Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Northeast Portland

54 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucca

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4.7

Exceptional(557)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Portland

Booked 4 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. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1001)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 9 times today

Arden is a neighborhood gem in Portland's Pearl District, delivering a seasonal Pacific Northwest culinary experience. It's celebrated for its creative, innovative dishes and an award-winning wine program. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the delightful ambiance. One said it's a 'hidden gem in the neighborhood' and another called it 'a gem of a place'. A must-visit for any food lover!

3. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5625)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 16 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.

4. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast 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. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3538)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 21 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

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6. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.8

Exceptional(7404)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 43 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

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7. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9452)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 115 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

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8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 25 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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9. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(941)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 18 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

10. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 25 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

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Alexander
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food, service and ambiance were fantastic! Easily my favorite meal here in Portland and plan on returning soon!
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Monica
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We’ve always had a great experience at Nostrana, and love to celebrate special occasions there. Ensalata Nostrana and Pizza with extra fixings are a great standby; last night we got the Papardelle as well, so good! Excellent wine list and the Tiramisu is a perfect way to end the meal.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Jeff
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time there. Loved the gently modern ambience, friendly service, wood-fired pizza, tasty apps, and timely selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Would definitely go again.
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LuccaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Portland
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4.7

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucca

2. Arden

3. Nostrana

4. Le Pigeon

5. LeChon

6. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

7. Portland City Grill

8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

9. Screen Door - Eastside

10. Kachka

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