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 (1513)

$31 to $50

Bistro

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

INDOOR DINING - Reservations accepted up to 30 days out, for 1-8 guests. Large parties cannot be separated into multiple tables. **Indoor reservations cannot be moved outside upon arrival.** Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation/no show fee will apply.
OUTDOOR DINING - Reservations are available DAY OF only for 1-6 guests as our private patio is weather permitting (not dog friendly).
Friday lunch 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.
Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving an eclectic and seasonally driven menu. 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.

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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 1,513 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

Maine
Best Overall
Maine
Best Food
Maine
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 delightful dining experience with "amazing food, attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about "creative and delicious dishes" such as the eggplant lasagna and pork schnitzel. The intimate setting and "friendly staff" make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

1,513 Reviews

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Daniel
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is excellent. I’ve been several times and have had outstanding dishes on every occasion. Definitely check this place out.
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Jen VIP
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience - food was creative and delicious and our server Joy was friendly and sweet yet professional! Phenomenal $100 meal for two, including an appetizer and dessert (no alcohol).
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Seth
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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Maury
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Random selection with no prior recommendation from friends. We walked over from hotel (8 minutes). The experience began immediately as we entered. Cheerful welcome, quick seating and calm explanation of specials. Spouse & I shared grilled octopus appetizer - outstanding. Main dishes were spectacular. Reservation necessary. Wait staff great. Whole meal was truly an experience.
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Robert
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from the greeting, to the cleanliness, and every course of the meal was just perfect. I can’t think of a single thing that I would change. And our waiter was the best!
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Michael
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding from top to bottom. Food, service, ambience & so on. Anything sea food on the menu was amazing. 10/10.
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whenever I dine at Isa, I can be assured of kind staff, attentive service, and great food.
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Nancy VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to returning to Isa Bistro. Our meals were delicious, and my daughter especially enjoyed the delicate lasagna. Thank you!
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Chris
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it. Will definitely go back. Food was delicious.
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Laura VIP
Berlin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was unreal. Truly high quality and delicious! Hands down best meal during our stay in Portland, and great value too. Remarkable experience!
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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 1513 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 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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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