Carina Lounge

Visited Carina Lounge for the first time and had a fantastic experience. We shared a few small plates to try a variety of dishes—highly recommend the goat cheese ravioli, it’s a standout. Everything we ordered was excellent. It’s a perfect spot for a date night or a relaxed get-together with friends or family. Located in the heart of NW Portland, the restaurant offers some outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. The staff was warm and welcoming, with great wine knowledge that really added to the experience. Parking is limited to a small lot, but street parking is available nearby.

We went here to celebrate Mothers Day and it did not disappoint. The food took a little while to come out but understandable since they were so busy, but it was well worth the wait. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection, including the Bavette Steak and Salmon Risotto. Service was excellent and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. I will recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic and fresh Italian food.

If I could give Carina Lounge 10 stars, I absolutely would. This place is a hidden gem in Portland that deserves to be shouted about from the rooftops—especially after the experience my husband and I had! We first heard about Carina Lounge in the most serendipitous way—chatting with the owner at The Salt Line Hotel during Christmas. He casually mentioned he ran a restaurant and the moment he said “Carina Lounge,” my husband and I lit up like a couple of starstruck foodies. We knew right then: we were going. And let me tell you—it exceeded every expectation. We finally made it there for a long-overdue date night, also doubling as my husband’s belated birthday dinner. And as fate would have it, there was a city-wide food contest going on: order the featured pasta special and you could win it for free. Um, yes please? Let’s talk atmosphere. It’s giving sultry, moody elegance with a hint of Japanese influence—dim lighting, a gorgeous bar setup, and flickering candles on every table. Parking was a breeze (yes, free lot—hallelujah), and the vibe instantly had us in relaxation mode. Our server? An absolute gem. I could write a love letter about the banana daiquiri she made me—hands-down the best I’ve ever had. It was dangerously smooth, with that perfect balance where you don’t realize how strong it is until you’re halfway through your second. A+ mixology. We started with the meatball appetizer: juicy, flavorful meatballs smothered in a sun-kissed San Marzano tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil, pecorino, and parmesan. Paired with that Crostini baguette? Chef’s kiss. My husband devoured them like a man possessed (in the best way), while I saved room for the main event… My goat cheese ravioli. Oh. My. Gosh. As a goat cheese lover, this dish was my personal nirvana. The ravioli texture was silky and tender, stuffed with a vibrant, tart goat cheese filling that danced in harmony with the velvety parmesan cream sauce. It was tangy, bright, and luxurious—like being wrapped in a warm, cheesy, edible hug. My husband got the burrata & Italian sausage penne—the contest dish—and the man looked like he was falling in love all over again. He said it was the best pasta he’s ever had (aside from my ravioli, of course), and I believe him, especially given the huge smile he wore the entire time. Then the magic happened… As we were finishing up, our lovely server came back and casually let us know my husband WON the pasta contest—his dream dish, totally on the house. I could’ve cried. It was such a thoughtful, joyful surprise, and truly the cherry on top of an unforgettable night. Bottom line: Carina Lounge is doing everything right. From the food, to the drinks, to the service, to the vibe… we were blown away. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just want to treat yourself to an exceptional meal in Portland, GO. And order the pasta. Trust me.

Definitely need reservations here during typically busy times. You might get lucky if you’re ok sitting at the bar. We went around 6pm on a Saturday and got seated at the bar right away. Dark mood lighting, clean elegant decor, and a friendly smiling staff start things off right. We order a couple of light cocktails that were clean and refreshing. Appetizer of oven roasted Brussels sprouts were tender with a great charred flavor. Main dishes of the shredded pork pasta with tomato sauce which had really good flavor albeit the pork was too chewy; and the goat cheese ravioli which is an absolute home-run! This entree looked small at first, but it’s dense and flavorful which made it satisfying and plentiful. Dessert was the crème brûlée and a tiramisu. Both were fantastic! What an excellent find in NW Portland. Hats off to everyone working at this fine place for a great experience.

Each dish we tried was cooked to perfection, we will definitely be back to try more! The staff was welcoming and attentive and the atmosphere was nice and relaxing. Highly recommend for drinks and small plates as well as full dinner.

