Monty's Red Sauce – Italian
Step into a lively sanctuary of Italian-American comfort where the nostalgic aroma of toasted garlic and simmering marinara invites guests to linger over red-checkered memories. Golden-fried treasures like molten mozzarella sticks and crisp mushroom ravioli anchor a table meant for sharing, beautifully balanced by the bright, peppery crunch of radicchio and creamy pillows of fresh burrata. Whether tearing into warm, herb-flecked focaccia or savoring tender calamari fritti, diners find themselves immersed in a soulful celebration of classic flavors and convivial neighborhood charm.
6716 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue, Portland OR 97202 https://montysredsauce.co/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Monty's Red Sauce
Dairy-Free at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Focaccia, Focaccia Plate and Linguine Primavera. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccolini and Roasted Carrots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dark Chocolate Cake, Calamari Fritti and Focaccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Focaccia Plate, Tricolore Salad (Small) and Penne Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tricolore Salad (Small) and Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tricolore Salad (Small), Broccolini and Tricolore Salad (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Monty's Red Sauce
Monty's Red Sauce in Portland has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Focaccia, Focaccia Plate and Linguine Primavera. 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 Monty's Red Sauce
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Penne Marsala | 18.3 g | 43.6 g |
| Tricolore Salad (Small) | 12.8 g | 42.3 g |
| Tricolore Salad (Large) | 12.8 g | 42.3 g |
| Radicchio Salad (Small) | 13.4 g | 34.1 g |
| Radicchio Salad (Large) | 13.4 g | 34.1 g |
| Focaccia Garlic Bread | 33.3 g | 30.8 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Focaccia Plate | 14.6 g | 20.6 g |
| Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli | 33.6 g | 18 g |
| Focaccia | 1.2 g | 17.8 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable family-friendly setting, guests highlight Monty’s as a reliable choice for a casual dinner where the atmosphere is consistently comfortable. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward dining experience, noting
Menu
Appetizers
- Mozzarella Sticks - $10: tossed in garlic & herbs, served with warm red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Garlic Bread - $9: garlic & herb butter, grana padano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Plate - $8: served with olive oil, balsamic & olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $12: romesco, roasted patty pan squash, radish, goat cheese, pickled shallots, chive oil, parsley, contains almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $14: served with herbed aioli & warm red sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushroom Ravioli - $14: served with warm red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Burrata - $19: heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio Salad (Small) - $16: grana padano dressing, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio Salad (Large) - $28: grana padano dressing, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Lettuce Salad (Small) - $16: campari tomatoes, ranch, blue cheese, crispy pancetta, fried shallots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Lettuce Salad (Large) - $28: campari tomatoes, ranch, blue cheese, crispy pancetta, fried shallots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolore Salad (Small) - $16: fennel, celery, red onion, olives, vinaigrette, ricotta salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolore Salad (Large) - $28: fennel, celery, red onion, olives, vinaigrette, ricotta salata Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Polenta & Meatballs - $19: creamy polenta with 3 beef & pork meatballs, red sauce, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine & Shrimp - $23: asparagus, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Primavera - $21: seasonal vegetables, tomato, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Cheese Ravioli Bolognese - $23: bolognese ragu, mozzarella, provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Amatriciana - $21: guanciale, chili, tomato, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Bolognese - $23: beef and pork bolognese ragu, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $22: red sauce with 3 pork & beef meatballs & grana Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Alfredo - $21: white wine, garlic, cream, grana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Marsala - $21: creamy mushroom-marsala sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Penne alla Vodka - $18: vodka cream sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Cheese Ravioli alla Vodka - $22: vodka cream sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli - $25: wild mushroom filled ravioli, gorgonzola cream, spinach, cherry tomatoes, grana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli - $25: spinach & ricotta filled ravioli, red pepper cream, asparagus, snap peas, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $29: served with spaghetti in a red sauce & mozzarella Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $24: Thin sliced, breaded eggplant, red sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, served with spaghetti in a red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $28: roasted chicken breast, creamy mushroom-marsala sauce, served with roasted potatoes and garlic broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Ribs & Polenta - $28: braised beef short ribs with creamy polenta & broccolini Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Carrots - $10 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, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Butter Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Polenta - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $15: marsala mousse, ladyfingers, espresso, cocoa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dark Chocolate Cake - $14: Layered with chocolate frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Monty's Red Sauce
- Is Monty's Red Sauce dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Monty's Red Sauce has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Focaccia, Focaccia Plate and Linguine Primavera.
- What can I eat at Monty's Red Sauce on a dairy-free diet?
- Focaccia, Focaccia Plate and Linguine Primavera carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Monty's Red Sauce have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Focaccia and Focaccia Plate.
- Is Monty's Red Sauce gluten-free?
- 2 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 Monty's Red Sauce?
- Chicken Marsala, at roughly 54g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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