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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.7
4.7
2702 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
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
    (207) 780-0227
  • 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 2,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • 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 its "authentic Italian experience," offering consistently superb, fresh dishes and an "engaging service." Guests rave about its "excellent cuisine" and "cozy atmosphere." The restaurant's standout features include "homemade pasta," "authentic Italian wine list," and its ability to create a "wonderful dining experience" that keeps patrons coming back.
2,702 Reviews
  1. Adisa

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Solo, great food and our sever Sydrit was the best :)

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  2. Kieran

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been going to Solo 3-4 times a year since they opened around 10 years ago. We have been to most if not all the higher end restaurants in Portland. Solo is one of the best restaurants around. Service, food and cocktails are always great. They have retained many staff members over the years and it’s nice to see familiar faces. I’m good with wine, but servers and bartenders are so familiar with by the glass and bottle selections that I usually just ask what they would choose to pair with the meal. Invariably, their choice turns out perfect. Solo is not quite a hidden gem, because it’s usually quite busy, but it is definitely a gem!

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  3. Frances

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a splendid meal and divine service. Debbie is a gem!

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  4. Joan

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the cod, the monkfish, and the dayboat scallops. All were delicious. We also had the Gonfietti con Prosciutto e Burrata and the pizzetta. The gonfietti was a small serving but very delicious. The Bucatini con Tonno e Zucchini didn't stand out but was tasty. Our server was friendly but a little too involved in our decision-making on the wine. She came too quickly to check on our orders--before we even had a chance to taste our meals.

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  5. Susan

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at Solo Italiano. Everytime it’s a taste explosion and a treat.

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  6. Bradford

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and ambiance. We had a great evening with friends visiting from out of state.

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  7. Sara

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wonderful service. Would go back again!

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. Very accommodating of gluten allergies which was much appreciated.

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  9. Robert

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our wait person Megan was fantastic! She knew the menu and wines. Our dinners were fantastic! Paolo greeted us - which was delightful. R

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  10. Stephen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just great. Food and service were fantastic! It’s pricey but worth it.

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Solo Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2702 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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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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