Vino Paradiso Wine Bar & Bstr

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417 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

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(503) 295-9536
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Vino Paradiso Wine Bar & Bstr - Portland, OR
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I have been going to Vino Paradiso for many years and the service has been consistently good. The staff there knows their wine. Pros: Great Service

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I agree with previous review.....the host slapped down our cheap looking menus and hardly gave us a smile all night. The wine was ok but overpriced. There is definately better w...

Great Atmosphere 4/8/2010

I have been going to Vino Paradiso for many years and the service has been consistently good. The staff there knows their wine. Pros: Great Service more
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observations 2/23/2010

observations, In reading some of the last reviews its clear that something is not right. I have to agree. The wine is fine, over priced but the food has drooped in quality. What I've noticed is that there is a new chef. Before when I was there it was chef Duncan (and the food was always grate) but now it is someone new. I think the change happened at the first of the year. And I am noticing that all of the bad reviews started about that time. Just in my observation the chef can really make the place along with the service and as of now both are lacking. Cons: lack of palish more
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Good wine lousey food tacky chef 1/15/2010

This place is a paradox great wine great ambience. Tithe food is horrible the open kitchen looks like something out of a subway sandwich shop.this place is more frustrating than disappointing you can see the potential. I've been here several times and will be back for the wine not for the food the chef is amateurish at best and should be in an open kitchen exposed to customers I saw several questionable moves. I had a different experience from the bartender I thought he was professional and pleasent all in all good for a glass of wine stay clear of the food more
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ummmm, ok??? 1/3/2009

I agree with previous review.....the host slapped down our cheap looking menus and hardly gave us a smile all night. The wine was ok but overpriced. There is definately better wine bars out there. Pros: good location Cons: unfriendly service more
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Vino Paradiso is Something Special 10/15/2008

We've been going to Vino Paradiso for over a year now, sometimes once a week, sometimes once a month. more
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Great Wine Bar and Great Choices 10/13/2008

I've been frequenting this wine bar for a couple of years, it was the first wine bar I went to when I moved here. Consistency is always what I look for and that's why I keep coming back. Great attention to the wine list (variety, not just your northwest choices), always something new on the menu, sit at the bar and ask great questions of the team and get to learn about and taste fantastic wines. The food is good portions (not huge, not small) and complements the tasting. Bring friends and hang out in the back corner for some privacy or chill out after work. Love this place of all the wine bars in Portland. Pros: Variety of Wine from around the world Cons: Parking more
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Wonderful Experience 10/6/2008

Truly a wonderful experience! This is much more than a wine bar! We stopped by Vino Paradiso while waiting for another couple for dinner. We were so impressed with their dinner menu we changed our plans and stayed. The meal was awesome; we enjoyed strong Italian flavors in everything. My husband ordered the duck, it was prepared perfectly. I stuck with risotto and a wonderful Chardonnay. The most impressive part of the dinner was the bill. Completely reasonable and the service was extraordinary. I highly recommend Vino Paradiso over any other wine bar in town and better yet try the dinners. You won?t be disappointed. Pros: Price, Experience, Service, Flavors Cons: Parking...it's in the Pearl more
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So Disappointed 10/17/2007

Okay, I could understand the dismay if I showed 10 minutes before closing- but not two hours. Pros: Wine was great. Cons: Service stank, ""food"" was a joke. more
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I like it 8/28/2007

Nice, quiet place with a good wine selection, nice ambience & friendly servers. Unlike other spots in the pearl, this place doesn't seem to attract all the doucheturds that wander around in the pearl most of the time so I'm loving it even more. Pros: Good wine selection. Reasonable prices. Nice ambience. more
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""The Best Day in My Life"" 8/24/2007

I planned my husband's birthday party at Vino Paradiso. I talked with Tim and others about the menu and wine selection (I don't know much about wine, so I left it to the staff). Everything was perfect!!! The backroom was big enough for about 40 guests who showed up and the food was amazing (buffet style). They even got a birthday cake with his name and candles on. From the initial phone conversation to handling the final bill, everything was done professionally and with grace. The pricing was clear from the beginning, so there was no hidden charge and it stayed within the budget as well. My husband later told me that it was THE best day in his life. We had such a wonderful time and we owe it to the staff at Vino Paradiso. Pros: Staff, food, wine, ambience more
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Great wine tour 12/22/2006

