Italian Restaurants in Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis, home of Oregon State University, has a population of 54,890, according to the city's website. With close proximity to the beaches of the Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains, Corvallis offers year-round recreational activities. The city supports more than 2,000 acres of parks and open spaces, including Riverfront Commemorative Park along the Willamette River and 287-acre Willamette Park and Natural Area, which includes an off-leash dog park. Those who have an appetite after being active in Corvallis can visit the following restaurants in the area.

Papa's Pizza Parlor

Papa's Pizza Parlor, open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight, offers free delivery and a gluten-free menu in addition to its traditional fare. Menu options include appetizers, such as chicken wings and potato wedges, a salad bar, soup and a variety of pizza combinations. Gluten-free pizza is available with a crust made from rice flour and chickpea flour. A lunch buffet is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays, and sandwiches, such as turkey and French dip are also served. Prices in 2010 range from $3.58 for appetizers to $30.99 for the largest pizzas. Papa's Pizza Parlor is located just off Highway 99 W and near Pioneer Park and Avery Park.

Papa's Pizza Parlor
1030 SW 3rd Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-2727

Terzo West Coast Italian

Terzo West Coast Italian offers dining room, lounge and Chef's Table options and is open for dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Early evening specials are available in the lounge area daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. until closing on weekend nights and include $5, $6, and $7 menu items in 2010. Terzo's menu includes Cicchetti, or small plates for sampling or sharing, such as fried cheese ravioli, clam steamers and Dungeness crab mushrooms, with prices from $7 to $9. Other small plate options include three styles of bruschetta, three types of appetizer-size Panini sandwiches, and a fruit and cheese plate. Soups, salads, and pasta entrees round out Terzo's menu and separate dessert and children's menus are also offered. Reservations are recommended at Terzo's, which is located near the Willamette River and Trysting Tree Golf Club in downtown Corvallis.

Terzo West Coast Italian
151 NW Monroe
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 752-1120

Marzini's

Marzini's serves Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and opens at 9 a.m. on weekends. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes soups, salads, meatball sandwiches, bread, and a variety of pasta dishes, including spaghetti, rigatoni and
chicken Tuscany. Dinner fare includes appetizers, salads, one-plate specials, and entrees served with unlimited salad and bread. Lunch prices start at $4.25 for salad and bread and dinner specials start at $8.45 in 2010. Children's portions are also available for diners under age 13. Marzini's is located eight blocks from the Oregon State University campus and is near Chintimini City Park.

Marzini's
922 NW Kings Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 754-2411

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Article Written By Michelle Hornaday

Michelle Hornaday lives in Edmonds, Washington and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington State University and a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University. She is currently a freelance writer for various websites.

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