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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.7
4.7
2642 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
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 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • 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 offers "phenomenal menu, service & food," delivering authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a "beautiful space with a great vibe." Highlights include the "best pesto in the US" and "spectacular" pasta dishes. Guests praise the "amazing" service and "vibrant" atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions.

2,642 Reviews
  1. Cassie

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve come to Solo many times before and every time feels like our first! Food and service are Outstanding!! This time it was my daughter 16th birthday and they did not disappoint; having dessert with a candle and happy birthday written in Italian. What more could you ask for! Highly highly recommend. 

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  2. Janet

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had a lovely dinner. Wait staff were very attentive and food was yummy.

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  3. Derek

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place ! We can’t wait to come back again ! Derek & Sara

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  4. Jean

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recommend the sage focaccia with prosciutto & the creamiest buratta cheese, & obviously the pillow pasta with the most delicious pesto.

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  5. Mikkii

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderdul dining experience. Food was fresh and incredibly flavorful but not over powering. Service was impecable

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  6. Dixie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, beautiful and delicious food and very attentive service. A great choice!

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  7. Victoria

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation and opted to sit at the bar. The bar manager that served us (I brought my mom out to eat) must have been having a bad day and the vibe she gave was terrible from the moment we sat. Everyone else running food was lovely and welcoming.

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  8. Sherry

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant. Food presentation exquisite. Service was remarkable. Pretty expensive but worth it!

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  9. Elizabeth

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is lovely. Our server, Elaina, couldn't have been more helpful. Overall service was excellent - something we expect at a restaurant in this price range. The price was fair considering the quality of the food - and the quality, both in choice and taste was superior. Will definitely return!

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  10. Veronica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. We had the burrata, linguini with clams, and bucatini with crab and none disappointed. Knowledgable staff about wine and food

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FAQs

Solo Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2642 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Solo Italiano

100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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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