Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Benessere, The Mezz and Caffè Umbria, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Downtown Portland. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Downtown Portland's Premier Italian Destinations
Downtown Portland serves as a vibrant hub for authentic Italian flavors, offering everything from quick artisan slices at Hotlips Pizza to the refined, upscale atmosphere of Mucca. This curated collection showcases the area's rich culinary diversity, blending traditional pasta houses like Piazza Italia with Mediterranean influences at The Mezz and even unexpected Indian flavors. Whether you are seeking a quick espresso at Spella Caffè or a lingering dinner at IL Terrazzo, these local favorites provide a comprehensive taste of the city's best international dining.
14 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Top Rated Italian Food
- Benessere · rated 4/5: Italian.
- The Mezz · rated 3/5: Mediterranean.
- Caffè Umbria: Italian.
- Hotlips Pizza: Italian.
- Piattino: Italian.
- Spella Caffè: Italian.
- 21st Century Pizza: Italian.
- Gildas Italian Restaurant: Italian.
- Piazza Italia: Italian.
- Mucca: 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.
