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Traditional Italian Cuisine, Fine Wine, Amari - Grand Amari, Portland, OR

Grand Amari

4.7
4.7
149 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.
    Italian Family Feast Photo

  • Pasta Party

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    it's pasta party, imagine the pastabilities!
    Pasta Party Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 149 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

149 Reviews

  1. Edwin

    VIP

    Portland

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time at Grand Amari, Christmas Eve dinner! I've been meaning to visit for a while. From the time I walked in everyone was warm and friendly. All that translated well throughout the dinner. I was delighted with the menu options; food, drinks, dessert and spirits. Thank you so much!

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  2. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! All was great and the hotel is very cool. We will go back

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  3. Mary

    Portland

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I found the mushroom pasta to be unexceptional. It was claggy and not warm enough. The "vegetarian" version cost the same as the version with sausage, with no additional mushrooms added to compensate. The cocktails were unexceptional. I also find it offensive when restaurants force a 20% "service charge," also known as a forced tip, for every table, regardless of the size of the group. (There were three of us.) I'm always a 20% tipper by choice; when it is forced on me I will not return to the establishment doing it.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. katie

    VIP

    San Diego

    66 reviews

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Grand Amari is rated 4.7 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Grand Amari

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.
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