Moved to Portland 5 years ago. These are my most frequented recommendations.
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This place is so charming! We’ve been several times and the food is always incredible and creative. I also love that the half portions of pasta so you can try many items on the menu.
Luce
Great pasta at a good price. They also have an awesome market for grabbing some goodies and gits. Get the tiramisu!!!
Montelupo Italian Market
I had the loveliest birthday dinner here. The food was so creative and the service was truly the best.
Ava Gene's
Amazing pies and desserts. Get. the cream puffs or any cream pie, my favorite is the chocolate.
Lauretta Jean's
I always stop in if I'm nearby - great for specialty food items, wine and gifts. We go to the tomato fest they host every year. Also be sure to check out their McMinneville location.
Wellspent Market
Super good food! Love their new vodka distillery location I also have listed.
Kachka
Charming bar with a great selection of small plates and seafood. Had an amazing birthday dinner, don't skip the dumplings!
Kachka Fabrika: Distillery & Zakuski Bar
Lovely bar downtown - great spot for date night or meeting up with friends for wine and small plates.
Bar Diane
Delicious! Fun to share a bunch of plates with a group.
Takibi
Best pizza in Portland! They only make so many pizzas a night so go early, there will be a line. But worth it!
Gracie’s Apizza
Such a cute little italian sandwich shop in SE. The rainbow cookies are so so good!
Sebastiano's
Awesome sandwiches. No delivery so I always try to stop by if I'm around.
The Baker's Mark
Very very good pizza! They also have a lot of grab and go market items.
The Focacceria by Montelupo
Favorite coffee in Portland and they have several locations around the city.
Roseline Coffee
Amazing hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows and the chocolate chip cookes are so so good. (I usually get them at the farmer's market). Also love getting their chocolate bars for gifting.
