Castagna Restaurant
(503) 231-7373
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland,
OR
97214
45.5121
-122.6481
Neighborhoods: Hosford - Abernethy, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
Last updated 4.01.09
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In Short
Modern decor sets the stage for understated elegance. Textured tan curtains hang across the windowed façade. High ceilings soar over the off-white walls featuring bold-colored artwork. While leather chairs comfortably seat couples and families at white-clothed tables. Using local ingredients, Castagna features French cuisine such as agnolotti with duck confit and porcini mushrooms and seared scallops with smoky oyster mushrooms. Other dishes include roasted lamb in a tarragon-white wine sauce and sautéed salmon with coriander buerre blanc.
User Reviews
buben
January 11, 2009
We wanted to try Castagna Cafe and had fun watching the cooks do their dance in such a small area. The Sicilian appetizers were fried to perfection. Loved the grilled beets as a side and can't wait to return to find out what the spinach is like. Loved the flavors of the black cod over beans and my partner enjoyed the lamb turine that had a surprise of garlic sausage. The almond cake was much like the traditional olive oil cake I make-and it was a perfect light sweet to end the meal. Being a busy Sat the waitress wasn't around too much, but the hostess kept checking in on us. We will return!
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mebiscuit
March 06, 2008
My husband and I went for my birthday and it was a nearly perfect experience for us. We usually go to the Cafe, but wanted a more soothing and intimate atmosphere. The agnolotti, little ravioli, were delicate gems of deliciousness. Our entrees were amazing as well and we finished with a cheese plate for dessert. The servers know what they are doing and were unobtrusive and helpful. I'm not waiting until my next birthday to return.
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fattahdmd
December 09, 2007
This is my first unfavorable review of any restuarant. Reservations at 8:15. Seated at 8:43. Long wait on a hard wood plank. My back still hurts. Appetizers were mussels in cider and squash soup. The soup was acceptable, but not noteable, the mussels were cooked well but, smelt very strongly - aged sea food. Dinner of steak and chicken thigh; the steak was cook as asked, texture and flavor were good, the side of string fries were covered with salted - and I love salt, still too much. My wife's chicken was too salty even for me - almost impossible and unforgiveable. The service throughout was scarse and marginal. The desert of creme brulee was beyond burnt and the armangac was awful. They told us they were out of oysters, but an hour later a party came in and was served oysters. I inquired and was told they had called and requested the last oysters? Phone ahead for your dinner. I hope this review helps the restuarant improve their food and services for your meal. Good Luck.
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Parking:
The restaurant has spaces marked for its customers in the Hinnson Baptist Memorial Church parking lot on the corner of 17th and Morrison.
Save Money:
Right next door is Cafe Castagna, featuring a lower-priced, but just as tasty, menu. It's open nightly for dinner.
The Extras:
Periodically, Castagna sponsors special wine dinners. To learn about events, sign up for the mailing list, or just call.
Smoking Permitted:
No
