Pastini

Lovely spot for people with gluten allergies-although not officially celiac safe! They were able to essentially sub gluten free noodles in almost all of their pasta dishes. I got a spicy shrimp dish with gluten free spaghetti, which was rather tasty! It was even better when my order came out with a pick that indicated that it was gluten free, reassuring me that the kitchen did in fact sub the noodles. I would definitely recommend this place for people with gluten sensitivities who are looking for some decent Italian food! My coworkers (who can eat gluten) also thought the food was great and that their alcoholic drinks were fantastic.

I was in Portland for business and went with some of my colleagues for dinner which was a special night for me. I had a artichoke spinach spread with bruschetta, caesar salad and spicy shrimp fettuccini which were all good. Great atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food. Highly recommended.

I ordered the spaghetti with spicy sausage. It was flavorless and had maybe a tablespoon of meat in the dish. Lots of tomato chunks though There were no utensils included. I had to ask for both utensils and seasonings from the front desk I ordered this via Door Dash to a hotel. It came with zero utensils. Easy enough to deal with at the hotel. The quality though… This was like hospital food. Not awful. But also. I wouldn’t pay more than $6 for this. Unfortunately, I did for this.

I had lunch here with my partner and it was overall a very good experience. We ordered from their lunch specials which were 13$. I got the Pasta & Meatball Bake w/ Caesar Salad & my partner got the Lasagna & the soup of the day (which was tomato basil, it was absolutely delicious). While I’m not entirely a fan of the meatballs, the pasta and their garlic bread was delicious 😋 The atmosphere was a bit loud, the music was a bit loud & mixed with all the other folks with getting lunch, it was a bit overwhelming. However, I would most definitely be returning in the future & trying more items on their menu (maybe even the dessert next time).

It’s nice for a quick casual bite to eat. The wine was spot on and everything was clean and comfortable. However we felt a bit rushed and the pasta was too watery for both of us.

My favorite Italian restaurant hands down!!! There is so much I can choose from because they offer gf pasta! I’m celiac and have had no problems eating here. We had the 13$ lunch special(s) today. Service was quick. Salad crisp and cold and pasta hot and correctly cooked. Portions generous, staff were friendly and treated us well. Highly recommend.

A surprisingly affordable but decent Italian joint near downtown. We came in during the least crowded hour of a very late lunch and early dinner and the food came out nicely quick. The chicken alfredo and meatball carbonara are both the house and our favorites. The garlic bread is also quite good, better with both the alfredo and the carbonara sauce for dip.

Beautiful decor, but even better food! I am Celiac's, so finding a good Italian restaurant can be hard. Their gf pasta tasted no different than regular pasta. (I have tried dozens of options on my own...and this was so amazing I had to ask what brand it was so I could buy it once I got back home.)

Their Garlic Bread is to die for! Quick service and fun slightly fancy but not too serious of a vibe.

grabbed lunch here on a monday afternoon, got there right before the lunch rush. nice, lively ambiance. our server rachel was quick and efficient, and had a great attitude despite the rush. we ordered the baked cheese ravioli and spaghetti carbonara lunch specials, both served with tomato soup and a piece of bread. the meal itself was quite nice, but i felt that it was just a bit bland and the bread would've been better toasted. enjoyable nonetheless, and the food came out pretty quick.

I came to this casual yet cozy italian restaurant with my girlfriend in search of some tasty food. Fortunately, we found it! We ordered the spaghetti carbonara and the fettuccine alfredo with a side of garlic bread. Our plates were clean by the end of our meal. Our waitress was attentive and considerate, and overall everyone was very welcoming! In terms of italian cuisine, Pastini may be the go-to.

I came to Pastini in late December. I honestly had a great experience. Although I came just an hour before closing, I was warmly welcomed by Nick, who also recommended a great local beer that perfectly complemented my meal. The food was delicious, and I appreciated the inviting atmosphere inside the restaurant. Although I'm not sure if I'll be back in Oregon, but I'll definitely be back if I do!

