Bella Gioia

Bella Gioia probably does not need introducing to many a Portlanders but we went to try it out for the first time this weekend. We left with tastebuds a dancing, tummies smiling and knowing there is another place to indulge in. (Portland is never short of great restaurants. We are definitely a foodie city) Located on Everret St, right next to Utrecht ( heart heart heart!), the restaurant itself is a vast open space with huge wooden ceiling beams. The wait has a thick Italian accent, as does the prep cooks in the back who were all rolling Italian while they cut up vegetables in the back. Photographs of items you should try when you go (the prices are very reasonable!):

Romana Pizza

Polenta with different cheeses

Selection of anti-pasta meats. (OH MY GOD, SO GOOD)

Did I mention this place is quaint?

Spring time in the Pearl