Anubhav Jain
Excellent all-around. Possibly my new favorite spot in town!
I love fancy food and schmancy service.
Discovered this Spanish tapas spot down the street from where I live; at first glance seemed touristy and a little over priced, but I decided to walk in and try it anyway.
Oh Em Gee - it was amazing! The two things I got are standard in so many spots - squash soup and fried brussel sprouts, but these were layered with-flavor and so much depth, I ate very slowly to enjoy them as long as I could.
I’ve not been to a place that offers a vermouth flight. It’s my drink of choice ever since I went to Barcelona. So I immediately ordered that.
The service was very personable, friendly, while feeling top-notch.
Go here now!
Colleen Wright
I discovered Urdaneta years ago during Portland Dining Month and it is still, in my opinion, the best restaurant in town. The food is inspired, every time I go there's a new twist on a familiar dish. The flavors are out of this world and service is impeccable. It's like dining at a friend's house, one who is also an incredible artist in the kitchen. This is where I bring visiting friends and family when I want to showcase Portland's food scene. Just make sure to make a reservation, the place is popular and very small.
hjalmar fossi
This is a really cool dining experience! The food and staff are simply over the top. We ordered quite a few dishes and there really wasn't any duds. We didn't want any dessert, so they gave us a candle on an empty plate LOL (anniversary/birtday meal). Can't say enough good things. We went on a whim and I'm really glad we did. Looking forward to a return visit!
Colton Shaw
Holy smokes. This place is incredible.
We had the Bikini, Arroz Con Pato, Cordero, Porrusalda, Txangurro a la Donostiarra, Flan De Calabaza
I highly recommend the Flan De Calabaza to anyone. The Txangurro a la Donostiarra is fantastic too, but you REALLY have to like crab to enjoy it, which we did.
All in all, we were very full by the end and would come back again any day!
Tony Chan
We are a party of 6 on a Friday night. Reservation was at 5 pm and the restaurant was full by 530. Reservation is a must for bigger parties. The food was amazing. My favorite dishes were the foie gras and Jamon Y Melon.
Priya C
Pretty good meal, especially the pintxos! Creative food (especially the foie gras on the banana bread!) and beautiful space. Our server didn't ask our preferences for the vermouth flight and randomly came back with some even though we knew what we wanted to try, but otherwise good.
Sunzida Ferdous
Have been meaning to try this place for a while now and finally made it this weekend. Excellent food and lovely service. Morcilla (house made blood sausage with quail egg), Pulpo (grilled octopus), and the basque cheese cakes are must haves! The aerated truffle potato base in the pulpo was so delicious. Some other highlights are Mazamorra, the grilled peppers, and their off the menu Oregon shrimp tapas. Definitely my new favorite Spanish restaurant in town :)
Riley Francis
Get a reservation here now!! André will make your meal a perfectly tailored mellow-thrill ride. The enthusiasm we experienced from him and the whole team was simply intoxicating. OUTSTANDING cocktail alert…get the Marianito, you won’t regret it!!!! The whole meal was immersive and comforting. Would recommend this to any diner with an open mind looking for something soulful and fresh for the body and mind. Definitely coming back for those special date nights. 10/10
Pete Missona
Wow! Just wow! I’ve been to Spain and I hate to say it but the tapas and pinchos at Urdaneta blow them out of the water. This gem of a restaurant consistently puts out phenomenal food and service to boot. Do yourself a favor and order whatever the server reccomends. This was such a fantastic spot for my wife and I to have a date night. No meal here is complete without the burnt basque cheese cake, it is simply divine!!
lc
our server, andre, has made this (and my partner’s) dining experience among the top 5 experiences we’ve ever had at a restaurant, and baby we love to EAT!! I also never feel inclined to write a review, let alone add photos; but this was such a special meal that we’ll never forget.
we ordered the gilda 2.0, txangurro, jamon iberico de bellota, berenjena, pulpo a la brasa, and tarts de queso— all recommended by andre, and loved by us.
not once have I heard of this restaurant, and being born & raised in portland, I am upset I never have!! I will be recommending this place to all of my friends and giving special shout outs to our favorite server, andre.
If you’re reading this, you are loved!! happy two months of pride!! ♡
Eightty Bugg
We love Urdaneta, such a treat, rich and bursting with flavor, each dish is surprisingly different from the next, the menu has subtly changed over time, keeping around some of the more obvious favorites while including new unexpected combinations. That said rich is the word, we reserve this unique experience for our most discerning foodie friends, who can appreciate the intricate nuances and complicated (yet sublime) creations. Were I the owner I might add a 2nd menu with 3 sets of chefs suggestion in order... There def were flavors that I would have rather had before others since the dishes are so wildly different.... but as always a delightful adventure...
