Oh myyyyyyyyyyy. Hello you beautiful beast. Take all my money right now and feed me every night…read more First visit in, arrived before opening as a solo diner and received superb service and impeccable food. Already had my menu items picked out but was lured by the grilled peach and burrata. THE martini was the best I've ever had and I saved a bit of the olive to put on top of my olive oil cake which I highly recommend. Let's just pause and give thanks to whoever prepared the short rib pappardelle. I'd kiss you if I could because that was perfection. The flavor of the smoked short rib. The timed noodles. The light yet hearty sauce. The little crisp of bread crumb on the top. I literally had to pause and just savor that bite. Muah. Muah. Muah. The olive oil cake literally had drips of olive oil which I loved and paired with the lightly toasted hazelnuts...... just yes.

Our group planned a reservation, but decided to cancel…read more Despite that John and his team were very accommodating to our needs. During the reservation process, they were very responsive and helpful with the process. Gumba will definitely be a must dine-spot when we return to Portland

Love this place!! The raviolis are always delish and their cocktails are on point. It's hidden…read moreaway but you need to find it!!

This was our last-minute choice for dinner on Valentine's Day, and since we didn't have…read morereservations ,We were quoted a 20-minute wait, which ended up being a little longer, but we were eventually seated and attended to. The place is decorated eclectically, with a mix of seating styles--from couches and bar seating to smaller and larger tables. The vibe feels like a blend of old-school charm and something more modern. I started with a cocktail from the menu, while my husband ordered a drink based on the server's recommendation. Unfortunately, the drink didn't taste good, and the staff did replace it for him. Since we had already spent quite some time waiting, we decided to skip appetizers and go straight to the mains. I ordered the prawn Alfredo along with a fennel citrus salad, and my husband had the Pasta El Burrina. The food tasted fantastic. The service was a bit spotty, which I'm willing to attribute to it being an unusually busy night. A few times it felt like our orders were forgotten, and we had to remind them multiple times for the bill. The place is alright,but I am not in a rush to come back anytime soon.

Great ready for an adventure finding this place. Waze took us to a random parking garage in a…read morecondominium complex. Don't ket that foul you, find parking on the street. Walk through that complex, make a lift and it's just down the walkway. We had the Caprese, Carbonara, Tomorrow and tiramisu. The flavors where spot on and not overwhelming. The service was efficient. The view of the river was a little blocked, but if you like people watching it's delightful.

We came here on Fourth of July. The service was slow and lacking. We were a fairly big group and…read moretwo people got their hot plates and then we sat and waited. It was a solid 10 min before a few other plates came out. The last persons order (the charcuterie plate) was the last to come out, a solid 15 min after the first crew got their food. They were done eating by the time it came out and there is no cooking and little prep involved w throwing crackers on a plate. Ambiance was nice but way too loud. We couldn't hear the person 2 seats over speaking to us. The 20% fee tacked on each check is tacky. Needless to say- we will not be back.

Went for dinner on a Friday evening, able to get seated right away. Food was just phenomenal. I had…read moretheir Greek salad and a mushroom orzo dish, it tasted excellent. Had baklava for dessert, some of the best I've had - not too sweet, warm spices, just delectable. Cozy, romantic vibe with relaxing music. A wonderful experience.

The food here was alright, there wasn't much flavor to any of the dishes. I tried a fish dish -…read moretheir special of the day, it was very overcooked and dry. I also tried the lamb, although the rest of that dish was subpar the lamb itself was well cooked. Tender and had more flavor than the other dish. The service was also ok, there were only three table in the restaurant the whole night and the server was just took a really long time for our check so we ended up needing to ask for our check. Although everything is made to order and fresh maybe I just caught them on a bad night.

We did the ten-course chef's tasting menu at Navarre, and it was such a fun way to experience this…read morePortland institution! Navarre has been part of Portland's food scene since the early 2000s and guests are encouraged to explore a variety of small and large plates and eat however they want. The cuisine draws from French, Italian, and Spanish traditions, while incorporating seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients. Based on my research, Navarre also works with 47th Avenue Farms, with specials changing based on what arrives each week. So, getting to sit back and let the kitchen choose ten courses felt especially fitting for Navarre. Instead of deciding what we wanted, we got to experience a little bit of everything. We started with a pâté dish served with green beans and Dijon mustard, which was delicious and had a wonderful savory richness. There was also raw radish with butter, which was a very unique combination! It wasn't my favorite dish of the night, but I appreciated how unexpected it was. The cod over a green sauce was one of my favorites. The fish was excellent, and the sauce really brought everything together. We also had a delicious crab-and-potato cake that paired beautifully with a kohlrabi salad. The meats were excellent as well. The steak was delicious, and the lamb was flavorful and tender, served with what seemed to be a quinoa-like grain. We also had greens and a salad that helped balance some of the richer courses. And then there was the potato gratin. My gosh....flavorful, crispy, and wonderfully comforting. Honestly, potatoes rarely need to do much convincing with me. I loved the variety of the tasting menu. Over ten courses, we got fish, meat, vegetables, salads, grains, and plenty of different textures and flavors. It felt less like simply ordering dinner and more like going on a little culinary adventure. This was an extremely memorable meal for us!

