Willow Restaurant

An incredible meal, easily the most inventive dishes we've had all year. Amazing flavors and attention to detail. Portion sizes were very large and we left feeling so full that we didn't eat until the following afternoon. (Rare with a tasting menu meal.) John & Doug were both highly attentive, John knew every detail about every dish and drink and it made for a super interesting experience. We've been talking about this meal for days and have been recommending it to friends, will continue to, and hope to come back soon.

Everything from the food, thoughtfully prepared and presented to the wine and non alcoholic pairings well matched to the detailed and informative explanation of each course and pairing were EXCELLENT!!! This is a hidden gem, a local treasure that needs to be experienced. It may be a wait to get a reservation, but it is absolutely worth it. The menu is well thought out and the chefs prepare, present and serve your meal. Do not pass up a chance to dine here. You will not be disappointed!

It was an outstanding experience. Food was excellent and the overall concept of the dining experience was a refreshing change from busy noisy restaurants.

Amazing every time!

Amazing experience as always!!

A unique dining experience. The food was outstanding ... Doug and John are a great team!

Lovely meal. Duck was not my favorite but the creativity in each dish was both a surprise and delight. Will definitely go again

Eating here was a full body experience! Loved the intimate setting and learning about each dish and pairing throughout the night.

Wonderful meal with tremendous flavor and thoughtful presentation. Wine pairings worked incredibly well. Fall menu was so good. Can’t wait to come back and try another!

Always amazed at the quality and creativity of the meal. The amount of attention to detail shines through in the individual dishes as well as the variety of beverages paired. This continues to be at the top of our best restaurants in Portland list.

One of the most amazing dining experiences I have had. Willow deserves more than 5 stars.

Been to Willow several times and it never disappoint. Service is great and food is amazing.

You can’t miss this place. It’s more edible art gallery taste bud thrill ride than restaurant.

Best food I've ever eaten in Portland, hands down! Personal touch, small seating, intimate and amazing!

John and Doug are some of the best there are. They bring a quality to the restaurant service that is unmatched in both food, service, and personality. The best part is they do it all themselves. I couldn't recommend them more to anyone I talk to as I am always singing their praises.

Excellent!!

Fantastic 6 course meal. Every course was creative and delicious. Courses were all the perfect size. My friends and I took all 10 seats and the chef’s bar (all the seats in the restaurant) and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Highly recommended.

Yes! It was a lovely experience. They were both very gracious; their food was flavorful and thoughtful. We choose the non-alcoholic pairing which were very elaborate and delicious. Everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Possibly the best dining experience I've ever had. Such a great model for a restaurant.

This is an amazing meal, especially when considering the price. We will be back in the next few months! See you there!

Incredible food in an intimate, friendly space

Exceeds expectations across the board! We're returning customers and will continue to dine at Willow in the future. Amazing place!

Five Star eating in PDX.

Small cozy ambience. Cordial host. Good food, good wine.

Willow was an awesome experience! John and Doug were very professional and informative about the dishes that they were cooking, plating, and serving. They recommended drink pairings which each plate and the dishes were both beautiful and delicious. Most had an interesting twist that transformed each dish and made it special. Highly recommend! Oh also we were stuffed on our way out, which was a pleasant surprise since we thought the advertised "tasting menu" might not fill us up... But there is plenty of food!

Return trip to confirm results from our initial impression. This visit did not disappoint. It lived up to expectations on every front. We definitely will keep Willow on the short list of best/favorite spots in Portland.

Amazing experience!

The food/wine pairing here is AMAZING! I practically weep knowing that my own household will never be able to prepare food with such beautiful yet simple complexity. The food was wonderful, so well considered and created. So many things to mention, yet I'll just say the pork could be cut with a knife. The wine pourings were also creative and well considered, AND they offer a Beer and non-alcoholic option!

The ambiance is wonderful and intimate. The whole seating at the bar lent itself to watching a great show of the plating and serving of the food, and interesting conversations and observations with the other guests.

I felt so welcome at the beginning and satisfied at the end. I recommend to ALL.

What a fantastic experience! Our meal at Willow went even beyond our expectations. John and Doug the chefs, were excellent hosts, and we enjoyed how each course, paired with either a wine menu, beer menu or non-alcoholic menu, were thoughtfully described, and explained. You sit at a curved counter with only 10 diners total. It's an evening of gastronomic delights, interesting conversations and new discoveries. Much thought is put into the taste, texture and combinations of each plate, including the beverage pairings and you can sit back and relax as you are in really good hands! Portions were generous as well as delicious, and we left very full and happy! We will most certainly be back - it's a very special place. We highly recommend it.

Great place for any occasion or special occasions. Wonderful service, food and chefs!

2nd time there and all around great experience. I tell everyone about this place.

Amazing, amazing, one of a kind, amazing!

John and Doug are wonderful hosts. This was such a treat! There are only two, ten-person seatings a night, so get your reservations early. You won't be disappointed!

Every dish that we tried was really amazing! It’s very apparent that they are very meticulous when coming up with the menu. The price point is very affordable for what you get!

Willow was amazing. The food was out of this world, and the service was top notch. We are already planning our next trip to Willow.

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at! Be sure to book ahead, difficult to get into but well worth the wait. It’s a dining experience!!!

always such a unique and incredible experience, john & doug put so much thought into every detail. highly recommend!

What a delightful experience. Beautifully prepared and presented dishes, all exciting and exceptional. The wine paring was equally good. I can't wait to come back.

One of the better dining experiences I've ever had! The food, wine, and delivery was amazing. The fixed price is a steal for what you get. Only improvement that could be made is it did get a little warm as it was a hot day and mid meal cooking heat. Eventually the fans and AC were able to keep up but other than installing a new HVAC system in the old house they have a pretty good set up that kept a good temperature for the majority of the meal. Looking forward to coming back again and again.

Willow is one of my favorite restaurants! They never disappoint! The knowledge and experience they have with food cannot be beat. Thanks John and Doug for another spectacular Meal!