Riccardos Ristorante

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For two star Italian, try Riccardo's Ristorante in Lake Oswego. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 10 years. The menu is built around the savory flavors of tuscany. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of Riccardos Ristorante

Yelp.com Review - by Jeff V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Heading back from the Rogue Valley to Seattle and time for dinner. The sun was thinking of setting on a beautiful early October day. A quick search in the area on Google Maps pulled up Riccardo's with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazingly good food. Service is excellent. Outdoor seating is beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K L.

3.0 of 5 stars. It hurts to give this place 3 stars, but after nearly 8 years of dining, I must tell the truth as it stands today. I'll start with the positive: 1. When the chef(s) is on his game, food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cortney R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Ricardo's several times and love it, especially when the weather is gorgeous. I just love the outdoor seating. On a recent visit, my guests and I chose seating in the sun, as we wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Riccardo's is easily the best Italian restaurant in Lake O. and one of the best irrespective of cuisine. They have the best Italian wine list in the Portland metro area. Ricardo makes a few trips to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Black F.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's *extremely* rare that I take my whole family out to dinner, and we all love our meals - Riccardo's has scored 4 out of 4 twice now, pretty much a family record. Excellent meat, pasta, good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Now that I work in Lake Oswego, I've eaten at Riccardo's for lunch about three times. I have tried the penne strozapretti twice and the lasagna del marche once. My meals were good and tasty each...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2 excellent visits in 2 years

From the wine list through home-made pasta and all the way to desert, Ricardo's food and service were great. I will return and recommend it to others. It is one of the few places with a comfortable ambience...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Fine dining in LO by DJ E. at InsiderPages

You can eat a fine meal here. Prices are comparatively priced for a night on the town. Service was good. Reservations are recommended. You won't be disappointed in a meal at Riccardo's.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Best Veal In Portland

I've been dining here for the last 18 years or so, once or twice a year. The first time I went in my wife was out of town so I was alone with my two young daughters (3 and 5 yrs old) and the owner (his son...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Closest thing I've found to dining in Italy.

Authentic, well prepared Italian food. Best lasagna I've found outside Italy. Well thought out and researched wine list - priced closer to retail than most restaurants (Retail shop across the parking lot)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Really good all around by Tammy S. at InsiderPages

Great food, service and staff. The food is really, really good and you get nice portions. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable about the menu items. The service is quick and prices are reasonable (maybe just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Good food! by Julie G. at InsiderPages

We used Riccardo's for my daughter's first communion dinner and the lasagna was amazing. Everyone was asking where we got it from. A great value for 25 people.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Don't sit inside

We love Riccardo's and have gone there for special occasions for several years. Today was a special occasion. We were sorely disappointed by the service. Maybe the staff didn't show up, but no one tried to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Inconsistent, but great menu and wine list

We used to go to Riccardo's at least 2 times a month. Summers are wonderful out on the patio with a great bottle of wine and their innovative Italian (with PNW fresh ingredients) dishes. * However, we've had...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Madras M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another great Italian place in Lake O. I love the wine selection here! Even for vegetarian like me, you have plenty of choices. Great place for both family and business dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Very Disappointed

As a former server I have plenty of insight into the ins and outs of waiting tables. I also am quite forgiving as I understand when servers get busy and overwhelmed. With this in mind I couldn't bring myself...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Very expensive dinner menue

If you can get out of here for a simple dinner for two for less than $100, you are doing great. Two simple plates of pasta, a couple glasses of wine, and an appetizer will set you back at least that much....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. A truly excellent Italian restaurant. Definitely save for a special occasion in my book as its a little more expensive than your daily Italian restaurant places. The wine list is extensive and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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from a servers point of view.

For everyone who has bad things to say about service.... in certain cases, you may very well be right, however, if you're as rude as you're coming across in your reviews, it's no wonder you get crappy service....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Real good Italian in LO. But make a res. When/why to come here: to impress out of towners with the quaint charm of a small authentic ristorante, after you've educated them on the triteness of Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Always amazing food and a wonderful alternative to Italian food in the Pearl

Some of these reviews surprise me! Our family has dined at Riccardo's for many years and we love to eat at this small neighborhood place where the food is rich and flavorful. The servers are attentive but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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How does this place STILL have 4.5 star rating?

I guess Citysearch ratings are for sale... I've noticed this place is spending a lot of money on a big push to get itself on the cover of LO dining publications and the like, even though few who live here have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Ok. Sounds like someone is planting reviews!