A haiku review: Yum, ceaser salad Perfectly dressed and delish Next up? The pastas The fettuccine So cheesy, incredible Always hits the spot

Just stopped by the Downtown Pastini for lunch, it was excellent! The food and service, perfect like it always has been. This place is very consistent! Right next to the Wednesday Farmers Market at Shemanski Park, you couldn't find a cooler lunch spot. Good prices too! Great waiter, bright Lemon Drop...and ole Downtown sure did look happenin', people were all over the streets... I think we're getting there...

First time to this location. Great fast service. Nice wine list. Many gluten free pasta options. Both my friend and I got fettuccine Alfredo. She got hers with shrimp. It was a delicious garlicky Alfredo. I got a capresse salad. Has outdoor seating and indoor. Went and hour before closing and a more intimate experience.

Walking into this spot, I felt underdressed as it was a bit more upscale (paper napkins so I didn't run) but the bright hostess and stellar server made us feel at home. Now...the food. We ordered the bistro salad and besides the wonderful greens, it was lightly drenched in dressing and adorned with diced tomatoes, bacon, and eggs. Fantastic to the last bite. I love lasagna. This 5 cheese lasagna is SMOTHERED in a brilliant portobello mushroom marinara. The noodles were fat and the cheese abundant! At the end, my wife had ordered some garlic bread which we used to greedily mop up the extra sauce. I would have. Licked the plate if it was appropriate.

Doesn't look at all like the picture of the dish . The winter special . Mostly pasta . No meat . Super disappointing . Won't be back

Decided to check out Pastini after a four hour tour. We were warmly greeted by our server, Stephanie, who was very kind and patient as we needed some time to decide our order. My mother and I decided to split the chicken and white wine sauce and a small Caesar salad. It was a busy Saturday night, so we waited a while for our food, but it was worth it as our food was very good. The sauce on the pasta was super light and not salty. The capers helped add something extra to the broccolini, chicken, and angel hair pasta. I thought it could've used some more garlic and pepper as I like my pasta dishes a little more spicier. However, it still was very good. And I liked that it is a locally owned Italian restaurant. Last, their wine list was a great mix of local and internationally owned wines. I checked out their rosé blend, which was okay by itself, but the food made it even better.

Mmmmmm!!! My mouth waters thinking about their garlic bread. And any pasta dish is going to make you smile and spontaneously hum as you eat. They have great lunch specials and do an amazing job with large group orders if you need to host a group.

I usually love this place! And I order from here regularly. However, tonight I went to eat my tiramisu and there was a very long blonde hair in the inside of the tiramisu. I was disgusted.

We had lunch at this Italian Restaurant in downtown Portland. The $13.00 lunch menu gave you a wide variety of choices. We had the Spaghetti Carbonara and the chicken and vegetable soup. Both were excellent and I highly recommend trying it. The restaurant was pleasant and not too busy for lunch. The decor was elegant, but not over done. Seating was plentiful and spacious. We had a nice glass of Chardonnay also.

Stumbled upon this place while looking for dinner. It was good. The service was great and it was not super busy on a Friday night!

Great food, sense of humor, ambiance, service, reasonable prices, and just overall a great experience. Absolutely recommend.

Updated review Pastini reached out and offered us a full refund which is very kind. Definitely won't be back unless I'm in the area and need a quick dinner but I would highly recommend Pastini increase their portion sizes.

The service was prompt and friendly. The Parisian bread with roasted tomatoes marinara was so tasty. The Shrimp was tender and properly cooked. The carb coma was delicious and definitely worth it. Would definitely go back and would recommend.

I am in town for a work conference and we came here last night! It was fantastic food! The asparagus salad was amazing! We had the meatballs which were slightly dry, the tortolini, butternut squash ravioli and the spicy spaghetti! All of it was great! The service was awesome we had a very patient waiter and he guided us well! We also had the chocolate cake and cookie gelato for dinner it was soooo yummy! The ambience was perfect- great for a Thursday night evening! Would def come back!

