Justa Pasta – Italian
Sunlight dances across vibrant plates of roasted beets and pear-studded salads in this inviting space, where the earthy fragrance of creamy wild mushroom soup fills the air with a sense of home. The kitchen strikes a harmonious balance between garden-fresh lightness and soulful comfort, serving up golden, herb-crusted Chicken Parmesan alongside crisp organic greens that celebrate the season’s best flavors. It is a welcoming retreat where every bowl and plate feels like a nourishing embrace, perfect for a restorative midday escape or a relaxed evening meal.
1336, Northwest 19th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209 https://www.justapasta.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Justa Pasta
Dairy-Free at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Spinach, Pasta Marinara and Mixed Organic Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Spinach, Mixed Organic Greens and Sautéed Mixed Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pasta Alfredo, 3 Cheese Ravioli Marinara and Sautéed Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Cup), Add Grilled Chicken Breast and Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Spinach, Pasta Marinara and Mixed Organic Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Justa Pasta
Justa Pasta in Portland has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pasta Alfredo, 3 Cheese Ravioli Marinara and Sautéed Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Justa Pasta
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta Bolognese | 21.1 g | 56.9 g |
| Organic Baby Spinach Salad | 16 g | 30.8 g |
| Pear & Gorgonzola Salad | 105.8 g | 29.3 g |
| Pasta Pesto | 23.4 g | 25.9 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
| Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Cup) | 16.2 g | 18.8 g |
| Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Bowl) | 16.2 g | 18.8 g |
| Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake | 94.2 g | 18.3 g |
| Chocolate Ganache Cake | 127.9 g | 15.9 g |
| Spinach & Wild Mushroom Lasagna | 4.8 g | 15.6 g |
| Wild Caught Gulf Prawns | 45.4 g | 14 g |
| Tiramisu Cake | 43.1 g | 13.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Cup) - $6: Wild mushrooms, parsley oil, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup (Bowl) - $9: Wild mushrooms, parsley oil, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $17: Roasted beets, organic mixed greens, pepitas, queso fresco, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pear & Gorgonzola Salad - $15: Mixed organic greens, grilled d'anjou pears, candied walnuts, gorgonzola dulce, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Combo - $11: Cup of soup and side mixed greens or caesar salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Organic Greens - $12: Sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: House made croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Baby Spinach Salad - $12: Lemon vinaigrette, sheep's milk feta, pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Kale Caesar - $12: Shredded carrots, red cabbage, lemony caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmesan - $28: Bucatini pasta, spicy garlicky marinara sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Caught Gulf Prawns - $32: Angel hair pasta, cherry tomatoes, green and kalamata olives, capers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne al Sugo - $28: Piedmontese beef braised in chianti & espresso, root vegetable gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $25: Prosciutto and sage wrapped chicken breast, angel hair, spinach, white wine, butter, capers, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Special - $27: Gulf prawns, manila clams, mussels, spaghettini, cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, garlic, parsley, white wine butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $16: Grilled chicken breast, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella, spinach, housemade focaccia, side salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Risotto - $23: Chicken stock base, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Wild Mushroom Risotto - $28: Smoked bacon, oyster, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms, green beans, radicchio, parmesan, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Ravioli
- Pasta Marinara - $17: Slow cooked tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, red wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Alfredo - $18: Heavy cream, parmesan, mascarpone, gorgonzola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Pesto - $22: Fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bolognese - $24: Piedmontese beef, mirepoix, pancetta, tomatoes, touch of cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Cheese Ravioli Marinara - $20: Ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli - $25: Browned butter & sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb & Kalamata Olive Lasagna - $21: Marinara & garlic chili oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Wild Mushroom Lasagna - $21: Marinara, gorgonzola Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Spinach - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mixed Veggies - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast - $7: Mary's free range chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Grilled Wild Gulf Prawns - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Ganache Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tiramisu Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Affogato - $10: Espresso and gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House-made Gelato - $6: Vanilla bean, pistachio, or stracciatella Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $14: Aperol, sparkling wine, soda water
- Margarita - $16: Acre Largo tequila, cointreau, lime, honey
- Stella Artois - $6: 12oz lager
- Sunshine of Your Love Mocktail - $11: Chamomile syrup, orange juice, lime juice, coco lopez, tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $5
- Loredan Gasparini Prosecco (Glass) - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Justa Pasta
- Is Justa Pasta dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Justa Pasta has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Spinach, Pasta Marinara and Mixed Organic Greens.
- What can I eat at Justa Pasta on a dairy-free diet?
- Sautéed Spinach, Pasta Marinara and Mixed Organic Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Justa Pasta have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sautéed Spinach and Pasta Marinara.
- Is Justa Pasta gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Justa Pasta?
- Pasta Bolognese, at roughly 56.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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