The Corner Room

Name: The Corner Room
Address: 110 Exchange St, Portland, ME, United States, 04101
Telephone: (207) 879-4747
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

554 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Established at the top of Portland's Old Port since 2009, The Corner Room offers guests a convival & socialable atmosphere with exceptional service. A gathering spot where friends & families can share a snack or a meal. Enjoy seating at the taps, antipasti bar, or table service -all with views of the open kitchen.
Head Chef Greg Wilson & Sous Chef Jason Macguire create staple dishes using local & Italian ingrediants with authentic techniques. The menu is pleasingly varied. Delight in the Bruschetta, Verduras, Procsciutto & Greens Pizza or Fettucini Bolognese to name a few - all served with a well rounded wine, spirit, & beer selection. Founded By Chef/Owner Harding Lee Smith, The Corner Room, is part of "The Rooms" Restaurant Group.
Parties of 5 or more & guests with any questions are asked to call (207) 879 4747 during regular buisness hours & we will be happy to assist you. Please note that tables will be held for 10 minutes after reservation time.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(207) 879-4747

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 879-4747
Website
http://thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Wilson

Location
110 Exchange St Portland, ME 04101
Neighborhood
Portland
Cross street
Federal Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Corner Room Antipasti Platter$27.00
a bountiful selection of cured meats, cheeses & vegetables*
Zuppa Del Giorno
changes daily
- MKT
Garlic Bread$6.00
house sourdough, garlic butter, parmesan
Fried Squid*$12.00
Rhode Island squid, pepperoncinis & lemons, served with pizzaiola sauce and aioli
Beef Carpaccio*$10.00
thinly sliced raw beef, capers, red onion, aioli & shaved parmesan cheese
Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00
garlic, tomato, vermouth, basil, pine nuts, garlic bread
Arancini$9.00
fried mushroom risotto balls with fontina cheese
Baked Crespelle$14.00
Italian crepe with braised beef, ricotta, herbs
Bruschetta$10.00
toasted house made bread, evoo, garlic slow roasted tomato, house made mozzarella, fresh basil. whipped ricotta, herbs, sea salt

Verduras

1 for $6, 4 for $18

Marinated Beets with Pistachios & White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Italian Olives with Citrus, Herb & Anchovy
Marinated Roasted Red Peppers
Eggplant Caponata with Pine Nuts

Salads

Roasted Beet Salad$11.00
red and golden beets with arugula, ricotta salata, white balsamic vinaigrette
Di Spinaci$12.00
spinach, roasted cauliflower, pickled red onions, chickpeas, goat cheese, spiced pepitas, sherry mustard vinaigrette
Caprese$12.00
house made mozzarella, local tomatoes, basil, evoo, vincotto, sea salt
Corner Room Chopped Salad$12.00
marinated olives, finochietta, house made mozzarella, tomato, giardiniera, radish, chickpeas, herb vinaigrette
Caesar*$10.00
the tradition continues. whole leaf romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, frico, white anchovies

Pizza 12"

Pizza Margherita$15.00
the classic - tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, basil
Prosciutto & Arugula$18.00
garlic & parmesan flatbread with raw arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, sliced prosciutto
Spinach & Ricotta$19.00
whipped ricotta, wilted spinach, caramelized onions, house cured pancetta, nutmeg, vincotto
Create Your Own$12.00
Tomato sauce & cheese. Additional toppings $2.50 each. Toppings: pepperoni, crispy prosciutto, roasted peppers, roasted tomatoes, olives, spinach, onions, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, sausage. baked egg*, goat cheese, aged grana padano, provolone, housemade mozzarella ($5), prosciutto ($4)

Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta +$3. Inquire with your server

Truffle Mac & Cheese$20.00
four cheese fonduta & truffle oil
Seafood Cioppino$20.00
salmon, scallops, shrimp, mussels, fregola sarda, tomato saffron brodo
Pappardelle & Mushrooms$17.00
local mushrooms with truffle cream sauce
Fettuccine Bolognese$19.00
classic Italian meat sauce with parmesan cheese
Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00
ground pork and beef meatballs, mama sauce, parmesan, herbs
Gemelli$17.00
walnut & parsley pesto, roasted cauliflower, spiced walnuts, pecorino
Lasagna$19.00
layers of housemade pasta, tomato sauce, meat and bechamel
Penne Arrabiata$19.00
"angry sauce", garlic, chili flakes, roasted tomatoes, evoo, pecorino
Pumpkin Radiatore$18.00
caramelized onion, crispy prosciutto, fried sage, spiced pepitas, vincotto, goat cheese

