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Really pleasantly surprised - SO GOOD

A restaurant that will be remembered for its amazing Pasta dishes Here's what I ordered: Pappardelle Pasta (Recommended) Perfectly cooked pasta with a rich and flavorful sauce, the best pappardelle I've ever had Squid Ink Spaghettini (Recommended) Fresh mussels and scallops accompanied by flavorful squid ink pasta, generous portions, and delicious flavors Cannoli (Recommended) The pistachio cannoli is fantastic!!Refreshing with balanced sweetness Restaurant ambience is very good and cozy, would have stayed longer if I did not have to go back to Seattle Staff is very friendly and helpful They recommend me the Pappardelle Simply amazing and a must-visit for pasta lovers

A cute, fun, and bright spot for yummy Italian food! We made a reservation for 7 and got seated right away. The service was quick, but not that friendly. And for an automatic 25% gratuity, which we were not told about prior, I expect excellent service, which we did NOT receive. I eventually saw it at the bottom of the menu...but that's neither here nor there. You're knowingly getting a 25% tip, so either you're not even trying because it's automatic and/or you just don't care and maybe you shouldn't work in customer service. Our server seemed smug and dropped off dishes too quick to answer any questions or ask for any other requests. I had to ask if there were any specials; he didn't openly tell us about it. The food was really good, though, and I loved the ambience. But the service really put a damper on the experience.

Gumba is an absolutely charming restaurant, perfect for either a date night or a girl's night. The restaurant has fun prints on the wall, dim lighting, and the coziest ambiance. My friend and I ordered too much food for just 2, but couldn't resist after looking at the menu - For appetizers, we ordered The Frybread and added the chicken mousse. The Frybread was delicious, deep fried and sweet, but with a hint of saltiness from the parmesan cheese they sprinkled on top. Unfortunately, I learned I wasn't the biggest fan of chicken liver mousse, but the bread still complimented it well with the balance. The addition also comes with pickled onions and pickled grapes I believe which was delicious. We also ordered the artichoke, perfectly grilled with a spritz of lemon on top and the most delicious salsa verde. It was spicy, sweet, and the best sauce to pair with. For our main dishes, I had the seafood pasta. It lightly spicy and the Calabrian chili gave it the perfect finish. It was a bit oily, but honestly, I ate every last bite. I wished the restaurant offered table side bread to soak it up. One thing to note, the mussels gave off a slightly fishy scent which made me worried. My friend ordered the short rib pappardelle, she thought it was tasty but found it a bit too salty for her taste. We wanted to end the night with dessert, but looked like they were out of the banana split and the brownie sundae. Luckily for us, our server offered their cannolis since that was the only dessert they had left, on the house. Extremely generous, and probably one of the best cannolis I have ever had. The shell was crispy, and the pistachio cream was amazing--light yet flavorful. The host from the beginning and our server made for a wonderful experience.

Pleasantly surprised by Gumba. We came in for a Friday night dinner and the host was able to sit us with little wait time. Simply put, this is one of the best Italian places in Portland. THE FOOD We had the flatbread, the Tuna & White Bean salad, and the Lasagne & EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The white bean tuna salad was the best tuna salad I've had! It comes with generous amounts of tuna, marinated corona beans, quinoa, an apricot puree and is dressed with a lemon aioli. All the flavors came together so well. We opted for the lasagna with two beef meatballs and these are huge, the pasta is actually a spinach bechamel (which we didn't realize at first), zucchini, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Highly recommend it! The flatbread is a MUST TRY - it comes out warm, is a HUGE portion size and literally makes you happy. THE ATMOSPHERE It's a cute space and could serve larger groups but it felt very comfortable for the two of us - I might not go larger than 4-6 if I were coming with others. Cute Goomba decorations are near the entryway which adds a light touch to the space. It was a nice relaxing dinner. THE SERVICE Service was great, she helped me pair my dinner selection with a nice cocktail. I got the "Tried and True" Overall I would say it's a little expensive but the food was well worth the prices.

