Best Authentic Restaurants in Northeast Portland

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1. Lucca

4.7

Exceptional(563)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Portland

Booked 16 times today

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5633)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SE Portland

Booked 42 times today

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.

3. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2256)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • SE Portland

Booked 41 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

4. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 8 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

5. Serratto

4.8

Exceptional(2460)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 17 times today

Serratto is widely praised for its authentic Italian cuisine. Customers highlight the consistently great food, excellent service, and warm ambiance. One reviewer even compared it to places they've been in Italy, confirming its authenticity. Another customer mentioned the restaurant's commitment to using natural meats and the freshest seafood, which is a key characteristic of authentic Italian cooking. Overall, the rave reviews and the restaurant's dedication to quality ingredients and authentic Italian cooking make Serratto a true Italian eatery.

6. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(197)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • SE Portland

Booked 21 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

7. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NE Portland

Booked 3 times today

Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

8. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NW Portland

Booked 31 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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9. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

4.6

Exceptional(170)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Pearl District

Booked 16 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019.

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10. Trela Kitchen and Taverna

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4.9

Exceptional(21)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • NE Portland

Booked 13 times today

## Tréla: A Taste of Greece in the Heart of Portland Tréla, a new Greek kitchen and taverna, brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to the heart of Portland. Founded by four friends with a shared passion for Greek heritage and culinary excellence, Tréla offers a unique dining experience that blends traditional recipes with a modern twist. Step inside and be transported to a warm and inviting space, reminiscent of a cozy taverna in the Greek islands. The aroma of freshly baked bread and grilled meats fills the air, while the sound of lively conversation creates a welcoming atmosphere. Tréla's menu features a delectable array of dishes, each crafted with the finest local ingredients and a touch of Greek magic. Start your culinary journey with classic appetizers like tzatziki, hummus, and dolmades. Then, indulge in mouthwatering main courses like Greek-style whole fish, lamb chops, and calamari. Don't forget to try their signature vertical spit gyro, a tribute to classic Greek street food. To complement your meal, Tréla offers a curated selection of wines from the Pacific Northwest and traditional Greek liquors. Each sip is a perfect pairing for the rich flavors of the dishes. Tréla is more than just a restaurant; it'

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Bradley
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had my birthday dinner at Lucca with a group of 8 people. The server was perfect with great recommendations, the cocktails were inventive and delicious, pizzas were great, and entrees were also very good as I had the pappardelle with duck. We finished with some great desserts, panna cotta, olive oil torta and chocolate gelato with dessert wine recommended by our server that was perfect. A perfect birthday meal. Great ambience and noise level as well.
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LuccaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Portland
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4.7
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Kurtis
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A perfect dinner (seated at counter) at Nostrana. Went on a Thursday - gnocchi night. I usually don’t choose gnocchi, but am now a convert - so pillowy and tender, and the clam sauce I chose was buttery, seasoned greatness. Our server was friendly, warm, and efficient and suggested an alternative wine by the glass that was from next door that was so good we bought a bottle to take home. Consistently amazing, and impressed my husband for date night.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
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4.7
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BrandieVIP
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Great food, great service! Enjoyable relaxed pace. We will be back (again and again).
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SerrattoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pearl District
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4.8
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Tara
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
I came here with a friend because we wanted to try something different and neither of us really knew what to expect. The waiter was so nice and patient explaining what everything was and answering our questions. And the food was delicious!!! We were already planning what we wanted to get next time we come
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• SE Portland
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4.8
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• SE Portland
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4.8

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucca

2. Nostrana

3. Kachka

4. Le Pigeon

5. Serratto

6. Alpenrausch

7. Tartuca

8. Dolly Olive

9. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

10. Trela Kitchen and Taverna

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