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.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Me personally, its the best Italian restaurant. Service was great, sat…read moreoutside, it was a beautiful Saturday late afternoon and the weather was perfect. Great atmosphere. The food was the best thing I had ever eaten. Perfect serving size you'll finish the whole plate lol. Drinks are also bomb bomb This place will definitely be a go to everytime.

Super cozy inside! I got the Pennoni Con Pancetta and added shrimp. I wish it had more sauce to it,…read moreit was pretty dry. The bread that they use for bread service was so delicious and fresh. The garlic bread was yummy too. Service was great..both attentive and fast.

Amazing food and staff! We've never been disappointed! Feel like going home for an amazing Italian…read moredinner!

Gilda's Italian Restaurant, conveniently located right off the light rail line near Providence…read morePark, was established in 2010 by chef Marco Roberti. Who is very friendly and paid us a visit during our recent and superb happy hour outing. I needed a place within walking distance from my place and also needed something vegan friendly for my friend Nadia. She ordered the magherita pizza without cheese. Aria ordered the gnocchi. I went with the mozerella stuffed ravioli. Portions were generous. Everyone but me was able to finish theirs. I just couldn't manage to eat the last one. The bartender, God bless her, whipped up a spirit forward absinthe cocktail for me that just rocked. There is a long bar and several cozy booths. The verdict: Gilda's is a top notch happy hour spot. Happy hour goes from 4-6. Hit it up y'all. 2026 - Review # 11

Great little neighborhood joint. The dungeness crab pasta was excellent. The steelhead was also…read morewell done. As was the tiramisu. We'll be back.

Went on a Sunday night around 8pm, was seated instantly. The restaurant has such a warm and…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Perfect spot for a date night but they had space to accommodate for bigger parties as well. The food was delicious! The focaccia came out hot and paired so well with the olive oil and balsamic dipping sauce. The classic red sauce was the most phenomenal red sauce I've had. You can add 3 meatballs for $10. The Dungeness crab alla vodka was yummy as well, lots of crab meat & you definitely can taste the chili oil so if you're sensitive to spice, I would skip this one. The pasta was divine in both dishes, it tasted so fresh. They say the menu is family style but the portion for the Dungeness crab alla vodka was not big enough for sharing. The spaghetti's portion was bigger but I do not see the family style they are talking about. It seems like normal pasta restaurant portion to me. Sure of course, you can share but I don't see why that is a focal point There is a 3% staff wellness fee included in all bills. Overall, this place amazed me & I will be returning.

It feels like every time Gumba moves, they go a bit further upscale -- not so much the prices…read more(although those have gone up too, but hey, it's 2026), but the style. I tried out the new location on Alberta for a date, and I was glad I did. The seafood pasta was only one step below Daily Catch's famous seafood linguine in Boston, just really excellent. And, of course, they still have their famous "fry bread".

Portland is full of pasta-bilities, and Gumba is definitely one of them. I made the reservation…read morethrough Tock, and the process was simple and convenient.When we arrived, however, it still took quite a while to get seated, which did make me wonder how much difference the reservation actually made. We started with a round of cocktails and a few shared bites for the table. The Fry Bread a Neapolitan-style bread served with Parmigiano and garlic-rosemary oil, alongside burrata was a great start. We also ordered the Charred Calamari, marinated with mint, parsley, chive, and red bell pepper, which was fresh and flavorful. For the mains, everyone ordered their own entrée, and the table generally seemed happy with the dishes. The Autumn Harvest cocktail ended up being a crowd favorite and paired really well with the meal. I also tried one of their vermouths, which I enjoyed. Overall, it was a good experience with solid food and drinks. However , nothing particularly stood out to me in a way that would make me rush back anytime soon.

Quality of food A+ Friendliness and helpfulness of staff A…read moreAmbiance A- Recommended: Beet salad Duck linguine Sous vie Strip loin steak Panna cotta

Muzak Muzak Muzak Ok I got that out of my system. And it…read morewas playing fairly loud too. The food was quite good overall, but the music was abhorrent (my partner said he felt like had been placed on hold on the phone) The staff were eager and helpful. The scallops themselves and topping were so good, cooked perfectly but no need for the swipe of white cream stuff (Parmesan aioli?) Crab salad was great --added a little lemon. Ravioll was delicious Beef short ribs were perfect, rich --the potatoes and broccolini they came with were salted to death This place could be better and really off the hook amazing and wonderful with a few tweaks.

The food was delicious and the waitstaff delightful! It's…read moreclear they all love what they are doing and that energy is infectious! If you are visiting Portland, Oregon...be sure to enjoy and savor this experience !

Ambiance was great! We had reservations and they sat up promptly after we arrived…read more The food was great and the tiramisu was DELICIOUS. Our drink order did get lost and our second appetizer they forgot about but we were chatting so it didn't matter much to us. The waitress did discount it due to them forgetting about it. Overall 10/10 would recommend.

I don't think I've ever had an amazing chicken parm sandwich nor a bad one. That is, they seem to…read morebe in small range of yummy, all are good. I prefer the chicken breaded (that might not be authentic, I don't know), but here I couldn't tell if it was. Also, it was kinda tough. That said, the bread was crisp, the cheese gooey, the sauce tangy. Real good, I'd order it again. Friendly service, but I don't care for the ordering kiosk. I didn't see any hand sanitizer. I wanted to try the arancini, but they only sell them in a large order. It was just me so a sandwich and all that arancini would have been too much, and the remainder taken home wouldn't reheat well. I wish there was the option of ordering just one when getting an entree.

Food truck dinner, it was a freezing 50 degrees, but wow my fried eggplant pasta was very tasty and…read morehot! Many food trucks to pick from but this one won our hearts.

Jesus H Christ this place is good. The 5 course dinner is incredible. Chef is a fun host, food…read morekicks ass, service is impeccable and it's just a massive good time. Comfiest chairs ever as well.

They get you seated right away. The service is second to…read morenone. And the food as always is spectacular. Dario is an amazing host/chef. We absolutely love coming here. You will not be disappointed..

First time dining here, and the food was delicious. We went all out and ordered a caesar salad,…read morethree entrées, and two desserts. We shared all the items, and we were glad we did, so we got a little taste of everything. The raviolini and the cavatelli were tied for my two favorites, but I enjoyed everything we had. This tiramisu was probably the best I've ever had, and the olive oil cake was something I'd never tried, and I found it to be tasty. The service was great. The host and the servers were all very polite and attentive. I made a reservation online, and I was glad I did because the restaurant really filled up fast. I enjoyed the ambiance. The restaurant had a clean decor. It was a cozy space. The restaurant was located in a neighborhood setting. There was ample parking. I look forward to returning in the future.

My wife and I came here for a rare date night. The space was warm and inviting! The atmosphere was…read moreneat and friendly. We were promptly greeted as we entered the room and the service was exceptional. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Helped us with our choices We ordered the chicken liver pate, Cesar salad, meatballs, the special and the chickpea fritters as apps. The flavors were fresh and delicious. Top to bottom it was such a filling meal. For entrees my wife got the risotto and I got the chicken. Massive portions and again, delicious. For desert we got the tiramisu and the canoli- we were sooo full I felt like I needed to be rolled out of there. We will definitely be back and it was incredible.