Beloved Oregon Restaurant Chain, Bugatti's, Closes Its Last Location
Bugatti's Italian restaurant has developed a loyal following over the years.
Its founder is one of the wealthiest people in Oregon, a former newspaper magnate.
But now its last location has closed its doors after more than two decades in business.
"Bugatti's Oregon City officially closed Sunday after 23 years," wrote Oregon Live on June 9.
The restaurant chain's closure marked the end of its last location in the state, the site reported, saying it was a "local Italian chain owned by one of Oregon's wealthiest people." The final restaurant was in the Portland area.
The restaurant announced it was closing in a Facebook post on June 5.
"To our much-loved community of Oregon City: It is with sad hearts we announce Bugatti's is closing. The last day will be 6.8.2025," the chain wrote.
"The reasons and struggles are many. We will be focusing on a busy last week and taking care of staff as best we can. We truly appreciate your patronage and support over the many years and consider our tenure a triumph. Thank you, Oregon City!!"
On June 8, the restaurant posted on Facebook, "What a glorious send off for Bugatti's. All our guests came out in droves, our wonderful staff worked their tails off, and we were able to say goodbye to each other. What an incredible team. These are a talented bunch and any company would be lucky to have them. Lots of love to all."
In 2024, the restaurant chain closed its other location, the original one.
Willamette Week described that restaurant as a "stalwart of West Linn's dining scene for more than 30 years," and reported that the chain was owned by "industrialist Robert Pamplin Jr."
The news site noted then that Pamplin was "better known for his ownership of Ross Island Sand & Gravel and for Pamplin Communications, which until earlier this year owned the Portland Tribune and 24 other Oregon newspapers."
Customers declared their sadness on the restaurant's Facebook page.
"Going to miss you so much Bugatti's you've been my family's special go-to restaurant my entire life. Thank you for so many amazing memories," wrote one.
"This feels like waking up to family member passed away. Will definitely miss Bugatti's," wrote another person.
A man wrote, "We wish all the employees the best moving forward. You were our go to spot for business lunches and you never disappointed. Our company execs really enjoyed coming to your restaurant. We also had some great date nights before heading to the movies. You will be missed."Beloved Oregon Restaurant Chain, Bugatti's, Closes Its Last Location first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
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