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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.8
4.8
2711 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
We currently offer in-house dining Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30-10:00pm (last dinner seating is at 9:30). Takeout is no longer available at this time. Patio dining is available Memorial Day weekend through September and always subject to weather. Please call us directly to reserve a patio table, but keep in mind that of the six 4-tops available outside, three are kept for walk-ins only.

Our restaurant features Paolo Laboa, international chef from Genova, Italy. His menu consists of simple, flavorful and authentic Northern Italian cuisine. This includes handmade pasta, crudo (raw fish), fresh pizza and an all-Italian wine list. Ingredients are sourced locally, from various Maine farms and from the Gulf of Maine, whenever possible.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (207) 780-0227
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Laboa
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website and the reservations tab for large party options and details.
  • Area
    Portland
  • Cross Street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is also available in DiMillos parking lot a block and a half away. Please keep in mind, street parking is free on Sundays and after 6pm every other day!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Solo Italiano is celebrated for its "outstanding" authentic Italian cuisine and "impeccable" service. Diners rave about their "amazing" pastas, "delicious" burrata, and "fantastic" ambiance. The restaurant's attention to detail in food presentation and wine pairings is frequently praised. Despite some concerns about pricing, it remains a "top restaurant" in Portland.
2,711 Reviews
  1. Kyle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. The food is exceptional. Solo rivals any Italian restaurant in Boston or New York.

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  2. Kate

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! This restaurant is always a special place for us and it did not disappoint this time around. Really appreciate the fresh, locally-sourced food and gluten-free options.

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  3. Erich

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A genuinely excellent Italian dining experience in Portland Maine's Old Port. The focus on locally sourced ingredients makes a big difference. The chef (from Genova) makes the most of the local fresh seafood. Service was perhaps the best we have had in Portland, which is a pretty high bar, but still, better here.

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  4. Cathleen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I organized a 21st birthday party for my daughter and 5 of her friends at Solo! I was far away in California. Lydia, the manager, was so so so helpful and responsive and made the dinner so special for my baby! Um, I mean “young adult.” 🤣And the food!? Exquisite!

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  5. Celia

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner there last night. Elena was very helpful with wine recommendations and the food was superb. We especially enjoyed the Tuna Tartare, the Angel Hair Pasta with Parmesan-Reggiano and the Lobster Carbonara. My only comment would be to serve the Angel Hair Pasta on a heated plate. Other than that we loved our dinner and will be back! Many thanks to your staff.

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  6. Carlos

    VIP

    Maine

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solo is one of Maine’s very best restaurants. Exceptional food and service in a great space on the harbor.

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  7. Maria

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and wonderful staff. It never disappoints!

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  8. Lynn

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still our favorite restaurant in Portland! The food is always very good and Sandrit is the best!

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  9. Allie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal - shared a bunch of plates which included octopus, pizatta (ended up getting a second because it was so good), burrata focaccia, pesto, tuna tartare, steak, scallops and lamb … everyone was VERY happy with the food. One of the best meals I’ve had in a while! Peter was a fabulous help and took great care of us.

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  10. Adisa

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Solo, great food and our sever Sydrit was the best :)

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Solo Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 2711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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 16 times today
Google Map for Solo Italiano

100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Area
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:30–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is also available in DiMillos parking lot a block and a half away. Please keep in mind, street parking is free on Sundays and after 6pm every other day!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Laboa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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