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My first tasting menu, and what an introduction. Every course felt thoughtful, surprising, and beautifully executed. We added the supplement and wine pairings, absolutely worth it. While the foie gras didn't quite land for me (likely a reflection of my unsophisticated palate more than the dish itself) it was still an experience I'm glad I had. If one feedback, I had way less sauce on my lamb than my dinner partner and it was really yummy sauce. The service was exceptional. The staff were expert conversationalists who struck the perfect balance of knowledge and warmth and enthusiasm... making it feel completely okay to be excited, curious and new to this kind of dining. The blackberry mousse with ice cream. Crying with joy! It was so extraordinary it sparked conversation among neighboring tables. Every detail felt intentional, even the cutlery. It was exciting and really cool and humbling, all at once. I arrived feeling a little out of my depth and left completely enchanted. For what it's worth, 10 outta10 recommend.
One of the best fine dining experiences I've ever had. Food is immaculate and service is non-pretentious and a casual but comfortable setting where you can watch the chef plate right in front of you. Surprisingly my mom and I both enjoyed the vegetarian menu more than the omnivore menu, but everything is super well executed, and there were no misses
Le Pigeon provided a solid but ordinary experience. The spring tasting menu contained a good mix of sea and land but ultimately did not have any standout moments for me. Good: - courses aren't afraid to explore tart, sour flavors; enjoyed some of the early courses in particular - good mix of different presentation, ingredients, etc. - dessert was very good, a very strong note to end on - seating was comfortable given the cozy space; service was professional Meh: - nearly all courses lacked aromatic component to me; smells were mild and didn't trigger a strong reaction - similarly, seasoning for the mains were a little underdone to me, had to rely on sauces to get a notable flavor out of the meat - vegetables felt second class relative to the protein - pacing was a smidge on the slow side Overall I am grateful for the experience but don't expect to come back on my next Portland trip
The perfect place for a celebration! We tried both tasting menus and wine pairings. The vegetarian one truly impressed me, and I actually preferred it in the end though it was a very close call. Could not recommend this place enough, lovely knowledgeable staff and beautiful atmosphere
I was honestly shocked how good everything tasted. They were such small bites that I couldn't imagine they would impress me. But everything packed a huge flavorful punch. Drinks were great. Staff was friendly. It was a great date night
This place made my head explode in the very best way. I was visiting from out of town (LA) and made reservations for my friends and I to have the chef's tasting menu. We arrived and were seated immediately by the window. Nice. We opted for the wine pairings and the supplemental foie gras course. What came next destroyed my preconceived notions. So, if you like excellent food and trying new things... Go here. Small portions and HUGE flavors. Le Pigeon is now on our must go list every time I visit Portland with my friends. 10/10.
My Le Pigeon restaurant experience was one for the record books. Not just because I'd been looking forward to eating there for a long time, but also because our dinner was to me, a memorable occasion - my 75th birthday! Three quarters of a century. Birthdays seem to arrive faster every year, and for this one I felt a special restaurant was in order. So I pulled the trigger on Le Pigeon in Portland as the place my wife and I would celebrate. I opted for seats at the Chef's Table, because we have done this twice before at other restaurants and really enjoyed being able to watch the chefs do their thing, and occasionally getting a chance to schmooze with them. It's a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it! The show in the kitchen did not disappoint. If you're expecting to observe Gordon Ramsey kitchen chaos, you need to go somewhere else. At Le Pigeon the chefs worked with meticulous attention to detail. Everything was so organized, each dish had been prepped with the kind of care that could fool you into thinking what they were doing was easy. Ha! It's been said that genius is the ability to make the complex seem plain, and the chefs working in the kitchen did just that! There are two menus offered nightly, a carnivore offering and a vegetarian. My wife and I both chose the meat option. I'll post a copy of the menu so you can see yourself. My wife told me she wasn't going to eat sweetbreads, so I could have them. I eagerly agreed, as I had been wanting to try them for a long time. There was also a menu item you can choose as a "supplement" for an extra $30. My wife again passed, this time due to the foie gras, but hey, I'm only 75 once in life, so I added it to my order. Oh, and I began it all with an Old Fashioned. Man, it was absolutely delicious! The dinners also have an option for wine pairings, which I took them up on, too, and I'm glad I did. I will admit that my first glass of wine tasted a bit light, I thought. But then I tasted it with the food and that was a different experience entirely! Each glass fit each dish perfectly. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means and I didn't recognize any of the wines they were pouring for me that night - and the pours were very nice - but the way they matched each dish was a bit amazing. My hat is off to the person who paired the wines! The service was great, too. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. The only thing I would suggest for the wait staff is that they should be able to give a somewhat detailed explanation of who chose the wines for the meal. I asked, but the answer was a bit vaggue. I don't want a complete resume, but I'd like to know their name, whether or not they are a sommelier, if not I'd like to know their experience, perhaps a stgory as to how they picked these particular wines, etc. The lack of a good answer didn't detract from the meal, and is really just a nit, but I think it is something Le Pigeon could improve on. All in all, we enjoyed everything we ate! And drank! This, of course is exactly what you want to experience when you are dropping significant dollars for a meal. Yeah, Le Pigeon is definitely $$$$, but for a special occasion like a 75th birthday, it was worth it! I will admit to being slightly disappointed that I didn't get a little something-something for my birthday. You know, maybe a special extra amuse. What I got instead was a candle in my dessert. LOL. Oh, well. Because this was a selfish pleasure I desired, I can't ding the restaurant for it. I still enjoyed myself immensely. Lastly, I just want to lodge a minor protest. Le Pigeon is one of a growing number of restaurants that are now charging a percent of the bill to pay for employee healthcare. I object to this. Call me crazy, but I do not believe customers should be forced to pay extra, above and beyond a tip, for a restaurant's employee's health insurance. Personally, I'd rather see those costs built into the menu prices than added as a separate line item. I know, easy for me to say, but that's the way I feel. Would I book a table at Le Pigeon again? Absolutely! p.s. Street parking was not a problem at all.
