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Genoa
- Restaurants
- Portland, OR
About this business
FINE ITALIAN COOKING FIRST DAZZLED PORTLANDERS IN 1971, when restaurateur Michael Vidor opened Genoa restaurant on Southeast Belmont Street. Genoa introduced Portland to the cuisine of northern Italy with a two-hour long, seven-course, prix fixe meal experience. Genoa quickly earned a reputation as one of Portland’s premiere fine dining establishments. Simply put, it was the place for special occasions. The menu maintained its elaborate seven-course format until November 2008. From the beginning, Genoa sought out the f... read more
Location details
2832 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Editorial Review by Ivy Manning – Old standby draws tourists and special-occasion diners with multi-course Italian-inspired meals.
It's not what it used to be – We have been long time patrons of this Portland Landmark restaurant. We have regularly gone on NY Eve and other special occasions for a number of years, frequently accompanied by a large group. Our last visit was with a group of 8 people on Saturday Sept. 1st. The service was a disappointment to put it mildly. I have a crab allergy which we covered both when we made the reservation and when we confirmed the reservation, but I was served it anyway. It was a crab beignet and luckily my wife brough... read more
Best FOOD EVER IN PORTLAND – Went with a few friends a couple of weeks ago and had to write about it. First off the food is unreal. The artichokes three ways with cherries and balsamic that has been reduced and the whipped like cream is wonderful. The corn soup that is vegan and yet silky smooth and creamy is wonderful. We all fell in love with the agnolotti with braised and then grilled fresh bacon. The shaved porcini mushrooms were awesome. The fish were amazing. To finally have a choice at Genoa from three different fish ... read more
Major Disappointment. Resting on their laurels. Bickering waiter staff. – I've been to Genoa in Portland 3 times. The first two times were bliss. The third was pathetic. It's very clear Genoa has lost one of it's main chefs. It's not the inspired cuisine experience it used to be. I wouldn't pay even a 1/3 for what we got last night. And I didn't like the bickering waiter staff either. Really dissapointing. They've done more than rested on their laurels. They've sat down, taken a nap, and haven't woken up. Either Cafe Mingo, ... read more
Over Priced, Over Hyped – So after about a year of several of my friends raving about this place, we finally went to Genoa. We did $80, 7 course meal. The service was friendly and courteous, but that was about it. Took them 35-40min to bring out the first course and the evening went down hill real fast from there. Each and every course was very uninspiring, bland and if it had any flavor, it was a disastrous combination of several clashing ones. Most of us ordered either lamb or sturgeon for the entree course and once again ... read more
GENOA WELCOMES VEGANS – I am writing in response to the previous posting. To be fair, I will acknowledge that I am the GM of the restaurant. I was deeply saddened to hear that we were responsible for his most embarrassing night ever, but there are some other important things to note which were not included in the letter. Each time a guests calls, the first question we ask after the name and phone number is, "are there any dietary restrictions?" We are always proactive in accomodating any allergies or dietary needs -including... read more
Be specific about dietary restrictions – If you plan to eat at Genoa and are strictly vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian, or vegan, be very explicit with the reservations clerk as they will not prompt you for details. If the chef cannot accommodate your dietary restrictions exactly at the time you appear for your reservation, you will be asked to leave the restaurant. They do not serve anything less than a complete 7 course or a "mini" 4-course meal.
A delicious and intimate dining experience – I've been to Genoa only once, but it was a truly memorable experience. I will be going again next week. I was apprehensive at first about the fixed menu because I have a few dietary restrictions, but they were gracious and accommodating and had alternatives for the vegetarian, those with allergies, or the somewhat "picky-eater." The servers were attentive, but not overly - they were there when you needed them, they were well-educated with the menu and wine list, and never asked a ... read more
Surviving on reputation alone – Genoa is on track for serving authentic Italian, but it lacks in almost every trait that would make it a landmark restaurant, or must do experience. Whoever wrote the review "Best italian in PDX" is either biased, uneducated in great food, or got lucky (FYI...i'm from New York, and know what "REAL" Italian food tastes like). Beyond the furnishings, the servers, although very friendly, lack the flare to create great ambience. The food was incredibly average and the $63 bottle of chianti also un... read more
Frequently asked questions about Genoa
How is Genoa rated?
Genoa has a 4.5 star rating with 116 reviews.
When is Genoa open?
Genoa is closed now. It will open at 5:30 p.m.
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