Terrazza Restaurant — Restaurant in Portland

When you make your way up the winding road to the crumbling parking lot and continue up the footpath to the restaurant, you’ll find a sandwich board with specials. Mmm, you may think to yourself, that dish sounds lovely. It’ll really hit the spot on this warm summer day. You go into the restaurant to find no one at the host stand. Instead, a barely noticeable sign instructs you to head toward the bar to be seated. The staff seems almost surprised to see you and tells you to just sit anywhere you’d like. You do, and shortly after seating yourself, you are given some water and a menu. The menu is confusing because one side looks like a lunch menu, but it’s just a continuation of the other side. It turns out there is just a single “all-day menu,” kind of like a Denny’s. A disinterested waitress ambles over and asks you what you’d like to eat, which also reminds you of Denny’s. You ask about the specials and are informed that there aren’t any. You mention that there is a sign out front that lists several specials and are told that it’s from last night. Disappointed, you order the caesar salad and scallops, even though you are wary of any menu that lists the exact quantity of scallops to expect along with a measurement of scallop size no one outside of the industry will understand. After starting on your acceptable, if uninspiring salad, you notice that the waitresses have started eating their own lunch at a table across from you. At noon. You’ve never seen this before in anything other than a fast food restaurant, and realize immediately what a terrible idea this is for both the customers and the staff. Customers don’t want to interrupt the staff during their meal, so they must sit and wait to be served. Staff don’t want to ignore the customers, so they feel obliged to uncomfortably look over their shoulders periodically to see if anyone is shooting them the evil eye. When your waitress is halfway through her lunch, your scallops arrive. They are absolutely average, with the saddest-looking asparagus you’ve seen outside of a buffet hot bar laying limp under them. The saffron rice has less flavor than those from a store-bought pouch, and the balsamic glaze drizzled over everything is a mistake. You leave seventy United States Dollars poorer and wonder how so much went so...

I love a good prixe-fixe menu & this 4 course dinner didn't disappoint! My dinner partner and I braved the cold weather & the decent walk to the entrance of the building, that sits on a golf course. We made our way into the large bar area that has a long bartop & ample seating, & a total of 4 tvs. We were greeted right away & given the regular menu & special winter menu. Drink order were taken & returned promptly. I had a white wine & my partner chose one of the specials, a Winter Paloma that I didn't immediately see on the board. Once food orders were placed (vegetable soup, mixed salad, stuffed mushrooms, lasagna, penne vodka, mousse, tiramisu) a bowl of huge hot garlic knots were brought to the table. These guys were absolutely amazing! So much that were fighting for the buttery, garlic parmesan deliciousness that pooled at the bottom of the bowl. When I pulled it apart, they were so soft inside that it looked like mozzarella cheese. We debated on a second serving but we wanted to leave room for the other courses. The soup is a tomato base & so hearty with its various ingredients. I went with house Italian creamy dressing for the salad. Which was refreshing, crisp & the dressing had a tang to it. Stuffed mushrooms were great too. My dining partner doesn't usually care for them but they were gobbled up by the both of us, making sure to swirl every piece in the butter sauce. I've never been to Italy, but I'm sure these dishes would make Italians proud. The lasagna & penne had us ooo'ing & mmm'ing the entire time. I don't think I've asparagus with vodka sauce prior to this, but I'm definitely a fan. The bowl of parmesan that was brought out just elevated the dishes even more. We ate so much, we couldn't get to the dessert, so that was saved for the next day, along with half our entrees.

I'm absolutely ecstatic that I found this restaurant! Osco, our waiter was a gem & also informed us about their live music on Friday nights. So we're definitely coming back & I'm looking forward to checking out the regular menu & their toasted almond drink special. Hopefully, I can also get back here during the day to see the landscape & golf course. They're always beautiful to have as a backdrop...

Title: The Perfect Venue for Unforgettable Celebrations!

I recently hosted my daughter-in-law's baby shower at Terrazza Restaurant, and I couldn't be more delighted with the experience! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect.

First and foremost, the food was delicious! Every dish served was bursting with flavor impressing all of our guests…including those who are gluten free!

The ambiance of the space was wonderful. Light, bright, and impeccably clean, it provided the ideal backdrop for our celebration. Moreover, the layout was easily customizable, allowing us to decorate to our heart's content and create a charming atmosphere.

I must commend the owner, Adis, for his exceptional hospitality and professionalism. He went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, making the planning process a breeze. He and his team were incredibly accommodating, attentive, and a pleasure to work with throughout.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Terrazza Restaurant for any special occasion. Whether it's a baby shower, wedding, or birthday celebration, you can trust that your event will be nothing short of spectacular. Thank you, Terrazza Restaurant, for making our day truly unforgettable!

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