Caro Amico Italian Cafe

4.5

498 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is located in a venerable mid-century building on Barbur Boulevard, just 20 blocks south of downtown Portland.

We are open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Thursday, plus Sunday, 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Full of history, memories, & Frank Sinatra songs from the 60's, Caro Amico qualifies for 'traditional' in the City's treasured old family restaurants. Situated just below 'Pill Hill,' Caro offers a view of Portland's burgeoning high rise waterfront and, of course, the 21st Century Aerial Tram as it makes its way from the waterfront below to the University Hospitals and Offices above.

Our Deck is open during the spring and summer months for Outdoor Dining . Enjoy Happy Hour in our Cozy Bar, 4:00-6:00PM (Happy Hour not offered Valentines Day, Mother's Day, and New Years Eve).

Additional information

Location
3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239
Phone number
(503) 223-6895
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabriel Tapia

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What 498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Kid-friendly
Portland
Kid-friendly
Portland
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caro Amico Italian Cafe delights with its "amazing Italian food" and "friendly, attentive service." Patrons appreciate the "charming ambience" and nostalgic feel, especially after its recent reopening. The pizza stands out as "the best in Portland," complemented by a "great wine selection." A timeless neighborhood gem, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

498 Reviews

B
Brad
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Limited parking and menu doesn’t have any options for side salads, soup, or items to complement a meal. So basically if your dining by yourself, be prepared to order two entrees or leave hungry.
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Susan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleasantly surprised by how quaint it was. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.
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Don
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Haven’t been here for many many years and it did not disappoint. The shrimp appetizer was amazing, especially with the garlic bread to dip in the sauce. We remembered the pizza from years ago and it was still the best ever. We’ll be back!
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Dakota
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was excellent. Food was great! I would recommend if you have not been here before. Thank you!
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Gillian
Portland1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing. This restaurant has the best chicken parm I’ve ever had. The red sauce is always super delightful. The pizza is pretty good fresh ingredients and well made. The pasta is super good!
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Thomas
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Valentines dinner. Couldn’t have been better.
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Jon
Portland4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Veal Parm was xlnt chix picata maybe slightly over cooked Chianti. Superb Lava cake superb Bruschetta xlnt Service a tad slow but realize a busy night…
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Brad
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service during our visit. Dinner reservation, great menu selection, quick service, and good value.
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James
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great date night at Caro Amico as the food was delicious and the service was very pleasant.
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Max
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place! Really good food as well. The service was great as well.
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FAQs

Caro Amico Italian Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Caro Amico Italian Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 498 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

Phone number
(503) 223-6895
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabriel Tapia

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Caro Amico Italian Cafe

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What 498 people are saying

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