Portland Restaurants
Castagna
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: 503-231-7373Portland locals like their dining the way they like their lifestyle: comfortable, unpretentious and high quality. Castagna delivers on all three counts. The décor in the restaurant is understated and neat, leaving diners free to focus their attention on the exquisite food. The dishes originate from classic French and Italian cuisine, but also highlight ingredients particular to the Northeast region. Expect to see local seafood and several varieties of mushroom sprinkled throughout the rotating menu, which includes such delectable offerings as Grilled Cattail Creek Lamb or Muscovy Duck Legs. For a slightly more casual meal, they also have an informal café next door that offers equally delightful fare.
Castagna
Genoa
2832 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: 503-238-1464Many are surprised on their first visit to Genoa to discover what lies behind the door of the unassuming storefront. Stepping inside, guests leave urban Portland far behind and travel to another world. As a guest to Genoa you can expect to begin your meal with an aperitif or cocktail and leave completely satisfied.
Genoa
Serratto
2112 NW Kearney Street, Portland, OR 97210 Tel: 503-221-1195
Serratto serves authentic Italian food from a variety of regions with an emphasis on seasonality and freshness. We have an extensive wine list focusing on traditional wine regions such as Piemonte and Tuscany, as well as emerging production zones such as Sicily, Friuli, and Apulia. Additionally, we offer a few select wines from the Pacific Northwest.
Serratto
Fratelli
1230 Northwest Hoyt, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 241-8800Fratelli knows how to create a magical event for groups both large and small. We pride ourselves on our simple, regional approach to Italian cuisine. We cook with only the freshest produce, meats and herbs. In addition to our tantalizing selections of fine grappas, amaros and limoncellos, we offer you a rich, Italian-only wine list, featuring renowned blends and vintages from all of Italy's regions.
Fratelli
Wildwood
1221 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: 503-248-9663Wildwood Restaurant offers a market driven menu featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from local farms and purveyors - a sumptuous diversity of meats, seafood, pastas, vegetables, and salads. Try a pizza from the clay oven, or indulge your sweet tooth with one of our luscious desserts, made daily.
Wildwood
Veritable Quandary
1220 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 Tel: 503-227-7342Veritable Quandary, located right in the heart of the busy city, is a charming dining garden with an “Old Portland” feel. The dining room’s glass walls can be opened to the outdoor elements, allowing for fresh air and the scent of blossoming flowers or they can be closed to keep guests cozy on a rainy day. The abundance of greenery surrounding Veritable Quandary changes with the seasons, as does Chef Annie Cuggino’s menu. Chef Cuggino uses fresh ingredients from local farmers to create a unique Northwest cuisine that is mixed with some flavors from her past, having previously worked in restaurants in New York and New Orleans.
Veritable Quandary
Iorio Restaurant
912 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: (503) 445-4716With a menu worthy of an Italian grandmother’s famed home cooking, Iorio Restaurant honors its genre with the finest local organic produce and sustainable meats. Affordable favorites such as the cornmeal-crusted Wild Caught Calamari or Butternut Squash Pizza will please the foodie palate in this small but intimate Hawthorne eatery. Whether you come as part of a couple or with a large party, Iorio encourages a variety of group sizes with their amply-spaced tables. The friendly and inviting décor, low lighting, attentive service, and unpretentious comfort food is sure to give this a permanent place on your list of regular stomping grounds.
Iorio Restaurant
Clarklewis
1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: (503) 235-2294Fittingly set in the Industrial District, Clarklewis is housed in an invitingly airy and open former loading dock. Dimly lit with ingeniously placed flashlights at each table to guide along the occasional disoriented diner, it lends the contemporary décor a soft and cozy edge. Emanating from the open kitchen’s wood-fired stove is a warm smoky smell sure to make your mouth water for one of their meat specialties such as the Spit-Roasted Chicken or Hearth-Roasted Carlton Pork Shoulder. Their hearty American fare serves local, organic, seasonal ingredients in a thoughtful presentation that will delight even the most particular of guests.
Clarklewis
Madison's Grill
1109 SE Madison Street, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: (503) 230-2471Despite a recently revised menu that boasts an extensive selection of healthy choices, Madison’s Grill’s modern take on American pub fare hardly suffers from their reduction in fatty ingredients. Offering lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, this charming grill is the place to go if you’re seeking a lively atmosphere in a historic building featuring a full bar, free billiards, and patio dining. The traditional pub treats mingle with some unconventional alternatives such as the Northwest Salmon Picatta and Chicken Bento.
