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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
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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.
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  • 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 5,797 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 delights with "artfully made and absolutely delicious" Italian cuisine, featuring a diverse menu and an impressive wine list. Guests rave about the "fabulous" service and vibrant atmosphere. While some diners mention noise levels and a 22% automatic gratuity, the overall experience is "absolutely amazing" and "highly recommended."
5,797 Reviews

  1. jennifer

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were truly exceptional! We’re going back tomorrow night for a family birthday dinner! Such a beautiful space and great menu.

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  2. JamiQuan

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ben!!! BEN!! Exceptional service. This was our first visit—just a simple date night—and from the moment we arrived, everything was seamless. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our server, Ben, was knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly attentive. One of the things I love most about dining out is allowing the staff to curate the experience. I often ask for their recommendations from start to finish, trusting their expertise—and once again, this approach did not disappoint. Ben guided us beautifully, and the entire evening was elevated because of it. Pro tip for your next visit: Let the staff curate the experience with you—you might be surprised just how magical it can be.

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  3. Jim

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Like everyone says the trout is excellent. The salad and pasta also great.

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  4. Compton

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent however we waited a full 35 minutes after finishing our first course for the main course to be served. The server was very pleasant; however there was no explanation much less acknowledgment that something had gone wrong. I assume our order had been lost and that’s why I suppose it was so delayed.

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  5. Natasha VIP

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I used to really love this place. But the service was very poor- super slow and then we had multiple servers bring us random dishes and drinks that we hadn’t ordered. I know the restaurant business is tough but an automatic service charge of 22% really doesn’t give you a warm feeling about the place. I think maybe the most insulting thing was getting a tiny glass of wine with a little “150 ML” line on the glass. Really???! First of all you’re squeezing 5 glasses out of one bottle of wine and then you’re letting me know about it like it’s Applebee’s? Really bad decision

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  6. Mark

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and excellent service. They did a lot to make my wife's birthday celebration very special. I highly recommend Nostrana.

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  7. Ali

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Did nothing for birthday, despite noting it at reservation time. The pizza was excellent. Do not bother ordering the steak — it was a complete waste of money.

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  8. Dane

    Portland / Oregon7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nostrana never disappoints. Solid wines and cocktails. The menu provides many delicious options depending on your mood/cravings. The service is also always on point!

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  9. William

    Portland / Oregon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wondeful experience. Service was 5++++ Would sit outside next time Staff was having a fine time and making the evening lots of fun

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  10. David

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nostrana has been a Portland staple for over a decade. I’ve heard about how good this place was for years and finally booked a reservation. Oh how disappointed I was. I’m not sure if this place is just phoning it in because they have such a good reputation but this was one of most mediocre meals I’ve had in Portland in a long while. The only exception was their cocktails were on point. We had 4 dishes and all for were fine but nothing special like a step above Cheesecake Factory but not at the level of current Portland culinary expectations.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 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 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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