“We had the best server. Forgot her name but she had reddish hair. She was very attentive to our table. The food was pretty good. She was great. We didn't have a problem other than when we were finishing up our dinner, it was close to closing... I would assume he worked in the kitchen, first thing I noticed, when he used the restroom he was in and out in less than 25 seconds. I work in the same industry, it takes 20 solid seconds to wash your hands the correct way ... Just by the math, there is no way he washed his hands... He had on a black beanie, and tattoos on his hands... He was also in and out from outside, walking in with a half-smoked cigarette hanging out of his mouth, that's not a good look for your business. I'd highly recommend teaching sanitation rules..the bathrooms were repulsive they looked like they hadn't been properly cleaned in a very long time.“
“Your people are genius! Not only did they blow my mind with the unbelievable combination of carmelized pears, chicken and fontina but the best tiramisu that I’ve had outside Boston’s north end. The staff was friendly, hospitable and efficient. I would highly recommend!“
“Food was so good. BBQ topped Mac and cheese was just beyond words. Could eat it every day. My wife had the steak and cheese and she was equally pleased. Fries and tots hot and done well. Staff was running all over the place as it was busy Friday night but were so pleasant and had great attitudes.“
“Always make sure to ask what their specials are when calling!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian quesadilla is actually pretty great.Parking: This is a very busy location and a full parking lot, but people come and go regularly. Arrive 10 minutes early if it's peak hours.Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly. They have an ice cream bar as well.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“
“They should rename this place "Cheers of the North". I've never been to such a welcoming and hospitable spot. The Thai pizza is outstanding. The tacos are even better. Beers are all great and you can tell that Jeff, the brewmaster, puts a ton of effort and attention into the beers. The space is super cozy and inviting. Like hanging out at a close friend's house. Every time I'm up here I try to make it my first and last stop. I found out this time they have an AirBnB on site called "The Brewhouse" cannot wait to stay there next time I'm up.“
“My brother claims their pizzas to be one of the best and he has eaten a lot of pizzas. I totally agree with him. Even though we only ordered takeout, we relished every bite that we plan to come back, dine and enjoy the view.Vegetarian options: Salads and pizzas with vegan options.“
“I just want to go here everyday until I’ve tried every pastry. This spot is super cute, in the best neighborhood in Portland (don’t fight me). The staff were all incredibly kind and welcoming.The pastries all looked so amazing it was hard to choose! I ended up getting the pistachio croissant, was was topped with a hard shell of dark chocolate and chopped pistachios, and filled with a great pistachio paste (similar to an almond croissant). It was incredibly decedent but so delicious. I worked at a very prestigious French bakery, and I prefer Belleville’s croissant to any that I had while working there.I appreciate their traditional coffee menu, too, which works so great any of the pastries.I’ll absolutely be back!!“
“Excellent! We had the house salad … like no house salad I’ve ever had! Lots of goodies, super tasty and the large was plenty for two! My hubby had rigatoni carbonara. I had the crab raviolini. We also ordered bread service ($7 was a bit high).Rigatoni carbonara was very tasty but extremely rich. He wished it would have been cut with an acid for balance. My ravolini was perfect in flavor and size.We sat at the bar (not our fave but we didn’t have a reso). Stools were NOT comfortable. Bar/waitress (Lora/Lori I’m pretty sure that’s her name) was friendly and solicitous to us.It was great to be in a neighborhood (and not in the Old Port). We’ve driven by the restaurant and never been inside … glad we did this time. We’ll be back!“
“This place is a rare find. They are local folks in a sweet part of a Portland neighborhood right across from Morans market. It is very clean and the food is amazing. Their prices are fantastic and every day they have a few specials and a special drink. The service is also fantastic always served with a smile. This is a must try. Support local!!!“
