It feels like every time Gumba moves, they go a bit further upscale -- not so much the prices (although those have gone up too, but hey, it's 2026), but the style. I tried out the new location on Alberta for a date, and I was glad I did. The seafood pasta was only one step below Daily Catch's famous seafood linguine in Boston, just really excellent. And, of course, they still have their famous "fry bread". read more

Gumba - The famous fry bread. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Huge thank you to Gumba for such a memorable birthday meal. From the moment we walked in, everything felt warm and inviting -- the ambience, the food, and the genuinely kind staff all made the experience feel special. Every dish was delicious, comforting, and clearly made with care. It was the perfect place to celebrate and slow down for a bit. We were visiting from out of state, but this is absolutely a spot we'll return to anytime we're back in Oregon. Already looking forward to the next visit. read more

Gumba - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Incredible meal. The artichoke app and beef pappardelle had a great depth of flavor and quality. Staff was friendly and the vibe was very laid back. Will be happy to return read more

Gumba - B - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Man Gumba, what a flavor journey you take us on ever single time! The restaurant is bright and colorful with lots of character. You notice the iconic wallpaper when you first walk in. We came on a Monday night for their Chicken Parm which was insanely good. This months (April 2026) Chicken Parm was vodka sauce, Mozzarella, topped with Bugatti, rapini leaf pesto, fennel, and pickled red onion. I got the vegetarian lasagna which also was packed with flavor. Do not skip on the dessert. When I am telling you the panna cotta is magical trust me it is. This was a spiced carrot panna cotta with candied walnuts, candied ginger and pistachios drizzled with a toffee sauce. Run don't walk to Gumba. read more

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My friend and I stopped in for dinner while in the Alberta art district. I was a little limited on what I could have being dairy and gluten free. I got the beet salad and some wine. The beet salad was a solid choice and on the sweet side. Overall I would get again. My friend got some fried bread and also the pork. Her meal looked and smelled amazing. Cute vibes inside and super friendly waitress read more

Gumba - Beet salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First off, the staff....perfection! Our server was fab. They are still working out some kinks in the new space, but overall this was a good meal. Standout for me was the Caesar...not your standard dressing and salad, a little sweet, nice crunch with the croutons and still creamy. Wonderful. My vodka gnocchi was lovely too- maybe some inconsistency in the cooking of the gnocchi itself. The fry bread was raw in the middle, but they quickly replaced it with another. Wouldn't get that again though. Nice space, lovely food! read more

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My cousin recommended this spot for Italian food. I made reservation for myself during dinner time. Gumba doesn't have a huge menu selection like other places. Very simplified menu. The interior and ambiance is cozy and nice. My server was attentive and listened to what kind of cocktail I liked and made me a "secret labubu." (Not on the menu anymore). Let me just say, it was pretty dang good! Something I would totally order and drink. Thanks!! I ordered the pappardelle and it came out piping hot! The pasta was made fresh and had a nice bite to it. Flavor of the meat and sauce was so yummy. Not too oily or salty. I would have liked some sort of burrata on top though. That would be *chefs kiss* Overall, solid spot that I would return. read more

Gumba - Secret labubu cocktail // pappardelle pasta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pleasantly surprised with this place. We happened to be hungry early enough for happy hour, and the menu has some fun treats. The HH Old Fashioned was great too. We had a normal entree and the HH mac n cheese. Loved both, but the mac might have been the highlight Very pleasant service and great vibe in the dining room. Will be back for sure read more

Gumba - Happy Hour! - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A cute, fun, and bright spot for yummy Italian food! We made a reservation for 7 and got seated right away. The service was quick, but not that friendly. And for an automatic 25% gratuity, which we were not told about prior, I expect excellent service, which we did NOT receive. I eventually saw it at the bottom of the menu...but that's neither here nor there. You're knowingly getting a 25% tip, so either you're not even trying because it's automatic and/or you just don't care and maybe you shouldn't work in customer service. Our server seemed smug and dropped off dishes too quick to answer any questions or ask for any other requests. I had to ask if there were any specials; he didn't openly tell us about it. The food was really good, though, and I loved the ambience. But the service really put a damper on the experience. read more

