Nostrana Italian
December 1, 2007 by cynthia
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Location: Southeast Portland
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Cost to fill up two people (minus booze): $70-$85
If you’re willing to hit the $75 range for full dinner for two (minus booze) this is some of the best Italian food I’ve had in the Northwest (including a couple of gazillion-star hotshots in Seattle).
It’s not downtown, it’s over on the SE side, and good luck getting in on a Friday night. But I will brave the crowd for their woodfire-baked ciabatta, and their antipasti is a sin. Never had an even questionable morsel there.
My only complaint: Crowds and noise—think Italian soccer riots. I may see if a Saturday lunch is any quieter.
Tip: If you want to tone down the budget a bit, opt for one of the antipasti or cheese plates and the rhubarb crisp for about $20. You’ll get the best of the restaurant (IMHO) and save some bucks.
And if you drink the bill goes up even higher. (oh what a surprise)
Great food, service could have been a bit better but they were busy. The chickpea and Albacore tuna salad is wonderful as is the ciabatta.