We've enjoyed Nicolettea's table on a regular basis this past year…read more The restaurant is bigger than you might expect from the outside with multiple rooms for seating and private rooms for meetings. Overall the staff are welcoming. Attentive to large party orders. The food is good and nice menu of options from pizzas, pastas, salads and if you're in the mood, a good burger. I especially like the lamb lasagna. The bar makes average drinks. Stick with your standards and they do ok or go for a lovely Italian wine. I look forward to continuing to frequent and I can see why it is a local neighborhood favorite.

Belying its location in a rather non-descript strip mall, Nicoletta's has three interesting seating…read moreareas: adjacent to the Marketplace where the main entrance is, the main area which showcases the open kitchen, and al fresco in the rear. Each has its own charm. The Marketplace features gelato, fresh pasta, olive oil, sauces, etc. The small but attractive bar and a wood-fired pizza oven are located here. This area can be chaotic when the restaurant is busy. The main seating area, with rustic wood tables and chairs, allows diners to observe the frenetic pace of an Italian kitchen. More tables are located out back - a quieter experience and a treat in fair weather. For larger/private parties, separate private dining rooms are available. My family's menu favorites include the Caprese salad, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Gnocchi, and the Risotto. Nicoletta's has gluten-free pasta options. The staff is consistently knowledgeable and competent. A variety of wines is available by the glass. The bottle selection is heavy on Italian reds, and it also features a few Italian whites and West Coast wines. Live music is featured on weekends and on Tuesdays and Fridays, adding to the festive ambience.

When you want a fresh pasta meal with solid cocktails or cold beer, in NE Portland - Montelupo…read moreItalian Restaurant hits the mark. They have a cozy indoor seating area with a classic bar backdrop. Or if you feel like sitting outside but being shielded from any wind, rain or coolness - there is a cute picnic table area out on a tree shaded side street. We had an out of town guest and we did not want to fuss with cooking at home nor sitting in a stuffy noisy (or super quiet) eatery! Sitting out side before sunset, was the perfect setting on our Monday night. Our waitress was super interactive and very genuine with her assessments of the dining & alcoholic beverage choices. For adult drinks we had an excellent Next Level IPA brewed & branded for Montelupo, Rose special and glass of House Red wine. I was starving so we ordered the LARGE Radicchio salad and it was Big & filling. A side of fresh Broccolini complimented our individual entrees. My hearty Italian dish was the Ricotta Cavatelli. I even had enough for lunch the next day! My two lovely lady dinner mates had meals of Mafaldine pasta and Spinach Fettuccine (with Grana Padano cheese added). We gladly finished our comfortable dining experience with a shared and inhaled Tiramisu dessert. If you have time, spend a few minutes browsing the Italian Market refrigerated food and alcoholic options. Plus the well stocked and reasonably priced Italy sourced dry goods are worth a view

Cute space, though the ?hostess/cashier at the front was pretty damn snarky when we checked in…read moreearly for our reservation (just to see if there was seating available at the time, we didn't mind waiting until our reservation time otherwise). Our waitress was fine though. The meal was overall tasty, though I found my vodka pasta overly salty (and I usually like salty/bold flavors) and couldn't finish. The sourdough bread app was delicious, as was the radicchio salad. The Caprese salad was standard, nothing too special about it. I wouldn't return.

I wanted to try something new and add to my ever-revolving places to grab food from on non-cooking…read moredays. I stumbled upon this place while waiting for a 5pm massage appointment at a place on the 2nd floor. I was immediately welcomed with a smile by the guy working behind the counter. As soon as I told him it was my first time here we struck up a great conversation. He showed me what types of foods they had and after I settled on a lunch box that included a panini, salad and other goodies, he mentioned that they switch out their salads every Wednesday to mix up the variety. I settled on a Lasagne slice, a Prosciutto Panini and an additional one to go with my lunch box. Their side wall was adorned with pickled and jarred items as well as pastas the like. On the far wall had their beverages and my lunch box came with my choice of drink. I settled on some Italian orange soda. Not sure what it tastes like but I will tomorrow for my lunch. They also have panini press machines. The nice guy offered to toast my panini. I only have a microwave at work so using that will just turn my panini into a solid rock. Microwaves and bread don't do well with each other. Overall a neat experience indeed. I think on my next visit I'll bring my wife with me so that she can try other things. She has a better eye at finding great things to eat more than I do.

Nice place for grab & go Italian food - we often pick up lasagna, pasta, and paninis from here to…read moreeat at home. The food quality is top-notch. A. bit pricey, but the quality makes up for the higher cost. Their cannolis are also pretty impressive. Give it a try.