Pastini, the little pasta that has a big impact. I ordered the lunch combo menu for $13 which included pasta, bread, and soup. (You can get a salad in lieu of the soup). You definitely want to take advantage of this price point for you are getting your money's worth. I ate the linguini al gorgonzola and it was absolutely sensational. The creamy sauce was perfect with the rest of the pasta dish. The sauce was not watery, but very potent. Each bite had the proper amount of mushrooms and peas to give it some texture. I also ate the ziti with italian sausage, garden vegetables. Again, the mixture of ingredients was the right mixing that led to a wonderful sound in your mouth. The amount of food you get was great because you felt full but not bloated. This is key to a pasta spot. Pastini you bring some italy to the city of Portland.

I came here one evening as a solo date and the ambiance was a very nice, chill place to grab dinner! I had a super sore throat and was unable to speak loudly to anyone, but both the waiter and host were so sweet and understanding. Their menu is quite varied, but I ended up choosing the butternut squash ravioli. The food took a while to come out, and the portion was alright for the price. The ravioli itself was okay. Although it wasn't bad, it was too greasy for me and I felt as if they put way too much cheese into the dish. Overall, the place wasn't bad but I feel like there are better pasta places in downtown Portland.

It wasn't bad. We found this place while walking around downtown Portland. It was good. Not great. It wasn't like... We have to come back good. It was like... we're hungry they're open and the food is fine. Service was great!

Enjoyed the food so much I forgot to take a picture of it before eating it ! My partner and I ordered it for dinner takeout as it was near our hotel. I got spaghetti carbonara and it was sooo delicious and tasted so fresh. The garlic bread was also awesome. Would definitely get it again.

The fettuccini was everyone's favorite. Usually the chicken is always dry and no flavor with the sauce but at Pastini it was a burst of flavor and juicy! I was so shocked because I always get disappointed with adding meat to my pasta. I wish we could've ordered another fettuccini. The sauce was immaculate. The spaghetti with shrimp and tomato sounded good but was just a bunch of oil. It was very hard to eat and hurt my stomach after. Got garlic bread as well and it was burnt and no garlic flavor to it :( Do not recommend. Chicken Caesar Salad, I would recommend! The sauce is lemony and that's what I like when ordering a caesar. The croutons are super crunchy and yummy. If you like it more saucy you should order another sauce. They already give you 2.

Visiting Pastini for the first time was splendid ! In a convenient location, we came to try out Pastini for date night and it surely didn't disappoint . The restaurant itself is beautiful and welcoming along with the staff . Our waitress was kind and accommodating . Not only do they offer pasta of all varieties but their appetizer menu and drink selection was vast as well . The food was exceptional and tasted fresh ! They generously gave us great portion sizes that included a side salad and roll of bread . If you're looking for a pleasant afternoon check out Pastini's ! Our order - - Appetizer : ROASTED ARTICHOKE-SPINACH SPREAD WITH BRUSCHETTA | " Creamy roasted artichoke hearts, garlic, and spinach, blended with Italian cheeses " $9.75 | - Entree : FIVE CHEESE LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE | " Portobello mushrooms, ricotta, fontina, provolone, mozzarella, parmesan " $13 | - BAKED CHEESE RAVIOLI | " Tomatoes, spinach & three cheeses " $13 | served with salad or soup | - Drinks : LUCCA'S LEMONADE | " Absolut Citron, limoncello, lemon soda over ice " $9.75 | - MOJITO | " Muddled organic mint, fresh lime, rum " $ 9.75 |

The service is excellent and the host was so sweet! Super spacious and clean and the food was amazing! My kids loved this place but unfortunately we're located in LA so when we do visit Oregon we will definitely visit again! Thank you for the best experience

Definitely a foodie joint! The spaghetti con gamberetti had a slightly savory/sweet flavor to it. The sauce was awesome to lap up with bread. And the place was beautiful. Can't wait to see it during Spring!

The fettuccine alfredo with shrimp was delicious! It's not the best I've ever had (that was in Pisa), but it was amazing. The staff who answered the phone were great and allowed me to order pickup by phone. Great service and reliable food. Fettuccine Alfredo

The service was amazing! The food was lacking in flavor in my opinion. Also the salad portion was HUGE however it didn't taste like anything! Meaning the dressing was bland, and even adding pickled onions ( which I'm not a fan of) still couldn't save the salad! I did however like the appetizer we ordered the Roasted Artichoke-Spinach Spread with Bruschetta, it was good!