Yeah to my first review of 2026 and it is for Le Pigeon which is a French restaurant located in Portland! This place is small, so please make reservations in advance. Dinner is a tasting menu so you don't even need to think about it! The chef has already done all the work and you just have to enjoy and have the delicious food. You can pick from two options one is a meat tasting and the other is catered to vegetarians. We also came here for a birthday and they made it extra special! Thank you for that :) Overall picked the meat one and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the taste of the blackened grouper and the foi gras was packed with flavor and just tasty! Each dish was a spellbound of flavor that blended really well with the others. Loved each plate that came out and would totally recommend coming here for a nice meal.
I went with my girlfriend for my birthday. We each got the vegetarian tasting menu with a few substitutions. Overall I think the flavors, presentation, execution and service were mostly excellent. I was hoping for something "earth shattering" though and didn't quite get that. One issue I had was that the textures in the meal were almost all soft. I noticed myself craving for something more substantial that I could chew. Something that is satiating. For $140/person I think it's a reasonable deal. I'd return if the menu spoke to me.
Over the years, we've had the pleasure of dining at countless restaurants across a similar price point--and many well beyond it. We genuinely enjoy discovering new culinary destinations, from thoughtfully curated interiors and elevated ambiance to the creativity and execution behind each menu. Above all, however, the food is what leaves a lasting impression. Given the experience and investment, we fully expected to leave feeling satisfied. Unfortunately, despite an evening that included a bottle of wine, cocktails, and over $400 tab for two, we both walked away feeling surprisingly underwhelmed and still somewhat hungry. The most memorable part was the dessert. We understand and appreciate the concept of a seasonal tasting menu, but we were under the impression that the progression of courses would ultimately feel more complete. Interestingly, your neighboring restaurant embraces a similar dining philosophy, yet we consistently leave feeling both delighted and fully satisfied. While there were certainly aspects of the experience we enjoyed, the overall meal simply didn't deliver the sense of fulfillment we had anticipated. The service was nothing to brag about.
My boyfriend surprised me with a booking here on our last night in Portland! We don't typically get French cuisine, but we were in the mood for something high end. He booked on OpenTable on the same day at 7:00 pm. When we arrived, we were surprised by how small and intimate the restaurant was. We were seated immediately and the servers introduced themselves to us. Super friendly and welcoming! We opted for the Omnivore 5-course option. We were amazed to find a non-alcoholic pairing for the meals! We both don't drink and we love mocktails. We really appreciated this option. Just keep in mind it was a $45 charge per person! So it was +$90 to our bill. Again, we rarely treat ourselves and rarely find this option, so he decided to get it. I am truly grateful! This was our line up: STEAK TARTARE mussels, apricot, sea beans HOT AND COLD SHRIMP AND GRITS aged gouda, provençal, powdered lobster STEELHEAD GLAÇAGE leeks, passionfruit mustard, potato WINE CAN CHICKEN pork belly, stuffed shell, truffle STRAWBERRY SHERBET chamomile panna cotta, yuzu, oat We didn't know what to expect, but we were floored by each item we tried. Every single dish was crafted with excellence and the drink pairing Was outstanding. My favorite would have to be steelhead glacage and the wine chicken. For the drinks, we definitely loved the two different rumi champagne and rosé. The most unique item we tried was the foie gras coke float! Like whaaat, that's a thing? Our total bill without tip was $380! It was a two-hour event. Thank you for much for this beautiful experience!
