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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, 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, 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, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Combo - $11: Cup of soup and side mixed greens or caesar salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Organic Greens - $12: Sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: House made croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Baby Spinach Salad - $12: Lemon vinaigrette, sheep's milk feta, pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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: High-Protein, 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: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics 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 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 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, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Pesto - $22: Fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli - $25: Browned butter & sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, 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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mixed Veggies - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast - $7: Mary's free range chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Wild Gulf Prawns - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $12
- Chocolate Ganache Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tiramisu Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Bread Pudding Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Affogato - $10: Espresso and gelato
- House-made Gelato - $6: Vanilla bean, pistachio, or stracciatella
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, 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
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