NICOLETTA'S TABLE, LLC

What NICOLETTA'S TABLE, LLC does

Nicoletta's Table, LLC is a privately held, family-owned Italian restaurant and modern Italian market operating from a single location at 333 South State St. in Lake Oswego, Oregon, founded in 2012 by Al and Shari Newman. The concept is inspired by the Torriti family of Cortona, Italy, and integrates four operational units under one roof: a full-service trattoria and bar/enoteca serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Italian entrées with Pacific Northwest ingredients; a marketplace and café offering imported Italian ingredients, espresso, gelato, and Gourmet2Go prepared meals; a dedicated pastry department led by Pastry Chef Gabby Borlabi (formerly of James Beard-recognized Kann); and an off-site catering and private dining program with three event rooms (Franco's 15-45 guests, Cortona 8-18, Beppe's 8-12) plus an outdoor patio.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with revenue generated through dine-in service, bar sales, marketplace retail, custom pastry orders, and private event catering. Pricing is unit-based across all streams, with menu items ranging from $8 to $45 and private dining minimums from $250 to $3,000 depending on room and day. Online ordering, takeout, and gift cards are processed through the third-party Toast Tab platform; reservations are accepted online for parties up to five and via phone for larger groups. Marketing is conducted through the company website, email newsletter, Instagram, and a robust events calendar (live music, wine dinners, holiday brunches) ticketed in part via Eventbrite.

The company has no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no parent organization, and no subsidiaries. It is a small-team operation (approximately 10 employees) with a single physical location, no proprietary technology beyond standard restaurant POS and website infrastructure, and no AI/ML capabilities. The competitive moat rests on authentic Italian heritage, credentialed culinary talent, and a single-location ecosystem that captures multiple occasions (casual dining, gifting, retail, celebrations, and corporate events) within the Portland metropolitan area.

Name

NICOLETTA'S TABLE, LLC

Legal name

Nicoletta's Table, LLC

Website

https://nicolettastable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nicoletta's Table, LLC is a family-owned Italian restaurant and marketplace in Lake Oswego, Oregon, founded in 2012, serving the local community and Portland metro with a trattoria, bar, Italian specialty market, pastry department, and private event catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC), Dessert Cafes & Dessert Bars (Sit-Down) (THAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Italian restaurant dining
• Italian marketplace retail
• Catering services
• Private dining events
• House-made pastries

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Oswego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dine-in: Full-service Italian trattoria with dine-in dining featuring handmade pizzas, pastas, meats, fish, breads, and seasonal menus. Revenue from food and beverage sales during restaurant hours.
2. Bar and enoteca: Full bar service with expertly crafted cocktails, Italian and Pacific Northwest wines, and live music throughout the week.
3. Marketplace retail: Café and deli serving espresso, fresh sandwiches, locally made gelato. Gourmet2Go prepared meals for takeout. Curated selection of imported Italian ingredients, fine Italian wines, pantry staples, delicacies, and homewares.
4. Pastry department: House-made desserts including cakes, cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and custom pastry orders for events and celebrations.
5. Catering and private events: Off-site catering and private dining room rentals. Three private dining spaces: Franco's Room (15-45 seated), Cortona Room (8-18), Beppe's Room (8-12). Outdoor patio available. Buffet, family-style, and plated service options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nicoletta's Table operates a full-service Italian trattoria, enoteca, bar, and modern Italian market in Lake Oswego, Oregon, serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, traditional Italian entrées, and curated Italian wines. The business also includes an in-house pastry department, off-site catering and three private dining rooms, and an online Gourmet2Go takeout program.

