Fede in Astoria, Ore., isn't just a restaurant-it's a love letter to the sea. The Romaine arrives as a revelation: creamy albacore suspended in a whisper of lemon, crowned with toasted breadcrumbs that crackle like driftwood and a snowfall of Grana Padano. It's a Caesar reimagined by a poet. Then, the Fish Soup-a brothy orchestra of sablefish, rockfish, mussels, clams, and shrimp, swimming in a sweet onion-tomato bath. Each spoonful tastes of tide pools and foggy mornings. The Sablefish entrée, braised with green olives, tomato, and onion, collapses into buttery flakes, while the Bucatini-chewy, garlicky, chased by chilis and parsley-wraps itself around plump Manila clams with fierce, elegant simplicity. The Manila clams themselves, served with garlic, chili, tomato, and charred toast, demand you mop every last drop. Finish with tiramisu that floats like a cloud and a lemon tart so bright it burns away the coastal drizzle. Fede doesn't chase trends. It catches lightning in a bowl. Five stars. read more

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Located on Pier 12, Fedé is unassuming. It's not at the end of the pier, though there are a couple of tables with a great view on the east side. You can watch the bar pilots head out to navigate the ships to the Pacific. It was my birthday and somehow we got one of these special tables. Service was perfect. I didn't get anyone's name, but when we put my name in and came back at our call time, we walked in and the woman, walking through the restaurant, said, "Hey, Mindy." A nice touch. Our server was also just right. I got the Negroni melone because I'm a sucker for Negronis. It was decent, though it would have been much better with a gentleman's cube. The hubs got a blood orange cocktail that was really yummy. We started with the ricotta and preserved tomato crostini, which was excellent! Hubs ordered the sablefish and I ordered the ravioli with chard. Both were fantastic! The sablefish was exactly, perfectly cooked. It had skin on, but easy to eat without if you're not into that. Ah, so good! The ravioli was so delish! The only thing missing was a sip of limoncello at the end of the meal, which you'd receive in Italy, but otherwise deliziosa! read more

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Two years ago we tried this spot and it was amazing. I forgot to leave a review and we decided to go back again for a second time. We heard that the place usually is very crowded and the wait can be long. So we tried to get there earlier for dinner. Positives: -the food was once again amazing. I can see why it's crowded and for good reason. The spot is a little smaller and probably the best Italian spot in town. We had meatballs last time, I remember it and it was hard to order something else this time. I got the lamb and my wife got beef ragu. We also ordered lasagna and the deviled eggs. -the prices were reasonable which is why we ordered so much. -the food was so good that we surprisingly finished everything we ordered. My lamb wasn't too gamey and the meat was extra tender. My pasta was a little undercooked. The lasagna was very meaty and it had an herby seasoning to it. I would say it's the best lasagna I've ever had. The deviled eggs were very good too and at a great price. You also get free bread which was also good. Negatives: -the wait might be long, but it's definitely worth the wait Overall 5/5 We will definitely be back on our next Astoria trip. It's a must for us. read more

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You would be hard pressed to find better food or friendlier service in Astoria. Fresh oysters, amazing burrata with seasonal pairings, fresh pastas (can't go wrong here) but the star is always the Octopus with Potatoes. The ambience is perfection. Wine list is extensive and well curated. Cocktails... down to desert! 10/10 might be my favorite restaurant in Oregon! read more

great service, gorgeous view! the food was delicious, and definitely worth the price! personally was very excited they had deviled eggs and they tasted amazing. love the ambiance inside too, will definitely be returning! read more

Fede - bread + butter, deviled eggs - Italian Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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My fiancé and I came the day that we got engaged. They don't take reservations and there was about a 30 minute wait so we went to a bar nearby to enjoy some water views and a celebratory drink. Fortunately, Fede was able to honor our request and get us one of the two tables that overlooked the water in the restaurant. Service was very friendly and they congratulated us on our engagement. The food was excellent as well and prices were very reasonable. We got the Sablefish, Linguine with Clams, and Pappardelle. Everything was delicious and while we almost added a Fennel Salad, I was glad that we didn't in the end as it was just the right amount of food for 2. Would definitely be open to coming back in the future. read more

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It's a nice treat when you have friends that visit a city frequently enough to make recommendations. The combination of Yelp info, plus knowing a name or two, made for a wonderful visit to Astoria. While Fede isn't located on the end of the pier that it calls home, my table did have a bit of a view of the river. But the view isn't why you should come here. For me, the revelation was a crostini appetizer with preserved tomatoes and ricotta. For my wife, it was the fish soup. And we hadn't even gotten to the entrees yet. The cocktails we chose were light and refreshing. PS - the lasagna with bechamel was also a delight. Fede doesn't take reservations, so I imagine it's packed during the summer. Easily worth being a centerpiece for an off-season visit to Astoria. read more