“First time in beautiful Portland Maine, the five of us coming from Indiana were looking for some new local eats. Blocks away from where we’re staying was Anthony’s Italian Kitchen. Walked into a warming Italian atmosphere and greeted instantly by the owners smile and welcoming ambience. He handed us menus with content and grace. I proceeded to ask what he recommended. In short words he said Spaghetti & Meatballs, Eggplant Parmesan, or the Lasagna mentioning everything was made in house/homemade, I was thrilled for authentic cuisine! I ordered the Spaghetti & Meatballs per his recommendation, as he told me multiple times how much I will LOVE it. Waiting on my food I admired the radiance of the restaurant and getting joyous for a meal that I longed for all day. The moment came and I ate. He was absolutely right! One of the best Spaghetti & Meatballs dishes I’ve ever eaten/tasted. It was so amazing, two others in my party also got Spaghetti & Meatballs that they thoroughly expressed how delicious our first meal was in Maine. Thank you for making our first meal one to remember and being so kind and welcoming. A++++! I would come back for more deliciousness and chats.“
“I always have a great meal here. For desert, the flourless chocolate cake with the Quinto port is a perfect pairing.Parking: Parking in the rear. Steep hill or stairs to front door.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs at front entrance and very wide doors.“
“Best pizza in America. Thin crust, hand made in house. Highest quality ingredients. Pastries are incredible. Vegan & gluten free options. Large selections of pastas, canned goods, cheeses, cured meats, fruits, vegetables, craft beers, fine wines, soft drinks and chocolates galore! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeble service.Vegetarian options: Their veggie & vegan slices are devine!Parking: Easy in, easy out.“
“What can I say?....This place is awesome. The pizza is perfect. Soft, chewy crust with little charred bubbles. The toppings are not your run of the mill Pepperoni and sausage etc. They have some interesting combinations that are very interesting and delicious. I highly recommend quanto basta.“
“This is a hidden gem in Portland. If you like thin crust pizza this place is the best. It is unique, not like anything else in the city, but that is the point. It is excellent. You may not like the style of crust, but the ingredients are all top notch. The staff all seem personally invested in the success of the restaurant, which is great. The atmosphere is incredibly comfortable and laid back. Also, there is parking - a rare thing in downtown Portland. Try the Dean Martin pizza and the dessert Nutella Pizza. You will not be disappointed. My new favorite restaurant in Portland, now that Emalitsa has closed. Yes, I am putting Coals on the same playing field as one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at.Parking: There is plenty of free parking in the lot behind the building.“
“I love the India street Amatoes! The foods is as good as it’s always been. Anytime I’m Back in Portland, I always go and get a taste of history!Now my grandchildren also love Amatoes ❤️ there’s nothing like the original!The cheese stuffers were a perfect snack to eat before heading home :)Thanks for making our delicious sandwiches ands pizza Zack!“
“10/10 place to eat, I go here a ton for my lunch and their food is always perfect. My family loves it too. All the negative reviews about the wait time and such is totally lies! I don’t think I have ever waited for more than 20 minutes for my food even when they are super busy. The prices are not bad because of the quality of their food, love it and always keeps me full for my day :)“
“The wonderful people working to create the Superette experience truly care about offering an interesting variety of quality goods to serve the Munjoy Hill community. I love that they have both tasty staples and exciting new tries! Annd, they have hot food ready to go?! An amazing place to shop and live local.“
“This was our first time to this restaurant and the experience was wonderful . The service was superb. Our waitress advised us to put our full order in so we could make our 630 show and we weren't rushed. The food was awesome ...we had the Gemelli and Cioppino, the bruschetta with tomatoes and mozzarella and the baked Crespelle. Outstanding 5/5 will definitely return“
“Had lunch there today for the first time. They were highly recommended by the Hilton Garden Inn I am staying at. It’s a small place but the food and service is first rate. Family owned for over a hundred years! I had the Chicken Parm sandwich and it was delicious. They have a variety of sandwiches and pizza. On top of that, they have fresh served ice cream. I didn’t get the ice cream this time but I did get two bottles of locally brewed blueberry soda which was amazing.Overall, this place gets five stars from me. They were also super friendly and recommended a dinner spot but that’s for another review.“
