The restaraunt has all the makings for a fine dining experience: interesting entrance (through the kitchen); small intimate setting; tasting menu; wonderful wine options; and a knowlegable courteous staff. The food did not meet our expectations (which, to be fair, were high). We selected the tasting menu, and there was not a single course that was memorable. One of the dishes--sardines draped over potatoes--was not only visually unappealing, but the smell was overwhelming...(and we're not lightweights.). The short ribs were so fatty that we found only two small bites of meat in the entire dish. The pasta dish was just good, not great--it lacked depth of flavor in the sauce. Perhaps we dined at the restaurant on a night when the chef was ""off""...but based on our experience, there are restaraunts in Portland with much more inspired food (Le Pigeon, for example). The staff was very good; and the wine pairing with the tasting menu was great. We won't return...but others have really enjoyed this location, so perhaps we merely were there on an off night?
Pros: Wine list; ambiance; service
Cons: food
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