I took my partner to Le Pigeon for her birthday recently and it was absolutely delightful, as always. This is our third visit, and it continues to impress and delight. We both lived in NYC and Chicago and she lived in Paris, and we're no stranger to first rate white tablecloth culinary palaces, and can't be more delighted to have discovered this place, in a completely unassuming building off East Burnside, that's on par with the best we've had anywhere. We opted for the omnivore menu, with the optional extra course, plus the wine pairing. We went with the "regular" versus "reserve" pairing as it was more than up to the task, but in general it's worth the slight price premium. There was an un-announced surprise starter, and I really wish I'd taken notes as it was delicious and I don't remember anything other than the shaved white truffle garnish. That was followed by the steak tartare, plated with mussels very lightly poached in white wine and sea beans atop an apricot puree. This was followed by a bread plate while the next course was prepared, with a black truffle butter spread. The hot and cold shrimp and grits was amazing and completely unlike any shrimp and grits I'd ever had - the shrimp were cold, the grits hot, and it was all delicious. Who knew you could garnish with powdered lobster? That took us into the foie gras and duck lumpia. If you don't know, lumpia is sort of a big spring roll and this was delicious. The green strawberries were crip and tart, the duck perfect, and the rest of the fillings complementary. The fish course was a steelhead glaçace - the glaze was a passionfruit and dijon mustard affair, lightly herbed, poured over the steelhead atop a bed of leeks and potatoes, topped with a bit of crispy trout skin. It's hard to single anything out as the highlight but this was close The wine can chicken preparation details are lost at this point but it was flavorful, served with crispy pork belly and a stuffed shell, with truffle garnish. This moved us to the desert portions of the evening starting with the strawberry sherbet which was so amazingly tempting that I managed to not snap a "before" photo, only catching that mid-way through. Absolutely divine. The chaser was a foie gras profiterole, proving once again that creativity knows no bounds here. Beautiful and delicious, and so delicate. As it was a birthday occasion, the house brought out a celebratory chocolate mousse cake, with a single candle and thank goodness, no singing. Perfection. All in, it was an amazing evening. If you're coming, do note that this is a leisurely experience - plan on spending about two hours enjoying your meal, and the exceptional service. The wine pairing provides half pours but six samplings (seven if you take the optional course), so all in between 2 and 3 glasses. Speaking of service - it's first class. Professional, friendly, super knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines, willing and able to discuss at length, and did I say friendly? Best in class for sure. As noted, we've been before. We'll be back again in the future. In a perfect world I'd find an excuse to come in at least once a month. Highest possible recommendation.
My third visit (four years ago and two years ago) and this is still a standout restaurant that defines fine dining in the Pacific Northwest. The vibe is decidedly casual, but the food has a lot of technique to it, taking ingredients you recognize and turning them into something wholly original (sturgeon pastrami). My last time here, the duck stood out. This time it was beef. A lovely experience, and try to snag a seat at the counter so you get a whole show with your meal. read more
2 months ago
We decided to do the tasting menu at Le Pigeon, and this ended up being one of my favorite meals I've had in Portland! Definitely worth a stop if you can budget for it! The service was fantastic. Friendly, informative, and personable. The whole experience felt intentional from the presentation and plate choices to changing out the dishes between each course, even how the utensils were placed. The tiny BLT amuse-bouche was such a fun start. Somehow they packed the entire BLT experience into one bite...smoky bacon, bright tomato, and a perfectly crisp puff pastry. The crab and corn was one of my favorites. The shrimp oil somehow tasted like pure shrimp in the best way, while the poblano sauce was bright and tangy and the sugar melon added the perfect sweetness. I was practically licking the bowl. My one callout, more crab please. Even the bread and tomato-chive butter was memorable. The tomato had a slight tang, the chive was subtle, and little bursts of salt made the flavor pop. The rabbit pie was another standout. The pastry was buttery, flaky, and SO light, while the smoked rabbit was tender and delicious. The mustard seed added a great acidic contrast. The rabbit heart was probably the one component I could've done without, just felt unnecessary? Didn't really add much? I also loved the seared foie gras and crispy duck confit taquito. The foie was incredibly tender, rich, smoky, and delicious. The taquito was a thin thin wrapper packed full of tender duck with great smokey flavor. The sturgeon pastrami genuinely tasted like pastrami despite being fish, which was wild! The rest of that course wasn't really for me, but I loved the citrus and pickled radish that helped brighten it up. The lamb was beautifully cooked and charred with rosemary, and the demi-glace was sooo good. The risotto wasn't my favorite, but honestly I think I might just not be a risotto person. Dessert was a great finish. The blackberry mousse was fresh, light, fruity, and nutty with a delicious cardamom flavor. The foie gras profiterole was also surprisingly good. You couldn't even taste the foie gras, and the slight saltiness worked so well. read more
3 months ago
