Il Fornaio
115 NW 22nd Ave., Portland OR 97210
Italian. The Oregon outpost of this California chain is well-liked for its rustic Italian decor and wonderful bread, which is also sold to take home. Best bets are the standbys such as delectable thin-crusted pizza. Four private rooms make this a good spot for business functions.
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Pazzo Ristorante
627 SW Washington St., Portland OR 97205
Italian. This Portland hotel restaurant offers standout Italian classics in the heart of downtown. Familiar pasta dishes receive new life with fresh ingredients and special touches that add just the right oomph. Enjoy the consistently good antipasti and seafood dishes next to the open kitchen or in the sit-in wine cellar.
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Red Star Tavern & Roast House
503 SW Alder St., Portland OR 97204
American. Chef Rob Pando's hotel restaurant offers creative takes on American regional food. The signature roast chicken with iron-skillet cornbread leaves nothing to regret, but neither does a foray into lesser-traveled country. Favorites from the south, southwest and New England grace the menu and are mixed with impunity. Yankee pot roast with chestnut dumplings? If it works, why not?
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Serratto
2112 NW Kearney, Portland OR 97210
Italian. Polished Serratto serves Northwest-influenced Italian food in its high windowed dining room. Understated pastas featuring fresh regional ingredients are a fixture on the rotating menu and a sure bet. Seasonal grilled meats are also a must-have.
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