Saw Gumba and knew it was perfect for a birthday dinner for my husband. We had a little glitch with making a reservation, initially didn't have the time we wanted but came back and got the exact time! So glad it all worked out as our meal was wonderful! Service was quick and attentive. The ambiance is cozy, inviting and comfortable. Our dinner was fabulous - the mushroom gnocchi plus meatballs was pillow soft and flavorful, and my husband loved the squid ink spaghettini. Drinks were inventive - I had the olive washed martini and my husband the Manhattan. We also had to have the fry bread with burrata and the calamari. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back and have already recommended this place to family.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the subtle but on point flavors of all the dishes. I can't wait to come back and try the seafood pasta. The fried bread with burrata, tagliatelle pasta, tuna and white bean salad, pork chop, artichoke, octopus salad,.. oh man I'm drooling thinking about it. And don't skip the canoli for dessert

Service was stellar. Gnocchi were so pillowy and airy, flavor and textures unmatched. Will absolutely be back, this will be a pasta staple!

A must-visit in Portland! I stopped by during a weekend trip, and this was by far the highlight of the entire trip. Service and ambiance was great. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to return! - The fry bread was delicious. It was warm and to die for. A must get! (5/5) - Love the combination in the Caesar salad. The pistachio brittle added a nice crunch and flavor. (5/5) - Short rib pappardelle - thick and wide noodles with tender short ribs. (5/5)

Fry bread with Burrata was the star!!! The gnocchi with meatballs was tops, and the pappardelle with short ribs was good. Olive oil cake was good as well, but would like to try something else next time.

One of the best Italian meals we've had in Portland! Walked up at 5pm with no reservation and got seated at a quiet little corner booth. Service was quick and warm, drinks were out in no time. I was really nervous to try the Squid Ink pasta but wanted to step out of my comfort zone, and it blew me away. The clams were so flavorful and the pasta was perfect. All in all it was a great experience and we can't wait to go back!

Gumba is a cozy Italian restaurant located in Portland, Oregon, one of my fave food spots that I visited! Gumba delivered. The interior was cute and aesthetic and each room had their own vibe to it. I loved the atmosphere Gumba had. As for the pasta, tagliatelle was my favorite out of the two I tried. The tagliatelle dish is made carbonara style with caramelized shallots, roasted seasonal mushrooms, burrata, sesame and olive oil. Shallots is a game changer for me, I love how aromatic and flavorful it made the dish! The pappardelle was good but a little bit too salty for my taste buds. The pasta itself was delicious and it had the perfect texture! The dish was made with braised beef short rib, toasted chili, garlic, olive, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and bread crumbs. Yumm!

There's a lot to like, the entrees are quite unique and service was spot on but casual. The size of the establishment can house 1-2 large groups but I wouldn't say the venue is large per se so make a reservation, especially on the weekends. Nit-picky for the sake of doing it I would say the charred calamari everyone said it was a hair on the salty side. we had two folks who didn't want cheese on their entrées and they delivered. in fact, we wrote everything down as to ensure it wouldn't get too confusing for them. But they did miss the saltimbocca order. However, they apologized, gave us some finger foods to hold us over even though we had plenty of food, and the last dish eventually came... generously on the house to our surprise. It wasn't necessary, but I think it reinforces the subdued class Gumba wants to have. My thanks. With a not so large space any group 6+ will take a whopping 25% large group hit. that's understandable, large groups tend to stay longer and they take away from potentially other customers during peak hours. So just be aware of this. It was a shock for us because we didn't see a single warning. All in all a delightful unique Italian experience I will want to have again, just in a small group.

Had never been here and stopped by last Saturday night without a reservation. They were able to accommodate us. My friend and I shared; the fried bread, farm green salad and tagliatelle. We both had a glass of presecco. Everything was delicious and my only complaint was, they brought us each one small salad plate size dish and didn't even offer a clean plate for the pasta course. Really??