We had a winery tour organized by Timothy, and it was incredible. He took care of all the plannning, including lunch reservations, and we visited some wineries we wouldn't have otherwise. I highly recommend doing wine country this way - so relaxing to have a driver who knows where he's going! Very professional, reasonably priced, and so much fun! Pros: Wonderful service, great organization of a custom tour package more
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Best Wine Bar! 5/15/2006

They have a really great selection of wines, in all price ranges. Their chef Matt cooks the most incredible food ever! They have monthly wine dinners that are a must to go to and very reasonably priced. Everyone that works there is so nice!! I try to tell everyone I know about this place. Love it!! Pros: staff, food, ambiance more
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Fantastic Wine Bar! 5/4/2006

My partner and I dropped in before seeing a film. We had the most amazing time! Our server was super friendly, and made a great recommendation on a bottle of wine that paired nicely with our meal. Our main course was delicious! The Kobe Beef and Pork Tenderloin are outstanding! Overall, we had a wonderful time and will return soon. Pros: Amazing food!, Friendly Bartenders, Live Music Cons: Not great for kids. more
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No-nonsense Warm Elegance 4/30/2006

Great choices for wine; warm and attractive; thought provoking art; clever on every stem. Pros: Formally casual, Great atmosphere more
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TOTALLY UNIQUE 4/17/2006

I just got home from the most awesome restaurant experience in memory. I'm not joking! I've been hearing about Vino Paradiso and how cool it is, and finally checked it out. From the minute I walked in the door, I felt so comfortable, and the waitress made me feel like I was just the person she wanted to see, ya know? I love that. It turns out that they have a killer dinner menu, which I didn't know about, and their wine selection spans the globe, literally. Being in the Pearl District, you'd expect high prices, but most of their wines by the glass are inexpensive, but not low end. You have to see this place to believe it, there's nothing like it in P-Town. Oh, and it was a cool spot for a date, too. Pros: friendly service, unique decor, good prices more
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FINALLY! 4/6/2006

You have to see this place to believe it! I doubt anyone can use the words ""modern"" and ""warm"" in the same sentence when describing any other place on the West Coast, but this place is just that. I seriously can't find anything negative to say about the wine list, the service, the dinner menu, the art show, or the prices. Finally, the perfect place for wine and food lovers in a killer location! Check it out. Oh, and they have 50% bottles of wine during happy hour. Pros: ambience, service, happy hour more
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best wine bar in portland 1/24/2006

The wine list is impressive but the food and the service is the best of any wine bar I've ever been. The staff is sooo friendly and fun, not to mention good looking. You can just tell they are having fun and it rubs off on the customers. Great location too in the Pearl but it doesn't get the annoying types, its a very casual and cozy atmosphere. This could be the the new hot spot in town. Pros: wine list, service, great food more
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relaxed but sophisticated 1/3/2006

With a huge, well-crafted wine list, and a small, but tasty food menu, Vino Paradiso is an excellent antidote to the over-priced, under-lit places that crowd the Pearl these days. Highly recommended! more
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Upbeat and Modern 12/19/2005

Most wine bars around Pdx seem stuffy. But this place is a like a breath of fresh air. The deserts are divine, the staff is great and the decor is perfect for livening up the droll winter. It's fun and hip and with Django type live music certain nights, it's a good time. more
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Fabulously Casual in the Pearl 9/3/2005

The first impression upon walking in the door ,"" Very ""Sex in the City"". I could picture the girls gossiping over a bottle of wine and some delicious penne pasta here. Bright, mid-century mod decor. Really cool wine cellar. Delicious food - unusual selection. Wine by the glass starts at a very reasonable price. Knowledgeable staff. Some really cool artwork - changes monthly. Check out the First WEDNESDAY artist reception every month with complimentary hors d' oeuerves! No one does that anymore! Pros: Great atmoshere!, Great wine, good food more
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  • In Short
    Funky hues and modern decor make Vino Paradiso an inviting space for wine lovers of all sorts to enjoy a bottle of wine from the striking cellar that splits the bar in two. This...

  • 9/21/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Pearl, Neighbors West - Northwest
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