Madison's Grill
Le Pigeon
738 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 Tel: (503) 546-8796Le Pigeon’s burgeoning chef Gabriel Rucker has a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Having flown the coop from Gotham Building Tavern a few years back to open this small and unfussy eatery, he’s met with nothing but success ever since. His nose-to-tail philosophy of cooking has produced specialties such as Duck-Duck-Pigeon, a pan-roasted squab with duck confit, and Poussin (a young, small chicken) with shell beans, corn, and chanterelles. With his desserts, Rucker veers away from traditional sugar-laden concoctions and opts for savory treats; Apricot Cornbread with Bacon and Maple Ice Cream is one option.
Le Pigeon
Paley's Place
1204 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 243-2403Located in a charming old Victorian home, Paley’s Place offers Southern French and Northern Italian influenced Pacific Northwestern cuisine. The result, orchestrated by skilled 2005 James Beard Award winner Chef Vitaly Paley, is nothing short of culinary excellence. Whether it be a table on the porch or in the intimate but casual dining room, there’s no bad seat in the house to enjoy some of their seasonal organic specialties such as the Rabbit Ravioli with house bacon, mushrooms and summer squash or 40-Day Dry-Aged Highland Oak Ribeye with sweet onion rings and creamed greens.
Paley's Place
Bluehour
250 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 226-3394Restaurateur Bruce Carey’s Bluehour, named for that ethereal time between day and night, is a sophisticated take on Northwest-inspired Mediterranean cuisine. The sleek, contemporary dining room is a harmony of dramatic high ceilings and austere décor. With an intimate private dining space with a wall back-lit with 3,000 wine bottles, this is the ideal gathering place for a group of up to 100 people. Executive Chef Kenny Giambalvo’s fresh menu changes with the seasons but fear not, his signature dishes are as constant as the blue hour that the restaurant is name for.
Bluehour
Andina
1314 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 228-9535Serving native Peruvian food in a colorful atmosphere, this restaurant has garnered a slew of accolades since they opened in 2005. The ambiance, food, and service have hardly suffered since, making this the ideal location for the adventurous diner. The cuisine, an imaginative hybrid, blends the best of traditional cooking methods with their own version of Peruvian influenced Northwest regional food. The result has been coined “Novoandina”, and people simply cannot get enough. Animated music, an earth-toned formal dining room brightly decorated in native arts and crafts, and a bar featuring devilishly delicious cocktails and an award-winning wine list are just a few of the additional perks aside from the food.
Andina
Park Kitchen
422 NW 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 223-7275The quintessential neighborhood bistro, Park Kitchen is located in a historic building on the North Park Blocks. With sidewalk seating looking out over friendly games of bocce and roll up doors leading into a subtle and airy dining room, it’s hard to imagine the food and service living up to the ambiance. It does precisely this however under the cool control of chef and owner Scott Dolich’s masterful direction. The menu takes advantage of the Northwest’s finest bounty to create delectable American dishes that reflect their urban and pastoral surroundings.
Park Kitchen
Clyde Common
1014 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR 97205 Tel: (503) 228-3333This tavern-style restaurant adjacent to the Ace Hotel offers a unique ambiance highlighted by creative and thoughtful fare by Chef Jason Barwikowski. With a culinary philosophy that incorporates foreign and domestic styles of cooking with local ingredients, one can expect foodie delights such as Foie Gras Torchon with rose sorbet and brioche croutons or Beef Tongue with seared scallops, beets and tomato jam. The space itself has a no frills minimalist décor boasting an open kitchen, zinc-topped bar, and long communal tables ideal for mingling with old and new friends alike.
Clyde Common
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 Tel: (503) 450-0030Sitting on the 30th floor of the US Bank tower, Portland City Grill boasts the best view in the city, with a spectacular panorama of the Cascade Mountains. The cuisine is an imaginative blend of Asian, island, and northwestern influences bestowed upon USDA Prime steaks, seafood, and an extensive sushi menu. With a fantastic bar scene and an even better happy hour, it’s a popular spot for after work drinks and small bites among friends and co-workers. If you have the fortune of dining there, don’t miss out on the Misoyaki Glazed Oregon Black Cod or the Dungeness Crab Stuffed Jumbo Diver Scallops.
