Photo ©John Valls
Ah romance. Candlelight, quiet conversation, flirting. That is my definition, but, judging from the list, many people have other criteria. I looked all the way back to our list from 2006, which was Alba Osteria, Alberta Oyster, Andina, Fenouil, Carlyle, Paley’s, Giorgio’s, Beast, Aquariva and Metrovino. Interesting that three of the restaurants have gone out of business. Based soley on romance, I can’t argue any of the choices, though I’m not sure I would think of OX as romantic. It is nice to see restaurants like DOC, Ned Ludd and Noisette getting some reader love.
Out of 554 votes:
1. Paley’s Place – 16.4% 1204 Northwest 21st Avenue Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 243-2403
2. Genoa Restaurant – 9% 2832 Southeast Belmont Street Portland, OR 97214 Map (503) 238-1464
3. Castagna – 5% 1752 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard Portland, OR 97214 Map (503) 231-7373
4. St. Jack – 4.3% (tie with DOC). 2039 Southeast Clinton Street Portland, OR 97202 Map (503) 360-1281
5. DOC – 4.3% 5519 NE 30th Avenue Portland, OR 97211 Map (503) 946-8592
6. Ned Ludd – 3925 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 Map (503) 288-6900
7. Andina – 1314 Northwest Glisan Street Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 228-9535
8. OX – 2225 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Portland, OR 97212 Map (503) 284-3366
9. Beast – 5425 Northeast 30th Avenue Portland, OR 97211 Map (503) 841-6968
10. Noisette – 1937 Northwest 23rd Place Portland, OR 97210 Map (503) 719-4599
garden girl says
St Jack – romantic??? One can barely hear a conversation, much less flirt. Way too loud and the seating isn’t as sexy as some of the other choices.
Food Dude says
Shows that the definition of romance is different to different people. I think a lot of it depends on your current situation. I’ve had incredibly romantic moments having a cup of coffee with someone in a noisy coffeehouse.
Spencer says
Hi, I’m 18 and I was looking for the most romantic place for my girlfriend and I for our 1yr anniversary. I checked out Paley’s and Genoa both online and I can’t decide which one I should do. Money is not an issue. Can someone please convince me which is better food wise. Both meat eaters and willing to try anything new. Thanks.