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Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.7 (2815)
$31 to $50
Italian
100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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

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What 2,815 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Portland

    Hot spot

  • 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 in Portland, praised for "incredible food" and "exquisite service." Highlights include the award-winning pesto, homemade gluten-free gnocchi, and delightful desserts like tiramisu. While some find it pricey, many consider the quality "worth the price." Service is lauded for attentiveness and knowledge.
2,815 Reviews
  1. Huzaefah

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. We had the handkerchief pasta, which was simple and perfect. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the best I’ve had. Would highly recommend, and would certainly come back.

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  2. Ramona

    Denver / Colorado7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful time on July 4 Our server was so professional and awesome

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  3. katie VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Solo last night. Burrata and prosciutto, yummy salad, rabbit ragu pasta and their amazing basil best pasta. The only complaint I have, which is an ongoing issue at Solo, is the white wine list. I have been to Italy a few times and the list fails to include the dry minerally white wines that I enjoy while in Italy. Nothing similar to a Chablis, either. I only drink white, so would love to see Solo step up its game in this regard - seems like most of the wines are on the heavier “orange” side. With a few great white wines options - or better descriptions if they are on the menu - Solo would be top of my list of fabulous restaurants in Portland.

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  4. caitlin

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely delicious! The raw courses were to die for. Thank you for a very memorable dinner for two- a top meal experience all around!

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  5. Rocco VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent upscale restaurant. Authentic Ligurian food, large portions,. The wines are lovely and the cocktails innovative. Excellent, friendly service. The design is modern but warm, inviting. Im eager to go again!

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  6. Daniela VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Solo has great pasta, crudo and bread items, but the main courses are something to be desired. I am a returning customer here, but the main issue I had last night was I was with a party of six and our waitress was MIA, while we can see her very generously checking in with the smaller parties around us. Nothing happened with our table to return the poor service, so we think it's because tip is included with a table of 6 or more and she phoned us in, but worked for her tips at other tables. We were waiting a long time to order dessert and then just gave up and asked the hostess for the check.

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  7. duane

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our daughter has celiac and the server was very knowledgeable about what she could and could not eat, she was just great.

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  8. Tiffany VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drive over 4 hours just for Solo. The pesto is life changing, ribeye out of this world. We keep coming back! Fresh bread, great drinks, extensive wine list. Don’t miss dessert!

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  9. Heather

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We enjoyed the food immensely.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally delicious! One of our 2 favorite dinner venues in Portland

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Solo Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2815 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 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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