This place has all the charm of a laid-back dive bar, but the Italian food is what truly stands out! Not only is the food good and the portions are generous, but those meatballs (an add on) is where it's at! They really load up the plates, so you're definitely getting your money's worth here. Don't skip the cannolis - they're one of our favorite things on the menu you get three for each order. The drinks are straightforward, well-made and reasonably priced. No need to Sit Tite for too long, as the service here is fast! They recently expanded their outdoor patio area. Between the patio, pool table, arcade games and its relaxed atmosphere - it's an easy spot to spend a few hours with friends. read more

Sit Tite - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Disclaimer: I am very much a local at this place, and I used to have a rule about writing reviews that I frequent because I thought it wouldn't necessarily be fair to the place but this place is honestly delicious and has refreshing beverages. TL;DR Local bar with a dive feel but surprisingly delicious meals happy hour from 4-6 with some good deals for drafts and cocktails What to say about Sit Tite... well sit tight and find out! Anyway corny jokes aside this bar can seem mysterious from the outside but it's a great local bar with a great food menu and a pretty solid cocktail list. Being as this is my local bar it's a great place to unwind after a long day of work, or even just to stop by and say hello. The bartenders are friendly the vibes are neighborly and the drinks are flowing. They got a pool table, pinball machines, Photo Booth, patio it's one of those great hangout places (I just wish I had more friends to go there with and share a drink ) needless to say this place is great and their fried lasagna is one of the best I've ever had. read more

Sit Tite - Fried Lasagne - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What an amazing surprise! Boyfriend and I kept walking by the place and seeing happy people inside. We kept promising to go, and finally ended up eating there last night. It was great! So from the street this just looks like a fun bar: they have pinball machines, board games, and an outdoor area. Never would've guessed they were selling red and white checkered tablecloth Italian in there. They have chicken parm, meatball sandwiches, fried lasagna, and some other awesome Italian American treasures. Boyfriend and I had a chicken parm and a meatball sandwich. I'm usually more of a chicken parm person, but those meatballs were so damn good. Both sandwiches were amazing. Next time I'm gonna try some fried lasagna. I had a house cocktail that wasn't too sweet and Boyfriend got a Rainier. Sit Tite is that perfect Portland place where you can sit outside with a cigarette and a trashy beer, play a nostalgic game, and then tuck into non-pretentious, delicious food. read more

Cool little arcade bar right on interstate! Didn't get to see the games area it's a little crowded on that side. But I really loved the outside eating and drinking area! I wish I took a picture of the tree in the patio cause that's really nice. We ordered pasta and an eggplant parm, the food came pretty quick, and they brought it over to us while we sat and had our beer. The pasta was pretty good! I wish some meat or a side of bread came with it. Cause 18 seemed a lot. But again I know the prices in food everything is raising for owners to see some income. I'd probably buy it again The eggplant parm was okay! Will most likely bring friends here the bar and staff were really cool. read more

Sit Tite - Eggplant Parm - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came in on a Saturday afternoon with some friends and chose to sit outside. There was plenty of seating. Ordered up at the bar, the bartender was very nice. We got a bottle of Chianti wine which was delicious. The fries were tasty, the rigatoni carbone was super flavorful and my friend really liked her chicken sandwich. The chop salad had tons of toppings but unfortunately the cucumber in it was sour. I got the fettuccine Alfredo but wasn't really a fan of their sauce. I did ask the kitchen for a side of the vodka sauce and put it on top and was able to enjoy my pasta. That sauce is very good. I really liked the cannolis, you could really taste the orange and the pistachios were candied! They were playing really good music. Definitely gotta check out the Photo Booth while you're there. Would definitely come back to check out the place at night and play some games of pool and pinball! read more

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Great food and fun place to hang out. Counter service so line can be long when busy and that is a downside. Our group got to sample many of the dishes and favorites included the hot italian and the fried lasagna. I don't feel like the description matches the product and in a good way. The thought of frying it sounded weird and unappealing but it really is just like a good lasagna so maybe I also misunderstood the description. read more

Sit Tite - Hot Italian - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun place with some delicious Italian food and a nice patio. Good selection of drinks also, plus they have a Photo Booth! We really enjoyed the fried lasagna and the cannolis. read more

