Arrived early for a meal at the bar. Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and his drinks were outstanding. Food service however was the slowest I’ve experienced in a very long time in this region. Took well over an hour to be served our entrees which were not out of the ordinary complicated meals to prepare. Inevitably the food was very good but attention to timing by kitchen staff clearly needs to be addressed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sue Sarka
Excellent meal and completely unexpected how delicious everything was! We were just looking for a casual Wednesday night dinner out, in our usual last minute and unplanned way. Had been here one time before and I remember it being quite good, but tonight it was excellent. I had the chicken and it was one of the best, most delicious and perfectly prepared chicken dishes I have ever had. Hubby had the gnocchi and that was also amazing. Ended our meal with the chocolate torte and it too, was delicious. Atmosphere is cozy but kinda loud. It’s a small place and was pretty full, although we were fortunate to be able to walk right in without a reservation. Probably wouldn’t be able to do this on a weekend night or in the summer. Definitely a place we will return to often!
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere! A great neighborhood spot. The mushroom gnocchi and eggplant toast was delicious!
Amy Roberts
Wonderful! Best meal out in a
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre
Isaac Noyes
I have been to just about every restaurant in the Portland area and Bistro Leluco is hands down my favorite. The food is consistently amazing, drinks are great, friendly staff, and an excellent owner who makes you feel welcomed every time you walk in. I will be a regular for life. If you have not checked them out yet, please do.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Oil Cake, Octopus, Steak Au Poivre
Ronald K.
Thanksgiving day take out was fabulous. The best tasting turkey we have had in years! Our guests were blown away by the taste an quality of the food.
Brian W.
This place is rad. Delicious and inventive cocktails and my Steak au Poivre was ridiculously good. Nice vibe as well. The owner and the bartender were both aces.
AradTraveler
This place is so good I almost don’t want to leave a review and spoil it. Very small menu, everything local and excellent. Lovely service, nice vibe with locals.
William DeSena
This is my favorite restaurant in the Portland area right now. (Grew up in Cape Elizabeth now live in NYC)I first met Antonio in spring, and immediately enjoyed his presence and hospitality. His restaurant is beautiful, with every dish hitting home. I’m now coming back months later to review it as I’m missing the place, and wish I had one down here in BK.Definitely check this place out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Parisi
Leluco is the finest restaurant in a field of many Portland, S. Portland and Cape Elizabeth restaurants. The food is superb. Try the radicchio salad, the special chicken, gnocchi, halibut. It's all memorable. And the bar tender Jack is a master of his trade.Don't miss this place where the owners are there to greet you when you arrive and assure everything is to your liking.Leluco is a favorite neighborhood place we have frequented many times.
Parked in the parking lot and was looking for the business’ hours on my phone when an employee (middle aged gentleman, dark/silver hair and facial hair) came to my window and told me to leave. Super uncalled-for and he was strangely hostile. Not a welcoming place by any means…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bill Hunscher
Loved the food and service. Really amazing and you have to check this place out. Only issue was the noise level, which is pretty high. Fix this and it will be perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Torte
Olivia G.
Best restaurant in South Portland!! Delicious and creative food/drinks, cozy ambience, and the friendliest service. Well worth the prices. Excited to go back and sit out on the new patio!
Jim A.
Went last night. Great food. Great cocktails. Great service. A real solid addition to South Portland. We will definitely be back!
Sarah Dyer
This place is a win in every category. From the moment we were greeted at the door, we felt like welcomed guests, not just customers. The food was exceptional, and I could rave for paragraphs on that alone - but the extra details on service and atmosphere and the genuine conversations with everyone who was part of the crew there was really what made the night special.The food….. wow. We ordered a bunch of small plates and they did not disappoint. Flavors, presentation and just a perfectly created dish each time. I can’t pick a favorite (yes I can, it’s the fingerling potatoes, because I really love potatoes - please try the potatoes) but even the cocktails had so many layers of loveliness - truly crafted and thought out - no detail was overlooked.I so thank Anthony, Stacy, Jack and the rest of the crew working behind the scenes who made our evening one to remember. We look forward to coming back!