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Visited Portland and Gumba was one of the restaurants I was most excited to try since I love pasta. We arrived with reservations and were seated promptly. The server was super nice and checked on us often. The ambience was super cute too. We ordered the Fry Bread and Charred Calamari for appetizers. For our entrees, we decided to share and got the Lasagne, Pappardelle, Ricotta Gnocchi, and Pork Saltimbocca. My favorite was definitely the Ricotta Gnocchi, the sauce was delicious! The gnocchi was so soft, and to my surprise, it had a ricotta filling inside, which made it even better! I'd come back just for their gnocchi. read more

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Gumba is an absolutely charming restaurant, perfect for either a date night or a girl's night. The restaurant has fun prints on the wall, dim lighting, and the coziest ambiance. My friend and I ordered too much food for just 2, but couldn't resist after looking at the menu - For appetizers, we ordered The Frybread and added the chicken mousse. The Frybread was delicious, deep fried and sweet, but with a hint of saltiness from the parmesan cheese they sprinkled on top. Unfortunately, I learned I wasn't the biggest fan of chicken liver mousse, but the bread still complimented it well with the balance. The addition also comes with pickled onions and pickled grapes I believe which was delicious. We also ordered the artichoke, perfectly grilled with a spritz of lemon on top and the most delicious salsa verde. It was spicy, sweet, and the best sauce to pair with. For our main dishes, I had the seafood pasta. It lightly spicy and the Calabrian chili gave it the perfect finish. It was a bit oily, but honestly, I ate every last bite. I wished the restaurant offered table side bread to soak it up. One thing to note, the mussels gave off a slightly fishy scent which made me worried. My friend ordered the short rib pappardelle, she thought it was tasty but found it a bit too salty for her taste. We wanted to end the night with dessert, but looked like they were out of the banana split and the brownie sundae. Luckily for us, our server offered their cannolis since that was the only dessert they had left, on the house. Extremely generous, and probably one of the best cannolis I have ever had. The shell was crispy, and the pistachio cream was amazing--light yet flavorful. The host from the beginning and our server made for a wonderful experience. read more

Gumba - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pleasantly surprised by Gumba. We came in for a Friday night dinner and the host was able to sit us with little wait time. Simply put, this is one of the best Italian places in Portland. THE FOOD We had the flatbread, the Tuna & White Bean salad, and the Lasagne & EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The white bean tuna salad was the best tuna salad I've had! It comes with generous amounts of tuna, marinated corona beans, quinoa, an apricot puree and is dressed with a lemon aioli. All the flavors came together so well. We opted for the lasagna with two beef meatballs and these are huge, the pasta is actually a spinach bechamel (which we didn't realize at first), zucchini, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Highly recommend it! The flatbread is a MUST TRY - it comes out warm, is a HUGE portion size and literally makes you happy. THE ATMOSPHERE It's a cute space and could serve larger groups but it felt very comfortable for the two of us - I might not go larger than 4-6 if I were coming with others. Cute Goomba decorations are near the entryway which adds a light touch to the space. It was a nice relaxing dinner. THE SERVICE Service was great, she helped me pair my dinner selection with a nice cocktail. I got the "Tried and True" Overall I would say it's a little expensive but the food was well worth the prices. read more

Gumba - White Bean & Tuna Salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Saw Gumba and knew it was perfect for a birthday dinner for my husband. We had a little glitch with making a reservation, initially didn't have the time we wanted but came back and got the exact time! So glad it all worked out as our meal was wonderful! Service was quick and attentive. The ambiance is cozy, inviting and comfortable. Our dinner was fabulous - the mushroom gnocchi plus meatballs was pillow soft and flavorful, and my husband loved the squid ink spaghettini. Drinks were inventive - I had the olive washed martini and my husband the Manhattan. We also had to have the fry bread with burrata and the calamari. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back and have already recommended this place to family. read more

