Best Soul Food Restaurants in Sellwood | Top Rated Soul Food Food

2 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Sellwood | Top Rated Soul Food Food

• The Focacceria by Montelupo — Italian · rated 4/5: The scent of golden, oven-toasted dough and bubbling cheese fills this lively space, where thick, focaccia-style slices are elevated with premium cured meats like spicy soppressata and fennel-rich finocchiona. Vibrant, crisp salads of radicchio and kale provide a bright, bitter contrast to indulgent, pull-apart garlic knots and jalapeño-studded cheesy sticks. Every visit feels like a celebration of soul-warming Italian street food, blending casual comfort with a refined, artisanal touch.
• Smitty's Taphouse — American · rated 4/5: Smitty’s Taphouse buzzes with the convivial energy of a true neighborhood local, where the amber glow of Edison bulbs illuminates a sprawling bar lined with a curated forest of gleaming tap handles. The air carries the enticing scent of toasted hops and sizzling savory snacks, inviting guests to settle into worn leather stools for a crisp craft pint and elevated comfort food. It is a vibrant social sanctuary where the rhythmic hiss of the draft lines and the steady hum of laughter create a warm, unpretentious backdrop for an evening spent among friends.