Merchant of Venice Cafe

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Merchant Of Venice is located in Oregon. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Italian cuisine. Diners found the food excellent.

User Reviews of Merchant of Venice Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Porter C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Is this place still open? Website suspended and phone number disconnected!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sylvia S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Since I work close by, I thought I would try the MoV for lunch today. Ohh... it was such a bad decision!According to the waiter, we ordered two of their best dishes from the menu... and I'm not a cook...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I should preface this by mentioning that perhaps I'd have a more positive review if I've ever actually had the chance to eat there.My boyfriend and I have tried to have lunch there a few times but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by john t.

2.0 of 5 stars. the short version of my review, over priced and under flavored.In orenco station there are some pretty looking shops. Now here is a beautiful restaurant and it's empty during dinner. The bread was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Very very nice surprise

My wife and I have to admit, we read some reviews before going to M of V and had mixed feelings on what to expect. But after trying out this resturant We were very delighted with the whole experience from...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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new everything

im happy the merchant has a new chef and a team that really takes care of its patrons. the food is authentic and sometimes artsy depending on the mood of the chef. we always enjoy. but much more now.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cami M.

3.0 of 5 stars. My dad is a big fan of Italian food, I on the other hand, am not. But whatever, he's paying : ) The service was good, the decor was classy, and the waiter was knowledgeable about the wine and very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Great, fairly inexpensive food

After reading everyone's reviews, I just wanted to suggest going to the Merchant of Venice for lunch. The service is much better, and the food is extraordinary. It's still a little slower than I'd like for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Quant and delicous by Cate C. at InsiderPages

Nice Neighborhood restruant. Lovely atmosphere and good food. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Nice location with good outdoor seating. Good wine selection too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food, my girlfriend really really like the chocolate cheesecake there. The bar inside is nice and the bartender makes some good drinks! I just wish they had another tv or two for more sports...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I order take out from them every so often. They have a decent menu and decent food. The food isn't great but it isn't bad either. This is an average Italian food place. I would put it comparable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Lukewarm and overcooked food

This was our first time to the Merchant of Venice. It is one of my aunt and uncle's favorite restaurants, so we decided to give it a try. The service was just OK. The servers were not very attentive and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Decent serive, lousy food

My daughter and I have been eating at Merchant of Venice for 5 months , a *Mother, daughter* night out. The first couple of times we ate there, the food was good, but lately,, the food is either luke warm when...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Just took a client here for lunch . The place was completely empty at 12 noon, which made me nervous...the food ended up being very fresh and tasty though. Between us we had pasta with chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Italian restaurant with decent food, but lousy ambiance. A high-ceilinged room with all hard surfaces makes it VERY noisy. We have eaten here 3-4 times, and although it's decent, I can't really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Unexpected surprise in Hillsboro, personalized service

Tried the Merchant this Saturday evening. We were surprised it wasn't too busy, but traffic continued to pour in/out. Started with the calamari, which was very tender and great tasting!! Wine list has many...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Wonderful Customer Service and great food to Boot

My husband and I don't get the chance to eat out much in that we have three small children so when we do it is a very special event. We went to the Merchant on a friday night and even though they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food, affordable prices

I have gone to the merchant a few times over the past few years (I don't eat at restaurants very often, but when I do this one is on the top of my list) I enjoy stopping in for happy hour every so often and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Much better than the chains

After reviewing the previous reviews of this restaurant, I felt compelled to write, as I am a regular at this lovely restaurant. The staff is always kind and attentive, and while they have a small crew, there...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Poor Service

I took a friend there for dinner one night. It was a Wednesday, around 5:30, it wasn't even busy. First of all it took us forever to just be greated at the door the waitress was busy flirting at the bar. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Poor service, below-average food, closed Sundays and holiday weekends

We went at a quiet time (weekday 5pm), however the service was still a snail's pace. The icing on the cake was our server spilled my seafood stew on our table. She apologized and brought some towels for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Better have the 'it' factor....or be ignored.

Reading the reviews here shows this is an on-or-off restaurant. Clearly you need to have the 'it' factor to get good service here, because we certainly didn't. The four of us were dressed nice and were polite,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Great Food, Great Service, Reasonable Price

Merchant of Venice, our favorite Italalian restaurant! My wife and I quite often dine at "The Merchant." Often in the dining room or outside where we choose from the many menu items or the special menu of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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Locally owned, not a chain!

