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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.7
4.7
2567 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 16:30–22:00
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Mercedes Laboa: (508) 284-3368
  • 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 2,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambience

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

2,567 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience. The only minus was the cheese board. Lacked more jelly and honey

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  2. David

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were thinking this was a traditional Italian restaurant and it isn’t, it’s a modern fast pace infusion of Italian and other. Our server had no interest in making us feel welcome and just wanted to rush us through the experience. We did have a nice bottle of Italian wine, but the food was just not what we were expecting. We tried to enjoy the place but just had too many fails to rate any higher.

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  3. Michael

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. One of the best dinners we have ever had in Portland. We had not been here in a few years but we will certainly make this one of our regular spots.

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  4. Cory

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Every course was a highlight. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We would 100% go again.

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  5. Wendy

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were amazing. Cannot say enough good things about it!

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  6. Colleen

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solo Italiano was amazing and a great experience. We ended up being wowed by everything - staff, wine and food. The food is unique and delicious from the green crab sugo to the incredibly thin fried sage focaccia with burrata. We definitely recommend and will return when back in Portland. We actually chose to go there as they were one of the few restaurants in Portland we were interested in that took reservations for a party of two - many of them only accept walk-ins for that number.

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  7. Gregory

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, everything is amazing! The food is authentic, Italian and delicious. Our server Megan was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The staff is professional, and the atmosphere is refreshing. 

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  8. Kevin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Imaginative menu and superbly produced dishes. Intriguing wine list. Delightful staff. Great atmosphere and ambience. What's not to like?!

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  9. Ron

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We started with the cheese board and cocktails. A great way to kick off the evening. Each of the four of us then tried different first and main courses - no complaints! The Caprese Salad was the standout first course. All the pasta dishes were well-received too, from pesto to mushroom to seafood -- all great. Ended with cappuccinos and shared desserts. I loved the cookie plate. Have been to Solo a few times and will keep coming back.

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  10. pamela

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried five dishes and shared them. Not one was less than A+. The best Italian food I have had- even in Italy. Wonderful service by Megan.

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Solo Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2567 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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 16:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (207) 780-0227
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website and the reservations tab for large party options and details.
  • Private party contact
    Mercedes Laboa: (508) 284-3368
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