This place is one of the most over rated restaurants in Portland. The owner, Lisa Schroder, must have a great public relations person, cause this place sure does get a lot of undeserved attention.

There are sooooo many better Italian restaurants, don't waste your time with this one.

Our waitress was one of the best I have ever had in Portland. I think her name was Stephanie. She was energetic, fun, had perfect recommendations and made our dining experience memorable and fun! The food was incredible, very flavorful and great proportions!

We went there recently for my mom's birthday. This one waitress who was not serving us walked by our table continually with the worst expression on her face and glared at us several times. Our waiter commented: Did you enjoy your appetizers? My mom replied: "Oh yes, the bread was wonderful". The waiter then said: "No, I meant your drinks".

If they don't want to serve alcohol, then don't serve it. That goes for many restaurants in Portland: What is WITH this city and drinking? So many people here get so hot and bothered/and or offended when people order drinks. We also noticed that while we were eating, several workers were standing at the bar looking right at us and talking - probably gossiping. It reminded all of us of a high school cafeteria and why you never choose to eat inside of one.

Needless to say, we will not be back.

Nice old bar seating and excellent food! Try one of their homemade vodka drinks! Bartenders always nice to visit with. Cant beat the prices.. lasagna and calamari are the best.

I have never written a review but due to the bad experience we had a Mama Mia I felt compelled to write one. I ordered the eggplant parmagiana. It was breaded and fried and burned then covered with sauce. It was inedible. My daughter ordered the child's ravioli. For $5 she received one ravioli about 2 inches in diameter. When the waiter breezed by and asked "how was our dinner"? I responded "terrible". He just turned and left. I couldn't believe it. We didn't see him again until he bought the check. We were with another mother and daughter and on our way to see Wicked so I didn't make a fuss but cannot see how they are still in business, especially in this economic climate.