Arrived early for a meal at the bar. Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and his drinks were outstanding. Food service however was the slowest I’ve experienced in a very long time in this region. Took well over an hour to be served our entrees which were not out of the ordinary complicated meals to prepare. Inevitably the food was very good but attention to timing by kitchen staff clearly needs to be addressed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Excellent meal and completely unexpected how delicious everything was! We were just looking for a casual Wednesday night dinner out, in our usual last minute and unplanned way. Had been here one time before and I remember it being quite good, but tonight it was excellent. I had the chicken and it was one of the best, most delicious and perfectly prepared chicken dishes I have ever had. Hubby had the gnocchi and that was also amazing. Ended our meal with the chocolate torte and it too, was delicious. Atmosphere is cozy but kinda loud. It’s a small place and was pretty full, although we were fortunate to be able to walk right in without a reservation. Probably wouldn’t be able to do this on a weekend night or in the summer. Definitely a place we will return to often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Beets, Half Chicken, Chocolate Torte
Wonderful food, service and atmosphere! A great neighborhood spot. The mushroom gnocchi and eggplant toast was delicious!
Wonderful! Best meal out in a
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre
I have been to just about every restaurant in the Portland area and Bistro Leluco is hands down my favorite. The food is consistently amazing, drinks are great, friendly staff, and an excellent owner who makes you feel welcomed every time you walk in. I will be a regular for life. If you have not checked them out yet, please do.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Oil Cake, Octopus, Steak Au Poivre
Thanksgiving day take out was fabulous. The best tasting turkey we have had in years! Our guests were blown away by the taste an quality of the food.
This place is rad. Delicious and inventive cocktails and my Steak au Poivre was ridiculously good. Nice vibe as well. The owner and the bartender were both aces.
This place is so good I almost don’t want to leave a review and spoil it. Very small menu, everything local and excellent. Lovely service, nice vibe with locals.
This is my favorite restaurant in the Portland area right now. (Grew up in Cape Elizabeth now live in NYC)I first met Antonio in spring, and immediately enjoyed his presence and hospitality. His restaurant is beautiful, with every dish hitting home. I’m now coming back months later to review it as I’m missing the place, and wish I had one down here in BK.Definitely check this place out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leluco is the finest restaurant in a field of many Portland, S. Portland and Cape Elizabeth restaurants. The food is superb. Try the radicchio salad, the special chicken, gnocchi, halibut. It's all memorable. And the bar tender Jack is a master of his trade.Don't miss this place where the owners are there to greet you when you arrive and assure everything is to your liking.Leluco is a favorite neighborhood place we have frequented many times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Parked in the parking lot and was looking for the business’ hours on my phone when an employee (middle aged gentleman, dark/silver hair and facial hair) came to my window and told me to leave. Super uncalled-for and he was strangely hostile. Not a welcoming place by any means…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Loved the food and service. Really amazing and you have to check this place out. Only issue was the noise level, which is pretty high. Fix this and it will be perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Torte
Best restaurant in South Portland!! Delicious and creative food/drinks, cozy ambience, and the friendliest service. Well worth the prices. Excited to go back and sit out on the new patio!
Went last night. Great food. Great cocktails. Great service. A real solid addition to South Portland. We will definitely be back!
This place is a win in every category. From the moment we were greeted at the door, we felt like welcomed guests, not just customers. The food was exceptional, and I could rave for paragraphs on that alone - but the extra details on service and atmosphere and the genuine conversations with everyone who was part of the crew there was really what made the night special.The food….. wow. We ordered a bunch of small plates and they did not disappoint. Flavors, presentation and just a perfectly created dish each time. I can’t pick a favorite (yes I can, it’s the fingerling potatoes, because I really love potatoes - please try the potatoes) but even the cocktails had so many layers of loveliness - truly crafted and thought out - no detail was overlooked.I so thank Anthony, Stacy, Jack and the rest of the crew working behind the scenes who made our evening one to remember. We look forward to coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5