Reserve now:
FratelliReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
Portland / Oregon Restaurant Reviews >
Portland Restaurant Reviews >
Pearl District Restaurant Reviews >
Italian Restaurant Reviews
Fratelli Reviews List
Fratelli
A little bit of Italy in the Northwest! The next time you visit Portland, Oregon-on business or for fun-come dine with us at Ristorante Fratelli! We pride ourselves on our simple, regional approach to Italian cuisine. We cook with only the freshest local organic produce, meats and herbs. In addition to our tantalizing selection of the finest grappas, sambucas and spumantes, we offer you a rich, Italian/Oregon wine list, featuring renowned blends and vintages from all of Oregon and Italy's regions.
See more Fratelli details
53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(25)
- romantic(22)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(19)
- notable wine list(8)
- good for groups(2)
Fratelli Reviews List
Review 1 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took my son to dinner to enjoy the food. As always it was top flight, creative, unique and fascinating.
Staff is exceptionally knowledgeable (and always has been). You may make any menu inquiries and get a complete expalnation of the item's presentation.
Fratelli has been for yeas one of my favorite Portland restaurants."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time dining at Fratelli and the experience was again very good. Excellent service and knowledgeable waiter made for a great evening as our group selected several items that may not normally have been our first choice.
Everything turned out great and our halibut, pork and wild boar entrees were excellent.
Everything turned out great and our halibut, pork and wild boar entrees were excellent.
Don't get to Portland often but would like to return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My wife and I went here for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I went here for our anniversary. The risotto was excellent, but the dessert was fantastic."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous food from beginning
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fabulous food from beginning to end. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is NOT the Olive Graden....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite places to eat in all of Portland. Seriously..."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is our second time a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is our second time a Fratelli and it was absolutely delish. We went on a Sunday night and they were surprisingly slow. I can’t believe they weren’t slammed!!! Good for me, bad for everyone else. I had the rabbit special and my friend had lasagna. The special came out and looked like artwork but tasted like heaven and the lasagna was outstanding too! I'm not sure if it was because they were slow, but I was doted on. The line cook (is that PC?) let me try a few things spread on a crostini and the chef gave me a scoop of delicious hazelnut gelato (on the house). I am telling you, this place is a GEM! Cannot wait to go back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must go!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fratelli was excellent. The server was attentive and funny. The chef even came out to check on us. I had stuffed rabbit wrapped in prosciutto. It was simply AMAZING, I could have had another!! The four of us split two desserts and they were heavenly, and the perfect amount of food. Can not wait to go back. I recommend Fratelli to anyone and everyone!!!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Fratelli's for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Fratelli's for Valentine's Day. I was surprised at how small the restaurant was, and how industrial the atmosphere. The menu was very limited, but the quality of the food was good. The service was slow which made for leisure dining, but undoubtedly was not appreciated by the LARGE number of people waiting to be seated."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had five courses. Four were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had five courses. Four were outstanding. Sweetbread special was a little to smokey for my taste, kinda homogenized the dish. Will return."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Romantic Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My girlfriend and I were celebrating Valentines day late and I chanced upon Fratelli and made reservations. Eric was our server and he made the evening amazing for us. The service, food, and drinks were all perfect and just what we were hoping for on a special night. We'll definitely be coming back at some point."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A romantic restaurant that
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A romantic restaurant that caters to couples. Good food, good price A definite "go again""
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We made reservations for Valentines
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We made reservations for Valentines Day. We got to the resturant at 8:20 for our 8:30 reservations. We could not even make it down the hallway, it was packed with a long line of people waiting for their 8:15 reservations. The resturant was behind and did not have any tables to give. We were so dissapointed, we were dressed up and ready for a romantic dinner and we were being told that it would be another hour wait. We could not even wait in the bar because it was full. So our only option was to leave or stand in a dark, packed hallway for an hour with 30 other people. We choose to leave. The manager did not offer drink tickets, or a discounted dinner to entice us to come back. This resturant let us donw on the most romantic date of the year"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time to this place to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time to this place to celebrate my daughters 20th birthday. Really enjoyed the food and the staff."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been going to Fratelli
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been going to Fratelli for a long time and will continue to go and recommend it as one of the best and most consistant restuarants on Portland."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The best thing on the menu
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best thing on the menu seemed to be the appetizers. The entrees were disappointing. The lasagne burned the roof of my husband's mouth and was greasy and overdone. My orzo was nothing special - too salty and tomato-e. Not a great place for kids since nothing on the menu specifically for them."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Share:
-1point
0of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sensational Regional Italian Faire
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food, as always was outstanding. Seasonal menu, with a chef at the top of his game. It was a slower night than in the past when we have dined there, so it was relatively quiet. The servers seemed to be a tad bored, making them less attentive than they could have been. This is the first time we have had that problem at Fratellis. In a city like Portland, where fine dining can come and go in the blink of an eye, they need to work on the servers attitude a tad more, because Portland diners won't continue dining at an establishment if they don't like the service. And on that subject, Portland diners need to start actually tipping the proper amount, as they are notoriously cheap, If you want good restaurants to stay in business."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 17 for Fratelli
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We hadn't been to Fratelli
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We hadn't been to Fratelli for several years, but when a friend came to town we said we would take her to our favorite Italian in the Pearl. A lot has changed since we last went there. We should have been tipped off when the server butchered the names of the dishes--such as ce-o-pino and papper-del. The food had none of the old flair. There was virtually no one else in the place when we left at 7 p.m. so perhaps everyone but us had got the word that Fratelli had gone so far downhill in recent years. The only nice thing was that our guest--a foodie--was gracious about it."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2006
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Fratelli
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate