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Isa Bistro - Portland, Portland, ME

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9
4.9
1414 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
21:30
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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving eclectic and seasonally driven menu. Reservations are available inside the dining room up to 30 days out, with a maximum of 8 guests. Our private outdoor patio is open seasonally with same day reservations available only, as it is uncovered and weather permitting (not dog friendly). Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation fee may apply.
Friday lunch available 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.
A husband and wife duo! A 2023 James Beard nominated chef, Isaul Perez brings his experience cooking French and Italian food in NYC to life with a splash of his Mexican heritage. His wife Suzie is a certified sommelier and face of the front. They showcase local farms and purveyors, offer craft beers and house specialty cocktails. The dining room is cozy and quaint with an original black tin ceiling. Be sure to order any of the Mexican dishes, whatever they may be!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri 11:30–16:00
  • Phone number
    (207) 808-8533
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Isaul Perez
  • Area
    Portland
  • Cross Street
    Portland Street and Brattle Street
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Prix

    US$95.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us Valentine's Day for a $95 prix fix menu to celebrate! Choose one dish from each of the three courses that suits your liking. Optional wine pairings with each dish. Cheers to date night!
    Valentine's Day Prix photo

What 1,414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isa Bistro in Portland offers a consistently stellar dining experience with "exceptional food and service." The menu features creative dishes blending French, Mexican, and Italian influences, with standouts like the eggplant lasagna and lobster tostada. Guests praise the "warm and friendly" atmosphere, attentive staff, and a cozy bistro setting.
1,414 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great neighborhood staple. I love Isa every time I go!

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  2. Kristen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always! Bryan the bartender is knowledgeable, friendly and creative with the cocktails. The food is outstanding. Totally worth it!

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been dining at Isa for over seven years and they never disappoint us. The food and service are always great and there is enough diversity of entrees to please all. I always order the fennel salad and love their fish and pasta entrees. Don’t forget to leave room for their delicious desserts. My favorite is the coconut cream pie.

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  4. Elizabeth

    VIP

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love ISA- we have woven it into our routine so happily as the food is always wonderful, the menu changes but not so often that you see dishes come and go too often, the offerings are creative, but not crazy creative- meaning the food is wonderful and not just weird combinations that you find some places where the chef is just trying something for the sake of being different. My problem with ISA is often seeing many things I would love to eat and having to make a choice, rather than coming and finding too few options- and this happens on all menus, through the seasons. Thank you thank you for your great food, your wonderful staff, great ambience, and even for the parking in the neighborhood that is a bit rough.

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  5. Carl

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time (imagine), but we enjoyed the duck special and the anjillo shrimp. Both were fabulous. A shorter pour on our wine, but great service and an enjoyable atmosphere. We will be back.

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  6. Paul

    VIP

    Phoenix

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine at Isa. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service, food and atmosphere make this THE go to restaurant in Portland, ME!

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  7. Alyssa

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! The food was simple, but elevated, full of flavor and you could tell it was made with love. Service was outstanding and we felt cozy and welcomed. This is my new favorite spot!

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  8. Philip

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were delicious. Citrus lemon drop yummy. French fries crispy wonderful. Fennel salad unique and oh so tasty. Eggplant Lasagna was Lucious. Shrimp aquillo amazing flavor. We love Isa. Thanks for being here on Portland

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  9. Rick

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to Isa bistro many times,and as usual the food and service was amazing. If I had one small complete, it would be that the noise level can be a little loud. It is a small restaurant and always full, so the chatter can be a little much sometimes. This, however, would not stop me from returning again and again. 

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  10. Marianne

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish there were higher numbers to give for the delectable food at this restaurant. Wow. Both my husband and I were beyond happy with our very different meal choices. Fresh, tasty, truly delicious

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FAQs

Isa Bistro - Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 808-8533.

Isa Bistro - Portland is rated 4.9 stars by 1414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Isa Bistro - Portland

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Portland Street and Brattle Street
  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri 11:30–16:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Isaul Perez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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