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Isa Bistro - Portland, Portland, ME

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9
4.9
1361 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
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Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9
$31 to $50
Bistro
Portland

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving eclectic and seasonally driven menu. Reservations are available inside the dining room up to 30 days out, with a maximum of 8 guests. Our private outdoor patio is open seasonally with same day reservations available only, as it is uncovered and weather permitting (not dog friendly). Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation fee may apply.
Friday lunch available 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.
A husband and wife duo! A 2023 James Beard nominated chef, Isaul Perez brings his experience cooking French and Italian food in NYC to life with a splash of his Mexican heritage. His wife Suzie is a certified sommelier and face of the front. They showcase local farms and purveyors, offer craft beers and house specialty cocktails. The dining room is cozy and quaint with an original black tin ceiling. Be sure to order any of the Mexican dishes, whatever they may be!


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 808-8533
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Isaul Perez
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Portland Street and Brattle Street
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fix

    $115.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us New Year's Eve for a $115 prix fix menu to ring in the new year! Choose one dish from each of the three courses that suits your liking. Optional wine pairings with each dish. Cheers to NYE!
    New Year's Eve Prix Fix Photo

What 1,361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Best Value

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isa Bistro in Portland offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the creative, locally-inspired menu featuring dishes like the lobster linguine and eggplant lasagna. Despite a bustling atmosphere, the "service is exemplary," making it a must-visit spot for any occasion.

1,361 Reviews
  1. John

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfect ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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  2. Julie

    Maine

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The eggplant lasagna was exquisite as was the fennel salad with orange, grapefruit and arugula!

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  3. Kirby

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual - truly excellent food complemented by personal and superb service and a unique and comfortable ambience. Tonight we were fortunate to get a couple seats at the bar which is always a special experience. This truly fine restaurant/bistro set a high standard when founded several years ago, and has maintained its exceptional quality. Our favorite.

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  4. Vicki

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, and it was nice to go into a busy restaurant where you could actually hear each other talk. Our server was incredibly attentive and fun, and the food was outstanding. They were very good about taking us significantly before our reservation (concert got out earlier than expected). Isa Bistro never disappoints.

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  5. Eileen

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. The service, food and drink were all top notch. We had the best evening and can’t wait to return!

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  6. Todd

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visiting. Really good food and great service. Will be back.

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  7. Victoria

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always - halibut cooked perfectly, delicious cocktails and the tres leche cake was wonderful as always. We sat at the bar - bartender excellent service !

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  8. Pamela

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ate here a few years ago and we enjoyed it. Last night the pork chop, onion soup, salads were very good. Unfortunately, the eggplant lasagna and bolognese was overcooked and the sole was too salty. Maybe it’s typical but the wine pours were not good.

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  9. Whitney

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So wonderful. Great service, great food. Never rushed.

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  10. The

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy spot with great food and outstanding service. We had the grilled octopus, meatballs, pork chop, lamb pasta special and the Mexican chocolate cake and all were delicious! The portion sizes were perfect. It was a birthday celebration and a perfect night.

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FAQs

Isa Bistro - Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 808-8533.

Isa Bistro - Portland is rated 4.9 stars by 1361 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Isa Bistro - Portland restaurant

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9
$31 to $50
Bistro
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Isa Bistro - Portland

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Portland Street and Brattle Street
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Italian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private lot behind the building on Brattle Street and street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Isaul Perez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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