Isa Bistro - Portland

Name: Isa Bistro - Portland
Address: 79 Portland St, Portland, ME, United States, 04101
Telephone: (207) 808-8533
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1496)

$31 to $50

Bistro

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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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
Website
http://isaportlandme.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Isaul Perez

Location
79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101
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

What 1,496 people are saying

Isa Bistro - Portland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
Maine
Neighborhood gem
Greater Portland
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
Greater Portland
Healthy
Greater Portland
Neighborhood gem
Greater Portland
Great for fine wines
Greater Portland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isa Bistro in Portland offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with "outstanding food and attentive service." It boasts a menu featuring creative dishes like eggplant lasagna and pork schnitzel, paired with a "carefully chosen wine list." Diners rave about the "exceptional quality," making Isa a favorite local gem.

1,496 Reviews

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Denise VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my FAVORITES! Great food great service! Fresh & local ingredients. LOVE IT!
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Cynthia VIP
Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Isa Bistro! Always the best place to bring friends or for a date night.
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Bryan VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was in Portland for first time over the weekend and this is probably one of the best meals my wife and I had anywhere. Absolutely fantastic. Shout out to Bryan K the bartender for extra hospitality. Food was perfection, cocktails creative. Will definitely come back!
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Christine VIP
Maine7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably our favorite spot in the greater Portland area because it never disappoints. We often have Justin as our server and he's fantastic. We just let him pick a wine for us now because he always finds one we like. On this trip the mexican style grey sole was off the charts (I wish I could reverse engineer that sauce) and the spring salad was also a stand out!
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Karen
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are four friends who eat at Isa frequently and love it. The food, waitstaff, owner Susie are all 5 star. We highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
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David
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food in a pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant is a relatively small bistro atmosphere. It facilitates warm, personalized service.
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Joseph VIP
New York City100 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a few small plates that were shared and were excellent. Great beet salad. Steak a fries next all excellent. Great service
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Olivia VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food in Portland and Brian is an outstanding bartender!
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Lynn
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The portions are always generous here. We had an absolutely delicious spring salad that was more than enough for two to share with multiple helpings. As was the piece of delicious pie we had for dessert. Service is attentive and lovely.
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Paul
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ISA is a perfect example of "One should not judge by its cover". The outside building is an old brick building, but inside you will experience amazing food, thoughtfully prepared and presented. The service staff were very attentive and friendly. By far the best restaurant in Portland and we will surely recommend and return.
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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 1496 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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

Website
http://isaportlandme.com/
Phone number
(207) 808-8533

Isa Bistro - Portland

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