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Excellent Italian food. Don't ask for extra bread; as it suddenly becomes uncomfortable

Cannot be beat! Such an amazing meal with great service and even better food! The tomato crostini was possibly the best thing i've ever eaten! Overall excellent dinner! read more

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The food, drinks and staff are all amazing!! Some of the best pasta and dishes I've ever had! I always look forward to a meal here. No reservations but it is so worth the wait. You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu! read more

Fede - Limicello spritz with heirloom tomato buratta - Italian Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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You can tell how good this restaurant is from the moment you walk in -- it smells amazing inside and the place is bustling with happy customers. They don't take reservations so we had about 40 minutes to wait; we ended up being seated a little bit early. All of our courses came out promptly and were totally delicious. We'll only be in Astoria for two nights and we might come again the second night, too! UPDATE: We returned a second time! It was great! read more

To start, they do not take reservations, they are small and committed to their craft. You can't order to go, cause they make small batches and want to make sure everyone that comes in has opportunity to get what they want to order. They have a drink on their menu which proceeds go to cancer research, which I love. Bonus that it was delicious, but I was going for it anyways. We ordered focaccia and olives, which were great and we both wanted more of the focaccia, but knew we had 3 more courses coming. I had soup, my sister salad. The only downside for the cucumber salad was it was a little too much salad for that type of salad. The carbonara was cooked perfectly al dente, a tad too much sauce, but you know...I could just not lick the plate, it's fine. I needed more protein and my sister wanted desert so last course, I had pork shoulder and she had tiramisu. The pork was incredibly tender, quite literally fell apart with a fork pull. The tiramisu was substantial. The staff knew what they were about and treated people genuinely rather than overly nice. More like "welcome home" vibes. I've already recommended this restaurant to several people. read more

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Staff are very friendly and the cocktails are excellent! And the Oysters were yummy! We ordered Meatballs, Carbonara, and Lasagna. All foods were very salty. The carbonara was so salty that irritated my throat, the meatballs none of us could eat and it was taken off our bill. The lasagna was less salty. The quality of the food was great but extremely salty. Led me to believe this was an accident and I am willing to give this another try the next time we are in Astoria. However, over an hour wait for our food + overly salty foods + the price for the food we didn't enjoy = it was the lowlight of our visit. read more

One of the top restaurants in Astoria, it has authentic Italian food and excellent service. Great location - right on the river. Just remember that they don't take reservations, so best if you come in the late afternoon or early evenibng to avoid waiting (tho you can get a drink while you wait!). read more

The service and food here are top notch. Genuinely the best food we had anywhere on the Oregon coast. It is a small restaurant and you are able to see the kitchen front and center. Absolutely would come here again and recommend to anyone visiting Astoria. read more

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This is a magnificent spot. You need to be organized to secure a table, because it fills up fast. The wait staff is practiced and friendly, the location on the water is gorgeous, and overall this is a very special find. The fish soup (cioppino?) is just amazing. I think it's better than what I have had in Italy, Sicily or San Francisco. My wife had the ravioli the first night, and the prawn linguine the second. I would be happy to work through the entire menu! If you're going through Astoria, don't miss it. read more

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I was craving some Italian food and came across Fede. Definitely you will need to make reservations, I did not. I had a little bit of a wait and it was worth it. Restaurant is close to the water of the Columbia river and the food is amazing. read more

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"WOW" really encapsulates my partner and I's dinner experience here. We originally planned on going to the SEA Crab House, but saw the menu on the window of this place and couldn't help but change our plans. Their menu is broken into courses with the smaller/shareable plates in courses 1-2, and the heartier options in courses 3-4. Everything on the menu looked terrific, which made it so hard to choose. We ended up starting with the deviled eggs & arugula salad, and then each got a pasta for our main course. I really want to emphasize I am not exaggerating at all when I say that all of the food was absolutely splendid AND, if that isn't enough, the prices are great. My shrimp linguine was a very generous portion and only $18. The quality of the food compared to the price is probably the best I've ever experienced. Also, the deviled eggs are a must. On top of the food being great, our waitress was amazing. She was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. It wasn't super busy when we first arrived (maybe 4:30pm), but the place was pretty full with people waiting by the time we left. After one dinner, Fede is 100% our new go-to dinner spot when visiting Astoria. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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Adorable Italian restaurant right by the water. We walked in at opening without issue. Deliciously flavorful Italian food with friendly service. Loved watching the sea lions from the window while we ate. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nice meal with ambience/views while out in Astoria. read more

