn't blown away by anything, which was a little disappointing. The bread service was reminiscent of several day old bread from the grocery store. I liked the creamy and savory tartufo, but the pasta was a little too... dense? The traditional bolognese was good, although a bit bland. However, the romantic ambience, great service, and stunning views/location cannot be overlooked. Almost makes up for the food. It's not at all bad, I've just had better. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, super relaxing atmosphere! I was on a road trip up to Seattle and rolled into Portland with no plans, and just picked this spot based on location and reviews, and wasn't let down! For my first time ever stopping in Portland, it was perfect! read more

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My husband made reservations a few weeks back because an internet search said it would be a great place to watch the Christmas ships. We get there and they ask if we really do want to sit outside, obviously we don't if there's no heaters or anything. So they let us know we could go over to the taproom. We couldn't see the windows really, there was one server for the whole bar. He was slammed and totally overwhelmed. We had about 3 minutes to eat our appetizer before our entrees. The food was pretty great! Experience not as great. Why do you have outdoor seating as an option with no heaters etc. Also the bathroom was gross at the tap room. read more

Food and service was amazing and the ambience was quiet with a nice view of the water, bridges and harbor. Would recommend. read more