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Nostrana

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$31 to $50
Italian
1401 SE Morrison, Portland, OR 97214

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Why they're an Icon

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 4:30 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 70 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

    $45.00 - $85.00 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.
    Semi-Private Dinner for Larger Parties Photo

  • Reservations for Larger Parties

    $45.00 - $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come together and celebrate in the iconic Nostrana Dining Room or Patio. 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.
    Reservations for Larger Parties Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • 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

  • Dealer's Choice Happy Hour at the Enoteca Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:30 PM - 5:30 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

Menu

Nostrana's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 5,844 people are saying

Nostrana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Italian

  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Portland

    Italian

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nostrana, a Portland favorite, offers "amazing food and space" with a lively atmosphere and attentive service. The "opulent decorum and professionalism" make it ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the "authentic Italian" dishes like wood-fired pizza and trout are consistently praised. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.
5,844 Reviews

  1. Jay VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I love Nostrana and will definitely be back—the food was amazing as always. However, this visit fell a bit short of the high standards I’ve come to expect. The temperature inside was uncomfortably warm, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the evening. Service was just okay this time; it felt a bit off compared to previous visits. Our server forgot our wine order, and we had to remind him, which was disappointing. Additionally, when someone in our party accidentally spilled a nearly full glass of wine, we were surprised that no one offered to replace it. In our experience, fine restaurants like Nostrana typically do. That said, I’m hoping this was just a rare off night. We’ll certainly return—ideally on a cooler day—and look forward to the exceptional experience we’re used to.

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  2. Dena

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It was insufferably hot inside Nostrana on this evening. It was a warm day in July, high 80s. The temp inside the restaurant was warmer than outside. They said their air conditioning was going but you couldn’t tell. Using our menus as fans we suffered through a delicious meal pretending we were in an actual heatwave in Rome. We wouldn’t go back in summertime again.

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  3. Laura VIP

    Portland / Oregon10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Fantastic food! Everything was very innovatively prepared. But the restaurant was pretty warm inside on a hot summer day. 

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  4. Myles

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Girlfriend and I had a great anniversary here. The service was incredible. Whatever you’re paying Trevon (think that’s her name), it’s not enough. She did amazing. The drinks were some of the best I’ve had at a restaurant. You’re out of luck if you’re hungry, though. Reminds me of PCG with how little food they give you. Except I’m overseeing a parking lot instead of the entire city. 2 baby crab cakes for appetizer? I gotta pay for butter on my bread? Is it churned in the kitchen or something? Poor trend in Portland where restaurants think higher prices = better food. The nice plating was not worth $10-$20 up-charge.

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  5. Chris VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I highly recommend Nostrana- everything from the cocktails to the appetizer to the entree were spot on. However, the real star was our server Zoe. She was fantastic, checking on us often and giving her recommendations. She even gave us suggestions on what to do in Portland. She is a true asset and when we visit Portland again, we will definitely be back.

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  6. Donna and Jerry

    Portland / Oregon13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nostrana was the perfect setting to celebrate our 55th anniversary. It was a delightful evening.

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  7. Christy VIP

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, sat outside. Great advice from Sommelier.

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  8. Linsey VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly but failed to tell us about the auto gratuity they add and my dad tipped his normal generous amount manually only to realize long after we left that was the case. Happy to reward good service but not everyone can read the fine print or afford to tip twice for the same meal. :/

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  9. James

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here several times and find it unfortunately overpriced for the quality of food. The service is always great and the ambience is good too if you like a noisy boisterous restaurant. Unfortunately, the food is not as good as it should be for the price,. We had to send the steak back and the gnocchi was just OK. Not as flavorful as it could’ve been.

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  10. Danielle VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was subpar and it was so hot in there we couldn’t enjoy the food. We felt like we were a nuisance and the staff was borderline rude. App arrived before drinks and we were practically scolded for asking for our drinks. Food was delivered without words, our child had asked for Parmesan cheese for their pasta which we never received. Wouldn’t got back.

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Nostrana is rated 4.7 stars by 5844 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 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 4:30 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 70 seated guests.
  • Private party contact
    Natalia Toral: (503) 563-2427

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