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Caffe Mingo

4.8 (291)

$30 and under

Italian

807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209-1408

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Caffe Mingo is a small Italian restaurant with big Italian flavors in the heart of Portland. Let our authentic, fresh, homemade dishes take you on a journey through the old country with every bite. Our amazing staff know exactly what should go into, and what should be left out of, a great meal.

Our menu changes weekly to offer you the freshest, highest-quality produce, meats, fish and seafood in season. We proudly use and support SP Provisions, Newman’s Fish Company, SuDan Farms, Hood River Organics, Gathering Together Farms, Prairie Creek Farms, Gatto & Sons, Chef’s Warehouse, Latitude 45 Farms, Corsican Cheese Cellars, Staccato Gelato, Bartur Foods and The Singing Pig Farm.

Caffe Mingo offers simple Italian food made with local, northwest ingredients from our organic farmers and our long-time cooks. Join us for a great meal!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 226-4646
Website
http://www.caffemingonw.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
for private event inquiries please email barmingo@comcast.net

Location
807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209-1408
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Cross street
21st Ave / Johnson St.
Parking details
valet also available behind the building on Johnson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Olive$5.00
House Marinated Olives
Pane e Olives$12.00
Warm ciabatta w/ house marinated olives & olive oil
Zuppa
Daily soup creation
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$10.00
Spiedini*$16.00
Shrimp & crouton skewer with fennel seed & chili flakes
Burrata e Pane$16.00
Burrata with grilled bread, fresh tomato sauce & basil
Cavoletti$9.00
Pan roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, lemon & cream
Bruschetta*$14.00
Oven-roasted tomatoes & shrimp with white wine & lemon
Ribollita$14.00
Tuscan vegetable, bean & bread soup with crostini
Mercato$12.00
Mixed lettuces, herbs, radish, sunflower seeds, champagne vinaigrette & grana padano
Caesar*$14.00
Little gems & Radicchio with Caesar dressing, croutons & pecorino
Insalatone$16.00
Mixed Greens with roasted beets, oranges, feta, hazelnuts & orange vinaigrette

Pizze

Add to any pizze: prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, sausage ($5 ea) or red onion, mushrooms, Mama Lil's, olives, arugula ($2 ea)

Napoletana$20.00
salsa rossa, basil, mozzarella, grana padano
Firenze$22.00
salsa rossa, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, pistachios, hot honey
Salsiccia$22.00
fennel sausage, crema, mozzarella, Mama Lil's, arugula
Bianca$22.00
roasted seasonal mushrooms, mozzarella, roasted garlic, arugula
Marinara$20.00
salsa rossa, slivered garlic, fresh basil & oregano & olive oil
Pizza del Giorno$24.00
roasted tomatoes, seasonal mushrooms, olives, salsa rossa & mozzarella

Pasta e Altri Piatti

Penne al Sugo di Carne$24.00
Chianti & espresso braised beef with penne pasta & grana
Fettuccine alla Cacciatore$24.00
Braised chicken ragú with mushrooms, tomatoes, rosemary, fettuccine pasta & pecorino romano
Rigatoni$24.00
Rigatoni pasta with salsa rossa, beef meatballs, grana & mozzarella
Pasta Fresca$26.00
House made fresh pasta of the day
Penne al Forno$22.00
Baked penne pasta with fontina & truffle cream sauce & toasted breadcrumbs
Gnocchi alla Romana
Baked Roman-style dumplings & grana padano with choice of:
- Pork & Beef Bolognese$24.00
- Salsa Rossa$20.00
Risotto$24.00
Butternut squash risotto with roasted seasonal mushrooms, goat cheese & balsamico
Manzo*$32.00
Grilled hanger steak with grilled broccolini, roasted poblano mashed potatoes & red wine demi
Pesce al Acqua Pazza*$30.00
Oregon rockfish poached in tomato-fennel broth with braised greens, fregola sarda pasta & salsa verde

Per due o Piu

Per due o Piu
Family style feast for 2 or more people. Let us feed you!
- per person$65.00

Vini

Bianchi / White

Pinot Grigio Lageder 'Riff' 2021
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Chardonnay Halloran 'Stafford Hill' (OR) 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Grillo Due Terre 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Rosé of Pinot Noir Apolloni (OR) 2021
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00

Rosso / Red

Chianti Classico Pagliarese 2019
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Nebbiolo Corsini 2021
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Barbaresco Montaribaldi 'Sori Montaribaldi' 2018
- Gl$14.00
- Btl$48.00
Pinot Nero Franco Serra 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Rosso Toscana Aia Vecchia 'Lagone' 2019
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Barbera d'Alba Ca' del Baio 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00

