Geraldi's Italian Eating Place

I live 176 miles from Geraldi's. That's nearly a three-hour drive (without traffic). And yet, after our family first dined on Geraldi's takeout during a cold, December night, the imprint was strong enough for us to make a point of returning during our recent Spring Break visit to Beaverton. Our December takeout included three Hero sandwiches and an order of lasagna and meatballs with garlic bread. We shared the 9" sandwiches -- a hot NY Meatball Hero with homemade Italian meatballs, Marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; a hot Chicago Beef Hero with Italian beef, cooked bell peppers, onions, au jus and mozzarella; and a cold Spicy Geraldi with ham, pepperoni and salami, mayonnaise, mustard, provolone cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, Italian dressing, herbs and Parmesan. The owner's son asked us where we were from as he kindly filled our order with extra napkins and utensils. We ate in our hotel room, the Shilo next to Geraldi's on SW Canyon Road. The room's heater and fan distributed the rich aroma of Marinara. We nibbled and shared each other's meal choices. The NY Meatball Hero and the lasagna were the clear favorites, followed by the Spicy Geraldi and the Chicago Beef Hero. I attribute the votes to the cold weather. Marinara and hot food had the edge. We slept like hibernating bears. Our March return was a dine-in dinner. We placed two orders of lasagna and meatballs with garlic bread and a large 18" Meat Lovers pizza with homemade pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage and salami. (I posted pictures of these dishes.) We were told the pizza would take about 20 minutes (it did), so we requested everything be served together. We watched as a big man employed the toss-and-stretch method of New York style pizza in the kitchen. The Meat Lovers pizza arrived with a browned bottom and a rich, dense, carnivor-licious layer of toppings that complimented the airy and crisp, yet chewy crust. My wife, who previously ordered the Chicago Beef Hero, elected to join my oldest son for a plate of lasagna with meatballs. They ate in contented silence. Geraldi's offers a half dozen tables of varying sizes and a long counter that can seat another 4-5 customers, many of whom use it to watch a TV perched near the front door as their takeout order is prepared. Geraldi's is first and foremost an Italian sandwich shop but we wouldn't hesitate to order lasagna or pizza again. Both of our experiences were rock solid.

This has to be one of the best Italian food restaurants in the state. Subs are to die for pizza 🍕 delicious, and the sides forget about It!! I ordered the Full Spicy Geraldi with no tomatoes and a healthy side of potato salad.. High-quality ingredients and good pricing for the portions..10/10

Visited for the first time today. Was greeted with a smile and introduced to the menu. My food was fast, fresh, and hot. Ordered the Chicago Beef. My wife got the spaghetti. Overall we were super happy and will definitely be going back.

First time coming here and was impressed with the food. I took to go as I was staying at the Best Western pretty much next door. I will definitely try again next time in the area! 😋🥰

They start with quality ingredients. Piles of beef and Italian sausage that reminds me of what Old Spaghetti Factory serves. The bread is great, too. The wait staff is helpful and courteous. I ate there once when I was booked into a nearby Best Western and when I had to be in Portland again I fought the traffic well out of my way to go back again.

Everyone was so friendly! I could tell I entered a lovely community who had this restaurant as its hub. I felt so welcome! The Spicy Geraldi was so flavorful too!