Iorio Restaurant

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912 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

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(503) 445-4716
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Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
Iorio Restaurant - Portland, OR
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Best

It's a Best of Citysearch for good reason!! Simply the best!

Worst

Booked with reservation with colleagues based on it being rated Best in Portland...The service was great, but the food was a huge disappointment. The calamari was great, fresh an...

Wonderful Tastes! 7/7/2007

Absolutely wonderful mixture of flavors and textures. Everyone in my party was more than impressed with their dinners (definitely start with the tender calamari) and the attentive service. The only downfall was the noise level ... I was expecting a subdued ambiance that held up to the rating of being one of Portland's romantic dining spots, and instead got something more catering to the young date crowd with the piped in music a tad too loud for dinner conversation. Don't get me wrong - I will be returning time and time again, but now I know what to expect. Pros: Service Cons: Noise Level more

GREAT 7/6/2007

We found this place thru city search and we were not disappointed. Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service. We will definitely go back to this spot and will be recommending it to our friends. more

GREAT 7/6/2007

We found this place thru city search and we were not disappointed. Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service. We will definitely go back to this spot and will be recommending it to our friends. more

GREAT 7/5/2007

We found this place thru city search and we were not disappointed. Great food, great atmosphere and excellent service. We will definitely go back to this spot and will be recommending it to our friends. more

Fantastic Food, impeccable service, warm and inviting, romantic yet family friendly! All around great place!!! 7/1/2007

I had read the reviews and was excited to try Iorio. We had to cancel reservations twice so I was a little worried that I would be disapointed due to anticipation. I couldn't have been more wrong! We arrived a little early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The ambience was inviting, an open dining room with just the right amount of tables so you don't feel cramped. Not too loud, and family friendly. The food was divine! The toasted foccacia with organic squash and garbanzo bean puree topped with roasted garlic and shaved parm yummy. We ordered the Calamari with cornmeal crust, preserved lemon aioli and serrano chili vinegar. It was tender, warm and I loved the serrano chili vinegar for dipping - great combination of flavors. I had the Beet salad with dolce gorgonzola - very well prepared and delightful tasting. My wife had the Iorio whole romaine leaf Caesar - simple and tasty. For dinner I had the Casarecci - Fresh hand-rolled pasta and Manila clams in a garlic cream sauce with kale and chili flake - the pasta was perfect and the clams were tasty - overall, not too heavy as cream sauce so often is. My wife ordered the Catch of the Day - smoked salmon and sea scallops over orecchiette pasta. Great tasting! For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake with crema gelato and the chef's special strawberry cake with strawberry gelato. Both were decadent! Service was impeccable. Stephen was friendly, knew the menu and easily made recomendations for wine pairings. When Stephen was busy with another table, another server would step in and make sure our water was full, or clear a place setting before the next course. Chris, the chef, and his wife visited our table and chatted with us - what a nice touch! Overall, our evening was a great experience! We never felt rushed. Chris, Hilary, Stephen and the rest of the staff made us feel welcomed and part of the family! We will be back many times with all of our friends! Pros: Service, Ambience, Food, Presentation, EVERYTHING!!! Cons: I had to stop eating! more

Fantastic Food, impeccable service, warm and inviting, romantic yet family friendly! All around great place!!! 7/1/2007

I had read the reviews and was excited to try Iorio. We had to cancel reservations twice so I was a little worried that I would be disapointed due to anticipation. I couldn't have been more wrong! We arrived a little early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The ambience was inviting, an open dining room with just the right amount of tables so you don't feel cramped. Not too loud, and family friendly. Pros: Service, Ambience, Food, Presentation, EVERYTHING!!! Cons: I had to stop eating! more

Fantastic Food, impeccable service, warm and inviting, romantic yet family friendly! All around great place!!! 6/30/2007