We asked a friend for recommendations of a place to be "wowed" and WOWED we were! Carina Lounge feels like the type of place locals go, and all the staff knows them. It's in a great place in Nob Hill for vintage charm and people watching. The staff were very kind, attentive enough without being smothering, cool, and very generous to us. I forgot to take a picture of the meatballs, but they were divine. Perfect marinara flavor with cheese, and French bread. I can never get Brussel sprouts right, but I do enjoy them by someone who knows how. The vinaigrette glaze was delicious. My husband decided to be adventurous and get the Salmon risotto. He loved it, and even ate the skin. The risotto was a perfect flavor that I can’t quite figure out aside from the cheese goodness. I do love salmon, but also a lemony chicken. So I went with the Lemon Caper Chicken . It was the perfect blend of comfort food, with exquisite flavor. Plus, I love carrots! Of course we had to have room for dessert, and went with their gelato to which they obliged my request for a neopolitan dish. Then add a homemade biscotti on top, which I LOVE, and my husband always thinks its funny I get excited for them. The next time you want to venture into Portland for a great meal and atmosphere go here.

The restaurant was cozy and the lighting was nicely dimmed. The servers and staff were friendly and super easy to talk too! Made the experience much more relaxed. Food for a couple (we were hungry). 1 - Sauteed Mussels 1 - Carina's garlic bread 1 - Beet Salad 1 - Appetizer of the goat cheese ravioli 1 - The special of the day (pesto pasta) 1 - Dessert the Panna Cotta 2 - Orders of Earl Grey tea. The portion to the flavors were spot on. I will definitely come back. Worth it! :) Highly recommend this place. I was constantly surprised with each dish.

Everything tasted really good, but portion sizes are on the smaller side. Ordered the goat cheese ravioli, chicken Alfredo, and Margherita pizza. Recommend going at happy hour for discounted Ravioli

We visited on a Sunday evening around 5pm. The restaurant was not very crowded and we enjoyed great service. The food was excellent. Our family loves burgers and we have tried many establishments. Their burger is really good. The meat is ground in house and is very lean. It had good flavor and came with a serving of very crispy French Fries. The burger also has bacon and onion rings, too. It may be one of the best we've had in Portland. If you visit during their Social Hour, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, the burger is $16.50 ($3 off) Caesar salad with salmon was delicious. The salmon was seared and crispy on the outside. We liked that their salad included anchovies, which is not often served at many restaurants. We were a little surprised by the price, however. The menu stated that the Caesar salad was $16. We thought the salad including salmon was $20. It wasn't until we got home to write this review that we realized that the salad with salmon was an additional $20, which is $36. It was a good salad. But for the price, we would have preferred two burgers. The margherita pizza was excellent. It had a very crispy crust. During Social Hour, it's $16.50. We also tried three appetizers that were all very good: the Steak Bites, the Piri Piri Shrimp and the Mussels. During our visit, we had a chance to speak with their chef, Michael. He was really friendly. We found that he also loves good burgers. We plan on going back to Carina's. Five Stars!

A fun spot with super cool happy hour deal. The moment they opened, people flooded in. During happy hour (4.30-5.30PM), you get $2 off house cocktails and $3 off small plates! I got the Piri Piri Prawns at happy hour price. It came with five large and fresh prawns. The sauce was zesty and refreshing. Love the garlics in there as well. I also got the Pasta Malfatti which was a uniquely spicy pasta. The sauce was rich with spices and chicken sausage. I've never had pasta like this before. The pasta itself was lasagna-shaped, fresh, and well-cooked (maybe a tad overdone) but it came out super hot which I love. Definitely a rich dish and the portion was great. Would be great to share with people so you can try multiple. The service was fast and friendly. I love the ambience inside a lot as well, very relaxing. This would be a fun spot for a special occasion or to meet up with a group if people. I would love to be back for their Penne Burrata, Goat Cheese Ravioli, and drinks!

