Housemade pastas & locally sourced Italian fare served in an intimate, warm-hued eatery.
At a Cena, we share a love for simply cooked meals enjoyed with friends and family. We value fresh ingredients, local Portland area farmers, hand made pastas and cured meats, daily prepared breads, consistency, a well-matched wine list, and a seasoned and personable staff. With these elements, we strive to offer our guests a fine-dining experience with the comfort and warmth of an Italian country kitchen. Salute!
4.6 – 571 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Wine List | |
| Piemonte | |
| 2016 Barbera d’Asti, Le Rocchette, Tenuta Olim Bauda | $53.00 |
| 2017 Barbera d’Alba, Superiore, Armujan, Podere Ruggeri Corsini | $49.00 |
| 2018 Barbera d’Alba, Vigne Martina, Elio Grasso | $62.00 |
| 2017 Gattinara, Travaglini | $68.00 |
| 2015 Barolo, Badarina Bruno Grimaldi | $74.00 |
| 2014 Barolo, Sarmassa, Brezza | $91.00 |
| 2015 Dolcetto Dogliani, Cascina Corte | $46.00 |
| 2016 Barbaresco, Rambone, Nada Fiorenzo | $95.00 |
| 2017 Barbaresco, Vie Erte, Cigliuti | $89.00 |
| 2018 Nebbiolo, Perbacco, Vietti | $58.00 |
| Toscana | |
| 2018 Chianti Clasico Riserva, Il Grigio, San Felice | $52.00 |
| 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva, Berardenga, Felsina | $65.00 |
| 2014 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Riserva, Corte alla Flora | $58.00 |
| 2018 Rosso di Montalcino, Campogiovanni | $55.00 |
| 2016 Brunello di Montalcino, La Fortuna | $95.00 |
| 2016 Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco | $98.00 |
| 2015 Brunello di Montalcino, Lisini | $92.00 |
| 2016 Super Tuscan, Bell’aja, Bolgheri | $65.00 |
| 2018 Super Tuscan, Noi 4, Tenuta Sette Ciela, Bolgheri | $88.00 |
| 2017 Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Fattoria le Pupille | $65.00 |
| 2016 Sangiovese & Cabernet, Capezzano, Conte Contini Bomacossi | $62.00 |
| Veneto | |
| 2016 Valpolicello Ripasso, Bussola, Ca’dal Laito | $61.00 |
| 2018 Corvina & Sangiovese, Possessioni, Serego Alighieri | $45.00 |
| 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella, Famiglia Pasqua | $85.00 |
| 2016 Super Veronese, Della Casa, Gasparini | $56.00 |
| 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, Marrano, Vignalta | $59.00 |
| 2018 Carmenere, Piu, Inama | $46.00 |
| 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon & Carmenere, Bradisismo, Inama | $68.00 |
| Other Regions | |
| 2019 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Torre dei Beati, Abruzzo | $42.00 |
| 2016 Aglianico del Vulture, Serra del Prete, Basilicata | $44.00 |
| 2019 Sangiovese Superiore, Papesse, Villa Papiano, Emilia-Romagna | $45.00 |
| 2018 Cabernet Franc, Russiz Superiore, Marco Felluga, Friuli | $64.00 |
| 2013 Schioppettino, Bressan, Friuli | $85.00 |
| 2019 Cesanese del Piglio, Foretano, Carlo Noro, Lazio | $67.00 |
| 2017 Valtellina Superiore, Mamete Prevostini, Lombardia | $70.00 |
| 2016 Montepulciano, Conero Riserva, Piantate Lunghe, Marche | $67.00 |
| 2019 Susumaniello, Masseria Li Veli, Puglia | $44.00 |
| 2020 Canonau, Olianas, Sardegna | $46.00 |
