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| Cuisine | French, Italian | ||
| Hours | Main restaurant Wed-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm; cafe Tues-Thurs 11:30am-2pm and 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2pm and 5-11pm, Sun 5-9:30pm | ||
| Address | 1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd | ||
| Location | Southeast Portland | ||
| Reservations | Reservations highly recommended | ||
| Phone | 503/231-7373 | ||
| Web site | www.castagnarestaurant.com | ||
| Prices | Main dishes $23-$30, 3-course dinner $30; cafe main courses $11-$21 | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DISC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
Located on a rather nondescript stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard and much removed from the bustle of this boulevard's central commercial area, Castagna is a magnet for Portland foodies. Considering the less-than-stylish location and minimalist (though thoroughly designed) interior, it's obvious that the food's the thing here. Dishes tend toward simple preparations that allow the freshness of the ingredients to express themselves. Entrees such as sautéed black cod with celery root purée, coriander beurre blanc, and fried celery leaves sum up the dominant culinary aesthetic at this restaurant. In addition to the main dining room, there is an adjacent cafe serving much simpler and less expensive fare.
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