When you want a fresh pasta meal with solid cocktails or cold beer, in NE Portland - Montelupo…read moreItalian Restaurant hits the mark. They have a cozy indoor seating area with a classic bar backdrop. Or if you feel like sitting outside but being shielded from any wind, rain or coolness - there is a cute picnic table area out on a tree shaded side street. We had an out of town guest and we did not want to fuss with cooking at home nor sitting in a stuffy noisy (or super quiet) eatery! Sitting out side before sunset, was the perfect setting on our Monday night. Our waitress was super interactive and very genuine with her assessments of the dining & alcoholic beverage choices. For adult drinks we had an excellent Next Level IPA brewed & branded for Montelupo, Rose special and glass of House Red wine. I was starving so we ordered the LARGE Radicchio salad and it was Big & filling. A side of fresh Broccolini complimented our individual entrees. My hearty Italian dish was the Ricotta Cavatelli. I even had enough for lunch the next day! My two lovely lady dinner mates had meals of Mafaldine pasta and Spinach Fettuccine (with Grana Padano cheese added). We gladly finished our comfortable dining experience with a shared and inhaled Tiramisu dessert. If you have time, spend a few minutes browsing the Italian Market refrigerated food and alcoholic options. Plus the well stocked and reasonably priced Italy sourced dry goods are worth a view

Very disappointing experience. We arrived at @ open time 5pm to a nearly empty restaurant but were…read moretold there wouldn't be seating until 6:30 with reservations After speaking with another team member the best they could accommodate were sidewalk seating--even though the dining room remained mostly empty for the next hour Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. The linguine was extremely acidic and overly citrusy, and the Bolognese was bland and forgettable. To make matters worse, our table was next to the trash and recycling area, so we spent the meal dealing with flies, bees, and constant foot traffic. The only positive was our server with dark hair and glasses. She was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. Overall, this was a one-star experience, and I won't be returning. If you're looking for Italian food, I'd recommend LUCE Restaurant down the street instead. Trust me!

Outstanding pasta! They truly define handcrafted pasta. The sauces were very flavorful and rich and…read morewe really enjoyed the experience.

Found this place on Yelp and it certainly did not disappoint. First you order at the counter and…read morethen take a number to your table. The staff delivered the food as soon as it comes out of the kitchen and the food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Carbonara with bucatini, pancetta, percorino cheese and topped with a soft fried egg $15. This was so delicious and flavorful. The hand crafted Pasta was sooo good. The combination of the soft egg yolk, the savory pancetta and sheep's milk cheese bought this pasta to a whole another level. The same can be said about the Burrata Panzanella $16 made with heirloom tomatoes and tossed in a sherry vinaigrette was sooo good. I could really taste the clean freshness and quality of the ingredients. Overall, a really bright modern interior, with good quality food at great prices. They specialize in handcrafted pasta, so pastas are a must order. Definitely will return when back in the area. I'm hoping Grassa will come to the Bay Area soon too.

There's so many photos of this place, you get the idea…read more A great addition to the neighborhood, and a destination if not close. Their wine bar is fantastic, and good-priced, and it was fun to watch the last of the World Cup here today. If you're looking for something special or hard to find, this is the place, much like the old Pastaworks was on Hawthorne. They really shine on their produce, pasta and fresh meats here, and there's always something new, but I love that you can count on the bakery for your focaccia and other fresh breads. Cheese case is like Rue Cler, Paris--so much selection and they will tell you about each one of them. Don't be afraid to just ask a lot of questions. I wish that they did some little items in the bakery, one of my fondest memories from childhood was going to Pastaworks with my dad and getting a breadstick, probably eating it before we even paid (we did), as we strolled around, and where's the peanut sauce for pasta, another favorite of the old days, yup, I'm old. Can't say enough good things about this place, it can add up though as others have mentioned, but, if you keep to a list or just slow the roll on the impulse buy, it's actually reasonable and you know you're getting what you're paying for. I've never regretted a purchase here or thought it unfair. I mean, it says Fine Foods right there in the name...:) Thank you for the amazing ingredients for dinner tonight, cheers!

One of my favorite shops in Portland. Highly curated assortment of fine goods. Amazing wine…read moreselection. Would be five stars if lady at the checkout showed some basic customer service instead of being passive aggressive and rude. And Revel meats calls itself a butcher counter but when asked to cut meat into portions they said they couldn't do that. I've received much better service from many grocery service meat counters around town

I picked up 3 flavors of these raviolis from their booth at the Portland Farmers Market…read more First, the service was fantastic. He answered all of our questions, offered samples of several flavors. And let us know how they're made. The raviolis themselves are quite large and really tasty. The Rainbow ricotta was my favorite and I'd definitely go back just for those. They are a bit pricey, but I think for the size and the quality, they're worth it!

