Stopped by Pastini in downtown Portland on a Friday night and was surprised by how empty it was! There were so few people inside that we actually thought they might be closing soon, but they still had another hour and a half before closing. I ordered the carbonara, which was really good! My only disappointment was that I expected it to come with an egg on top, but it didn't. Regardless, the pasta itself was delicious. I also added a side of garlic bread, which was definitely worth getting, It was a really solid Italian spot with great food. Just surprised it wasn't busier for a Friday night! read more

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The food is good and solid, nothing fantastic -- a bit bland -- but a very good price. The menu featured lots of vegetarian pastas, and some good appetizers. Service was kind and quick. The atmosphere was nice. Definitely not the most high end or fancy place, but it's a good little stop for some nice Italian food. read more

Went here for the first time over the weekend. Food was very tasty. Everything was well prepared: cooked and seasoned properly. Service was attentive and friendly. The dining area was comfortable and well appointed. You feel like you're having dinner in a classic old restaurant. The one note I have for them is I found it odd that with so much space and so many empty tables, they literally sat all of us (3 different couples) all right on top of each other. A bit of space would have been nice. As is, the mostly empty room seemed crowded and noisy. We'd definitely go back though. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for lunch two weeks ago after we got off the Rose City Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley tour. We had such a delicious lunch date at Pastini. The waiter was so attentive and very friendly, as was the manager. The restaurant played old Italian favorites and had a nice ambiance with fun decor on the wall. I loved the lunch portion sizes as it was enough to eat. We got the garlic bread as an appetizer. My boyfriend got the pasta carbonara which was delicious. I got something and wasn't so keen on it so I ordered the carbonara too. And I would have been fine for paying for the first item but they took it off the bill which was very nice. The manager said that they will never make you pay for something you didn't enjoy. Thank you for such a nice experience! read more

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Pastini I'm back! It had been over a decade since my last trip to pastini. This location popped up as being nearby to our activity we were doing later that night, so it was the perfect opportunity to go back. I went for the braised beef ravioli. With chunks of beef inside, it was so savory. You could definitely taste the wine inside the sauce.Pasta was the perfect texture. Loved dipping my bread into the sauce. I do wish temperature wise though, it was a little hotter. My bf also enjoyed his shrimp scampi pasta. Service was great. I loved the look of this place, very modern. read more

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Very disappointed with the whole experience. The only positive was our server but we didn't even get her name. We were offered a table and asked to possibly not be next to a party of 7. Once sat we ordered the Bolognese and the Braised Shirt Rib Ravioli. Both had no flavor at all and the sauces were watery. We had really high hopes but will keep searching. read more

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Been a while since my last visit, and I would give it the same 4 star rating as before. The menu has lots of options, but as someone who doesn't care for mushrooms, many of the dishes are off limits for me. I ended up getting the rigatoni with meat sauce bolognese, which was ok. Came with a couple small pieces of bread. Also had an iced tea. Our server was friendly, but she never checked on us nor filled my tea back up. Price is fair. Interior of the restaurant is nice. read more

We came here for dinner and had a really nice experience! I ordered the spicy shrimp fettuccine -- it wasn't super spicy, but it was so good. The flavors were rich and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I also had a salad- super fresh and well-balanced. The staff was great too -- really friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, it was a lovely meal in a nice atmosphere. read more

Pastini - Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I went to Pastini for lunch and so glad I got there early because by the time I left, it was packed. The restaurant was very clean, bright, and inviting. I decided to try the linguine with shrimp scampi. The pasta tasted very good. It was seasoned very well and almost had an authentic taste to the dish. I also tried their almond biscotti cookie for dessert. The cookie was just ok. It was very crispy, which I like, but it wasn't very sweet. All in all, great service and great visit. Would definitely come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Pastini - Linguine With Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I know what you're thinking, Pastini is just one step above the Olive Garden. It's a chain restaurant. Well guess what expectations are everything. Honestly, you don't go there, expecting you'll have a lovely carbonara and a paced meal as though you had just dived off the Piaza in Rome at a wonderful trattoria. You go over there for convenience, and when you have a group of people who can't really decide what they want to eat. The staff are amazing. Super kind, very attentive, and very efficient. Look this is not the place you go for a celebration, but honestly, it's not a bad meal. read more

A great place for dinner in downtown Portland. The ravioli was delicious and the staff warm and welcoming. If you are looking for Italian in downtown Portland this is a great place to go. read more

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We went after the lunch crowd so it was nice and quiet. The service was excellent and the food was delish.