I had read the reviews and was excited to try Iorio. We had to cancel reservations twice so I was a little worried that I would be disapointed due to anticipation. I couldn't have been more wrong! We arrived a little early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The ambience was inviting, an open dining room with just the right amount of tables so you don't feel cramped. Not too loud, and family friendly. The food was divine! The toasted foccacia with organic squash and garbanzo bean puree topped with roasted garlic and shaved parm yummy. We ordered the Calamari with cornmeal crust, preserved lemon aioli and serrano chili vinegar. It was tender, warm and I loved the serrano chili vinegar for dipping - great combination of flavors. I had the Beet salad with dolce gorgonzola - very well prepared and delightful tasting. My wife had the Iorio whole romaine leaf Caesar - simple and tasty. For dinner I had the Casarecci - Fresh hand-rolled pasta and Manila clams in a garlic cream sauce with kale and chili flake - the pasta was perfect and the clams were tasty - overall, not too heavy as cream sauce so often is. My wife ordered the Catch of the Day - smoked salmon and sea scallops over orecchiette pasta. Great tasting! For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake with crema gelato and the chef's special strawberry cake with strawberry gelato. Both were decadent! Service was impeccable. Stephen was friendly, knew the menu and easily made recomendations for wine pairings. When Stephen was busy with another table, another server would step in and make sure our water was full, or clear a place setting before the next course. Chris, the chef, and his wife visited our table and chatted with us - what a nice touch! Overall, our evening was a great experience! We never felt rushed. Chris, Hilary, Stephen and the rest of the staff made us feel welcomed and part of the family! We will be back many times with all of our friends! Pros: Service, Ambience, Food, Presentation, EVERYTHING!!! Cons: I had to stop eating! more

Ok, here too .... 5/28/2007

The food was good but not as everyone described it. I was looking for a great Italian dinner - it didn't quite meet my expectations. The service was great - the calamari was yummy and would recommend having that. Would I go back? Not any time soon. Pros: Ambience Cons: Food was OK more

Ok, here too .... 5/28/2007

The food was good but not as everyone described it. I was looking for a great Italian dinner - it didn't quite meet my expectations. The service was great - the calamari was yummy and would recommend having that. Would I go back? Not any time soon. Pros: Ambience Cons: Food was OK more

Ok, here too .... 5/27/2007

The food was good but not as everyone described it. I was looking for a great Italian dinner - it didn't quite meet my expectations. The service was great - the calamari was yummy and would recommend having that. Would I go back? Not any time soon. Pros: Ambience Cons: Food was OK more

ok.... 5/10/2007

Went to Iorio for my birthday. After reading reviews, I was excited to check it out. Was somewhat dissapointed....prices are not what is on website, service is ok, food is ok. Bread is awesome! Pros: Ambiance Cons: price, service more

ok.... 5/10/2007

Went to Iorio for my birthday. After reading reviews, I was excited to check it out. Was somewhat dissapointed....prices are not what is on website, service is ok, food is ok. Bread is awesome! Pros: Ambiance Cons: price, service more

ok.... 5/9/2007

Went to Iorio for my birthday. After reading reviews, I was excited to check it out. Was somewhat dissapointed....prices are not what is on website, service is ok, food is ok. Bread is awesome! Pros: Ambiance Cons: price, service more

One of the best meals I have ever had 4/30/2007

Iorio's floored me with their food! They really know what they're doing at this place. Tender calamari, pillow-soft gnocci, rich lamb pasta. My partner had the pork rib with quinoa and green beans and it was also divine. We shared a perfectly done salad and were stuffed by the time the cannolli arrived. Punctual, pleasant service too. Will we be back sooner than later and we're telling everyone to try it! One of Portland's best without a shadow of a doubt. Pros: Food, service Cons: None more

One of the best meals I have ever had 4/30/2007

Iorio's floored me with their food! They really know what they're doing at this place. Tender calamari, pillow-soft gnocci, rich lamb pasta. My partner had the pork rib with quinoa and green beans and it was also divine. We shared a perfectly done salad and were stuffed by the time the cannolli arrived. Punctual, pleasant service too. Will we be back sooner than later and we're telling everyone to try it! One of Portland's best without a shadow of a doubt. Pros: Food, service more

One of the best meals I have ever had 4/29/2007

Iorio's floored me with their food! They really know what they're doing at this place. Tender calamari, pillow-soft gnocci, rich lamb pasta. My partner had the pork rib with quinoa and green beans and it was also divine. We shared a perfectly done salad and were stuffed by the time the cannolli arrived. Punctual, pleasant service too. Will we be back sooner than later and we're telling everyone to try it! One of Portland's best without a shadow of a doubt. Pros: Food, service Cons: None more

