Genoa
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 238-1464
Fax: (503) 238-9786
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Description for Genoa
Old standby draws tourists and special-occasion diners with multi-course Italian-inspired meals.
User Reviews for Genoa
04/02/2008 Posted by realfoodsnob
This place needs remodel so bad! It smells like mold in there, even their glasses, which greatly affects the wine, and if you want to eat there, you'll need to bring a magnifying glass with you...seriously. At the other hand, I've never dined at a place for Elf's, so it was quite an experience! Also, it's way too dark inside. I don't understand all the fuss about this restaurand at all! Maybe 20 years ago?
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02/28/2008 Posted by scrapperchick
I have been to many fany fixed menu restaurants and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Genoa. I honestly wasn't expecting the many delights that we received. The service was exceptional, the waiter was friendly and intelligent. I have come to expect lack luster service here in Portland and I was very pleased to have such exceptional service as we had. The food was absolutely outstanding. The only down point was under seasoned venison, the worst part of that was that the venison was cooked perfectly, it was just very mundane. The soup course was a sweet potato puree that was rich and varied in flavor. The pasta course, an orchiette, was made more complex and interesting by the addition of currants. The truly outstanding taste of the evening came unexpectedly in a raspberry sorbet. The sorbet was not just raspberry, it was full bodied and absolutely sizzled on my tongue. I would highly recommend Genoa to anyone seeking an outstanding dining experience. We will definitely be going back again and again.
Pros: Oustanding food and service
Cons: The decor could use a little updating
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