First off, the food is delicious. For the price you are getting great portions, amazing food and a great server! The ambiance was chill and it didn't look like it could seat a whole lot, but the layout is part of its charm. Highly recommended...especially if you're from California. The food instantly tastes better when you realize you didn't spend a fortune on near Michelin food. read more

We were in town for the weekend because I was running a half marathon there. As such, I was in carb loading mode and wanted pasta. We found this place on Yelp and it had good ratings, plus it was close to our hotel so we decided to give it a try. It lived up to the good ratings! In fact we enjoyed it so much that we went back for dinner the next night too! We got there after the dinner rush both nights so we did not have to wait for a table. Upon sitting down we both noticed the decor and the atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or dinner with a friend. Our server, Alexandra, was very friendly and helpful. She went over the menu with us and recommended some wines. We had a glass of the Shallow Seas Rosé and the DiLenardo Pinot Grigio. Both were great! For our meals the first night, I ordered the braised short rib ravioli and my friend ordered the tortellini Gorgonzola with chicken. Our meals came out in a timely manner and both dishes were excellently prepared! So full of flavor! We were thoroughly delighted! The next night when we went back, it was more of the same great service (from Alexandra again), and atmosphere. This time I ordered spaghetti and meatballs which was perfect the night before the race. My friend ordered the mac & cheese. Again we thoroughly enjoyed our meals just like the night before! If you are looking for a good Italian meal in downtown Portland, look no further than Pastini! read more

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I live in Beaverton and genuinely have become a huge fan of Pastini when I get delivery because it is always accurate and delicious. I have 'my order' but I cannot get the kids menu when sitting in the restaurant as I want a smaller portion. I just wanted to be upfront with how I do things... I go to a lot of events at the Schnitzer which is 2 blocks away. White Bird dance performances have a relationship with 4 different restaurants downtown, including this Pastini. Their discount is wonderful at 20% off within the week of your tickets which is so great because going to dinner before a show that night is a messy thing to do. I want to enjoy my dinner, not have to drop the leftovers at the car etc... My tickets for that show are Wednesday but on Saturday me and a friend were going to see a quartet performance nearby fairly early, leaving us free for dinner around 5pm. We decided to give it a go and had that realization of how busy they would be but genuinely was told it would be ten minutes and it really was! A lot of times you get told that and an hour later... so I really appreciate an accurate time table. I also appreciate fast service and friendly service. She was amazing and got us accurate answers to our inquiries, My friend is a vegan and loved the amount of options and also that she was getting such great input like, "Hay, other vegans order this a lot...". My friend explained that she is not allergic and is not bit psycho about her veganism etc... I loved that the waitress said she wanted to honor her food choices regardless. Unfortunately they ran out of garlic bread but I was not mad about the vat of their regular bread I was given. Having just seen a Russian composer I went for their stroganoff with a side of sautéed spinach. A favorite thing of mine with Pastini is that they have all these incredible vegetable sides with truly perfectly cooked vegetables. Pro tip - order the veggie medley or sautéed spinach to eat with your pasta. So beyond amazing! I am not big into chain restaurants but this really is such a great chain though I do suggest a reservation during busy times though we did get in just fine but that is easier with a party of two. read more

Pastini - 3/15/2025 - The stroganoff on their winter menu is pretty delicious! Especially with a side of sautéed spinach. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

​We came into this restaurant before a show, and our timing was perfect. We were seated after only a 15-minute wait following a quick name placement. Since we had already reviewed the menu and needed to maintain a brisk pace to make our show, we had our orders ready. Our server approached our table almost immediately; she was friendly and appreciative that we had our orders prepared for her. Our drinks were served quickly, and she proactively offered refills. The food was delicious--the Caprese salad was amazing and flavorful, and the pasta dishes were equally good. This is a place I would absolutely revisit. It's a perfect, convenient spot for a nice pre-show dinner, particularly if you are going to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. I was very pleased with the entire experience and would certainly return. read more

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My girlfriend has celiac so we landed at Pastini based on their gluten free options. We really enjoyed our experience. Our meal was delicious. Server was welcoming and had great suggestions for us (as visitors from out of state). We would definitely return. read more

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We ordered $22 plates of pasta Make sure you pay the extra $4 for the sauce otherwise you'll just have $22 worth of raw unflavored pasta Much better to have $26 plate of pasta with sauce read more

