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Genoa, Portland, OR P104
 
While The Oregonian voted Paley's Place as the "1999 Restaurant of the Year", Genoa has been virtually "everyone's" favorite restaurant in Portland for years.  Geona has received "Restaurant of the Year" in years past from The Oregonian, and Gourmet magazine's readers voted it #1 in 1996 and 1998 and #2 in 1997.  It has an incredibly consistent kitchen and just spectacular food.

Again, I have a problem saying which restaurant is #1, thus relegating about a dozen or so restaurants to lesser positions...restaurants which, depending on mood and what I want to eat any given evening, are certainly worthy of #1.

Genoa is simply wonderful!  It never fails to please.  About the ONLY thing you might have to be careful of is any dietary restrictions you might have.  Their menu is a seven-course dinner which changes every two weeks.  I have encountered a couple of dishes with too much cholesterol for my heart condition from time to time, but a simple request when making reservations solves the problem. 

While Genoa's is not for the budget conscious, I can't imagine ever being disappointed by anything they serve.  Their classic Italian cooking is simply the best.

Food: A+. Service: A+. Ambiance: A. Attitude: A. Parking: Not a major problem. Value: A.  You going to get what you pay for.

 
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Genoa
Overall grade: A+
Date of visit: May 1999
Address: 2832 S. E. Belmont, Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 238-1464
Submitted by: HCG, Tualatin, OR
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Rcvd: 8/7/1999
C2 R106
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