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The best Italian restaurants in Portland, according to TripAdvisor

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PORTLAND, Ore. (STACKER) — The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country’s rich political and geographic diversity.

Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north — combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.

With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of “The Boot.”

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Portland on TripAdvisor. See if your favorite trattoria made the list:

30. Justa Pasta Co

29. Portofino

28. Il Terrazzo

27. Gino’s Restaurant & Bar

26. Renata

25. Dove Vivi

24. Cibo

23. Piattino

22. Il Solito

21. Ciao Vito

20. Gallo Nero

19. The Old Spaghetti Factory

18. Clarklewis

17. 3 Doors Down

16. Fillmore Trattoria

15. Verdigris

14. Bar Mingo

13. Lucca

12. Gilda’s

11. Pastini

10. Mama Mia Trattoria

9. Pastini

8. Ken’s Artisan Pizza

7. Serratto

6. Nostrana

5. Ava Gene’s

4. a Cena Ristorante

3. Caffe Mingo

2. Piazza Italia

1. Mucca Osteria