Pastini - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went after most people would have had lunch. So fairly quiet! For an Italian restaurant food came out fast. Ice tea was excellent as was the lemonade with free refills. Everyone's food was very tasty and more than enough for a lunch meal. Tomato sauce was as good as homemade, spicy sauce was great coupled with perfectly cooked noodles. Nice croutons on the well dressed salads. Will we go back, you betcha. I don't know how they do lunches for $13.00 a person. By the way the place is spotless. read more

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I was in town for a conference and saw this place from my hotel room. Had a Caesar salad and the spaghetti Alia olio. Fantastic! It had a nice level of spice. I decided right then I was going to come again the next night, my last night in town. Had the Linguini with Pesto. Again, was not disappointed! I finished with the Tiramisu. Georgia was very nice and friendly. read more

A haiku review: Yum, ceaser salad Perfectly dressed and delish Next up? The pastas The fettuccine So cheesy, incredible Always hits the spot read more

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Our family has appreciated Pastini and it's food for years now. We have enjoyed our food via delivery, as well as in person at several locations throughout the State of Oregon. The restaurants are always clean and inviting and I honestly cannot speak highly enough as to how good the food actually is, especially for a "chain restaurant." It was not until recently that I had learned of Pastini being a local and predominantly women owned chain restaurant. Awsome! I also was pleasantly surprised to learn that the sourcing of it's food, is strictly from local origins within Oregon as well. Pastini is not just another chain restaurant serving a Sysco or frozen/microwaved food product. The food is absolutely amazing and originally authentic in taste and presentation alike! Whether you visit one of their locations and recieve excellent customer service, or whether you order in; you absolutely cannot go wrong with Pastini! We have never had a negative experience with the food and/or service and we are beyond honored to continue in supporting such an amazing restaurant and local ownership! One of our top 3 choices and staples for dinner and any pasta dish. A little suggestion if I may; be sure to try their "broccolini", it is the best we have ever had, by a long shot! read more

Just stopped by the Downtown Pastini for lunch, it was excellent! The food and service, perfect like it always has been. This place is very consistent! Right next to the Wednesday Farmers Market at Shemanski Park, you couldn't find a cooler lunch spot. Good prices too! Great waiter, bright Lemon Drop...and ole Downtown sure did look happenin', people were all over the streets... I think we're getting there... read more

Pastini - Pastini - Downtown - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Craving Italian carbs? You found the right place. Located diagonally across the street from the Paramount Hotel on SW Taylor & walking distance to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall & the Portland Art Museum, this pasta eatery is a busy local restaurant offering a variety of traditional standards & contemporary entrees, salads, antipasto, zuppa, etc. Quality ingredients; some sauces were a bit salty but overall tasty; pastas generally adequate but chain restaurant level; medium portions; friendly service; loud noise level when busy; casual vibe; open air dining room; limited outdoor sidewalk tables; good luck with paid parallel street parking or several parking garages close by; always be on alert due to many homeless drug addicts roaming the neighborhood; relatively affordable option before a concert. read more

I came to Pastini in late December. I honestly had a great experience. Although I came just an hour before closing, I was warmly welcomed by Nick, who also recommended a great local beer that perfectly complemented my meal. The food was delicious, and I appreciated the inviting atmosphere inside the restaurant. Although I'm not sure if I'll be back in Oregon, but I'll definitely be back if I do! read more

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Rachel was a great server! Quick, knowledgeable and sweet! We had Lasagne with meat sauce, Sautéed vegetables, Linguine with shrimp & garlic bread. Yummy! read more

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Decided to check out Pastini after a four hour tour. We were warmly greeted by our server, Stephanie, who was very kind and patient as we needed some time to decide our order. My mother and I decided to split the chicken and white wine sauce and a small Caesar salad. It was a busy Saturday night, so we waited a while for our food, but it was worth it as our food was very good. The sauce on the pasta was super light and not salty. The capers helped add something extra to the broccolini, chicken, and angel hair pasta. I thought it could've used some more garlic and pepper as I like my pasta dishes a little more spicier. However, it still was very good. And I liked that it is a locally owned Italian restaurant. Last, their wine list was a great mix of local and internationally owned wines. I checked out their rosé blend, which was okay by itself, but the food made it even better. read more

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Walking into this spot, I felt underdressed as it was a bit more upscale (paper napkins so I didn't run) but the bright hostess and stellar server made us feel at home. Now...the food. We ordered the bistro salad and besides the wonderful greens, it was lightly drenched in dressing and adorned with diced tomatoes, bacon, and eggs. Fantastic to the last bite. I love lasagna. This 5 cheese lasagna is SMOTHERED in a brilliant portobello mushroom marinara. The noodles were fat and the cheese abundant! At the end, my wife had ordered some garlic bread which we used to greedily mop up the extra sauce. I would have. Licked the plate if it was appropriate. read more

