Reviews for Dame in Portland, OR
Probably my favorite meal during my trip through Portland. Good natural wine selection, great flavors in our meal, and just a... great vibe all around. The squid ink pasta was fantastic! Read more
[update upon 5/7/2022 visit] Still perfect. We tried different menus this time and yet were surprised again. Even donuts were... just came out of the oil and awesome. 5/5 period. None of servers was in tux, yet the service was top-notch--Used plates werereplaced, bread crumbs were cleared. We had a truffle-stuffed triangoli and a squid pasta. We've seen restaurants used trufflesalt or truffle oil for the flavor, but this place uses actual minced-truffle. What a nice surprise. The squid pasta was justamazing. I almost used an f word in my first bite. Pasta itself was awesome too, but the base soup of the squid pasta was betterthan famous cioppino from Sotto Mare in SF. Overall, the pastas was comparable or better than Rosmarino. As for the dessert,chocolate mousse was great, but the cannoli sundae outshined. Another wow ice cream since Bos Taurus in Bend. Will definitelyrevisit and try all items in the menu. Read more
Absolutely divine! Came here on a whim since they had reservations available last minute - so glad we did. The servers provided... the best service and gave us great recommendations. We loved everything we ordered, the food melted in your mouth. Even thoughthe portions were on the smaller side, they were surprisingly so filling! The restaurant is small and intimate, has a cozy andromantic ambience. On the more expensive side but worth it for quality of food and level of service. Will be back! Read more
Had the pleasure of doing a private dinner right before Covid hit last year. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful and... inviting. The space is beautiful, but the real star is the food. Oh my goodness. Nothing failed to impress me. Even seeminglysimple vegetable dishes were memorable. I’m so glad we had a set menu because I ended up trying things I probably wouldn’thave thought to order. Highly recommend. Feels very homey and yet elegant. Read more
Delicious, high quality, super-fresh and seasonal food in a stylish yet unpretentious setting. The outdoor seating is very... atmospheric and though we only went inside for the restroom, I was very grateful for their COVID precautions keeping guests andstaff as safe as possible. The service was warm and thoughtful, the wine list delightful, and the prices very reasonable for thequality. A lovely spot to spend a summer evening! Read more
Dame is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Portland, and they have a great setup for outdoor dining, which I appreciate... because I love to be able to bring my sweet dog along to dinner. Truly the prettiest and tastiest Italian food in town. Whilehis meatballs are pretty much the best in town, it’s the salads and vegetable starters/sides that I crave the most. Read more
Wow y’all Dame is divine. The wine selection is off the charts. The food from Estes, arguably the best Italian cuisine in... Portland. No Saint Pizza is always slaying the game. They have made this such a safe space during Covid with their staff fullyvaccinated and checking vax cards to sit inside. But if you’re not comfortable being inside yet or don’t want to share yourhealth info, no problem!! There are so many nice, cute seating options outside! How excellent to have options! The staff iscute, knowledgeable and very sweet. I can’t rave about their customer service enough, they’re simply the best. Oh anddon’t sleep on the hot fresh doughnuts from Estes…you’re gonna want some. Read more
Omg. The focaccia (served with ricotta!) was absolutely splendid. Highly highly recommend the spicy squid ink pasta and mushroom... risotto. An absolute must try for Italian in Portland Read more