Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Because I have hearing problems I asked for a table in a corner and was cheerfully accommodated. Food was excellent and portions huge. I come from an area in New Jersey with a large Italian population and many excellent neighborhood restaurants. Monty's reminded me of them. The room was large, high ceilings and attractive. read more

DELISH!! Our friends have been recommending Monty's to us for a while due to their large portions and friendly environment. They definitely did not disappoint! my vodka pasta was amazing, and i have enough for another meal or two afterward. Staff was friendly and had great recommendations. Building was so cute, and there were many smiling people to fill the space. read more

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Very tasty Italian American classics that come in sizable portions. Vodka penne and linguini Alfredo felt like perfected childhood dishes that really hit the spot. The calamari was also nicely fried and the tiramisu was huge with deep espresso flavors. The mozzarella sticks were just okay we thought the breading/seasoning could be improved. Otherwise, service, drinks and vibes were all perfect for a weekend comfort meal. Will need to try the classic meatball and spaghetti red sauce next time. read more

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First time at Monty's Red Sauce! I like the interior design with the portraits on the wall as well as the green color scheme. The restaurant is spacious! The server was super helpful and attentive. I enjoyed the linguine primavera, but it was a bit too salty and oily for my personal preference. Overall, I would return again and try the wine. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I really wanted to like Monty's but I was disappointed by the food. The focaccia bread would've been better if it was warm/toasted. I didn't love my squid ink pasta the flavors were odd because it was sour but that's a personally preference. service was good! calamari was also good--can't mess that up. Kinda pricey for a disappointing experience. read more

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Environment: It was super busy but the area had high ceiling and had a bunch of seats for big and small parties, too. Staff: friendly and attentive Food: 1. I got the spaghetti with meatballs and the meatballs were super tender and they give you 3 large big ones, too! The pasta was cooked nicely and the sauce was very good and mixed well! I guess one downside was that the meatball spices were a bit too heavy for me that I needed some water but other than that, it was good. 2. I was able to get a bite of my friend's tiramisu and it was really nice, soft, strong in flavor, and it was a nice slice that you can technically share with 3-4 people! read more

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My family and I went to Monty's on a Thursday night with a reservation and got seated quickly even though half of our party hadn't arrived yet. We were quickly checked on by our waitress as soon as we sat down. We ordered a few different appetizers and drinks to start. I would recommend the arancini. We didn't realize how HUGE the portions were for main dishes so keep that in mind. I ordered a chicken parmesan and could barely finish it. I found the chicken to be slightly dry for my taste but I really enjoyed the mushroom ravioli. If you're willing to share family style or take home leftovers this was a solid Italian style meal in a cute restaurant and neighborhood! read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Finally made my way to Monty's and I cannot wait to go back and try different dishes! The food is delicious and tasteful. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Penne vodka and Linguine Alfredo alle Limone - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute spot for a date night or girls night. We tried a variety of dishes and cocktails and enjoyed pretty much everything- only exception was the breaded chicken added to one dish which was a bit dry. The vodka penne had a delicious sauce and was perfectly cheesy, and we enjoyed the focaccia and mozzarella sticks. The tiramisu was tasty and a massive portion. Cocktails were well-balanced. Friendly service and reasonable prices for the portions make this a spot I'll return to many times. read more

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The people keep hyping up Monty's, so I was glad that I was asked out on a date here a few weeks ago. Given how popular this place has remained, we were smart to arrive early and wait in line. Definitely bring an umbrella if you plan to do the same on a rainy day, we got soaked! Once the staff open up, folks are brought in and seated pretty quickly unless there is a wait. I really enjoyed the space, clearly converted from former warehouses or large workshops. The entry with the curtained off privacy is great for bad weather and also keeping guests seated focused on dining. We were thankful to sit at a window-side table, and, in the summer I imagine they open fully. The staff have good N/A and normal drink options for anyone, and we settled on a few of the N/A since we are trying to keep our intake down. After ordering calamari and our main meals, I was so surprised to see the size of the mains. The hostess confirmed that the vibe is more American-influenced Italian dining, which many families probably enjoy. Truthfully, a table for two would likely be comfortable with an entrée, main, and dessert to share. read more

