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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. |
Like a glove!!!! – Yeah, you say you know Italian food..... You need to take a closer look around S.E Portland. Genoa, a long standing restaurant in the Portland community is doning nothing but close to perfection. Some more thought should be put into dishes, the bones in your chicken must be taken out. They don't lend that much flavor to your dish (they aren't getting roasted the meat is). Some dishes make you work to hard for the result. Wine service is perfect (Love the no music part), it makes people talk. Wait staff is ... read more
romantic restaurant – My wife and I dined at Genoa for our 35th anniversary this week. We both found it to be very enjoyable and romantic. I would reccomend Genoa to anyone. The service is very attentive without being intrusive and I like the pre-fixe menu because it limits the work that you have to eat there freeing up time to spend with your party. Overall we had a very nice time and found it to be very relaxing.
Wonderful – I have dined at Genoa a few times and it has always offered me the finest dining experience and has elevated the happiness of my day. The food is fantastic and the service is the best of any restaurant in the city. Spending an evening at Genoa is quite a dining experience and not just "going out to eat". I applaud Genoa and am very glad that they are here for us to enjoy!
I'm so vain – This little restaurant takes itself so seriously it would be difficult not to laugh if the food wasn't so mediocre & frankly unitalian
A lost art – Genoa is more of an experience than a meal. Don't get me wrong, the food is fantastic, but it's the ambience you'll want to experience. For years I heard my (Italian) friends rave about Genoa, and now I know why. It's true old-school dining. With only two seatings each night, you're allowed to savor the meal, the wine, and the company. Authentic cuisine served with respect for the food, the chef and (most importantly) the diner. Don't rush or be rushed because once you're done, it's back to the American reality ... read more
Authentic Italian... – Their presentations could use some work, but this is the only place to get truly authentic dishes and one of the few places to experience the pleasure of a prix fixe menu. Great desserts. Great service. I do wish they would integrate the sitting room into the experience, though.
A Lovely Experience – Glad to see a few bad reviews, it keeps the management on their toes. The Genoa is easily one of the top 3 restaurants in pitiful Portland. Not to say that they're above having a bad night, however, they generally achieve their ambition and deserve their hype. For those who contributed scathing critiques: It's VERY difficult to take you seriously while reading your spelling errors! Stay away, please, I'll be able to get to my favorite table without having to navigate around you. For those who complain a... read more
Check please! – Such amazing reviews drew us to the restaurant. The dining room was splendid, warm rich and very comfortable. The servers were equally as warm and seemed well seasoned. However, it went downhill from there... The food was ok. Just ok. The dinner dragged on and on as small dishes of this and that came to our table. It was good, but not great. I have had more intersting Italian dishes in New York and Boston's North End (for a lot less $$$) Genoa---the essence of mediocrity
Wonderful!!!! – Most wonderful food, knowledgeable servers, absolutely perfect for a special occasion dinner.
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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