Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Rione, 10 Barrel Brewing and Benessere, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Downtown Portland's Cheap Italian Destinations
Exploring the heart of the city doesn't have to break the bank when you are craving the comforting flavors of the Mediterranean. Downtown Portland offers a vibrant selection of affordable Italian eateries that cater to every appetite, ranging from the traditional sit-down experience at Piazza Italia to the quick and creative slices found at Sizzle Pie, Hotlips Pizza, and Lonesome's Pizza. Whether you are stopping by Caffe Umbria for a classic roast or grabbing a casual bite at The Mezz, 21st Century Pizza, or Pizza Schmizza, these local favorites prove that delicious pasta and pies are always within reach.
29 restaurants in Best Cheap Italian Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Cheap Italian Food
- Bar Rione · rated 5/5: Italian.
- 10 Barrel Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Benessere · rated 4/5: Italian.
- The Mezz · rated 3/5: Mediterranean.
- Caffe Umbria: Italian.
- Caffè Umbria: Italian.
- Hotlips Pizza: Italian.
- Gallo Nero: Italian.
- Oven and Shaker: Italian.
- Piattino: Italian.
- Spella Caffè: Italian.
- Lonesome's Pizza: Italian.
- 21st Century Pizza: Italian.
- The Star: Italian.
- Grassa: Italian.
- Old Town Pizza: Italian.
- Caffe Umbria: Italian.
- Dolly Olive: Italian.
- Caffe Allora: Italian.
- Gildas Italian Restaurant: Italian.
- Piazza Italia: Italian.
- Sizzle Pie: Italian.
- Mucca: Italian.
- Il Solito: Italian.
- Pastini: Italian.
- Mama Mia: Italian.
- IL Terrazzo: Italian.
- Curry Pizza House: Indian.
- Pizza Schmizza: Italian.
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.