| 2019 Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Planeta, Sicilia | $51.00 |
| 2018 Nero d’Avola, Nerojbleo, Gulfi, Sicilia | $48.00 |
| 2012 Etna Rosso, Aetneus, I Custodi, Sicilia | $78.00 |
| New World | |
| 2016 Malbec, Leah Jorgensen Cellars, Oregon | $67.00 |
| 2018 Pinot Noir, Brick House, Les Digonnaise, Oregon | $105.00 |
| 2018 Pinot Noir, Purlpe Hands, Latchkey Vineyard, Oregon | $87.00 |
| 2020 Pinot Noir, Cristom, Willamette Valley Oregon | $64.00 |
| 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodward Canyon, Washington | $101.00 |
| Piemonte | |
| 2018 Chardonnay, l’Alto, Pio Cesare | $46.00 |
| 2020 Gavi di Gavi, Tenuta Olim Bauda | $44.00 |
| 2018 Roero Arneis, Giovanni Almondo | $41.00 |
| 2019 Cortese di Gavi, Pio Cesare | $45.00 |
| Toscana | |
| 2018 Chardonnay, I Sistri, Felsina | $53.00 |
| 2017 Vermintino, Belguardio, Mazzi | $38.00 |
| Veneto | |
| 2017 Soave Classico, Foscarino, Inama | $52.00 |
| 2018 Soave Classico, Straforte, Pra | $54.00 |
| 2019 Lugana, I Frati, Ca dei Frati | $46.00 |
| 2018 Lugana, Molin, CA Maiol | $44.00 |
| Other Regions | |
| 2020 Pecorino, Torre dei Beati, Abruzzo | $49.00 |
| 2019 Pinot Bianco, Plattenriegl, Girlan, Alto Adige | $42.00 |
| 2019 Gewurztraminer, Elena Walch, Alto Adige | $54.00 |
| 2020 Kerner, Valle Isarco, Alto Adige | $44.00 |
| 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Marjan Simcic, Brda | $57.00 |
| 2019 Falanghina, Mastroberardino, Campania | $46.00 |
| 2019 Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino, Campania | $52.00 |
| 2018 Flors di Uis Cuvee, Vie di Romans, Friuli | $65.00 |
| 2018 Friulano, Branko, Friuli | $54.00 |
| 2017 Collio Bianco, Vigne, Zuani, Friuli | $42.00 |
| 2018 Malvasia & Paserina, Oncia Bianco, Carlo Noro, Lazio | $55.00 |
| 2019 Verdicchio, Casal di Serra, Marche | $45.00 |
| 2020 Verdecca, Masseria li Veli, Puglia | $39.00 |
| 2019 Orvieto Classico, Barbi, Umbria | $35.00 |
| 2018 Torbato, Terre Bianche, Sella & Mosca, Sardegna | $46.00 |
| 2019 Carricante, Etna Bianco, Benanti, Sicilia | $50.00 |
| 2019 Grillo, Feudo Montoni, Sicilia | $42.00 |
| New World | |
| 2018 Pinot Gris, Raptor Ridge, Oregon | $40.00 |
| 2017 Chardonnay, Angela Estate, Oregon | $71.00 |
| 2016 Riesling, Le Pavillon Vineyard, Holloran, Oregon | $48.00 |
| 2017 Chardonnay, Arthur, Domaine Drouhin, Oregon | $61.00 |
| Sparkling | |
| N/V Lambrusco, Corleto, Villa di Corlo, Emilia-Romagna | $32.00 |
| 2020 Moscato d’Asti, Elio Tenuta Olim Bauda Piemonte | $21.00 |
| N/V Brut Rose, N.S. Della Neve, G.D. Vajra, Piemonte | $63.00 |
| N/V Brut Rose, Ferrari, Trentino | $30.00 |
| N/V Brut, Ferrari, Trentino | $60.00 |
| N/V Prosecco Brut, Loredan Gasparini, Veneto | $41.00 |
| N/V Prosecco Rose, Clara C, Veneto | $45.00 |
| Rose / Rosato | |
| 2020 Nebbiolo Rosato, Proprieta, Piemonte | $50.00 |
| 2020 Susumaniello Rosato, Masseria Li Veli, Puglia | $47.00 |
| 2019 Chiaretto Rosato, Diamante, Comincioli, Lombardia | $56.00 |
| 2019 Etna Rosato, Alnus, I Custodi, Sicilia | $48.00 |
| Reserve Wine List | |
| Bianco / New World | |