My first tasting menu, and what an introduction. Every course felt thoughtful, surprising, and beautifully executed. We added the supplement and wine pairings, absolutely worth it. While the foie gras didn't quite land for me (likely a reflection of my unsophisticated palate more than the dish itself) it was still an experience I'm glad I had. If one feedback, I had way less sauce on my lamb than my dinner partner and it was really yummy sauce. The service was exceptional. The staff were expert conversationalists who struck the perfect balance of knowledge and warmth and enthusiasm... making it feel completely okay to be excited, curious and new to this kind of dining. The blackberry mousse with ice cream. Crying with joy! It was so extraordinary it sparked conversation among neighboring tables. Every detail felt intentional, even the cutlery. It was exciting and really cool and humbling, all at once. I arrived feeling a little out of my depth and left completely enchanted. For what it's worth, 10 outta10 recommend. read more
One of the best fine dining experiences I've ever had. Food is immaculate and service is non-pretentious and a casual but comfortable setting where you can watch the chef plate right in front of you. Surprisingly my mom and I both enjoyed the vegetarian menu more than the omnivore menu, but everything is super well executed, and there were no misses read more
Le Pigeon provided a solid but ordinary experience. The spring tasting menu contained a good mix of sea and land but ultimately did not have any standout moments for me. Good: - courses aren't afraid to explore tart, sour flavors; enjoyed some of the early courses in particular - good mix of different presentation, ingredients, etc. - dessert was very good, a very strong note to end on - seating was comfortable given the cozy space; service was professional Meh: - nearly all courses lacked aromatic component to me; smells were mild and didn't trigger a strong reaction - similarly, seasoning for the mains were a little underdone to me, had to rely on sauces to get a notable flavor out of the meat - vegetables felt second class relative to the protein - pacing was a smidge on the slow side Overall I am grateful for the experience but don't expect to come back on my next Portland trip read more
The perfect place for a celebration! We tried both tasting menus and wine pairings. The vegetarian one truly impressed me, and I actually preferred it in the end though it was a very close call. Could not recommend this place enough, lovely knowledgeable staff and beautiful atmosphere read more
3 months ago
I was honestly shocked how good everything tasted. They were such small bites that I couldn't imagine they would impress me. But everything packed a huge flavorful punch. Drinks were great. Staff was friendly. It was a great date night read more
This place made my head explode in the very best way. I was visiting from out of town (LA) and made reservations for my friends and I to have the chef's tasting menu. We arrived and were seated immediately by the window. Nice. We opted for the wine pairings and the supplemental foie gras course. What came next destroyed my preconceived notions. So, if you like excellent food and trying new things... Go here. Small portions and HUGE flavors. Le Pigeon is now on our must go list every time I visit Portland with my friends. 10/10. read more
My Le Pigeon restaurant experience was one for the record books. Not just because I'd been looking forward to eating there for a long time, but also because our dinner was to me, a memorable occasion - my 75th birthday! Three quarters of a century. Birthdays seem to arrive faster every year, and for this one I felt a special restaurant was in order. So I pulled the trigger on Le Pigeon in Portland as the place my wife and I would celebrate. I opted for seats at the Chef's Table, because we have done this twice before at other restaurants and really enjoyed being able to watch the chefs do their thing, and occasionally getting a chance to schmooze with them. It's a lot of fun, and I highly recommend it! The show in the kitchen did not disappoint. If you're expecting to observe Gordon Ramsey kitchen chaos, you need to go somewhere else. At Le Pigeon the chefs worked with meticulous attention to detail. Everything was so organized, each dish had been prepped with the kind of care that could fool you into thinking what they were doing was easy. Ha! It's been said that genius is the ability to make the complex seem plain, and the chefs working in the kitchen did just that! There are two menus offered nightly, a carnivore offering and a vegetarian. My wife and I both chose the meat option. I'll post a copy of the menu so you can see yourself. My wife told me she wasn't going to eat sweetbreads, so I could have them. I eagerly agreed, as I had been wanting to try them for a long time. There was also a menu item you can choose as a "supplement" for an extra $30. My wife again passed, this time due to the foie gras, but hey, I'm only 75 once in life, so I added it to my order. Oh, and I began it all with an Old Fashioned. Man, it was absolutely delicious! The dinners also have an option for wine pairings, which I took them up on, too, and I'm glad I did. I will admit that my first glass of wine tasted a bit light, I thought. But then I tasted it with the food and that was a different experience entirely! Each glass fit each dish perfectly. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means and I didn't recognize any of the wines they were pouring for me that night - and the pours were very nice - but the way they matched each dish was a bit amazing. My hat is off to the person who paired the wines! The service was great, too. Our waiter was very attentive without being intrusive. The only thing I would suggest for the wait staff is that they should be able to give a somewhat detailed explanation of who chose the wines for the meal. I asked, but the answer was a bit vaggue. I don't want a complete resume, but I'd like to know their name, whether or not they are a sommelier, if not I'd like to know their experience, perhaps a stgory as to how they picked these particular wines, etc. The lack of a good answer didn't detract from the meal, and is really just a nit, but I think it is something Le Pigeon could improve on. All in all, we enjoyed everything we ate! And drank! This, of course is exactly what you want to experience when you are dropping significant dollars for a meal. Yeah, Le Pigeon is definitely $$$$, but for a special occasion like a 75th birthday, it was worth it! I will admit to being slightly disappointed that I didn't get a little something-something for my birthday. You know, maybe a special extra amuse. What I got instead was a candle in my dessert. LOL. Oh, well. Because this was a selfish pleasure I desired, I can't ding the restaurant for it. I still enjoyed myself immensely. Lastly, I just want to lodge a minor protest. Le Pigeon is one of a growing number of restaurants that are now charging a percent of the bill to pay for employee healthcare. I object to this. Call me crazy, but I do not believe customers should be forced to pay extra, above and beyond a tip, for a restaurant's employee's health insurance. Personally, I'd rather see those costs built into the menu prices than added as a separate line item. I know, easy for me to say, but that's the way I feel. Would I book a table at Le Pigeon again? Absolutely! p.s. Street parking was not a problem at all. read more
10 months ago
Yeah to my first review of 2026 and it is for Le Pigeon which is a French restaurant located in Portland! This place is small, so please make reservations in advance. Dinner is a tasting menu so you don't even need to think about it! The chef has already done all the work and you just have to enjoy and have the delicious food. You can pick from two options one is a meat tasting and the other is catered to vegetarians. We also came here for a birthday and they made it extra special! Thank you for that :) Overall picked the meat one and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the taste of the blackened grouper and the foi gras was packed with flavor and just tasty! Each dish was a spellbound of flavor that blended really well with the others. Loved each plate that came out and would totally recommend coming here for a nice meal. read more
I went with my girlfriend for my birthday. We each got the vegetarian tasting menu with a few substitutions. Overall I think the flavors, presentation, execution and service were mostly excellent. I was hoping for something "earth shattering" though and didn't quite get that. One issue I had was that the textures in the meal were almost all soft. I noticed myself craving for something more substantial that I could chew. Something that is satiating. For $140/person I think it's a reasonable deal. I'd return if the menu spoke to me. read more
16 days ago
The food is excellent, the service was sensational, and the vibes were cozy. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. It's very expensive, but the food is worth it. read more
5 months ago
Over the years, we've had the pleasure of dining at countless restaurants across a similar price point--and many well beyond it. We genuinely enjoy discovering new culinary destinations, from thoughtfully curated interiors and elevated ambiance to the creativity and execution behind each menu. Above all, however, the food is what leaves a lasting impression. Given the experience and investment, we fully expected to leave feeling satisfied. Unfortunately, despite an evening that included a bottle of wine, cocktails, and over $400 tab for two, we both walked away feeling surprisingly underwhelmed and still somewhat hungry. The most memorable part was the dessert. We understand and appreciate the concept of a seasonal tasting menu, but we were under the impression that the progression of courses would ultimately feel more complete. Interestingly, your neighboring restaurant embraces a similar dining philosophy, yet we consistently leave feeling both delighted and fully satisfied. While there were certainly aspects of the experience we enjoyed, the overall meal simply didn't deliver the sense of fulfillment we had anticipated. The service was nothing to brag about. read more
1 year ago
My boyfriend surprised me with a booking here on our last night in Portland! We don't typically get French cuisine, but we were in the mood for something high end. He booked on OpenTable on the same day at 7:00 pm. When we arrived, we were surprised by how small and intimate the restaurant was. We were seated immediately and the servers introduced themselves to us. Super friendly and welcoming! We opted for the Omnivore 5-course option. We were amazed to find a non-alcoholic pairing for the meals! We both don't drink and we love mocktails. We really appreciated this option. Just keep in mind it was a $45 charge per person! So it was +$90 to our bill. Again, we rarely treat ourselves and rarely find this option, so he decided to get it. I am truly grateful! This was our line up: STEAK TARTARE mussels, apricot, sea beans HOT AND COLD SHRIMP AND GRITS aged gouda, provençal, powdered lobster STEELHEAD GLAÇAGE leeks, passionfruit mustard, potato WINE CAN CHICKEN pork belly, stuffed shell, truffle STRAWBERRY SHERBET chamomile panna cotta, yuzu, oat We didn't know what to expect, but we were floored by each item we tried. Every single dish was crafted with excellence and the drink pairing Was outstanding. My favorite would have to be steelhead glacage and the wine chicken. For the drinks, we definitely loved the two different rumi champagne and rosé. The most unique item we tried was the foie gras coke float! Like whaaat, that's a thing? Our total bill without tip was $380! It was a two-hour event. Thank you for much for this beautiful experience! read more