Sit Tite - Cannolis - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Updating my review. This place is just SOLID. The food is always fantastic - better than many restaurants. It's affordable yet high quality. Excellent drink selection. Service is always friendly and quick. TV's for the big games, pin ball and arcades, pool, and a huge outdoor patio/deck area. read more

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This place is a gem. Looks like a dive bar/arcade but the food is phenomenal. Staff is friendly & service is fast. Meat sub is great, lots of basil which we loved. Chicken Alfredo was so delicious. Very garlicky and freshly made. Noodle were al dente. read more

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An Italian Mobster stole his grandma's recipe cards and brought it to Portland. Phenomenal Italian comfort food. Flavorful variety of non-basic cocktails. Give your order to friendly staff at the bar. Very laid back casual vibe with outdoor seating and dog friendly. Huge open-air near the pool tables and pinball area. read more

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I've been coming here semi-frequently for the last year or so, and it's quickly become one of my favorite bars in Portland. Great patio area, extremely fast AND friendly service. Vibes are great and honestly some of the best bar food in town. I've enjoyed everything I've ever eaten here. Bonus that it's super dog friendly and you rarely have to wait long at the pool table read more

I've ordered Grubhub delivery from Sit Tite several times now, and it was very good every time. Standout item: that fried lasagna is the ONE! read more

I am one of those "super tasters" , a blessing and a curse. When I try a new restaraunt it is a spiritual experience and I prefer going alone so I can focus. I know the passion and focus necessary to create a great dining experience. I have been looking forward to tasting the food and experiencing the total "vibe" of Sit Tite. What a masterpiece. The feeling is that of Sardi's and my favorite dive bar when I went to University of Pennsylvania in the 60's Smokey Joe's. Bottom line perfectly engineered creative spaghetti and meatballs with a sauce that is simple and earthy with a bite of oregano from the succulent meatballs. You will love the cheese bread with Parmesan on top. The bread has the Parmesan texture necessary to complement that memorable spaghetti entree. This meal is the "chef's kiss" The people that work here are also extremely talented visual artists When are you all having your monthly art exhibits ????? read more

Sit Tite - Garlic cheese bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ambiance is very good! Indoor, bar area, pool table and an awesome huge back patio area that is very nice. Drinks: just ok. Food/ menu: needs a lot of help. There is smoking on site. read more

Hot Italian was the first thing I've tried so far at this joint that serves just Italian food. I've been to a pub that serves German, but this is a fun place. They have a good selection to choose from for food and what not and it all smells good in there and it's a cozy little place with dim light ambience and the Christmas lighting that's currently going on for December is grade 2, which really sets the mood for a warm evening. They have a nice selection of drinks too that are delicious and I tried the espresso one which was a little sweet, but a good kick and dangerous as I couldn't taste the alcohol... service is very friendly. Parking is on the street in the neighborhood. read more

Sit Tite - Hot Italian - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Portland always wants to overdo fucking everything. Want a sandwich? Have this spent-grain roll, locally sourced cheese, farm raised ham, and lettuce, tomato, and onion that we grew on the roof topped with hand-pressed olive oil and spent-Pinot Noir vinegar. That'll be $25. Want to play some pinball? Pay this $3 cover and bring a bunch of quarters, load up a card that only works here, or pay a one-time fee of $23 to play as much as you want. Want to eat on a patio? Go to one of these tables we've wedged behind a dive bar or go into the lobby of this residential building/music venue, find the elevator and hope you counted the floors to that roof deck just right. I love Sit Tite because it's just fucking easy. It's open all week, it keeps the pinball up front and just takes quarters and bills, it gives me chicken parm when I want it, it has a good coffee cocktail when I have the money for it and $3 Rainier when I don't, and it basically has a giant dining room out back. Sit-Tite's menu could've warranted a full dining room, wait staff... the whole nine. But I'm glad there's one fucking place in this town where I can just put an order in, play some pinball, have above-bar-quality food waiting for me when I get back, and just enjoy a night outside. Yes, there are nights when the chicken parm's too much of a mess and I swing over to the hot Italian or fried mozzarella, but Sit Tite never tries to make my life worse by doing things "better." read more

