Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Café Nell, DeNicola's and Monty's Red Sauce, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for pasta in Portland. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Portland's Affordable Pasta Destinations
Portland’s vibrant food scene offers an impressive array of affordable pasta dishes that cater to every craving, from traditional Italian comfort food to elegant French-inspired plates. This curated selection features local favorites like Justa Pasta and DeNicola's alongside unique Mediterranean and steakhouse-influenced menus found at spots like 3 Doors Down Café and Grassa. Whether you are seeking a casual bowl of handmade noodles at Monty's Red Sauce or a refined bistro experience at Café Nell, these destinations provide high-quality dining at an accessible price point.
19 restaurants in Best Affordable Pasta in Portland | Top Affordable Spots
- Café Nell · rated 4/5: French.
- DeNicola's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Monty's Red Sauce · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Gino's · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Piattino: Italian.
- Sunday Sauce: Italian.
- 3 Doors Down Café: Italian.
- Cibo: Italian.
- Grassa: No. * Steak.
- Clark Lewis: Italian.
- Justa Pasta: Italian.
- Gildas Italian Restaurant: Italian.
- Mama Mia: Italian.
- IL Terrazzo: Italian.
- Montelupo Italian Market: Italian.
- Dimo's Apizza: Italian.
- Pizza Schmizza: Italian.
- Bocci's: Italian.
- Serratto: Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
