Grand Amari

Name: Grand Amari
Address: 509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97214-2214
Telephone: (503) 894-8135
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

159 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Grand Amari is a traditional Italian dining destination inspired by the food traditions of Italy, fine Italian wine, and amaro. We are working with pasture raised proteins, seasonal local organic produce, and highlighting the quality of handmade products. Simplicity and care in our approach is key. Start your evening off by perusing our extensive wine list while enjoying a platter of scallop crudo with a glass of grower Champagne. Follow that with our delicate handmade agnolotti or squid ink bucatini, then indulge in grass fed bistecca alla fiorentina or salt crusted branzino. Don't forget to get a bottle of Barolo with your bistecca! Wrap up your dinner with an array of Italian desserts and our indulgent amaro cart and menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(503) 894-8135
Website
http://www.grandamaripdx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Katie Roe
Catering
If you're looking for an in-home Italian feast, or a business meal for the office, or a fun outdoor park gathering we can provide catering for your group! Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.
Private party facilities
Grand Amari and Little Bitter Bar are available for private groups large and small. We have easy to navigate options and all price points and will accommodate special requests include custom menus just for your group. Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.

Location
509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214-2214
Area
SE Portland
Cross Street
SE Grand Avenue and SE Stark Ave, at Grand Stark hotel. Valet available.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Italian Family Feast
US$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
A feast for all.
Pasta Party
US$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
it's pasta party, imagine the pastabilities!

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Innovative
Portland / Oregon
Great for fine wines
Portland / Oregon
Good for special occasions
Portland
Innovative
Portland
Great for fine wines
Portland
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grand Amari shines with "excellent service," a "relaxing, elevated atmosphere," and "mind-blowing Italian" cuisine. Diners rave about the "exceptional" staff and "wonderful" wine recommendations. Highlights include the "amaro cart" experience and "exquisite pastas." While portion sizes may be modest, the overall dining experience remains "absolutely wonderful."

159 Reviews

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Frank
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The local Italian restaurant offers a satisfactory dining experience with commendable service. While the short ribs were overcooked, and other rusher were at best, ok, these flaws do overshadow the overall experience. It is important to note that the quality of food at this establishment falls short of expectations when compared to more higher end Italian restaurants.
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Sally
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a surprise,We’d never been there and totally enjoyed our meal. We will go back and tell friends about this new find!
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Brandon
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Valentine’s day experience at Grand Amari was excellent. Our hostess and server were polite and friendly. Our server was very knowledgeable of the wine selection and dinner menu. The service was prompt and professional. The ambiance was romantic and pleasant. The seating wasn’t as intimate as I would have liked, but the noise level was low allowing my partner and I to converse without having to yell. The food was delicious, but the portions were petite. I recommend the duck breast if it’s on the menu. It was succulent and grilled to perfection. All in all I’d give it a 4.7 out of 5. It was a lovely Valentine’s evening.
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Luke
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The worst dining experience I’ve ever had. Paid high end prices for cafeteria food. My girlfriend and I both were appalled by the quality relative to the price. It felt like robbery, as we paid premium prices for something approximating bad fast food. We could even hear the table next to us discussing how bad their meal was.
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Nicholas
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Short Ribs, Roasted Carrots, Pork Belly and Cabbage appetizer, and good wine list.
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Shannon
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pros: Excellent service and wine recommendations. Relaxing, elevated atmosphere. Appetizers came quick and hit the spot. Pastas were wonderful. Cons: Duck was half gristle. Chocolate torte was dry & crumbly. Don’t miss: Focaccia w/ anchovy butter & lemon preserve; trout crudo w/ roe; tableside amaro cart service.
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Peggy
VIP
Portland
123 reviews
4.0
123 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu was creative and the food was well-prepared. The service was very good, although there was only one waiter, so there were occasional lags between courses. My only real complaint was the portion size -- which I felt was quite meager especially given the prices. All in all, I would recommend giving it a try as long as you aren't too hungry.
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Gabby
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to celebrate my birthday with a large group. Staff was friendly well educated on the menu and wines. We also brought a cake and the staff put it in the fridge, supplied us with candles, and cut the cake and presented it beautifully. Would love to return to this establishment!
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Betty
VIP
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good time. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I would recommend this to everyone!
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CRAIG
Portland
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant. The restaurant is always excellent, professional and friendly. We have eaten here at least a half-dozen times and never not enjoyed the experience. The food is always very good, authentic and fun. But, the service is exceptional.
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FAQs

Grand Amari is rated 4.5 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214-2214

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
SE Grand Avenue and SE Stark Ave, at Grand Stark hotel. Valet available.
Area
SE Portland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Katie Roe
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.grandamaripdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 894-8135
Catering
If you're looking for an in-home Italian feast, or a business meal for the office, or a fun outdoor park gathering we can provide catering for your group! Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.
Private party facilities
Grand Amari and Little Bitter Bar are available for private groups large and small. We have easy to navigate options and all price points and will accommodate special requests include custom menus just for your group. Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.

Grand Amari

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Italian Family Feast

Pasta Party

Menu

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Grand Amari restaurant rated?

Is Grand Amari currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information