Gumba is a lovely pasta place in Portland. We stopped by on a weekend Portland trip near closing time and really enjoyed the food. We ordered 3 pastas to share between 4 people and couldn't actually finish it all because the portions were quite large. But each pasta was so unique in its flavour so I'm super glad we got to try them all. The service was good but a bit slow. It fits the ambiance well but might be a bit annoying if you're in a rush.

Pretty good Italian food off Alberta. Food is pricey. The presentation and quality is great. Flavors so so. Not traditional Italian if that's what you're looking for

WOW!! Gumba is 10/10, their menu is amazing and they have incredibly fresh ingredients, the peaches in the peach and tomato salad were perfect! I can't wait to come back and try more!

Came here for dinner with friends and I'm still thinking about how tasty it was. I got the pappardelle with short ribs and it was sooo good. Large portion, saucy, cheesy, and deliciously flavorful. I would definitely come back here again for that dish. Yum! The ambiance also was nice, and our server was attentive and efficient.

Decided to stop by for a quick bite and forgot how good their pasta is here. Decor is eccentric. We were tucked away in the back by the bar which was a nice cozy setting. Beet salad: delicious dressing. So good that I saved it to dip my bread in. Don't miss this salad if you love beets. Albacore bruschetta: delicious, a bit hard to eat but still enjoyable if you cut it up into bite sized pieces. Pappardelle: I could have this all the time. The sauce was savory. The pappardelle was cooked al dente. Fantastic dish. The cocktails were good. However, I really wanted try their limoncello which they were out of. Sounds like I'll have to come back to try it!

We ordered a pasta that had mushrooms in it and we added some confit duck to it for protein. We also ordered the spinach crepe. We LOVED both dishes. For an appetizer we did get the calamari, which was elevated! This little Italian joint definitely has its own twist on everything. I found it more on the intricate and involved side with some "juje". We ordered a cocktail with sour cherry juice in it and it was Smokey and tart. The seating in the bar area felt more intimate which we loved. It looked like they had outdoor seating too. Perfect place for a "fancier" but also casual Italian dinner, date night!

Incredible food! Every dish was amazing. Had the fry bread and burrata (must try!), pan fried artichoke, beet salad, gnocchi tortellini (amazing), and the Pork Saltimbocca (wow! Tender and flavorful!), and finished with the Eggplant Coffee Caramel cake.

Food was amazing, staff was great, and the ambiance was cool. The pappardelle pasta with short rib was one for the books, the watermelon salad was ok, and the fried bread was incredible. The beverages were delicious, and this place is great for date night. I'd definitely return. The cannoli's were out of this world. Don't miss this amazing culinary delight.

Short wait on a Saturday night around 8, but staff we very friendly and accommodating. The Pappardelle was my person favorite with thick and wide noodles with the very tender short ribs. The Tagliatelle was a close second with its thinner and narrower noodles. It had a creamy sauce that was a great compliment to the Pappardelle. I shared the two dishes and almost finished them entirely. PS the jello shots are pretty strong

We came here tonight (Monday) we were excited to come back and share this experience with our niece who is visiting from out of state. I don't know if they save the best chef for weekends but damn tonight's dinner was a little off. It didn't slap the way it did when we came here last. Tagliatelle was oily, the pappardelle was salty. But ya know what? The fry bread and burrata were still on point. Still a four star worthy joint. I'm asking Gumba... can we have the weekend chef train the Monday chef?

I got recommendations for this restaurant from many friends, so I was already excited before I got there, and it did not disappoint. Gumba is located in the Alberta neighborhood, so has many places to go before or after dining here. (My favorite is going to the wine bar 'Les Caves and Le Clos', which is right by.) We booked the table prior to our visit, and it was ready when we arrived. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and relatively casual. It has a cozy, rustic charm rather than a modern feel. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overly perky, making it very comfortable to dine in. Gumba specializes in Italian cuisine. Their handmade pasta was amazing, with rich, flavorful sauces. We had the tagliatelle, pappardelle with short ribs, bruschetta, calamari, and the special of the day, chicken parmigiana. Everything was delicious. We only tried one dessert because we were so full after our meal. The portion size is not small here. The special lemon cake made with mascarpone cheese and served with ice cream and strawberries was so good. I can't wait to come back and try the dishes I didn't get to this time.