I ran into Foglia at the PSU farmers market. They put out a display of their beautiful ravioli and…read moreit caught my eye. I'm not sure they even had a sign with their business name as I had to look them up later. But they know what they're doing, as seeing these beautiful mountains of stuffed dough got the sale! All of their pasta is naturally colored with juiced kale, peppers, carrots, turmeric, tomatoes, blueberries, and beets. They don't use food coloring. It's truly a beautiful product. Of course then the question is, does the taste match? And I'm happy to say it did! These were tasty, made with both a red sauce and a butter sauce at home later. And I'm not really a good cook, but ravioli are hard to mess up with ~5 mins of simmering in boiling water. I got all of one flavor and would like to try a variety next time. These would be great for a dinner party where you want the aesthetics to match the deliciousness!

First time here. Saw it in the area when we were looking for parking and decided to try it for…read moredinner instead of where we were planning. We're so happy we did. The food was wonderful! Nothing was too heavy and the portions were perfect sized. They don't have a large menu but you don't need one. You just pick your hand made pasta and sauce to pair and it's perfect. It's on the smaller side so they may recommend reservation but we didn't have any wait time really when we just walked up. I can't wait to go back.

The service was excellent. I ordered a wine I didn't care for, and our server noticed my expression…read moreright away and kindly asked if everything was okay. I mentioned I wasn't loving the wine, and she immediately offered to replace it. I switched to a Sangiovese, which was delicious. The cheese ravioli was good, and the chard ravioli was very good. The bread was just okay and not my favorite. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. If we're in the area again, we would definitely dine here again.

Oh myyyyyyyyyyy. Hello you beautiful beast. Take all my money right now and feed me every night…read more First visit in, arrived before opening as a solo diner and received superb service and impeccable food. Already had my menu items picked out but was lured by the grilled peach and burrata. THE martini was the best I've ever had and I saved a bit of the olive to put on top of my olive oil cake which I highly recommend. Let's just pause and give thanks to whoever prepared the short rib pappardelle. I'd kiss you if I could because that was perfection. The flavor of the smoked short rib. The timed noodles. The light yet hearty sauce. The little crisp of bread crumb on the top. I literally had to pause and just savor that bite. Muah. Muah. Muah. The olive oil cake literally had drips of olive oil which I loved and paired with the lightly toasted hazelnuts...... just yes.

Our group planned a reservation, but decided to cancel…read more Despite that John and his team were very accommodating to our needs. During the reservation process, they were very responsive and helpful with the process. Gumba will definitely be a must dine-spot when we return to Portland

Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

Atmosphere: Casual, takeout spot…read more Food: Italian Beef was very good. Quite filling too for the size. Price: For a 6 inch sandwich, it's a little on the high side. On the plus side, I was pretty full after eating. Service: Walk-up service. Parking: Small lot in front.

Great place in Newberg for takeout or fast casual. Paninis, lasagna, focaccia, pasta, sauces,…read moredesserts, pretty much what you want. It's in a strange little strip mall but the service is very friendly and helpful, and the food is really good. Only complaint is that the cannoli's are not as crisp as they should be after being packaged up and sitting in the refrigerated case for a while but I have very high standards and pretty much everybody in my group praised the desserts and cannoli's that I brought to a friend's house for a big dinner. If I lived nearby I'd be here at least 2-3x/month, I honestly wish I had as good of an option in Chicago for takeout pastas, sauces, paninis, desserts, etc. Bravo!

Nice place for grab & go Italian food - we often pick up lasagna, pasta, and paninis from here to…read moreeat at home. The food quality is top-notch. A. bit pricey, but the quality makes up for the higher cost. Their cannolis are also pretty impressive. Give it a try.

Great team, wonderful experience! So kind and informative…read more I came in for some cheese but left with meat and bread.

I have written previously about a newish Seattle cheese shop, Street Cheese on Beacon Hill. I had…read morementioned that it was reminiscent of my visit to Cowbell in Portland. Both are located in untypical locations. Cowbell is located in a bit of a gritty industrial area in Central Eastside, Like Street Cheese, Cowbell has a curated selection of cheeses. It also has a good selection of gourmet foods including imported pasta and olive oil. The setup here for ordering is like you would at a restaurant rather than like picking and choosing cheeses in a deli. As such, you have a conversation with the cheesemonger about what you are looking for and they suggest cheeses to fit your needs. For me, I was visiting Portland for a few days and wanted some brie with a baguette. The Trillium by Tulip Cheese in Indiana that was suggested was a good choice pared with the locally made Little T baguette that the shop carries. It was nice that I could get a half portion as the full piece would have been too much for my short stay. If you are interested in specialty cheeses and need help with finding what cheeses you like, I would recommend visiting Cowbell to help you figure out your cheese preferences.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Me personally, its the best Italian restaurant. Service was great, sat…read moreoutside, it was a beautiful Saturday late afternoon and the weather was perfect. Great atmosphere. The food was the best thing I had ever eaten. Perfect serving size you'll finish the whole plate lol. Drinks are also bomb bomb This place will definitely be a go to everytime.

Super cozy inside! I got the Pennoni Con Pancetta and added shrimp. I wish it had more sauce to it,…read moreit was pretty dry. The bread that they use for bread service was so delicious and fresh. The garlic bread was yummy too. Service was great..both attentive and fast.