This place. The charm. The cocktails. The food. The service. We have been going to Carina since it was Basta's, and always love going there for a consistently delicious experience. Last night was extra special. After a decidedly disappointing experience in another restaurant (see my review for Punchbowl Social) we needed a birthday Hail Mary.... Where can we possibly seat 8 on a Friday night for an emergency restaurant rescue? I called Carina. They came through with flying colors. Birthday saved!! I love a locally owned establishment that gets customer service. Now for the cocktails: their version of the espresso martini was delicious, as was their whiskey ginger drink. House wine was very drinkable. Appetizers: Meatballs are money. Red sauce is authentic and rich. The house focaccia with pesto was fantastic. The mussels in red sauce and grilled bread was on point, and the sauce was sopped up fervently with the aforementioned focaccia. Brussels with pancetta were delicious, and the steak tips were perfectly seared and tasty. The margarita pizza was perfect...crisp crust and Lucious combo of tomato sauce, cheese and basil. But the showstopper and perineal favorite for me is the goat cheese ravioli. The pasta is so delicate, and when paired with the crispy shallots and brown butter..., easily one of my favorite dishes here. When they have Uncle Vitorio's pasta on the menu: order it, and thank me later It was a staple of the original Basta's menu, and it has been known to make a guest appearance. And finally: snaps and claps for a team that was on their A-game last night and saved my daughter's birthday.

Came here for pizza week, and even though the pizza looked small, we wanted to try it because of the lamb. The service was awesome, we got there when it opened and were seated right away. It was a nice day out, so we were able to sit outside and relax, which was great because it's a cool neighborhood and spot we hadn't been to before with a good vibe. The crust as good and had flavor, the pizza had good portions and compared to other places we went, you could really taste the lamb. We definitely want to come by and try other things on the menu. As dishes were being delivered to other people, we couldn't help but glance and drool and how good everything else looked!!!

We were a huge group of 15 or so, and they were so willing to host our large group. The service was smooth and efficient, and our waiter was extremely patient with all of our needs. We got a bunch of things, and I was actually really surprised by how "home-y" all the items tasted. I find that a lot of the times, food tends to be over seasoned, but that wasn't the case for the Carina Lounge. It looks and sounds unassumingly like a bar - and their cocktails are great, of course - but don't skip the food! The penne burrata was awesome, with what seemed like homemade pasta and a generous amount of moist burrata to top it off. The flatbread came with an epic amount of garlic; as a garlic-lover, this hit the spot. The fritto misto was also a nice touch, though I couldn't exactly figure out what vegetable I was having at times. Thanks Carina Lounge for hosting us!

Amazing food. Trust the reviews--the pasta malfatti was to die for. Not something I'd usually order but I listened to the people and was 100% worth it. Came for social hour and ordered a few small plates the Brussels were perfect and the goat cheese ravioli was decadent. Service was kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about the dishes. You can tell the quality of the food is too notch. A+ Carina Lounge!

This is a little local cafe that is perfection. Friendly staff, soft ambiance, crafted cocktails & delish food. I had the Penne Burrata and it did not disappoint. Portions were a really nice size. My husband had the pork chop and was also happy with his selection. Yelp lead us tot his place and we are so happy fellow yelpers have left such positive feedback or we probably would have never found this place. If you haven't been here add it to your list and if you have been here you already know how special it is.

Shana and Alexs hospitality cannot be beat or even matched in this city! That alone would be a reason to come back, now throw the food in the mix your in for a treat! Best italian food ive had in the city! Cannelloni! This thing was packed with flavor and felt like a better italian version of a burrito (sorry half the party was excited and couldnt take a before Alex was quite the host and had great recommendations! Ambiance was very cute

Carina Lounge! Always a pleasure to have dinner here. Went for the steak bites, Brussels sprouts, fries, goat cheese ravioli, and prawns. This place has to be one of the most consistent - I am ALWAYS pleased with the food here. On top of that, I maintain that this atmosphere is one of the most cute/comfy/trendy/accessible places. I love coming here. Thanks Carina team, you guys rock!

I love this place! Everything - and I mean everything - is just so pleasant . . . and, well . . . perfect. My wants for a dining experience have changed a great deal over the years. Yea, I am a big fan of high quality food and exceptional service - but more than that, I'm excited for places that are all about honoring people. Carina is a place that honors their guests, staff and their space in the Portland culinary community. They tick all the boxes. We went for a family dinner. Family for us includes my 80+ year old mother. My mother lives with significant physical disabilities. Carina went out of their way to make her feel comfortable and taken care of. They did a five star job! Full stop - my review could end there, but it is so much more. Carina is a fantastic place. Wonderful food. Amazing service. A kitschy ambiance that simultaneously feels cool and sophisticated and homey comfortable. Do yourself a favor - go! Now! Tonight. This is our new go-to place.

