Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Italian restaurant that offers pasta and pizza with plant-based cheese as well as soup and salads. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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Added by OperationChowhound on 03 Jun 2022
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99 Reviews
First Review by OperationChowhound
TomTomLord
Points +280
Great Vegan Italian - Edit
Found this place on our last night in Portland, great to have a fully vegan Italian with lots of options to choose from. Food was really good (recommend the focaccia and the carbonara) and the restaurant has a no tipping policy as staff are paid a fare all-in wage.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-30
Pros: Fully vegan, Good food, Fair staff treatment
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Zurv
Points +2073
Delicious - Edit
The pesto pasta and risotto were amazing. The focaccia bread is fantastic! I loved it! The service was great and the drinks are amazing! Pizzas were delicious too!
Read morePros: Pasta
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DanielleDemateis
Points +228
Simple, classy, vegan - Edit
The restaurant is small, but they do a great job with the space. I had the fried mushrooms starter and asparagus risotto. Other dining guests had the oyster mushrooms and polenta starter with the beef main dish. Everything was great! See the picture of my receipt. They charge enough for the food so tipping is not necessary.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-06
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Corrigan
Points +445
Great pizza, ok pasta - Edit
We loved the pizza! My mom who is not vegan said it was the best pizza she ever had. My husband had the pasta which was not great, mushy and lacked flavor. But the pizza is highly recommended!
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Dancinglemming
Points +794
Spacious Italian themed restaurant with a great selection - Edit
Lilla offers a good range of pizza, pasta and desserts. They serve alcohol and can cater for groups.
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Kwr_
Points +2218
I’d give more than 5 stars if I could ! - Edit
WOW this food was INCREDIBLE. We got the toasted focaccia with spreads. The bread was delicious and the three spreads and olives and pickled onions were outstanding. We also got spicy Alfredo which was perfection in flavour, cheesiness. Pasta perfectly al dente with incredible texture and mouth feel. We also got the parmigiana and the flavour was outstanding! The red sauce was the best I’ve had outside of Italy and the chicken was really good too. All the pasta is handmade and perfectly cooked. Also a note - staff was friendly and they are paid a living wage so tipping isn’t expected although you can leave a cash tip if you want. Also the place was really cute and presentation of food was great.
Read morePros: Outstanding pasta , Great presentation , Staff paid a living wage
Cons: None. Perfection!
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justyouraverageotter
Points +275
best pasta - Edit
the zucchini pasta and asparagus risotto were both amazing, the staff were super friendly, and the playlist was goated; overall such a great atmosphere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-24
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tomatochild
Points +72
Great service and delicious pastas - Edit
We checked out this place for a Sunday evening dinner while I was visiting Portland and had a very enjoyable meal. I set a high bar for vegan Italian cuisine based on many trips to Pura Vita in Los Angeles, and this place comes very close to meeting that standard.
Read moreThe roasted oyster mushroom starter is more of a cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, which I wasn't expecting, but it was very tasty. The pizza is a generous size -- enough for 2-3 people depending on your appetite -- but I think Lilla truly shines with its pastas. The noodles are well coated with sauce and cooked al dente, which gives the pasta some tooth. BTW, they offer gluten-free penne for anyone avoiding wheat. The carbonara pasta has a delicious smokiness from the vegan bacon/ham and a white sauce thickened with psyllium husk.
The wine and cocktail list is decent. I recommend the espresso-tini.
Pros: Carbonara pasta , Pepperoni pizza , Oyster mushroom starter
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MirelReyes
Points +630
Mind-blowingly Good - Edit
We spent an entire week in Portland, the land of vegan food, and this was our favorite meal of the trip! Highly recommend the Alfredo!
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wrengreensmith
Points +16
My go to place, so delicious. - Edit
Everything is absolutely delicious. I am so happy they're here. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I love that they have seasonal specials. The best for sure.
Read morePros: The authenticity of the pasta and the amazin sauce, The focaccia spread is amazing, I love the crochets and the new dishes
Cons: Changing menus, some favorites go away, Restaurant is small, None
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EmmaCohen
Points +829
So hard to find all vegan Italian - Edit
Ate here for my birthday dinner and they had all the classics of my childhood but vegan 😍 this place is definitely fancier and pricier but they pay their staff a living wage (🙌) and the food obviously rocks. Highly recommend.
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Caralucy
Points +271
Cozy spot, yummy Italian - Edit
The restaurant is small but inviting and well decorated. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. My husband had an Alfredo pasta and wasn’t over the moon. He felt the pasta was a little clunky. He said the flavors were very good though. I had the ala cart parmigiana. It was super good! We also had a salad the we both really enjoyed and the bread was amazing! We would go back for sure!
Read morePros: The staff was great!, The food was really good!, The location was easy to get to
Cons: Pasta was a little too Al dente
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JKLMNO
Points +36
Excellent meal - Edit
We went out to dinner here for a nice date night. We went early in the evening so it wasn't crowded. Wait staff was friendly, attentive and also knowledgeable. They have implemented a no tip policy which was nice and the prices weren't much higher than I would have paid other places.
Read moreThe food was great, the fried mushrooms were yummy and the dill aioli was delicious. We had the bolognese and the "beef" tagliata. The "beef" was so close we had to actually ask if it was vegan. It was tender, shredded easily and reminded me of short ribs but without the animal cruelty.