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Unfortunately didn't get any pictures but really enjoyed my recent trip over to Gumba. Had been looking to go for a while now and finally got the chance. Worth the wait! The place is cute and tucked away in the back corner of a small plaza. The restaurant does appear small from the entry but extends around the corner to offer ample seating. Definitely best for small groups. The menu is not huge but does have a nice group of rotating options to choose from. I'll also note that 2/3 pastas when I went were vegetarian which I was surprised by. They all had the option to add meat. I personally went with the Pappardelle which was well cooked and came with a tasty ragu like sauce. It was a little on the oily side which would have been my only feedback but was overall a good portion and delicious. The fry bread we also got as a table to split which was tasty. It's much more dense than the classic fry bread you might expect but was tasty with the pasta and sauce. One thing to note is that if you get the burrata it's more of just a side sauce dish rather than a full burst on plate etc. Can't say it quite justified the additional price. The service was lovely and the atmosphere is quaint and homey. Enjoyed a great evening and would definitely come back again to try more. Just check the menu before you go! read more

Absolutely will be back. I was invited to a birthday dinner here. We had a reserved table. The waitress was very kind. All of the pastas are very hearty and filling. I had the lasagna and loved it. The vodka gnocchi was the star of the show. I will say that it is quite expensive. And there is automatic gratuity for parties of 5 or more I believe. We had a bit of trouble with a bill on our ticket with the free birthday dessert but the staff were so friendly and helped us understand what happened. The inside of the restaurant is very cute!! read more

Gumba - Lasagne, vodka gnocchi, papardelle - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was a quaint spot with great staff. The ambiance was romantic so it was unfortunate I went with friends. The food was delicious but the menu was limited and I wasn't up to what they had. I did enjoy the lasagna and the bruchetta. I would go again! read more

Had a splendid time at Gumba. The atmosphere was casual and fun, while the Pappardelle I got was rich and flavorful. They used crunchy cheese to top the thick stew-like short rib sauce. Service was top tier as my dish came out within 7 minutes. If you feel like splurging on yourself, try out Gumba read more

Hidden gem! The beet salad is amazing as is the pasta and fry bread. I've been known to order take out but really like the ambience-- chill vibes. The bar is nice and the drinks are tasty. Very unassuming-- check it out. read more

We visited on a Monday evening and were so delighted we did! Gumba an ideal spot for a charming dinner, with indoor and outdoor seating. We made a reservation ahead of time just in case, but they do take walk ins. I'm glad we didn't chance it, while it wasn't completely full the place did start to get busy as we were dining. The lasagna was delicious, and while the tagliatelle leaned a bit salty, the flavors were still satisfying. What truly stood out was their top-tier service. Every single staff member was warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind!!! Their hospitality really made our evening special. Gumba delivered not just a great meal, but a genuinely memorable experience. read more

This place is much bigger inside than it appears and the decor was very cute. The service was fast and attentive - the only misstep was that our server described different wines they were suggesting as salty and chalky. That said, the wine we did settle on was neither of those things and tasted delicious. The fry bread and pan fried artichoke were my two favorite dishes, both being extremely flavorful. The clams on the spaghettini were also very tender and flavorful. read more

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A must-visit in Portland! I stopped by during a weekend trip, and this was by far the highlight of the entire trip. Service and ambiance was great. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to return! - The fry bread was delicious. It was warm and to die for. A must get! (5/5) - Love the combination in the Caesar salad. The pistachio brittle added a nice crunch and flavor. (5/5) - Short rib pappardelle - thick and wide noodles with tender short ribs. (5/5) read more

Gumba - Pappardelle Pasta, Ceasar Salad, Fry Bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food was nice. We enjoyed the Dessert immensely. The gnocchi was slightly chewy but everything else was excellent! Tres Bien! The staff was courteous. The atmosphere was lively. read more

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Delicious and very authentic food here. Tried the vegan gnocchi and it was soft, flavorful and just the right amount of food. We also tried the fry bread and couldn't stop eating it. I recommend getting it with the burrata. It did not disappoint. read more

Gumba - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went for happy hour and absolutely loved it! The food was excellent - super tasty and good portions for the price. We also had the sweetest waitress. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and cute - lots of awesome wallpaper, good lighting and and easy to hear each other. read more

