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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.8 (2761)
$31 to $50
Italian
100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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 2,761 people are saying

Solo Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • 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 offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing" pasta, fresh and "well-sourced" ingredients, and a "wonderful" ambiance. Although prices are on the higher side, the quality and creativity of dishes make it a "highly recommended" choice for a special night out.

2,761 Reviews
  1. steven VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service. Now to the food-each dish was perfectly prepared with the freshest of ingredients-just superb! A truly authentic Italian dining experience with a great menu, which incorporated the many unique dishes from the Liguria region of italy. Moreover, great wine offerings and amazing desserts! We give this the highest recommendation!

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Maine28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You will not be disappointed eating here. The service is excellent, the food is creative and very fresh, not to mention top notch. I try to eat here every time I’m in Portland. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Michele

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was amazing, the only thing better than them was the food. We had the two pasta dishes, the portions were perfect and the the taste was phenomenal!

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  4. Mike

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food. Cooked perfectly. Amazing service Meghan was a wonderful friend for the evening. Overall a very enjoyable evening. However the timing of plates left a little to be desired. @15 min wait for final plate (entree) little excessive but overall a wonderful dining experience. Thank you all.

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  5. Bill

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was great; warm and well informed. The food was delicious, authentic and ample. We were not rushed.

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  6. Suzi

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and excellent service from Zoey. Friendly staff, welcoming. Definitely our go-to

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  7. Teri

    Maine4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite Portland restaurants. I am a bit disappointed that the pasta menu does not have more vegetarian pastas and that the kitchen does not accommodate easy variations. The food is excellent, as is the service, tho it is a noisy environment.

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  8. Joseph

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solo Italiano is a super Italian restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection. I had a mixed green salad and the lamb while my guest had the scallop dish. The server was attentive, good natured, and professional. The restuarant was a little warm when we arrived (probably because the sun shines in through all the street facin gwindows in the afternoon), but it became quite comfortable as time went on. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and I will most certainly return.

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  9. Susan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am biased because this chef is my favorite. The pesto with handkerchief pasta is worth the hype and I still have yet to see focaccia di recco anywhere else.

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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table but always prefer sitting at the bar when seats are available and we were in luck this time. The bar stools were extremely comfortable, the service excellent and the food delicious. The vibe is energetic but not so loud that you cannot speak to your neighbor. The overall ambiance is warm and inviting. Prices are on the high side but it was a well spent night out.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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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