Product overview

Nicoletta's Table & Marketplace is a family-owned Italian restaurant and modern Italian market in Lake Oswego, Oregon, founded in 2012 and inspired by Cortona, Italy. The business operates as an integrated portfolio consisting of the main trattoria and bar (featuring handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and Italian entrées), a marketplace and café (offering imported Italian goods, prepared meals, and gelato), an in-house pastry department, and comprehensive catering and private dining services with three dedicated event rooms. The company also offers Gourmet2Go online ordering for takeout meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nicoletta's Table Restaurant Family-owned Italian trattoria in Lake Oswego, OR serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and traditional Italian entrées inspired by Cortona, Italy. Features a bar and enoteca with Italian and Pacific Northwest wines, cocktails, and live music. Targets individual diners, families, and casual customers seeking authentic Italian cuisine.
• Marketplace Italian café, deli, and specialty food retail space offering espresso, fresh sandwiches, locally made gelato, imported Italian ingredients, fine wines, pantry staples, and house-made prepared meals for take-home. Targets consumers seeking authentic Italian goods and quick prepared foods.
• Catering & Private Dining Off-site catering and private dining services featuring Italian entrées, handcrafted pastas, wood-fired favorites, fresh salads, and house-made desserts. Includes three private dining rooms: Franco's Room (15-45 guests), Cortona Room (8-18 guests), and Beppe's Room (8-12 guests), plus an outdoor patio. Targets private event hosts, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and cocktail receptions.
• Pastry Department In-house pastry program led by Pastry Chef Gabby Borlabi, featuring seasonal desserts, house-made cakes, cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecakes, and custom pastry orders for events and gatherings. Targets customers seeking artisanal desserts for celebrations and special occasions.
• Gourmet2Go Online ordering and takeout service offering restaurant-quality prepared meals that can be ordered for pickup, allowing customers to bring authentic Italian dishes home. Targets customers seeking convenient at-home dining options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two James Beard Awards earned by Pastry Chef Gabby Borlabi at previous position (Kann)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Andrea Ribes (Osteria Il Fiasco, Faella, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2026Chef Andrea Ribes of Osteria Il Fiasco in Faella, Italy is hosting a special Italian Summer Dinner Party event at Nicoletta's Table on August 12, 2026. The event will feature exceptional food, wines, and stories from Italy, co-hosted by owners Shari & Al Newman and Father Daniel Jankowski.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caffe Mingo: Long-standing Portland Italian restaurant offering handmade pastas, Italian wines, and traditional entrees. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table for overlapping Italian trattoria positioning within the Portland metro area.
• Mucca Pizzeria: Portland Italian restaurant known for handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas in a casual-elegant setting. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a like-sized Portland Italian concept with similar menu profile and Wine.
• Nostrana: Portland-based upscale Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Italian wines. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a casual-elegant Italian concept in the Portland metro targeting similar guests and occasion-driven dining.
• Ava Gene's: Portland Italian restaurant by chef Joshua McFadden focused on seasonal Italian cuisine with handmade pasta. Directly comparable to Nicoletta's Table in concept, audience, and Portland-area competitive set.
• Serratto Restaurant: Portland Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and Italian wines in a casual-elegant setting. Directly comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a full-service Italian concept with private dining and similar price points.

Broad incumbents

• Il Fornaio: National Italian restaurant chain offering full-service Italian dining, bakery, and marketplace retail. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a broader incumbent that demonstrates the scaled trattoria-plus-marketplace concept at regional/national level.
• Eataly: Italian marketplace and restaurant concept combining multiple restaurants, bars, retail Italian goods, and cooking schools. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a broader incumbent operating the integrated trattoria + marketplace + retail model at scale.

Emerging players

• Tartine Bakery: Bay Area bakery-cafe renowned for James Beard-recognized pastry programs and adjacent retail/café operations. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table for the pastry-led differentiation and integrated bakery-plus-foodservice model.

Regional players

• Pastini Pastaria: Regional Italian restaurant chain in the Pacific Northwest serving handmade pastas, pizzas, and Italian entrees. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a regional Italian competitor serving overlapping demographics in the Portland-adjacent market.

Others

• Petra Mediterranean / Pasta Italia Catering: Mediterranean/Italian catering operators in the Portland area offering off-site catering for corporate and private events. Comparable to Nicoletta's Table as a competing catering vendor targeting the same Portland-area private event and corporate function market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nicolettastable
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nicoletta's-table-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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