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 (1520)

$31 to $50

Bistro

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 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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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

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What 1,520 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
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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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
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Healthy
Greater Portland
Neighborhood gem
Greater Portland
Great for fine wines
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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.

1,520 Reviews

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Justin
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks, beautiful outdoor setting
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Barbara VIP
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marly was a terrific server & Suzie was so helpful as always with e wine. Food as always was perfect.
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Andrew
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great meal! The rhubarb cocktail was well-balanced and refreshing. The stars were the lobster and crab pasta, and the bolognese. One of the best meals we’ve ever had.
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Christine
Detroit / Eastern Michigan22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful little neighborhood bistro with elevated cuisine that’s not outrageously priced. We had beautiful salads and branzino that were so flavorful and beautifully prepared. Our server gave us thoughtful wine pairing suggestions and was very attentive. We’d go back!
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Ryan-James
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First bite to last this was a great experience. Service was great and the food delightful.
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Robert
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely spectacular dining experience in all regards! Incredible food. Pro engaging service. Affordable. Free parking. We werent rushed. very relaxed dining groove. Definitely a top tier restaurant within the Portland dining scene. Looking forward to going back soon!
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Tripp
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and although a small menu everything was A+
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Daniel
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days 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 5 days 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 on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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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 1520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 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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