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Very good food, not too greasy. Had lots of flavor and the portions were decent. Would try again read more

Pastini - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The short rib ravioli was really good. The meat inside was very flavorful the sauce tasted really good dipping the bread in. Our server was extremely nice. Will definitely revisit whenever I'm in town read more

Pastini - Braised Short Rib Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food (ziti & sausage) and side of meatballs were tasteless. It took my adding crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to give it just a bit of flavor. Supposed to be Italian sausage, but again tasteless. Ordered an appetizer of Parmesan bread. It was under baked and also served tasteless. Lastly, the manager was very professional when we asked for a take out box, however the server (blonde 30's)) seemed like she was mad at the world and clearly did not want to be there. read more

grabbed lunch here on a monday afternoon, got there right before the lunch rush. nice, lively ambiance. our server rachel was quick and efficient, and had a great attitude despite the rush. we ordered the baked cheese ravioli and spaghetti carbonara lunch specials, both served with tomato soup and a piece of bread. the meal itself was quite nice, but i felt that it was just a bit bland and the bread would've been better toasted. enjoyable nonetheless, and the food came out pretty quick. read more

Pastini - spaghetti carbonara lunch special - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I really wanted to love this spot since I paid almost $25 for one plate of tortellini. They charged me an extra $4 for one piece of broccolini which was also sad. Unfortunately it was hardly a step above frozen grocery store food - if prices matched the quality that would make a lot more sense. read more

Great lunch special with soup. Delicious flavors. Good service. Comfortable and wide variety of dishes.

The place is cute, very well located and I REALLY appreciate that none of the ingredients had soy! However, our server forgot everything I asked her to bring (extra dressing for the salad) and I felt that everything from the salads to the pasta were substandard. E we got a simple pasta that has so much garlic it was almost inedible. And I'm not sure about this but it just seems like boxed pasta...I could be wrong. It was very al dente. The salads some how seemed unexciting. Just cut up lettuce with dressing and there wasn't enough. But my kids ate everything! So that's good! I probably won't ever go back though. There are too many other good places read more

First time to this location. Great fast service. Nice wine list. Many gluten free pasta options. Both my friend and I got fettuccine Alfredo. She got hers with shrimp. It was a delicious garlicky Alfredo. I got a capresse salad. Has outdoor seating and indoor. Went and hour before closing and a more intimate experience. read more

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We were excited to dine here and left deeply disappointed. Our pasta was overcooked, the fresh ingredients in my dish (tomatoes, herbs) were scant and I had to dig to find the chicken I added which turned out to be tiny, thin, bits. It was not cooked to order and not acceptable by any standard. The garlic bread looked beautiful but lacked any garlic taste. Things we liked - our server, the house red wine, and the meatball in my hub's meal. read more

We had lunch at this Italian Restaurant in downtown Portland. The $13.00 lunch menu gave you a wide variety of choices. We had the Spaghetti Carbonara and the chicken and vegetable soup. Both were excellent and I highly recommend trying it. The restaurant was pleasant and not too busy for lunch. The decor was elegant, but not over done. Seating was plentiful and spacious. We had a nice glass of Chardonnay also. read more

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I came here one evening as a solo date and the ambiance was a very nice, chill place to grab dinner! I had a super sore throat and was unable to speak loudly to anyone, but both the waiter and host were so sweet and understanding. Their menu is quite varied, but I ended up choosing the butternut squash ravioli. The food took a while to come out, and the portion was alright for the price. The ravioli itself was okay. Although it wasn't bad, it was too greasy for me and I felt as if they put way too much cheese into the dish. Overall, the place wasn't bad but I feel like there are better pasta places in downtown Portland. read more

Pastini - Butternut Squash Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The fettuccini was everyone's favorite. Usually the chicken is always dry and no flavor with the sauce but at Pastini it was a burst of flavor and juicy! I was so shocked because I always get disappointed with adding meat to my pasta. I wish we could've ordered another fettuccini. The sauce was immaculate. The spaghetti with shrimp and tomato sounded good but was just a bunch of oil. It was very hard to eat and hurt my stomach after. Got garlic bread as well and it was burnt and no garlic flavor to it :( Do not recommend. Chicken Caesar Salad, I would recommend! The sauce is lemony and that's what I like when ordering a caesar. The croutons are super crunchy and yummy. If you like it more saucy you should order another sauce. They already give you 2. read more

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