Nean Péng
I 100% will be returning. Food was amazing, I could totally tell they use high quality ingredients. The olive oil that came with the bread tasted so amazing, I can't even put it into words. The atmosphere was super chill.
Ari El
The restaurant was cozy and the lighting was nicely dimmed. The servers and staff were friendly and super easy to talk too! Made the experience much more relaxed.
Food for a couple (we were hungry).
1 - Sauteed Mussels
1 - Carina's garlic bread
1 - Beet Salad
1 - Appetizer of the goat cheese ravioli
1 - The special of the day (pesto pasta)
1 - Dessert the Panna Cotta
2 - Orders of Earl Grey tea.
The portion to the flavors were spot on. I will definitely come back. Worth it! :) Highly recommend this place. I was constantly surprised with each dish.
Yulily
11/20/2022
The large restaurant is lively and bustling, but there is a quiet and cozy room to the left of the entrance that is a nice contrast to both. We enjoyed our meal in the cosy one, calm room. It was happy hour, so we enjoyed some of the appetizers at reasonable prices and the flatbreads and lasagna were very good. My husband especially liked the Flatbreads. The food was all very tasty and well presented, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff were all attentive and pleasant. I would definitely visit here again when I want to enjoy dinner in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.😊✨
03/04/2023
We had dinner in the cozy room again. My husband had the wine 🍷 and I had the Fragola🍸 because I enjoyed the cocktail I had last time. We had Steak Bites, Mussels Sauteed, Piri Piri Prawn, Uncle Vittorio's Pork Ragu and Pizza Bianca. We were seated in the back and the staff was very attentive, always asking if we were missing anything and decorating our desserts with birthday decorations. 🎂
Natalia Weyhrich
Delicious food. Beautifully plated. I wish the "seafood dishes" had more than the one entree. Proof of vaccination is required for indoor seating and reservations are highly recommended. The outdoor seating was very nice, covered, and heated and outdoor staff was very attentive. Also picture of the bathroom toilet because the seat is broken. Add 20 min to find parking and get to the restaurant once you're there. Wonderful dining experience though.
Elissa D
Our dinner at Carina Lounge was absolutely chefs kiss! From the service (top notch) to the mussels, the goat cheese ravioli to the the beet salad, and finally the tiramisu- our mouths went on adventure last night and it was truly a flavor explosion for the ages! You can honestly taste that the food is made with love- we cannot wait to come back. Thank you Alex and team- you are amazing!
Lesley Painter
Carina is the best! From excellent, attentive staff to homemade pasta and expertly crafted cocktails— you can’t go wrong! Our favorite local restaurant.
Evan H
Met a couple of friends for dinner here. It was my first time visiting this restaurant.
The food was good and the service was excellent. The happy hour menu had a wide variety of items so we ordered our entire meal from the small plates menu. We had steak bites, chicken, prosciutto, clams, bread, cauliflower and ravioli among other things. Definitely would recommend the clams and brussel sprouts. Those were our favorites.
Prices were decent and the portions were fair. I enjoyed sitting by the window, watching the ppl walking by, while feeling the warmth of the sun on one of the few sunny days in March.
Would definitely recommend checking this trendy place out.
Masha Sorokina
Pleasant atmosphere, good Italian food, especially pork ragu and goat cheese ravioli. It might be best to get goat ravioli as a small plate to share as it may be too heavy for a full meal on its own. Great cocktails and wine selection. We’ll definitely be back!
Ben C
I made reservations several days in advance to eat here for a party of 3. Food was delicious! Not pictured are the goat cheese ravioli and deep fried cauliflower appetizers which didn't stand much of a chance with the 3 of us. Gone in minutes! For entrees I had the prime bavette steak, medium rare, which was cooked perfectly. The mushroom glaze and mash made the dish complete. Other meals pictured are the seared salmon with risotto and a pasta pork dish. Definitely would go back, only with reservations. The space is small but cozy. They have a 20 spot parking lot around the building otherwise parking on 21st is a crapshoot!
The Maloneys
Absolutely amazing! The steak bites were so juicy and tender, the flat bread made in house. Cocktails were magnificent. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would!
