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Aquariva
- American
- Portland, OR
About this business
Nowhere else can you experience Italian cuisine the way it is at Aquariva. This River's Edge signature restaurant is one of the most unique dining destinations in Portland. Perched on the Willamette river bank, it presents an idyllic venue for romantic dinners, first dates, wedding receptions and even formal luncheons. The food is equally impressive with an Italian inspired menu highlighting dishes like Poached Dover Sole, Lamb Bolognese with Mint Tonnerelli Pasta, Celery Root Agnolotti and Foraged Wild Mushroom Risotto. Rob... read more
Location details
0455 SW Hamilton Ct, Portland, OR, 97239, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
Good food, but not good for special events – I head good things about Aquariva and it had a beautiful view, so we booked the place for our rehearsal dinner. I will start by saying the food was good and the view is beautiful. Not great, but good. Wine was very overpriced. However, there were some very unacceptable occurrences that night. The first was the wine. We wanted to bring our own wine, but it was going to cost $18/bottle for them to open it and a room rental fees (I will explain below). It was amazing how approximatel... read more
Avoid – Having heard wonderful things about Aquariva, our party of 6 decided to go on New Years Eve. Upon making reservations, my husband inquired about the menu for New Years and was told that we could have the choice between the Prixfix menu or the Casual Sunday menu. We all looked online and chose what we would be having before going out New Years. Upon arrival, we could not find parking and the "complimentary valet" was not well communicated with signs. After driving around, we had a member of our party go inside to ask ... read more
Our new favorite spot! – We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate our anniversay and since it was New Years Day, the selection seemed slim. On a whim, we called Aquariva, and we were pleasantly surprised to find it open for dinner. We read a review of New Year's Eve that was not positive, but since one of us had eaten lunch here and was impressed, we decided to give it a go. We were very pleased with not only the super service, but also the great meal and drinks. We had salmon, chicken, spinach salad, side of green bean... read more
Worst restaurant meal in memory – I fly to Portland often for work and usually stay down town but occasionally stay at the Avalon. After work I didn't feel like taking a cab to a restaurant so I walked to Aquariva next door. Big mistake. I ordered the flatiron steak with tomato-horseradish vinaigrette & arugula as well as a glass of cabernet and a side of mashed potatoes (didn't come with the steak). When it arrived I couldn't believe it; the steak was about the size of a silver dollar pankcake but sort of square. On two sid... read more
Very disappointing! – We were excited to check out Aquariva as the reviews were quite good and we were staying at the Avalon Hotel and Spa. We arrived on a Saturday night at about 8:30pm to find the entire place completely empty. We sat at the bar and were literally 2 of 4 patrons. There was not one single guest in the dining room. The bartender was friendly and helpful with the wine list which I found to be quite small for a 'wine bar'. Cold and stark is how I'd describe the decor - black and gray. I did notice some red dra... read more
First impressions last – We went for happy hour and were dissapointed. 3 out of the 8 beers on tap they were out of, the food was mediocre at best, tough chewy fries, bad crowd of business men and bar flys. Chef walking around not even smiling with a stern tough look to him. The dining room on a Tuesday night had 3 tables in it. Bad location? Concept? Too bad for them
We've been to this place a few times ever since its latest incarnation as AquaRiva, and every time have asked ourselves, "Why is this not the hottest restaurant in Portland?" The answer must be its off-the-beaten-track location, because everything else about it is fabulous. Tonight we sat outside on the banks of the Willamette River, with a view of the east side through the trees of Ross Island. The service was perfect; friendly and informative without being overbearing. The dishes were good to great, every one. Starting wit... read more
Dungeness crab pasta was AWESOME! – I'm a huge pasta fanatic, and am pretty picky. I had the dungeness crab pasta the other day and it was scrumptious! I loved it so much I've been craving it ever since. I personally think the decor is chic and the view is great as well.
Check your bill for suprises at the end – We loved the ambience, the view and the idea of a nice meal on the river front. The cocktails were disappointing, but the appetizers & entrees were great. Service was incredibly slow, but the beautiful views and good company we were in made it a tolerable pace. Was very disappointed at the end when a 20% gratuity was automatically billed to our table of 5. I actually liked our waitress and would have been inclined to tip her well, but for the restaurant to assume a 20% gratuity for o... read more
Frequently asked questions about Aquariva
How is Aquariva rated?
Aquariva has a 4.1 star rating with 52 reviews.
When is Aquariva open?
Aquariva is open now. It will close at 10:30 p.m.
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