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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.8
4.8
2748 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Laboa
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website and the reservations tab for large party options and details.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • 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!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,748 people are saying

Solo Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 delivers "authentic Italian" cuisine with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing espresso martinis" and "fresh, delicious pasta." The ambiance is "cozy and warm," with "friendly and attentive staff." Some note small portions for the price, but overall, a "highly recommended" dining experience.
2,748 Reviews
  1. BrittW

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal with very attentive but not intrusive service.

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  2. Crystal

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, in a first class setting. We had the light, cheesy bread as an appetizer. Three different pasta dishes and some desserts. All fresh and delicious!Can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Harrison

    Maine1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food. Great service . A bit loud. I would recommend.

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  4. Alexandru Anton

    Key West2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely horrible 30 minutes of purely nightmare. It’s all about money. I customer service.

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  5. Dylan

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing highly recommend if you want authentic Italian - everything was fresh and you can tell the difference!

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  6. Matt

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal! Order 2 to 4 selections as portions are small

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  7. Ajani VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solo Italiano consistently serves the best food with the best service. Always impressed. If I had one critique it would the portions of the pasta dishes. This time it even was smaller than last time and at $30 per dish it’s really more of an appetizer. Overall it’s a family favorite and we are always looking forward to going back.

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  8. Jamie

    Maine2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and lovely evening. In particular, our server Megan provided great suggestions that made for a wonderful overall experience.

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  9. William

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We couldn’t have been happier. The espresso martinis were amazing! The food, service and the ambiance were all perfect. Each time we have visited, we found everything to be perfect.

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  10. Daniel

    Greater Boston44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was excellent. Our appetizers and entrees were delicious. The $7.50 charge for serving bread was excessive. In addition, the average spaghetti’s entree was over $35 and over $50 for Tagliatelle all portions were like appetizer size. Again, great staff and excellent food But the portions were disproportionate to the prices.

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FAQs

Solo Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 2748 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Solo Italiano

100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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