Barba Mingo

Name: Barba Mingo
Address: 811 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209
Telephone: (503) 445-4646
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1276 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 445-4646
Website
http://www.caffemingonw.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brett West

Location
811 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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

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What 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Best Service
Portland
Best Value
Portland
Italian

1,276 Reviews

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RP503
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
All around excellent experience. Service attentive, great specials, food preparation and presentation, and good lighting/ambience. Overall very enjoyable, a really good restaurant - can't wait to go back!
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DavidB
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every way. Best meal overall in a very long time.
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Mark
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always!!! We are never let down
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KellyS
Portland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our Portland favorites - always delightful. Great food, fabulous service, lovely vibe.
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AnnS
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta for that evening was a beautiful homemade “ basket” which was elegant and flavorful. As always it is a beautiful place to be with gracious hosts and servers.
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Lori
Portland
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. The hostess was kind enough to make a table for 4 instead of sitting outside, our server was excellent with recommendations & amazing service. Three of us had the lasagna, the shaved Brussel sprouts & vino! It was all perfect!
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MarthaS
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A most enjoyable evening with delicious food, good wine suggestions and competent, friendly service.
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DoxieGirls
Portland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been going to Mingo for years! Never disappoints. Wait staff is always exceptional and knowledgeable. Food is extraordinary and always a new treat for the senses. Last night was no exception. Great service. Wonderful dinner. Great wine. AND an incredibly fun evening. The owner is very hands on. Love, love, love Caffe and Barba Mingo. My personal favorite go to in Portland! Thank you Michael and crew!
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BikoT
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience4
They were out of many of the specials 2 hours before closing.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was not our first visit to Mingo. We’ve been going for years, and they are still the high bar for Italian food in NW. The food was outstanding.
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KayC
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
I’d rather have been seated inside with some atmosphere.
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Gerry
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service and food. I enjoyed the cocktails very much and ambiance of the establishment was relaxing.
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RobertoSFO
San Francisco
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, fantastic on every level: meal, service, ambiance. This is the first restaurant I go to to settled back into the comfort of Portland.
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Michael
Portland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
I thought bread should be much tastier in an Italian restaurant. My spagetti dish was much oversauced.
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Newbie
Central Texas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good. Service was adequate and the place was inviting.
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Datenight
Portland
165 reviews
vip
4.0
165 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Always a very good experience here. The meals are well prepared and tasty. The service was also good. This place is quite cramped for space and parking in the Pearl is always a challenge.
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Lori
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Salmon was spectacular. Perfectly cooked and potatos were nicely browned
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Molly
Seattle
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always we had a lovely mean. We sat in the lounge which we don't normally do and it was super comfortable and the staff made sure we had plenty of table space.
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Raoul
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, our server was out of this world -- this place is a win win all around!
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MariAnne
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved BarbaMingo! It was our anniversary and we were treated royally. Eugene was great as well as our waitress! The food was delicious! It brought back memories of when I used to go there when it was Tuscany Grill! I would highly recommend it!
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SteveN
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best darned restaurant in Portland. The mushroom appetizer is particularly divine.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, love the environment, yummy food.
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CarolPDX
Portland
85 reviews
vip
4.0
85 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
One of our favorite dinner spots in PDX. The service was great, wine recommendation also great but the food was a bit off. Pasta in my entree was a bit undercooked. Flat bread was very good. Overall we love the place and will be back.
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RedRooster
Portland
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always good! They never disappoint! Great food and wonderful wait staff!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Meatballs were undercooked. Sent back 2x. Good was served cold. Lasagna and tagetelle was underwhelming. Amazing spritz and service was good.
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Tazziemarie1
Portland
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was fabulous. I want to say her name is Carmen. She was informative and friendly. We loved our wine, salads and entrees. Sat outside and it was wonderful.
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Silky
Seattle
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
We generally love Barba Mingo but tonight the food was off. Pasta was overcooked and the pesto penne with shrimp was underwhelming. Used plates were not cleared and silverware not replaced between courses. Perhaps understaffed?
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DaveH
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always one of the best, and most comfortable restaurants in PDX. High level food and execution.
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DeeD
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was a very nice restaurant and loved our waiter. We incorrectly booked this reservation and was sad I had done that, but had a nice dinner here.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Barba Mingo never fails! We love it there. The service is superb, the ambiance warm and friendly, never pressured. The cocktails are luscious and potent, the charcuterie plate with melt-in-your mouth cheeses and fine prosciutto. I make my own lasagna and have spent decades refining it, so I rarely order lasagna out. I let myself try theirs last week, and although smoother in texture than my own, it did not disappoint. Barely had room for dessert, but the apple crisp was delicious with an almond topping and rich vanilla ice cream. Look forward to returning in the near future.
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KrisP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Bar Mingo has been one of our go to favorites since it opened. We’ve always sat at the bar but this was a special occasion and so we made a reservation for a table. We waited about 30 minutes after our reservation to be seated and we enjoyed a wonderful bottle of local wine and the daily special flatbread, which was delicious. The service was exemplary and as soon as our table was ready we were seated. It was a marvelous evening, unrushed and perfect for our occasion. Perfect portions of pasta, delicious pairings for dessert, it was, as always, a wonderful evening.
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CarolPDX
Portland
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great wine selection. Proprietor is friendly and welcoming. We have never had a bad meal at this wonderful restaurant.
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Mark
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bar Mingo and Caffe Mingo consistently put out amazing Italian food. It is a go to for bringing friends/visitors.
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Oregontruffles
Portland
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our servers were properly attentive and very helpful. The owner/manager patiently answered our questions about the wine list, and we were never rushed, even though we were having a long, social meal with friends. Tuna crudo was delicate and delicious. Lasagne was savory and filling, the gnocchi with sage and butter were perhaps the highlight of the meal. Barba Mingo is a neighborhood restaurant that transcends that characterization and offers superb Italian food and service in an informal setting.
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MuffieS
Seattle
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lasagna was outrageously good! Oozing with cheesy bechamel, yet delicate at the same time
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CodyW
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Barba Mingo frequently as it's our favorite date night place for dining! The food is amazing and so is the service! Absolutely recommend this place!
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BillD
Portland
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had two outstanding entree dishes, the risotto of the day and the Tagliatelle from the menu. We always enjoy the evening at Barba Mingo.
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thomasw
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been going to Bar Mingo (Barba Mingo now) for 15 years. Great staff, food, wine, bar. Always a solid choice.
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mauikane
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mingo is everything an Italian / Mediterranean restaurant should be. We stumbled in here by accident fifteen years ago and Mingo continues to be our favorite restaurant on the planet.
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windpig
Portland
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Barba Mingo. The lasagne is exquisite, and the other dishes are great too. Good, discreet service. If the owner is there, we always learn something new about the wine or food.
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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 4.8 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

811 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Additional information

Cross street
Kearney and Johnson
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
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

Website
http://www.caffemingonw.com/
Phone number
(503) 445-4646

Featured in

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Barba Mingo

Make a reservation

Additional information

Featured in

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Menu

What 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Barba Mingo restaurant rated?

Is Barba Mingo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

Featured in

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