Petisco

"Portlanders have long loved the version of French onion soup at this Northeast Broadway European restaurant, beautifully balancing the rich and savory stock with a foundation of meticulously caramelized onions. The soup hides under a thick layer of browned cheese, paired with a few slices of bread for dunking. It’s available as a cup or a bowl." - Krista Garcia

"Though Petisco is not, as the name might suggest to a hopeful Portland Lusophile, a dedicated Portuguese restaurant, it’s a delightful pan-European restaurant all the same, with a frequently rotating seasonal menu and an inviting basement dining space that receives plenty of light. The small dining room, warm staff, and nightly specials create the feel of dinner over at a friend’s. The night’s menu can pull from all parts of the continent, with an emphasis on western Mediterranean fare — the house specialty is the monthly paella night, by reservation only. Petisco serves thoughtfully curated wines, limited beer, and refreshing cocktails." - Nathan Williams

"Once more narrowly Portuguese, Petisco today embraces a wider swath of Mediterranean influences for its frequently updated menus. But as far as it might wander for inspiration, hot clear summer days will always be an ideal time for the Broadway restaurant’s gazpacho. Petisco prepares a hearty, chunky-style gazpacho topped with cucumber slices and served with hunks of fresh bread, giving diners plenty to bite into. The gazpacho is available as an appetizer or in a full bowl, making it a tempting light meal in itself alongside a glass of sangria on a toastier summer evening." - Nathan Williams