Secondi

Chicken Parmigiana*$22.00
pan fried chicken breast with tomato and provolone & parmesan cheese
Pan Roasted Hanger Steak*$28.00
evoo smashed fingerling potatoes, spinach, roasted red pepper, olive tapenade
Pork Scallopini Marsala*$28.00
parmesan polenta, spinach, mushroom, capers, marsala jus
Pan Seared Scallops*$28.00
butternut squash risotto, watercress and radish salad, chorizo sofrito
Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$28.00
brussels sprouts, roasted carrot and parsnips, apple mostarda

Bites & Sides

Pasta$6.00
penne or spaghetti with mama sauce, butter, or evoo
Smashed Fingerling Potatoes$6.00
evoo & herbs
Brussels Sprouts$6.00
sherry mustard vinaigrette & crispy proscuitto
Wilted Spinach$6.00
garlic & lemon

What 554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Kelly
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meal was delicious. Our waiter, Doug, was vey friendly and attentive. Fresh pastas and salads were outstanding as was the tiramisu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent value….the food is amazing. Did not disappoint!
SM
StephanieM
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food service was slow, but the server (who was delightful) told us upfront that they were short-staffed. It was a good 40 minutes between apps and entrees. The special fish was lovely, but the pasta was dry and tasteless. Very disappointing. The chicken was mediocre. Drinks were generous but overpriced. Overall, it was not worth it, and for an Italian restaurant to not have good pasta is the death knell for me.
A
Ashlyn
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
Service was not the best. We felt very rushed and didn’t feel we could really relax and enjoy our time there.
M
Missy
New England
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The restaurant is very loud. The food was great for half the group and fair for other half of the group. The bread base of the bruschetta did not need to be blackened. The ravioli in the special did not need to be luke warm. The pizza was excellent, my husband had something he described as a seafood stew which he liked. The waitress was anxious to take our order but did not deliver the food or check back in on the food to see if there were problems.
P
Paul
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience1
Too many tables and people for the restaurant size
JT
JeniferT
New England
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Unfortunately the menu on Open Table was different than the menu at the restaurant. It was pretty disappointing. The food was ok. We used to go often, but likely will not return.
BG
BruceG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
Very nice and large beet salad- small plate of Gemelli was tasty and a good amount-glass of Pinot Noir was ok. A satisfying meal but rather simple and it cost nearly $50.
JA
JenniferA
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and service were good. The tables were a little scrunched together, which even if we weren’t in a pandemic would have made things uncomfortable.
k
kbernier
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way. Pastas are delicious and gluten free makes me feel special. The service was as good as it gets. The renovation gives the space a fresh new look. We had beef carpaccio that was perfect and the pork chop was two meals
M
Madame
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly hostess and waiter, delicious beet and pistachio salad, delicate and flavorful swordfish entree.
HP
HookedonPhoenix
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our favorite places. Delicious food, lots of choices. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place. Our favorite
H
johnH
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was delicious. Mussels outstanding. Our waiter, Doug, was a true professional. Add in a martini, wine and dessert and you have one hell of a great evening 😎
KS
KristenS
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The charcuteri was perfect, the pastas were delicious and the wine selection was fantastic!
AJ
AnneJ
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Cozy space - great service and pizza was excellent!
SA
SaltyAirCurlyHair
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The corner room never disappoints. Amazing food, appropriately priced, we have never had a bad experience here.
M
Markie
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is our favorite go-to place. Wait staff is marvelous, personable and human.
CC
ChrisC
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
Our server- we felt like a bother. The bar was busy and they were short staffed, it took forever for our first cocktail and we never got our second. BUT we understand that and know that they were short staffed. Whenever our server came to the table, she just stared at us and looked annoyed. We are ok with slow service due to short staffing but not rude. Nice matters. Everything is ok and forgivable if you are nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect meal bartender and atmosphere. Best in Portland
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, good cocktails and great service!
SA
SALT
New England
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Consistent food at a reasonable price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good food & drinks!
AC
AshtonC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I recommend this place for anyone looking for upper scale dining but still getting large portion sizes, good tasting food, and for a reasonable price
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from appetizers to dessert was absolutely delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food. The bartender is outstanding. The hostess was fabulous.
TO
TonyO
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food and service was very good. Our server, Doud, was helpful picking out wine and learning about the entrées. Unfortunately we were the first table near the door and it was a bit chilly each time a patron walked in or out of the restaurant... to the point where one of our party had to, put her coat on while we ate.
F
Fussy
Atlantic City
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was great except the wine list by the bottle and the glass is just so so.
m
marka
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Corner Room has always been excellent with a great selection of different foods: Italian, fish, meat, appetizers. Staff are wonderful to work with. One of the many wonderful things about Portland is that there are so many food establishments that I could give the same praise to
JS
JessieS
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all enjoyed our dinners! My husband and i got chicken parm and short rib dinners! They were amazing! Service was very good! Wonderful atmosphere!
M
Margin
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our absolute favorite spot for excellent Italian food and lovely wine and beer options. Big windows make people watching an extra treat
RR
RegiR
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favorite restaurant! Excellent service and food.
D
Dbme47
New England
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food and service is excellent. It is a noisy and busy restaurant but service is very good. Tables are still close together as in pre pandemic. I was disappointed that the Gemelli meal had changed to a Tomato based pesto because I have loved the previous basil based pesto. The bolognese was excellent.
LC
LisaC
New England
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server Suzanne was very enjoyable to chat with and gave us good recommendations on wine and food choices. We had a great dinner experience there and will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite spot in Portland! Never disappoints
KN
KarenN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, dinner was amazing! One of my favorite spots in Portland to dine.
d
dustym313
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The risotto that accompanied the duck was a little too salty for my taste, but overall, it was good. Also, it was pretty cramped in there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, but the room seemed smokey and did not like the burnt smell!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience2
Our table was right in the middle way too close to other tables… felt like a spot a table shouldn’t be in. Other than that food and service was great. They always have the best pasta… cooked perfect.
JL
JudiL
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Corner Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 879-4747.