We were here for our wedding anniversary with our daughter. We reserved a table ahead of time but when we got there, we had to wait a significant amount of time. Once seated, the service was great. We loved the fry bread and had to order extra to take back with us. The burrata? was great too.. The entrees weren't as flavorful as the appetizers had us anticipating. Beautifully decorated place though!

This was just...ok. While the ambiance was cute and the service we received was great, the food at Gumba fell short for me. I'm kind of bummed about it because after reading all the positive reviews, I was really looking forward to spending some serious calories on their carb loaded menu. We ordered: Fry Bread with chicken liver mousse -- the fry bread was delicious and the mousse made for a great spread. The raisin things on the side that came with the mousse was just too sweet. We couldn't eat it and left it on the plate when we were packing up our leftovers. Squid ink spaghettini--my husband's choice for the evening. He said he really enjoyed this dish. I liked his meal more than my own because it was packed with some serious flavor. It was citrusy and refreshing. Pesto spaghetti with crab--on paper this pasta sounded delish. While the pesto flavors came through, the whole dish itself was very bland. It was just under seasoned. The pasta too was lacking and felt overcooked. I ended up not finishing the dish as I didn't want to spend anymore calories on it. Eggplant Olive Oil Cake--I've never had an eggplant cake before and I'm always down to try new things. This was surprisingly good! The slice we received was huge, big enough to share with 2 people. The cake was dense but moist. The eggplant was situated on top of the cake and the whip cream went well with it, I wish there was more of it.

It was my sister's birthday and she had wanted to go to this restaurant for some time. A bunch of our siblings and relatives came to celebrate with her. You would never know this place existed from the outside. I have frequented joints, like Pine State and Proud Mary's, on Alberta street many times. But this restaurant is tucked away in the back recesses of the street. Nothing fancy on the exterior. When you enter, the mood is very romantic and intimate. There are whimsical decorations surrounded by fun patterned wallpaper. Even though our table was very large, it felt like we had the place to ourselves. The server we had was very knowledgeable and attentive. She was patient with our group and helped make some good recommendations on food and drink. We started on some appetizers. The albacore and tomato bruschetta was good but nothing to write home about. The fry bread on the other hand was the MVP. It doesn't look like much but the bread has a wonderful crunch on the outside with a soft and spongy interior. The Parmesan and rosemary add a nice little punch without overpowering the bread. The little flakes of sea salt and creamy burrata on the side helped marry everything together. For my entree I had the rotolo with shrimp. This was the least flavorful thing I had there. This dish did not have as much substance compared to the other ones. The ingredients like the shrimp, peas, and mozzarella were just muted and everything kind of blended together. I preferred the squid ink entree over this. After we finished dinner, the staff was very accommodating to provide us with forks and plates for the cake we brought in. Overall, I appreciated the unique Italian twist that this restaurant provides. Depending on what you get, some dishes pack a flavor punch more than others. The fry bread is on a whole different level though. One of the best fry breads I've ever had in my life. That is definitely worth trying if nothing else!

Went for my 4th visit on my birthday a few days ago. Always been one of my very favorite restaurants in Portland. Love the ambiance and pleasant wait staff.. Menu has changed slightly..but the original pasta dishes are nothing like they use to be. It was so underwhelming. Lack of flavor and ingredients. Hardly any fish or white beans in the tuna/arugula salad and next to no meat in the short rib Ragu. The pork saltimbocca was all fat and had not been trimmed. My date and I were both bummed..especially knowing how good it use to be.

