Established in 2007, decarli is an ambitious restaurant created by Jana and Paul Decarli, a husband and wife team who along with their professional staff, are dedicated to food, wine, and providing an excellent dining experience. Paul, a longtime Oregonian and a graduate of Western Culinary Institute, developed his expertise at many of Portland's top restaurants including Paragon, Fratelli, Saucebox, and Tuscany Grill where he was Executive Chef.
Jana, an Oregon native and University of Oregon graduate, established her outstanding service skills and standards at San Francisco's esteemed 42 Degrees and Portland's Bluehour. Decarli is committed to showcasing the state's considerable bounty of seasonal ingredients. Paul's culinary style draws on his Swiss/Italian-American roots to create food that is at once sophisticated and rustic.
Jana, an Oregon native and University of Oregon graduate, established her outstanding service skills and standards at San Francisco's esteemed 42 Degrees and Portland's Bluehour. Decarli is committed to showcasing the state's considerable bounty of seasonal ingredients. Paul's culinary style draws on his Swiss/Italian-American roots to create food that is at once sophisticated and rustic.
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Allen Brothers bistro filet, wild mushroom ragu, arugula, lemon, grilled country bread & aged balsamic. Beef shortribs braised in espresso & dried prunes, creamy spaetzle, gremolata & fresh horseradish. Loved everything about this place - if you are looking for a special restaurant in Washington County this one will not disappoint!
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Jon N.
Jan 30, 2022
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Patti K.
Jan 19, 2022
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The place is about half bar, half tables. They accept reservations for dinner, which I highly recommend. I think the bar is first come, first served (but not sure.)
We came for our anniversary, on a weekday, and it was PACKED. The food and service were amazing. They even gave us a glass of celebratory bubbles for our anniversary.
There are vegetarian and pescatarian options on the menu, along with carnivore options. The wine list is also pretty good, with choices for glass as well as bottles.
Our food came out pretty quickly (although we had to ask for bread) so they definitely move people
We came for our anniversary, on a weekday, and it was PACKED. The food and service were amazing. They even gave us a glass of celebratory bubbles for our anniversary.
There are vegetarian and pescatarian options on the menu, along with carnivore options. The wine list is also pretty good, with choices for glass as well as bottles.
Our food came out pretty quickly (although we had to ask for bread) so they definitely move people
Aubrey Mellul
Jan 18, 2022
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Claire N.
Jan 16, 2022
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Cat Bail
Jan 01, 2022
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Frank C.
Dec 31, 2021
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Finally made it in here on this next to the last day of the year and I'm so glad I did! Man this is my kind of place. I love the ambiance! Dark, wood, brick, candle light. I could stay here all night :)
The bar is very cool. All wood. And a great place to hang out. I love the open kitchen. Service was excellent.
I started with a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir which was very tasty and the meatballs which were fantastic. For dinner I had the wild boar ragu that was scrumptious.
What a treat to have such a nice place out here on the West side!
The bar is very cool. All wood. And a great place to hang out. I love the open kitchen. Service was excellent.
I started with a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir which was very tasty and the meatballs which were fantastic. For dinner I had the wild boar ragu that was scrumptious.
What a treat to have such a nice place out here on the West side!
Marcia R.
Dec 02, 2021
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Dahlia C.
Nov 29, 2021
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Made reservations for two to have a nice dinner with my niece who was visiting from out of town. Checked in with the host and surprisingly we were led next door through an unassuming entrance. However as we stepped inside, we were amazed to discover this candlelit room with sparkling chandeliers and mirrors. It was so pretty.
Service was lovely and food was amazing! We started off with glasses of wine -- Pinot Grigio and Cabernet. I ordered a Beet salad and Polenta Fries to share. Then I chose the Pappardelle with duck Ragu, which had bits of crunchy texture from the duck cracklings. It wasn
Service was lovely and food was amazing! We started off with glasses of wine -- Pinot Grigio and Cabernet. I ordered a Beet salad and Polenta Fries to share. Then I chose the Pappardelle with duck Ragu, which had bits of crunchy texture from the duck cracklings. It wasn
Ashley Colomb
Nov 23, 2021
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Nate Drews
Nov 13, 2021
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Trisha C.
Oct 30, 2021
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Came here to celebrate my dad's birthday. Happy hour is from 5-6 PM. We got their Grilled Octopus, Margherita pizza, meatballs, and some Cavatelli. Their meatball was The meatball was slightly salty and a bit bland, but the sauce was great with it. The Margherita was very good. It was very thin, and so crispy. The Cavatelli was only so so, but the the meat was so tender. I was actually disappointed by the Grilled Octopus since it was really salty that it was difficult to eat. Unfortunately, there was not enough bread to enjoy the dish, and I used some of the extra crust from the pizza to eat
High Pope Of Tea
Oct 02, 2021
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I'm not one to give praise unless it's earned, and the short rib has earned ever word of praise I could slather onto it. The meat was tender, so soft you could cut it with a spoon! (I did just that.) The flavors of the espresso and prunes alongside the pasta was phenomenal! The red wine paired expertly and exquisitely with the dish, the atmosphere was pleasant with it's low lighting and the ambience of chatter, along with the music brought a sense of comfort with the meal.
10/10 I can't recommend this place enough! Get a reservation take a special someone out for a wonderful meal and enjoy a night
10/10 I can't recommend this place enough! Get a reservation take a special someone out for a wonderful meal and enjoy a night
Stephanie S.