| 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Jordano Cru Opaka Marjan Simcic, Brda | $99.00 |
| 2016 Etna Bianco Superiore, Pietra Marina Benanti, Sicilia | $155.00 |
| 2016 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Leah Jorgensen Cellars, Oregon | $118.00 |
| Veneto | |
| 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella, Bertani | $210.00 |
| 2013 Carmenere Riserva, Inama | $105.00 |
| 2016 Veneto Blend, Capo di Stato, Loredan Gasparini | $120.00 |
| Piemonte | |
| 2015 Nizza Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Bauda Tenuta Olim Bauda | $120.00 |
| 2011 Barolo Riserva, Badarina, Bruna Grimaldi | $125.00 |
| 2014 Barolo, Vietti, Ravera | $220.00 |
| 2014 Barolo, Vietti, Lazzarito | $220.00 |
| 2009 Barolo, Villero Riserva, Vietti | $495.00 |
| 2009 Nebbiolo, Sperss, Gaja | $275.00 |
| 2006 Nebbiolo, Costa Rossi, Gaja | $295.00 |
| 2010 Barbaresco Riserva, Sori San Lorenzo Gaja | $425.00 |
| 2015 Barbaresco Riserva, Pora, Produttori | $185.00 |
| 2012 Gattinara, Riserva, Travaglini | $120.00 |
| Toscana | |
| 2015 Pugnitello, San Felice | $110.00 |
| 2013 Super Tuscan, Sangioveto Badia a Coltibuono | $105.00 |
| 2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Campogiovanni | $145.00 |
| 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Lisini | $205.00 |
| 2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Vallocchio, Fanti | $165.00 |
| 2013 Brunello di Montalcino, Pelagrilli, Siro Pacenti | $145.00 |
| 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Rennina, Gaja | $365.00 |
| Big Bottles | |
| 2015 Barbera d’Asti, Nizza, Tenuta Olim Bauda | $155.00 |
| 2013 Barbera d’Alba, Armujan, Podere Ruggeri Corsini | $101.00 |
| 2015 Barolo, ‘Bussia, Ruggeri Corsini | $140.00 |
| 2015 Barolo, Cannubi, Poderi Luigi Einaudi | $325.00 |
| 2012 Barolo, Gavarini Chinirea, Elio Grasso | $285.00 |
| 2011 Travaglini Gattinara Tre Vigne | $265.00 |
| 2013 Brunello di Montalcino, La Fortuna | $280.00 |
| 2012 Etna Rosso, Aetneus | $168.00 |
| 2018 Pinot Noir, Purple Hands, Dundee OR | $260.00 |
| Wines by the Glass, Beer & Cocktails | |
| Rosso | |
| House Veronese Blend of Cabernet, Merlot, & Corvina | $8.00 |
| Barbera d’Alba, Pio Cesare, Piemonte | $13.00 |
| Nebbiolo, Cascina Corte, Piemonte | $13.00 |
| Super Tuscan, Agricola Querciabella, Toscana | $13.00 |
| Rosso di Montalcino, Il Poggione, Toscana | $14.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Lone Oak Ranch, Purple Hands, Oregon | $15.00 |
| Riserva | |
| 2016 Brunello di Montalcino, Solaria, Toscana | $25.00 |
| Bianco | |
| Gavi di Gavi, Pio Cesare, Piemonte | $12.00 |
| Carricante, Etna Bianca, Benanti, Sicilia | $13.00 |
| Soave Classico, Inama, Veneto | $12.00 |
| Orvietto Classico, Barbi, Umbria | $10.00 |
| Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige | $13.00 |
| Falanghina, Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania | $12.00 |
| Rose & Sparkling | |
| Chiaretto Rose, Ca dei Frati, Veneto | $12.00 |
| Prosecco Brut, Loredan Gasparini, Veneto | $11.00 |
| Prosecco Rose, Clara C, Veneto | $12.00 |
