Out of this world food and service. Service staff is very friendly and ambiance is excellent.
Stacey Spengler
We had a lovely event celebrating our company’s 19th anniversary. You folks created a beautiful atmosphere for us to celebrate. WONDERFUL staff and the food was spectacular. Catered to our 2 vegan folks as well. Really lovely evening. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan S
I was hesitant to try some of the stuff in the charcuterie board. My partner asked about it and the waitress ensured us we would not leave anything on the plate. She was correct. I did not know beef tongue could leave you wanting more. Very friendly staff. It's fun to sit at the counter and watch them make the food. My new favorite restaurant in PDX. Can't wait to go back.Parking: We had no trouble finding parking around 7pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Ashton
The atmosphere is nice, clean, dim lighting (I like this, I know some people don't). The service was ok. Our waitress was average, the guy who served our pizza to us was super friendly and nice.The food was alright. I didn't care much for the arancini or the tiramisu. Arancini is very onion-heavy, and the tiramisu has a thick, hard layer of ganache on top. When you try to stick a fork in, it just smashes the desert into the plate because of how hard the ganache is. I feel like that, generally speaking, tiramisu is a creamy, smoothe, delicate dessert. At least it has been everywhere else I've had it.I'll say that while the pizza is definitely solid, my overall thought is that for the price of everything, I really don't think I should be leaving and feeling hungry. I don't feel the food, as good as it, is worth the prices they are charging for it. Bill was around $80 or $90.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ericka Heidrick
I love love looooove it here. The interior design is to die for, the staff is insanely friendly, and the food and drinks are the best of the best. It's such a wonderful place to be. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Butter Lettuce Salad, Gnocchi Alla Romana
Janelle Leeson
I was mistaken that this was a more casual setting of Nostrana. As a lone diner, I entered and was going to sit at one of the empty seats at the bar. Rather than nicely informing me that you have to be seated by a Nostrana host next door, the bartender was so rude that I ended up just leaving.
Mandy N.
I ordered off the happy hour menu. The wines were excellent and the margarita pizza & capellini pomodoro was delicious. Only 3 stars, however, because we found a hair in the arugula salad (after eating half of it) and the pizza was served unsliced with nothing to cut it with. I wasn't sure what the process was so I sawed through it with a butter knife... to find out later from a patron who saw me that I was suppose to receive scissors to cut it with .
Richard Nicolas
Happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie O.
A really fun place with a cool vibe. Not just a wine bar. Dinner can be ordered from Nostrana. Excellent pasta and foccocia. Our server/bartender was attentive, friendly and helpful. Food came out in a timely manner. Barbera wine was excellent. . Overall a swanky place to dine.
Angelica A.
Fuoco!! Deliciousness in every bite! Conveniently booked on Open Table. We got there a bit early, before they opened. So we got a drink across the street at Crush. Fantastic experience from start to finish. We sat on the wine bar side - at the bar top. I highly recommend sitting on this side - especially on a date. They had Happy Hour items to choose from as well. We got the Focaccia & ciabatta Nostrana - Yum! The Insalata Nostrana - I could have had this as my meal. Fresh flavors and crispy croutons to compliment. We both split the Paglia e fieno + the Radiatori al ragù. The Radiatori al ragù had the most amazing cheese grated on top. It complimented the beef and pork. I couldn't put my fork down - it was perfection in each bite. The Paglia e fieno was light and airy despite being a fettitune style noodle. The scallop and lemon pairing was delicious and the plate came together harmoniously. Exceptional flavors and quality - packed with attentive service, beautiful ambiance and decor. Come check them out!