Great dinner and the parmigiana bread was amazing My son had the special - and I had a Cesar salad Both were tasty fresh flavors and delightful.

The food here was amazing! I could have eaten only the Parmesan bread, but everything else was amazing as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I've had pastini plenty of times but never went inside to the restaurant and I wasn't disappointed at all. Hannah my server was excellent. Spaghetti and meatballs: 3.5/5 they had a special for $10. The meatballs were seasoned well and had a good flavor to them, not undercooked or overcooked. The sauce could do well with a little more seasoning but overall a solid meal Ceaser salad: 2.5/5 way too much cheese and dressing, the greens were soggy which was very disappointing Drink, Made Manhattan: 5/5 delicious Overall: 4/5

Ok so I got a little excited about tasting my short rib ravioli before I remembered to take a photo! Had to do a little rearranging on my plate! Ever done that?! It wasn't quite what I was expecting, however. It was hard to tell it had short rib meat in it because the filling was puréed into a paste. If I didn't know what I was eating I don't think I could guess what it was, sadly. Don't get me wrong-it all tasted good, but I don't think it was worth $22. Therefore I don't think I would order it again. My friend had been looking forward to the butternut squash ravioli, and she was not disappointed. I got the tiramisu for desert. It was light and creamy, and not too sweet, which I appreciated. The portion was generous. My friend ordered the chocolate chip cookie with vanilla gelato. She also got one of the Oregon wine specials, which she was happy with. For a chain restaurant, Pastini is nice (a step up from Olive Garden), with tasteful ambiance (we were at the SE 20th & Division location), and our server was attentive and friendly.

During my first visit to Portland, OR.. my sister and I were trying to find good places to eat at near our hotel in Downtown Portland. Pastini was 0.7 miles away so we walked. We were greeted and seated right away. Hostess was welcoming and caring. Our waitress took our drink order right away while we looked over the menu, which had so many great options to decide from. I went with the Linguini Picatta and my sister got the Capavatta Parmesan [not spelled right lol]. Both were VERY good with nice sized portions. I'd recommend eating here if you happen to be in the area.

I asked for my pesto on the side because I like to control the amount of pesto is on my food, it would have been nice to get a message if they couldn't do that, I would have ordered a different meal.

Food is good but very expensive for what you get. Love the Gamboretti. Used to come with a nice little basket of bread... Now just two tiny pieces. Can't see paying high end of $20 anymore. It's good... But not THAT good.

The pastas were yummy! I do think my noodles were a bit chewy but it was ok! However, the spinach & artichoke dip was phenomenal!!! Really good and a perfect addition to whatever entree you choose!

Ambiance and service is great! However, food was very mid level. Pasta was over cooked and slightly on the colder side.

They have quick lunch specials with various pasta dishes and salads. I chose the spaghetti and field greens salad with an order of garlic bread. The spaghetti was good. Had more of a Mediterranean flavor with capers. The salad was very large for a side salad and very flavorful. I also ordered butternut squash ravioli to go but haven't tried it yet. They were short staffed but the waiters were hustling and friendly. Would recommend.

Still consistent! Can't remember when I ate here last, but I know the first time I ate here was over 30 years ago. Food is very good and reasonably priced. It was convenient for us and that's how I'd recommend it, if you're in the neighborhood it's a pretty good place to eat.

Amazing GF penne. Highly recommended!!! Server was great and so were the drinks. Definitely will go back the next time I'm in Portland

Very good Italian food found near our hotel. It was both reasonably priced and made with fresh quality ingredients. Nice to see a lot of GF options (even in pastas) and their garlic bread is stupendous.