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Cute place- busy but they got us in in 45 minutes, as promised. Had a great Caesar with fresh albacore to start. A superb never ending bowl of fresh clams, and fresh tagliatelle with a spicy ragu completed the meal. Very nice! read more

Very weird customer service. My wife ordered an entree and I ordered a different entree. We each specifically stated "I want this." The entrees were not delivered together and I was going to have to wait and watch my wife eat hers while mine was still unavailable. When I mentioned it to the waitress (not yelling, no profanity...I've eaten in restaurants all over the world at age 77), the owner came to the table and told me "don't be rude to my employees." We got up and left immediately. Very strange vibe for Astoria. Felt very Republican. read more

The service was okay, I had to wait a good amount to get the waitresses attention. I ordered the octopus which I found to be so salty that I almost couldn't enjoy and I normally love octopus so that was unfortunate. As for their pastas it was pretty good but it doesn't come with any protein and if want protein you have to order another dish. Overall just okay but wouldn't recommend to a foodie read more

Love their pistachiocello! This place is packed even on weekdays during low season so make sure you get your name on the list by 6 pm. I've tried their pasta dish with nduja and it was a bit too salty for me, but I did like their lasagna better. There's at least 6 tables inside and there's no reservations. read more

The food was wonderful! Their fresh bread tastes like beer. Salad of fennel, olive oil, and lemon - YUM!! Tagliatelle - YUM!! Both went super with the lager I had. And, interestingly enough, the beer also tasted wonderful with the dessert. Panna Cotta with Pine Bud Syrup - YUM, YUM, YUM!!! The service was terrific, and the atmosphere very pleasant. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Fede - Italian Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Such a lovely, cozy, friendly spot. We followed friends' advice and arrived about 30 minutes before they opened for the evening. Service is exceptional - friendly, warm, knowledgeable. Cocktails are innovative. Our meal ended up being enormous as we ordered entirely too much food, but every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. Our absolute favorite was the tagliatelle. Highly recommend. read more

Fedé is our favorite restaurant. Period. Which is why it's so tragic that we live in Portland and can't go all the time. The freshest beautiful simple italian food. It's seasonal! This is how dining should always be, all of the servers are very personable and don't rush you. I feel I can really relax in their environment, it's simple and homey. We always get a limoncello spritz, a few oysters, the burrata, the fennel salad, always the agnolotti (and finish with an espresso) The only downside (because there has to be one) is that just like me, this is many other's favorite restaurant as well. And as the low reviews here mention, it can be hard to get a table/they fill up! But that's life. I think it's worth it read more

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A nice place on the coast to enjoy pasta. The views here are picturesque. Our server was super helpful in navigating us through the menu. I highly recommend the deviled eggs, ceasar salad with delicious albacore and the tagliatelle. Get here early because there was already a line before it opened. read more

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This place is amazing! First, I'd like to point out that most of the negative reviews seem to be related to people being upset they can't get in for one reason or another... This restaurant is more of an intimate, specialty, "boutique," if you will, spot. They do not take reservations. They do not have a phone number to call and ask about wait times. It's a place you have to show up early and take your chances. That all being said, it's worth it. The hosts who greeted me were very kind, despite how busy it was. They were gracious enough to squeeze me in-- luckily, I was on my own, so I'm sure that helped a bit. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Everything here is homemade, and you can tell. From where I was seated, I could see one of the chef's making pasta. It's a lovely, quaint experience. The server did take a little bit to greet me, but they were very busy, so I didn't mind. Once greeted, the remainder of the service was spot on. I ordered the house made limonata (basil lemonade) and it was amazing! I consider myself a lemonade (amateur) aficionado, and it checked all my boxes: not too tart or sweet, and not too watery; it had a slight thickness to it. I did not realize my pasta would come with complimentary warm fresh bread, so I ordered focaccia to start. It was served room temp, and had wonderful flavor and texture: not too salty, crunchy, or soft, or heavily olive oil tasting. Then, I had the arugula salad, which was light and refreshing. The server was very accommodating to my egg and seafood allergies, working with the kitchen to find out what was safe for me. For my entree, I ordered the Fileja with 'Nduja, which I've never had before. The pasta-- the pasta! The homemade touch shines here, wow! The texture of the pasta alone was wonderful. A tiny touch of spice, but that was expected, and I enjoyed it. But, just a note for individuals who may have very little or zero spice tolerance. My pasta also came with a mini loaf of warm, fresh bread, which I enjoyed even more than the focaccia (and I quite enjoyed that). Needless to say, I could barely touch my entree by the time it got to me: too full! I would recommend this place to anyone, just with the understanding that you may or may not get in. So, have some patience and flexibility there, but it is very much worth it. read more