First time at Monty's. Came here on a whim, so didn't have reservations. But they were able to sit 3 of us right away. It was right when they opened for dinner at 5. The service was impeccable. The food and wine were delicious. I got the linguini Alfredo and the pasta was so good, as was the sauce. The vibe is very Harry Styles visits Portland. Will definitely be back. Cute idea for date night! read more

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Having grown up and lived in NJ for 40 years, I was excited to try Monty's Red Sauce since their menu items were inspired by Italian restaurants in NJ famous for all things marinara and mozzarella. Inside is large and spacious with lots of booths separated by cute red & white checked cafe curtains. It is bright and charming, a family vibe. Service was friendly and efficient. Menu was limited but definitely something for everyone - and very reasonably priced. You won't find basic pasta dishes ridiculously overpriced like at most Italian restaurants in Portland. This is a casual, affordable, family restaurant Thank-you, Monty's! We ordered the burrata for an appetizer that came with some arugula and toasted Italian bread. It was good, nothing exceptional, but we weren't expecting it to be more than it was. Burrata needs no glorification, it's delicious as is. . For dinner, I chose the chicken parmesian as that is classic east coast, NJ Italian. The chicken breast was pounded thin, breaded and fried, topped with marinara and mozzarella. It was enough for 2 people or two meals! Very tasty. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the accompanying spaghetti which was overcooked and tasteless. No bite to it at all. My friend ordered the penne la vodka with sausage and it was clearly the star of the night. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was rich and flavorful, enhanced by the spicy ground sausage. I will go back just for this dish! Although I would have loved to check out their tiramisu, we were too full to order dessert. Next time! read more

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The best chicken masala I've ever had! We first had reservations for six people, but they were so nice and they let us added a few more people and it was just amazing. The service is top-notch. We came here for my mother-in-law's birthday and were not disappointed. They had a wonderful kids menu which our kids ordered off of and loved everything. It felt like we were on vacation. Such a welcome here vibe like you were a guest at someone's house! We will be coming back for suer. Such a great place for families and big gatherings! read more

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Considering how their original sister restaurant, Montelupo Market, is one of my favorite restaurants in town, I've left Monty's both times feeling like it should really be a lot better. The dishes here are just bland. Not terrible, but just lacking flavors. The butter lettuce salad somehow didn't taste like much. The blue cheese dressing surprisingly added nothing to it, barely even blue cheesy. The calamari and burrata a similar meh story. For a restaurant with Red Sauce is the name, the red sauce here is super plain. Doesn't stick to the pasta hardly at all. The meatballs were really the only thing I've had here that had some decent flavor. It seems their trying the old American formula that enormous portion sizes equal good food, but I'm not falling for it. I will say the portion sizes are fair for the prices. The inside is nicely done and gets great afternoon light. Special shout out to the mid/late 80's music they had playing on a recent visit. The service and has always been friendly. But with Gino's and La Cena so nearby, this would be my 3rd place go-to for Italian in Sellwood. read more

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I stood here being ignored by the servers for like 12 mins ? not sure why, if it was because i was by myself. host stand said doordash people go upstairs but i wasnt a door dash i was a in store pick up thru their website. after being ignored i approached the bar asking for help, met with rude looks. i get my food and they didn't give me any silverware for a to go order. when i got my food, i ordered the chicken parm and the cheese sticks. the cheese sticks were absolutely crispy and aesthetic but had no flavor. the chicken parm was also perfectly crispy and fresh but had 0 flavor. no garlic no oregano no pazazz. if the food would've been at least average i wouldn't even care the staff was so rude. the place looks like somewhere you'd want to hang and drink and wine but it was all bad vibes and overpriced Prego fake dishes. read more