We met a friend here last night - - he had been several times before, but it was our first time…read more Tables are pretty close together with a decent sized dining area and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is clipboard style with lots of options - - just choose what you want in a small or large size. We shared a bunch of things - - but we were limited a bit because I am gluten-free and dairy-free, but what's new. The menu isn't marked for allergens, and our server wasn't quite sure what was safe for me - - she said to stay away from the gratins and that she would double check on the items we ordered to make sure they were ok. I'm not sure if what I had was made the way the chef normally prepares the dishes or if they altered dishes for my diet. So, keep this in mind while I run through my thoughts. Food came out in good time. Our table was filled with lots of little plates. Most of the vegetable dishes we ordered were kinda dry - cauliflower, zuchini, greens and the beets were ok. Nothing really special. The shrimp and tuna were prepared well. Wine, beer and cider only. Server was efficient. Street parking.

My partner and I had the best time here. The ambience is calming and warm. The staff were vibrant…read moreand welcoming. I had visited this place the day before with my friend on his recommendation and immediately felt a weight off my shoulders, which helps me because I don't do well in crowded spaces. Mallory was the most genuine person and delight to have around in both days. She's so incredibly knowledgeable and receptive! It really helped to tie the experience together. Our server Hayley (not sure if I spelled that right) was the sweetest person and helped make my partner feel welcome on her first experience. I highly recommend this place for the service, food and vibes. You won't regret it!

My boyfriend and I came here during our trip to Portland and the food was amazing! Great location,…read morevery close to our hotel. Our waitress was also extremely sweet and comped a wine for me that I wasn't happy with, a very nice surprise! We would definitely come back for the half chicken, it was to die for.

My first time dining at Besaws and I'm so glad we went!…read more I'll start with the one challenge -- parking. The location in NW is fairly easy to get to, but as with most of that area, parking can take a hot minute. Definitely give yourself extra time if you have reservations. Now for the good stuff... oh my gosh, the FOOD. Incredible. The menu is packed with amazing options, and everything we tried was delicious. We ordered the Dungeness crab Benedict -- such a healthy portion of fresh crab with bright, fresh flavors. And the crispy potatoes on the side? OMG. I could eat an entire bowl of those by myself. We also shared the avocado toast (fresh and flavorful), the chicken and waffles (come hungry -- this one is a beast in the best way), and the chilaquiles -- savory, perfectly sauced, and oh-so-delicious. They seated us quickly for our reservation, and the service was excellent. Mohammad gave great suggestions and helpful insights into their favorites on the menu, which made the experience even better. I can't wait to go back and share these delicious flavors with more friends and family!

My husband and I took two relatives to brunch yesturday, April 29th…read more we were seated quickly, but sat there for a long time before anyone came to our table. We finally flagged our waiter down and he took our order. The menu stated that the omelettes were all made with 4 eggs and comes with cottage potatoes, so we decided to split the meat lovers omelette and ordered a biscuit aswell. when our food arrived, the omelette was very small (smaller than any omelette I've seen, so splitting it gave us maybe 2-3 mouthfuls each) the potatoes were almost hard, like they were made up hours ago and have been sitting warming until serverd. inside the omelette, the meat was dry and crumbly, again, like it was reheated not freshly cooked. with a sprinkle of cheese on top. The biscuit was cut in half and looked grilled. it was black on the bottom and hard. This was literally the worst breakfast i've had. One other person in our party ordered the crab eggs benedict, they said it was good, but hardly any crab on it for $29.00 potatoes were the same as ours. The other person in our party orderd the Shakshuka and loved it. So to sum this up, why send out food that is not up to par, things should be made to order, it just felt like everything was just reheated food. so disappointing considering three mains, one coffee and one drink came to almost $95.00 and most of it was not good.

Cafe Nell has a cozy, yet elevated restaurant atmosphere. I came with a group on a Sunday night and…read morehad no trouble getting seated right away. I had the Dungeness crab salad. It came with a solid portion of good quality crab, which was much appreciated. I loved the light yet tangy citrus vinaigrette it came with. On the other hand, it was disappointing to have hard slices of avocado that had likely gone bad that I needed to pick around. Another thing to note is that it's whole leaf butter lettuce, so you have to chop it yourself.

The service is superb. The outdoor seating is cute. It's in the NW residential neighborhood. Street…read moreparking. It's a great place for a drink and hang out chat over drinks. Food from both menu is mediocre. They have happy hour menu from 4-6.