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Barba Mingo

4.9
4.9
1206 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Barba Mingo is a neighborhood restaurant serving simple Italian food in a casual and comfortable environment. Our menu features plates to share, house made pasta, fresh seafood dishes and daily specials. We have a well rounded wine list, fresh squeezed cocktails and friendly service.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 445-4646

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Brett West

  • Neighborhood

    Northwest Portland

  • Cross street

    Kearney and Johnson

  • Parking details

    On NW Johnson off 21st street

  • Public transit

    Portland Street Car (NW 21st and Lovejoy) heading East toward Pearl District, downtown and waterfront

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,206 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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  1. JohnA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food always. Small and excellent wine list. Cozy and intimate atmosphere.
  2. Barbara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants Not only is the food terrific, the staff is extraordinary!!
  3. JessB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food catering to all tastes and requirements. Great service and very reasonable price for quality of food
  4. David

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks here are excellent. The servers and other staff are friendly and efficient. One of our favorite places to go for dinner.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyed experience. Good good good wine great ambience
  6. Molly

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time back since the remodel it’s our fave spot!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We are regulars for years s, it never disappoints.
  9. TobyT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food never disappoints at this restaurant. And our server couldn't have been nicer or more efficient. I asked about a nebbiolo wine that they were selling by the glass. She brought me a taste of that wine and a taste of another nebbiolo they had on their list. Now that is thoughtful, intelligent service. We love this place
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our adult daughter who was visiting to dinner! We all enjoyed every minute - and every bite!
  11. VickieB

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Barba Mingo is such a great place! Knowledgeable, attentive servers, dependably delicious food, yummy cocktails. Definitely one of our favorites!
  12. TandT

    Nashville

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love all the Mingo's! One of the best restaurants in town and have been for so many years! They are one of the few who managed to make it through the COVID years by recreating themselves to fit the moment. Thank you Mingoians!
  13. PDXFoodFan

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day dinner, so it was bustling and with good energy. Tagliatelle for me, lasagna for my valentine, shared a mushroom bruschetta, all delicious. Good wine selection. Desserts had thoughtful after-dinner drink pairings. We arrived hungry and left happy. Recommended.
  14. PagingSuz

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening with dear friends, and received great service from the wait staff. Our food was great, too. We had fun getting our own delicious salads, then splitting a couple of the pasta entries among us. Thank you... it was so great to be down in NW again!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a great experience except they need to bring back the nice wine glasses!
  16. Mark

    Portland

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a business dinner. The food was very good and is was easy to have a conversation. Will go back. Also they have valet parking in the back for a very reasonable rate.
  17. TeenzBeenz

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time. The toughest thing overall was parking. Save time to hunt for a spot!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our anniversary dinner. The cocktails were amazing, the food was top notch!!
  19. WilliamK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always awesome. We have been coming here since they were just next door and never had a bad meal.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Overall An okay experience. Fish entree was good. Could have been larger portion. Super loud , uncomfortably so at points. Dessert felt rushed and wasn’t very good. Overall 3/5
  21. DeborahW

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The golden Pearl of Portland ! A Must go for fine dining . The food is excellent
  22. EricE

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and vibe were all great. Will definitely return.
  23. NNPDX

    Portland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food always good wine list always good vibe.
  24. luvtoodine

    Portland

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time and we came away pleasantly pleased. The service was amazing and food overall very good. My lasagna was not what I expected from Mingo but was tasty all the same. One of our friends needed a vegan friendly meal and the chef made it happen. Everyone was pleased with the dining experience!
  25. Restats

    Portland

    128 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Italian food that was fresh and properly seasoned. My wife and I split a caesar salad. We purchased a fantastic bottle of wine with dinner for a reasonable price. We all had desserts which were more than enough. Given today's level of pricing they are pretty reasonable. The service was excellent. All in all, we will return.
  26. PortlandTraveller

    Portland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful neighborhood gem that is well worth a visit. We both had the boar pappardelle which I would highly recommend.
  27. NNPDX

    Portland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE THIS ESTABLISHMENT BACK IN THE GROOVE. FOOD WAS EXCELLENT- JUST AS WE REMEMBERED PRE-PANDEMIC. HOST AND SERVER ALWAYS ENGAGING, HELPFUL AND PLEASANT. WILL BE BACK REGULARLY NOW THAT IT IS DOING IT AGAIN!
  28. PaulS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve had two of the best pasta dishes of my life here. One was a number of years ago and one was last Friday. Our group had two appetizers, three pasta dishes, and two desserts and everything was absolutely amazing! The drinks and service were also incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. So, so good. One of the best overall dining experiences I’ve ever had.
  29. JoDav

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Booked a table at Caffe Mingo. Over night they switched the reservation to Barba Mingo/Mercato without telling me until I showed up and they sent me next door. I ordered the rabbit and got the wild boar pappardelle. It was still very good and I didn't even realize until I was finished I got the wrong plate. Food was great and the environment is nice. Was not happy about being sent next door. Same owners as Caffe Mingo but different menu.
  30. janetd

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love Mingo's. We have loved Mingo's Cafe and Bar for many years and are excited about coming changes.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a 1st class dinner. The food and wine were amazing
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a nice pleasant evening at Caffe Mingo. The special was a Lamb Ragu Tagliatelle pasta which was fantastic. Brunello pairing with it was a great choice!
  33. JamesH

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great server. Best pasta, rabbit, I’ve ever had in my life. Great drink pours…
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    30 years later, same founder, same amazing food, service, experience-it is just the best. Christmas Eve and the founder is there serving, busing tables and insuring everyone is enjoying their evening. AMAZING ON ALL FRONTS!!
  35. TPDX

    Portland

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caffe Mingo is a neighborhood favorite; the food, service, and ambiance are always stellar. Our server, Ann, made our evening even more enjoyable and memorable. A few highlights from last night…cacio e pepe, brussel sprout salad, the Perfect Manhattans…yum!
  36. SueS

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From greeting to good-bye Caffe Mingo never misses. The food was outstanding (and we have a lot of experience sampling food from our travels and here in Portland). Our waitress was charming and fun. We were greeted warmly and sent on our way with a Thank You. What's not to like about perfection? Caffe Mingo never misses; of course, we will return.
  37. Madeline

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Despite hearing about Caffee Mingo for quite some time, I finally was able to visit and I'm so sad I did not go sooner. What a gem of a restaurant with an excellent wait staff that seemed happy to be there and excited about their job! The food was amazing and the service was even better. 10/10 recommend.
  38. PDXFoodFan

    Portland

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff is always so appropriate, welcoming, helpful and professional. And the food is always good. We had a pork chop which was thick and perfectly done with interesting and tasty toppings, and the special tagliatelle with wild mushrooms which was also perfectly cooked. The wine we paired went well with both, a Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Very good server. Near the NS streetcar stop, convenient if you're taking public transportation. Will continue to go back.
  39. Andrew

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding genuine Italian cuisine with an attentive staff
  40. CambriaN

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Portland!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Barba Mingo is rated 4.9 stars by 1206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Barba Mingo

811 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kearney and Johnson

  • Neighborhood

    Northwest Portland

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    On NW Johnson off 21st street

  • Public transit

    Portland Street Car (NW 21st and Lovejoy) heading East toward Pearl District, downtown and waterfront

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brett West

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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