Caffe Mingo is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

1. Caffe Mingo

8.4
807 NW 21st Ave (btw NW Johnson St & NW Kearney St), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Jimmy D.Jimmy Douglas: Get the Penne al Sugo di Carne. That dish has had me returning here as often as possible, in addition to the unbeatable vibe and friendly staff.

Glenn L.Glenn Le Vernois: The specials were fantastic! The first of many visits!

Greg H.Greg Harned: Best Italian in all of Portland!

Cibo is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

2. Cibo

8.6
3539 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Pizzeria · 21 tips and reviews

catherine D.catherine Dalton: The happy hour $5 margherita pizza is a great deal. The pizza is pretty good and the cocktails are great

PDX P.PDX Pipeline: Good atmosphere, but average food & service. Go to Nostrana for real deal experience.

Philip R.Philip Ragaway: Best popcorn across the street !

Ristorante Roma is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

3. Ristorante Roma

8.0
1216 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Bart R.Bart Rutherford: Authentic food and atmosphere the staff are attentive and friendly. Try the cherry desert and yes the carbonara is fantastic.

Souang T.Souang Tellei: The spaghetti carbonara is SO good.

Stephanie C.Stephanie C: Add a cup of minestrone to your meal for $3. Add lots of salt and then it's delicious! No mushrooms, fortunately.

Justa Pasta Co is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

4. Justa Pasta Co

8.3
1336 NW 19th Ave (at Pettygrove St), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Brennan N.Brennan Novak: Some of the best lasagna I've ever had! Buy some pasta to go as well!

Mike M.Mike Mosher: the garlic chili oil is awesome with any pasta (and even better if you add a chicken breast). the spinach salad is always super fresh, and the iced tea is refreshing.

Marty H.Marty Hope: The lasagna with Italian Sausage was really delicious. However, the lemon vinaigrette tossed in the greens was the standout for me. Simple, delicious obviously freshly made. Yum!

Cameo Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

5. Cameo Cafe

8.6
8111 NE Sandy Blvd (btwn NE 81st & Mason), Portland, OR
Diner · 36 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Bubnis: Love this place! The Long Life soup with seafood is amazing and life changing!

Jeremy W.Jeremy Willcuts: Kimchi and bulgogi beef omelette FTW!

ᴡ L.ᴡ Lee: They close at 3:00 pm. Not open for dinner when we tried

Shari's Cafe and Pies is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

6. Shari's Cafe and Pies

7.5
1453 NE 181st Ave, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Stefano R.Stefano Relli: I like the lunch trio. You can mix and match and end lunch with a slice of pie!

Jake S.Jake Sigo: Don't bother placing a takeout order online. So far 1 out of 3 times they had actually noticed the order before I got here to pick it up.

KristiKristi: Slow service

La Buca is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

7. La Buca

8.0
40 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · Kerns · 14 tips and reviews

Jack A.Jack Allen: Nice variety on menu; fresh, made to order items; savory dishes; calm ambience; convenient location; warm, friendly service and great prices!

Drexler M.Drexler McStyles: Whether its the Polpette or the Alfredo, I always leave with a smile on my face, money in my wallet and the ability to walk, rather than waddle, home. Its all greatly appreciated.

jeff r.jeff reuter: The lemon pie cooler cocktail is so refreshing and great on a hot day.

Piazza Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

8. Piazza Italia

8.4
1129 NW Johnson St (at NW 11th), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Jana S.Jana Schuster: Absolutely amazing. The most authentic restaurant outside of Italy. Try the lasagna!!

Jen W.Jen Weahunt: Favorite Italian restaurant in all of Portland. Terrific/authentic food in a cozy bistro setting.

Randy T.Randy Thio: If you're lucky enough to pop in when they're serving rabbit, I highly recommend it! Read more.

Via Delizia is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

9. Via Delizia

8.3
1105 NW Marshall St (at NW 11th), Portland, OR
Dessert Shop · Pearl · 26 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Stallman: Fantastic place for breakfast. Their scrambles are very good and you can grab some gelato to go.

Sachin T.Sachin Tharakan: Try the Bistecca Classico (flat bread style with sirloin strips on it) and Mediterranean salad with a cup of Alex's caramel latte. Amazing! Yum and to die for.

Chris H.Chris Hough: be careful, if you are heading here for coffee they seem to close the espresso machine way early

Gino's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

10. Gino's Restaurant & Bar

7.6
8051 SE 13th Ave (at SE Spokane St), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott Mount: ice cold tanqueray and tonic, ravioli, clams in wine sauce, aged ny strip, circus posters... i could go on and on. love it!

Elle S.Elle Sims: Get the Caesar salad, it's got just the right amount of dressing!

Danie F.Danie Ferguson: It's a pretty decent sports bar where drinks are poured heavy, lots of video poker.

Interurban is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

11. Interurban

8.8
4057 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR
Gastropub · 51 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim Bayne: Best old fashion EVER! Order the meat plate as an app - and enjoy the drinks

Monty .Monty 🐧: The old fashion is great. And the chop chop salad.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Dogs allowed on the back patio. To get there you have to go around to the back of the building via a gate on the side which is totally cutting through someone's yard. A little strange.

Harlow is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

12. Harlow

8.7
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd (SE 37th Ave), Portland, OR
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Vidura S.Vidura Stich: Fantastic environment and open seating arrangement. Food is truly stellar. Hooray for eating healthy!

LandonLandon: just eat everything

Valerie H.Valerie Huffman: I had the outlaw scramble (I think that's what it was called♡)... with amazing tempeh and quinoa. ... Amazing!!! Can't wait to go back and try everything!!!

Milo's City Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

13. Milo's City Cafe

8.6
1325 NE Broadway St (btwn NE 13th & NE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Nora S.Nora Sulaiman: Everything is amazing, I tried the waffle in breakfast it was crispy as I like❤️

Betsy R.Betsy Richter: Come in for breakfast, sit in Redd's section & give her some attitude. You'll get it back in spades...!

Mark M.Mark Monlux: Always ask what's on the special. Always order what's on the special. And you can't go wrong with the eggs benedict for breakfast - especially if a version of it is on the special.

a Cena Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

14. a Cena Ristorante

8.0
7742 SE 13th Ave (SE Lambert), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

j B.j Be: Always great food. Relaxing ambiance and top notch friendly staff.

Marred J.Marred Jones-Sellick: One of the the best Italian restaurants I have ever been too. Great service, friendly ambiance, and excellent food.

Michelle H.Michelle H.: Consistently some of the best food in the city. I am never, ever disappointed. Get the lobster pasta to share and any entree with scallops.

Elephants Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Portland.

15. Elephants Delicatessen

9.0
115 NW 22nd Ave (Btw W Burnside & NW Davis), Portland, OR
Deli · 81 tips and reviews

Eliot J.Eliot Johnson: Chicken strips with homemade dipping sauce, amazing happy hour, and the tomato orange soup is delectable.

Scott S.Scott Sullivan: Tomato orange soup, best ever

Lia K.Lia Kashuba: Get the walnut pecan bar