Papa Haydn
(503) 228-7317
701 NW 23rd Ave
Portland,
OR
97210
45.5278
-122.6986
Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
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In Short
Portlanders drive across town for a slice of triple-chocolate cake or velvety banana-cream pie in this classic eatery with the recognizable striped awning. Special menu items range from ravioli with black pepper pasta to filet mignon with Italian spices to chicken breast marinated in apple brandy and mustard. The seafood, fresh pastas and grilled steaks and chops are reason enough to go, but the luscious cakes, tortes and tarts will steal any heart.
User Reviews
gretchenschwinn
May 15, 2009
This place use to be one of my favorites. However, it has drastically gone downhill. The selection of entrees was pitiful. My mother choose an $18 pasta dish that was terrible. It was dry with no flavor. We mentioned it to the server and she said "oh, well I hope your desert is better." That's not really the service I'd expect from Papa Haydn or any place that cost that much. I won't be going back anytime soon.
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brushfire0
May 11, 2009
I've only ever eaten desert at Papa Haydens, but I've been doing it pretty steadily for several years now, and the only real complaint I have is that it is ALWAYS crowded. A sign of a good restaurant and the crowds have certainly never stopped me. I'm on a mission to try every desert I can, and have only ever been disappointed once when I ordered the Sorbet Bomb. It's not on the menu anymore, so maybe others were disappointed as well. I recommend the Autumn Meringue, and the Passion. I'm also a big fan of the cobbler and the panna cotta.
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chrysos
October 16, 2008
Papa Haydn's has been one of my favorite restaurants in Portland for many years but I have to say I was there last week and things have changed ... When do you ever hear that a restaurant that has been around for over 20 years, has not been content to rest on it's laurels but has actually shaken things up and improved on a good thing? Some of the mainstay desserts recipes have been revamped. The venerable Marjolane, my favorite dessert in the world has a crispier merinigue and a more intense flavor in the filling. The Boccone Dolce alas has not been changed, it remains the sweet wonderful bite of crunchy meringue and airy cream and fruit that it always has been. The entree's at Papa Haydn's have always been secondary to me, it was the desserts that I kept coming back for, but no more. Last week I had one of the better meals that I have ever had in Portland. A lovely grilled Sea Bass with a Celery root puree, topped with crispy leeks. Its great to see such a Portland tradition only getting better with age
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The Extras:
If the Northwest location is too high-profile for you, try the cozy and quaint Papa Haydn East, located in Sellwood.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Catering, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
General Merchandise Store Products:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