Welcoming staff greeted us at the door. Since we previously tried to go to Pastini before, only to be met with long lines, we decided to go on meatball Monday... and early to beat the crowds. We were successful, and each enjoyed a cup of the soup of the day, which was a hearty bean/sausage soup, and a large plate of spaghetti and meatballs.... paired with garlic bread. An extensive wine list was present...featuring wines from Italy and the Pacific Northwest. I enjoyed a glass of Merlot. Sadly, we were too full to enjoy dessert, but we will make it a point to revisit this place in the near future and save room for dessert.

Good choices. Plus a gluten free pasta menu. Great ambiance! Location downtown near a lot of shopping and other trendy places.

I'm so glad we found this restaurant! Having settled in at our hotel, we started chatting about dinner. There were a ton of options literally within a block or two of our hotel but we decided to brave the cold and wind to walk a bit farther for Pastini. It was a great choice. Immediately upon entering, we were enveloped in a welcoming hug of warm air and garlic. There was another couple in front of us, and the young man working the host stand acknowledged us and told us he'd be with us in a minute. He came back a few times to update us on the table he was clearing for us, and apologizing for the wait. In reality, we were only standing there maybe three or four minutes, but I did appreciate his friendliness and kept telling him apologies weren't necessary. I knew immediately I was going to order the Linguini Pesto Pollo ($16.75) and a beer to warm me from the inside out. My husband ordered the Spaghetti Siciliano ($16.75) and added a meatball. He also ordered the inside-warming beer. The restaurant was busy, so it took a bit of time for our food to get to us, but we were okay with that. We were in a warm restaurant that smelled of lovely garlic and cooking, our waiter (Michael B) was friendly and helpful, and we were sipping some delightful beers. We were in no rush (though the restaurant was close to closing, the staff never made it feel like they were pushing us out, which we definitely appreciated.) The food was so worth the wait! Not only were the servings massive, the pastas were freshly cooked and the sauces bursting with flavor. The plates were served with two small pieces of bread, which was a bummer, but I really did *not* need more bread for my face at that point. Really. The pesto pasta was so delicious. The sauce was a bit nutty, which was enhanced by the freshly grated parmesan loaded on top. I loved the slight tangy bite that the artichoke hearts provided, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I didn't notice the red peppers so much, but that's okay. My husband was making yummy noises over his plate of pasta, which came with Kalamata olives, a mix of fresh and sundried tomatoes, capers and feta cheese. We did share a chuckle over the meatball (it was much smaller than expected), but he said even that had really good flavor. Michael was attentive, offering beer refills when we got low, and answering questions about the dessert menu when we expressed curiosity (we ended up passing on a shared dessert, being fully full of the pasta, bread and beers). Definitely would recommend this restaurant! We're looking forward to dining here again on our next trip to Portland.

The service was really friendly. I had the Tortellini Gorgonzola, which was probably my favorite and my friend had the pesto they really loved that.

The restaurant has lunch specials. The specials is affordable and delicious. The dessert is also my favorite. The restaurant is very tidy and beautiful. The staff is also kind and nice. Thank you for your service.

This was one of my favorite restaurants I tried in Portland. There was a waitlist when I went, so I left my phone number with the host. I was told I would get a text when my table was ready. I left the restaurant and walked around the block. I waited over half an hour, and I still did not receive a text. When I returned to the restaurant, there were many tables available. Had I not checked in again, I'm not sure if I would've ever received a text. Aside from the poor coordination, our server was so friendly and sweet! She was very cheerful, which boosted our experience. I ordered a side of garlic bread, which was standard. I ordered the Linguini Piccata, which came with two small pieces of bread. The bread was fresh and warm. The pasta was one of the best I've had; there was fresh lemon flavor. The chicken was a bit dry, but not too bad. I would absolutely come back for their pasta!

Overall, we enjoyed our food! Restaurants has a very nice vibe and we got seated pretty quickly despite being super busy. Pasta was good and comes with 2 bread, but I wouldn't say it's out of this world. Although, we really liked our desert! The tiramisu is very soft and packaged nicely for to go. The chocolate tartufo was very warm and the ice cream was creamy. Service was great and the staff is super friendly! Would come again if I'm in the area!

Great place for families and those needing a decent dinner at not a crazy price. Traditional Italian American food.