The ganache dessert was some of the best vegan dessert I've ever had. Not too rich, the whipped cream was great- not coconut based which was a bonus.
Overall we highly enjoyed our meal and would recommend this place to anyone looking not just for vegan Italian food but Italian food in general.
Pros: Great atmosphere and service, The "beef" , they pay a living wage
Cons: as others have said, the bathroom is shared , small, was crowded when we left
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ilikeplants
Points +30
Delicious! - Edit
Everything we had was delicious. Highly reccommend.
Read morePros: Food quality, Food flavor, NA options
Cons: Ambiance, Detached restroom
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CurvisMulbroon
Points +33
Most delicious noodles - Edit
Absolutely delicious noodles, sauces, salads. Probably my favorite restaurant right now. Oh yeah, great service too!
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afishflop
Points +156
Vegan Italian! - Edit
Absolutely incredible! The staff was extremely knowledge and welcoming. Great spot and excellent food. Don’t skip the appetizers- the Grilled Garlic Foccacia and three spreads that came with it was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
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whymog
Points +50
Delicious and beautifully presented - Edit
Like lots of Portlanders who love vegan Italian food, I’d been mourning the loss of Portobello for years. But I finally had the chance to try Lilla with some friends, and it surpassed all my hopes and expectations. It was one of the best vegan meals I've ever had at a restaurant.
Read moreWe shared the focaccia with the three spreads — artichoke, borlotti, and sundried tomato pesto — and the presentation was truly beautiful. The bread was crisp and fresh and the spreads each tasted so distinct and delicious. I ordered a broccoli-based pasta that was so fresh, flavorful, and memorable. (I don’t see it on the menu at the moment, but the broccoli pizza is very similar!)
I told my friends I wanted to come back again for my birthday, and I meant it — but hopefully I won’t have to wait that long.
Pros: Excellent, varied menu, Beautiful presentation
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bEzz
Points +2114
Parking lot! - Edit
Stand outs are the alfredo, focaccia, pizza, and marinara sauce. They do the basics great. I found the “bacon” to be inedible though. It was gelatinous for some reason and over smoked, with an almost fish like aftertaste.
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vegannibs
Points +49
Delicious pasta!! - Edit
Had a wonderful dinner! Forgot to take a picture of our beautiful salad, but got the pastas dishes. The Alfredo and the chicken Parmesan were fantastic!
Read moreService was wonderful. Will be back!!
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becglt
Points +354
Nice option - Edit
The tagliolini al pesto was very good, but the bigoli alla carbonara was a bit disappointing. The garlic focaccia didn’t taste like garlic at all, it was just toasted bread. It was overall tasty but I expected more.
Read morePros: Good takeout service
Cons: Bathroom in the alley
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CareyNagoda
Points +38
Amazing food - Edit
Went here with friends and shared a salad, a pizza and an entrée. Everything was so tasty and fresh.
Read morePros: Food taste and quality, So many choices, Fun Italian soda flavors
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dm210126
Points +111
My new favorite restaurant - Edit
I can't believe I just found out about this vegan Italian restaurant! Amazing. We started with the eggplant parmigian, and it is hands down the best I've ever had. My husband said the same thing, and he's not vegan or vegetarian! I almost licked the plate clean. The rest of the meal was just as delicious, especially the mushroom pizza. Looking forward to going back and trying everything on the menu.
Read morePros: Intimate , Fast service , Great menu and great food
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Afra.VeganLove
Points +503
Italian food at its best - Edit
After a long day of hiking and biking, my daughter and I were rewarded with absolutely delicious salad and super tasty pizzas. Crust was just how I love it. Service fast, stuff super nice. Good place to visit while in Portland.
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Hanna_Burch
Points +233
One of the best meals we had in Portland - Edit
This is the first vegan Italian place I've tried and it did not disappoint. We had eggplant Parmesan, basil pesto, chicken Parmesan, and the Panna Cotta. It was all incredible.
Read morePros: Great service, Authentic Italian
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Lauralei
Points +600
Fan F*n Tastic - Edit
We were the only patrons when we ate at Lilla, and we had a really wonderful meal. We had three appetizers: eggplant parmigiana, meatballs, and garlic focaccia, as well as the margherita pizza. Everything was amazing. The pizza was perfect! The eggplant was crispy and might have been the best we’ve ever had. It’s a small, pretty place with attentive service. I’m so glad we went and I look forward to returning!
Read morePros: So many options!, Excellent service, Delicious food
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1722
Fresh and Comforting Flavors - Edit
Lila's Italian vegan food is just pure perfection. We went around 4pm on a Monday and we were the only ones in the restaurant until about 4:30pm. Such a variety of menu items that it was hard to choose from. We tried the eggplant parm, panzanella salad, focaccia, sun dried tomato pesto pasta, and semifreddo for dessert. Highly recommend all those dishes. It seems like they change their menu seasonally and I'd love to come back to see what they have to offer. If you're in the area you need to check out Lilla!
Read morePros: Parking!, Cute restaurant, Reasonably priced
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Lanilasagni
Points +168
Delicious! - Edit
My boyfriend and I shared the polenta, eggplant parmigiana, and carbonara. All delicious! Especially the eggplant parmigiana - other reviewers were right, it’s a real winner. I don’t think I ever tried real meat carbonara before going vegan but it was definitely Smokey and bacon-y.
Read moreWas so impressed, they were incredibly understaffed but still cheerful and delivered great food within a half hour, totally recommend 😊
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