Bellino Trattoria Siciliana - Permanently Closed

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent Italian food. We had the seafood pasta, fruta di mare, which was very tasty. The sauce was so similar to what we ate in Italia, very rich and flavorful. We also wanted the lasagna but it was sold out. But, the waitress suggested that the chef might be able to make the same dish with a different pasta which wouldn't be lasagna, but similar. She asked the chef and he agreed - our dish was made with rigatoni instead, and was molto deliciouso! The chianti was also excellent and reasonably priced. Bravisimo!

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   Maryka

   Portland

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2017

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   This new Sicilian restaurant deserves to be discovered! All four diners in our party raved about their meals, and the eggplant appetizer was fabulous. Service was friendly but not intrusive. The chef (yes, he's Sicilian) came around to say hello. Nice atmosphere--not noisy, but very welcoming.

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3. KW

   KauhaleWahine

   Portland

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2017

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   We just paid our second visit. The food is excellent and we love the ambience here. Both times we've visited, (one busy the most recent not busy) service has been lacking at times. We asked for more water and then after awhile, noticed that our server was polishing stools at the bar. So we re-requested our water. I'm mentioning these things not out of malice but so that management will be able to learn this. Overall, we love this place and will be back!!!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2017

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We made a booking for this place while here in Portland but when we showed up, there was a handwritten sign in the window - closed for family emergency. He suppose it happens.

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   MichelleL

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2017

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   Very cute little place. Two girlfriends and I went for dinner while visiting Portland. The atmosphere is great. The food was wonderful. The service was a bit slow and the server wasn't overly friendly. A bit short with us. She did make a good recommendation though on the food and we were all happy with it. I would go there again.

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   NancyJ

   Portland

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2017

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Service very good...just the perfect amount of attention. Ambiance very much like many small restaurants in Italy. Wine selection was good and reasonably priced. Menu what I expected and food was tasty.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 29, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing - my new favorite spot in the pearl! Loved the food and the ambiance.

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   WilliamA

   Portland

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on April 28, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   The food and service were great. Don't be put off by the decor. For people with dairy issues, many menu options are naturally dairy free.

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   Tastyfood24

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 22, 2017

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were able to make a reservation for eight on a Saturday night only a few hours before we ate! Food was delicious, staff was knowledgeable and friendly and helped with wine recommendation. Ambiance was perfect, we will definitely recommend this restaurant to family and friends.

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    NandJ

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    When the wait staff realized we weren't going to buy drinks magically we got "Costco" bread and the olive oil seemed to taste different... oh and both meals were bland. Looks like a good joint but pass on this one, you'll have a bad time if you go.

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    DonCoreLeon

    Cologne Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent.

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12. VA

    VanAlba

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Authentic and delicious!

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    SEBASTIAN

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Found this over the web looking for Italian food. Good review so had to experience it ourselves. Party of 6 and for my daughter birthday that we were visiting at her college break. Service was great starting with the hostess, then the waiter, and lastly the owner and his wife coming over to chat. The food was really really good. We had appetizers, salads, entrees, and deserts. BELISIMO. We will be back!!! We got lucky to have found this place....

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2017

    overall4food5service1ambience4

    The food was very good and the ambiance was very warm and comfy. The service was awful. Our waitress acted noticeably different to our party compared to the other tables she was serving. She paid little attention to us and was very cold. Great food but felt very unwelcome.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We happened to be the only one's in that evening. It was a Wednesday and pouring out. The food was awesome. Had the meatball appetizer they were amazing. I wished the bread was warm though and served with butter instead of oil.

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    Citygirl

    Portland

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Take it from a Sicilian, food is very good. Excellent service, moderate prices for location

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    Rebecca

    Portland

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Belino Trattoria did not disappoint. I took my family from the coast there for my sister's birthday. The food is delicious, fresh, and prepared perfectly. We had the calamari appetizer special, octopus salad, and caprese to start; very fresh and seasoned perfectly. We had gnocchi, lamb, chicken special and fettuccine w/ seafood. The chicken was pretty good but everything else was superb. The ambiance was great, the staff were wonderful. Our server was attentive and the wine menu was great. A great night out in the Pearl.

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    Jacob

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience2

    Everything very good except for the annoying African background music.

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    SisterMaryMargo

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2017

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    I went back a second time because of delicious eggplant Parmesan dinner. This time I tried an Italian classic: braciola. It was stringy, and didn't seem like it had been cooked in the sauce. The accompanying veg was overlooked and over salted. The sauce didn't have depth. I was disappointed. Next time I will get pasta or eggplant.

