Ava Gene's

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8 / 10

10 expert reviews

“This Division Street Italian restaurant, which is owned by the same team as Tusk, mills their own flour on-site for their five daily pastas, each of which are great and worth trying.”

– The Infatuation

Gayot Gayot
15.0
"Ava Gene's has maintained its foodie reputation and remains one of the few Portland establishments requiring an advance reservation." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chef Joshua McFadden draws on regional, home-style recipes from throughout Italy, but focuses on local produce." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Chef Joshua McFadden elevates the humble vegetable at his obsessively seasonal trattoria with standout dishes like a celery and sunchoke salad with Parmesan cheese, lemon, and almonds." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"This resident of Richmond’s ‘restaurant row’ provides “a unique experience for foodies” with its pricey but “mind-blowing” presentations of seasonal, old-world Italian cuisine." Full review
goop goop
"With its warmly-lit ambiance, intimate seating, and extensive list of regional Italian wine, amari, and grappa, Ava Gene’s makes an ideal date spot." Full review
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