Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Portland / Oregon
  4. Portland
  5. SW Portland
Caro Amico Italian Cafe, Portland, OR

Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.6
4.6
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • 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 back open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Sunday, 4:00-9:00PM.


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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 223-6895
  • Website
    http://caroamicoitaliancafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Tapia
  • Location
    3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239
  • Neighbourhood
    SW Portland
  • Cross Street
    Pennoyer
  • Parking details
    Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Featured in

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caro Amico Italian Cafe is a cherished Portland institution, offering "fantastic" Italian cuisine and a "romantic atmosphere." Known for its "excellent service" and welcoming owner, guests enjoy traditional dishes and a cozy setting. Despite some noise, it's a "great spot" for special occasions, with many patrons praising its nostalgic charm and delicious food.

473 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caro Amico has become our go-to Italian restaurant in Portland. Tasty pastas and pizzas, great drink menu, and very friendly staff.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Hal

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice experience since we hadn’t been back to this restaurant in years. Seemed a little clumsy with service and operations.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Trina

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy it reopened. Went as a family. Great job with service. Good was very good. Missed the Bakers pizza. It’s our favorite but we went with individual dishes this time.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Carol

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, food was very good and presented nicely. A bit overpriced. Only real complaint is the women’s restroom! I had to walk up two sets of stairs and I have very bad arthritis in both knees. One bathroom stall and a toilet that was not working correctly. Needs updating!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Michael

    Portland

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The only disappointment was the food. Service was very good, and I loved the background music. Geed ambience.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Monica

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for a Birthday and it was OK. Food good service was great. Don't think I'll return but had to go since it was an old original experience.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Chris

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    God awful food. Chicken was dry and tasted like it was frozen strips from a vendor. Place should be ashamed for calling that good. Marinara was over salted. Zero seasoning other than salt. To quote Goodfellas.....it was egg noodles and ketchup. AWFUL

    Is this helpful?

  8. Mary

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous as was the service! Loved the ambiance. Employees were all friendly. The wines we had were excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Becca

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been several years since we were able to dine at Caro Amico. This is our special occasion place, and we were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. I’m so happy to see that the food is still excellent and service is delightful, even on a busy Friday night. There were too many staff names to mention- they were all superb!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Eric

    Portland

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, food, and service. A great dinner spot, we were pre-theater and the servers were helpful in making sure we got dinner on time to make our show

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caro Amico Italian Cafe

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pennoyer
  • Neighbourhood
    SW Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo