What is the best italian restaurant in Portland?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Lilla is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 84/100.

How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Portland?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Portland to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Portland, OR

Best Italian in Portland.

Harry currently ranks 9 italian spots in Portland, scoring 64–84 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

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Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 21 July 2026

Lilla

vegan · vegetarian

1713 NE 15th Ave, Portland

4.7 across 485 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Mucca Osteria

italian · fine-dining

1022 SW Morrison St, Portland

4.7 across 830 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Portland (2025)).

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Dolly Olive

italian · brunch

527 SW 12th Ave, Portland

4.6 across 612 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Ava Genes

italian

3377 SE Division St, Portland

4.6 across 978 Google reviews; italian eatery serving cocktails & upscale fare, including family-style options, in a….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Grassa

italian

1205 SW Washington St, Portland

4.4 across 2.6k Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse

steak-house · italian

2145 NW Raleigh St, Portland

4.4 across 210 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.

Harry

Worth It

Pastini

italian · bistro

911 SW Taylor St, Portland

4.3 across 1.7k Google reviews; local Italian bistro chain specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with….

Harry

Worth It

Il Terrazzo

italian

315 S Montgomery St Suite 340-360, Portland

4.2 across 632 Google reviews; this casual standby with marina views & sidewalk seating offers Italian favorites &….

Harry

Worth It

Mama Mia Trattoria

italian · pizza

439 SW 2nd Ave, Portland

4.3 across 1.4k Google reviews; an 1886 building houses an elegant restaurant with a lounge, happy hour & menu of….

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about italian in Portland

What is the best italian restaurant in Portland?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Lilla is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 84/100.
How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Portland?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Portland to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Italian in Portland.

Harry currently ranks 9 italian spots in Portland, scoring 64–84 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 21 July 2026

Lilla

vegan · vegetarian

1713 NE 15th Ave, Portland

4.7 across 485 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Mucca Osteria

italian · fine-dining

1022 SW Morrison St, Portland

4.7 across 830 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Portland (2025)).

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Dolly Olive

italian · brunch

527 SW 12th Ave, Portland

4.6 across 612 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

Ava Genes

italian

3377 SE Division St, Portland

4.6 across 978 Google reviews; italian eatery serving cocktails & upscale fare, including family-style options, in a….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Grassa

italian

1205 SW Washington St, Portland

4.4 across 2.6k Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.

Harry

Worth It

Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse

steak-house · italian

2145 NW Raleigh St, Portland

4.4 across 210 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.

Harry

Worth It

Pastini

italian · bistro

911 SW Taylor St, Portland

4.3 across 1.7k Google reviews; local Italian bistro chain specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with….

Harry

Worth It

Il Terrazzo

italian

315 S Montgomery St Suite 340-360, Portland

4.2 across 632 Google reviews; this casual standby with marina views & sidewalk seating offers Italian favorites &….

Harry

Worth It

Mama Mia Trattoria

italian · pizza

439 SW 2nd Ave, Portland

4.3 across 1.4k Google reviews; an 1886 building houses an elegant restaurant with a lounge, happy hour & menu of….

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about italian in Portland

What is the best italian restaurant in Portland?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Lilla is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Portland with a Harry Score of 84/100.
How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Portland?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Portland to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Portland on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.