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Nostrana

Name: Nostrana
Address: 1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR, United States, 97214
Telephone: (503) 234-2427
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 72 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

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
Neighbourhood
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
US$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
US$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
US$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 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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 NostranaUS$5.00
Arbequina olive oil
Crispy Saffron AranciniUS$15.00
Carnaroli rice, onion, white wine parmigiano, breadcrumbs
Tomato, Fennel & Leek SoupUS$10.00
olive oil, crème fraîche, chives
BurrataUS$18.00
Canby Farm mixed radicchio, pomegranate carrot, almond, aged balsamico lemon, parmigiano

Antipasti - Fish Friday

Antipasti di Mare^US$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 & ChickpeasUS$15.00
red onion, giardiniera

Primi

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

Pasta

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

Pasta - Fish Friday

Paglia e Fieno*US$23.00
straw & hay — egg & spinach fettuccine; Oregon pink shrimp, lobster mushrooms cipollini, fennel cream, trout roe
CapelliniUS$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 mareUS$19.00
poached calamari, tomato, garlic, oregano, red onion, arugula, garlic-chili breadcrum
MargheritaUS$17.00
mozzarella, tomato, basil
DiavolaUS$20.00
spicy sausage, mozzarella, provolone, tomato, Mama Lil's peppers
SalumiUS$20.00
salami, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, oregano, honey, Mama Lil's peppers
Funghi VerdeUS$21.00
shiitake & maitake mushrooms, mozzarella, arugula, pecorino, lemon agrumato
Alla FiammaUS$17.00
tomato, red onion, Mama Lil's peppers, wild oregano, spicy oil, black olives
MarinaraUS$13.00
tomato, garlic, wild oregano

Secondi

Tuscan- Style Worden Hill Farm PorchettaUS$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 ChickenUS$28.00
spicy onion relish, Ayers Creek Amish Butter polenta lemon- braised savoy cabbage
Grilled Beef Tagliata^US$29.00
Painted Hills flat iron steak grilled to medium-rare, sliced arugula, garlic-rosemary oil
Bistecca alla Costata^US$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^US$36.00
prosecco sauce, Ayers Creek Zolfino beans, roasted broccoli & sunchokes
Wood Oven-Roasted Idaho Trout*US$34.00
salsa verde, braised Umbrian lentils, chanterelle mushrooms bacon- braised kale

Contorni

Sautéed Escarole & SpinachUS$9.00
anchovy, garlic-chili breadcrumbs, lemon
Chickpeas All'uccellettoUS$9.00
tomato, sage, onion, garlic, olive oil
Spaghetti SquashUS$9.00
sage butter, parmigiano
Bacon - Braised Kale, LemonUS$9.00
Honey - Chili Roasted Rainbow CarrotsUS$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, VerdisoUS$13.00
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Paltrinieri 'Sant'agata' NV Emilia - Romagna, SorbaraUS$12.00
Modena Pignoletto, Marchesi di Ravarino 'Ravarein' 2019 Emilia - Romagna, PignolettoUS$13.00
Moscato d'Asti, Saracco 2020 Piemonte, MoscatoUS$11.00

Bianco

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

Rosato

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

Orange

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

Rosso

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

What 5,587 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
4.2Value

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Portland / Oregon
Most Booked
Portland
Great for fine wines
Portland
Great for outdoor dining
Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nostrana offers an extraordinary Italian dining experience in Portland, celebrated for its "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the radicchio Caesar salad and exquisite pasta dishes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for special occasions. While the 22% service charge may surprise some, the overall experience remains "exceptional."

5,587 Reviews

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Wyatt
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The cork bar stools next door are amongst the most uncomfortable seats. Almost immediately my body was hurting. Made the wait extremely hard to not just leave
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Kevin
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced, food was excellent, services just OK, very loud. 22% automatic service charge applied and waitress made a pitch. Most people pay more on the tip that would go directly to her the server. The 22% was being shared.
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Ed
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nostrana is a consistently great restaurant. Food and service are outstanding. Our server Emma was fantastic. Made us feel like we knew her our entire lives. Please ask for Emma when you do.
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Michael
Portland
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal with great service. Pork ribs and Monday meatballs were divine.
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Chris
Vancouver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had to wait for our table. Booked in advance. Nice ambiance. Good service was quite slow. Servers were kind. Hostess not so great.
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Susan
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sat at bar in Enoteca for Happy Hour. More laid back than main dining. Good pizza, salad and $10 “dealer’s choice” red wine made for a less expensive Nostrana experience. Friendly bar tender. Uncomfortable bar stools, draft from front door took the evening down a star for me.
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Theresa
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay, drinks were nice, service was slow. I felt odd to get notice we had the table for 2 hours and be there an hour and a half before the food came. Feels more commercial than I remember and enjoyed before. The 22% service fee is fine but confusing and feels unnecessary. Work your payroll into the cost of the menu items and don’t play a game so the customer has to take the responsibility.
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Tom
Portland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we had was incredible. The service was great, the sommelier was knowledgeable. Everything was perfect.
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ron
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The 22% Service Charge it too much. It should be based upon the actual quality of service.
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maggie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service, as usual! Must try Insalata Nostrana and the trout was out of this world. The dark chocolate gelato was sooo good!
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Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5587 OpenTable diners.

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