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    11goose19

    Portland

    206 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    206 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Modestly appointed yet cozy restaurant with friendly service. Meals are well balanced between different courses. Seafood stew, grilled swordfish were all good. Grilled calamari for appetizer also very good. Desserts were well done.

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    GEORGE

    Seattle

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Nice change of pace, relaxed atmosphere. Potato soup with parsnip and shallot was yummy. Linguini with mini meatballs, nice comfort food. Good selection of Italian wines.

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    JamesH

    Portland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of our favorite restaurants!! The food is always great!!!

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    jamesl

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I felt that the place was run by italians trying to offer us something real. The food was well thought out and very tasty. The wine list was vaguely mysterious unless you really know your grapes (e.g. nero d'avola) but they were keen for us to try tastes to win us over to sicily. We felt super welcomed by the staff and owner.

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    Businesslunch

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary and it was great.

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    Steve

    Portland

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A quiet place with consistent good quality and variety.

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    oldguy

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We love Bellino. The food is excellent, the service attentive and the atmosphere friendly. We particularly enjoy the pastas, the lamb and the seafood. Enjoy!

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    Mimi

    Portland

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    I wish I could support this restaurant with my patronage because it is close to my residence, but after several visits I'm done. Worst pasta ever. Try way harder, people.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely meal and lovely atmosphere. You can tell a lot of care goes into this restaurant. The food was delicious and authentically Sicilian. Highly recommended for a nice dinner in Portland!

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    Larry

    Portland

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Nice people, good food, and something different than mainstream Italian.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We had high hopes for this restaurant but we're disappointed. The food was below par for Portland, especially considering the neighborhood and prices. The wine was great, though. Happy Hour might be worth it.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    The service was slow and the seafood was horrible. There was a strong odor coming from the mussels and octopus. Not your usual seafood scent,it was definitely not fresh.

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    MattConsola

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is always fantastic. But for those that do not know the big differences between Sicilian food and Italian food (especially Italian-American Food) should check out Bellino for their traditional Sicilian meals with a few Tuscan flares thrown in, thanks to their Tuscan born head chef. Because Sicily is an island, fresh, well prepared seafood is always a great option. And don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try things like octopus and black squid risotto, even just as an appetizer. You'll find you'll love things you never thought you'd like. Being mostly Sicilian and a small bit Northern Italian, I rarely go out for Italian myself. But when I want to take friends to someplace special and give them a true taste of Sicily, this is where I always take them. I even took my Sicilian parents the last time they visited and mom gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up. Francesco and his staff could not be nicer. I cannot recommend Billino more.

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    David

    Portland

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    The food at Bellino's is always high quality, unfortunately though, this time the service was very slow.

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    Robert

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2017

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Daughter's birthday

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    LLB53

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    We lived in Italy for several years so are pretty tough on Italian restaurants. Bellini was good, not great. We had an arancino, which was fine but very costly. For the $$ there should have been two. The meatball antipasto was fine, although skimpy on the sauce and again, rather expensive. My Parmigiana di Melanzane was very good, comparable to my favorite trattoria in Roma, and my son liked his gnocchi. My husband had the lamb, which was supposed to be Agnello Arrosto. He was presented with tow rather large grilled chops, not the roasted fall-apart lamb he expected. He called it mutton-like and there was a lot of fat. The kale and potatoes that accompanied it were good. We found a nice, if expensive, wine menu and chose a nice Primativo. All-in-all it was good, but for the money I am not sure we'll be back. 2 Antipasti, the 3 entrees mentioned above, and wine came to $108.00 plus tip. (I miss the no-tipping style of Europe!)

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    Mitchells

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was excellent. It was a very enjoyable visit.

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    BarbaraM

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2016

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    We were a group of three and split dishes so we could try a good variety of options. We enjoyed it all! A full four course meal will run about $75.00 per person, but definitely worth it for a special treat. A good selection of wines are available by the glass.

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    SalSal

    Portland

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We took friends for our annual holiday celebration and as usual we had a wonderful dinner. We have been to Bellino's several times and we have had a great dinner each. Francesco and susan are very welcoming to their guests. We will definitely be back.

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    Virn

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Overall, the food was excellent... Spicy, good meatball appetizer, unusual salad w greens, apples, warm goat cheese and a subtle honey dressing, great olive oil for the bread. Ravioli of the day was delicious. Only negative was lamb chops that were small portion and not particularly tasty. Choc mousse was smooth and lovely . One of the best made Manhattans for cocktail. We appreciated that the corkage fee for the bottle of wine we brought w us was $15, not $20. The service was perfect. We had requested a particular table and that request was honored.

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    reigner

    Portland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot, really impressed with food, service and atmosphere....wish I had tried this gem sooner!

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