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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.8
4.8
2729 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 30 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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

What 2,729 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • 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 dazzles with "authentic Italian cuisine," beautifully crafted handmade pasta, and "superior unpretentious service." Diners rave about the "amazing ambiance" and "exceptional" staff. Although some find portions small, the "fresh ingredients" and "extraordinary flavors" are worth the price. It's perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

2,729 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Date nite- Awesome food and great service. Handkerchief pesto pasta and the lamb were exceptional.

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  2. Randi

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Service provided by staff was outstanding.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for Maine Restaurant Week 2025 and I was very happy with my experience. The set menu was absolutely delicious. The only complaint is that the cake in the dessert course was a bit dry, but the truffle shavings with honey on the vanilla ice cream was to die for. Overall, the food was delicious, the service was great, and the ambient was nice. I would definitely go back.

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  4. Susan

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian resto north of Boston. Hands down/no debate. The food is ALWAYS outstanding, top notch & oh so tasty. It’s fun on resto week to have the Prix fix menu bc other Eisen always get the same thing. Tonight’s treats with truffles was divine. I’d eat it again in a heartbeat but I’m so stuffed. You will never have a less than delicious meal here.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful food and service!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local Rum from 3 and Strong was very good. Focaccia Normale was perfect for sharing as a starter with drinks. Scallops were prepared perfectly and pesto on homemade pasta was delicious. Had tiramisu and panecotta for dessert- both excellent We were attending a performance at Merrill Auditorium and service and timing worked out great . Service was very attentive.

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  7. John

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where do I start? The food, the cocktails, and the service were all phenomenal. This is the best restaurant in Portland. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that loves great Italian food.

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  8. Joe VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful the food was outstanding. Very highly recommended.

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  9. jutta

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ou truffle dinner was outstanding in every way. Excellent and friendly service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went during restaurant week with friends. Had a delightful 4 course fixed price tasting menu. Friends elected to have two pasta entrees which they loved. Server was attentive and got us out on time to meet a ferry.

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FAQs

Solo Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 2729 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Solo Italiano

100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
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