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Fede is absolutely delicious and a must stop if visiting Astoria!! My colleague and I stopped for a quick work dinner while in town it did not disappoint. Atmosphere, food, ambiance, service, 10/10! It was packed at 5pm on a Tuesday, so definitely get there early when you can. The rigatoni ala vodka was amazing read more

Came by right before they opened and there was already a line. We were able to get seated about 30 mins after they opened which was not bad. It gave us time to mull over the menu and we settled on: lamb ragu, papperdelle pasta, ceasar salad, oysters, and focaccia bread. The pastas were delicious. Sauces were savory. Salad came with pieces of fish and it was delectable! Our cocktails were bright and refreshing. Worth a stop if you're in Astoria. read more

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Lovely place on the river. We were lucky enough to get window towards back looking out onto river. They had binoculars to use which was kinda cool Food very good and enjoyed the unique drinks. read more

Amazing ambience! Amazing craft cocktails! Excellent food! Great staff and the owner is super sweet! Very charming small Italian spot that just oozes with good vibes. Got there at 5p because reviews say it fills up quickly (no reservations taken) and we were happy we arrived at that time. It was still slightly on the quiet side but, come 5:30/6p it was packed. 10/10! My new fave spot in Astoria!! read more

One of the top five meals I've had. The attention to detail was amazing. I had the ragu and my husband had the Bucatini. Both were amazing but his clams were the best I've ever had. The salad and bread were also amazing. Great cocktails and wine list. Service was excellent too! Only negative: could have done without the tiramisu, it wasn't at all what you'd expect. Can't wait to go back read more

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Nice small restaurant doing many things well from our welcome to the last moment we had great service that was timely and helpful while very friendly. Loved the fettuccine with mussels and the wine choices. The potato leek soup was outstanding as was the salad. The meatballs were great but a bit too much food - we took much of it home and oh boy ... were those great the next day! Vibe is sort of beach meets Italian but it worked. read more

Tonight was our first time eating at Fede, but won't be our last. We really enjoyed this charming, somewhat hidden gem. Our burrata was delicious and was perfectly complemented by the soft bread. The radiatori with lamb was succulent and unctuous. Both of these we would definitely order again. However, my linguine with wild shrimp was too oily. Although the olive oil used was of the highest quality, there was too much of it for this dish. The menu actually doesn't mention that olive oil is the primary ingredient of the sauce. I would not order this dish again. Next time we visit I'll try something new! read more

Gem trattoria right on the river in Astoria. I had what was certainly the best meal I ever had in Astoria. Everything was delicious and wonderful. This is a small, intimate, yet open space with super friendly service. Beer, wine and cocktails. They had is with the opener cheese platt we. So so good! An amazing arugula salad next. My girlfriend ordered the lamb paparadelle , which was outstanding. I had the lemon to ick fish with sides of lemony delicious leeks with parmigiana and braised mushrooms. So glad to see this place open. I plan to return many times. read more

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This place is amazing. The food made me feel like I was floating on a cloud after. Best restaurant in Astoria! read more

Fede - Tagliatelle and mafalde - Italian Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Small place with no reservations so get there early, like 4:30 early. Very personable staff. Great wine list and cocktails. They have a passion for doing the food right. Dress can be pretty casual. read more

Fede - Apps - Italian Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This little place sits right on the water off of 12th street. Get there early and expect to wait a bit- they don't take reservations and have limited seating. The max number a table can hold is 6. But it is soooo worth it!! It reminds me of the little trattorias I would visit in Italy. They make EVERYTHING from scratch, the pasta, the bread, the limoncello, even their special cherry liquor! Most of the seafood is local too, minus the rainbow trout. Faith the owner is incredibly kind and their waitresses Ann and Jen will make sure you are well taken care of. It was so fabulous I came both nights of my stay in Astoria. First night I ordered the pistachio pesto pasta. Second night I ordered a limoncello spritz and the seafood soup. The shrimps were so tiny and cute!! read more

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Amazing Italian. Some really unique dishes and everything was delicious and fresh. As a vegetarian, there were so many options available to me. And the wait staff is so helpful in explaining dishes and making recommendations. Can't wait to go back. Get there EARLY bc they don't take reservations, they just put your name on a list, and they stop when they are booked for the night. We got there around 4:45, put our name on the list, then strolled around Astoria until they called that our table was ready, which was closer to 6. read more