Portland's Best International Tables
Portland punches well above its weight for global cooking. Whether you want French bistro craft, Italian freshness, or South American fire, the city delivers. Here are four spots worth going out of your way for.
Sit-Down Destinations
- Le Pigeon — An intimate room that earns every bit of its reputation. The beef bourguignon is the real draw: deeply braised, richly sauced, exactly what French comfort food should be.
- Piattino — Built for a leisurely lunch. The fettuccine with pesto and poached egg is deceptively simple and genuinely brilliant — the kind of dish that turns a quick bite into a proper afternoon.
- Epif — Portland's best case for South American cooking. Crispy empanadas and bright, citrus-forward ceviche; both are outstanding.
If You Want Light Bites or Good Drinks
- Laughing Planet Café — The courtyard seating alone makes it worth stopping for. Order the burritos; they're better than any quick-eat has a right to be.
- The Solo Club — Less about the food, more about the end-of-day wind-down. A strong cocktail list and solid bar snacks make it a reliable last stop.
Portland's international food scene rewards the curious — skip the obvious and let these neighborhoods surprise you.