Caffe Mingo,

807 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209

"Finally got the chance to try Caffe Mingo and it was so good that we felt bad we didn't try it earlier. Caffe Mingo has such a cozy, chill atmosphere filled with cute decorations and comfortable lighting. This is the type of place you'd go to treat yourself for the week, with amazing staff, beautifully crafted and delicious food, and engaging cocktails. We really enjoyed everything about our dinner here at Caffe Mingo, it will undoubtedly be a new norm within our rotation! I highly recommend you go here and try the food, everything was amazing. The only thing that I wish could be improved is that the food didn't come out burning hot but that may just be due to the dishes we had and after 5-10 minutes it was all good. Amazing restaurant, treat yourself and go!"

"I would advise you to not get the pizza. Our server recommended it to us for some reason, and it was not good. Bland sauce, weird placement of toppings, and charred bits galore. If you are looking for a traditional pizza this is not it. While I finished it, it was because I felt bad due to the steep price, and it was not filling at all. I also had to tell someone not to take my plate as I was still eating."

"Oh my G—-d. This place is absolutely amazing. The starters: the burreta e pane and meatballs literally melted in our mouths. This was rich, delicious and filling. How did I not know about this place. If you want authentic Italian food that makes your mouth water… this is the place. The service has been literally top notch. Do they think I’m famous? Because I’m starting to feel like I am. Look at these ravioli in balsamic."

"We had a small wedding party there, about 12 people, and brought our own cake. They refrigerated the cake for us until after dinner, then brought it out with a candle on it before taking it back to the kitchen so they could serve it on individual plates. Class act, and the food was great."

"First, I would like to say that the service is fantastic. The staff is friendly, fun, accommodating, and they split plates at no charge. The menu is varied and great for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Also, they have their own parking, which is super convenient in that area! However, while I really wanted to like the food, I found it overly salty. I am not a huge fan of salt so I thought maybe it was just me, but that's not an issue I have in other restaurants, and the salt issue has been mentioned in previous reviews. Some of the flavors were also too strong. Too much cinnamon with the prunes, too much lavender with the panna cotta. I would recommend Caffe Mingo to fans of freshly made pasta and those who enjoy robust flavors, but I'm not sure I would come back again."