Roma Portland

4.6

956 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The Roma is a throwback, classic American Italian restaurant located in the heart of the West End on Congress St, that pays tribute to the great American Italian restaurants of decades past. The Roma will serve classic Italian-American fare in a relaxed and comfortable dining room. Love for comfort food.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(207) 761-1611
Website
http://romaportland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
767 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Neighborhood
Portland
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Popular dishes

Local Celery Root Soup$9.00
Chili Oil, Croutons, Olio Verde
Citrus Salad$12.00
Blood Orange, Radicchio, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Salt Roasted Beets$9.00
Goat Cheese, Radicchio, Pepitas
Fried Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Spicy Whipped Feta, Caramelized Onions, Shallot Agrodolce
Grilled Chicken Caesar$15.00
Grilled Romaine, Cured Yolk, Crispy Bits
Grilled Sweet Potato$11.00
Salmoriglio, Fried Capers, Artichoke
Meatballs$14.00
Beef & Fig, Marinara, Focaccia
Giaveri Osietra Caviar$50.00
Italian Caviar, Accoutrements

Primi

Tagliatelle Bolognese$26.00
Herbs, Ricotta, Parmesan
Squash Agnolotti$24.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Pea Shoot Pesto, Pepitas
Squid Ink Tagliatellini$26.00
Octopus, Greens, Chorizo
Local Lamb Pappardelle$29.00
Lamb Ragu, Rosemary Bread Crumbs, Pea Shoots

Secondi

Half Chicken$24.00
Gremolata, Sumac Carrot, Garlic Confit, Grilled Bread
Crespelle$22.00
Mushroom Ragu, Mascarpone, Puffed Farro
Strip Steak$34.00
Celeriac Puree, Braised Caraflex, Demi-Glace, Fried Shallots

Dolci

Goat Cheese Cheesecake$12.00
Graham Cookie, Meringue, Orange Marmalade
Zeppole$9.00
Lemon Curd, Cinnamon Sugar
Affogato$11.00
Chocolate Fig Biscotti, Vanilla Ice Cream

What 956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Good for groups
Greater Portland
Good for groups
Greater Portland
Neighborhood gem
Greater Portland
Great for fine wines
Greater Portland
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover the charm of Roma Portland, a historic gem offering authentic Italian cuisine. Enjoy "delicious homemade pasta," "excellent service," and a "stunning, romantic ambiance." Guests rave about the "outstanding eggplant parm" and "fantastic" brussels sprouts. Ideal for intimate dinners, Roma promises a memorable dining experience with its exquisite flavors and warm hospitality.

956 Reviews

S
Sal
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Roma provides very good Italian food that is a cut above basic options that many Italian theme restaurants offer. Having a chef from Italy is a real treat. We have been there a few times, and found that the menu changes, which is a good way to offer variety.
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Linnea
VIP
Maine
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
we had a lovely evening. The food we ordered was very good
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Tom
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice Italian food in a very nice room. Great service and atmosphere. Always a pleasure.
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Stephen
VIP
Maine
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Martinis are very small. Service is good. Disappointing that for a 5:30 seating on a Saturday evening they would be out of the catch of the day.
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Kyleigh
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going to Roma for our date nights - always pleased with their food, service, and the atmosphere!
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Jon
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A family favorite from start to finish. Great food and service.
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Timothy
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romantic, yet comfortable; great food and service; beautiful building. Make sure to check out their "speak easy" Bramhall.
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Alexis
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Roma and we had such an amazing experience!! The food, service, and ambience was just perfection. We will 100% be back for the authentic Italian food!!
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CARL
Greater Boston
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of seven. Roma was open on Sunday which was the only day we could all be together. The ambiance was excellent and everyone complimented the chef on the excellent food when he came to the table. The staff was more than courteous. Our waiter recommended a flight of desserts since there were so many of us. It worked out perfectly. We will definitely return the next time we're in Portland.
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Manley
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is creative but simple. Not over sauced or over though. Service is excellent . Noise level is good.
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FAQs

Roma Portland is rated 4.6 stars by 956 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

767 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

Additional information

Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://romaportland.com/
Phone number
(207) 761-1611

Roma Portland

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Local Lamb Pappardelle

Meatballs

Menu

Antipasti e Insalate

Local Celery Root Soup$9.00

Citrus Salad$12.00

Salt Roasted Beets$9.00

Fried Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar$15.00

Grilled Sweet Potato$11.00

Meatballs$14.00

Giaveri Osietra Caviar$50.00

Primi

Tagliatelle Bolognese$26.00

Squash Agnolotti$24.00

Squid Ink Tagliatellini$26.00

Local Lamb Pappardelle$29.00

Secondi

Half Chicken$24.00

Crespelle$22.00

Strip Steak$34.00

Dolci

Goat Cheese Cheesecake$12.00

Zeppole$9.00

Affogato$11.00

What 956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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