Ned Ludd

The trout was good but not great. I feel it could have been a bigger piece of fish and more seasoning. The pork belly and mushroom toast was delicious!

My friends and I were so pleasantly surprised. Phia, our server was amazing. They were incredibly accommodating to my gluten sensitivity...my friend ordered the mushroom toast appetizer and they made a separate gluten free one. They also accommodated me for dessert. The food was all wonderful. Highly recommend the mushroom toast, the broccolini if they have it and the trout. Will definitely be back!

This was our first trip to Ned Ludd. It a bit hidden off of MLK but we found it. We absolutely loved our experience there. The entire staff went out of their way to be helpful and kind. I ordered the daily special cocktail of some sort of scotch, apple brandy and bitters concoction and truly enjoyed it. Our dinners of trout for me and pork belly for my husband were very good and creatively prepared. And of course, our chocolate chip cookie dessert was...well who doesn’t love cc cookies, warm.
I look forward to returning.

A very nice break that we were glad to have before our seclusion....

Ned Ludd was our first choice for Portland Restaurant Month. We started with the spicy flatbread. I recommend getting two because one is not enough. So good. I had the trout which was super tender. My companion opted for the pork belly. It was the perfect blend of savory and sweet with the cherry=cider mostarda. For dessert, the cast-iron skillet cookie was a gooey delight, sweet with a bit of bite from a dusting of sea salt. We can't wait to go back.

Excellent food for Portland food month! Highly recommend.

Amazing food and great service! We went for Portland Dining month and were very impressed we will be back for sure!!!

Server was attentive & helpful. Ambience was mellow & quiet. Grapefruit in salad worked well, though I wasn't a nut cheese fan. Pork belly was very flavorful & tender, with excellent crisp skin. Fish was also full of flavor. Cookie was delightful & had a perfect texture.

Such a great experience at Ned Ludd! Food & drinks were great and our server was off the charts personable and not overbearing or pushy. She asked at the top of ordering if anyone at the table had any special dietary requests. Our daughter is vegetarian and our server walked her through the menu of all the items available to her. Our daughter (15) super appreciated it, without having to ask what was in everything. The food is fresh- tasty- breads made in house- local- and just an all around comfortable and welcoming place to go. We highly recommend Ned Ludds and will be back!

My favorite place for special occasions. Wonderful service, and exceptional food and cocktails! Warm and cozy vibes, good music, and an overall very special spot.

Another wonderful experience at Ned Ludd. This was my third meal here, we were a group of 6 for my wifes birthday. We selected the feast which at $60 a person is a great value! I don't recall the number of plates we were served but my party left entirely satisfied with the food and service. Thank you for a wonderful evening meal, I'll be back no question.

Terrific experience at Ned Ludd. Servers were knowledgeable and attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. Our server also asked about allergies and dietary restrictions, which I really appreciated as a vegetarian. You are automatically charged a 20% service fee, so no need to do math at the end of your meal.

Never a bad time at Ned Ludd, always extraordinary.

We took a friend for her birthday, were delighted to find a parking lot, warm candlelight, lovely service and great food for dinner. We shared several small plates with great flavors and textures, then all had the 'rib' (a steak that night) over puree of root vegetables, perfectly cooked and small enough portions to finish. After dinner the staff brought our friend dessert with a birthday candle--perfect!

Ned Ludd is an experience in itself. The small, eclectic restaurant is a tucked away gem. The atmosphere is very inviting. The service is exceptional. The menu includes a delicious variety of Northwest dishes. We had the mushroom toast as an appetizer. That alone is reason to go to Ned Ludd. It was more than divine and I regretted offering to share it with my friend. My dinner partner had a seasonal pork dish that he said was fantastic. I had the roasted whole trout. I was looking forward to trout roasted in their wood fired oven. However, the delicate fish was so overly seasoned and dry inside I could not finish eating it. I tried scraping the thick layer of herbs (which made the fish taste incredibly salty) off, but the intense flavor of them permeated the fish. If I had had my eyes closed I would not have known I was eating fish.
I certainly would like to return to Ned Ludd to try another dish. It is a wonderful place to enjoy dinner out and I cannot assume the meal I had is indicative of the other items on the menu.

