Best Authentic Restaurants in Southwest Portland

56 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5655)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 81 times today

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.

2. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2267)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 56 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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3. Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace

4.6

Exceptional(2399)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Oswego

Booked 30 times today

Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace is described as a 'pleasant reminder of a trattoria in Italy' with 'food reminiscent of Rome or Florence'. It offers a range of authentic Italian cuisine, from pasta to gourmet entrees. The use of high-quality ingredients, as noted in multiple reviews, and the consistently excellent service and food, further cement its authenticity. The restaurant's ambiance and overall dining experience are praised in many reviews, creating a true Italian atmosphere.

4. Serratto

4.8

Exceptional(2466)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 34 times today

Serratto is widely praised for its authentic Italian cuisine. Customers highlight the consistently great food, excellent service, and warm ambiance. One reviewer even compared it to places they've been in Italy, confirming its authenticity. Another customer mentioned the restaurant's commitment to using natural meats and the freshest seafood, which is a key characteristic of authentic Italian cooking. Overall, the rave reviews and the restaurant's dedication to quality ingredients and authentic Italian cooking make Serratto a true Italian eatery.

5. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(206)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 19 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

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6. Taylor Street Tavern

4.0

Excellent(138)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Located across from Director’s Park in the Paramount Hotel, this dual concept engages all the regions of the palate. Taylor Street Tavern polishes the ruggedly natural aspects of the Pacific Northwest into precisely crafted plates for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. Locally sourced ingredients also make an appearance in the house crafted cocktails and west coast wine selections.Just across the lobby, Swine Moonshine and Whiskey Bar explores the history of the American whiskey tradition, complete with a reclaimed authentic still and extensive whiskey list. Early and late happy hours keep people sipping all night long.

7. Le Pigeon

4.9

Exceptional(1641)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 15 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

8. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(183)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NW Portland

Booked 52 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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9. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

4.6

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Pearl District

Booked 11 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019.

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10. Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.3

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Southwest Portland

Booked 1 time today

Zaiqa (pronounced zay-kah) means “flavorful, tasty, and savory” in the Urdu language. This is exactly what Portland’s newest Indian-Pakistani restaurant brings to the South Waterfront area. Zaiqa is a family-owned business serving its customers the true taste of India and Pakistan. Zaiqa offers indoor and outdoor seating, take-out and online orders, and catering services. The menu is designed to offer a variety of authentic and traditional dishes with customization options available; including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. Zaiqa is proud to serve fresh, high quality ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. All meats are certified halal. Sauces and chutneys are prepared in-house with fine spices and fresh herbs, and all dishes are made-to-order according to spice level preference.

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EdwinVIP
Portland / Oregon •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Super cozy setting inside, warm nostalgic scents in the air set the tone for a lovely dinner! The wine and spirits selection are superb. This time we tried some new (to us) food selections and were very pleased. Thank you!
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AlpenrauschPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Southeast Portland
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4.5
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Jeri
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time having dinner at Kachka. Loved the ambience & from the moment we walked in the door to leaving the staff was delightfully friendly, efficient, and helpful. Food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening thank you so much!!
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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AddyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the radicchio salad, beef and pork gnocchi and tagliata. The salad was so fresh and delicious, the Caesar style dressing was absolutely to die for and it wasn’t overdressed (which is a usual problem for me). The beef and pork gnocchi was soft and tender, and the ragu was so flavorful. The tagliata was cooked to perfection and the chimichurri was the perfect compliment. I’m really glad I didn’t let the string of poor reviews impact my decision to dine here. Perfect atmosphere, impeccable service and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while. Brava Nostrana!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Anastasia
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was delicious—the Winter is Coming cocktail, the salad starters, the pasta main courses, and the creme brûlée, all really great. And the service was perfect. It was a dinner for a special occasion and everyone was lovely. Highly recommend this place!
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SerrattoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pearl District
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4.8
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chuck
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Amazing food in a great atmosphere. We always live coming to Nicoletta’s Table.
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Nicoletta's Table and MarketplacePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Oswego
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4.6

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56 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Kachka

3. Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace

4. Serratto

5. Alpenrausch

6. Taylor Street Tavern

7. Le Pigeon

8. Dolly Olive

9. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

10. Zaiqa - South Waterfront

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