| Moscato d’Asti, Vignaioli di Stefano, Piemonte | $8.00 |
| Rose Brut, Ferrari, Trentino | $30.00 |
| A Cena House Cocktails | |
| Aperol Spritzer Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange |
$11.00 |
| Limoncellotini Limoncello, Soda, Muddled Lemon |
$12.00 |
| Gindevour Hendrick’s, Aperol, Lime |
$13.00 |
| Tuscan Mule Tuaca, Ginger Beer, Lime |
$11.00 |
| Negroni Barrel aged Gin, Campari & Berto Rosso |
$12.00 |
| Paper Plane Bulleit Rye, Amaro, Aperol, Lemon |
$13.00 |
| Nocino Manhattan Maker’s Mark, House-made Nocino |
$13.00 |
| Draft Beer | |
| Upright Brewing, Engelberg Pilsner, Portland | $6.00 |
| Pfriem IPA, Hood River | $6.00 |
| Everybody’s Brewing, Lager, White Salmon | $6.00 |
| Ash Cloud Amber, Battle Ground | $6.00 |
| Weihenstephaner Non-Alcoholic | $5.00 |
| Non-Alcoholic Beverage | |
| Coke | $4.00 |
| Diet Coke | $4.00 |
| Sprite | $4.00 |
| Ginger Ale | $4.00 |
| Soda | $4.00 |
| Iced Tea | $4.00 |
| Hot Tea | $4.00 |
| Coffee | $4.00 |
| Caffe Umbria Latte | $5.00 |
| Cappuccino | $5.00 |
| A’ Siciliana Limonata & Aranciata Sparkling Sodas | $5.00 |
| Sparkling Water, Mondariz | $11.00 |
| Fentimans Ginger Beer | $5.00 |
| To Go | |
| Antipasti | |
| Burrata Burrata, Roasted beets, Purple Kale, toasted walnuts, Saba, EVO |
$15.00 |
| Casa Field Greens, Honey-poached apples, Toasted Hazelnuts, Gorgonzola, Balsamico |
$14.00 |
| Finocchio Shaved fennel, blood orange, arugula, Pecorino Romano, pistachio, champagne vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| Giardiniera Italian Pickled vegetables |
$7.00 |
| Polipo Grilled Octopus, Mama Lil’s Peppers, Salsa Verde, olives, Arugula, garbanzo puree |
$15.00 |
| Polpettine House-made meatballs, Grana Padano |
$12.00 |
| Primi | |
| Al Forno Lasagna alla Bolognese, Bechamel, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Grana Padano, basil |
$25.00 |
| Risotto Roasted winter squash, sage, Grana Padano |
$22.00 |
| Frutti di Mare Squid ink Bucatini, lobster brodo, prawns, calamari, green onion |
$25.00 |
| Secondi | |
| Cacciatorre Braised airline chicken breast, Creste di Gallo, wild mushrooms, San Marzano tomatoes, parmigiana. Wild Mushrooms: not an inspected product |
$26.00 |
| Parmigiana Eggplant Parmesan, House-made Mozzarella, Pomodoro, Basil |
$24.00 |
| Salmone Pan-seared wild Alaskan Salmon, braised corona beans, broccolini, roasted tomato butter |
$28.00 |
| Osso Bucco Sudan farms Lamb, Creamy Polenta, artichokes, olives, mint, pine nuts |
$34.00 |
| Contorni | |
| Cavoletti di Bruxelles Brussels sprouts fried with pancetta |
$9.00 |
| Cavolfiore Roasted cauliflower, Currants, Almonds, mint |
$9.00 |
| Rosemary Focaccia Baked fresh daily |
$5.00 |
| Dolci | |
| Budino Butterscotch pudding, Vanilla whipped cream, Caramel |
$8.00 |
| Panna Cotta Blood orange marmelata, whipped cream |
$9.00 |
| Tiramisu Mascarpone layered with coffee-soaked Ladyfingers, dark rum & cocoa |
$8.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Dolci | |
| Tiramisu* Mascarpone layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, dark rum & cocoa |
$10.00 |