Spumante / Bubbles

Prosecco Adami (NV)
- Gl$11.00
- Btl$32.00
Sparkling Rosé Cleto Chiarli (NV)
- Gl$11.00
- Btl$32.00
Sparkling Brut Rosé Ilahe 'Cap Fizz' 187ml$10.00
Lambrusco Grasparossa Brigo Vini (Dark) 2021$28.00
Bassano Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)$30.00
Brut Rosé of Pinot Noir Duca di Dolle 2021$36.00

Ramato / Orange / Skin Contact

Grillo Valdibella 'Sulle Bucce' 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
RossoBianco 'No Land Vineyard' Ferlat 2018
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Pinot Grigio 'Ramato' Masut da Rive 2020
- Gl$12.00
- Btl$36.00
Fiano Viticoltori de Conciliis 'Perella' 2015$48.00

Vini Bianchi Bottiglie

Vermentino Olianas 2020$28.00
Falanghina Feudi di San Gregorio 2019$32.00
Soave Classico Tamelinni 2018$32.00
Pinot Gris King Estate Domaine (OR) 2021$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc Erste Neue 2020$28.00
Chardonnay Planeta 2019$52.00
Gavi di Gavi Marchesi di Barolo 2020$42.00
Roero Arneis Vietti 2021$36.00
Pinot Nero in Bianco Frecciarossa 2021$28.00
Rosé di Frappato Due Terre 2020$24.00

Vini Rossi Bottiglie

Valpolicella Ripasso Damoli 'Giago' 2017$52.00
Rosso di Valtellina Superiore Nino Negri 2019$58.00
Sangiovese Superiore Zerbina 2020$40.00
Pinot Noir King's Estate Willamette Valley (OR) 2020$48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Soos Creek 'Terrible Beauty' 2018$36.00
Toscano Rosso Avignonese Cantaloro 2018$38.00
Tempranillo Halloran 'Stafford Hill' (OR) 2019$38.00
Montepulciano Vallevo 2019$42.00
Pinot Noir Et Fille (OR) 2019$50.00
Valpolicella Ripasso Tenuta Sant' Antonio 2019$42.00
Barbera del Monferrato Marchesi di Barolo 2018$48.00

Riserva

Amarone di Valpolicella Damoli 2015$90.00
Brunello di Montalcino Val di Suga 2016$100.00
Barolo Mauro Molino 2017$85.00
Barbaresco Marchesi di Gresy 'Martinenga' 2018$90.00
Barolo Vietti 'Castaglione' 2018$90.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Molinaccio 2017$75.00
Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco 'Rabaja' 2017$95.00

Birra

Lager | Menabrea Bionda, Italy$6.00
Lager | Stella Artois, Belgium$6.00
Amber | Menabrea, Italy$6.00
Pilsner | 10 Barrel, PDX$6.00
IPA | Breakside Stay West, OR$6.00
Blonde Ale | Breakside True Gold, PDX$6.00
Cider | 10 Barrel Soft Core, PDX$6.00
N/A | Clausthauler Non-Alcoholic Beer$6.00

Aperitivi

Sirene Americano Rosso Rocks / Twist$10.00
Pasubio Vermouth Alpiane Rocks / Twist$10.00
Cardamaro Vino Amaro Rocks / Twist$10.00
Cocchi Vermouth Amaro 'Dopo Teatro' Rocks / Twist$10.00
Elena Vermouth Rosso Rocks / Twist$10.00
Cynar & Chinotto Rocks / Twist$10.00

What 291 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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291 Reviews

