About MiNGO

Michael Cronan, Michael Tocchini and Bob Tocchini

Three friends, two generations, one restaurant…

The name MiNGO comes from Michael Cronan’s uncle of the same name.  Michael has a habit of naming his restaurants after his family, as evidenced by the successful and long running Delphina’s(grandmother), Serratto (Mingo and Delphina’s last name) and Caffe Mingo, Bar Mingo and MiNGO.  It seems to work.

In 2003 the two Michaels convinced Bob, long time friend of Cronan’s from the 50’s in San Francisco, to form a partnership.  In 2004 MiNGO opened.  The younger Michael Tocchini learned to run the restaurant under the tutelage of MC and develop his own style and following.  It turns out the two Michaels have fairly similar styles, and MiNGO evolved along a parallel vein to Caffe Mingo.  Cronan’s genuine and old-style example of a restaurateur have prevailed: generosity, pure and simple foods, wine that speaks of it’s land, creating a family out of the staff, friends out of customers, and, on top of it all, having fun with the whole endeavor.

No restaurant owner can balance the life of their restaurant and their own without the help of wonderful staff.  As I work to keep my partner, MC, on a barstool instead of working when he’s here at MiNGO, I could not do it without my longtime friend and general manager, Mat Bilodeau.  It is because of his skills and dedication to MiNGO that I rarely have to think about the continued efficiencies and standards of the restaurant on my days off or when I’m on vacation.  THAT is a joy.  I’d also like to show my appreciation for the continued amazing work my front of the house staff does for us and you here at MiNGO.  These folks have been with us a minimum of 3 years:

Mat Bilodeau  6+ years
Shanti Binder 6+ years
Marvin Hernandez 6+ years
Alexander Jackson  6+years
Ashley Jackson  5+years
Nate Jenkins  6+ years
Susie Lambert 3+ years
Frida Markgraf 4 years
Jessica Pine 4+ years
Monica Zuercher  6+ years

  • Customer Testimonials

    we thought we'd visit Mingo,the offspring of one of our favorite Portland restaurants, Caffe Mingo. Glad we did because we enjoyed...
    ...top notch service.
    ..great cocktails and a wine list that broad enough but not overwhelming and reasonably priced with the added benefit of by the glass wines available as 3 oz or 6 oz pours.
    ...creative menu coupled with very good, professional kitchen execution for food flavors and presentation.
    ...portions and prices just right resulting in good value.
    ...delightful ambiance on a summer evening with the back doors rolled up and an "all are welcome here" vibe..

    M M R
    Bend, Oregon Yelp

    We booked our wedding reception here because they were one of the only restaurants that offered us a private room for our gathering. But what we were MOST impressed by was the great food and superb customer service! WOW! We highly suggest you consider this place for wedding receptions because it is ground level, close and easy parking, a beautiful outside seating area adjacent the MAX station and great atmosphere.

    Jerry P
    Portland, Oregon Yelp

    Their delicious dishes artfully prepared and presented with fresh ingredients from local farmers. The daily made ravioli melts in your mouth and is absolutely superb. If you get on their newsletter list, you find out about all kinds of cool, innovative events to bring the community together. The wine list is amazing and so are their cocktails. Lastly, and very importantly, the service is TOPS. It's definitely a valued treasure in Beaverton...the atmosphere is very hip, it's especially enjoyable when it's nice enough to open the big garage type doors and sit outside.

    Holly M.
    Portland, Oregon, Yelp!

    Best Italian meal, bar none, ever. Better than Salute in Marin County, better than Italy on the island of Capri, better than any and all meals in Cortona, Gaeta and Sperlonga put together. Better than Venice, and at least tied with some of our meals in Rome.

    Jenn T
    Beaverton, Oregon