This was one of the first restaurants I visited when I moved to Portland and it is still one of my favourites. The portions are huge, especially if you order a calzone. It is easily as wide as a large pizza pan. However, the long drive and expensive prices may keep some people away. Most plates are $10-$20, but keep in mind that half of that will come home with you for lunch the next day. The drinks are great as well, and there is a bar attached to the restaurant (but far enough away as to allow families to dine in peace). I suggest asking for a table against the back wall near the kitchen. Though you may hear some noise from the kitchen, you will be kept away from the entryway which is easily the worst place to sit. So many people coming and going is very disrupting.
Pros: Good food, Romantic environment, Large portions
Cons: Expensive, Out of the way
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