Portland City Grill
Huber's Cafe
411 S.W. Third Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 Tel: 503.228.5686The oldest restaurant in Portland honors its earliest days and patrons with a time-tested menu and persevering commitment to please. Originally opened in 1879, Huber’s made a start by serving a free turkey sandwich with every beer purchase; today, turkey is the clear favorite of patrons and staff alike, and plays a prominent role on the menu. The Roast Turkey Wings with all the fixings will surely whisk you off to happier times and the Turkey Mushroom Pie will warm you inside out. As if Huber’s didn’t have enough going for it, it also happens to be the largest user of Kahlua in the US, mixing its famous Spanish Coffee.
Huber's Cafe
Meriwether's Restaurant
2601 N.W. Vaughn Street, Portland, OR 97210 Tel: 503.228.1250Meriwether’s Restaurant stands on the site of the famous 1905 World’s Fair and this historic location is just one of the distinguishing aspects of Meriwether’s Restaurant. The restaurant also boasts its own Meriwether’s Skyline Farm, where Chef Earl Hook receives his home-grown produce. The beautiful nature surroundings allows guests the option of scenic outdoor garden dining, or indoor seating in Meriwether’s spacious dining room. The menu offers Pacific North Western cuisine made from local, fresh ingredients, but not only is the food local, the bar is stocked with locally brewed beverages as well.
Meriwether's Restaurant
Fenouil
900 NW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: (503) 525-2225Situated in a sleek, soaring space replete with roll-up garage doors, a flurry of flowing activity from an open kitchen, and limestone-covered columns, Fenouil is the place to check out in Portland for fine French food. Officially coined as an urban brasserie for its relaxed and upscale atmosphere, Chef Pascal Chureau also adheres to the popular philosophy of using local ingredients as they become available seasonally. Live music graces the chic space on weekends, and the bar is a great stop for small bites, creative cocktails, or a glass of wine from their first-rate European wine list.
Fenouil
Giorgio's
1131 Northwest Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: 503-221-1888Giorgio’s is a restaurant that continues to be truly authentic to Northern Italian cuisine. Owner/Chef Giorgio Kawas initially learned to love cooking at an early age from his mother in Italy. Gaining interest as he got older, Chef Kawas studied cooking in Northern Italy before opening Giorgio’s. The restaurant’s carefully selected menu items include home-made pastas, seafood and vegetarian options, and an impressive seventy-five bottle wine program with options from Italy, France and Oregon. The atmosphere is sophisticated and comfortable, and although the options may be extensive, Giorgio makes a great effort to focus on providing simple, lingering satisfaction.
Giorgio's
Davis Street Tavern
500 Northwest Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209 Tel: 503-505-5050Guests entering Davis Street Tavern may feel as if they’re stepping into an elegant, yet domestic cabin- style pub. The brick interior and polished wood-paneled ceiling are matched with candle-lit tables and dangling wooden chandeliers creating a calm and dim setting. This seafood and steak restaurant is led by Chef Gabriel Kapustka, who cooks with locally-grown, fresh produce and variety of meat types. Some sandwiches and burgers offered include lamb, pulled pork and strip loin. Accompanying the hardy and delicious American meal options are draft and bottled beers, specialty and classic cocktails, and a wide-ranging wine list, aiming to please all palates.
Davis Street Tavern
A Cena
7742 SE 13TH, Portland, OR 97202 Tel: 503-206-3291At A Cena, Chef Gabe Gabreski combines the comforts of home-cooked meals with the sophistication of fine dining. Guests can relax in one of the restaurants two dining rooms; each dimly lit with soft décor, or find a seat at the bar while awaiting their freshly prepared meal. Striving for quality, Chef Gabreski utilizes product from local Portland farmers, freshly baked breads, hand-made pasta, and a carefully selected wine list. Chef Gabreski was born in Italy but studied cooking in America, so it’s only natural for him to fuse Americanized Italian favorites like spaghetti and pizza, with authentic Italian recipes.
