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Nostrana

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.

We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day.

We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.

A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

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Executive chef: Bryan Donaldson; Chef/Owner Cathy Whims

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2005, multi-James Beard Award-nominated chef Cathy Whims’s flagship restaurant still turns out some of the city’s best Italian food. Feast on wood-fired thin-crust pizzas and a 2.5-pound Florentine-style bone-in ribeye, plus seasonal pastas and mains in a lodge-like space with soaring vaulted ceilings and festive hanging lanterns. Toast the meal with a celebratory cocktail—Thrillist dubbed Nostrana “Portland’s capital of the negroni.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Website
    http://nostrana.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    At Enoteca Nostrana, our wine bar and events space, we offer two private dining rooms for 30 person seated events with a full bar. The main dining room at Nostrana is available for buyouts accommodating up to 80 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Natalia Toral: (503) 563-2427
  • Location
    1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Cross street
    SE 14th Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Public transit
    Tri-met bus line 15 stops at our front door.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us opposite our cellar at Enoteca Nostrana for semi-private dinners perfect for your larger size party. Your menu comprises four courses, representing the best of classic and seasonal Nostrana offerings, including family-style pizza and salad courses, followed by individual main and dessert courses. Preview the menu: https://nostrana.com/bigdinner A 22% Service Charge is added to all checks at Nostrana, providing a robust wage for all team members.
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Offers

  • Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoteca Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us at Enoteca bartop for Happy Hour, 5 – 6 pm. Selected wines are dealer’s choice, ever-rotating fresh flavors, featured alongside some all-time Nostrana favorites at a roaring discount. To participate, be sure to make your reservation for the Bar at Enoteca.

    Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoteca Bar Photo

  • Nostrana Night Owl Happy Hour 🦉

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    The iconic Nostrana Happy Hour is BACK just in time for summer. We’re thrilled to invite you to dine with us and are excited to offer deals on some Nostrana classics. Sip a great glass of vino and while you share a margherita pizza with your friends. Take a dive into a bowl of saucy capellini noodles smothered in Marcella’s tomato butter #3. Kick back on our covered and heated patio while you enjoy a crisp insalata Nostrana and a Negroni Sbagliato. Come for the deals, stay for the vibes. Check out the menu: nostrana.com/happy

    Nostrana Night Owl Happy Hour 🦉 Photo

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What 5,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostrana offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "phenomenal" food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing Italian cuisine," attentive service, and outstanding wine list. The authentic flavors and "perfectly cooked" dishes make it a memorable spot for any occasion. Highly recommended for a "wonderful dining experience."

5,716 Reviews

  1. John

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner for two to celebrate a foodie girl's 83rd birthday in style with lovingly prepared food from a thoughtfully created menu.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always very good. One f our few go-to places for Portland visitors!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent as always. Service was not. Server was not attentive, 90% of requests for more drinks, selection of food was instigated by me. He came over to the IPad frequently, stared at it all the time and then walked away without any comment or even eye contact

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great. Had to ask for water refills all the time, wrong drinks came to the table twice, server brought food to the wrong table.

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Portland

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nostrana remains a favorite eatery for us - outstanding wine (flight of Tuscan reds) & food....huzza!!

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  6. David

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us went on a Thursday night when they had their gnocchi specials, and had a margherita pizza and two kinds of gnocchi along with the radicchio salad and vanilla gelato with chocolate sauce. Everything was delicious. We had left over gnocchi. There service was attentive but not rushed, the interior is unique and interesting, and it was not loud while we were there 5:00 to 6:45

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  7. Mitch

    VIP

    Portland

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m sure I’m being redundant from every other review I’ve done on Nostrana’s since they opened almost 20 years ago • we love to try new places but we try to get to Nostrana 3 or 4 times a year because we know the food,cocktails and wine will be excellent •• we don’t even take our own wine unless it’s a really special occasion because they always have an excellent choice of reasonably priced Italian offerings •• tonight we had a 2011 Tuarasi that was delicious• the dinner and dessert were as well-I don’t rate restaurants because there are so many variables but Nostrana would be in my top five by any metric

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  8. Alexandra

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as always. We felt really rushed by the servers, as if we were in their way, so took most of our bottle of wine home to finish it. Next time we wouldn't choose Nostrana on a night we'd like to linger, but would be fine for a single glass of wine and quick pizza.

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  9. Abhinav

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service as always. Having been coming here for more than 15 years now, spectacular dishes every time.

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  10. Hannah

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love going to Enoteca. It's an intimate space, the by-the-glass wine selections are always interesting and delicious and the pizza is one of my favorites in the city! I always try the Jazz Pie, because it constantly changes and is delicious. (And a great value at $12.)

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FAQs

Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5716 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nostrana

1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SE 14th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a free private lot and ample free street parking.
  • Public transit
    Tri-met bus line 15 stops at our front door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://nostrana.com/
  • Phone number
    (503) 234-2427
  • Private party facilities
    At Enoteca Nostrana, our wine bar and events space, we offer two private dining rooms for 30 person seated events with a full bar. The main dining room at Nostrana is available for buyouts accommodating up to 80 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Natalia Toral: (503) 563-2427

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