Portland · Inner SE

Nostrana

Name: Nostrana
Address: Portland, OR, US
Price range: $$

#22 in PortlandItalian$$

Awards

4.5

What People Are Saying

“Nostrana has been on my list for a while. What a lovely experience. It's that elegant, thoughtful neighborhood place—a quiet achiever with plenty of awards. From the bread and olive oil to the wine pairings and pasta, everything was delightful. The...”

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Cathy Whims

Head Chef

Cathy Whims is the chef behind Nostrana, Portland's celebrated Italian restaurant. She has guided the restaurant to over 20 years of success and is recognized for her commitment to authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired cooking.

What to Order

Strozzapreti Ragù

The beef and pork ragù on handmade strozzapreti is the move. Pair it with something from the Chianti section of their serious wine list.

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