Pastini Pastaria - NW/NE/SE/SW Portland, Beaverton, Bridgeport Village,

A locally born chain, these quick and easy Italian restaurants pack in families and couples every day for yummy meals. Starters include multiple types of bruschetta, antipasto plates and a large variety of salads. For the main course, options like rigatoni con chicken cacciatore, baked ziti with grilled italian sausage, fettuccini alfredo are all on the menu to tempt your tastebuds. Grilled panini and other sandwiches are also available for those who want a non-pasta option.

There is also a kids menu with items like pizza bread, macaroni and cheese, and chicken fingers with veggies. All kids meals are $5.50 and includes a soda. All restaurants are open for lunch and dinner. The entire menu is available to-go, so feel free to call ahead if you're in a hurry. Pastini is also available for catering.

For more info, go to:
http://www.pastini.net/

Sushiland - Pearl District/Beaverton/Tigard/Clackamas/Lloyd Center

Sushiland has 5 locations in the Portland Metro Area and 6 locations in Washington. I must admit that I probably go to Sushiland at least once a week for lunch and occasionally I go for dinner as well. At any given time, at any location I've gone to, there are usually at least a couple families with younger children enjoying a meal.

I must admit, I was skeptical of "affordable" sushi on a "train", but after just one visit I was hooked! I am not a person who eats alot of sashimi, I'm definitely a "roll sushi" girl :) The california rolls, asparagus tempura rolls and philadelphia rolls are my favorites and all are made well enough that I feel full and happy when I leave. With plate prices starting at $1.00 and ranging to $3.00 for most of their basic sushi items, you can't beat the deal that they offer.

For more info, go to:
http://www.sushilandusa.com/

Noodles & Company - Pearl District/Beaverton/Hillsboro/Clackamas

With 4 locations in the Portland metro area, Noodles & Company is always nearby for you to enjoy a quick, convenient and tasty meal. With 3 distinct categories of noodles to choose from, like Mediterranean, Asian and American, you'll find something for you and for your little tortellini :) The kids will love the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, while you can savor the very adult dishes of Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine or Indonesian Peanut Saute, just to name a few. You can add chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu to any dish. There is also the choice to expand your meal by adding soup or salad.

Friendly and quick service gets you and the ravenous little ones fed in no time at all. They also have healthy drink options for the kids, like milk and juice. They usually have cookies and rice crispies by the checkout too...so watch out for those! :) Overall, this is a great place to bring yourself during lunch or the kids on the weekend. Enjoy!
For more info, go to:
www.noodles.com