Delicious food and ginormous servings! You for sure could share a portion, but why? It's even better as leftovers the next day! Service was good, wine was good. Nice to have an old school type Italian joint in the hood! read more

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I came here on a Friday night with a reservation for 8pm. It was pretty busy so I'm glad we had the reservation. It's a spacious restaurant so it didn't feel cramped. There are a lot of negative reviews focused on the staff. And I would admit our waitress was not very friendly but she took our order and brought our food. So I don't really care. She did the important stuff. I ordered the focaccia plate, Cesar salad, ravioli bolognese and the tiramisu. Everything was great. The Caesar salad was shockingly super delicious and we ordered the small to share and it was a lot for three people. Focaccia was great but that's expected. And the ravioli did not disappoint. However, I would recommend you do not miss out on the tiramisu. It was dreamy and I have never had it so good. read more

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Went here for date night. Loud room. Food was mediocre. soggy salad, decent focaccia. Pasta was overcooked. Drinks were strong. Waitstaff was absolute crap. read more

The chicken parm is the best in Portland in my opinion. Large portions, fresh pasta and solid service. It's not sexy but very good and a solid meal in Sellwood. read more

This was our first time at Monty's, the portions were nice and big. The meatballs and polenta were VERY rich, buttery and yummy! We also ordered the fried ravioli which were super creamy. We went on a weekday and had no problem getting a table without a reservation but it did start to get busier after we sat down. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Polenta and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had dinner at Monty's Red Sauce - we tried the spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp linguini, and a Caesar salad. The pasta dishes were good, especially the red sauce -- super flavorful. The Caesar was just ok, nothing special. Overall, solid meal, but will try more pasta places before coming back. Our server was very friendly and attentive. read more

This is such bland food. I can't believe I paid $30 for your chicken Parm and spaghetti. Way over salted, the spaghetti taste like a leftovers. My meal was really bad. That said the only thing that shine was your eggplant Parmesan. My wife loved it, but it was ruined with the flavorless spaghetti. I'm not wanting to criticize a restaurant but you gotta do better. I'll admit I did this through DoorDash. But I doubt that impacted it too much. The spaghetti they have in their pictures look so much better than what I got. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - These are not leftovers. This is the chicken Parm. The chicken was extremely tough. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food and service was a 100/10. The server was amazing. It did take a bit for us to get our food but that was because we had a party of 10 read more

Highlight of the evening was definitely the gnocchi bolognese, soft, pillowy & packed with savory flavor! Paired it with the lightly sweet Sophia Loren & it was delicious. Very cute inside, we snagged a cozy corner booth. Loved that even though the restaurant was packed it wasn't overly noisy. Don't skip the cookie case on the way out! read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - The Sophia Loren - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Wife and I had our first date in the Sellwood area on Milwaukie near Bybee at an amazing Mexican place that is no longer there (Iron Horse). On this, the 26th anniversary of our first date I looked for a place to take my wife in the same area. There were many places to choose from, but Monty's Red Sauce stood out to me. Patterned after the great Italian places of New Jersey, it seemed to be just the place for us. We walked into the place, which sits in the same strip of shops as the Moreland Theater and the Limelight. It was busy and we thought we messed up by not having a reservation. We were seated however and as we perused the menu we were glad we did. The Wife ordered the Chicken Parm which comes complete with a full serving of spaghetti, it was obvious that there would be leftovers. I had the Baked Cheese Ravioli Bolognese, and it was amazing. The menu was chock full of must try items and we will be visiting many more times to get to the bottom of our list. As good as food is, the service was amazing. Attentive without being annoying, and everyone looked to be happy to be serving. We were surprised when we found out that Monty's had only been open about six months. It was running smoothly like a well-seasoned operation. read more