Gumba - Eggplant parmigana sandwich and pasta bolognese - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A restaurant that will be remembered for its amazing Pasta dishes Here's what I ordered: Pappardelle Pasta (Recommended) Perfectly cooked pasta with a rich and flavorful sauce, the best pappardelle I've ever had Squid Ink Spaghettini (Recommended) Fresh mussels and scallops accompanied by flavorful squid ink pasta, generous portions, and delicious flavors Cannoli (Recommended) The pistachio cannoli is fantastic!!Refreshing with balanced sweetness Restaurant ambience is very good and cozy, would have stayed longer if I did not have to go back to Seattle Staff is very friendly and helpful They recommend me the Pappardelle Simply amazing and a must-visit for pasta lovers read more

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One of the best Italian meals we've had in Portland! Walked up at 5pm with no reservation and got seated at a quiet little corner booth. Service was quick and warm, drinks were out in no time. I was really nervous to try the Squid Ink pasta but wanted to step out of my comfort zone, and it blew me away. The clams were so flavorful and the pasta was perfect. All in all it was a great experience and we can't wait to go back! read more

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Came in for dinner after a local bartender gave the recommendation!! Food was great! Menu was on the smaller side but there was something for everyone. Service on the lounge side was ok... the questioner that is sent out by the restaurant after making a reservation asks if you are celebrating anything as well as a few other questions, I thought that was a nice touch to the booking process however they either didnt see or didnt acknowledge that we were celebrating a birthday. We would definitely come back for the food and overall vibe! read more

Gumba - Fry bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love me some Italian! Tried this spot while staying in Portland for a few days and wow, it was delicious. The ambiance was lively, pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cannoli was scrumptious. Not pictured, but the star of the show - THE FRY BREAD. Oh my gosh. I still dream of it. I'm a big bread girly so 10/10 recommend if you're a bread lover!!! Service was quick, and staff were nice. Would come here again!! (and get multiple fry breads to go) read more

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It was amazing. service? Top tier, food? Life changing, they also have the best vibes. And I would totally come back again.

So I'm not sure why this is called a Italian restaurant? Lasagne is not what we would call lasagne! It's in a weird green sauce Chicken parm omg! Had all this weird sauces on it! When we go to Italian we expect actual Italian food not weird sauces I can't describe it Just go and you will see what i mean The weirdest restaurant for us Ambience is nice and service nice but food? I'd rather eat McDonalds read more

Gumba is a cozy Italian restaurant located in Portland, Oregon, one of my fave food spots that I visited! Gumba delivered. The interior was cute and aesthetic and each room had their own vibe to it. I loved the atmosphere Gumba had. As for the pasta, tagliatelle was my favorite out of the two I tried. The tagliatelle dish is made carbonara style with caramelized shallots, roasted seasonal mushrooms, burrata, sesame and olive oil. Shallots is a game changer for me, I love how aromatic and flavorful it made the dish! The pappardelle was good but a little bit too salty for my taste buds. The pasta itself was delicious and it had the perfect texture! The dish was made with braised beef short rib, toasted chili, garlic, olive, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and bread crumbs. Yumm! read more

Gumba - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There's a lot to like, the entrees are quite unique and service was spot on but casual. The size of the establishment can house 1-2 large groups but I wouldn't say the venue is large per se so make a reservation, especially on the weekends. Nit-picky for the sake of doing it I would say the charred calamari everyone said it was a hair on the salty side. we had two folks who didn't want cheese on their entrées and they delivered. in fact, we wrote everything down as to ensure it wouldn't get too confusing for them. But they did miss the saltimbocca order. However, they apologized, gave us some finger foods to hold us over even though we had plenty of food, and the last dish eventually came... generously on the house to our surprise. It wasn't necessary, but I think it reinforces the subdued class Gumba wants to have. My thanks. With a not so large space any group 6+ will take a whopping 25% large group hit. that's understandable, large groups tend to stay longer and they take away from potentially other customers during peak hours. So just be aware of this. It was a shock for us because we didn't see a single warning. All in all a delightful unique Italian experience I will want to have again, just in a small group. read more

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Service was stellar. Gnocchi were so pillowy and airy, flavor and textures unmatched. Will absolutely be back, this will be a pasta staple! read more

