Alene Davis

Review of The Old Spagetti Factory

The atmosphere is nice. . . traditional decor, dar...

The atmosphere is nice. . . traditional decor, dark wood, stained glass, leaded glass. The river views are great and there are plenty of them. Grandmother would like it. Easy to accommodate large groups. The food is American "Italian". The pasta dishes are uncomplicated and uninspired. Competently prepared. You're sure to find something to please kids that are picky eaters, including scoops of ice cream at the end of a meal. There are vegetarian and gluten-free options. They do have a nice crusty bread loaf that comes to the table hot, but the food will probably seriously disappoint Portland foodies looking for authentic or chef-designed Italian.