Portland's 4 favorite spots to find affordable Italian fare

24th & Meatballs | Photo: Pearl P./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Italian spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Loveverona Pizza & Pasta

Next up is downtown's LoveVerona Pizza & Pasta, situated at 218 S.W. Harvey Milk St. With 4.5 stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp, the food stand and Italian spot, serving pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Yelper Rosaline J. wrote, "We got two pizzas and a pasta to share between three people. The carbonara came baked to perfection, still piping hot. It was creamy and the perfect indulgent snack after a night out."

2. Bari Food Cart

Foster-Powell's Bari Food Cart, located at 5205 S.E. Foster Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap food truck and Italian spot five stars out of 41 reviews.

The cart dishes up items like panzerotti — fried mozzarella and chopped tomatoes in a calzone-like casing. The eatery also offers cannolis and cakes.

3. 24th & Meatballs

24th & Meatballs, an Italian and New American spot that offers sandwiches and more in Kerns, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 274 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2341 N.E. Glisan St. to see for yourself.

The restaurant serves up an assortment of heroes, paninis, pasta and polenta, as well as chocolate chip cookies and Nutella brownies.

4. Caffe Umbria

Over in Pearl District, check out this outpost of the popular chain Caffe Umbria, which has earned four stars out of 226 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Italian spot, which offers coffee and more, by heading over to 303 N.W. 12th Ave.

The cafe and wholesale coffee roaster offers Italian-style espresso, baked goods and a variety of savory eats, including paninis and pizza.

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