Isa Bistro - Portland

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

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   Wendy

   Maine7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The service was excellent, the waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. The sole dish was outstanding and unique. I would highly recommend.
   

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   Anne

   New Orleans9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Attentive service - good food. Fennel salad was outstanding.
   

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   Maggie VIP

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The fennel salad is a favorite. Bartender makes a fantastic Manhattan. Waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is always great. Our favorite restaurant in Portland.
   

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   Chris

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This is clearly the best food, service, and wine selections in Portland. The owners Isa & Suzy and brother Chris operate the top restaurant in Portland. It is intimate and beautifully decorated. Much of the food comes from local farms. The wine list is not the typical generic California and New Zealand mediocrity, but rather exceptional wines from other regions of the world. The attention to service is outstanding.
   

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   CalBax

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Excellent octopus appetizer. We loved our beet salad and Caesar salad. Our mains were perfectly prepared with unique sauce and sides. Service was attentive but not overdone. We went early which allowed us to enjoy the large windows. We will go back. Recommended.
   

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   KHutch

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Great atmosphere, delicious food & drinks. Staff is very friendly. Don’t let the location deter you from going - well worth the visit!
   

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   Jeana VIP

   Greater Boston25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Wonderful experience, food was great, the waitress was excellent guiding us through the menu. Will definitely be going back!
   

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   David

   Salt Lake City5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   There are few tables that must be reserved at least 30 days out. There is bar seating with elevated chairs without a foot rest, so those become pretty uncomfortable over time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

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

   The food was delectable. We recommend the grilled octopus and lobster tostada as appetizers, but we don’t think that you could go wrong with any of their selections!
   

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    PWMfoodie

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

    Consistently good food, professional service / we appreciate NOT being addresed as “you guys”. Was surprised to hear Isa celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Seems they’ve been a mainstay of Bayside for much longer. We enjoy returning often. 👍
    

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