I took my partner to Le Pigeon for her birthday recently and it was absolutely delightful, as always. This is our third visit, and it continues to impress and delight. We both lived in NYC and Chicago and she lived in Paris, and we're no stranger to first rate white tablecloth culinary palaces, and can't be more delighted to have discovered this place, in a completely unassuming building off East Burnside, that's on par with the best we've had anywhere. We opted for the omnivore menu, with the optional extra course, plus the wine pairing. We went with the "regular" versus "reserve" pairing as it was more than up to the task, but in general it's worth the slight price premium. There was an un-announced surprise starter, and I really wish I'd taken notes as it was delicious and I don't remember anything other than the shaved white truffle garnish. That was followed by the steak tartare, plated with mussels very lightly poached in white wine and sea beans atop an apricot puree. This was followed by a bread plate while the next course was prepared, with a black truffle butter spread. The hot and cold shrimp and grits was amazing and completely unlike any shrimp and grits I'd ever had - the shrimp were cold, the grits hot, and it was all delicious. Who knew you could garnish with powdered lobster? That took us into the foie gras and duck lumpia. If you don't know, lumpia is sort of a big spring roll and this was delicious. The green strawberries were crip and tart, the duck perfect, and the rest of the fillings complementary. The fish course was a steelhead glaçace - the glaze was a passionfruit and dijon mustard affair, lightly herbed, poured over the steelhead atop a bed of leeks and potatoes, topped with a bit of crispy trout skin. It's hard to single anything out as the highlight but this was close The wine can chicken preparation details are lost at this point but it was flavorful, served with crispy pork belly and a stuffed shell, with truffle garnish. This moved us to the desert portions of the evening starting with the strawberry sherbet which was so amazingly tempting that I managed to not snap a "before" photo, only catching that mid-way through. Absolutely divine. The chaser was a foie gras profiterole, proving once again that creativity knows no bounds here. Beautiful and delicious, and so delicate. As it was a birthday occasion, the house brought out a celebratory chocolate mousse cake, with a single candle and thank goodness, no singing. Perfection. All in, it was an amazing evening. If you're coming, do note that this is a leisurely experience - plan on spending about two hours enjoying your meal, and the exceptional service. The wine pairing provides half pours but six samplings (seven if you take the optional course), so all in between 2 and 3 glasses. Speaking of service - it's first class. Professional, friendly, super knowledgeable about the dishes and the wines, willing and able to discuss at length, and did I say friendly? Best in class for sure. As noted, we've been before. We'll be back again in the future. In a perfect world I'd find an excuse to come in at least once a month. Highest possible recommendation. read more
17 days ago
4 months ago
Second visit to Le Pigeon, and it never disappoints. From the creative and delicious French-inspired tasting menu to the relaxed atmosphere and open kitchen experience, every dish was memorable. read more
10 months ago
Best dining experience in ALL of Portland! Both chef's tasting menus are so well done and I will be returning soon. Price is really not that bad considering the elevation of the dining experience and you will leave plenty full from the courses they put together in the menu. read more
1 year ago
Food was good - interesting ingredients and beautiful presentation. Service was meh, rather lukewarm. Ambiance was left to be desired. read more
All in all, it was a great experience dining at Le Pigeon. However, given the price point, I was a bit disappointed with some of the dishes. My favorite dish was the foie gras and duck lumpia. The duck fat combined with the crispy lumpia was PACKED with flavor. I also enjoyed the ube/tamarind drink in the non-alcohol pairing option. The Chilean sea bass and hamachi, however were the most disappointing dishes. The chicken broth in the Chilean sea bass dish was moderately salty. For the price point, I would expect the flavor to be a bit more unique than just the taste of salty chicken broth. The fish, however, was cooked well. The flavor of the hamachi sauce, raita, used in the dish did not shine. So I felt like I was just eating raw hamachi without sauce. Both desserts were way too sweet for my liking. I felt like the sweetness overpowered every flavor of the desserts. Service was good and I enjoyed the atmosphere! read more
1 year ago
I had been wanting to go here for a loooong time. Finally dined at Le Pigeon recently and was thoroughly impressed. The food was exceptional--high quality, beautifully prepared, and the menu offered unique dishes that delighted from start to finish. I didn't eat a single thing I didn't love. The service was truly some of the best I've ever experienced; our server was incredibly knowledgeable about both the food and wine pairings, enhancing the entire meal. The intimate setting made it even more special. It is certainly on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it for the experience. Highly recommend. read more
Took my dad here for his birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. The food is incredible with lots of flavors and complexities. We loved every dish we ordered. Staff had excellent attention to detail and very knowledgeable. read more
Wow, I had high expectations for this restaurant and it still managed to exceed it. Everything was incredible - both the food and the service. I was fortunate that my friend got the vegetarian menu and I got the omnivore so that we could try all the things - and they were both equally good. We both also each got the supplemental dish which was a great option - the one on the vegetarian menu is to die for. Given that their menu fluctuates I won't detail out every dish and how good they were but out of the 16 dishes I ate or tried - there was only 1 that was lackluster - those are some pretty good odds. If you're worried about being hungry after because the plates look small - trust me that won't be a problem - I was bursting by the end I was so full. The ambiance is also so great - a balance of cozy and intimate yet lively - a great spot for rich conversation. I'll be dreaming of Le Pigeon until I can return. read more
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place after seeing it recommended on Reddit by Portland locals. We had the pre-fix tasting menu. I would've also done the wine pairing, but unfortunately there was only one red wine out of the five. The food was very creative and cooked to perfection. All the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted great. My favorites were - Oyster based sauce that came with the pork cheeks - Venison heart - Citrus cake - Fois gras profiteroles. They were very different, interesting and creative Service was prompt, efficient and professional, quite formal. A great place with excellent and unique food for a special occasion. read more
9 months ago
I think of Le Pigeon as the OG of tasting menus in Portland. When I visited the city a long time ago, my sister would recommend Le Pigeon as one of the best places for fine dining. After so many years, I finally decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy like a tiny French bistro, so not pretentious at all, very Portland. The tasting menu offers 6 courses with a foie gras supplement (which I didn't get). Overall, I enjoyed the experience, friendly is super friendly and since I dined alone, I sat at the counter watching the chef and crew prepping all the dishes. All the dishes were expertly cooked, especially the lamb, which was so tender and mouth-watering. The style did feel a bit stuck in time, like tasting menu plating you maybe saw in the 90s, and one plate (the seafood course of blackened grouper) had muddled flavors. Their signature end dish of foie gras profiterole was nice but not necessarily cutting edge in creation. Still, it's a Portland institution and worth trying. read more
7 months ago
Just in town for a few days and they had availabilities day of on a Wednesday! The staff was super nice and even gave me some recs for other places to eat. Loved how all dishes were centered around a protein. I got a glimpse of some of the vegetarian option, which also looked beautiful. I sat at the bar/chef's counter (?) and was able to watch the chefs plate up and stay streamlined during each course and it was so organized! Loved watching them work! I left suuuper full. The broth in the cod dish was amazing. The foie gras profiterole was the richest dessert I've ever had. Almost a little too heavy for me, but definitely something I'm glad I've tried! read more
7 months ago
The March 2026 chef's tasting menu delivered a memorable evening. Staff was engaging and knowledgeable. The opening scallop + radish course set the tone beautifully--clean, precise, and layered with flavor. It was easily the standout of the night and showcased the kitchen at its most refined. We opted to add the foie gras terrine supplement, which was clearly well executed. The flavors were rich and thoughtful, especially with the rhubarb and pistachio elements, though the overall dish leaned quite dense and heavy. The kitchen was gracious in accommodating a crustacean allergy, substituting a pasta dish in place of the shellfish components. The pasta was satisfying and well prepared, a thoughtful adjustment that didn't feel like an afterthought. The pork ribeye was nicely cooked and flavorful, though the accompanying Brussels sprouts were slightly overdone, losing some of the texture and balance the dish called for. Dessert courses were strong overall--particularly the strawberry yuzu, which was bright and refreshing. However, the final foie gras profiterole felt overly heavy at the end of an already rich meal and didn't quite land as intended. We chose the standard wine pairing, which was a highlight in its own right. The pours were generous, and each selection complemented the courses thoughtfully, enhancing the progression of the meal without overpowering it. Overall, a very good experience with moments of excellence--especially at the start and in the beverage program--though a slightly lighter touch in the later courses would elevate the menu even further. read more
2 years ago
A wonderful way to end my excursion to Portland. I appreciated the creative flourishes and variety of flavors in each dish. I waa seated besides the chef, which was absolutely wonderful. Getting to see the masters cook was amazing. I went on a sunday, so it made for an intimate dining experience. 1. Chicken Liver Mousse Eclair Started off with this quick bite. I liked the onion jam, but nothing else came off as notworthy. 2. Beef Carpaccio Now this dish was really unique. A lot of things going on that sum up to something greater than its parts. The beef in this dish is more of a vessel for the different textures and flavors in the dish. There is crunchiness from the pine nut, a bit of spice from the peppers, a bit for fruitiness from the date, and a ton of other flavors 3. Bread & Butter Kinda boring ngl. The bread was kinda mid. The butter had some balsamic reduction on top, but i couldn't taste it. Also not salty enough. 4. Sturgeon Pastrami While i appreciate the creative effort, this one was a bit of a swing and a miss. The idea of seafood pastrami is new to me, and the sturgeon tasted excellent. The issue was that it had way too much spices on it. So much so that it overpowered all the garnishes in the dish. I couldnt taste the caviar at all. Also they included a russian sauce that I found unappetizing. 5. Black Cod We so back with this one. An amazing dish. The cod was cooked beautifully, the mussels paired well with the cod and added some extra seafoodiness, and the tumeric emulsion was just the cherry on top! My only complaint is that I thought the cucumbers were a tad bit too acidic. They were sautéed in the same sauce as the leeks, but i think the larger surface area of the cucumber made them absorb too much of whatever the marinade was. 6. Blanquette De Veau Holy shit so good. The sweetbread was a new experience for me. The veal was absolutely divine. One nitpick is that visually its kinda boring. But taste-wise 10/10. 7. Pear Tart A good dessert. It's a pretty straightforward pear tart with ice cream. 8. Foie Gras Profiterole Le Pigeon's signature dessert. Frankly, I dont see the hype. Maybe my palette isn't refined but i couldn't make out the foie gras flavor. I honestly dont think it justifies its existence in the dish and is just pretentious. read more
