Sunday Sauce – Italian
Stepping into Sunday Sauce feels like a warm embrace from a boisterous Italian kitchen, where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered gravy and butter-drenched garlic bread. Guests gather around tables laden with crispy fried mozzarella and zesty hot wings before diving into hearty bowls of orecchiette or decadent lobster ravioli that taste of pure nostalgia. It is a vibrant sanctuary of red-sauce tradition, where the clinking of wine glasses and the joy of a shared meal turn every evening into a festive family occasion.
902, North Killingsworth Street, 97217 https://www.sundaysaucepdx.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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sunday Sauce
Dairy-Free at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Pasta Marinara, Nonna’s Pickles and Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Chop Marsala, Nonna’s Pickles and Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne In a House Pesto, Annie’s Salted Caramel Budino and Side Pasta Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sour Cream & Onion Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Chop Marsala, Fried Mozzarella and Sour Cream & Onion Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Pasta Marinara, Nonna’s Pickles and La Gemma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sunday Sauce
Sunday Sauce in Portland has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Penne In a House Pesto, Annie’s Salted Caramel Budino and Side Pasta Marinara. 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 Sunday Sauce
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Parm | 21.3 g | 55.6 g |
| Chooch’s Caesar | 49.6 g | 49.5 g |
| Salty Godfather | 81.5 g | 37.1 g |
| Bada Bing | 75.8 g | 31.7 g |
| Giardiniera Misto | 104.6 g | 31.3 g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 27.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Trust Me | 63.1 g | 24.5 g |
| Sunday Sauce | 44.7 g | 23.3 g |
| Chicken Cutlet | 70.6 g | 16.5 g |
| Orecchiette | 29.1 g | 11.1 g |
| Classic Dirty Martini | 3.3 g | 9.1 g |
| Cousin Frank’s Hot Wings | 76 g | 7.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
First
- Judson’s Cheesy Garlic Bread - $10: Baguette, Garlic, Butter, Melty Cheese, Side Of Momma’s Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giardiniera Misto - $16: Diced Mozzarella, Nonna’s Pickles, Fried Pepperoni, Garlic Crumbs, Zesty Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chooch’s Caesar - $16: Caesar Dressing, Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, Olives, Anchovies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $15: Beef & Pork Meatballs With Parmesan and Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cousin Frank’s Hot Wings - $13: Calabrian Chili, Honey, Side of Blue Cheese, Carrots & Celery Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $11: With A Side of Momma’s Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Sunday Sauce - $28: Beef & Pork Braised In Tomato Sauce, Rigatoni, Parmesan, Parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette - $23: Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Cannellini Beans, Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $32: Buttery Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne In a House Pesto - $22: Tomatoes, olives, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Shrimp to Pasta - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Mains
- Eggplant Parm - $22: Fried Eggplant, Sauce, Melted Mozzarella, Caponata Relish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm - $25: Chicken Cutlet, Sauce & Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Marsala - $24: Mushroom pan sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Marsala Disco Fries - $12: Fries, marsala gravy (mushrooms), melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $8: Garlic Dietary tags: 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, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nonna’s Pickles - $8: Giardiniera Mix 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
- Side Pasta Marinara - $10: Spaghetti or Rigatoni Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet - $12: Breaded & Fried Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Banana Pudding Tiramisu - $13: Banana Pudding Married With Tiramisu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Amanda’s Birthday Cannoli Cake - $12: Vanilla Sponge, Cannoli Filling, Whipped Cream Frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Annie’s Salted Caramel Budino - $11: Salted Caramel Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Classic Dirty Martini - $15: Ketel One or Beefeater Gin, Sunday Sauce Brine, Blue Cheese Olives
- Sour Cream & Onion Martini - $15: Sour Cream Washed Vodka Infused With Chives, vermouth, Cocktail Onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- ‘Cini ‘Tini - $15: Beefeater Gin, Pepperoncini Brine, Vermouth, Lemon Twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tomato & Dill Martini - $15: Beefeater Gin, Sun-Dried Tomato, Dill Aquavit, Vermouth, Cocktail Onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Aperol Italian Cream Soda - $15: Aperol, Vanilla Vodka, Cream, Topo Chico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dirty Shirley - $14: Vodka, Sunday Sauce Grenadine, Lemon-Lime Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bada Bing - $15: Control C Pisco, Lime, Pistachio & Almond Orgeat, Egg White Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- La Gemma - $14: Absolut Peach, Campari, Cranberry, Lime, Oregano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Trust Me - $15: Tuaca, Maison Rouge Cognac, Combier Orange, Limoncello, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Salty Godfather - $15: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Lazzaroni Amaretto, Punt e Mes, Salt, Orange Twist
- Rusty Nail - $15: Chivas Regal 12 Scotch, Banhez Mezcal, Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Lemon Twist
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunday Sauce
- Is Sunday Sauce dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sunday Sauce has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Pasta Marinara, Nonna’s Pickles and Spinach.
- What can I eat at Sunday Sauce on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Pasta Marinara, Nonna’s Pickles and Spinach carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sunday Sauce have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Pasta Marinara and Nonna’s Pickles.
- Is Sunday Sauce gluten-free?
- 3 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 Sunday Sauce?
- Chicken Parm, at roughly 55.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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