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The main Nostrana Dining Room (March 2022) - Nostrana, Portland, OR
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Nostrana

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.

We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day.

We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.

A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bryan Donaldson; Chef/Owner Cathy Whims

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2005, multi-James Beard Award-nominated chef Cathy Whims’s flagship restaurant still turns out some of the city’s best Italian food. Feast on wood-fired thin-crust pizzas and a 2.5-pound Florentine-style bone-in ribeye, plus seasonal pastas and mains in a lodge-like space with soaring vaulted ceilings and festive hanging lanterns. Toast the meal with a celebratory cocktail—Thrillist dubbed Nostrana “Portland’s capital of the negroni.”

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Additional information

  • Location
    1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214
  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

  • Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us opposite our cellar at Enoteca Nostrana for semi-private dinners perfect for your larger size party. Your menu comprises four courses, representing the best of classic and seasonal Nostrana offerings, including family-style pizza and salad courses, followed by individual main and dessert courses. Preview the menu: https://nostrana.com/bigdinner A 22% Service Charge is added to all checks at Nostrana, providing a robust wage for all team members.
    Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties Photo

  • Bespoke Private Dining

    $1,000.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Bespoke (Fully) Private Dining in our cozy, modern mezzanine at Enoteca Nostrana. Located directly next door to Nostrana, Enoteca boasts a two-story glass cellar of wines and a modern style, offering a bright and inviting space for gatherings of all kinds. (Unlike our Semi-Private Experience, this option provides an exclusive space reserved just for your party.) Private dinners are comfortable for small groups or seatings up to 30. Seated dinners are most common private dining experience and feature family-style plating of classic Nostrana dishes and service for an Italian feast. Alternatively, standing-room parties feature buffet-style plating rich with antipasti. Our Events Team will reach out to discuss menu selections for your party and other details. The price reflected on OpenTable reflects the deposit due hold the room. Final costs depend on party size, menu selections, and add-ons. Booking here will place a hold on our private room. If you're in need of more information before booking, please complete our inquiry form at: nostrana.com/events Accessibility in Alto The room is accessible only by a set of stairs. We do not have an elevator. If you have questions about accessibility, including alternative seating options, please contact our Events Team.
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Private dining

Offers

  • Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoteca Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us at Enoteca bartop for Happy Hour, 5 – 6 pm. Selected wines are dealer’s choice, ever-rotating fresh flavors, featured alongside some all-time Nostrana favorites at a roaring discount. To participate, be sure to make your reservation for the Bar at Enoteca.

    Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoteca Bar Photo

  • Nostrana Night Owl Happy Hour 🦉

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    The iconic Nostrana Happy Hour is BACK just in time for summer. We’re thrilled to invite you to dine with us and are excited to offer deals on some Nostrana classics. Sip a great glass of vino and while you share a margherita pizza with your friends. Take a dive into a bowl of saucy capellini noodles smothered in Marcella’s tomato butter #3. Kick back on our covered and heated patio while you enjoy a crisp insalata Nostrana and a Negroni Sbagliato. Come for the deals, stay for the vibes. Check out the menu: nostrana.com/happy

    Nostrana Night Owl Happy Hour 🦉 Photo

Menu

Nostrana's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 5,732 people are saying

Nostrana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostrana is a standout Italian dining experience in Portland, known for its "amazing food" and "wonderful service." The restaurant offers a cozy, authentic ambiance, with standout dishes like pizza, pasta, and radicchio salad. Patrons appreciate the knowledgeable staff and exceptional wine selection. Perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

5,732 Reviews

  1. Melissa

    Hawaii3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They rushed us out and the food was only average.

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  2. MaryAnnH

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence, as expected. Food is always top shelf. Our server made the experience enjoyable!

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  3. Alison VIP

    Portland46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting Nostrana salad. Fettucini was a little dry but had a nice flavor. Excellent service.

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  4. mike

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of my favorite spots in PDX. authentic Italian and refreshed menus nightly. SO MUCH FUN! make a reservation cause it gets packed.

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  5. Shanti

    Portland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely perfect! The table service was exceptional and the food and cocktails were amazing. Our only complaint is that we were seated 20 minutes after our reservation time.

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  6. Tracy VIP

    Portland3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Loud disco music takes away from the ambiance of this restaurant!

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  7. Jeffrey VIP

    Portland24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very helpful hostess as we requested a table with less noise for a hard-of-hearing member of our party and we were seated in a corner seat that was significantly quieter than the middle of the restaurant (where we've also been on prior nights and where the noise level is fine if your ears are good). Friendly and timely service, with the minor critique that two of our for mains arrived a few minutes after the first two. Loved the selection of appetizers and food. Excellent Negroni and wine suggestion by the sommelier. Fair price, too, for all that, and we support the 22% mandatory tip. We'll be back.

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  8. Rick

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place. Bar seating watching the pizzas go in the oven was fun.

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  9. Heidi

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hey Service is great. We decided to sit outside because there were no other tables available, it was a nice ambience but a bit chilly even with the heaters so make sure you bring warmer clothing if you are easily chilled.

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  10. Nicole

    Portland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, pacing was spot on. Staff was top notch and knowledgeable. It’s our favorite Italian restaurant in Portland. Everything is great with the exception the bill. I’m well aware of the 22% service charge. However our friends hadn’t been to Nostrana. It left a sour note at the end of the meal trying to sort out service charge vs additional tip line. What’s the proper etiquette?

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FAQs

Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5732 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nostrana

1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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