Ataula Editor’s Pick

Cuisine(s)
Spanish
Price Scale
$$$
Description
Chef Jose Chesa’s brand of tapas in a nutshell: stupid-good but incredibly smart, informed by modernist know-how but as accessible as a Tater Tot. From a guy hiding a small galaxy of Michelin-star experience under his apron come big and little snacks, detailed salads, toasted squid-ink noodles, well-chosen Spanish wines, and a rocking, seafood-laden black rice paella for two, all in a bustling, casual space. Among the finds: bombas, crackling balls of potato mash, spicy beef, and comfort; and deep, dark chocolate “nutella” with toasted Spanish bread for scooping.
Meal Times
Dinner
Good to Know
Noisy
Good For
Conversation, Date Night
Ataula
1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR, 97210
Northwest/Nob Hill
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503-894-8904
Tuesday–Saturday: 4:30-10 pm