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Traditional Italian Cuisine, Fine Wine, Amari - Grand Amari, Portland, OR

Grand Amari

4.5
4.5
162 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Southeast 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

    USD 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A feast for all.
    Italian Family Feast photo

  • Pasta Party

    USD 65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    it's pasta party, imagine the pastabilities!
    Pasta Party photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 162 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."

162 Reviews

  1. Joy

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was very attentive and very friendly. Food was awesome!!! And the atmosphere was pretty chill. Spaghetti squid was excellent! And anchovies butter was a perfect combination with the bread!

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  2. Gay

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful food and service. The server made the dining extra special.

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  3. Frank

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  4. Robert

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredibly tastful and presented as a plate of beauty. The pasta with seafood was absolutely beautiful and even more delicious. My wifes pork plate she said was so good she at it all when she rarely finishes anything. The wind selection was also remarkable.

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  5. Sally

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  6. Brandon

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  7. Luke

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Grand Amari is rated 4.5 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Grand Amari

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
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
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