Carina is a great spot with awesome small plates & cocktails for happy hour! We went on a Friday night and it was packed, but luckily we had a reservation. There is a bar area and several tables/booths. Highly recommend booking a table in advance! I ordered the Italian mule cocktail which was $2 off for happy hour. It was delicious! We also ordered several small plates on the happy hour and were very satisfied. The goat cheese ravioli is AMAZING. I also loved the beet salad, brussel sprouts, and fried cauliflower (great amount of spice)! Our waitress was extremely friendly and our table was ready when we arrived. I am definitely planning to come back and am excited to try other menu items

Have been coming to Carina Lounge off and on for the past few years. Have always found the food tasty, but was truly impressed by the hospitality and service during our most recent visit. The pizza Bianca was delicious, the fried calamari is incredible, and the freshly baked bread is divine. Excited to come here to split another bottle of wine soon.

Carina Lounge is truly one of the best restaurants in the Portland metro area. As soon as you walk in, you will be greeted by a professional and friendly host (like Alex) who will swiftly seat you in one of many vibey sections. For those who enjoy sharing small plates family-style, Carina has an excellent selection. And the cocktails are terrific. Just be sure to save room for the actual entrees! I've already been five or six times and purchased many gift cards to encourage friends and family to check it out. I am all-in for Carina Lounge!

The best food we have eaten in Portland by far. The margarita pizza was to die for. It was light and flavorful. The piri prawn, steak bites and Brussel sprouts were delicious. I would totally recommend this place to my friends and family.

The food is good and the service as well. I was concerned because I took in my baby but The hostess was just a darling. Ugh my heart! Overall the experience was amazing will definitely be back.

I am updating my review (from the one below this). The owner (or manager) called my friend who put the bill on her card and was super nice and reimbursed her for the cake cutting fee. Customer service is clearly a big deal to the owners and they made things right, RIGHT away. That was the only downside to our otherwise really good meal, and great time. My pepperoni pizza was delicious and the crust was especially good, dipped into my friends Pork Ragu sauce (there was some leftover after eating all of her pasta). My group ordered quite a few platters of oysters and multiple bottles of red wine (as well as their own dinners). Apparently this is their new favorite place so now Carina is back at the top of their pedestal. Now that we know that cake cutting was not supposed to be $5 and going forward will be $1 - we will be back for other large birthday celebrations. Original review: I've never seen 18 people go from enjoying their dinner and having a good time to being really disappointed in the service at the end. 18 of us had dinner for our birthday boy and we spent over $1,000 but we're charged $90 for them to cut the birthday cake. That was $5 a slice. We were not warned about this price and were only told there would be a fee. Most restaurants don't charge when there's a big group spending a lot of money but I have been charged $2 a slice. When we were told there was a fee, that's kind of what I expected. But $5 a slice, and not being warned that it was $5, is disheartening. And then to talk to the server about it and be told "Sorry but I told you there was a fee" did little to make any of us happy about it. He got a 20% tip on a $1,000 bill, so one would think that he and the manager would want to keep the 18 people happy. Not so. He didn't seem to care. Or he would have said he'd talk to the manager about comping it or reducing the price. It was bad enough that we were told an hour before dinner that we were only allowed 4 credit cards between 18 people. There are too many restaurants that will accommodate large parties and let everyone have separate tabs, so I don't patronize restaurants that won't, but one hour notice was too short to change restaurants. That said, the food was really good. If the food review was based solely on the food it would have gotten four stars. I can't speak for the others, but I won't be back. There's too many good restaurants in this city to deal with spending an hour itemizing 18 people's meals and drinks and then figuring out who's going to pay who with Venmo. I'll never understand why restaurant charges a mandatory 20% gratuity when they will not help with the bill or give people separate tabs. They're doing less work for more tip money than other restaurants that will let you have separate tabs. Being charged $5 a slice to cut a birthday cake is obscene. I'm surprised they didn't charge for extra glasses for the bottles of wine we bought to share. Anyway, this place is much better suited for a couple on a date then a group celebration.

I've been here 3 times and the food is outstanding. Always go with a big group but this would be a fun date night spot too. Last visit hubs and I split the farro salad and cannelloni. Super good.

