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Caro Amico Italian Cafe, Portland, OR

Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.5
4.5
502 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Caro Amico Italian Cafe is located in a venerable mid-century building on Barbur Boulevard, just 20 blocks south of downtown Portland.

We are open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Thursday, plus Sunday, 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Full of history, memories, & Frank Sinatra songs from the 60's, Caro Amico qualifies for 'traditional' in the City's treasured old family restaurants. Situated just below 'Pill Hill,' Caro offers a view of Portland's burgeoning high rise waterfront and, of course, the 21st Century Aerial Tram as it makes its way from the waterfront below to the University Hospitals and Offices above.

Our Deck is open during the spring and summer months for Outdoor Dining . Enjoy Happy Hour in our Cozy Bar, 4:00-6:00PM (Happy Hour not offered Valentines Day, Mother's Day, and New Years Eve).

Additional information

  • Location
    3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239
  • Phone number
    (503) 223-6895
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Tapia

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What 502 people are saying

Caro Amico Italian Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland / Oregon

    Child-friendly

  • Portland

    Child-friendly

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caro Amico Italian Cafe delights with its "amazing Italian food" and "friendly, attentive service." Patrons appreciate the "charming ambience" and nostalgic feel, especially after its recent reopening. The pizza stands out as "the best in Portland," complemented by a "great wine selection." A timeless neighborhood gem, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

502 Reviews

  1. itsdebs

    Portland15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually very happy with our meals here. Tried the seasonal special, lobster raviolis with shrimp and dill sauce- a bit disappointed in the lack of lobster in the ravioli considering the steep price. Others had the veal and chicken Parmesan and were happy with their meals, however something’s changed- not as good as we’ve previously experienced :(

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    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Service was slow. Access is complicated for ADA. View is nice.

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    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here. Overall was a good place food drinks and wait staff were great. We will be back to try more in the menu.

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  4. figureout

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were both good. Ambiance is nice

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  5. Brad

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited parking and menu doesn’t have any options for side salads, soup, or items to complement a meal. So basically if your dining by yourself, be prepared to order two entrees or leave hungry.

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  6. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised by how quaint it was. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.

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  7. Don

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Haven’t been here for many many years and it did not disappoint. The shrimp appetizer was amazing, especially with the garlic bread to dip in the sauce. We remembered the pizza from years ago and it was still the best ever. We’ll be back!

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  8. Dakota

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent. Food was great! I would recommend if you have not been here before. Thank you!

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  9. Gillian

    Portland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing. This restaurant has the best chicken parm I’ve ever had. The red sauce is always super delightful. The pizza is pretty good fresh ingredients and well made. The pasta is super good!

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  10. Thomas

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Valentines dinner. Couldn’t have been better.

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FAQs

Caro Amico Italian Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Caro Amico Italian Cafe

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (503) 223-6895
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Tapia

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