About
The Old Spaghetti Factory legend wasn’t created with advertising
dollars, viral videos or an investment group’s startup capital. It
was born out of one man’s decision to do things right.
Guss Dussin opened the first Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant in
Portland, OR on January 10, 1969, without a single ad to
announce his arrival. By the end of the night he had pocketed a
paltry $171.80. But the Navy veteran had an ace up his sleeve.
He knew that honesty, dignity, respect, hard work, teamwork and
guest satisfaction were a can’t-miss recipe for dining success.
Since that first night, The Old Spaghetti Factory has grown into a
national phenomenon, featuring 40 restaurants that serve more
than 10 million guests annually. There have been changes over
those four decades, but when guests walk through the doors
they can be assured of the same principles Guss unveiled that
first rainy night: great food, affordable prices and an experience
unlike any other.
Nearly every item on The Old Spaghetti Factory’s menu is made
on-site, from scratch, using fresh ingredients. Unlike most
restaurants, when you order an entrée we serve you a complete
meal, which includes bread, soup/salad, a drink and dessert. Our
broad selection of pasta, meat and salads gets our guests’
attention, and it’s the surprising value that keeps them returning
visit after visit.
A meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory is more than a meal. It’s an
experience. We invest meticulous attention to our décor, so our
guests feel as though they’re stepping into another world. Every
location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stain glass
displays and an old-fashioned trolley car that doubles as
centerpiece display and dining hall. With our expansive kids’
menu, special treats and fun activities, we want families to feel
as at home in our restaurant as they do in their own dining
rooms.
In an industry where the average restaurant lasts a handful of
years, how has The Old Spaghetti Factory thrived for so long? We
believe it’s our dedication to affordable, exceptional food in a
lively atmosphere. That will always be our trademark. It’s what
has inspired entire generations of families to return again and
again, for more than 40 years.