We called and made reservations to sit outside. We were seated immediately upon our arrival. The table was outside next to the sidewalk. We were assisted immediately and we ordered drinks. The paper plane was great, but they did have a nice selection of both beer and wine. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, flatbread and muscles to start. The Brussels were really good and had a sweetness to them. The flatbread was tasty with nice chunks of garlic and the muscles were great! Bread came with this dish which was perfect to soak up the delicious sauce. We ordered the beet salad with shrimp, chicken scaloppine and uncle vittorio's pork ragu. The beet salad was great. The beet were tender and the cheese perfect. The shrimp were large and cooked just right. The chicken was tender and accompanied by tomatoes and potatoes. The sauce was mild and very good. The portion for this dish was pretty big. The pork ragu was excellent. The pork was very tender and not lacking. The pasta was unique and cooked well with great marinara sauce. We are well and would definitely come back.

Excellent, 10/10! I love everything about this place including the super friendly service. They have indoor and outdoor dining and a menu of small plates and amazing cocktails. Definitely has a vibe that adults of all generations would enjoy. The homemade goat cheese ravioli is one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life-- after eating it, I ordered a second app. Life changing.

Great little spot and happy find. Food was delicious and service was friendly and attentative. Definitely a place to check out.

The vibe as soon as you walk in is really laid back. It's kind of dark, the bar is in the middle of the place, and there's candles on the tables. I had a good feeling about it, but the rest of the experience didn't live up to it. I started with a Paloma to drink, which was good. Started with the Carina flatbread, which had whole roasted garlic and two dipping sauces, a pesto and a spicy marinara. This was the best part of the experience for me, so maybe I'd go back for an appetizer and a drink? Unfortunately, there really isn't anything else great to add. I ordered the goat cheese ravioli, which sits in a brown buttered cream sauce and is topped with fried shallots. I was SO excited. I ordered without pancetta, since I'm pescatarian, and they were happy to accommodate. The first bite was really good, the richness of the brown butter seemingly cut by the tart goat cheese. I was pleased until I took more bites of my pasta, realizing that ravioli only filled with goat cheese is just far too rich. It must absolutely need the pancetta to balance everything out. As a pescatarian, that really only leaves the margarita pizza and the salmon as options. This place is a little out of the way for me and wasn't so great that I'd go out of my way for it again. If my husband said his food was exceptional, I'd totally give it another shot, but he wasn't thrilled either. He said the lasagna was also too rich. Our waitress was really nice, but barely checked in on us. The cherry on top of it all is the fact that we chose to order the flourless chocolate cake for dessert and then sat for over 30 minutes waiting for it and no one checked in on us once. Turns out, after a 35 minute wait, our order was never actually placed. At that point, we chose to forgo the dessert, paid the bill, and left. Not a great experience all around, so I won't be back. Hopefully you have a better time! And this is owned by the same person who owns Todo (and if you haven't been there yet, go check it out because it's stellar).

Excellent service and food is consistently tasty! The food even tastes just as tasty as take out. It's feels like family when you walk in!

Ment up with a friend for dinner and drinks mid week before catching a movies. I have not stopped thinking about the food we so highly enjoy since. We ordered pretty much all the small plates to share. The service was warm, welcoming and friendly. I know I will be returning because the tender, perfectly cooked steak bites, with the sauce and potatoes that had the right crunch, were so delicious. Absolutely everything was delicious!

Felt it was so important to write this review, especially after a train wreck of an experience a week or so ago at Nostrana Italian restaurant that was supposed to be something 'special'....Well it is not believe me. Very very disappointing experience and very expensive. However, Carina absolutely is special. My wife and I go here probably once every two weeks since I was introduced to Carina by her a year or so ago. Our grown kids and their partners love it as do our friends that we have brought here many times. We have tried several other places but always come back to our staple and really enjoy Carina. Its small and intimate with a nice atmosphere, great dishes, excellent service, and super friendly hostess and staff. Highly recommend this place to anyone who has not been here yet. Was nervous about posting a review as I want this to be my wife and I secret fav restaurant :) but its unfair not to give this place the favorable review they fully deserve!! My favorite dishes....the mussels, the pasta malfatti, Carina burger just to name a few! Special shout out to some of the folks that make it special.....Alex (hostess), Heather, Casey, Shanya, Sarah and Michael (co-owner). We will keep coming back for sure! Go and you will not be disappointed :)

The food here is a must try. Loved the cheese ravioli and mussels appetizer. Good location , service was quick and friendly and the ambiance was perfect for a romantic night.

We were at their back room celebrating a friend's birthday. Very few restaurants can offer a private party room for 10 people, so we feel very comfortable there. Garlic flatbread is delicious !

