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Paciarino

Paciarino Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.paciarino.com
  • Phone: (207) 774-3500
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tue-Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tue-Sat: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Enrico Barbiero
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Chef's Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Please Call 207-774-3500
  • Special Events & Promotions: Paciarino is availably for private events. Please call for details - (207) 774-3500.

Getting there

  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Street parking is generally available. There are also public lots near by.
A word from Paciarino
Welcome to Paciarino, an authentic Italian dining experience where fresh pastas and sauces are made daily. Paciarino was opened in December of 2008 by Fabiana De Savino and Enrico Barbiero. They decided to move their family from Milano to Maine to start a new chapter in their lives and to bring… authentic Italian cuisine to the Old Port. Since their opening they have been written up in the Boston Globe, The Phoenix, Portland Magazine, and numerous online periodicals all raving about the Paciarino dining experience. Fabiana and Enrico would like to invite you to stop by 468 Fore Street in Portland so you can experience it for yourself. Come in to sit and eat in the restaurant or just take some to go! A Presto!Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "I overate but Id do it again. I arrived in "already full from lunch state" and didnt expect to do ore than pick at my food. But the tastes laced into the main dish were much too addictive for me to do anything but lay the plate bare!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "This was our first time having dinner at Paciarino after having had a number of very fine lunches there. I do think the food is very good, but I prefer their lunch offerings and the way food is presented then. If I had had dinner there first I would not go back for lunch. Now, I will only go there for lunch."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Gem of a restaurant, have been back multiple times. Fresh made pasta and sauces, imported oils, meats and cheeses. Their goat cheese ravioli is hands down the best meal I've had in Portland. Its always a struggle having to choose those over their lasagna, its like choosing between kids, you don't want to, but in the end we all know who the favorite is. If we had two complaints: the apps seem overpriced for what you get and service is spotty, we've had fine service before but had nights where the waitress took our order brought us food and then showed up 45 min later with the check... which is impressive given that there's only like 12 tables... The place is tiny, so a reservation is a must. Price is $$ not $$$."
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "I have been here numerous times and the food is outstanding..right portions, excellent wait staff who are very friendly and always busy. I always want to order 3 meals because I can never make up my mind. Not a fancy place but great food for your buck..can't go wrong eating here. We were there on Feb 16, 2014.."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We fell in love with this restaurant the first time we came to Portland, and won't eat anywhere else! Food and service is outstanding."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Fantastic food and great service at a reasonable price. Would go again in a heartbeat"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Great wine list. Charming and comfortable atmosphere. The best thing about it though is the delicious food. We had ravioli - 1 meat and 1 vegetarian and both were outstanding. This was my 3rd time eating there and every time the food has been excellent."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Very, nice and made for a romantic date. The service was great and the food was excellent!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We had a very nice experience! Our waitress was very polite and accommodating. We were seated right away at the time of our reservation. We were served a simple bread plate with olive oil upon being seated which was tasty. The salami and cheese appetizer was delicious! My ravioli was clearly homemade and the filling was extremy rich. My bride's ravioli was cheese and spinach filled and was perfect. Dessert was gelato, which was purchased from a local store in Portland. Bottle of wine was served professionally and was very good. The waitress accomodated my food allergy discretely and professionally. Looking forward to a return visit."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Everything from the wine to the food was spectacular! First time eating here and I think all of us wanted to lick our plates clean. Food was hot, fresh, and very tasty. Cannot wait to eat here again."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "This is by far my favorite restaurant in Portland Maine!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "We had a lovely weeknight dinner here. As expected, the food was excellent and fresh, and their wine list was full of good choices. Our servers were also great- friendly, fun, and knowledgable. A great experience start to finish."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "This was our first time at Paciarino's. We were not disappointed. We each had the Italian Salad. Fresh, crisp, lightly dressed and very good. We tried the Ravioli Milano and the Ravioli Ricotta Spinach. Both were excellent. Fresh pasta makes a difference along with high quality ingredients. Their traditional tomato sauce was the best we have ever had. Finished sharing a Tiramisu. We would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Our wait staff had great knowledge of the menu and ingredients. Service was outstanding."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "Paciarino is one of my very favorite restaurants in Portland! When I am craving quality Italian food, this is the place we always go. It is small and welcoming, and the staff is always top notch. Paciarino really focuses on quality instead of quantity. The menu is compact, but there is an emphasis on freshness and simple flavors. I have never had a bad bottle of wine there, and you can even take it to go if you don't finish it with your meal! Absolutely wonderful place!"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Very good! I've been here 3 times and never been disapointed. Excellent service.. great wine."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We had a fabulous time celebrating New Years Eve at Paciarino! The food was soooo delish! The wine was perfect! The service was excellent! My favorite parts were the atmosphere and the olive oil covered bread which came while we looked over the menu! Will definitely go back!!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "As advertised, delicious fresh pasta, cheerfully served in comfortable surroundings. Party of 7, all declared their meals (lasagna, ravioli, "small and welcoming" pasta) fantastico. Perfect level of sevice. Loved the amaretti cookie "mini whoopie pies" to complete a fun evening."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Very great service - food was awesome! Thanks so much!"
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Took my family there for a holiday/welocme home meal... loved the ambience, food, wine... just felt like a faily night out in Mom's kitchen."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "We jots loved the food and the service was outstanding! Definitely going to go again!"