A friend asked me to dinner tonight and chose Ricardo's. I came to read the reviews and find it interesting that people "hate it" or "love it". Something seems fishy. Kinda makes me think someone is planting...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Excellent

I've been to Riccardo's many times and the food has always been excellent. The wine list (book) is fun to look at and most of the wines are quite affordable. Their lasagna, pasta bolognese, and penne arrabiata...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Disappointment

Although a previous experience, on a week day, was satisfactory, the recent one was not. If you wish to pay over $100 for two person, wait for 3 hours for the service and receive a portion of Saltiboca which...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Sit with your back to the wall

It appears that the greatest drawback about Riccardo's is the possibility that you might be seated next to one of the awfully cranky and sour people who have written reviews here. If you can avoid that, you'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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The Best restaurant In Lake Oswego

I absolutely love Riccardo's. Hands down, it is the best restaurant in Lake Oswego, and I have been to all of them, many times. Riccardo's food, wine selection and service has been consistently outstanding...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Rude

I'm going to keep this short because I'd be ranting otherwise. I have always had negative experiences here. Mostly rude service. Don't try to customize anything, don't ask for a different sauce, don't ask for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Lake Oswego's Gem!!! We love Riccardos!

We have lived in the area since 1992 and consider Riccardo's to be an excellent restaurant - fabulous wine list, delicious appetizer, great salads with organic greens..........and many really delicious entress...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Complete disappointment

We ate at Ricardo's this evening, and I promptly came home and created a ?city search account??.what a complete disappointment. Our waitress was friendly enough, however she did forget about us. We sat over...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Superb Dining experience!

The past 2 special occasions we had the pleasurable experience of dining at Riccardo's. After spending 2 years living in Italy, Riccardo's reminds me of that time. The chef has managed to capture rustic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Italian Perfected! by Kristi W. at InsiderPages

Riccardo's has always been a favorite restaurant of my family. We've gone there since I was very young. I always knew the food was good, and the service wonderful, but it wasn't until I tried other Italian...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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Even Better Than Our High Expectations

Having arrived at an engagement to find it canceled, my partner and I decided to head to Riccardo's, as we've been meaning to try what we've heard is wonderful food... our expectations were surpassed. First,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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A bit of a letdown

I was expecting a great experience, but I was disappointed by the way I was treated. The food was good, but my night out was tainted due to rudeness.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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This Place is great

I've been coming to Riccardo's for at least 10 years and have always enjoyed the service and most especially the food. Their Lasagne is always the best thing to order if you cant find anything else that wets...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Snotty waitress ruined the experience

I took my fiancee to Riccardo's recently. From the moment we arrived at Riccardo's, we were treated like outcasts. A snobby, ill-tempered waitress took our drink order, then nearly half an hour later asked us...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2005
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thank you

the wine list is the best i have ever seen cover one country. i would like to stand up and and clap every time i eat at this wonderful,wonderful restaraunt. to me this place is the best italian on the west...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2005
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Better than ever!

Riccardo's has improved since my last visit a few months ago. The service is exceptional, knowledgeable and friendly. They do not look down upon those using discounts. Entrees (meat) are reasonably priced,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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Who Are You...we don't care...

We have been frequent patrons for over 10 years and it surprises me that the owners never recognize us or our friends by name. We go to many other restaurants and within two visits not only does the management...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2004
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european dining

riccardo's provides quality, authentic food - the ingredients are fresh, and always well prepared. my family and i have been going for 5 years and have never been dissapointed. of note, is the fact that it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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Cookie cutter Lake Oswego

Considering the area and clientele, I suppose it's okay. Had the Lasagna topped with a cream sauce that was very light and good. The heralded Bruchetta is much overrated. Nice wine selection. However, if...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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Not Impressed

I found the food to be very overpriced for the quality. There are plenty of other places to go in the Portland area for better food at a cheaper price. The food was not awful- just nothing special at all.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2003
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You wait for a reason

Yes, Riccardo's is always busy and sometimes there is a wait. It's been that way for years. Isn't that a good sign? Sitting on the beautifully lanscaped patio and drinking great wine makes up for any delay....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Reservations Don't Count

Somehow, waiting 45 minutes beyond the reservations makes the whole idea of calling ahead absurd. But, aside from the late seating, it was galling to be told, when we inquired as to the status of our table,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Mangia

Riccardo's does, and always has had the best, most awesome lasagna ever! I've not been to Italy, but I'm willing to bet it's authentic. Great newly remodeled atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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Pseudo Italian

For some reason, it appears Portland can't get it right when it comes to inexpensive to reasonably-priced Italian food (except for Justa Pasta; Assaggio, which is somewhat inexpensive compared to most of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2002
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AOL CityGuide

authentic italian food with tuscan wines...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Dine.com

a good italian restaurant that sports a very nice wine list...
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wGuides.com

discover italian food with as much flavor as a home-cooked meal. delicious pastas and other italian dishes dominate the ever-changing menu, but there are some other alternativesincluding rabbit stew. if you...
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Wcities

discover italian food with as much flavor as a home-cooked meal. delicious pastas and other italian dishes dominate the ever-changing menu, but there are some other alternatives-including rabbit stew. if you...
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Gayot

at first glance, this place seems like a run-of-the-mill suburban italian restaurant. but there are a few things that make riccardois special. if the weather cooperates, the piazza out back with plants and a...
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