Roma Portland

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

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   Dave

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   There's no question why this restaurant has such amazing staying power over the course of many decades. The pastas and sauces are obviously fresh as soon as they hit your mouth. The service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The price is commensurate with other restaurants in the rest of the city. Don't pass up this somewhat hidden gem. 
   

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   Richard

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This is a very fine restaurant. Superior food in a comfortable, understated room. Wonderful pasta and unique flavors. Friendly, responsive service.
   

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   Kevin

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great food, great service, great place!! Highly recommend!
   

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   Cameron

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   As always, Roma ticked every box. The food was excellent and the service impeccable. The menu had some wonderful seasonal dishes like the winter salad which were nice changes to our usual order. We highly recommend a trip to Roma…it may become a regular part of your dining out rotation as it has for us!
   

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   Linsey

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   Outside lighting was nonexistent, so it was hard to identify the building from the street. Bar stock was limited.
   

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   Millie VIP

   New York City44 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

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

   We had a lovely meal before a show at the Cross Insurance Arena. The service was a bit slow and our server seemed a little flustered but she did a great job of getting us out (with dessert) in time. My husband and I split 2 entree both of which were very good, the cacio e Pepe ravioli and the short ribs. We had the tiramisu for dessert which was a contemporary twist on an old favorite. That was REALLY good. My only disappointment was that you had to purchase focaccia for the table, which we chose not to. When you go to a higher end Italian restaurant you expect great bread to be brought to the table. I don’t think I was ever asked to purchase bread. I also believe they should rethink charging $10 for pasta as an add on for the eggplant parm. Seemed a bit much.
   

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   RICHARD

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

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

   Dinner was offered in 2 attractive tastefully decorated dining rooms that have maintained the original character of a past era. The lighting we were told was low to create a romantic setting, perhaps too low as we really could have used a flashlight to illuminate our menus. The waitress never introduced herself by sharing her name but she did periodically check on us and always did so with a pleasantly sincere smile. We felt the food was simply ok. I had the bolognese on freshly made tagliatelle which paralleled a jarred sauce from the grocery store. It was disappointing but at least I didn’t have to do the prep or clean-up so our night out was relaxing. I enjoy good food and enjoy cooking to the extent of making my own pastas and sauces. Roma’s was lacking, more like what I would expect from a deli or diner. A bolognese is a simple yet homey and scrumptious meal when prepared with care. This one just didn’t deliver. Salads were generous and average. The dessert mini cannolis and cheesecake were both enjoyable. I wish I could give a better review.
   

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   Mark

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   I had the carbonara. It was so salty and flavorless it was barely edible. My wife's pasta dish was fine and the brussels sprouts were good. Our server was very attentive and pleasant.
   

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   Claude VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Superb food. Unique and delicioius wine list. Matt is the best waiter in New England
   

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    Corey

    Maine3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

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

    Roma Cafe never disappoints. I’ve been here five times now and it is truly my favorite restaurant. We visit Portland 3-4 times a year and every time we come we always reserve a table here. Service is top notch. The food is absolutely the best as the pasta is made fresh everyday by the chef. The wine is impeccable and is always on point. I’m utterly surprised every time we visit Roma that we can actually get a table. This is a hidden gem but nonetheless the absolute best. I highly recommended!
    

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