Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Blind Onion Pizza & Pub, Caseus Diem and Lazy Days Brewing Company, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Portland. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Portland's Upscale Italian Destinations
Portland’s culinary landscape offers a sophisticated take on Mediterranean traditions through this premier selection of upscale Italian destinations. From the refined seasonal plates at Castagna and Clark Lewis to the authentic, soul-warming flavors found at Mucca and Alessio, these establishments elevate the dining experience with elegant atmospheres and artisanal ingredients. Whether you are seeking a polished evening at IL Terrazzo or a curated taste of the old world at Caseus Diem and Caffè Umbria, this collection showcases the very best of the city's high-end Italian fare.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Portland | Upscale Italian Food
- Blind Onion Pizza & Pub · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Caseus Diem · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Lazy Days Brewing Company · rated 5/5: American.
- McMenamins Highland Pub & Brewery · rated 5/5: American.
- Mei Sum Bakery · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- The Focacceria by Montelupo · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Atlas Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Alotta Wood Fired Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Lucky Labrador · rated 4/5: American.
- Bellagios Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Pizzicato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Marco's Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Bellagios · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Rovente Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Café Nell · rated 4/5: French.
- Atlantis Lounge · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Oakshire Beer Hall · rated 4/5: American.
- The Side Street Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Broadway Grill and Brewery · rated 4/5: American.
- Meta Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Apizza Scholls · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Living Häus Beer Co · rated 4/5: American.
- DeNicola's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Old Town Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Portland Cider House · rated 4/5: American.
- New Cascadia Traditional · rated 4/5: American.
- Greater Trumps · rated 4/5: American.
- Pinolo · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Away Days Brewing Co · rated 4/5: American.
- Farina Bakery · rated 4/5: 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.