Such a cool spot! Their vibe and energy are amazing. They got a photobooth, pinball machines, inside and outside seatings, and hella good food and drinks at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for. We sat outside on a sunny day and it's so perfect. Also got the Fried Lasagna to try and it's handsdown the best lasagna I've ever had. The marinara sauce, for once, is well-balanced and refreshing. The Chop Salad was also good with tasty chickpeas and citrusy vinegrette. We also tried the Proscuitto & Burrata Sandwich with a side of Fries. Sandwich was great. The combo of burrata, balsamic, and proscuitto doesn't miss! Fresh Dos Hermanos bread as well. The Fries were well-seasoned, hot, and crispy. Went perfectly with the Calabrian Chilli Aioli. These are some of the most highend bar food we've had. Definitely will be back for more. For drinks, they have both standard beers and wines as well as house cocktails. The Johnny Sack was nice and strong. read more

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It's a solid option if you're looking for drinks and some decent food late at night If you're expecting something along the lines of Expatriate or Ladda Thai house (gourmet options at late hours) this isnt the spot. If it wasn't late at night I'd probably skip this spot. read more

Holy smokes. What a gem. My friend told me a while ago to check it out and I was in the area so I finally did. Outside looks like nothing special, you walk inside and it's just a dive bar. But when the food comes out you feel like you're in a 5 star Italian restaurant. What a treat, highly recommend. read more

We had yummy sandwiches with fries for dinner. After ordering the food we grabbed the number from the staff and placed it on the table, so they knew where the food should go to. They had patio and game room. During weekend evening the seats were occupied when we arrived. read more

Sit Tite - Chicken Parm is tasty with fries - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was visiting from out of state and I still think abt the spicy red vodka sauce pasta w meatballs The meatballs tasted so fresh and delicious! Very flavorful and awesome vibe read more

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Such a cute little spot, great bartenders, and the food is always so yummy! Highly recommend checking out

The service was good. I didn't realize this is a straight up bar. I thought it was a restaurant. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. Because it was a bar, the music was blasting inside read more

Sit Tite - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The atmosphere when walking in is that this would be your average bar; However, the menu says otherwise. There are noticeably more seating spaces available outside than inside, but the overall space is quite cozy, and I noticed a pool table inside. The food options provide light finger food items suitable if you are drinking and are looking for some grazing dishes, as well as great sandwiches and pasta dishes. I appreciated that the menu wasn't so extensive to the point of being overwhelming. We ordered the fried lasagna, chopped salad, and hot Italian sandwich between the two of us. This was my first time visiting, but the person I was with was now here for the second time. Last time, he had the chicken parm sandwich--he mentioned that the hot Italian was not bad at all, but because he had the chicken parm last time, the standard was set high. When I tried a bite of the hot Italian myself, I personally would have enjoyed some more acidity and spiciness, though this is completely a personal preference. The chopped salad added a nice freshness and crunch to our meal, but was not quite what I had expected. We were choosing between this salad or the Caesar salad, and ended up with this one because it seemed that it would provide more variation in texture and flavor. The salad was not bad at all, but nothing too memorable. I would try the Caesar salad the next time I stop by. For the lasagna, this thing looks small when it comes out, but is quite dense. The presentation was beautiful, and I feel that attention was put into ensuring the lasagna remained the right form throughout the frying process. The flavor is really amazing for anyone who loves cheese the way I do. It is a bit on the heavier side because it's basically a log of lasagna, meaning the pasta and cheese are quite tightly packed. I enjoyed the dish, but could not finish it in one sitting due to the richness. Still love it though! With all of the heavier savory flavors, I ended up getting a dessert--the cannoli. This was the first time I've had a cannoli in my life, but I loved the texture and the fact that it's not too sweet. Throughout our experience, everyone who assisted us was so friendly and helpful. To me, this location highly exceeds the standards for bar food, while meeting/exceeding the standard for the typical casual pasta place. I think this place is worth a try, and would likely come back! read more

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italian comfort food we loved the vibe here for some late night food, nice spot to hang out too.

