A curated list of my favorite Portland restaurants. Tried, loved, and always worth a reservation. From cozy neighborhood gems to standout spots for a night out, these are the places that never miss.
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The vodka pasta! One of the best vodka pastas Iāve ever had beyond Portland too!
No Saint
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The Mentaiko Udon is š¤š¼! The vibe, the aesthetic, the food, the drinksā¦. Everything šÆ
Terra Mae
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The brisket burnt endsš I love this place, they have solid cocktails and you honestly canāt go wrong with anything on the menu š
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
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A great cozy, Italian spot! The cocktails and food are great and the aesthetic makes it that much better. It is a smaller spot, so I would suggest a reservation š
Fantino
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A solid Thai spot with good ambiance! I got the pad thai, and honestly, you canāt go wrong with a good pad thai š„¢
Paadee
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The better lettuce salad and baked ravioli alla vodka is what I dream about š“
Monty's Red Sauce
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The curry & roti sets are so damn good and is a comfort food fs!
Hat Yai
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If youāre feeling under the weather, itās a rainy day, or you just need a warm pick me upā¦ this is your spot! So many pho options and damn is it good š
Pho Oregon Restaurant - Vietnamese
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I love this thai spot in downtown! They have a nice upstairs area to sit or itās great for takeout š„”
Thai Peacock
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I honestly have had a hard time finding solid Chinese spots in Portland, but this one is it. Itās a bit spendy, but definitely worth it!
Duck House Chinese Restaurant
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Keith Lee never lies. This place is amazing, they have a sambal flight and is perfect for a sauce lover like me! The roti here is so bomb. Fun, unique cocktails as well š¹
Gado Gado
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The fresh pasta is such a classic! And I hear from a little birdy that the pizza here is also fire š„
Cibo
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Again, another thing I have a hard time finding in Portland. But this bagel spot takes the crown. They have so many unique flavors and options! A long line though so be prepared to wait.
