Grand Amari

4.7

146 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Grand Amari is a traditional Italian dining destination inspired by the food traditions of Italy, fine Italian wine, and amaro. We are working with pasture raised proteins, seasonal local organic produce, and highlighting the quality of handmade products. Simplicity and care in our approach is key. Start your evening off by perusing our extensive wine list while enjoying a platter of scallop crudo with a glass of grower Champagne. Follow that with our delicate handmade agnolotti or squid ink bucatini, then indulge in grass fed bistecca alla fiorentina or salt crusted branzino. Don't forget to get a bottle of Barolo with your bistecca! Wrap up your dinner with an array of Italian desserts and our indulgent amaro cart and menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 894-8135
Website
http://www.grandamaripdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Katie Roe
Catering
If you're looking for an in-home Italian feast, or a business meal for the office, or a fun outdoor park gathering we can provide catering for your group! Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.
Private party facilities
Grand Amari and Little Bitter Bar are available for private groups large and small. We have easy to navigate options and all price points and will accommodate special requests include custom menus just for your group. Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.

Location
509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214-2214
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
SE Grand Avenue and SE Stark Ave, at Grand Stark hotel. Valet available.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Italian Family Feast
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
A feast for all.
Pasta Party
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
it's pasta party, imagine the pastabilities!

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Great for fine wines
Portland
Good for special occasions
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grand Amari offers an exceptional Italian dining experience at the Grand Stark Hotel. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "exceptional service," with highlights including homemade pasta and a "fantastic" wine selection. The ambience is elegant, and the attentive staff, especially knowledgeable in Italian wines, enhances the dining experience.

146 Reviews

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Sudhir
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent We had the trout with rabbit pappardelle. Both dishes were excellent. Kat was our hostess and was very well informed about Italian cuisine and wine. We will be back soon.
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gretchen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it. food was well prepared, well considered, layered flavors, good textures. pastas were plush and exquisite. Service was particularly good and the Sommelier was best in class - experienced, well studied, bright and thoughtful . Beautifully paired the wines with every step of our meal. Totally recommend.
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katie
San Diego
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional in all categories . WOW ! Short ribs and handmade pasta filled with fresh squash and topped with a pork ragú topped our pallets into gear. So, so well prepared. Evan , waitstaff and Katherine ,wine specialist ; provided complete extraordinary service ! Thank you , Gran Amari for another spectacular experience !
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Elin
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great and we were recommended a wonderful bottle of wine to accompany our dinner. Fabulous time!
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marc
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An extremely good restaurant that is under the radar. Great service, great food. Excellent Italian wines. Portland has many great spots to eat, and we've been to most, but since finding this gem, we've come back often.
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Stewart
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. More like being in Italy than Americans version of Italian food. And probably the best tomorrow selection I’ve seen any restaurant or bar in the US.
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Marsha
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find. We will be back. Food, wine and service were wonderful!
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Cheyenne
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mind-blowing Italian. Unique and super delicious. Great staff!
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debbie
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful experience, great staff and very beautiful inside
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nadav
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The room itself is beautiful, the food well executed- delicious really, but something about the acoustics or the ambiance of the place or something made it feel cold/empty even though there were plenty of people dining and the lighting was perfect. Our server and everyone on staff was outstanding. Hard to put a finger on why the vibe was slightly off since the room was so aesthetically appealing on a visual level. Great meal though. I’ll definitely be back!
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FAQs

Grand Amari is rated 4.7 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214-2214

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SE Grand Avenue and SE Stark Ave, at Grand Stark hotel. Valet available.
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Katie Roe
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.grandamaripdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 894-8135
Catering
If you're looking for an in-home Italian feast, or a business meal for the office, or a fun outdoor park gathering we can provide catering for your group! Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.
Private party facilities
Grand Amari and Little Bitter Bar are available for private groups large and small. We have easy to navigate options and all price points and will accommodate special requests include custom menus just for your group. Email info@grandamaripdx.com for details.

Grand Amari

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Italian Family Feast

Pasta Party

Menu

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Grand Amari restaurant rated?

Is Grand Amari currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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