Extremely disappointed went in to try the chicken parm Sandwich it was not busy at all and waited for a half hour. when I asked how much longer I was told it would only be one or two more minutes I waited another five before requesting a refund. It's a shame because the waitress and the chef both seem to be more preoccupied with their phone than myself. The customer. read more

It doesn't look like anyone has left a vegan review yet, so I'll say my wife got the vegan meatball sub with a chopped salad and she enjoyed both of them. I had the chicken parm and that was good as well. The bread was really soft and the sandwiches were a good size. On a day with nice weather, the back yard is really enjoyable. Service is quick and friendly. A few good pinball machines. The only reason I'm taking one star off is because it's a bit pricey. Nice spot for every once in a while, but too expensive for me to visit regularly. read more

sit tight because you in for a treat! customer service: 5/5. the cashier was really helpful and nice. helped us right away. food: 5/5. a fucking amazing lol. they deserve all the flowers. caesar salad: 5/5. huge portion. the lemon on the side. *chefs kiss* flavor was on point and we love a good heap of cheese. fried lasagna: 5/5. delicious!!! get this please. spicy rigatoni: 5/5. they gave us a whole ass plate. shareable for sure. fried canoli: 5/5. yummmmmmy. come here! open late and cool vibes. plus cute ass photobooth~ read more

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I love myself some chicken parm sandwich so when I read about this place knew I had to try it. We got there on a Friday night right before 6 pm and just beat the rush. You order and pay at the bar then take your number to a table. It gets a bit crowded if there is a line. They have inside seating with TVs, pinball and a pool table. It's a bit loud. Outside the have music from speakers but easier to talk. Maybe 12 tables or so in a very large area. We asked about the sandwich size and with the charcuterie plate he thought sharing a chicken parm should be fine. The plate had some Italian ham which had some heat and another type of meat, generous cheese and some olives and pickled stuff. Okay now the sandwich. First I wish I had a whole one to myself. I would have skipped sharing the other plate. It's messy but the sauce has flavor, lots of basil and the bread was crunchy (but did fall apart as noted got messy) it didn't matter. The sandwich was great with the right balance of cheese, sauce, chicken and basil. I saw a plate of fries and it was HUGE. I would want a large group to order that. All reasonably priced just wish they had opened in the summer as I think it will be too crowded and small when it rainy and cold. Oh and fun drinks. I had a watermelon fresca that didn't have alcohol but the other real cocktails looked good too. I will be back when my chicken parm craving hits again. Also the New Seasons right next door is handy for dessert. read more

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Dive bar meets lounge, and has a game room baby. Super-casual, kinda hip but also downbeat in that melancholy Portland kinda way, with a better than average house cocktail list and an Italian-flavored menu. It's an oddly tight layout on the main floor (as you walk in) where the bar is, but go down to the next level - a few steps - and things open up. More room and light in here, and as this is the game room, you get a full size pool table and a row of retro pinball machines lined up on the other wall. It's a cool setup. Drinks are solid, food is not bad and ambiance is nightlife-y, but low key. I had the Chicken Parm sandwich - a mouthful of good flavors, what with the fonduta cheese sauce and nice spices - but word on the street is that the pasta is also really legit. Service is good, and there's also a big-ass back patio that will no doubt be awesome on summer nights. Beware Boomers: younger crowd here. A good spot to start the evening, but I wouldn't spend all night here. read more

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this place is so fun and cute, the food was even better than i expected. order at the bar and find a table style. we got the alfredo, spicy rigatoni, garlic bread and a carmela drink. the alfredo would probably have been our least favorite as it didn't have much flavor but the rigatoni and bread were so good and flavorful! the drink was perfect. i definitely want to come back and try the fried mozzarella sometime! read more

Sit Tite - alfredo, rigatoni, garlic bread, the carmela and a redbull with strawberry syrup! - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was a hidden gem we found craving some good food and to play some board/card games. We walked into a dimly lit bar set up with pinball machines and pool table. The vibe was relaxed and felt chill without trying too hard. It was raining (typical Portland) so we couldn't explore the beautiful patio, but I'm sure it's aces in the summertime. Inside we were helped by Paul, the bartender who was super helpful pointing out his favorite dishes he recommended and what we should order next when we come back. Which we definitely said we would be! Run don't walk, Sit Tite is a true vibe. read more