“LOVE the island bake shop! The deck is wheelchair accessible and you can enter through that side door to avoid steps. They have such a great variety of cold sandwiches, baked goods, pizza, and appetizers. My favorite was the sausage pizza and their blush vinaigrette salads. They even serve a hot dog on a brioche bun, which was delicious. We kept coming back throughout our trip to enjoy wine(&beer) on the patio to watch the boats and say hi to the locals walking past. Just what the island needed!“
“When you think of what a homemade pretzel is the picture in your mind is what this place produces. Food is good. Very inviting for a more neighborhood spot with friendly staff and tasty bar snacks. Their pizza looked good and their toppings wicked interesting so next time I’m in Portland I will grab a slice. Would recommend grabbing a pint and their pretzel for a snack to start your afternoon“
“I highly recommend Rise Pizza and Pub! Every time I have been here since they opened the food has been absolutely amazing. I crave their pizza and wings. My favorites are the house-brined chicken wings, the grilled Caesar, and the pepperoni melanzana pizza. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.“
“All the recent bad reviews of this business is the result of them being targeted by a private facebook group of antivaxers upset about the mandate. Most do not even live in Portland. Most running the group 1k strong are the same leaving the reviews. Feel free to DM me if you'd like the receipts or the names of the people going after you.“
“I would say Moran's meets expectations. It's a small local spot with your typical deli/quick service options. There is some outside seating for when it's nice out. I had the small salami Italian for lunch. It wasn't as loaded with ingredients as I would've expected, but it was tasty and fresh. The bread was really good. I'd order lunch here again for something quick and easy, and I hear the pizza is good, so that's something to try in the future. Maybe I'd take off half a star just because there aren't a ton of choices, but it gets the job done in a pinch.“
“First time my wife and I ate here and the food was excellent. We ordered pulled pork which was smoked and cooked to perfection. We met the owner who was a very friendly individual from the start. We finished our food and the owner asked us for feed back as well. The prices were very fair and we will be back again.“
“I'm updating this as I've been to Amatos manyl times since I posted the first review. I've upped the stars to 3 from 4 because I've had several things that I hadn't had there before and they were all very enjoyable. One thing I definitely appreciate is that with very little exception, the food is consistant from one Amatos to the next. It's nice to know that when I'm on the road and it's too late to make something for supper, I can find an Amatos and get something and know that, if it's not where I usually get it, it will be just as good as where I bought it the first time. Thank you, Amatos.It's fast Italian food on the fly. It's definitely a step (or even two) over McD's, BK's, Wendys, etc. Italians plus other hot & cold sandwhiches, salads plus a nice selection of Italian dinners makes it a good choice for singles or familes or any group in-between.“
“Oh my God is this place delicious. Best Sicilian slice I ever had. The dough is totally unique and amazing. And the sauce on the cheese and pepperoni is sweet and tangy. Portland is lucky to have this place. Heard it was great but really surpassed my expectations. And I'll always remember going because it was my son's 1st birthday that day and this was a late lunch after celebrating for a day already.Parking: Look it's downtown Portland. The more familiar you are with it the easier. You can park in a lot a few blocks away or if you get lucky you can grab a spot on paid parking in front. Be careful though they ticket often, so pay.Kid-friendliness: We had our one-year old who was getting a little tired and we didn't get any dirty looks and they provided a high-chair. We went early with only two other couples there.“
“Authentic environment with reasonably priced food and general items. Also the best sub sandwich I’ve ever had. Recommend the loaded steak sub. Breakfast was also wonderful - got the breakfast wrap. Staff goes above and beyond in service. I forgot a small bag with souvenirs at the table and they held it for me until the next day, not even knowing if I’d be back. Great place! Glad I found it.“
“Well, just finished my left over togo box of pulled pork, gouda mac and cheese and jalapeño pepper pizza. Ate three pieces last night in Yarmouth.Reheated up to 400 and it was just as good as when they served it out of the oven. Amazing combination of toppings and ya just have to try it. Don't be afraid to try it. You will order it again, just like me! Thank you Brickyard! JackForgot the cornbread !“