The Merchant of Venice is my favorite Italian restaurant. The bar is great if you just want a drink or try the bar menu - it is very good. The coffee drinks are good on a cold day. Their ravioli is great. One...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Delicious, quality food with great service!

I have been going to the Merchant of Venice for 5 years now, and I am continually satisfied with all aspects of the dining experience. The staff is friendly and helpful, it's like a family there. They always...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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nice place for friends and family

The Merchant of Venice is a lovely restaurant where southern european cuisine meets west coast hospitality. the food is great, the pre-meal bread with olive oil and vinegar is wonderful. I definitely suggest...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Do it right or make it right...

I guess the quickest way to go is to bullet the problems. A group from work went to have lunch at Merchant today and... * Smallish circular table for seven big guys... and no, they can't push two other tables...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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One of Our Favorites

Merchant of Venice offers Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. There's something for every member of the family here (pizzas, pastas, seafood, and salads).The tables are covered with butcher pap...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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It could be better

My husband and I have dined here a number of times, each time hoping it will be good and being disappointed. We live close by and would love to see this restaurant take it up a notch! I would hope someone from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Food ok, service sloppy or nonexistent.

The food was ok the few times we have been there, if a often unimaginative. The consistently poor service has ensured that we won't be going back. Servers 'forgot' dessert or beverage orders, and once brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
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Mixed Bag

Lunch. Quickly seated and staff provided high chair for our son. Had crab cakes as an appetizer consisting of 3 tiny cakes. I could barely taste the crab and considered this dish poor. My partner had ravioli...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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A little disappointed

People had talked this restaurant up so much that I my expectations were pretty high going into it. Perhaps too high. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. The service was okay. The whole place...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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One of our Favorites

My husband and I adore this little place. We live in Beaverton and so Orenco is a nice, classy "mini-village" to escape to when we don't have time for our other favorite haunt, NW 23rd Street. Merchant is one...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2005
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Katie's Review

The Merchant of Venice is a wonderful dining experiece. The food is excellent, and the the service is exceptional. The service staff treats you like family. I took my father there to eat last week, and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2004
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Blah

Approx. $10.00 for 8 pieces of ravioli. You do get some bread dipped in olive oil/vinegar as an appetizer, but that doesn't really make up for it. The food was average at best (my ravioli is way better). The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2004
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Delicious food, great service

My husband and I eat here every Tuesday night for our "date night", while my parents babysit our son. The pizza is delicious, the pasta is amazing, and the salads have made friends and family moan. Several...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2004
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2 cold 2 B Italian

I had a delicious spinach salad with blue cheese, artichokes, hazelnuts, and marinated onions . Plentiful, very fresh and tasty. Tiny Lamb chops, perfectly cooked, but swimming in the glace. Mashed potatoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2004
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Thankfully, no boring wine glasses

I am so tired of drinking wine in boring, traditional wine glasses. No problem here! I didn't care about the lack of wine glasses - nor did my date, who actually had wine with dinner. The food was good, maybe...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2004
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A Nice Family Place

This place is very kid-friendly, and the food is authentic. If you expect to get "American 'Italian'" food here, don't bother going, because there's no "stuft crust" pizzas; this place is the real deal. Bring...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2003
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They have wine glasses!

Honestly, if all you can find wrong with a place is whether or not they have wine glasses, you seriously need to get a life! Now, the atmosphere is pleasant. Couples are seated either in front of a window or...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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Tiny portions

Overpriced for what you get. The food was average. The room itself was nice and open. I won't be going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Awesome!

Merchant is a wonderful place to enjoy great Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable and curteous and the food is always on. It's also a great place to take your kids - they can...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Nice space, mediocre food

I agree about the wineglasses.....there are none. They serve wine in short juice glasses, it kind of takes some of the celebration out of it. The food was mediocre at best, just rather middle of the road on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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Get real wine glasses

Food was reasonable and reasonably priced. The wine glasses were bizarre and unbecoming. We wondered why the restaurant was mostly empty at 7 PM on a Saturday evening.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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Wcities

wall murals and shaker furnishings contribute to the italian bistro ambiance. for lunch, order the delicious antonio panini sandwich ($6.50), consisting of flavorful chicken meatballs and a hearty sauce....
wcities.com - user review
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