Food is amazing. Literally nothing average on the menu. Also, one of the few places down there in NW Portland with reasonable prices for what you get. Staff are awesome. Must go to if in the area in addition to places like Good Taste in China Town for their wonton soup.

Very cool - chill - excellent service from the door to the table to the exit. Calm and knowledgeable and helpful folks - delicious food. Extremely accomodating to dietary needs like gluten free / veg, etc. We enjoyed the beet salad - the mussels (server recommended a gf bread option in lieu of the listed wheat-based option) and several other very tasty and filling dishes. This felt extremely luxurious and yet was incredibly affordable. Thank you Carina Lounge and founders and hopefully equity-holding staff!!

Had dinner here with a friend last night, everything was amazing! Everyone was so friendly, the ambience was fantastic, and the food and drinks were super delicious! We had the prawn appetizer, and shared the goat cheese ravioli and the Pasta Malfatti. Finished with Cafe Basta martinis. We were enjoying ourselves so much we forgot to take pictures. The gentleman next to us ordered a scallop and prawn pasta dish that I believe was a special. (Got a photo of that one) It was all so mouthwatering... definitely going back to try some other dishes! Fabulous last meal of the year ;)

Im chalking this up to an off day for them. I ordered a burger medium rare and it came out with the insides were just plain raw. Everything else came out fine but I can't really recommend this place until I try it again.

Delicious food, fresh vegetables and tasty and great service! Variety of alcohol selections!

A truly amazing restaurant. So far this is my favorite restaurant in Portland. Prices are high but for the quality and ambiance- actually not bad. Ambiance is amazing! Beautiful architecture and art, back lit counters and candles literally everywhere including on wall sconces - REAL candles. The food itself is all spectacular. They use the perfect blend of spices and sauces and they cook things to perfection. Each dish was just as delicious as the last. Mussels so tasty, steak bites perfection, goat cheese ravioli fantastic. Tried the flourless chocolate cake and it was also very good. I love that this place essentially has tapas. A tip: there's a small plate goat cheese ravioli and a dinner size. One is 4 pieces for $11 and one is 6 pieces for $21. If you're looking to save money just get the 4 pieces, it's not that much less food. Our waitress was also really nice! I want to add that my partner and I have been going through a very stressful time and yet this place was so helpful to get through that. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes it can be a bit Loud.

Everything about this place is pleasant. The people here are very nice. I can tell the owner is very accommodating. I can't find a place that makes better Caesar salad.

One of the best restaurants I've ate at in a long time! Every food item was so tasty in its own unique way. The cauliflower was incredible and I still keep thinking of it! Our waitress was so attentive to us and quickly brought out our food and drinks. We didn't have to wait long to get seated either. It's pretty loud inside but we ended up seated in the back corner so that didn't end up being an issue. We will definitely be back!

Had another amazing dinner at Carina tonight. It's always a treat. My Mom was visiting and we tried lots of tasty treats: goat cheese ravioli, Brussels sprouts, Ken's bread, Buratta & farro salad, lasagne. Wow.

Can I just say how wonderful the staff is??? Top notch service and great food. 100% worth trying

Such a gem. In a city where it sometimes can feel like customer service and hospitality are a lost art, Carina shines. The food and drinks are great and the service is so attentive, friendly, and professional. The only time I went where the food was less than perfect (ordered a medium rare burger that came out basically raw) they noticed me picking at it but not eating it, asked if everything was okay, apologized when it wasn't and immediately brought me something else, apologized again for having served it, and then comped dessert for missing the mark. Can't say enough good things - I've enjoyed every visit!!

Came here for a simple Friday night date night. Mood in the facility is classy yet relaxing. Perfect for a solid date night. The service was spot on and the food was fantastic. We had the goat cheese ravioli and the spicy chicken sausage pasta dish. Both amazing. I will put it out there that the general age of the customers on a Friday night at 7PM seemed to be roughly 40's to late 50's. Being in our 30's we felt slightly "young" for the place. Prices of drinks at $13-$17 dollars felt a little steep when every time the drinks were set at our table the garnishes fell off onto the table. Last con and I would love them to change it is get rid of the little table squished in the back right next to the bathroom and big party booth. I'm sure it's to get more peeps in there but it for sure can kill the vibe for the location of that table.