Sep 30, 2021
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Another beautiful date night in the books ~ We started the night off with some tasty cocktails: a Bourbon twist & Gemini. We tried the polenta fries and Caesar salad for our appetizers. For the main course we both thoroughly enjoyed their signature braised short ribs. The short ribs were so tender, each & every bite was bursting with flavor! I was actually speechless it was so tasty! We ended the tasty meal with a fantastic salted caramel cheesecake which was amazeballs! (The cheesecake was served in a soup cup.) Watching the salted caramel topping drizzle down the bowl of cheesecake after
Nancy O.
Sep 23, 2021
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I had the best girlfriends night out a few weeks ago! It was an impromptu night, so we didn't have reservations but were able to get seated up at the bar. My friend and I made a fun feast out of it. We started with polenta fries, burrata, chicken liver mousse (don't knock it til you try it), the roasted corn and jalapeño pizzeta, and a Caesar salad. THEN, we split a couple of entrees: the beef short ribs (OMG SO GOOD) and the tagliatelle (cuz you just have to have pasta when dining Italian). We topped it off with desserts: a seasonal s'more (nothing like the campfire s'more
Wendy C.
Sep 15, 2021
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This is where I would eat for a "last meal". Polenta fries with blue cheese butter, beef short ribs over polenta, and a salted caramel cheesecake. I can die happy. Shout out to the staff too, they're always really knowledgeable, friendly, and amazing at their job. Josh is one of our favorites. Thanks Decarli! You guys Kill it
Jason W.
Sep 11, 2021
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We've been here several times and it is always terrific, never disappoints. It is the restaurant that started the food renaissance in downtown Beaverton. Great Italian food - we recently had the beef short ribs and cavatelli, after starting with the Burrata. It was amazing. Great wine selection and the service is friendly, attentive, and warm. There are a lot of great restaurants that have opened up in Beaverton, this one remains one of the best. I'd stack it up against any Italian place in Portland.
Sandi A.
Aug 16, 2021
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While visiting Beaverton, I was treated to a wonderful meal at DeCarli. We started with appetizers of a charcuterie tray and the meatballs. Both were excellent. For my entree, I chose the short ribs over a bed of spaetzle & gremolata. Delicious! The ribs were plentiful and so very tender. The spaetzle was cooked perfectly and paired perfectly with the short ribs. Being a dessert lover, I ordered the panna cotta to share with my table mates. Heaven! Pure heaven on a plate! Five stars!
Marc G.
Jul 23, 2021
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This is a favorite spot of ours for a night out for Italian food. The food is always good, and the atmosphere inviting. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is an odd quirk that we've experienced almost every time we've dined there: although there is always a table of freshly baked bread in the dining room, more times than not we've had to ask our server for bread, even as we've watched as other tables were brought it automatically! Are we not worthy of the bread? Do we appear to be anti-bread people?
A small oddity, but we love the fresh-baked Italian bread, so are always
A small oddity, but we love the fresh-baked Italian bread, so are always
Rhona M.
Jul 11, 2021
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Katelynn H.
Jun 25, 2021
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David Carter
Apr 14, 2021
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If you want a culinary experience unlike any other, go to Decarli. From the drinks to the delicious meals, the food keeps you on your toes in the best way possible. They change their menu often I was told... So I cannot wait to go back to see what they have available next time. I recommend the spicy margarita. It has habanero infused tequila that gives a delightful heat in the back your throat. Refreshing, and exciting. I would say more but I would get too jumbled up with my words! Go here. That's the jist of my message. It's worth it.
Scott Besemann
Apr 02, 2021
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Michelle M.
Mar 14, 2021
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This is a date night must !!! five stars all the way around from excellent service to the wild boars dish with phenomenal rosemary flavors and tenderness. The linguine was soft and flavorful complemented with a soft Italian wine. But by far the most impressive is the salmon tartare bruschetta a combination of flavors that pops in your mouth and makes you think of Alaska and the tropics all at the same time.!!! A must go to
Betty M.
Dec 24, 2020
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Mary C.
Sep 09, 2020
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Kathy F.
May 09, 2020
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Today at 1:00 I ordered our Friday meal to be picked up at 5:00. Decarlis makes it so easy. Go to their website, find the menu, orders taken starting at 1:00, and pick up between 4-8:00 pm. I paid on the phone with my Visa, and added a tip. When I arrived at 5:00 I put on my mask, walked into Decarlis, and was surprised to see so many employees working in the kitchen. All were gloved and masked, so sorry for those behind the hot stoves. Our bag of food was easily found, and there were many bags waiting to be picked up. I love that Decarlis take out is being supported by the community. If you haven
Kurt P.
Feb 23, 2020
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Mostly excellent food, good service, very loud environment.
Dinner for 5 last night including our 3 YO grandson. Ordered a bottle of wine (good selection of Italian wines, prices are not outrageous) and apps. Our appetizers came pretty quickly - I had the (pictured) chicken liver mousse which was really excellent. The portion size was quite generous for one person, very filling when you chase it with all the bread and/or crostini.
Followed with a salad course. After bragging that their menu was printed out fresh every day our waiter had to come back and notify us that the butter lettuce salad
Dinner for 5 last night including our 3 YO grandson. Ordered a bottle of wine (good selection of Italian wines, prices are not outrageous) and apps. Our appetizers came pretty quickly - I had the (pictured) chicken liver mousse which was really excellent. The portion size was quite generous for one person, very filling when you chase it with all the bread and/or crostini.
Followed with a salad course. After bragging that their menu was printed out fresh every day our waiter had to come back and notify us that the butter lettuce salad