The Corner Room is rated 4.5 stars by 554 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(207) 879-4747

110 Exchange St Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

Cross street
Federal Street
Neighborhood
Portland
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Wilson
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(207) 879-4747

The Corner Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Pasta

Bruschetta 2

Chicken Parmigiana

Antipasti

Corner Room Antipasti Platter$27.00

Zuppa Del Giorno

Garlic Bread$6.00

Fried Squid*$12.00

Beef Carpaccio*$10.00

Steamed Maine Mussels$16.00

Arancini$9.00

Baked Crespelle$14.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Verduras

Marinated Beets with Pistachios & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Italian Olives with Citrus, Herb & Anchovy

Marinated Roasted Red Peppers

Eggplant Caponata with Pine Nuts

Salads

Roasted Beet Salad$11.00

Di Spinaci$12.00

Caprese$12.00

Corner Room Chopped Salad$12.00

Caesar*$10.00

Pizza 12"

Pizza Margherita$15.00

Prosciutto & Arugula$18.00

Spinach & Ricotta$19.00

Create Your Own$12.00

Pasta

Truffle Mac & Cheese$20.00

Seafood Cioppino$20.00

Pappardelle & Mushrooms$17.00

Fettuccine Bolognese$19.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$17.00

Gemelli$17.00

Lasagna$19.00

Penne Arrabiata$19.00

Pumpkin Radiatore$18.00

Secondi

Chicken Parmigiana*$22.00

Pan Roasted Hanger Steak*$28.00

Pork Scallopini Marsala*$28.00

Pan Seared Scallops*$28.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$28.00

Bites & Sides

Pasta$6.00

Smashed Fingerling Potatoes$6.00

Brussels Sprouts$6.00

Wilted Spinach$6.00

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Does The Corner Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Corner Room restaurant rated?

Is The Corner Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information