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Giorgio's

1131 NW Hoyt St
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 221-1888
Price:
$$$$
Hours:
Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm

Message from Giorgio's

Giorgio's

Northern Italian Cuisine

  • Modern Italian Cooking
  • Fresh Local Ingredients
  • Special Occasions & Weddings

A warm, elegant space inspired by European cafes, Giorgio's restaurant offers sophisticated Northern Italian cuisine with French and Northwest Influences. The menu changes daily, which reflects the restaurants emphasis on using on the freshest ingredients and readily available organic foods.

Together with Executive (and Portland, OR native) Chef Peter Schuh; Giorgio Kawas culminates many years of training and preparation they received separately across the globe in locales including: Napa Valley, NYC, and Paris. Giorgio's menu incorporates traditional features house-made pastas, fresh fish, local seasonal/organic ingredients, an excellent wine list, and dessert. The result is a restaurant that is a unique, unassuming combination of comfort and sophistication reflected in all aspects of the dining experience.

Due to the use of fresh seasonal ingredients, our menu changes daily.

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Editorial Review for Giorgio's – by Rachel Bellacera

In Short
Small tables, rich wood floors, golden brocade and leather banquettes are mixed with vintage posters, striking a balance between a classy, timeless ambience and contemporary style. The simple, elegant ambience draws a serious crowd of epicureans and upscale couples. Entrees include lamb with arugula, roasted cardoncello mushrooms and young fennel, seared to highlight the freshness of the meat. Closers include the ever-changing menu of homemade sorbets in refreshing flavors like cantaloupe.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

If you can't get a table, ask to dine at the copper-topped bar, which also offers the full menu.

Know Before You Go

Most bottles of wine will set you back at least $40. If you bring a bottle, be prepared to pay a $20 corkage fee.

Parking

A paid parking lot is available across the street.

User Reviews for Giorgio's

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/02/2008 Posted by gforcepdx

We had our first Giorgio's experience a couple months ago and it was incredible. I would highly recommend this both for the quality, delicious Italian food and the service and ambiance. The staff is friendly and very attentive without being overbearing or hovering: a tough balance to pull off as attentive as they were. The setting is beautiful and much care has gone into making it elegant while approachable and very comfortable. The food was prepared perfectly from the appetizers to the salads and entrees to desserts. We would go again anytime and highly recommend it.

Pros: service, ambience, food

Cons: Pearl parking depending when you go

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/11/2008 Posted by elizabethpdx

I just had such a lovely experience at Giorgio's for lunch that I had to sign up for CitySearch to write a review! I was a tad leery to go, since I had seen some reviews that weren't positive at all...but decided to go anyways based on a friend's recommendation. And I'm glad I did! I loved the daily menu based on season and local organic foods. I decided on skate wing over risotto and peas...something I have never ordered before, but took the waiters advice based on his thorough knowledge of food preparation and willingness to discuss our food options based my specific likes. The food was AMAZING - it was an explosion of tastes that left me wanting more, despite my full belly. Go to Giorgio's if you're looking for an upscale dining experience, with a unique menu, delicious food and very knowledgeable and friendly service!!!!

Pros: FOOD!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Refined Italian dining and a romantic bistro setting attracts Pearl District diners.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

If you can't get a table, ask to dine at the copper-topped bar, which also offers the full menu.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Pay lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Sat 5pm-11pm

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Local Favorites
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic Dining
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • People Watching

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