The food is great! I had fried lasagna was like a giant mozzarella stick. The breading was perfect asmr crispy. The cheese bread nice punch of garlic and the mozzerella sticks super cheesy. The place was overall great vibes. The staff friendly and the food came out quickly even though they were busy. read more

So fun and cute !! The customer service was great definitely one of my fave spots in pdx

Food was extremely good and service was 10/10. We had fun playing games at our table after we ate dinner but my only complaint would be that it was too dark to see well and EXTREMELY loud. Most of the tables were full but I wouldn't say the place was packed so I can't even imagine the volume when it is packed. Still, we had a good time playing pool in the lower area where the lighting is better and it's a little less loud. A few people were using their cell phone flashlights to be able to see what they were eating. It's that dark. read more

Sit Tite - Rigatoni, plant based "meat" balls, garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

WAS NOT EXPECTING To HAVE AN OVERALL PERFECT NIGHT. We're driving down in North Portland. Thought we stopped and get something to eat somewhere saw this place online. Their menu looks good. Their Photos looks good so we decided to stop. We are not from the area and we try as many different and unique places that we find. I've reviewed hundreds of establishments, from fine dining to dive bars. From the minute we walked in the door and cozied up to the bar, we were immediately approached by the bartender, Harvey. He was engaging and informative. We couldn't believe it was so polished as at that time it had only been open 4 months. (Late review add 6 months or so). The layout was ideal for a quiet dinner or a lively game of pool or pinball or hanging to watch a game on the big screen. It was even equipped with a Photo Booth to capture the moment. Thats all fun and all BUT WHAT ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT WAS the FOOD! This is NOT YOUR AVERAGE MEATBALL OR CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH and Let us not forget the FRIED lasagna! This SHIT IS THE SHIT! Damn I wish I had a more polite way to express. EUGENE, one of the Chefs and John nailed it! Apparently the Head Chef is BJ Smith and was on the 14th season of TOP CHEF. Considering we are older than the average norm, we felt very comfortable with the environment. We were awestruck with the food and top notch customer service. Just as we were leaving as a token of our patronage we were gifted cannolis to go! Yum! We rate this as overall "BEST OF NOPO/PDX"! read more

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I've been thinking about the chicken parm I had here for weeks. Bartender was super cool and the vibe here is great, can't wait to go back

Picked up ravioli takeout from here & really liked the red sauce raviolis were cooked in. Clearly a "from scratch" recipe-- it had sliced carrots in it. It tasted like the kind your mom makes if she's a good cook, not the kind you'd expect from a restaurant. So, definitely checked the comfort food box. Cheese filled raviolis were tasty too. I ordered a meatball to accompany & it was dry & wouldn't have ordered if I'd known it would be that way. I will try another time to confirm if this is usual or a one off & then decide if I'll order just the ravioli solo. Pretty impressed with the flavors. read more

A welcome addition to the restaurant desert that is North Interstate but it could use some fine-tuning. I ordered an Italian meatball sandwich and (this will sound fussy but it's actually practical) they cut the entire bun in half so all of the filling fell out bite after bite. If they had sliced the bun 3/4 of the way through and made a pocket for the filling it would have been a much better "sandwich experience" instead of a big sloppy mess. A pickle or a couple of pepperoncini on the side would be a nice touch, too, considering it's a $14 sandwich. That said, it was was tasty and the ingredients seemed to be of good quality but it's not a place I'll frequent - it's a bar scene with sports on a huge tv screen, a pool table, pinball machines and music blasting, so don't go if you want a chill place or a quiet meal with conversation. read more

Nice pool table. Well maintained pinball machines. 75 cents for three balls though. Caesar salad dressing was poor. Lettuce was not wilty,croutons were good. I'm sure the dressing came from a bulk carton. Chicken on the Caeser seemed like a frozen patty of chicken like substance with glued on bread crumbs, pre made by Cisco and deep fried too long. Garlic cheese bread was terrible. Lots of some kind of goop squirted on top and the cheese was added afterwards and not melted. It's pretty hard to screw up garlic bread. People were nice and the outdoor seating was a pleasant surprise. Very nice in the back. Unexpectedly nice back there. Good place for beers if you aren't eating anything. read more