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Nostrana

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.

We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day.

We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.

A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bryan Donaldson; Chef/Owner Cathy Whims

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2005, multi-James Beard Award-nominated chef Cathy Whims’s flagship restaurant still turns out some of the city’s best Italian food. Feast on wood-fired thin-crust pizzas and a 2.5-pound Florentine-style bone-in ribeye, plus seasonal pastas and mains in a lodge-like space with soaring vaulted ceilings and festive hanging lanterns. Toast the meal with a celebratory cocktail—Thrillist dubbed Nostrana “Portland’s capital of the negroni.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 234-2427
Website
http://nostrana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
At Enoteca Nostrana, our new wine bar and events space, we offer two private dining rooms for 30 person seated events with a full bar. The main dining room at Nostrana is available for buyouts accommodating up to 80 seated guests.
Private party contact
Katie Sombat: (503) 563-2427

Location
1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
SE 14th Ave
Parking details
We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
Public transit
Tri-met bus line 15 stops at our front door.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us opposite our cellar at Enoteca Nostrana for semi-private dinners perfect for your larger size party. Your menu comprises four courses, representing the best of classic and seasonal Nostrana offerings, including family-style pizza and salad courses, followed by individual main and dessert courses. Preview the menu: https://nostrana.com/bigdinner A 22% Service Charge is added to all checks at Nostrana, providing a robust wage for all team members.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Nostrana
$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Chef Bryan Donaldson and the Nostrana culinary team are excited to present a special menu in 3-courses to ring in the New Year, with optional wine pairings. In order to offer an elevated experience and a beautifully curated menu, our team will be in touch to solicit your party’s course selections prior to the big night. Preview the menu and make selections at nostrana.com/nye Dinner starts at $135/person, non-inclusive of supplements and 22% Service Charge. This experience will be our exclusive offering for NYE, and the regular Nostrana dinner menu will not be available.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Enoteca Nostrana
$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Your table or bar seats at Enoteca Nostrana bring a heightened party experience, DJ and party vibes from 10pm and a countdown at midnight — all hail Discoteca Nostrana! Chef Bryan Donaldson and the Nostrana culinary team are excited to present a special menu in 3-courses to ring in the New Year, with optional wine pairings. In order to offer an elevated experience and a beautifully curated menu, our team will be in touch to solicit your party’s course selections prior to the big night. Preview the menu and make selections at nostrana.com/nye Dinner starts at $135/person, non-inclusive of supplements and 22% Service Charge. This experience will be our exclusive offering for NYE, and the regular dinner menu will not be available.

Offers

Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoeca Bar
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at Enoteca bartop for Happy Hour, 5 – 6 pm. Selected wines are dealer’s choice, ever-rotating fresh flavors, featured alongside some all-time Nostrana favorites at a roaring discount. To participate, be sure to make your reservation for the Bar at Enoteca.
Nostrana Night Owl Happy Hour 🦉
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The iconic Nostrana Happy Hour is BACK just in time for summer. We’re thrilled to invite you to dine with us and are excited to offer deals on some Nostrana classics. Sip a great glass of vino and while you share a margherita pizza with your friends. Take a dive into a bowl of saucy capellini noodles smothered in Marcella’s tomato butter #3. Kick back on our covered and heated patio while you enjoy a crisp insalata Nostrana and a Negroni Sbagliato. Come for the deals, stay for the vibes. Check out the menu: nostrana.com/happy

Popular dishes

Focaccia & Ciabatta Nostrana$5.00
Arbequina olive oil
Crispy Saffron Arancini$15.00
Carnaroli rice, onion, white wine parmigiano, breadcrumbs
Tomato, Fennel & Leek Soup$10.00
olive oil, crème fraîche, chives
Burrata$18.00
Canby Farm mixed radicchio, pomegranate carrot, almond, aged balsamico lemon, parmigiano

Antipasti - Fish Friday

Antipasti di Mare^$22.00
grilled Spanish octopus & salsa verde seared albacore tuna tataki & aïoli. Oregon pink shrimp lettuce cups & espelette pepper house pickles
Salad of Albacore Tuna Conserva & Chickpeas$15.00
red onion, giardiniera

