3 Doors Down Café – Italian
This intimate neighborhood sanctuary invites guests into a space where the air is rich with the aroma of slow-simmered Bolognese and the briny perfume of garlic-scented steamer clams. The kitchen celebrates rustic European elegance, pairing velvety chicken liver pâté and crisp brandade croquettes with soul-warming pastas and tender, salt-cured duck confit. It is a quintessential local gem where sophisticated flavors meet a relaxed, convivial spirit, making every meal feel like a cherished homecoming.
1429, Southeast 37th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214 +15032366886 https://www.3doorsdowncafe.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, low-fat, sugar-free, heart-healthy, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, lectin-free, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Steamer Clams - $24: garlic, white wine, basil, pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brandade Croquettes - $12: Mama Lil's aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Crouton - $18: fried como bread, mushrooms, Maderia cream, chevre, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Liver Pâté - $15: pickled vegetable, grilled house-made focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Duck Confit - $18: french lentils, red wine, demi glace, crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- White Bean Spread - $8: como bread, white northern beans, rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Romaine Caesar - $12: garlic, anchovy breadcrumb Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Apple, Bacon, Radicchio - $15: blue cheese fresh basil, Larsen's dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Orecchiette Bolognese - $19: pork and beef ragu, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Penne Vodka - $19: spicy tomato cream & housemade sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cavatelli Zucca - $18: butternut squash, guanciale, garlic, onion, calabrian pepper Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Fra Diavolo - $27: clams, mussels & prawns with fresh squid ink fettucinne, cherry peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cavatappi Eggplant Norma - $19: kalamata olives, plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cedar River Flat Iron - $45: red onion, roasted portabello, potato pave, green peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carlton Pork Chop - $35: grilled, sugar-spiced brine, candy cap mushroom-allepo, potato pave, green peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mary's Chicken Breast - $32: Basquaise sauce of sweet peppers, red onion, plum tomato, sweet smoked paprika, over yellow grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Sea Scallops - $39: apple parsnip puree, roasted cauliflower, vin-blanc sauce, broccoli rabe pesto, roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Lectin-Free
- Creamed Kale - $10: sauteed, garlic, chili flake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Roasted Beets - $12: basil, whipped ricotta, smoked paprika Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mashed Potatoes - $8: cream, truffle oil, pecorino romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Banana Cream Pie - $10: graham cracker crust, pastry cream, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bocca Negra - $14: flourless chocolate torte, bourbon cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crème Caramel - $8: candy-cap mushroom, baked custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tiramisu - $12: coffee and rum-soaked lady fingers, marscapone
- Bread Pudding - $12: white chocolate, raisin, bourbon butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Manhattan (On Tap) - $14
- Pom Cosmo - $14
- Blood Orange Sour - $15
- Mojito - $14
- Bee's Knees - $14
- Mocktail - $12
- Kolsch Rosenstadt (pint) - $8
- Otto Pils Rosenstadt (pint) - $8
- Rolling Rock (12oz) - $4
- Fort George IPA (12oz) - $7.5
- Fort George Lager (12oz) - $7.5
- Chinitto - $4.5
- Gassosa - $4.5
- Ginger Beer - $4.5
- Root Beer - $4.5
- San Pelligrino (1L) - $7.5
- Iced Tea - $3
- Lemonade - $3
- Clausthaler IPA - $6
- Arancini - $4: Mama Lil's, aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Happy Hour Chicken Liver Pâté - $10: grilled focaccia, pickled vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Happy Hour Caesar Salad - $8: garlic, anchovy breadcrumb Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Fresh Fettuccine - $12: white truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Happy Hour Wine by the Glass - $5: White, Rose, Vin de Pays