| Cannoli Ricotta Impastata, Nutella, Hazelnuts, Amarena cherries |
$8.00 |
| Budino Butterscotch pudding, whipped cream, caramel |
$10.00 |
| Panna Cotta Vanilla bean Panna Cotta, Seasonal compote |
$10.00 |
| Affogato Vanilla Bean Gelato, Warm Chocolate sauce, Shot of espresso |
$10.00 |
| House-Made Gelato | |
| Jacobsen’s Sea Salt & Caramel | |
| Vanilla Bean | |
| Amarena Cherry | |
| Quince | |
| House-Made Sorbetto | |
| Dark Chocolate | |
| Lemon Mascarpone & Huckleberry | |
| Dessert Wines | |
| Vin Santo, Felsina 2008 | $15.00 |
| Ramos Pinto Port | |
| Tawny 20-Year | $18.00 |
| Tawny 10-Year | $13.00 |
| House-Made Digestivo | |
| Limoncello | $8.00 |
| Nocino | $8.00 |
| Cognac / Brandy | |
| Hennessy Privilege VSOP | $15.00 |
| Courvoisier V.S. | $12.00 |
| Clear Creek Pear Brandy | $12.00 |
| Grappa | |
| Clear Creek Nebbiolo Grappa | $12.00 |
| Jacopo Poli Grappa | $14.00 |
| Dinner | |
| —antipasti— | |
| Burrata Cream stuffed mozzarella, Hood Strawberries, candied pecans, saba, mint, basil, grilled focaccia |
$18.00 |
| Casa Baby farm lettuces, radishes, cucumber, pepitas, Rhubarb poppyseed vinaigrette, Sheep cheese |
$14.00 |
| Caesar* Little Gems, anchovy, focaccia croutons, parmesan |
$14.00 |
| Antipasto Prosciutto, mozzarella di bufala, Assorted seasonal pickles and preserves, grilled bread |
$20.00 |
| Fritto Misto* Calamari, shrimp, shaved fennel, lemon, calabrian chilis, Preserved lemon aioli |
$18.00 |
| Pepe Blistered Shishito peppers, Jacobsen’s salt, lemon agrumato |
$12.00 |
| Olives Castelvetrano, gaeta, alphonso, picholine, lemon zest rosemary, garlic |
$9.00 |
| Polipo* Grilled Octopus, confit fingerling potatoes, olives, saffron aioli, salsa verde |
$18.00 |
| Gamberi al Prosciutto Prosciutto wrapped Prawns, fregola sardo salad, pepperoncini vinaigrette |
$22.00 |
| Primi | |
| Ravioli ai Funghi Porcini & ricotta, cipollini agrodolce, Snap peas, pecorino. Wild Mushrooms: not an inspected product |
$30.00 |
| Secondi | |
| Parmigiana Eggplant Parmesan, House pulled Mozzarella, Pomodoro, Basil |
$24.00 |
| Agnello Grilled Sudan Farms Lamb Chops, Sicilian Potato salad, gaeta olives, fresh herbs |
$36.00 |
| Bistecca Grilled Hanger Steak, Blistered summer squash, cherry tomatoes, calabrian chili, Oregano, balsamico |
$38.00 |
| Pesce* Oregon King Salmon, Heirloom tomatoes, grilled pole beans, pickled red onion, Basil aioli |
$36.00 |
| Contorni | |
| Caponata Stewed eggplant, tomatoes, raisins, pine nuts, basil |
$8.00 |
| Fregola Sardo Sardinian pearled pasta, Gaeta olives, Pepperoncini, ricotta salata |
$8.00 |
| Cavolfiore cauliflower, currants, capers, pine nuts, mint, evoo |
$10.00 |
| Tris di Contorni | $26.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: exploretock.com
Contact a Cena Ristorante
Address: 7742 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 206-3291
Website: https://www.acenapdx.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 5–10PM |
| Sunday | 5–9PM |
| Monday | 5–9PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9PM |
| Thursday | 5–9PM |
| Friday | 5–10PM |
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