Nov 12, 2021
italian pasta on a plate and two forks

Medford, OR offers never-ending possibilities of things to do that are sure to keep you and your travel companions busy and entertained. The town is known for its wines, exciting attractions like the Craterian Theater, Crater Lake National Park, and the Britt Festival, and delicious dining destinations. If you find yourself craving some comforting pizza or pasta, be sure to check out some of the great spots for Italian food near the town!

1. Pomodori Osteria and Bar

Pomodori Osteria and Bar creates simple dishes using the absolute best ingredients possible. The restaurant’s menu includes appetizers, salads, and entrees that are served with your choice of soup, house salad, or Caesar salad. Available entrees include shrimp and scallops, meatballs bolognese, penne cardinale, Pomodori’s mac and cheese, lobster fettuccine, and pesto chicken with truffle garlic spinach.

2. Osteria La Briccola

Osteria La Briccola is located in the nearby town of Ashland and offers a wide variety of dishes that are made using the best ingredients. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu that changes daily as well as a year-round menu that includes appetizers, salads, fresh pasta, first courses, second courses, and homemade desserts. Available first courses of the house include meat lasagna, spaghetti, potato gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts, and tonarelli della briccola.

3. Cicily’s Pasteria and Grill

Cicily’s Pasteria and Grill offers exceptional Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant uses locally produced meats, cheeses, produce, and bread to create its dishes. Cicily’s dinner menu includes antipasti, zuppa, insalata, pasta, House specialties, and desserts. Available House specialties include chicken or eggplant parmigiana, grilled vegetable risotto, grilled salmon, chicken piccata, chicken marsala, and tri-tip steak and pappardelle.

4. Pie and Vine 

Pie and Vine is located in Ashland and is a place that is open and friendly to all ages. The restaurant’s menu includes appetizers, wood-fired pizza, salads, side dishes and desserts. Available appetizer dishes include crispy calamari, wood-fired artichoke, winter polpettini, zucchini fritti, and fresh focaccia. Available dishes include mushroom fettuccini, pasta mare, chicken parmesan, short rib gnocchi, duck carbonara, clam linguine, and pasta norma. 

5. Vinny’s Italian Kitchen

Vinny’s Italian Kitchen has been voted the Best Italian Restaurant for 10 years in a row. The restaurant has been open since 2000 and offers appetizers, dinner dishes, pizzas, pastas, chicken dishes, veal scaloppine, fish dishes, calzones, and salads. Available chicken dishes include chicken marsala, chicken puttanesca, chicken parmigiana, chicken picatta, and chicken primavera. Available pizzas include Greek pizza and primavera pizza.

Once your stomach is full and happy, it is a great time to search for the new car you’ve been wanting. Stop by Airport Chevrolet GMC today and browse our selection of new and pre-owned Chevrolets, Cadillacs, and GMCs! We are a family-owned and operated dealership that has been open since 1993. We are happy to help the community in any way we can and have frequently been ranked the best dealership in the area for both sales and service.