Simply amazing! We had the pleasure of spending Valentine's Day at Carina lounge and we we wouldn't have wanted to spend our first Valentine's Day as a married couple anywhere else! The goat cheese ravioli, delicious! The sautéed prawns alfredo, so succulent and delicious! And everything else in between, well done. Thanks for having us and I'd highly recommend looking for great service, food and vibes!

Easily one of my favorite happy hour deals in Portland. Great food and better cocktails.

We walked here for a casual 2 person meeting. Food was excellent. Shared the mussels for an appetizer and it was a generous serving perfect to share for 2 people, the red sauce was incredible. I also ordered the entree goat cheese ravioli and it was so decadent, really yummy. My friend had a bite and I think she was jealous. Our waiter was really friendly and kind. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and atmosphere. I'll definitely add this to my mental list of places in NW to recommend to people. We will be back!

We happened upon this place by serendipity, hoping to escape the rain and grab a casual meal. What a lovely find! Even without reservations, the hostess seated us quickly, at a booth facing the bar. Great for people watching, but not so great for a quiet conversation (there was a group of boisterous men at the bar). When we asked to move, our waitress made it happen, and we were seated at a table in the back. Perfect! All the food we got was excellent. Especially enjoyed the fried cauliflower and fritto misto (both using a rice flour that was light and gluten-free). I had a glass of red, my friend a black Manhattan. Both were strong and well balanced. We will be back to try the other fun cocktails! What really made the place special was the warm and attentive service.

The hostess and waitress were both super friendly and attentive. The waitress came up with a nice mocktail drink idea for my non-drinking partner. The food was all delicious particularly the goat cheese ravioli and the fritto misto. The only downside was my partners medium rare burger was pretty dang rare (red and squishy throughout most of it). The flavor on it was great though.

Get the mussels. That's it. That's the review. Just kidding but seriously they're amazing. I've had a very positive experience every time I've gone there. The service is friendly and expedient. The only miss for me was the Caesar salad. Now I do want to say it's worth noting they trimmed and cut the leaves and cleaned them well and I appreciate that but like some higher tier establishments the salad was giant leafs of Romain lettuce. The sauce was very heavy in citrus without much cut from the salt of the fish or seasoning- but it was fresh. I 100% admit it may just not be my taste, and that's okay. I'd still recommend anyone who's looking for a nice dinner experience with a date or perhaps a group of friends.

Absolutely yummy! We did small plates: Ken's Bread with olives and balsamic, Piri Piri shrimp, steak bites and salads. I will definitely go back to try EVERYTHING.

Came here for the first time last night for HH. We were seated right away and had our choice of outdoor tables. Their HH is a pretty good deal: $2 off cocktails, $1.50 off beers, $10 Margherita pizza ($6 less than normal price), and all appetizers that are normally $7-12 are $6.95. For drinks we got the ginger sour, Francisco old fashioned, and Carina G&T. Loved all three, their entire cocktail menu sounded very good. The G&T was huge. For food we went with the Margherita pizza, Brussels sprouts, and fritto misto. The pizza was very light, the thinnest crust I've ever had. I would definitely recommend getting it. We also liked the other two appetizers. The shrimp in the fritto misto was perfect.

Incredible neighborhood spot w great drinks and staff. Best steak dinner in Northwest & the goat cheese ravioli is a favorite every time, great place to bring visitors and friends especially for the fantastic "social hour". Indoor and outdoor seating are both cozy, especially watching the street from inside by the huge front windows.

We love the Carina Lounge! Great staff and even better drinks and food. I love their small plates. The steak bites are amazing. My favorite drink is the Ginger Sour.

Came in for my birthday and had amazing service, enjoyed a nice vibe, had a very good espresso martini, and ate the best fried cauliflower i've ever had. We didn't stay for an entree but if they're half as good as the drinks and apps, they're amazing!

We stopped in Portland for a quick dinner and Carina was the only place that suggested to seat at the bar and wait for open table (as we had no reservation) the amazing nice hostess grabbed us few min later to seat us by a window seat ... We started with fried cauliflower that came within min with hot source and was amazing ...surprisingly tasty for the relative simple dish I had the lasagna and my spouse enjoyed spaghetti course What can I say amazing taste. Simple dishes with extraordinary taste is a huge compliment to the chef and kitchen team. We enjoyed and definitely will be back.