European restaurants in Portland
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Castagna
There's nothing common about chef Matthew Lightner's menu. The young, rising star transforms seasonal ingredients into works of art with surprising textures and flavors (think frozen wasabi ice and birch wood syrup). More familiar dishes grace the menu at the attached café.
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Bar Avignon
A romantic setting for snacky plates or real entrees, the kind of quiet café that makes you want to linger over a special bottle of wine at the bar or at sidewalk tables. Happy hour is a good way to get a taste for the place.
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Navarre
The kind of place that feels truly European: no frills, with a serious food focus. A paper-list menu lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes are fixed commodities. Expect a simple and truly delicious approach to crab cakes, lamb and roasted veggies. Weekend brunch is just as good.
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Clyde Common
Attached to the hip Ace Hotel, this spot is Euro-bistro-meets-cool-Scandinavian-chic. Be ready for communal tables, where you'll dig into pork liver terrine, whole grilled dorade or tagliatelle with veggies. Great wines by the glass and unique cocktails, which are churned out from the bar by expert hands.
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