Caffe Mingo | Italian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Portland, OR

Caffe Mingo is an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar offering a selection of classic and contemporary dishes in a cozy, intimate setting. Known for its carefully crafted pasta, small plates, and comfortable ambiance, the venue provides a welcoming atmosphere suitable for casual dining, social gatherings, and special occasions. The interior features thoughtful decor and soft lighting, contributing to a relaxed yet refined experience.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, complemented by an extensive wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and a range of coffee and dessert options. With a focus on quality ingredients and diverse dietary accommodations, including vegan and vegetarian choices, Caffe Mingo caters to a variety of preferences. Its service style combines attentiveness with a laid-back approach, supported by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Amenities include outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, and accessibility features such as a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom facilities. The establishment maintains an inclusive environment, noted for being LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted and recommended due to limited seating. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and more.

Pricing aligns with a mid-range dining experience, reflecting the quality of fresh ingredients and culinary preparation. For a comprehensive look at the offerings, including seasonal specials and wine selections, visitors are encouraged to explore the full menu available on the dedicated menu page.

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Delivery

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

David V

16/02/2026

We had a small wedding party there, about 12 people, and brought our own cake. They refrigerated the cake for us until after dinner, then brought it out with a candle on it before taking it back to the kitchen so they could serve it on individual plates. Class act, and the food was great.

Jason M.

01/02/2026

Great food, intimate, laidback atmosphere and excellent service. The pizza was so delicious, I even ate the crust. The cheesecake was light and tasty and the jam on top was sweet, but not overpowering. Definitely looking forward to going again and trying some of their other dishes.

Donnielle

28/01/2026

I want to start out to say the food was amazing. We had the brussel sprouts and carrots as an appetizer. I had the swordfish and my boyfriend had the lamb stew. The lamb stew was the most wonderful part of the meal for sure with its flavors that blew us away. The dining experience had much to be improved upon. The tables were so small (like side tables in a bedroom) that the candle took up 5%of the space and provided so little light to the dim lighting that my photos do not showcase the fine food we had. We were also sat and one of the tables next to the curtains by the front door. These curtains were thick but not long enough to go to the floor and because of this, when the door opened it blew in cold air under the curtain and blew the curtian to touch our glassware. The server was kind when we brought that to his attention saying new curtains were on order to fix the problem. Which brings to question, why would you still have tables next to those curtains if there has been problems before? Unfortunately, the expectations for this place were set pretty high. The food rocked but the atmosphere was lacking and table size does matter when the dishes are HUGE.

Nathan Berres

27/01/2026

Finally got the chance to try Caffe Mingo and it was so good that we felt bad we didn't try it earlier. Caffe Mingo has such a cozy, chill atmosphere filled with cute decorations and comfortable lighting. This is the type of place you'd go to treat yourself for the week, with amazing staff, beautifully crafted and delicious food, and engaging cocktails. We really enjoyed everything about our dinner here at Caffe Mingo, it will undoubtedly be a new norm within our rotation! I highly recommend you go here and try the food, everything was amazing. The only thing that I wish could be improved is that the food didn't come out burning hot but that may just be due to the dishes we had and after 5-10 minutes it was all good. Amazing restaurant, treat yourself and go!

Eric Schrope

23/01/2026

A wonderfully intimate Italian Cafe. Top notch food coupled with a friendly atmosphere. I recommend the brined pork chop and tiramisu. Pick any starter, you can't go wrong.

Vivek Ajjarapu

22/01/2026

Finally made it to Cafe Mingo. The place is certainly much smaller than the pictures posted. Of course the size of the place does not matter. It’s all about the food!!!! The portion size looked small but was just right. Lots of vegetarian choices and

Chirag

29/12/2025

Noticed this restaurant while walking past and it looks like a cool vibe so went in and WOW Best Ravioli I have had in a long time and the cocktail was delicious too. Claire’s service was fantastic and so welcoming it made the experience even better! Highly recommend!

Pizza Prince

21/12/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve been back to Cafe Mingo, and wow she’s aged well! Our service (we sat at the bar) was impeccable and the food even better. Every dish was perfection, from the oysters, to the pasta, lamb, and delectable olive oil cake. I won’t stay away for long again.