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "This was our second visit to Paciarino and we would recommend to anyone who loves freshly made italian food."
    Dined on 12/10/2013
  • "We made a reservation through OpenTable for 6:00PM. We got to the restaurant (which was very quiet and empty), yet we were seated at their worst table. It was bitter cold the night we went. They seated us next to the door with a small glass partition and a heater. Every time the door opened we were the recipients of a cold blast of air. It was VERY unpleasant. Our waitress was efficient,but not particularly inviting. We would not recommend to friends, and we will not go back."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "We wanted good food in a relaxed setting, not a "Big Night Out". This place was perfect in that regard. Authentic pasta dishes, made on premises pasta. It was not Americanized Italian food, nor pretentious stuff. There were couples toasting each other over cheese and wine ( great selections but few choices), a family with booster seat size kids, the whole scope. We got what we came for and enjoyed ourselves. The only down side was the wait staff seemed overwhelmed when it got busy, and we endured the dreaded forever long wait for the check. We will return."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "This was the second time we'd eaten at Paciarino, and the food was once again fabulous and authentic. Unfortunately, just like the first time we ate there, we had to wait a significant period of time before being seated even though we had a reservation. Each time, we waited around 30-40 minutes for our table to be ready. Quite frustrating when you're on a tight schedule because of babysitters!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "My two gal pals and I wanted a special place for a Sunday night dinner in Portland and this was the perfect spot. Fabulous food, great wine, perfectly attentive and knowledgeable service and quiet enough so we could easily talk. Don't let the seemingly casual atmosphere when you walk in the door fool you - this is a true Portland gem! And save room for dessert!"
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "We've been to Paciarino's at least a half a dozen times and when introducing friends to the Portland dining scene, this restaurant is a no brainer."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "We went to celebrate a special event. Four of us all ordered something different - all dishes were excellent. Very delicious, nice presentation. Ingredients were all obviously very fresh and well prepared."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "My husband ordered the special, a porcini ravioli, and I ordered the maccheroni paesani. Both were out of this world. Pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were light and complimentary. The service was also great -- friendly staff, tentative, and informative. If we lived in Portland, we'd be back in no time."
    Dined on 11/11/2013
  • "My wife and I went to Paciarino Sunday night on an overnight stay in Portland last weekend. The food is very fresh, very simple, legit Italian food. They take the food very serious and it shows. The bruschetta was on point and my wife's salad was fresh as can be. She got the bolognese tagliolini and I got the ravioli Milano, both were perfect. The atmosphere was great for conversation and well lit. The location was very conveinient to our hotel. Try this restaurant any time for good food."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "We have been to this restaurant before and it never disappoints.The food is excellent and it has a nice neighborhood to feel to it. However, you do get what you pay for as most meals run around $15 to $20 each, so we go there for special occasions."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "The service was great and friendly. The food was awesome. We didn't feel rushed and it was a good value."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "If you enjoy home made pasta, eating in an environment which is welcoming and warm, this is the place! The wine list is ample with quality choices at reasonable prices. We've eaten here twice with a year in between (we travel to Portland for a three day weekend vacation) and the wait staff is the same (always a good sign!) - don't you always remember an excellent waitress or waiter? It really is the closest thing to actually eating in Italy, no rush, every dish home made and the feel of a cozy home dining room. The room is candle lit, tables are wooden (no table cloths), portions are just right, and it's all about the food. The chef offers specials that are delectable, combinations of flavor that don't wear out while eating the dish. Bravo!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Been 4 or 5 times, it never disappoints, authentic italian food with a nice wine selection. Good place for a date or couples, a little too intimate for small kids."
    Dined on 11/6/2013
  • "Outstanding, simple, consistent, delicious. Paciarino is a world-class restaurant in a small city; you will not be disappointed."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty but I was disappointed with how limited the menu was. The ambience was a little bit shabby for the prices. They really need to repaint their walls. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable but slow. I was surprised that they didn't have a full bar. Most notably for Open Table diners their menu prices do not match what is listed on the menu here. Each item is several dollars more that what is listed here. All of the food that we tasted was good but a bit underwhelming."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "We dined at Peciarino with our family of 6 adults. We were celebrating our daughter's 24th birthday. We were thrilled with our dining experience at Peciarino. The food was excellent, our waitress was friendly and efficient and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "We keep going back for great Italian food, knowledgable waitstaff and everything we have had so far has been excellent."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "The pasta at Paciarino simply can't be beat. The menu is simple, but everything is freshly made and prepared. The simple salads are wonderful. Lasagna is amazing. The owners are Italian immigrants and they know the way these dishes should be made. There is less cheese and more attention to authentic flavors. I have never had a dish that wasn't delicious there."
    Dined on 7/12/2013
  • "Outstanding experience ...........would recommend to all who visit the City of Portland......make a reservation and enjoy"
    Dined on 10/14/2013
  • "My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 1 year "anniversary" this year. What a great find! The pasta is all homemade and delicious, and the atmosphere is like being right in the kitchen of a large Italian family--a little loud, but fun and energetic--not too loud to have a conversation between three or four people. The waitress was helpful and even rushed over to tell me they were almost out of the most popular dish so I could order it before it was too late. I had a fantastic goat cheese ravioli, half a bottle of wine, and a wonderful evening here :). Just be sure to make a reservation here--it generally fills up quick!"
    Dined on 10/14/2013
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