Gumba - Fry bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food here is AMAZING! Everything tasted so good and had my friends and I scraping the plate for extras. The service was also great, and the wait staff were very friendly. read more

Gumba - lasagne and seafood pasta with shrimp and crab - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Gumba is a lovely pasta place in Portland. We stopped by on a weekend Portland trip near closing time and really enjoyed the food. We ordered 3 pastas to share between 4 people and couldn't actually finish it all because the portions were quite large. But each pasta was so unique in its flavour so I'm super glad we got to try them all. The service was good but a bit slow. It fits the ambiance well but might be a bit annoying if you're in a rush. read more

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Pretty good Italian food off Alberta. Food is pricey. The presentation and quality is great. Flavors so so. Not traditional Italian if that's what you're looking for read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the subtle but on point flavors of all the dishes. I can't wait to come back and try the seafood pasta. The fried bread with burrata, tagliatelle pasta, tuna and white bean salad, pork chop, artichoke, octopus salad,.. oh man I'm drooling thinking about it. And don't skip the canoli for dessert read more

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Wow what an amazing dinner for our last night visiting Portland! The service was so good; the host especially took great care of us. We started with the fry bread and burrata. The burrata was some of the best we've ever had and went well with the bread. I think the bread would have been too heavy and plain on its own, so glad we had that. The Pappardelle dish was my favorite of the night, there was so much short rib in there and all of the "extras" added a delicious crunch. It was much bigger than I was expecting as well. My finance had the Pork Saltimbocca and we actually shared our dishes which I would recommend. It was very good as well, the pork was so tender and everything was so flavorful. Even though we came hungry, we couldn't finish everything which is quite rare for us. The prices are very reasonable for both the quantity and quality of food. I only wish we had this spot at home as we would love to return. We were seated at a table in the bar area which had great cozy ambiance, perfect for a date night. The main dining room is lighter and brighter. We had no trouble with street parking right out front. We did make a reservation shortly before going on a Monday evening. Don't hesitate to take yourself to Gumba for amazing food and service! read more

Decided to stop by for a quick bite and forgot how good their pasta is here. Decor is eccentric. We were tucked away in the back by the bar which was a nice cozy setting. Beet salad: delicious dressing. So good that I saved it to dip my bread in. Don't miss this salad if you love beets. Albacore bruschetta: delicious, a bit hard to eat but still enjoyable if you cut it up into bite sized pieces. Pappardelle: I could have this all the time. The sauce was savory. The pappardelle was cooked al dente. Fantastic dish. The cocktails were good. However, I really wanted try their limoncello which they were out of. Sounds like I'll have to come back to try it! read more

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Chose Gumba for my birthday dinner because I had heard so many good things about their food going back to their food cart beginnings. Plus, I love Italian food. Inside is warm, fun andinviting. Lots of color and different seating areas. The bar area is very cool and includes bar seating. The states up front that this is not your typical Italian preparation, but Gumba's interpretation. Truth in advertising. We started with the homemade burrata, fry bread and orange flavored olives. The burrata was very creamy and almost had a melted marshmallow consistency. Along with the olive oil, it was delicious on the American Indian styled fry bread. I didn't care for the olives at all. The orange was so overpowering and the honey made it so sweet, inedible sweet. There was none of the salty brine taste that olives hAve and we were craving. I've had olives marinated in lemon many times and the lemon enhances, doesn't over power. These were just wrong. For dinner I got the pappardelle with braised short rib. The sauce and short ribs were so salty that I literally couldn't eat it. It was such a shame as the pasta was home made and I really wanted it! I even mentioned this to our waiter who didn't offer a replacement or even any comment. Should have listened to the many Yelp reviewers who made this exact same observation. My friend had a pasta with an asparagus and mushroom sauce that was much better so we ended up sharing that. For desert we shared a slice of their eggplant olive oil cake. The eggplant threw us off but I'm glad it didn't stop us from ordering it. This was by far the star of the meal. Since I hadn't really eaten dinner, I devoured my portion! Cocktails were fun and inventive. A decent wine list. But I'm doubtful I'll be back. Just not up for OK when there are so many places that are superior. read more

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