S K
I've eaten here several times. The menu has great meat and pasta options. The steak has consistently been a good meal here. The atmosphere is a nice blend of casual and classy. Servers are great at what they do.
Mimsie LeMar
James Beard would have been inspired! Wow... true heart runs thru the core of the restaurant in every way... from service to presentation. The hostess Alex will do her best to accommodate your seating, you will be greeted with grace. And Oh The Chef Michael Waters creates foods to fill your soul and he is such an inspirational soul. The flat bread had amazing crust and was served with fresh pesto and caper marinara off the charts and homemade, tell me what other flatbreads you've had with whole garlic cloves and fresh sauces. Michael brings the best of Oregons fresh produce together with an understanding and knowledge of culinary skills to delight your senses. I was just brought an amazing chocolate cake with decadent chocolate frosting and fresh berries, what a flavor... The bartenders Casey and Austin are really kind as is everyone there... they made one of the best cocktails I have had all year Naked and Famous... Wow. A true experience that leaves your heart and senses raised and fulfilled. I will be back again and again!
Oh and yes for your dining pleasure they do have a patio and outdoor seating🙂
J Wu
One of our favorite finds in Portland. They were able to accommodate a large party (10 of us) for my in-law's 50th anniversary. Highly recommend the Italian Mule. Our favorite appetizer is the flatbread with the dipping sauces that are so good. We enjoyed the fritto misto and the octopus. Desserts were also excellent. Don't miss the small parking lot!
Julie Taeko
Absolutely loved it! We got the delicious carina salad with dressing on the side which was a good idea as it was a bit citrusy. And we also had the absolutely amazing pasta malfatti “badly made” — highly recommend. That was our favorite dish. We also got the angel hair pasta dish which was really good when mixed with the pasta malfatti.
Cara Jamison
Food was good, service was good, prices were good for the items on the menu. We order caesar salad and fritto misto to start. Salad was very big while the portion on the fritto misto was good in size it is heavy on the vegetables and not very much calamari.
I had spaghetti and meatballs which was a generous portion and had good flavor.
It was very busy and we were able to get a table inside. Although our server was busy many other staff members seemed to be helping and stopped by and checked in often. This is my 3rd visit here and my favorite meal I have had here.
Elizabeth Prager
I ❤️ Carina Lounge so very much I will dine solo and they are always accommodating. Cocktails are just original enough and the cuisine is top notch. I'd tell you my fav , but they might run out next time I'm there, lol! KIDding...Goat cheese ravioli is truly divine.
John Cacka
We came in to try the pizza week special, which unfortunately they were out of for the day. We got one of their regular pizza options and a small plate which were both delicious. We also had a flourless chocolate cake with ganache (pictured).
Andrew Vander Stoep
What a wonderful find in downtown Portland. Great staff and a beautiful restaurant. Me and my wife had cocktails and made a dinner out of their small plate offerings(tapas).
Everything we tried was top notch but the Gremolata steak bites and the sautéed mussels with Chilli cream were beyond phenomenal.
I need to create more things to do In Portland just so we can come back.
Great job to everyone involved in making such a great dinning experience for me and my wife.
Thanks Carina lounge we will be back!
kyle baker
We were originally trying to have dinner at a nearby restaurant but after a 90 minute quoted wait time we decided to try Carina Lounge. My oh my am I glad we did. I’ve spent a lot of time in Northern Italy and have grown to appreciate the food and wines of the region. Though this isn’t necessarily a northern Italian establishment, there are definitely inspirations in the food and the wine list is very extensive. We started by ordering a nice Barolo and charcuterie board (fantastic and really recommend...though I do wish the cheese servings were larger). We then shared the pork ragu and the Piedmontese steak with veal Demi glaze. The pasta was so incredibly flavorful that we expressed our love of it after each bite. Similarly, the steak was so tender and the sauce was delectable. We finished with the fresh fruit panna cotta and espresso which was delicious but was not really panna cotta (more of a custard or pudding). Lastly, the gastric service from our friendly, funny and attentive server was a big part of our experience. Can’t wait to return.
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