Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizzaiolo, OTTO and The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for pasta in Portland. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Portland's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Discover the comforting flavors of Italy without breaking the bank by exploring the best spots for affordable pasta in Portland, Maine. From the classic traditions at Pizzaiolo to the creative Italian-inspired offerings at OTTO, this collection highlights local favorites where quality meets value. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight meal or a casual sit-down dinner, these eateries provide satisfying dishes that prove great food doesn't need a high price tag.
4 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in Portland | Top Cheap Spots
- Pizzaiolo: Italian.
- OTTO: Italian.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: Italian.
- Leeward: 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.