Top 25 restaurants in Portland or don't @ me. FOOD Personally I think this is one of the better Italian places in the Portland area. Their unique take on some of the Italian cuisine is phenomenal. We ordered the calamari, Squid Ink Spaghettini, and a special Longioli. The calamari was not your typical batter fried bar food. It's grilled with sun dried tomatoes amongst other things. Definitely a must try in my book. The squid ink spaghettini was pretty decent as well. The seafood was PHENOMENAL. Not sure how they cooked it but it's softer than charmin for sure. The spaghetti sauce itself is a bit sour, especially when you reach towards the bottom of the plate but overall a pretty nice dish. The longioli was a special of the night, not sure if they offer it when you go but it's very very good for my taste. SERVICE The service was pretty solid. The waitress was attentive and very nice. The ambiance of the restaurant was also decent as well. Very relaxing while can be scaled up on a proper date if needed. ALL IN ALL, very solid restaurant. 10/10 would come back again.

One word.... AMAZING! Went here for a friends birthday because she was craving Italian food after recently returning home from a two week vacay in Italy. This place did not disappoint.. food, service and ambiance were all on point. I will definitely be a regular here despite it being a trek from my home. Make sure not to skip the fry bread with the homemade burrata.

Chose Gumba for my birthday dinner because I had heard so many good things about their food going back to their food cart beginnings. Plus, I love Italian food. Inside is warm, fun andinviting. Lots of color and different seating areas. The bar area is very cool and includes bar seating. The states up front that this is not your typical Italian preparation, but Gumba's interpretation. Truth in advertising. We started with the homemade burrata, fry bread and orange flavored olives. The burrata was very creamy and almost had a melted marshmallow consistency. Along with the olive oil, it was delicious on the American Indian styled fry bread. I didn't care for the olives at all. The orange was so overpowering and the honey made it so sweet, inedible sweet. There was none of the salty brine taste that olives hAve and we were craving. I've had olives marinated in lemon many times and the lemon enhances, doesn't over power. These were just wrong. For dinner I got the pappardelle with braised short rib. The sauce and short ribs were so salty that I literally couldn't eat it. It was such a shame as the pasta was home made and I really wanted it! I even mentioned this to our waiter who didn't offer a replacement or even any comment. Should have listened to the many Yelp reviewers who made this exact same observation. My friend had a pasta with an asparagus and mushroom sauce that was much better so we ended up sharing that. For desert we shared a slice of their eggplant olive oil cake. The eggplant threw us off but I'm glad it didn't stop us from ordering it. This was by far the star of the meal. Since I hadn't really eaten dinner, I devoured my portion! Cocktails were fun and inventive. A decent wine list. But I'm doubtful I'll be back. Just not up for OK when there are so many places that are superior.

Love this place! We did takeout on a rainy day and it didn't skip a beat! The fry bread and burrata alone are worth it. Next time I plan to order 1 for myself, not sharing! We also tried the pappardelle and the tuna & white bean salad. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was quite tasty and seasoned well. I thought the short ribs but my hubby was just okay with it. He didn't like the chew on it. The salad was okay compared to the rest. We'll probably pass on that next time. Overall great takeout food. Excited to dine-in next time.

Excellent food and service. We loved the low key atmosphere. One of our new favorite spots!

