downtown portland restaurants | Valentine's Day

Join us for Valentine's Day at Nel Centro

Join as at Nel Centro for a romantic and celebratory Valentine’s Day. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Nel Centro is the perfect spot to enjoy a memorable meal with your special someone.

Our Executive Chef, Luis Escorica, has created some exceptional dishes just for the occasion. Additionally, our regular menu will also be available.

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Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cordial Mousse

Valentine’s Day Specials

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Starter
Roasted Octopus with White Beans, Chorizo & Salsa Verde.

Fish
Pan seared White Seabass with Baby Artichokes, Fingerling Potatoes & Carrot Romesco

Entreé
Grilled Lamb Loin with Fregula Sarda, Harissa Roasted Heirloom Carrots & Baby Turnips

Dessert
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cordial Mousse

Chef Luis Escorcia
Pastry Chef Kristen Sands

_{*Our full dinner menu is also available Valentine’s Day.}

Dumpling Week!

Dumplings

Nel Centro is thrilled to join select Portland restaurants in The Oregonian’s Fifth Annual Dumpling Week. This is our third consecutive year participating in Dumpling Week, and Chef Luis has outdone himself with this year’s offering — Truffled Ricotta & Pancetta Ravioli in Parmesan Brodo.

These dumplings will be available during Dumpling Week only (Feb 1st through 9th) and they are not to be missed!

Fundraiser for Right2Survive and Sisters of the Road

Nel Centro’s management and staff are strong believers in social justice activities that support and promote equity and inclusion for all of our residents. We are proud to announce our newest community partners and invite you to join us in our support of their social justice efforts.

For the month of February, Nel Centro will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our English Pea Agnolotti (pictured above) to help support two different organizations that are doing very important work in our community — Right2Survive and Sisters of The Road.

PDX Jazz Festival 2019

PDX Jazz Festival 2019
The 2019 PDX Jazz Festival returns in February (Feb 20-March 3) and we will be hosting two jazz brunches this year. Join us on February 24th and March 3rd from 10:30 am – 1 pm for live jazz while enjoying a delicious Sunday brunch. Reservations are recommended. No cover charge.

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Mary Kadderly Duo
Sunday, February 24th, 10:30 am -1pm

Laura Cunard Duo
Sunday, March 3rd, 10:30 am – 1 pm

David Machado Restaurants

Tanner Creek Tavern seasonal, approachable Tavern fare with inspiration and flavors from around the world.

The classic dishes of Northern Italy and Southeast France meet David Machado’s passion for culinary tradition coupled with locally sourced, seasonal food.