Italian
Ava Gene's
Portland, Oregon
Why stop here: Ava Gene's is a $$$ italian pick in Portland. Order Seasonal vegetable contorni.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
TownPortland
Joshua McFadden's Roman-inspired restaurant builds a hyper-seasonal menu around the best local produce and meats raised by Pacific Northwest farms.
What to order
Seasonal vegetable contorni
At Ava Gene's, Roamward highlights Seasonal vegetable contorni because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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