Go here!! This place is the italian american spot every neighborhood needs - the portions were generous, pasta was delicious, and calamari was a pleasant surprise. We ordered eggplant Parmesan, as well as the baked ravioli with meatballs added - it was a feast and today the leftovers are just as good. The restaurant is clean and well lit and we appreciate it that we could hear each other easily. The service was solid as well. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Eggplant parmesan that came with spaghetti; garlic foccacia, and baked ravioli with added meatballs - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

So good! Made a reservation for a weeknight which was totally not necessary. But super easy so might as well. They have a large menu with many tasty pastas. I wanted to try them all but a girl does not have an endless stomach or wallet. I got the vodka sauce pasta and added chicken. The serving is very big. Lots of chicken! Although it was a bit dry as thin breaded chicken typically is. Would've liked grilled chicken more. I tried my friends pesto pasta and didn't care for it much (as a pesto lover). The staff was friendly. The prices are a bit on the higher side so I was not inclined to purchase dessert or a starter. The inside is very cute with lots of seating. Definitely want to come back. read more

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Made an early dinner reservation and the place quickly filled up so highly recommend a reservation. Service was great! Pasta was good and seems like bigger portion than the sister restaurant. We loved the garlic bread and our most favorite (surprisingly) was the lemon cheesecake! Nice wine options too! read more

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A large open (can I say cavernous?) space with tall ceilings which can seem overwhelming at first, but paired with good lighting and fairly compact menu.... it works. When the place is full- as it was on our visit - it can get pretty loud in here, but that doesn't detract from the casual but somehow charming ambiance. It's "family friendly" and there's a lot of groups with kids in here so don't expect a refined dining experience (just being honest). That said, we three adults nevertheless had a great evening all around, with a super attentive waiter, pro servers who knew which dishes to clear and when (a rarity in PDX) and every one of our requests answered. There's a fairly brief wine and beer list, but Monty's has a nice selection of cocktails (I totally recommend the Cheap Thrills, a gin and herbsaint mix that should be on everyone's summer drink list). Our food came out hot and nicely plated, and between the Baked Ravioli Bolognese (enhanced by a perfect beef and pork ragu) , the Meatballs with Polenta (super fluffy and rich) and the Short Ribs (melt in your mouth) it was tough to choose a favorite; all were delightful. If there was a misstep, it would be the Butter lettuce salad, a promising mix of greens, fried pancetta and blue cheese, all of which got doused in way too many buckets of ranch dressing. I should probably knock a star off for that, but our group still downed that plate in total and declared it delish, so I'll let it slide. And we were simply too full for desert. Monty's turned out to be a super nice spot for casual Italian --- and if you're not looking for something intimate, a good option for most groups. read more

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We heard about this place through yelp and lived the area, so headed over after antiquing. The atmosphere is great and airy and the servers are very attentive. Food was wonderful as were the mocktails. I was so intrigued by the meatballs and polenta in the yelp photos, I knew I had to order it. I loved it, but was expecting a more traditional polenta whereas this was very light and creamy without the mouthfeel I expected. Good nonetheless. My husband had baked cheese ravioli and loved it. We look forward to returning to try other items. Also, we felt that they focaccia bread should've been served warm. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Meatballs and polenta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Monty's is a newer restaurant In sellwood. I've been here a few times now and each time I have the same experience. The food is great, the service sucks. I recommend getting a reservation, they are on resy. They have you put a card down and it is $15 per person if you don't show up. When you sit down the restaurant is cute. The paintings and artwork are nice, the decor is cute. Your server will come by, and act as if you stepped on their cat's tail. You'll order something, and it'll be out. And that's fine, but they will make it seem like you asked for something so terrible. Food portions are huge. You could easily share a plate or do family style. Our server never came back so we sat for a long time after dinner. This was nice in the sense I enjoyed my company, but not in the sense that our server was mia and another server closed us out. So for the staff, I'd probably not recommend Monty's. There are plenty of good restaurants who have great staff in the area read more

