Mingo
A casual Italian trattoria gives Beaverton a taste of the dolce vita.
(971) 205-1843
12600 SW Crescent St.
Beaverton,
OR
97005
45.491211
-122.805648
Neighborhood: Central Beaverton
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Getting a little full of themselves,and careless in process
by ACEOR
June 14, 2009
Wants to appear Neighborhood chef-run restaurant, aspires to be priced and delivered like a first class dinner house. Failed at both.
Started with a Mingo Salad. Asked for the Romaine to be chopped. "They won't do that". Have you ever been told that ? Even in Manhattan they will acommodate that request. C'mon folks. And for $9.00. That's not on the neighborhood price scale.
Entre'- a simple pasta which was the first dish I have asked for a do-over on in thirty years. I'll eat darn near anything. Must have had a tablespoon of salt. "Maybe they accidentally salted twice" the server offered. Second effort was fine. Simple pasta was $19.00. Again, not a neighborhood price scale.
Server waa knowledgeable and helpful, but no followup by chef or manager for a pretty obvious mistake.
Sad and disappointing. Many meals at the N.W. namesake, and always well done. This cousin or whatever it is needs to realize that just because Beaverton is so dominated by chains of mediocre food, folks still want, value, seek and will pay for well done efforts. Hope for better!
- Pros: One of few creative meals in Beaverton
- Cons: Priced like the Pearl, but lacking control and care
We Think It's the Best Italian Food in Beaverton
by ChampagneMB
February 25, 2009
We love Mingo in Beaverton for lots of reasons (comfortable, warm space ... great patio in the summer ... really nice staff ... always good food). In my opinion, they make the best pizza in town. My favorite Mingo pizza is made with heirloom tomatoes, a small amount of cheese and crispy prosciutto. The crust is thin and crisp ... always cooked to perfection. They only make this pizza when heirloom tomatoes are in season so we go to Mingo as often as possible during that time of year. They do make excellent "other" kinds of pizzas all year long! My husband's two favorite dishes at Mingo are their fresh halibut (when in season) and their sugo pasta.
The Best Train Stop in Oregon
by papadezoe
February 21, 2009
Mingo is at it's best when it keeps true to it vision of simple Italian food -- house infused olive oil with a perfect chunk of bread, a trio of rice croquettes with just a touch of red sauce and a sprig of Italian parsley, a glass of wine and a little plate with 2 slices of perfect cheese and a sliced apple, tomato soup, a sublime cream of garlic soup, a perfect burger with a cold Italian lager, grilled polenta drizzled with olive oil, and on and on with any number of plated marvels. The lovely bartender, Monica, is kind, attentive, knowledgeable and makes beautiful cocktails, whether she is mixing the perfect Manhattan or one of her own design with fresh juices, or making a very knowing wine suggestion, it is not just a drink but an extraordinarily civilized end to the day. All these little wonders make this the greatest train stop in Oregon. I do not just enjoy Mingo, Mingo sustains my faith in the human experience.
Love the happy hour
by 11susie
February 20, 2009
This is one of the best happy hours in the area. Monica is the bartender and always suggests the best wines to sample. She's attentive, without being intrusive. In fact, all of the wait staff is exceptional. The food is delicious and always fresh. The dishes are very creative and they use local ingredients whenever possible. This is one of my favorite places to meet friends after work or impress a first date.
- Pros: Happy hour wines
- Cons: Small bar area, but that's part of the fun.
Yummy Italian Food, Accommodating Staff
by 1savoy
February 19, 2009
This is a gem of a spot...small, stylish interior, looking out onto the fountain area at the Round in Beaverton. It's right on the Max line with a parking garage just across the way for nights there's overflow in the parking lot. In summer, they open the "garage" style doors onto the plaza, adding to the ambiance. We've eaten lunch and dinner several times here over the last five years (although I believe lunch has been deleted recently due to everyone's belt tightening). Food shouldn't have to be complicated to make for a successful dining experience and here, it comes from a kitchen where people seem to really love to cook for others. I grew up in the restaurant business and know how difficult it is to get it right...nothing like trying to make droves of hungry people happy, night after night. You do it because you love it, and it shows with the partners and wait staff. And I hate to mention it because they're hard enough to get into as it is but they host very convivial winemaker dinners where you get to meet the Italian maker of the wines served during the evening meal. It's a closed door affair - reservations required - and is just a small group of about 25 people making new friends, enjoying a nice meal and getting to know Italian wines. Inquire about it next time you go.
- Pros: Nice size servings, yummy food (not too heavy pastas), authentic contemporary Italian
- Cons: A little noisy in the winter evenings, when the place is jumpin'.
21st little secret got out
by eezydiner
February 15, 2009
Love this place, amazing food featuring northwest seasonal ingredients. I found my favorate bottle of barossa wine here, and a great place for a date. Just make sure you get a reservation on the weekends and if you dont just have a drink at the bar next door...again love it!!!!!!!!!
- Pros: friendly wine selection
- Cons: not big enough, even though bar mingo is next door
okay italian by Christine M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 14, 2009
This is okay Italian. I haven't had anything on the menu yet that wowed me. The prices seem a little bit high. This restaurant only has evening hours. The place is clean and service is very good.
Glorious Food
by NotJeff
January 12, 2009
I have lived in San Francisco, New York and Paris and Mingo's in Beaverton is one of my favorite places to dine. The food is always hot and expertly prepared. The staff is pleasant and friendly and will gladly prepare dishes the way you may prefer them. Try the Sugo which takes 12 hours to prepare or, if luck is on your side, the seafood pasta in lemon horseradish sauce it epic. The wine list can be expensive, but if you ask for help a less expensive alternative is always recommended and never never sneered at. It is just one of the happiest experiences on earth. Now go!
- Pros: Epic food, the staff that always remembers you, windows open to the outdoors in spring and summer
- Cons: Parking can be difficult on Friday and Saturday nights
Trust me it's good
by youdontknowfood
January 06, 2009
If you don't like this place, you probably belong at the olive garden. I understand that the portions are small, but you should probably grow up and understand that to eat quality food, you will end up spending more money than usual. For two people we spent about 79 bucks, for appetizers, salads, entrees and cheese course. I expect to pay that much for quality a dinner of this caliber. I know it is kind of hard to park there, but think about this, it is ON the max line, do I even need to explain anymore? The food is fresh, the proteins are from LOCAL farms, which surpass most other meats. If you think that $79 is spending too much money on a dinner, you probably don't understand the work or cost that goes into making a new special everyday, and getting the quality of ingredients that they obtain. This might be the one of the only worthwhile places in Beaverton.
- Pros: Excellent true Italian, Good pizza, good pasta
- Cons: parking
Mingo is great
by michelinman
December 28, 2008
I have always enjoyed cafe mingo. The food is wonderful and the small and intimate atmosphere is charming. The owner and host can sometimes be quite snobby, but overall, the experience is very nice. I also love the addition of Bar Mingo next door. It is a great place to grab a drink and relax with wonderful small plate food. Overall I would have to say that dining at Mingo is very nice and Bar Mingo is great too, and serves its purpose quite well. Cafe Mingo could definitely work on its pasta, there is better pasta in Portland, and for an Italian cafe, that would seem key, but the overall menu and items are great. I say go and enjoy.
- Pros: Intimate, Charmin
- Cons: A touch snobby and rude
