Paley's Place Restaurant

"Paley’s Place Bistro & Bar has been an Oregon institution since its February 1995 opening. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, the critically-acclaimed restaurant is located within Portland’s leafy Northwest district and prides itself on elegant fare that clearly showcases local, sustainably-produced food." paleysplace.net

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Charged with bringing a fresh perspective to this well-loved space, we tried to honor the Paley's history while simultaneously adding modern elements.  "Casual Elegance" became our design motto as we sourced new finishes and created custom furniture.  The effect is fresh and modern, yet welcoming and familiar.  

Photography by Crosby Dove

Paley's Place  Bistro seating.  The restaurant has an extensive collection of original art imported from Europe.  

Paley's Place Bistro seating.  The restaurant has an extensive collection of original art imported from Europe.  

Located within a converted Victoria home, Paley's place has many architectural delights like these original leaded glass windows. 

Located within a converted Victoria home, Paley's place has many architectural delights like these original leaded glass windows. 

We gave the trim a coat of dark paint to enhance the details and create a modern look.  Textural sheers compliment without overwhelming.  

We gave the trim a coat of dark paint to enhance the details and create a modern look.  Textural sheers compliment without overwhelming.  

Bar seating.

Bar seating.

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The back dining room.

The back dining room.

The back dining room features limited edition prints of an original 1936 Bourin ad, which have been in the Paley collection from the start. 

The back dining room features limited edition prints of an original 1936 Bourin ad, which have been in the Paley collection from the start. 

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The main dining room.

The main dining room.

Paley's Place has always been a leader in the Farm to Table movement in Oregon.  This set of black and white images pays homage to some of their providers.  

Paley's Place has always been a leader in the Farm to Table movement in Oregon.  This set of black and white images pays homage to some of their providers.  

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With only 19 table tops,  Paley' Place  is an intimate dining experience.

With only 19 table tops, Paley' Place is an intimate dining experience.

Twenty-one years ago, the Paley's opened their restaurant with classic wooden Windsor chairs.  These custom metal and wood chairs are a modern interpretation of that classic shape, referencing the past while also looking toward the future. &nbs

Twenty-one years ago, the Paley's opened their restaurant with classic wooden Windsor chairs.  These custom metal and wood chairs are a modern interpretation of that classic shape, referencing the past while also looking toward the future.  

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Custom leather for the Paley's Place wine list.  

Custom leather for the Paley's Place wine list.  

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We worked closely with Vakker Design to create memorable arrangements.  This one features radishes, a nod to Vitaly Paley's 2011 triumph on Iron Chef America.

We worked closely with Vakker Design to create memorable arrangements.  This one features radishes, a nod to Vitaly Paley's 2011 triumph on Iron Chef America.

The restaurant is peppered with memorabilia, including this "Fork to the City" presented to Vitaly Paley by Portland Mayor Sam Adams in commemoration of his Iron Chef win. 

The restaurant is peppered with memorabilia, including this "Fork to the City" presented to Vitaly Paley by Portland Mayor Sam Adams in commemoration of his Iron Chef win. 

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We considered every detail, including how to address this often used vestibule.  Custom steel wainscoting adds a modern/industrial feel, but serves a very real purpose in protecting the walls from daily abuse via product deliveries.  

We considered every detail, including how to address this often used vestibule.  Custom steel wainscoting adds a modern/industrial feel, but serves a very real purpose in protecting the walls from daily abuse via product deliveries.