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    Gumba

    4.5 (592 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GUMBA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Lasagna
    Natasha S.

    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.

    Beet salad
    Amanda F.

    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

    Chris D.

    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!

    Secret labubu cocktail // pappardelle pasta
    Lisa N.

    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.

    Happy Hour!
    Jeremy L.

    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

    Angela V.

    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.

    Fry Bread
    Alexis M.

    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.

    Yvonne F.

    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.

    White Bean & Tuna Salad
    Asha B.

    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.

    Seafood spaghettini
    Cynthia T.

    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.

    Lasagne, vodka gnocchi, papardelle
    Daphne S.

    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!!

    Gnocchi
    Devin R.

    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.

    Pappardelle Pasta, Ceasar Salad, Fry Bread
    Helen A.

    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)

    Ricotta Gnocchi, Pork Saltimbocca

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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.

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    Ask the Community - Gumba

    Do you take reservations?

    We take reservations though the platform tock

    Are there many gluten free options?

    Gluten Free is very limited, wheat is our main game.

    With COVID-19, is there a outdoor sitting area available?

    There is a large outdoor seating area, but no service. The restaurant hands the food in to-go containers and you can choose to sit outside.

    Where can I find their hours?

    They close around 8pm with their regular menu. Then have a late night menu starting around 10.

    Is there wine or beer available?

    When I went, about a month ago, I don't remember there being any but there is another food stand about 20 feet away that had beer, wine, and cider.

    Hello, will you guys be open on 5th of july?

    Nope

    Do you have any gluten-free pasta?

    We do not

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