Caro Amico Italian Cafe

Classic old school Italian experience in PDX! The lasagna was to die for! We sat in the charming bar, with cozy red leather booths, with a lovely ambiance. We took advantage of the great happy hour menu for appetizers and salad, and enjoyed a nice bottle of wine for a very reasonable price to share with the lasagna. One couple in the bar said they'd been coming to “their”particular booth since 1957. It was our first visit, but certainly not our last! Too many delicious entrees left to try.

We had a lovely evening with attentive service, delicious food, and quiet romantic music in the background. The view was an added bonus. We'll be back.

Giant pepperoni and you can draw on the tables, pretty good sauce too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is classic Italian. The lasagna was fantastic and the Capresee salad was fresh. One salad was a perfect split for two. The service was great. We were too full for dessert but they looked very tasty. Prices were very reasonable. We will be back.

We had incredible service. The food and wine choices are excellent as is the actual product. When we visit Portland it's the first reservation we book.

Wonderful staff, food and overall experience. The grilled scallops were perfect! Everything was so yummy. CaroAmico was a great place to celebrate a special birthday!

We've loved this restaurant for decades. The food is always absolutely great Italian fare. We chose to sit in the bar. There were a couple of tables that were very loud! Sitting in the dining room is always much quieter but had we done that we wouldn't have had John, the bartender, as our waiter. He was exceptional! My husband and I both had the lasagna and I challenge anyone to make a better one!

I had a wonderful dinner last evening. I ordered a bottle of one of their Italian wines which paired brilliantly with our food. Thank you for a wonderful evening with my friends.

Food was okay, but the price was very high for the quality. Service was good and fast. Environment was perfectly acceptable - they have crayons for coloring on the paper table cloths which is fun. Overall fine restaurant, just not worth the asking price.

We had a wonderful dinner for our first time at Caro Amico. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambience was perfect.

Our party of six enjoyed a perfect almost-summer evening on the patio. We celebrated our daughter being 21 with a round of cocktails - a few grapefruit drops, a Vesper, and a Negroni. All tasty! We followed the cocktails with the best-in-town gamberetti, shrimp in a white wine, butter, and garlic sauce + garlic bread for apps. Our main course, agli oglio and Carbonara pasta and a few gf pizzas and salads made for a delicious feast! Anji, our server, was gracious and on point. What a wonderful evening at Caro Amico!

The most authentic.
Italian food. I have ever eaten. The service was superb the food to die for and it was a nice, quiet, comfortable atmosphere. My husband and I will definitely be coming back

Amazing 👏

I can’t say enough good things about Caro Amico Italian Cafe! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a family meal. The food was amazing—every dish was full of flavor! Our server was friendly and attentive. We left with full bellies and happy hearts! We’re already planning our next visit for when my mother-in-law comes to town. I can’t wait to share this delightful experience with her! I highly recommend Caro Amico!

Spendy but nice