Administrative details lacking 4/23/2007

We went here for the first time last Friday. The atmosphere is nice, however, I would not rate it "romantic". The tables are fairly close together. The chickpea salad and pumpkin spread where OUTSTANDING. We then ordered the gnocchi and it was even better. I believe these 3 items eclipsed the main entrees, unfortunately. My husband had the chef's choice (flat iron steak) and the portion was very small and he said it was "okay." I ordered the Lamb Ragout Tagliatelle. It was good, but not as good as the appetizer. The service was incredibly slow and disorganized. Our waiter couldn't even remember what we ordered at the end and I had to tell him. It seems that they could do well with another wait staff to seat, run credit cards, fill water, clear tables. They seemed very understaffed and they could turn tables over MUCH faster. We saw 3 people who were waiting - get up and leave. The tables were not being turned over in a timely matter. We asked for more bread twice and finally received it when we were almost done w/our entrees. I hope the administrative details don't sink this restaurant. Pros: Appetizers Cons: Service more

Administrative details lacking 4/23/2007

We went here for the first time last Friday. The atmosphere is nice, however, I would not rate it ""romantic"". The tables are fairly close together. The chickpea salad and pumpkin spread where OUTSTANDING. We then ordered the gnocchi and it was even better. I believe these 3 items eclipsed the main entrees, unfortunately. My husband had the chef's choice (flat iron steak) and the portion was very small and he said it was ""okay."" I ordered the Lamb Ragout Tagliatelle. It was good, but not as good as the appetizer. The service was incredibly slow and disorganized. Our waiter couldn't even remember what we ordered at the end and I had to tell him. It seems that they could do well with another wait staff to seat, run credit cards, fill water, clear tables. They seemed very understaffed and they could turn tables over MUCH faster. We saw 3 people who were waiting - get up and leave. The tables were not being turned over in a timely matter. We asked for more bread twice and finally received it when we were almost done w/our entrees. I hope the administrative details don't sink this restaurant. Pros: Appetizers Cons: Service more

Administrative details lacking 4/22/2007

We went here for the first time last Friday. The atmosphere is nice, however, I would not rate it "romantic". The tables are fairly close together. The chickpea salad and pumpkin spread where OUTSTANDING. We then ordered the gnocchi and it was even better. I believe these 3 items eclipsed the main entrees, unfortunately. My husband had the chef's choice (flat iron steak) and the portion was very small and he said it was "okay." I ordered the Lamb Ragout Tagliatelle. It was good, but not as good as the appetizer. The service was incredibly slow and disorganized. Our waiter couldn't even remember what we ordered at the end and I had to tell him. It seems that they could do well with another wait staff to seat, run credit cards, fill water, clear tables. They seemed very understaffed and they could turn tables over MUCH faster. We saw 3 people who were waiting - get up and leave. The tables were not being turned over in a timely matter. We asked for more bread twice and finally received it when we were almost done w/our entrees. I hope the administrative details don't sink this restaurant. Pros: Appetizers Cons: Service more

Great All Around place 4/7/2007

From the moment we walked in, we had outstanding service. My husband and I sat at the bar while we were waiting for our table. It was so comfortable there, that after sharing a bottle of wine and some great gnochi and squash appetizers, we decided to finish our meal there. The roasted chicken was outstanding and the pasta tasted great and was fresh. We felt very pampered there and all of the staff was very attentive, while at the same time leaving us our space. I highly recommend it here and can't wait until we go back! more
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Owner Message
  • Renowned for elegant meals with reasonable prices, this family friendly Italian dining spot tucked away in SE uses organic and locally-grown produce and sustainable meats.

    Named Portland's "People's Choice Chef" 2010, Chef Chris Thompson offers NW seasonal seafood favorites such as Oregon Razor clams, and mouth watering cornmeal crusted calamari.

Additional information
  • Hours: Wed-Sun: 5pm-9pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Hosford - Abernethy
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