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Caro Amico Italian Cafe, Portland, OR

Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.6
4.6
478 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Southwest Portland

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Caro Amico Italian Cafe is located in a venerable mid-century building on Barbur Boulevard, just 20 blocks south of downtown Portland.

We are back open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Sunday, 4:00-9:00PM.


Full of history, memories, & Frank Sinatra songs from the 60's, Caro Amico qualifies for 'traditional' in the City's treasured old family restaurants. Situated just below 'Pill Hill,' Caro offers a view of Portland's burgeoning high rise waterfront and, of course, the 21st Century Aerial Tram as it makes its way from the waterfront below to the University Hospitals and Offices above.

Our Deck is open during the spring and summer months for Outdoor Dining . Enjoy Happy Hour in our Cozy Bar. 4:00-6:00PM.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 223-6895
  • Website
    http://caroamicoitaliancafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Tapia
  • Location
    3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Cross street
    Pennoyer
  • Parking details
    Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Kid-friendly

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caro Amico Italian Cafe offers a charming dining experience with "great service" and "excellent food." The cozy atmosphere and traditional Italian fare make it a delightful spot for a special occasion. Guests appreciate the "romantic atmosphere" and personal touches from the attentive staff, including visits from the owner.

478 Reviews

  1. Don

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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  2. LeAnna

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service, and the flavors were much more saturated and vibrant than I have had in Italian food!

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  3. Ronald

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous! Every dish was perfection. The vinegrette on the bruschetta was to die for.

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  4. Suzanne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the cozy bar and enjoyed great service and a wonderful meal of pasta Putanesca, salad and garlic bread with a nice bold Italian red wine. Perfect place to spend an evening with friends.

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  5. Norman

    Portland

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first visit to Caro Amico since their extensive remodel. The food and service were both quite good. We did find the dining room to be fairly noisy due to a number of large boisterous tables. It was hard to hold a conversation over our dinner on a Saturday night.

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  6. Michael

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caro Amico has become our go-to Italian restaurant in Portland. Tasty pastas and pizzas, great drink menu, and very friendly staff.

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  7. Hal

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice experience since we hadn’t been back to this restaurant in years. Seemed a little clumsy with service and operations.

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  8. Trina

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy it reopened. Went as a family. Great job with service. Good was very good. Missed the Bakers pizza. It’s our favorite but we went with individual dishes this time.

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  9. Carol

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, food was very good and presented nicely. A bit overpriced. Only real complaint is the women’s restroom! I had to walk up two sets of stairs and I have very bad arthritis in both knees. One bathroom stall and a toilet that was not working correctly. Needs updating!

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  10. Michael

    Portland

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The only disappointment was the food. Service was very good, and I loved the background music. Geed ambience.

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FAQs

Caro Amico Italian Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Caro Amico Italian Cafe restaurant

Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Southwest Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caro Amico Italian Cafe

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pennoyer
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Tapia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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