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Bert
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The special pasta with fresh corn, peas and scallops was outstanding. The caprese salad with real heirloom tomatoes and stracciatella was perfect. Maddie provided terrific service.
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Claudine
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always, excellent service. Always a pleasure to eat my “go to” entree of penne al sugo di carne. My niece had the “special of the day” pasta dish with seared scallops and corn in a cream sauce that was delicious as well .
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TrishM VIP
Portland / Oregon34 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were so excited to go here and try the pizza only to be told they are out of dough. Saturday night peak dinner hour and half the menu which is pizza is not available. (Strike 1) Poor restaurant planning for sure. I Wish that would have been communicated before we sat down and ordered drinks (Strike 2 poor communication). We only found out once our drinks arrived and we ordered a pizza. Food was really good (pork chop special and bolognese); but a bit pricey for the portion sizes. The bolognese was drowning the pasta but it was tasty. We shared a Caesar salad which was legit 3 bites each. When we told our server we were sharing, it would have been nice to be told “they are small”. (Strike 3). We Would have liked some bread while we waited; but our waitress was more concerned with the large table next to us and boxing up their food. (Strike 4) Service was subpar at best as we had to chase our server down to ask for refills which we were also charged for ridiculously enough. Ice tea and soft drinks typically are refilled complimentary in most places (Strike 5). We opted to skip dessert because we were just disappointed and wishing we went back to the neighboring establishment which is my opinion was a better experience. .Could have been a much different experience if there was any attempt at all to save the night or at least recognize we were the little table in the corner next to the bathroom (Strike 6). No one should hear a toilet flush at their table In a dining establishment .
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KelleyM VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul32 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cute little Caffe reminds me of small Caffe's in Europe.
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AngelaV
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food! Great service and received a complimentary piece of cheesecake for our anniversary. Caffe Mingo will continue to be our favorite restaurant to celebrate. Great service.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best ambience and always great food and service!
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MK
MKoziol
Portland / Oregon26 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, cocktail and wine selection, service were all excellent! The food was beautifully balanced and the evening specials were a great addition to the current dinner menu. The ambiance of the environment was lively, welcoming, and upscale without pretentiousness. Staff was very friendly, attentive, and professional, and we appreciated our server's pairings and suggestions. Looking forward to our return!
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Greg
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All four of us enjoyed our meals. The Caesar salad was really good and the risotto was outstanding. Love the $20 corkage fee
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MarilynM VIP
Philadelphia County72 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, the food was delicious and the atmosphere welcoming.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always.
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FAQs

Caffe Mingo is rated 4.8 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209-1408

Additional information

Cross street
21st Ave / Johnson St.
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
valet also available behind the building on Johnson
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.caffemingonw.com/
Phone number
(503) 226-4646
Private party facilities
for private event inquiries please email barmingo@comcast.net

Caffe Mingo

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Penne al Sugo di Carne

Bruschetta

Marinara

Antipasti e Insalate

Olive$5.00

Pane e Olives$12.00

Zuppa

Spiedini*$16.00

Burrata e Pane$16.00

Cavoletti$9.00

Bruschetta*$14.00

Ribollita$14.00

Mercato$12.00

Caesar*$14.00

Insalatone$16.00

Pizze

Napoletana$20.00

Firenze$22.00

Salsiccia$22.00

Bianca$22.00

Marinara$20.00

Pizza del Giorno$24.00

Pasta e Altri Piatti

Penne al Sugo di Carne$24.00

Fettuccine alla Cacciatore$24.00

Rigatoni$24.00

Pasta Fresca$26.00

Penne al Forno$22.00

Gnocchi alla Romana

Risotto$24.00

Manzo*$32.00

Pesce al Acqua Pazza*$30.00

Per due o Piu

Per due o Piu

Vini

Bianchi / White

Pinot Grigio Lageder 'Riff' 2021

Chardonnay Halloran 'Stafford Hill' (OR) 2020

Grillo Due Terre 2020

Rosé of Pinot Noir Apolloni (OR) 2021

Rosso / Red

Chianti Classico Pagliarese 2019

Nebbiolo Corsini 2021

Barbaresco Montaribaldi 'Sori Montaribaldi' 2018

Pinot Nero Franco Serra 2020

Rosso Toscana Aia Vecchia 'Lagone' 2019

Barbera d'Alba Ca' del Baio 2020

Spumante / Bubbles

Prosecco Adami (NV)

Sparkling Rosé Cleto Chiarli (NV)

Sparkling Brut Rosé Ilahe 'Cap Fizz' 187ml$10.00

Lambrusco Grasparossa Brigo Vini (Dark) 2021$28.00

Bassano Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)$30.00

Brut Rosé of Pinot Noir Duca di Dolle 2021$36.00

Ramato / Orange / Skin Contact

Grillo Valdibella 'Sulle Bucce' 2020

RossoBianco 'No Land Vineyard' Ferlat 2018

Pinot Grigio 'Ramato' Masut da Rive 2020

Fiano Viticoltori de Conciliis 'Perella' 2015$48.00

Vini Bianchi Bottiglie

Vermentino Olianas 2020$28.00

Falanghina Feudi di San Gregorio 2019$32.00

Soave Classico Tamelinni 2018$32.00

Pinot Gris King Estate Domaine (OR) 2021$48.00

Sauvignon Blanc Erste Neue 2020$28.00

Chardonnay Planeta 2019$52.00

Gavi di Gavi Marchesi di Barolo 2020$42.00

Roero Arneis Vietti 2021$36.00

Pinot Nero in Bianco Frecciarossa 2021$28.00

Rosé di Frappato Due Terre 2020$24.00

Vini Rossi Bottiglie

Valpolicella Ripasso Damoli 'Giago' 2017$52.00

Rosso di Valtellina Superiore Nino Negri 2019$58.00

Sangiovese Superiore Zerbina 2020$40.00

Pinot Noir King's Estate Willamette Valley (OR) 2020$48.00