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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 78 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    At Enoteca Nostrana, our wine bar and events space, we offer two private dining rooms for 30 person seated events with a full bar. The main dining room at Nostrana is available for buyouts accommodating up to 80 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Natalia Toral: (503) 563-2427
  • Area
    Southeast Portland
  • Cross Street
    SE 14th Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Public transit
    Tri-met bus line 15 stops at our front door.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties

    USD 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
  • Festa di San Valentino

    USD 135.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Chef Bryan Donaldson and the Nostrana culinary team are excited to present a special menu in 3-courses to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend, with optional wine pairings. In order to offer an elevated experience and a beautifully curated menu, our team will be in touch to solicit your party’s course selections prior to the big night. Preview the menu and make selections at nostrana.com/love Dinner starts at $135/person, non-inclusive of supplements and 22% Service Charge. This experience will be our exclusive offering for Valentine’s, and the regular Nostrana dinner menu will not be available.

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

What 5,684 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostrana offers a warm, inviting ambiance with Italian-inspired cuisine. Guests praise the "perfectly balanced flavors" and "excellent wine selection." The service is "attentive and knowledgeable," enhancing the dining experience. Despite some concerns over pricing and portion sizes, many highlight the "divine ragu" and "amazing cocktails." Nostrana remains a "Portland classic."
5,684 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous choice for an overall great dining experience. And, there's a parking lot.

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  2. Greg

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food, Excellent Service and a great evening. Nostrana continues to be our to go place for dinner out!

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  3. Michael

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nostrana, as always, was a wonderful experience. Had a great time.

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  4. Nancy

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was superb; Tritata salad, Marcella’s No. 3 gnocchi, wood-fired trout (OMG, so good) and chocolate budino. Outstanding. Still, even after all these years.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food as per usual

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  6. Kirk

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I usually do not post but I hope this will be helpful for the leadership at Nostrana- I will start by saying that I have dined at the restaurant over 40 times in the past 15 years and have always found it to be outstanding which is why I feel compelled to post this review. To start the room was very cold last night. We were sitting on the window and the draft was very noticeable to to extent that we were ready to ask for a different seat but the restaurant was filling up. The cocktails were great as well as the radicchio Caesar salad. The next two courses are where it got wobbly. We ordered the mussels and clam and the the first thing I noticed is that I could smell them and not in a fresh seafood type of way. We did tentatively try one and they seemed fine and I’m good today but it was definitely not “fresh” the portion size was the next issue- it was a 20.00 starter that had maybe 6 or 7 items in the bowl. Just came across as expensive And not great. Gnocchi was On the special menu- we ordered the butternut squash and walnut. Did not get any squash flavor and The gnocchi was gummi - once again disappointing The trout was Nicely prepared and al always the crisp for desert was wonderful. I don’t mind paying for a meal out But- we split all the plates 2 cocktail’s Bread w butter Mussels appetizer Salad Gnocchi Trout Desert Automatic 20% service charge And The total was over $200.00 Just not a great anniversary dinner which makes me sad as our first date was there and we have dinner there every year on the date. Might to to start a new tradition.

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  7. Barry

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Great service. Expensive. I've got to say I was angry the whole way home about the tip policy. They charge 22% mandatory for service fee. Then the bill said " service fee is distributed to hourly employees. Tips are not required but are appreciated." Really?!? The 22% IS the tip and is more than usual. Don't try to guilt me into paying even more! This has gotten out of hand. I'm actually okay with tip required for an upscale restaurant like this but then don't shame your customers by saying "its not a tip its a service fee" and then asking for more. When service fee is required, tips should be literally banned.

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  8. Paige

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great quality food, everything was cooked to perfection. My one small complaint was that we ordered the scallops, and only received 2. For the price ($24) that seemed wildly steep. Everything else was excellent and worth the cost, though.

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  9. Britt

    VIP

    Portland

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nostrana is a lovely spot for a weeknight meal or special celebration - local provisions deliciously prepared.

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  10. Jenny

    Portland

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautifully decorated. I ordered the ribeye med-rare, but was more on the medium well side and overwhelming salty. I don’t like to send food back, so I didn’t. But this one almost made me want to. We tried this establishment because of the many James Beard awards. As someone who’s also in the industry, I usually offer coarse salt on the side.

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Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5684 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 78 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for Nostrana

1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    SE 14th Ave
  • Area
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Public transit
    Tri-met bus line 15 stops at our front door.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Private party facilities
    At Enoteca Nostrana, our wine bar and events space, we offer two private dining rooms for 30 person seated events with a full bar. The main dining room at Nostrana is available for buyouts accommodating up to 80 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Natalia Toral: (503) 563-2427
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