This was our first time at Ned Ludd. My cousin was visiting for the day and wanted a “Portland foodie experience.” I am happy to say that Ned Ludd met and exceeded our expectations! The food was exceptional, the service was incredibly friendly, and no one batted an eye when we walked in with a 5 yr old. The four of us left stuffed and happy, and the bill was very reasonable.
I can’t wait to go back!

Ned Ludd was a fantastic dining experience for me and my out of town guests! We were having a reunion as college roommates, and I requested a special cocktail just for us. Kyle the bartender called me in advance to discuss the details and promptly after seating us, a beautiful "Rose City" cocktail arrived at our table. My friends were very impressed and happy! The food was great and is very shareable amongst family and/or friends. The mushroom toast was delicious, as was the risotto and the fresh trout. It was a perfect Portland experience, especially if you are entertaining company from other places. You can't go wrong at Ned Ludd!

Excellent porchetta and Trout dishes. The kids board was excellent. Special shoutout to the cocktails. Well done!

Enjoyed our Valentines Dinner Date. Absolutely will return

Food was delicious but we immediately got sick.

A staple dining experience in Portland! Great drinks, yummy food, and very chic ambiance.

I love Ned Ludd. We had our wedding reception there in 2018 so whenever I’m back in Portland, I go back. This time I brought two newcomers to Ned Ludd and both loved the food. They will be back for sure!!

This is our third time back to Ned Ludd. Every visit has been consistently great, with terrific seasonal menu changes, outstanding flavors, and friendly, knowledgeable service. We really enjoy introducing this restaurant to friends, and those that have gone on our recommendation have all raved about it! Thanks for a terrific experience!

Love the food and staff and cocktails. Bread is fantastic. They can do no wrong.

It was over the top amazing thank you for making it so special

They were very accommodating as we changed the number and time a few times. Such a lovely time!

This was our favorite restaurant we visited whim in Portland. The meal and service were both excellent!!

Delicious food all around. Wood-grilled veg and porchetta were highlights. Delightful, informed service. Thank you.

Our third time or so, awesome as always. Had multiple smaller dishes, one main, dessert cookie. Amazing tastes, presentation, creativity. Great service as well - present, helpful, not overbearing. Cocktail was really tasty and fun as well. Look forward to next visit.

Cozy environment with interesting menu. All the dishes we ordered were delicious.

Fantastic meal, had the chef's choice. Kicking ourselves for not getting to Ned Ludd for so long. Amid the buzz of all the great Portland restaurants, this went below the fold too quickly on us. What a gem... Shhh....

Trust me, get the mushroom bread. The place is high end in all the right places and none of the wrong ones. Nice wines, great food, nice people, but not ostentatious, and as an added bonus there wasn't anywhere for me to tip as it is baked into the bill already at a set fee. Loved it.

Delicious food with many vegan options. Nice atmosphere and great service

Wonderful flavors and textures on each plate! Service friendly and patient! Ambiance casual, comfortable and relaxing! Watching the prep, cook and service team operate was fascinating. They all operated so calmly, quietly and patiently with each other and the guests. Outstanding evening all around. Thanks Ned Ludd.

We came on NYE and they had a seven course tasting menu. The food was good, but not great, especially at this price point. I wouldn't return or recommend this restaurant to a friend.

We LOVE sitting at the chef’s table to watch the masters at work, cool and calm and focused :-)

The food was excellent. Everything we ordered was perfect. We had the green salad, the mushroom toast, gnocchi, and duck. We cleaned our plates.

There were four of us. We chose the feast! Being our first time there we only had the reviews to go by. Everything was so delicious and unique. Service was professional and fun. Thank you! We will definitely be going back again!

Phenomenal experience.

Amazing service!