Castagna

name
Castagna

website
http://www.castagnarestaurant.com

cuisine
Italian & French Inspired

quadrant
SE

where exactly
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd

what's unique
Castagna has a restaurant and an adjacent cafe with a more casual ambiance

what to order
the pizza - i believe the primary ingredients are tomato, basil, and cheese

fun fact
voted #5 restaurant in Portland for 2007 by Portland Monthly magazine

my short and sweet opinion
i have only indulged at the cafe which is cozy, yet trendy - great vibe and service

pros
the next door cafe is open later than the restaurant, for late night eats

cons
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