Caro Amico Italian Cafe

Name: Caro Amico Italian Cafe
Address: 3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, 97239
Telephone: (503) 223-6895
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (504)

$30 and under

Italian

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(503) 223-6895
Website
http://caroamicoitaliancafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gabriel Tapia

Location
3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239
Neighborhood
Southwest Portland
Cross street
Pennoyer
Parking details
Caro Amico has an adjacent parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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What 504 people are saying

Caro Amico Italian Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Neighborhood gem
Portland
Kid-friendly
Portland
Neighborhood gem
Portland
Great for scenic views
Portland
Italian

Review summary

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Caro Amico Italian Cafe offers a charming ambiance with "delicious food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "best-in-town gamberetti" and "amazing chicken parm." Perfect for celebrations, the restaurant features a picturesque patio and "great bar." Patrons appreciate the "professional and attentive" staff and "beautifully decorated" dining rooms.

504 Reviews

S
Suzanne
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of six enjoyed a perfect almost-summer evening on the patio. We celebrated our daughter being 21 with a round of cocktails - a few grapefruit drops, a Vesper, and a Negroni. All tasty! We followed the cocktails with the best-in-town gamberetti, shrimp in a white wine, butter, and garlic sauce + garlic bread for apps. Our main course, agli oglio and Carbonara pasta and a few gf pizzas and salads made for a delicious feast! Anji, our server, was gracious and on point. What a wonderful evening at Caro Amico!
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Danyel
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has always been such a charming Italian restaurant and continues to be. I love the food, the atmosphere and the people. It never disappoints.
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David
Portland / Oregon13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is so much Old Portland. Great Bar.. i.e., they actually know what a Gimlet is.
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Teresa
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Great memories! I started going there in 1969 on a date with my now husband of 55 years.
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B
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and friendly service. Plenty of parking and pretty low noise level
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Cassandra
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place to have my 30th birthday! So grateful to have spent it here <3
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Linda
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was the best Italian I have had in a long time. All the staff was smiling and helpful on every level.
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itsdebs
Portland / Oregon15 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Usually very happy with our meals here. Tried the seasonal special, lobster raviolis with shrimp and dill sauce- a bit disappointed in the lack of lobster in the ravioli considering the steep price. Others had the veal and chicken Parmesan and were happy with their meals, however something’s changed- not as good as we’ve previously experienced :(
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Service was slow. Access is complicated for ADA. View is nice.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here. Overall was a good place food drinks and wait staff were great. We will be back to try more in the menu.
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Caro Amico Italian Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

3606 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

Cross street
Pennoyer
Neighborhood
Southwest Portland
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://caroamicoitaliancafe.com/
Phone number
(503) 223-6895

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