Primi

Butter Lettuce Salad$14.00
Rogue Smoky Blue cheese, candied walnuts, beets bacon, Ayers Creek mustard vinaigrette
Insalata Nostrana^$14.00
radicchio, parmigiano, cæsar-style dressing rosemary -sage croutons

Pasta

Radiatori al Ragù$23.00
Laney Family Farm beef, tomato red wine, parmigiano
Lasagne al Funghi*$26.00
shiitake, maitake & chanterelle mushrooms, leeks gruyère cheese, parmigiano

Pasta - Fish Friday

Paglia e Fieno*$23.00
straw & hay — egg & spinach fettuccine; Oregon pink shrimp, lobster mushrooms cipollini, fennel cream, trout roe
Capellini$23.00
calamari, tomato, onion, garlic-chili breadcrumbs

Pizze

Served uncut, as is the traditional Italian style. Our mozzarella is hand-made daily. Our dough is naturally leavened. To any pizza, add - arugula $4, prosciutto di san daniele $5, salt-cured anchovies $4 farm egg $2

D'alto mare$19.00
poached calamari, tomato, garlic, oregano, red onion, arugula, garlic-chili breadcrum
Margherita$17.00
mozzarella, tomato, basil
Diavola$20.00
spicy sausage, mozzarella, provolone, tomato, Mama Lil's peppers
Salumi$20.00
salami, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, oregano, honey, Mama Lil's peppers
Funghi Verde$21.00
shiitake & maitake mushrooms, mozzarella, arugula, pecorino, lemon agrumato
Alla Fiamma$17.00
tomato, red onion, Mama Lil's peppers, wild oregano, spicy oil, black olives
Marinara$13.00
tomato, garlic, wild oregano

Secondi

Tuscan- Style Worden Hill Farm Porchetta$30.00
rolled & stuffed with profumo del Chianti, garlic, rosemary & fennel pollen; aged balsamico, parmigiano -mashed potatoes roasted romanesco, radicchio
Half of a Roasted Mary's Chicken$28.00
spicy onion relish, Ayers Creek Amish Butter polenta lemon- braised savoy cabbage
Grilled Beef Tagliata^$29.00
Painted Hills flat iron steak grilled to medium-rare, sliced arugula, garlic-rosemary oil
Bistecca alla Costata^$120.00
please allow 45 minutes; 2½ lb Painted Hills bone-in rib eye, grilled to medium-rare, sliced garlic-rosemary oil, sea salt, lemon

Secondi - Fish Friday

Grilled Sea Scallops^$36.00
prosecco sauce, Ayers Creek Zolfino beans, roasted broccoli & sunchokes
Wood Oven-Roasted Idaho Trout*$34.00
salsa verde, braised Umbrian lentils, chanterelle mushrooms bacon- braised kale

Contorni

Sautéed Escarole & Spinach$9.00
anchovy, garlic-chili breadcrumbs, lemon
Chickpeas All'uccelletto$9.00
tomato, sage, onion, garlic, olive oil
Spaghetti Squash$9.00
sage butter, parmigiano
Bacon - Braised Kale, Lemon$9.00
Honey - Chili Roasted Rainbow Carrots$9.00

Dolce

Dolce
The seasonal fruit crisp may be pre-ordered as it takes 20 minutes to prepare. Please see our Dessert Menu for additional offerings.

Wine by the Glass

150ml pours; 100ml also available

Bollicine

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Sup. Brut, Bisol 'Crede' 2018 Veneto, Glera, Pinot Bianco, Verdiso$13.00
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Paltrinieri 'Sant'agata' NV Emilia - Romagna, Sorbara$12.00
Modena Pignoletto, Marchesi di Ravarino 'Ravarein' 2019 Emilia - Romagna, Pignoletto$13.00
Moscato d'Asti, Saracco 2020 Piemonte, Moscato$11.00

Bianco

Ribolla Gialla, I Clivi 'A Tessa' 2019 Friuli, Ribolla Gialla$14.00
Roero Arneis, Angelo Negro 'Serra Lupini' 2020 Piemonte, Arneis$13.00
Zibibbo, Gaudioso 2019 Sicilia, Zibibbo$15.00
Chardonnay, Statera, Celilo Vineyard 2017 Columbia Gorge$15.00

