Paley's Place

Paley's is amazing!  My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here.  Paley's was the perfect choice.  We enjoyed our spectacular meal at a cozy candle lit table.  Chef Vitaly Paley sends each table an "amuse bouche " to start the dining experience.  This is basically a small spoonful of deliciousness to get you started.  The amuse bouche that night was a tuna nicoise and I wish I could have eaten a plateful!  Our meal included the smoked duck breast charcuterie, roasted beets in horseradish cream, Maine diver scallops and a warm salad including Spanish octopus and Oregon Dungeness crab. The menu is cleverly divided so that you can order a half or whole portion of most the main dishes.  The charcuterie menu also allows you to customize your order to include one or several or their selections.  This affords you the chance to taste lots of goodness in one meal for a reasonable price.  We ended up being too full to partake of the cheese course and the dessert menu, both of which looked amazing.  Paley's captures that rare essence that allows time to just dissolve away and nothing matters while your there except the warm company and delicious food.  I recommend it whole-heartedly.
Paley's Place 1204 NW 21st Ave.  Portland, OR 97209

Maine Diver Scallops a la Plancha