Debbie Devine Turner
Love, love love this place, definitely one of the best restaurants in Portland! The chef is always keeping it fresh and seasonal! Such creative dishes and every item on the plate has a purpose to complement each other. When I get to missing Spain � this place always brings me back!
Sierra Corbin
As a Basque person who has been to País Vasco, this was such an experience. The flavors were amazing, service was top-rate, including stories of Basque regions the wine is from, a special night for us! I’m putting this on my list of special occasion restaurants.
Katherine Schultz
Fantastic. We couldn't believe this was opening night. Everything was outstanding. The pan con tomate was garlicky, salty, tomatoey goodness on perfectly textured bread. The pintxos were all delightful, from the house-made chorizo to the Gilda with its perfect combination of oily boquerone, salty olive and pickly pepper on a pan con tomate "crouton". The tortilla española was among the best I've ever had, and with their own unique twist of spinach, Basque sheep cheese and piquillo aioli. (It was all I could do to refrain from licking that aioli off the plate when we were finished.) I love chipirones (baby squid) anyway, and the duo of fried tentacles and bodies stuffed with morcilla in ink sauce was the perfect way to showcase this product. So happy to be in walking distance of this place!!!
Annie Noble Stowe
Each bite was a divine and flavorful experience. All of the drinks paired nicely with the food thanks to the fabulous recommendations of our server. Overall this is one of my top dining recommendations for Portland. You will not be disappointed.
Natividad Ibarra
Absolutely the best pintxos/tapas in Portland! Javier and his staff treat you like friends not just customers. I have never been treated so well in a restaurant. I felt more like a guest in their home than a consumer in a restaurant. My new favorite place! Thank you again Urdanetapdx! See you soon!
Sandra Frank McBride
My son took me here for dinner. What a treat and wonderful experience. We tried a little of everything and loved it all. The staff was also a huge help in explaining what everything was. Each plate was beautifully set.
Jamali Kwabena
This is hands down one of the best restaurants i've ever been to. The food was mind blowing and the cocktails were eqaully amazing. I would like to thank the staff and more so the kitchen for giving me such a memorable birthday experience. # fivestardinning
Aura Petcu
What a special place. From the outstanding food to the personal 'feels like I'm in my family's kitchen' vibe to the excellent service--it was just incredible. We had our wonderful server pick out tapas for us and they kept coming until my dress was going to burst! So, so good! My favorites: the sheep cheese, the gazpacho shot, pan con tomate, and filete de culotte. I'm salivating just thinking about it. Cannot wait to go back.
David MacLaurin
My wife and I ate here for our anniversary and our waiter John led us on an amazing journey of stunning, exquisite dishes paired with some wonderful Spanish wine. Can't wait to go back and try new dishes along with our new found favorites.
Ida Svinth
The food are delicious. Excellent!!!! Should try the halibut and the pasta. Very Yummy. ..! :-)
The atmosphere is cozy and personable.
The server are very nice!!
The melon dessert is very good. I love. The taste, color and the presentation of the food is very good. Become my favorite dessert already! :-)
Congratulations to you Jael and Javier. Hope your dream come true. It was very nice to see you Jael!! Since 2008?? You looks gorgeous tonight.....
I'll definitely be back specially for the melon dessert!
Daron Deonier
Absolutely my best dining experience in Portland. The tapas are beautifully crafted- the flavors are innovative & yet have so much love in the dish you feel like your grandma cooked for you. �
Jeff Jarvis
What a great experience! Food was spectacular, the staff was super attentive and the owner Javier came over for a visit. We will be back again and again!!
Jan Zuckerman
We had our server, Aundre pick out our food and every single thing was delicious. We loved the open kitchen and warm and comfortable ambience. We will definitely return.
Jeniffer Tunay
We can't wait to return repeatedly, for the food and the gracious staff.
Jack Cluth
The food was excellent! Tasty, well presented, and creatively envisioned. I wasn't wild about the blood pudding (personal preference), but one of companions said it was excellent. Definitely worth it...I'd definitely go again.
Julie Barrett
The food was amazing!!! As a Basco in a city with no basque restaurants, from a town with a huge basque population and having visited the old country, this was a bit of home and the old country all in one sitting!
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