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Nostrana
Authentic Italian cuisine and fine wines in a warm, inviting Portland neighborhood setting.
4.6(5 reviews)
italian
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Authentic Italian cuisine and fine wines in a warm, inviting Portland neighborhood setting.
Nostrana is an award-winning Italian restaurant and wine bar in Portland, OR, celebrated for its elegant, thoughtful dining experience. We specialize in handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal dishes crafted from ingredients sourced from our own farm. With a welcoming atmosphere featuring warm wood tones and sculptural lighting, our team provides friendly, knowledgeable service. Perfect for special occasions or a casual night out, we offer an extensive wine list and creative cocktails in a beautifully designed space.
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Enjoy authentic Italian dishes like handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal specialties in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Explore an extensive selection of fine wines, including curated pairings with our menu, in a cozy bar setting.
Savor expertly crafted cocktails, such as Negronis, and a variety of beverages to complement your meal.
Host celebrations like anniversaries with attentive service, customizable reservations, and special touches.
Experience fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from our own farm, ensuring delicious and sustainable dishes.
Nostrana has been on my list for a while. What a lovely experience. It's that elegant, thoughtful neighborhood place—a quiet achiever with plenty of awards. From the bread and olive oil to the wine pairings and pasta, everything was delightful. The Strozzapreti beef and pork ragù was a perfect balance of meat, sauce, and pasta—all coming together with beautiful texture and flavor. Great pairing with the Chianti Classico Castell'In Villa, 2019. Dessert (often something we skip) was a treat: My husband went with the Riesling 'Noble Rot,' Martin Woods, 2021—amazing. Service was welcoming and friendly. Thank you, Jesse, for taking care of us. Great atmosphere with elevated interior design. Warm wood tones. Sculptural overhead lighting. Special attention to detail creates a warm and inviting dining experience. Can't wait to visit Nostrana again.
Great place, comfort food freshly made with top ingredients and a good assortment of dishes to choose from with an Italien inspiration. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere is great, with an open Kitchen, plenty of seating and the decor gives of a warm, comfortable vibe.
My partner and I went here last week for our 7 year anniversary and it was perfect. Reservations were easy and simple to make. I was able to leave a note asking for a table off to the side which we got. The server was perfect in their presence, they weren't too overbearing or too absent. We didn't get dessert because we were going elsewhere, but they brought us some complimentary shortbread cookies and a celebratory chicken candle 😭 Overall it was the perfect experience and we will definitely be back!!!
First off this restaurant has the kindest and most polite staff I've encountered in Portland. Everyone also is working as a team and you can tell everyone looks like they are enjoying their job. The restaurant is nicely decorated I love the vintage Italian decor. The food was amazing. I'm excited to go back try desert and more cocktails. The pizza I had was incredible and delicious. I'm still thinking about it and am excited to eat my leftovers today.
This restaurant was recommended to me by a good friend, so I made reservations in the bar, thinking there would be high-top tables in addition to the bar seating. The drive was quite a trek, about 40 minutes from our home, across the river. We were seated right away upon arrival, but unfortunately, the host placed us at a corner spot at the bar, where I had a view of the bar's side. It felt a bit cramped and honestly gave off a "timeout corner" vibe. It was disappointing to be tucked away like that for a first visit, especially with other open seats available. Thankfully, my husband was kind enough to switch spots with me. On a positive note, the bartender was attentive and friendly. The food was truly fantastic. My Negroni was spot-on, and the clams were hands down the best I’ve had at a restaurant. One thing that caught me off guard was the 22% automatic gratuity, especially with an additional tip line still presented. Also, while my seating experience wasn't ideal, the overall ambiance on the bar side was aesthetically pleasing. I appreciated learning that they source produce from their own farm and that employees have the option to help tend it such a great concept. Overall, I would definitely go back, but next time I’ll opt for a table in the dining room for a more comfortable experience.
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