Rosato

'Carosé' IL Monte Caro 2020 Veneto, Corvina, Croatina$12.00
Etna Rosato I Custodi 'Alnus' 2019 Sicilia, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio$13.00

Orange

'Ametistas' Fattoria Mani di Luna 2019 Umbria, Grechetto$16.00

Rosso

Barbera d'Asti, Vietti 'Tre Vigne' 2019 Piemonte, Barbera$15.00
bottled for Nostrana
Langhe Nebbiolo, Cascina Corte 2018 Piemonte, Nebbiolo$16.00
Rossese di Dolceacqua, Maccario Dringenberg 2019 Liguria, Rossese$15.00
Rosso di Montepulciano, Poderi Sanguineto I e Ii 2019 Toscana, Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo$16.00
'IL Rossodatavola' Collecapretta [2020] Umbria, Sangiovese$17.00
'Nerojbleo' Gulfi 2018 Sicilia, Nero d'Avola$14.00
Etna Rosso, Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2018 Sicilia, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio$14.00
Pinot Noir, Shiba Wichern 'Cuvée' 2018 Willamette Valley$15.00
Rouge de Gris, Cameron 'Supernatural' 2019 Willamette Valley, Pinot Gris$18.00

What 5,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland / Oregon
Most Booked
Portland
Great for outdoor dining
Portland
Italian
Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nostrana offers a lively, authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The menu features consistently delicious dishes, including standout pasta and wood-fired pizzas. While some diners noted slow service and high prices, the restaurant's warm ambiance and knowledgeable staff make it a favorite for special occasions.

5,621 Reviews

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Grant
West Palm Beach
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. Service was very good. Our 2-top table was basically in the entry area. I’ll be more specific about table location next time I make a reservation.
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Susan
VIP
Washington DC
187 reviews
4.0
187 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Although the setting was festive the noise level made it difficult to talk. We really enjoyed the appetizers and salads BUT my pasta dish was way too hot/spicy for me to enjoy. My friend got the same dish and found it to be way too spicy as well. Our server came over to the table and asked us if they were too spicy! A strange way to ask how our food was…. as if there had been other complaints. I opted for a replacement. I asked for a half portion of a mild pasta. It was very plain but fine.
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Brad
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nostrana delivers on all fronts: great service, a beautiful interior, and fantastic food from beginning to end. We went for our anniversary and were very satisfied!
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Andy
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved absolutely everything, but the spread of desserts was a highlight especially! Thanks again for a wonderful night!
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Melissa
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, really delicious food, fantastic wine and we loved the ambiance! Would highly recommend.
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Nicole
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The service was eh. We were seated over 15 minutes late for an 8pm reservation. The food was tasty, but did not meet the value of the price point. I really wanted to like Nostrana after hearing such good things. We are on the search for a new to us pasta experience since Caffe Mingo burned down. Maybe it was on off night, but I think we’ll keep looking.
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Aryel
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I visited the Nostrana for the first time yesterday and, while the food was undeniably delicious, I had a hair in my pasta. Shortly after taking my first few bites, the server was chatting with us and in real time I noticed a hair in my pasta and brought it to his attention. They promptly prepared another pasta, which I appreciated. However, given the restaurant’s elevated ambiance and premium pricing, I was surprised that no additional gesture was offered, such as a complimentary dessert or some other acknowledgment of the situation. I ordered a dessert and too my surprise was charged for it. The handful of times I’ve experienced a hair in my food, this type of courtesy even at more casual dining restaurant, so it felt a bit unexpected that nothing was done here… especially considering the automatic 22% gratuity. Despite this, I enjoyed the overall experience, but I couldn’t help but feel that the response didn’t quite match the higher standards the restaurant seems to have.
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Molly
VIP
Seattle
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sergio at the bar was such a joy! He helped us pick a few wine options and made delicious menu recommendations
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catherine
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
incredible evening with perfect food, wonderful wait person, and gorgeous atmosphere. Nostrana has been a favorite for over a decade and never disappoints.
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Anne
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ben was amazing and the food was perfect as always!
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Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5621 OpenTable diners.

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