Gildas Italian Restaurant – Italian
Gildas Italian Restaurant invites guests into a warm, spirited sanctuary where the intoxicating scent of toasted garlic and simmering polpette sets the stage for a true Mediterranean feast. Golden arancini and crisp fritto misto offer a satisfying crunch against the indulgence of creamy burrata and molten baked cheeses, creating a rich tapestry of flavors meant for sharing. This is a place where rustic elegance meets heartfelt hospitality, turning every meal into a vibrant celebration of traditional Italian comfort.
1601, Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR, 97205 https://gildasitalianrestaurant.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Polpette - $18: 2 each of Grandma’s Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $24: Burrata Cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Roasted Red Peppers, Oil-Cured Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Frisee, Arugula, Banyuls Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $29: Fried Scallops, Wild Gulf Prawns & Monterey Calamari. Served with Remoulade & Lemon. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Cheese - $14: Fontina, Caramelized Onions, Bruschetta with White Truffle Oil & Sea Salt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $15: Carnaroli Rice Balls, Breaded, Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese & Saffron. Deep-Fried & Served with Tomato Sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta Cake - $15: Wild Boar Ragu or Market Vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Garlic Bread - $12: 1/4 Loaf of Grand Central Como Bread. Side of San Marzano Tomato Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Della Casa - $18: Roasted Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Arugula, 25 year Aged Balsamico Riserva. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sformatino - $18: Pea & Artichoke Flan, Fonduta, Fried Shallots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salume & Formaggio - $12: Selection of salami & prosciutto di Parma, cheese & olives. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mista - $11: Mixed Organic Greens, Grapes, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Carrots & Champagne Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Romaine Hearts, House-Dressing, Croutons, Lemon & 3 - Year Aged Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Salad - $15: Mixed Organic Greens, Candied Nuts, Honey Crisp Apples, Bosc Pears, Danish Blue Cheese & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $10: Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, green onions, black pepper, buttermilk blue cheese dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Vegetarian & Vegan Special - $22: Daily preparation. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $26: Classic meat ragu from Bologna. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Salsiccia - $29: House-sausage, mushrooms, sage, Marsala & cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Frutti di Mare - $39: Gulf prawns, scallops, clams, calamari, fish of the day, San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto alla Tartufata - $28: Carnaroli rice, pancetta, Norcia black truflles, mushrooms, chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle ai Cinghiale - $30: Wild boar, braised in Chianti, dark chocolate, Castelvetrano olives & San Marzano tomatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Grandma’s Meatball - $29: Mancini Spaghetti, meatball and San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo al Marsala - $36: All natural chicken breast, mushrooms, Marsala, lemon, sage. Roasted potatoes, market vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle with Lobster & Prawns - $44: Maine lobster & Gulf prawns, Sambucca, basil, tomato, cream. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi with Brown- Butter Sage & Pistachios - $26: House-made gnocchi, brown butter, sage, pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish of the Day: Daily fresh fish selection. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Aglione - $18: Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled King Trumpet Murshrooms - $30: Market vegetables, roasted rosemary potatoes (vegan). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Americano - $21: Cream, butter, Parmigiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken - $20: Draper Valley chicken breast, marinated & grilled. Served with market vegetables & roasted potatoes. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Lounge Menu
- Pizza Margherita - $15: Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce & basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Pizza - $15: Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce & mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $16: Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce & salami Calabrese. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ravioli - $9: Breaded, stuffed with ricotta. Served with San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $18: Snake River Farms 8 oz short-rib beef patty, cheddar & American cheese, L.T.O., pickles, burger sauce, pretzel bun, fries or salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Panini - $15: House Smoked pork shoulder, ham, Havarti cheese, pickles, onions, Mike's mustard, fries or salad. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted baby Yukon Gold Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Vegetables - $12: Market Vegetables Sauteed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grand Central Como Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fries - $8: Served with house-made ranch. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- House made Ice Cream - $8: Vanilla, salted-caramel, daily special, sorbetto daily special. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake - $12: Graham Cracker Crust, lemon ricotta cheese filling, fresh berries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $12: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream & dark chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $10: Ladyfingers dipped in espresso, Amaretto, layered with custard & topped with dark chocolate shavings.
- Cannoli - $8: Fried pastry tubes, sweetened ricotta, dark chocolate chips, pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Peroni Lager - $7: Bottle/Can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Gilda’s Martini - $13: Kettle One vodka, dry vermouth and chilled with olives. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Negroni - $13: Tanqueray, Campari and sweet vermouth
- House Brewed Coffee - $4: Regular or Decaffeinated
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite
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