Isa Bistro - Portland

Isa Bistro - Portland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Alice

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful little restaurant! The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Camila

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a delightful experience was to dine at Isa Bistro! My boyfriend and I picked Isa Bistro for his birthday dinner and it was just a great experience top to bottom. As starters, we ordered the house made focaccia and the citrus and burrata salad, these two were absolutely phenomenal. As drinks, we ordered the hibiscus margarita and the coconut Paloma (added tequila, since it’s originally a non-alcohol drink in their menu) and the flavors were truly amazing. For our mains we ordered the marinated steak and the pork schnitzel and, I’m telling you, I will be dreaming about that schnitzel for days, it was just bomb! And lastly, as dessert we had the tres leches cake that was —also— a delicacy. Our server was Justin and shoutout to him, he provided a terrific service! The ambiance was also great, the music was just the perfect volume, the rest of the staff were super friendly and the bathrooms were extremely clean. We couldn’t have picked a better place for my boyfriend’s birthday, we’re extremely satisfied and we cannot wait to go back to Isa Bistro!
   

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   Henry

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Isa consistently has something new and delicious on its menu, we love going there although it can be hard to get a table! It’s not inexpensive but it’s a great Portland restaurant.
   

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   Richard

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always very delicious food, expertly prepared and presented. Very personable and helpful bartender/waiter. All together a very enjoyable and relaxed experience
   

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   Karen

   Greater Boston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite spot for lunch in Portland. The quality and freshness of the food is always excellent. Chef preparation is superb. Customer service by Susie (owner) and waiter (Marcus) was welcoming and efficient. Highly recommend.
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Greater Boston15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual, exceptional food and service. A “go to” spot for me!
   

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   rita

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, service and ambience at Isa are excellent. The menu changes regularly but the cooking is imaginative, fresh and excellent. It's one of my favorite restaurants and I've never had a dish that I didn't love or a meal that wasn't excellent. It's a casual neighborhood bistro that punches way, way above it's weight.
   

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   Raymond

   Maine3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Favorite restaurant in Portland, always reliable, excellent food. Always receive favorable feedback from the people we introduce. Isa is an amazing chef, Suzie a fabulous host.
   

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   Susan

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very Very good cuisine. Creative and flavorful. Good wine selections. excellent table side customer experience. Serving staff expert, informative without being overbearing.
   

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    Amanda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Very nice small intimate place. Has a daily menu with very well exicuted french spanish infusion style cuisine. Has become one of my favorite places.
    

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