L’ Orange

Real cozy atmosphere and the food was fantastic. I had a great time and would definitely come here again. We went here during the Winter 2025 menu. For the small plates / appetizers, we had the scallops, chicken liver tart, and the french onion soup. The scallops were probably the weakest dish since the rice puff texture felt a bit stale but the other two were absolutely delicious. The chicken liver tart was rich and the pairing of the jam and greens was well done. The french onion soup was very dense and rich which was a really interesting spin and delicious. For mains, we had the gnocchi, rabbit crepe, and beef cheek (bourguignon). Out of all 3, the gnocchi was the star here and one of my favorite dishes I've ever had - I'll be back to get just this one of these days. The rabbit crepe was very good although felt like it was more of an entree I'd get earlier in the day. The beef cheek was very good but the potato crisps took away from the texture of both the beef and potato puree. For dessert, we had the hazelnut cake and L'Orange cake. Both of these were delicious although the L'Orange was my favorite by far because of the great mix of textures between the cake, brulee'd sugar, and orange jam. I wish there were more non-alcoholic options as a non-drinker but they did have a very large wine selection.

Did a reservation for 4 and were placed in the private room, which was so special. However, we felt rushed as people kept peeking their head into the room to clear our table or walking past the doorway to look at our progress. We got a bunch of dishes and shared it family style: chicken liver, bread and butter, cabbage, squash, gnocchi, duck, and the l'orange cake. We also got a bottle of the 2022 Vinous Obscura. Highlights: bread and butter, squash (so well balanced), gnocchi (texture) and duck (taste). The cake was also delicious. Our collective least favorite dish was the cabbage - it had such an off-putting taste to it, we didn't even finish it. Would love to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Great atmosphere...in a Victorian style house, cozy seating and plenty of staff to help. Service was good. Portions were appropriately explained. A little turned off that we were told we had to order our food all at the same time (except bread). Enjoyed the fall menu. Highs and okays. Duck was cooked perfectly but felt the accompaning items were ok. Pasta was delicious but overly salty and sauce read more like a gravy. Shaved cheese with glazed nuts and sherry jelly were outstanding! Salad was pretty good though the dressing couldn't help with the tartness of large leaves of radicchio. A little disappointed with wine list and for a wine restaurant, having only 4 red wines by the glass and not much for earthy wines by the bottle. Wines were fine just expected more.

We went for the last week of the summer menu. The restaurant place is converted from an old houses and therefore has very nostalgic interior vibe. The foods are all very delicious and fairly priced! We especially like the chicken liver tart, the cube-shape Wagyu beef check, and the desserts!

So glad I finally checked this place out, it had been on my want to go list for some time. We had the squash, pasta campanelle, and duck confit. Everything we ate was amazing. We also tried both of the orange wines, which were both great but I did slightly prefer the Orgo. The team running L'Orange are great. Very kind and helpful with menu recs! Please note, you will have to walk up stairs to get to the restaurant.

This restaurant is fantastic. It strikes the perfect balance of flavourful and interesting food without being pretentious or overly expensive. Now this is a nice restaurant but understated at the same time. The menu is small and simple, but absolutely high quality and well curated. It is well priced. I won't say cheap but compared to other high end restaurants it is well priced for the quality you get. The service was impeccable - attentive and well timed without being overbearing. A relaxed and intimate character. Highly recommend for a date or anniversary. Very happy with my experience here! I ate all the things and had mouth orgasms the whole time.

I went here for my birthday for the first time and had the best meal I have ever had in my life! Licked the plate clean kind of good! I originally choose this place for the French onion soup which was delicious but the scallop appetizer stole the show! I could have eaten that as a main course if my main course the sturgeon wasn’t so delicious. We ordered extra bread so we could have every last drop of the sauce. The staff was so welcoming and friendly. We sat at the counter near the kitchen and they were funny and kind when we sent them praise. Such a cute homely place that may very well be my new favorite restaurant ever!

Portland's L'Orange has been making waves as a destination for inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine, with its focus on seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. On a recent visit, my party of four was eager to dive into the hype, but the evening left us with a mix of admiration and bewilderment. To start, the Chicories salad delivered a crisp, bitter punch, its assertiveness tempered by a creamy dressing and crunchy hazelnuts. The Cauliflower was a triumph-charred at the edges, bathed in a velvety sauce that struck the right balance of richness and acidity. The pillowy Gnocchi, dressed with seasonal ingredients, was another highlight, its delicate chew yielding to a deeply savory broth. However, not every plate hit the mark. The Mussels & Clams, while plentiful, were underwhelming, lacking the depth of flavor we'd hoped for. Also, our seating arrangement in the purple room was perplexing: two round tables pushed together, leaving one member of our party awkwardly isolated, as if dining alone. When we brought this to the attention of our server, his response-that other customers hadn't complained —felt dismissive and unaccommodating. L'Orange has moments of brilliance, but attention to detail-both in hospitality and consistency-keeps it from true greatness. For now, it remains a restaurant of highs and lows, worth a visit for its strengths but approached with cautious expectation.