A Cena
Pazzo Ristorante
627 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205 Tel: 503-228-1515Pazzo Ristorante is the place to go for timelessly enjoyable Italian food and drinks. Pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, seafood, meats, breads, baked goods and desserts are prepared fresh daily by Chef John Eisenhart. A full bar featuring classic beverages and unique creations, an extensive wine list, a variety of American and Italian sodas, and coffees and teas accompanies Pazzo’s vibrant and flavorful menu selections. The chic, yet warm lighting and wood floors bring an intimate vibe to this otherwise busy street-corner location. Whether it’s a group brunch, romantic dinner, quick snack, or a round of drinks you’re looking for, Pazzo Ristorante can accommodate.
Pazzo Ristorante
London Grill
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Tel: (503) 295-4110Located in the Benson Hotel, The London Grill has become a landmark in Portland especially since it recently received a makeover. The new and improved London Grill features bold modern décor, new Executive Chef Serge Selbe, and a freshly altered menu. It offers exquisite Northwestern menu items such as Grilled Lamb Chops with ratatouille crepinette, polenta, Chinese eggplant and hazelnut emulsion, and a wine list with over 6,000 bottles. For special occasions guests can request one of three private rooms, appropriately named “Little London,” “The Wine Cellar” and “The Wine Room,” each functional for rehearsal dinners, business luncheons, romantic dinners and private parties.
London Grill
The Heathman Restaurant
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Tel: (503) 790-7126The Heathman Restaurant is conveniently located in downtown Portland right in the heart of Portland’s cultural district. This classic eatery combines delicious Pacific Northwest flavors with the comforting dining experience of a home away from home. Chef Philippe Boulot contacts local growers and producers to attain the highest quality of seasonal ingredients and uses recipes influenced by French cuisine to create unique menu items. Paired with the delicious food options is a wine list featuring over 750 selections and over 6,600 bottles, maintaining its theme of great quality with diverse options.
The Heathman Restaurant
Tucci
220 A Avenue, Portland, OR 97034 Tel: 503-697-3383Sunday and holiday dinners were a must in the Tucci family, and that tradition of generosity and unity continues today in this popular Italian eatery where guests enjoy authentic cuisine and genuine hospitality. The rustic décor utilizes warm tones and classic accents to welcome patrons into the space, while the thoughtfully tasty fare keeps them returning time and time again. Much of the produce is locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest region, and every dish boasts Grandma Tucci’s touch. And staying true to its roots, the fine wine selection consists exclusively of Italian varieties.
Tucci
Riccardo's Ristorante
16035 South West Boones Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97035 Tel: (503) 636-4104Since 1980, owners Riccardo and Georgette Spaccarelli have provided Lake Oswego with fine dining and spectacular Italian cuisine. Simple furniture and décor combine to create an unassuming, relaxed atmosphere. With Italian recipes and culinary tradition passed down from Riccardo’s grandmother, Riccardo’s provides traditional Italian cuisine in a comfortable environment. Also well known to diners and connoisseurs alike is Riccardo’s selection of red and white Italian wines. So if fine Italian cuisine and wine in the Lake Oswego area is what you’re yearning for, Riccardo’s is the place to be.
Riccardo's Ristorante
The View Point Inn
40301 East Larch Mountain Road, Portland, OR 97019 Tel: 503.695.5811Living up to its name, The View Point Inn offers a truly stunning panoramic scope of the Columbia River Gorge. The inn is regally perched atop a one acre bluff, allowing its scenic vantage point to be punctuated by the city lights of Portland and Vancouver in the distance. The splendor of this historic location is only matched by the quality of its cuisine. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxed weekend brunch or exquisite dinner, the thoughtful, Pacific Northwest regional cuisine menu will both inspire and satisfy your palate. Indeed, the unparalleled scenery has found its competition: truly flavorful fare.
The View Point Inn
Mingo
12600 SW Crescent Street Suite 120, Portland, OR 97005 Tel: 503.646.6464Mingo has a great and sincere understanding of how Italian cuisine should be prepared and presented: simply and sincerely. Clarity of flavor is prized above pretense on the Mingo menu, opting for fewer, high quality and impact ingredients over the muddling of tastes and textures. After all, the Mingo family feels as though it is feeding family at every table, every time. Tasty favorites include the pan seared scallops, Capasante, and the Gnocchi alla Romana. In true Italian fashion, an ongoing series of winemaker dinners introduce guests to noteworthy varietals as they feast on savory fare and sultry sounds. Only the best for family.
Mingo
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