I made a reservation for the restaurant side (Nostrana) but the Open Table app said I am required to make a separate reservation at Enoteca (bar side) in order to have access to their Happy Hour menu. I thought it strange having to make 2 separate reservations that ended up taking a 4-hr time block, but I did as asked. We were seated at the bar top where we were presented both the HH and regular menu. Our excellent bartender notified us we could order everything the restaurant serves...which left me wondering wth Open Table made me make 2 reservations. The bartender went over to the restaurant and canceled my second reservation so we could remain at the bar. I am so glad we got to stay at Enoteca. We ordered the Radicchio Salad (no bitterness thanks to their "cold blanch" prep), Crispy Risotto Cakes, and Foccacia of the Day (squash). These starters were all fantastic and such a great value for the price! We moved on to our mains, the Overnight Braised Pork shoulder and Oven Roasted Crab Cannelloni. Both were so delicious, with that melt-in-your-mouth pork, and delicate cannelloni pasta full of fresh crab meat. The desserts, Tiramisu and Butterscotch Budino, were too sweet for my taste but my sweet-tooth partner loved them (and finished them both hah). Our bartender paced the orders for us so we could enjoy our time with our drinks and we did not feel rushed at all. We got there at 5:30pm and the early evening light was perfect, and not crowded. Next time I would like to sit outside so I can enjoy their beautiful al fresco dining area surrounded by flowers and foliage. Listening to Vincent Price (?) talking about "California Port" in the bathroom was odd but funny. This is now a must-visit on my PDX list.
Timothy Kruse
Had a great time! Perfect location for a private event! The food was excellent!!! Fantastic service and the bartender was outstanding!
Phyllis Brudney
We loved the private party we went to. It went flawlessly.
Cynthia
Well, the service was great and my drink. Nice people at the bar. The 22% service fee, I wasn't keen on.
Jessica M.
Per.Fec.Tion. There is no other way to put it. I have been wanting to go to Nostrana for like ....14 years. It has been bookmarked here on Yelp ...and I am so glad they had a reservation available! We sat at the bar and were served by Russell and Michael. First thing, we were offered a taste of wine that Russell was excited about, and it was a delight!! This left us feeling really comfortable asking for recommendations and suggestions. We ended up ordering something from every section of the menu except the salad course, but we will be back for that!! Every single staff member was epic. Full of knowledge and super friendly. Absolutely worth every single penny.
Out of this world food and service. Service staff is very friendly and ambiance is excellent.
We had a lovely event celebrating our company’s 19th anniversary. You folks created a beautiful atmosphere for us to celebrate. WONDERFUL staff and the food was spectacular. Catered to our 2 vegan folks as well. Really lovely evening. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was hesitant to try some of the stuff in the charcuterie board. My partner asked about it and the waitress ensured us we would not leave anything on the plate. She was correct. I did not know beef tongue could leave you wanting more. Very friendly staff. It's fun to sit at the counter and watch them make the food. My new favorite restaurant in PDX. Can't wait to go back.Parking: We had no trouble finding parking around 7pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is nice, clean, dim lighting (I like this, I know some people don't). The service was ok. Our waitress was average, the guy who served our pizza to us was super friendly and nice.The food was alright. I didn't care much for the arancini or the tiramisu. Arancini is very onion-heavy, and the tiramisu has a thick, hard layer of ganache on top. When you try to stick a fork in, it just smashes the desert into the plate because of how hard the ganache is. I feel like that, generally speaking, tiramisu is a creamy, smoothe, delicate dessert. At least it has been everywhere else I've had it.I'll say that while the pizza is definitely solid, my overall thought is that for the price of everything, I really don't think I should be leaving and feeling hungry. I don't feel the food, as good as it, is worth the prices they are charging for it. Bill was around $80 or $90.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I love love looooove it here. The interior design is to die for, the staff is insanely friendly, and the food and drinks are the best of the best. It's such a wonderful place to be. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Butter Lettuce Salad, Gnocchi Alla Romana
I was mistaken that this was a more casual setting of Nostrana. As a lone diner, I entered and was going to sit at one of the empty seats at the bar. Rather than nicely informing me that you have to be seated by a Nostrana host next door, the bartender was so rude that I ended up just leaving.
