Ava Genes

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3377 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

Ava Gene's in Portland, OR, offers a Roman-inspired menu that highlights locally sourced produce and meats from Pacific Northwest farmers. The restaurant prides itself on its carefully selected regional Italian wines, creative cocktails, and extensive collection of amari and grappa to enhance the dining experience.

One of Ava Gene's specialties is the art of house-made pasta, where passionate chefs meticulously craft each batch in-house, guaranteeing exceptional freshness and flavor in every dish. The dedication and expertise poured into creating handcrafted pasta dishes are evident in every bite, showcasing culinary mastery at its finest.

For those looking for a unique dining experience, Ava Gene's provides a private dining room called Fora, a versatile space where ideas can be exchanged over food and drink. Located near the main restaurant, Fora offers a bright event space and meeting room that draws on Ava Gene's expanded kitchen, promising a memorable gathering for guests.

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Darcey H.
5/17/2025

A word that I reserve for only the finest experiences, sublime! For as next level as this experience is, it was also extremely friendly unapproachable. The mood in there is light yet...

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Arj U.
9/9/2025

Sadly, this was disappointing. Service: Good, attentive, and generally informative but also a tad misleading due to items on the menu being very non-authentic. I'd expect someone to tell us if a...

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Betsy G.
8/21/2025

I feel bad for writing this but there is something missing at Ava Gene's. For $230 for 2 people I expect a pretty stellar experience, from the food to the service to the ambiance. The food was...

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Rebecca C.
7/4/2025

4.5 stars. Excellent service. Food is solid and unique here. MUST GET: - snap pea salad with crispy rice. This one has really interesting texture with crispy rice and crunchy snap pea. Some...

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Bijana K.
4/10/2025

Had an incredibly memorable dinner here years ago when I was having a major chef-crush on Joshua McFadden and his vegetable book. I have dinner out every couple months with a friend and we usually...

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