Portland, OR
Best Italian in Portland.
Harry's top 10 Italian spots in Portland score 64–85 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
Shortcuts show. Italian cooking is the hardest to fake because it has nowhere to hide — no sauce heavy enough, no portion large enough to disguise mediocre pasta. Harry cares whether it was made in-house. The red-checked tablecloth is irrelevant.
Ranked by Harry Score, closest Italian matches first. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Mucca Osteria
italian
1022 SW Morrison St, Portland
4.6 across 847 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Portland (2025)).
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
85
Worth It
74
Lilla
italian · vegan
1713 NE 15th Ave, Portland
4.7 across 485 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
84
Worth It
77
Dolly Olive
italian · mediterranean
527 SW 12th Ave, Portland
4.6 across 640 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
Ava Genes
italian
3377 SE Division St, Portland
4.6 across 978 Google reviews; italian eatery serving cocktails & upscale fare, including family-style options, in a….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
76
Worth It
72
Grassa
italian · european
1205 SW Washington St, Portland
4.4 across 2.7k Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.
$$
Harry
76
Worth It
74
Pastini
italian · bistro
911 SW Taylor St, Portland
4.4 across 1.7k Google reviews; local Italian bistro chain specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with….
$$
Harry
70
Worth It
70
Il Terrazzo
italian · european
315 S Montgomery St Suite 340-360, Portland
4.2 across 653 Google reviews; this casual standby with marina views & sidewalk seating offers Italian favorites &….
$$
Harry
67
Worth It
67
Clarklewis
italian · pizza
1001 SE Water Ave, Portland
4.2 across 959 Google reviews; locally sourced Pacific NW dishes served at upscale, energetic restaurant in a….
Caveat: Enjoyable enough, but the bill is partly buying brand and vibes.
$$$
Harry
67
Worth It
67
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….
$$
Harry
64
Worth It
64
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Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse
steak-house · italian
2145 NW Raleigh St, Portland
4.4 across 210 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
72
Worth It
72
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Questions Harry gets about Italian in Portland
- What is the best Italian restaurant in Portland?
- Mucca Osteria tops Harry's Italian list for Portland right now, with a Harry Score of 85/100.
- 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.