Might have been better in person. It looked like a large place but needed to do take out. The salad my husband said was very tasty and definitely generous. The chicken Parm was also very generous. I should've heated it up some so again it was good, just could be better maybe fresh out of the oven. Many other items on the menu to try too.will try again hopefully in person. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Big salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came to dinner here with high expectations. Calamari was perfectly cooked. Burrata salad was great. Entrees were big. Like its double portions. But the taste was just actually so so. Nothing bad...nothing great. Totally good Italian restaurant. Nice and solid. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We went here for my birthday on August 27th. Let me start by saying the food is delicious. The service on the other hand.... Our server not once asked us how anything was, she couldn't drop off food and drinks fast enough. To ask for anything it seemed to be a burden. We bought a bottle of wine for the 6 of us and let me tell you that bottle sat empty on the table the entire evening. When we wanted to order another glass our server was never around. We attempted to stop another server on their way back to the bar area, and she rolled her eyes and made us feel like a burden so much so we were just like never mind we don't need anything. It was honestly a little bizarre. After it was all done we had a $400+ conveniently gratuity was already included and not so much of a thank you for coming in, or anything being said for that matter. She just dropped off the check and off she went. We are an Italian family and to embody the culture of energy and good food... the service did not reflect that at all. With how delicious the food was the service is doing this place a huge disservice. read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - Short rib and creamy polenta. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food, from the fried mushroom ravioli and focaccia appetizers, to the main courses is uniformly excellent, and the portions plentiful. There are many vegetarian offerings, which is not surprising for such a pasta-forward menu, but still welcome. The drink and wine list is extensive. Service is efficient, but not obtrusive. The only downside? NO COFFEE. We've dined in many Italian restaurants from coast-to-coast, and quite a few in Europe, and we've never experienced one that didn't offer coffee and espresso dopo cena (after dinner). If the owner or manager is reading this: Buy an espresso machine. La Marzocco Linea Classic is the top of the line commercial choice. Teach your staff how to use it. Open a wholesale account with Coava. Reply here when you're up & running, and we will be back. Ciao, for now. read more

I gave Monte's a try at the insistence of a co-worker. Since the closing of Portofino I have had a void to fill, and Monte's did just that! The Ravioli Bolognes was amazing, as was the Gnocchi. The calamari appetizer is as good as they come, yet hard to find, not rubbery or over breaded.....just right. We split the brick sized portion of Tiramisu, again as good as it gets. The service was perfect, making sure we were taken care of yet not overbearing. The only thing that was less than average were my drinks. I ordered a double neat, and I received either EXACTLY a double if not a tad short. I expect a minimum of two fingers in a highball glass, this was more like 1.5. As expected, parking is a challenge especially for a wheelchair user. And yes, the table had the ever important knee clearance. I plan on being a semi-regular, nice work Monte's read more

Monty’s Red Sauce - The Tiramisu was outstanding, and large! Yes! - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If you're looking for family friendly Italian dining without the white table cloth, this is the spot. The food is excellent. Amazing flavor. The portions are huge. One plate is big enough to feed two easily. You def get a bang for your buck. The service was fantastic. Lauren is a gem and helped us so much yesterday when we walked in. She's a great example of a manager. The wait staff was fantastic as well. We got a bunch of different things to try and everything was exceptional. We will absolutely be back. Great family spot. Not so much for date night but enjoyable either way. 10/10 Thank you for having us. read more

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Food was soooo good & hearty, attentive service. Ambience is fun but casual. Staff is well trained. And food is sooooooo good.

First time eating at Monty's and it was a home run. Service was awesome and helpful with our selections The food came out hot, great portions and was delicious Dessert was out of this world The restaurant layout was very open and the high ceilings add to the atmosphere. A little noisy and could be reduced with more noise damping material. We will be back read more

Great food and service. If you are craving some solid Italian food, check it out. The drink and desert menu was epic. read more

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