Ava Gene's is an Italian restaurant in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood, in the United States.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant was temporarily converted into the marketplace Shipshape Goods.
Description Ava Gene's primarily serves Italian cuisine.
History Ava Gene's was established in 2012. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant was converted into temporary marketplace with a walk-up window called Shipshape Goods. The restaurant closed during the pandemic, reopening in 2023, after being purchased by Sortis Holdings. The business participated in Portland Dining Month in 2026.
Reception Ava Gene's was included in Eater Portland 2025 list of the city's best Italian restaurants. Michael Russell ranked Ava Gene's number 35 in The Oregonian 2025 list of Portland's 40 best restaurants. The business was included in Portland Monthly 2025 list of 25 restaurants "that made Portland".
See also
Cicoria (restaurant), defunct sibling establishment List of Italian restaurants
References
External links
Ava Gene's at Bon Appétit