Ambiance is fine, especially toward the back of the house, and the server was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing overall. The beet salad was very sweet and hardly contained any beets. It was a few large chunks of what tasted like provolone cheese (?), a lot of large sweet red grapes, and a few chunks of beets, all mixed in with mostly red cabbage and a sweet dressing. I appreciate the deviation from the usual beets with goat or blue cheese, but this just wasn't very tasty. The fried artichokes were the best item of the night, but even then it was just a bit underwhelming. We liked the whipped creamy cheese and green sauce, and the artichoke was fine. But overall, kind of bland, though tasty enough. The pastas were both disappointing as well, especially considering this is their speciality. - Papardelle with beef short rib had a lot of potential. Soft meat that falls apart on the fork. But the meat and sauce were very salty and the sauce was like greasy gravy and the noodles were too firm and stuck together in clumps. (note to the chef: check out the similar dish at Montelupo) - The veggie lasagne looked great and was probably the second best thing we ordered, but it was also just bland like the artichoke. Not terrible, but not delicious. And that really just kind of sums up our experience - not terrible, but not delicious. We're Italian food snobs - even though we recognize that Italian food can be very pedestrian while still being amazing (e.g. a great spaghetti and meatballs, perfectly made garlic bread, etc.). And Italian food is supposed to ultimately be undeniably delicious even when it's basic - rich, savory, creamy, herbacious, cheesy, etc. The problem most of us have at Italian restaurants is NOT gorging ourselves on the food even though we're full. Not so for us, at least, at Gumba.

The best pasta and service in Portland. The fry bread and burratta is outrageous. Any pasta dish will be the best you've had. I got the gnocchi this time and paparadelle previously. Order a dessert. It doesn't matter how full you are. Just do it.

The food is amazing! I DoorDashed the food so I didn't get to experience the atmosphere. The Pappardelle, Fry Bread and Burrata were delicious. I also ordered the peach Caprese salad which good, but I want to try the tuna next time. 100% recommend!!!

I had wanted to visit this place for YEARS since it first opened in its brick and mortar location, but I'm sad to report that it did not quite live up to the hype for me. The peach and tomato burrata salad portion was TINY for the price charged - it literally only had a few slices of peaches and tomatoes lined up with a small scoop of burrata on top, no other greens. You can hardly call that a salad. We also tried the popular Pappardelle and Tagliatelle pastas and although the noodles were good and chewy, they were not mind-blowing like I was expecting. Perhaps we should've tried the fry bread but we were too full that night from another prior dinner appointment so we skipped it. I'm glad I can finally check Gumba off my list, but I wish it lived up to the hype more. The service staff were very friendly, so kudos to them for that.

4.5 for me! The first time I had Gumba was at their food cart location, so I was looking forward to trying their brick and mortar location. We were seated with no wait in the back near the bar. It was pretty busy for a Monday night. Our server was very organized and immediately greeted us. We ordered the bruschetta, beet salad, and pappardelle. Everything was fantastic! The pappardelle stuck out to me the most. It was so enjoyable that I'm looking forward to my next visit to try the rest of their menu.

It is so clear that the staff here care about good food. We have had a great experience every time we've gone in for date nights, birthdays and anniversaries. The space is warm, clean and inviting, and the food never misses!

Well worth taking a date here! The ambiance is nice and quiet with the option of a busy bar in the back area. Started off with an absolutely amazing bruschetta that had albacore and mustard on it. Not only that, but the bread quality was perfect for all of the toppings on it. Really excited they tried something different. Service was very attentive. We were told about the special for the day which the limited menu didn't display so had to jump on that. It was a pasta and meat plate that had a lot of flavor. To pair with this, Gumba had orange wine that you don't find often. Really enjoyed the evening here, will be sure to come back.

I really liked the food here! Gumba was a recommendation from the locals in Portland. Coming in without reservations on a weekday, yet staff being able to accommodate my party of 3 was a plus . The decor was modern, lots of room for big parties or for a table for two. Low lighting, great art on the walls, very intimate setting. Perfect place for a date night. We had the burrata cheese and fry bread appetizer which was Fantastic, we paired it with the savory olives . For the entree I had the spaghetti and two huge pork meatballs (for an extra charge). But so worth it. Cocktails were also a big reason to return! Overall the place was somewhere I'd go back for another memorable meal when in Portland.

Found this restaurant on TikTok and glad we came here! Such a lovely restaurant -- it has a rustic, cozy charm to it and is relatively casual. Made a reservation for 4:30 PM, and there were a surprising amount of people there. The pasta dishes are creative, and I believe they rotate because some of the dishes in other people's Yelp reviews weren't on the menu. We order the tagliatelle, which was done carbonara style and had burrata on top, which gave it a nice sweetness. We also got the Pappardelle with braised beef short rib, and the short rib was super tender.

