Enjoy sophisticated Italian-inspired entrees created with fresh seasonal ingredients in an elegant yet rustic atmosphere at this Portland area restaurant.

(971) 205-1833

4545 SW Watson Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97005 45.486791 -122.806072

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Neighborhood: Central Beaverton

decarlirestaurant.com

@decarlipdx

Hours:

DINNER

Tuesday-Sunday 5-9pm

HAPPY HOUR

4:30-6 & 9-10 Wed & Thurs

4:30-6 & 9-11 Fri & Sat ALL NIGHT

SUNDAY BRUNCH

10-2pm Sunday

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decarli is an Italian-inspired restaurant newly opened by husband and wife team, Paul and Jana DeCarli. With a menu that changes weekly decarli is able to feature fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest, created in an open kitchen that captures your attention when you walk in the door. A simple design plan showcases the natural elements of the 1924 building-exposed brick, original fir floors, and soaring open beam ceilings all accented by drop filament bulbs and candlelit tables. The "must-sees" are an enormous brass chandelier that hangs over the family table and the innovative…

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Enjoy sophisticated Italian-inspired entrees created with fresh seasonal ingredients in an elegant yet rustic atmosphere at this Portland area restaurant.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/31/09

A perfect evening

by JJHollis at Citysearch

We've been to Decarli before and even written a review. But last night was perfection. Every dish was yummy (short ribs, chicken, pork chop, fish), the service personal and never made us feel rushed. The setting is just lovely with the wood and brick and sparkly lights. I love this place and love that it's in Beaverton.

  • Pros: Food, service, atmosphere, location
  • Cons: Small table for all that food and drink
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/17/09

Swanky and elegant restaurant in Beaverton?

by kguthrie at Citysearch

I always drove by this little place on Watson and reminded myself and husband that we should go in sometime. It looked like a neat place and somewhat unique to downtown Beaverton. After all, it's surrounded by suburban sprawl and, well, it's in Beaverton. Nothing cool ever really is in Beaverton. Or so I thought.

Last night, after having a night out in downtown. Dropping by Ron Tom's, Le Pigeon, Doug Fir, Farm and Uptown Billiards, we found nothing that we knew would be worth the $75 we would spend on dinner. Then I thought of the little place near home and we sprinted back to Beaverton, at 10:45.

We walked in and immediately I was blown away by the space, the exposed brick walls and thirty foot high ceilings. You could actually see the line from the entrance (always a good sign because everything that's done in the kitchen can be seen) and the brick oven is out in front. The dining room is a diner's dream. Tons of space between tables, huge windows in the front and again, those ceilings.

We sat up at the bar, not knowing if they were about to close (it was Beaverton after all) and I was greeted by my old co- worker Paul DeCarli. He had been the head chef at Tuscany Grill when I worked there. He is the best chef that I have known in 18 years of the business.

The last time that I had spoken to him a few years ago, he was just opening Balvo on 23rd and looking at opening a restaurant out here. Well, he did it.

My husband had a glass of the chianti (among the 14 other types of wine available by the glass). We ordered the Truffled Almonds, Olives, Meatballs, Pizzata and Mussels.

Paul took me on a tour of the place and told me about all of the remodeling they had done. After working in those hipster places in the Pearl and Northwest, Paul knew what a good eatery should look like. He also knows his food. I knew that our meal was going to be incredible before we even had it.

Everything was beyond our expectations and was everything that we had been looking for all night. It was just 1/3 the price and not downtown. The bartender, Robert, was gracious and attentive. We had actually arrived at closing (which as a former server was sometimes just annoying). I insisted on paying our tab immediately so he could get his closing done and he acted as if he had all of the time in the world for us. We didn't leave until 12:30, way beyond their closing time. Not once did we feel like we were keeping anyone there.

So, in short, if you want an incredible meal like you would find in those hip areas of downtown but you don't want to deal with the attitude or the insane prices, DeCarli's is where you want to go. I know that we'll be going there for brunch on Sunday.

Finally, there's a great pearl in the middle of suburbia.

  • Pros: Owned and operated by the best chef in Portland
  • Cons: No one knows about this secret in Beaverton
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/04/09

yummy

by trendydiner at Citysearch

Had another great meal at Decarli's last night. Went at the spur of the moment, no waiting for a table although it was 8:00 pm and busy. I really like that waiter with the silver hair, he is excellent. Polenta fries of course along with mixed field greens. Hubby had a perfect Ceasar salad with Risotto as an entree. I had the Gnocchi with wild mushrooms, rich, but delicious! We have'nt had a bad meal yet, but would suggest adding olive oil and balsamic vinegar along with the bread instead just butter. Also, adding another meat option. This was the hubby's suggestion. All in all, great meal!

  • Pros: everything
  • Cons: n/a

The Details on decarli

Category:

Italian

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour, Brunch

Cuisine:

Italian

Message from decarli

  • simple, warm, inviting
  • fun cocktails, great wine
  • great for large parties

decarli is an Italian-inspired restaurant newly opened by husband and wife team, Paul and Jana DeCarli. With a menu that changes weekly decarli is able to feature fresh seasonal ingredients from the Northwest, created in an open kitchen that captures your attention when you walk in the door.

A simple design plan showcases the natural elements of the 1924 building-exposed brick, original fir floors, and soaring open beam ceilings all accented by drop filament bulbs and candlelit tables. The "must-sees" are an enormous brass chandelier that hangs over the family table and the innovative countertop at the bar.

decarli is Beaverton's own piece of the Pearl, great for special occasions, yet comfortable enough for casual dining.

Check out our website to find out what new additions we have made to our menu!

Now open for Sunday Brunch and Sunday Dinner!!!

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