Dearest gentle readers,…read more A most scandalous correction must be issued how careless of me. The establishment in question is none other than the divine Grassa, a name that now rolls off the tongue with the same richness as its most indulgent fare. And oh, what fare it is. Here, along the lively stretch of Portland, one may witness noodles brought to life before their very eyes fresh, authentic, and handled with a confidence that borders on audacity. These delicate strands are then enrobed in a mac and cheese so decadently composed, so brazenly elevated, that it dares to redefine comfort itself. And just when one believes it cannot be improved enter the pig belly. Crisp, tender, and unapologetically rich... a finishing touch that transforms the dish into something whispered about in only the most exclusive of circles. Yes, dear reader, this is the sort of indulgence that lingers long after the final bite... the kind that ruins lesser versions without remorse. And so, with that final truth properly set, I take my leave once more. The tales of this fair city draw to a close, but not without leaving behind a most delicious legacy. Until our next adventure ever eastward. Yours most faithfully,

Visiting Portland and found this local chain of Italian restaurants. Everything we tried was…read moredelicious. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The sauces are flavorful. The food was freshly prepared and served promptly to the table. They have a selection of alcoholic beverages as well. You order at the counter so that could be a little time consuming and the food is served to your table. The seating is a mix of booths and communal tables. Definitely would visit again if the occasion arises.

Overall rating would be 3.75 We went for dinner as a group…read moreof 5- 3 adults and 2 kids. Parking at Bridgeport on a Friday night is a little hit or miss. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and were seated right away (without a reservation). Our waitress was fantastic- friendly, gave great suggestions, answered questions and she was on top of every thing. The restaurant was clean, had lots of staff and got busier closer to 6:00. The noise of the restaurant was great- we could easily carry on conversations, but it was kid friendly. My kids had a hard time deciding on what to order because they liked several of the options. Their main menu is also very big with lots of options. I do appreciate that they offer a smaller version of salads you can order with your meal. All our pasta meals came with bread as well. Overall we had a great time. I liked my food, but it wasn't something I would probably order again. Their food was pretty good, but not fantastic.

This place has sold out to mobile ordering. I watched the restaurant ignore customers in the…read morebuilding and fill dozens of mobile orders. Too slow. The server we had was overwhelmed with a very small table. Just a terrible experience and I've seen this place do better. It feels like a management issue more than anything. Uber Eats and GrubHub orders take precedent over anyone in the restaurant. It has slowed down their customer service to a crawl. The wait for a table was bad. Once seated, apparent why... they've turned it into a fast food restaurant for mobile orders. Nobody can get food. The kitchen drowned under that stress. The server didn't perform well. Managers asked, "how's the food?" after it was served. Not what he wants to hear but -- TOO SLOW. This place can do better. Does not value customer.

I ran into Foglia at the PSU farmers market. They put out a display of their beautiful ravioli and…read moreit caught my eye. I'm not sure they even had a sign with their business name as I had to look them up later. But they know what they're doing, as seeing these beautiful mountains of stuffed dough got the sale! All of their pasta is naturally colored with juiced kale, peppers, carrots, turmeric, tomatoes, blueberries, and beets. They don't use food coloring. It's truly a beautiful product. Of course then the question is, does the taste match? And I'm happy to say it did! These were tasty, made with both a red sauce and a butter sauce at home later. And I'm not really a good cook, but ravioli are hard to mess up with ~5 mins of simmering in boiling water. I got all of one flavor and would like to try a variety next time. These would be great for a dinner party where you want the aesthetics to match the deliciousness!

Haiku for pasta-makers at Foglia…read more Birthday party food Delicious and beautiful Dream about it still Raviolis please Melt in your mouth flavorful One in every color Chicken Alfredo Delectable light lemon Flavorful surprise

The wine and gluten free bolognese were both delicious, and the service was excellent. Highly…read morerecommend Riccardo's for an old-world type restaurant that feels like a fine dining experience without being pretentious.

I've had the opportunity to dine here on a couple of occasions. I love the outdoor area, it makes…read moreyou feel you are eating outdoors in Italy. Nice menu overall, I would appreciate some additional salad options. Most dishes are pasta based but I went with fish and it was delicious.

This is my favorite Zupans location! It doesn't have the chaos of the NW 23rd location and it's not…read moreas cramped as the Macadam location. The parking lot is easy to access and the store flows well. The prices are higher than average. I'll never do all of my shopping here. But I like the aesthetics of the displays and I like that it's a local business. This particular spot has above average customer service as well. A great place to stop if you need fresh flowers or a delicious pastry or baked item. The coffee bar is actually pretty decent and their produce is pretty legit. However, I've always found that the wine selection is what makes it most distinctive. Definitely a specialty grocery store but a place worth checking out and visiting every so often when you feel like a special treat for yourself or someone special. Happy shopping!

Zupan's is the kind of grocery store that makes you forget you came in for just one thing. This…read morelocation feels polished and well-run, with beautiful produce, a strong deli and prepared foods section, and shelves full of items you don't see at a standard supermarket. The quality is consistently high, meats, cheeses, bakery, and especially the wine selection all stand out. It's an easy place to put together a last-minute dinner that still feels impressive, whether that's grabbing a great cut of meat or leaning on the ready-to-eat options. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but you're paying for selection, freshness, and convenience. Staff are helpful and friendly, and the store feels calm and organized even when it's busy. Not an everyday grocery run for most people, but an excellent spot when quality matters or you want something special.