I ordered off the happy hour menu. The wines were excellent and the margarita pizza & capellini pomodoro was delicious. Only 3 stars, however, because we found a hair in the arugula salad (after eating half of it) and the pizza was served unsliced with nothing to cut it with. I wasn't sure what the process was so I sawed through it with a butter knife... to find out later from a patron who saw me that I was suppose to receive scissors to cut it with .
Happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A really fun place with a cool vibe. Not just a wine bar. Dinner can be ordered from Nostrana. Excellent pasta and foccocia. Our server/bartender was attentive, friendly and helpful. Food came out in a timely manner. Barbera wine was excellent. . Overall a swanky place to dine.
Fuoco!! Deliciousness in every bite! Conveniently booked on Open Table. We got there a bit early, before they opened. So we got a drink across the street at Crush. Fantastic experience from start to finish. We sat on the wine bar side - at the bar top. I highly recommend sitting on this side - especially on a date. They had Happy Hour items to choose from as well. We got the Focaccia & ciabatta Nostrana - Yum! The Insalata Nostrana - I could have had this as my meal. Fresh flavors and crispy croutons to compliment. We both split the Paglia e fieno + the Radiatori al ragù. The Radiatori al ragù had the most amazing cheese grated on top. It complimented the beef and pork. I couldn't put my fork down - it was perfection in each bite. The Paglia e fieno was light and airy despite being a fettitune style noodle. The scallop and lemon pairing was delicious and the plate came together harmoniously. Exceptional flavors and quality - packed with attentive service, beautiful ambiance and decor. Come check them out!
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I made a reservation for the restaurant side (Nostrana) but the Open Table app said I am required to make a separate reservation at Enoteca (bar side) in order to have access to their Happy Hour menu. I thought it strange having to make 2 separate reservations that ended up taking a 4-hr time block, but I did as asked. We were seated at the bar top where we were presented both the HH and regular menu. Our excellent bartender notified us we could order everything the restaurant serves...which left me wondering wth Open Table made me make 2 reservations. The bartender went over to the restaurant and canceled my second reservation so we could remain at the bar. I am so glad we got to stay at Enoteca. We ordered the Radicchio Salad (no bitterness thanks to their "cold blanch" prep), Crispy Risotto Cakes, and Foccacia of the Day (squash). These starters were all fantastic and such a great value for the price! We moved on to our mains, the Overnight Braised Pork shoulder and Oven Roasted Crab Cannelloni. Both were so delicious, with that melt-in-your-mouth pork, and delicate cannelloni pasta full of fresh crab meat. The desserts, Tiramisu and Butterscotch Budino, were too sweet for my taste but my sweet-tooth partner loved them (and finished them both hah). Our bartender paced the orders for us so we could enjoy our time with our drinks and we did not feel rushed at all. We got there at 5:30pm and the early evening light was perfect, and not crowded. Next time I would like to sit outside so I can enjoy their beautiful al fresco dining area surrounded by flowers and foliage. Listening to Vincent Price (?) talking about "California Port" in the bathroom was odd but funny. This is now a must-visit on my PDX list.
Had a great time! Perfect location for a private event! The food was excellent!!! Fantastic service and the bartender was outstanding!
We loved the private party we went to. It went flawlessly.
Well, the service was great and my drink. Nice people at the bar. The 22% service fee, I wasn't keen on.
Per.Fec.Tion. There is no other way to put it. I have been wanting to go to Nostrana for like ....14 years. It has been bookmarked here on Yelp ...and I am so glad they had a reservation available! We sat at the bar and were served by Russell and Michael. First thing, we were offered a taste of wine that Russell was excited about, and it was a delight!! This left us feeling really comfortable asking for recommendations and suggestions. We ended up ordering something from every section of the menu except the salad course, but we will be back for that!! Every single staff member was epic. Full of knowledge and super friendly. Absolutely worth every single penny.