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Ernesto's Italian

Ernesto's Italian

8544 SW Apple Way, 97225, Portland, United States

Pizza • Cheese • Italian • European


"That was the second time I was with Ernesto. The first time was at the end of 2020, so dine in was no option, but they had takeout that I enjoyed. One big thing is that I can't eat cheese, fortunately there are many ways that don't have cheese. This time I left, I celebrated a milestone with my wife who was great. There is a PLENTY of options from the menu, I would probably say that there are too many. But if you are looking for the classic Italian restaurant with the choice of food, ambience and feeling, this is the place. They are not the big chains like Olive Garden or The Old Spaghetti Factory, but they have to compete with them. Thank you. All you order includes unlimited Focaccia bread. But here there is a dilemma; the hearty bread is simply served. There is no sauce or even butter. Now you probably don't need more fat in the Focaccia, but the bread is still much dry without coming with it. I ordered a bowl of marinara that was delicious, but only for that was an additional $3. Also the prices in the menu are incomplete or incorrect. I ordered Ravioli and Spaghetti while she ordered Chicken Alfredo. After the paper menu, it should cost $19. But the bill came to $20 per... It's a little thing, but as a customer it's not very helpful to bring me back. Even at the price of $19 containing a soup or salad, I think that the price is justified (bread, soup/salad, and duck). The environment is like a classic restaurant, and so many of these chains really do not understand the need for the feeling and ambience that a restaurant offers like this. If you like Italian food, it's worth trying. But it's not cheap. The food was delicious, the service was good, the ambience is unique, and the location is out of the way?. Take this, but you want."