Nostrana
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 234-2427
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm , Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Nostrana – by Annamaria Pardini
In Short
The large outdoor firewood rack in the entrance is well-stocked to stoke the glowing fires of the pizza oven and rotisserie, both visible through the open kitchen. Hickory paneled pillars doubling as coat racks and a vaulted fir ceiling add to the alpine lodge esthetic. Well-heeled families and smartly dressed foursomes feast on specialties like prosciutto with grilled Bosc pears, chewy-crusted pizzas and rotisserie pork ribs. Even the pear-apple crisp is fresh from the oven.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA long bar separates kitchen and dining room, then curves around the front of a library-wall of liquor destined for Italian themed cocktails, like the Negroni, of Bombay, sweet vermouth and Campari.
Where to SitFloor-to-ceiling windows slide open, connecting warm-weather outdoor seating and the dining room, so everyone can enjoy the sun.
Look GoodNostrana is the creation of four renowned Portland restaurateurs, Deb and Marc Accuardi of Gino's, David West of Produce Row Cafe and Cathy Whims of Genoa.
User Reviews for Nostrana
04/23/2008 Posted by queenofthewest
Friendly service. Unclear menu - it is hard to determine where the appetizers are, what is considered an entree - fancy names with no descriptions. I am an experienced restaurant-goer and the menu seemed pretentious to me. The salad mista - their house salad - was served with a bottle of olive oil and a bottle of vinegar, and bowls of salt and pepper. I would prefer a light, chef crafted vinaigrette to the self-serve concept. It's hard to get a completely balanced mouthful of salad. My ravioli left me starving. The large bowl contained a dozen grape sized raviolis in a small amount of sauce. The flavor was fine, but for $14.00 I certainly expected more. Disappointing experience - we left hungry and after spending over $75.00
03/21/2008 Posted by lili39
I usually think the food is quite good at Nostrana. Tonight I was disappointed. Under "Fish Fridays" they had "Pan-fried Razor Clams". Note the plural on the clams. The dish was advertised as clamS with an orange/fennel salad for $15. I am perfectly happy with a small dish and with a dish that does not include potatoes or rice as a cheap filler. However, I was shocked when my plate arrived with a small clump of orange salad and one fried clam. For $15. It was tasty, but I couldn't get over the distinct feeling of being mislead and ripped off. Very disappointing. Too many choices in Portland to suffer such! Nostrana - please get a clue!
Pros: Food is good
Cons: Overpriced, and even if it's "italian" they need to have wine by the glass from the PNW
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