Saw the review that said if you're having a bad day get Gumba , if your having a good day celebrate with Gumba. My day was long and I just wanted quality pasta. They did not disappoint! The pappaardelle was so good. The meat tender and seasoned perfectly. I also tried the fry bread, which was airy, and had a nice chew. I had enough for 2 meals with the portions. I regret not getting a cannoli so next time!

I WANT THIS RECIPE. I walked 40-mins and busted my heels just to try this place out and I don't regret it one bit. Each bite was a burst of umami. I ordered the Tagliatelle with meatballs-- the burrata, it helped switch up the taste profile a little which felt like I was eating two different dishes in one. So going back and forth with and without the burrata was a little palette teaser. The sauce was thick but not overwhelming. Staff was really tentative, especially the bartender/server. He kept checking in to see how I was doing since I was the only customer dining alone. (Thank you for seating me in the back corner of a cute and petite table but also not completely separated/singled out from everyone. I was really nervous about dining alone so thank you for taking care of me ). Will visit PDX again just to try out other items on the menu!

Definitely a different take on the Italian im used to !!....annnnnnnnnd I loved it !!!.... I really wish we had this type of italian back home in Cincinnati, ohio.... Everything was sooooooo fresh !!... I had the tagliatelle and it was sooo flavorful .... Also the fresh fry bread and ricotta was amazing!! ..... will definitely be back the next time im in Oregon

Foolish to think walk-in would be available Sunday night. Too busy this night to dine in, so Gumba to-go was the to-go option. Pasta ~ love at first bite. Charred Calamari $14 ~ a tad small. More chickpeas than calamari. Nice bites. Spaghettini $28 ~ black is beautiful! Squid ink tastes so guud. Too light on the seafood to have three shellfish in the description. Touch of mint a nice touch. Pappardelle $25 ~ small portion. Good flavors. Not sure why the staff wait & watch if you tip for take out ~ no interaction, no attempt to offer parm cheese or utensils. Cozy cute inside. Will come back to enjoy this little Italy.

Due to the snow storm, it has continued to be difficult to find a place that is open and does not have a really long wait. I called Gumba and they were able to accommodate us with a lovely table immediately We started with the fry bread and spinach & artichoke dip, as well as the olives. The fry bread was crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. The rosemary oil was delicious. Not being an olive eater, I tried one and it honestly was pretty good. I credit the rosemary for that I ordered the spaghetti and it was quite good. It had a little bit of a kick to it, but that enhanced the flavor of the dish Service was phenomenal! The host, Eric, gave me several options on tables and helped pick one in a nicely decorated area of the restaurant. Our server was also awesome and very helpful with recommendations

The atmosphere of Gumba is fantastically cozy and welcoming. This also extends to the delicious food they serve. The special pasta of the evening was the spicy spaghetti with pork belly and it did not disappoint. The sauce wasn't all that spicy but was enough to pair well with pork belly since it cuts some of the richness and fattiness. The beet salad and the pappardelle were also amazing dishes. I definitely will be back to try their other seasonal pastas. Love that they locally source their ingredients.

Mushroom Alfredo - 5/5!! No hesitation on that rating. The noodles were cooked perfectly -- the flavors and textures were mesmerizing. Rigatoni - 4.5. The pasta was a just a bit undercooked on the harder side however flavors were still there. Ambiance is chill and the staff was so friendly. I personally came in not knowing which pasta I wanted to try but was recommended the Mushroom Alfredo and am so glad that I listened. It's my favorite! Portions are just right for a single individual. I've always told myself upon traveling, I couldn't visit the same food spots but Gumba had me rethinking that! I didn't have time during my visit to come back for the 2nd time but if I had time I definitely would've. Gumba's for sure a staple on my list when visiting Portland.