A long-mothballed restaurant in downtown Portland has now been revived. Il Solito, the homestyle Italian American spot inside Kimpton Hotel Vintage at 627 SW Washington St., began serving customers Nov. 2 after a two-and-a-half-year absence.

The business temporarily closed in March 2020, like every other restaurant in the state, to help quell the spread of COVID. And similar to other eateries located in Portland’s downtown area—particularly those anchoring hotels—Il Solito remained locked tight, even as bars and restaurants in other areas reopened after lockdowns were lifted.