9 months ago
Absolutely a fine dining experience. My partner and I went as a holiday celebration and it didn't disappoint. Never have I ever had such a decadent meal. Everything was superb. Definitely recommend the wine pairing if you are on the shelf about it!!! read more
1 year ago
I think the high regards that this restaurant has held and still holds in our area is well worth. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here. Staff was kind, responsive, and kept the bread and butter rolling. Chefs were fun and clearly skilled. Lovely setting inside. Each dish was special and delicious. One of the mushroom sauces was a bit too salty, likewise for a few other dishes, but not too much to ruin any flavor. Other than that. The order of dishes and the presentation was great. We got the foi gras and uni add on and it was exemplary with sweetness of banana and a perfect waffle. Will definitely return as soon as we can. read more
My boyfriend surprised me with reservations here for my birthday and it was a perfect spot to celebrate. We sat right at the counter and got to watch the chefs do their thing! The space is small and cozy with some really fun decor. It's French, so there was a wine pairing, I'm not a wine person, so I opted for a cocktail, but the menu is pretty limited there. The food though, it was incredible. From the first bite to the last, we were treated to some really fun and creative flavor and texture combinations. I absolutely loved the starter, which was a savory unagi rice krispie. We also opted for the supplementary plate, which was a twist on musubi. Everything was perfectly cooked, I'd love to come back to see what they come up with for other seasons. read more
1 year ago
Late review for 4/18 Was fortunate enough to have booked the counter for an impromptu anniversary trip. Coming from LA I was honestly a bit skeptical how the food scene would compare but boy was I educated. It was amazing watching this talented team put together course after course of beautiful and delicious dishes. Star of the night was without a doubt the foie gras waffle, couldn't stop raving about it for weeks. Wine pairing was also thoughtful curated. Service was top notch (comparable to a 1-2 star Michelin place) and pricing was very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back next trip to Portland. read more
6 months ago
8 months ago
Had high hopes after reading raving reviews, but it fell short. A few things to discuss. Interior: 4/5 It is a small restaurant that gives off a speakeasy vibe with an open kitchen. If you sit by the bar, you can see all the action. It looks like watching a scene in the Bear, which is quite entertaining. Because I made a comparison to a speakeasy, I have to say... their walls need to be sound proof because there were overlapping music throughout the entire night that was distracting. Food: 3/5 We opted to get one regular menu and one vegan option and included the add-on options for both menu. The night started with a wonderful drink and scrumptious first course. Then it sort of just fell from that point onward. There's too many flavors going on in every dish. An example is the chicken stuffed with lobster. You can't tell which ingredient is the highlight. The lobster was dry and barely noticeable. The chicken was tender and juicy, but had no flavors. On the vegan side, the kimchi was probably the most sour kimchi I ever had. It tasted like a glass of pure vinegar and it stayed in my pallet for the rest of the night. Overall, the tasting menu could have been amazing if they embrace less is more. read more
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Will I get full off the tasting menu or is it for the experience?
I'm going to have to say, that all depends on how much you need to eat to get full. On the times I was there it was sufficient, I'm 6'2" and weigh 185.
How much does it cost to eat here? I really prefer to know what I'm signing up for.
I believe it was about $120 each for the tasting menu and if you get the premium wine pairing it's about $200 each (gratuity is automatically included in the price).
Is the $50 service fee used towards the total or is that an additional cost?
When we ate there a month back, there was no service fee. So I'm not sure what you're referring to there. They DO add a 20% gratuity across the board for their course menus (not out of the ordinary for Portland), tacked on to the food total as an…
Do you offer any vegan options?
Their course menu had a "carnivore" and a "vegetarian" option (and both were top-notch!), but there were no vegan options that I was aware of. But we also didn't specifically ask about vegan. Definitely vegetarian-friendly though.
Is the tasting menu different from the menu or selections from the menu?
Yes, it is different dishes.
I'll be in PDX this week and it looks like all the reservations are taken. Do they have bar spots that are first come first serve?
Yes, the bar is first come first server. I think there are about 8 seats. Get there early and you shouldn't have a problem. Chef's tasting menu is the way to go.
Do they serve Beef Wellington?
No. It's a rotating menu based on what's available and what the Chef wants to put together. The menu is incredible and I highly recommend the tasting menu.
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