Ristorante Di Pompello — Restaurant in Troutdale

We were looking for a more affordable catering option for our wedding that still had great tasting food and could accommodate my vegetarian partner. Pompello fit the bill! I explained to the head of catering Heidi how in previous weddings with buffets we had been one of the last tables called and sat around starving while we watched others eat, or how by the time we got to the buffet they had run out of certain items. She was able to work out a compromise within our budget to avoid this issue, without paying for full service catering. We requested salad and bruschetta on the tables ahead of time so that people could eat as they waited for their table to be called up. The food was delicious and the only complaints were that they eggplant parmesan was not served with marinara (not sure why, it was when we sampled it), and the bread for the bruschetta was not originally out on the table with the salad and bruschetta mix. My mom had to ask them to put the bread out - some people apparently thought it was just a tomato salad. Also I think there was some confusion/miscommunication on the nonalcoholic drinks and cake cutting. I had provided iced tea, lemonade and water for guests who arrived before the ceremony, and Pompello provided NA drinks during the reception, but there were no NA drinks during the cocktail hour on a 90+ degree day... Not necessarily their fault, just miscommunication between us and Pompello and the bartender. The NA drinks they did provide were supposed to be iced tea, lemonade, water, and coffee, but for some reason we got coffee, water, and some kind of fruity pink drink. Not sure what it was, but it wasn't bad, just not what we expected. As for the cake cutting, we wanted to save the top tier and serve the bottom tier, but for some reason the whole cake was saved. Again, this was probably just a miscommunication between me and our coordinator and the catering staff. We were making the decision last minute. I also found out that no small plates were put on the dessert table (which is something that I had requested from Pompello) and because of this many of our guests only took one dessert at a time from the table instead of a plateful. Between that and not serving the cake and several guests canceling last minute, we ended up with a LOT of leftover dessert. One last thing I'll mention here is that I asked about garbage in an email to the venue and Pompello several weeks before the wedding and thought we had it resolved, only to get an email the night before the wedding from Pompello saying that garbage removal was not included in the contract and they could do it for an extra fee. I paid the extra fee to get it taken care of because what choice did I have at that point? Just not something you want to have to worry about the night before the wedding. All in all, nothing mentioned here was a big deal, and arguably none of it was solely Pompello's responsibility (except maybe the bruschetta), but in a relatively hiccup-free wedding, almost all the minor issues we did have involved catering. In spite of that, I would still highly recommend Ristorante di Pompello if you are looking for a wedding caterer. They are a crowd pleaser for sure - who doesn't...

This was our first time coming to this restaurant. I've added the menu to the pictures. But I also added our food pictures too. So please click on the pictures. The bread and dip is delicious. The salad barely had any salad dressing on it. So they gave me a small bowl of dressing. The Male server brought our appetizers me and my husband each got shrimp and mushroom and the Male server hesitated and switched plates he decided to hand my husbands plate to me and gave my plate to my husband like he was confused who was supposed to get what but what he was doing was one plate had 5 shrimp and the other plate had 9 shrimp lol lol so the server gave me the 9 shrimp instead of my husband which I thought was kinda funny. But honestly the kitchen should be making sure the plate has an even amount of shrimp going out on plates especially when there going to the same tables. It was very obvious. Also the dish said mushrooms and my husband had 1/4 of a mushroom on his plate. I had the Lobster Ravioli to me it didn't taste like lobster but it did taste like seafood and it did taste good. My husband had Chicken Parmesan he said it was good but he wouldn't say it was great. The reason why we're scoring the restaurant a 3 is because of how extremely loud the is. They have the dishes outside the kitchen area and the guy who does it is so loud that he doesn't care how much noise he is making. They also put the used dishes in the bucket at the entrance just inside the kitchen and that makes a lot of loud noises as it's open with no blockers to the dining area. It was so loud in there we couldn't hear our waitress. People were talking loud. We thought Mo's was loud. This place is much louder. In the future we will get food to go if we decide we want to try other food. The parking is parell parking and you can not park in the back. If you can handle really loud places then give this place a try. If this info is helpful and you like the pics please click Like...

Our decision to choose Ristorante di Pompello for our September 2023 wedding was undeniably one of the best we made. From our initial interaction to the wedding day, Heidi was a beacon of professionalism and guidance. Her prompt and thorough communication, whether in person, over the phone, or via email, was second to none. Heidi's insights into the various catering options were invaluable. She didn't just act as a caterer but became our advocate, ensuring the catering services were tailored perfectly to the size and needs of our wedding. Her genuine opinions and suggestions about the menu showcased her deep understanding and commitment to excellence. The food was simply sublime. With five main dishes, including thoughtful vegetarian and dairy-free options, our guests were in culinary heaven. Many remarked about the quality, and the only "complaint" was the inability to sample everything due to the generous portions! Even the venue's team was so impressed, they sought our caterer's details to recommend them for future events (but also so that they could eat the food again). The quantity was as commendable as the quality. Catering to around 150 guests, not only did everyone enjoy their meals, many had seconds. We were left with six pans of leftovers. The surplus food was delicious the next day, but there was still so much remaining that we donated the rest to a local homeless shelter not to waste it. As for the day-of staff, they were the epitome of professionalism. Punctual, efficient, and flexible, they accommodated on-the-spot changes effortlessly. Their seamless service made them blend into the background, ensuring the focus remained on our special day. In conclusion, if you're seeking a caterer that embodies perfection in service, quality, and quantity, Ristorante di Pompello stands...