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TIQA, Portland, ME

TIQA

4.3 (569)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
327 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Gluten-free-friendly
TIQA is locally-owned and located within easy walking distance of Portland, Maine’s Old Port. We serve innovative Pan Mediterranean cuisine , which includes more than a dozen countries. We’re known for good food, warm hospitality, good value and our casual yet elegant atmosphere. Lunch, dinner and bites at the bar served daily. Cheers!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, North African, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Cappello
  • Catering
    Please contact Deen Haleem at deen@TIQA.net or call us at 207-808-8840.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private multi-functional room with state of the art A/V, private bar, and sound dampening material. It is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail events. Corporate meetings to wedding receptions can be executed flawlessly. Please contact Deen Haleem at deen@TIQA.net or call us at 207-808-8840.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Maple St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is free after 6pm in front of restaurant and on side
  • Entertainment
    Weekly Thursday "Cocktail Club" Happy Hour starting at 4 with live music starting at 5 or 6. Special featured spirits, beers, wines and specially priced dishes.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 569 people are saying

TIQA 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Good for groups

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    Romantic

  • Maine

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tiqa's Mediterranean flair delights with "excellent fresh hummus" and "flavorful" lamb meatballs. The restaurant impresses with "outstanding" service, vegan and gluten-free options, and a "quiet and relaxing ambience." Guests appreciate the "creative and delicious" food and "great experience" with buffet offerings. A "hidden gem" with unique dishes, Tiqa ensures a memorable dining experience.

569 Reviews
  1. john

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed ourselves the food is always good, with a Mediterranean flair. The service was a little slow, (I think the waitress was also the bar tender) but overall, it was a great meal. We will be going back soon.
    TIQAResponded on April 25, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words John and we look forward to seeing you back. Sincerely, Deen

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  2. Lin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent fresh hummus, lamb meatballs so flavorful, and service by Sarah outstanding! Not bad for a last minute Easter dinner celebration. Thanks be to our God and next door location of Tiqa! Lin and Liz Parsons West End of Portland
    TIQAResponded on April 25, 2025
    Lin and Liz, So glad you enjoyed yourself and appreciate you recognizing our staff. See you soon neighbor. Deen

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  3. Denise

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, and quiet and relaxing ambience. We will definitely return!
    TIQAResponded on March 31, 2025
    We look forward to having you back Denise. Sincerely, Deen

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  4. Chris

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend is gluten-free and I’m vegan and the number of options for both of us was impressive. The The food and service were outstanding and I always appreciate a restaurant that doesn’t make the music too loud just to make you eat quickly and leave. It has a great ambience and it’s a great place where you can have a special meal and enjoy the company you’re with. I highly recommend it and I’ll be going back again soon.
    TIQAResponded on March 23, 2025
    Hi Chris, Thank you for the kind feedback and glad you and your girlfriend enjoyed yourselves - look forward to hosting both of you soon. Sincerely, Deen

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, reasonably priced, but sorely understaffed. The staff present performed admirably but they could have used help. We’ll return after everyone gets a rest.
    TIQAResponded on March 23, 2025
    Appreciate the food back and concern over the staff - which has since grown - we ready for you to come back when you are and apologize for the delays you experienced. Sincerely, Deen

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a good option for a group because you can hear each other and share a number of different tastes. The service was great and welcoming.
    TIQAResponded on March 23, 2025
    Thank you for the kind feedback and hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Deen

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  7. Douglas VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had probably the worst table in the restaurant. Right against the glass entrance and about two feet from the next table. It was Valentines and we could not talk intimately.

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  8. Ronald

    Milwaukee15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service! Tasty food! Thank you for helping us celebrate!
    TIQAResponded on January 28, 2025
    Hi Ron, So glad you enjoyed your selves and hope to host you again soon, Sincerely, Deen

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  9. Marc

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to be back at Tiqa after their more than one year closure. It is still a great space and the food was creative and delicious.
    TIQAResponded on January 5, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback Marc, we are very happy to have you back as well and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Deen

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  10. Laurence

    Maine1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They didn't hold my reservation so we had to wait until they opened up a table; they didn't inform me that it was a buffet only night and I couldn't order off the menu: the hostess projected her problems onto me and my guests, the "server" never showed up at the table except to give us the bill, food was cold and dry, no oner even bothered to explain how the buffet worked, plates were in the middle of the buffet line to add to the confusion, the water for the table came in a bottle and was not poured into our glasses, we were never asked if we would like drinks, had to order them at the bar... shall I go on?
    TIQAResponded on November 30, 2024
    Hi Laurence, There is no excuse for bad service - my apologies for that experience. We have been calling all guests on a daily basis leaving messages to inform them of Thanksgiving offering - you had made your reservation the day before and we didn't have a chance to call and inform you (we had hundreds of people to contact). The offering is listed on our Facebook site and I know of now restaurant that's open on Thanksgiving and offers the regular menu. Sincerely hope you give us another try, believe your experience is not the norm. Deen

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for TIQA

327 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Maple St
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, North African, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is free after 6pm in front of restaurant and on side
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Cappello
  • Entertainment
    Weekly Thursday "Cocktail Club" Happy Hour starting at 4 with live music starting at 5 or 6. Special featured spirits, beers, wines and specially priced dishes.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Deen Haleem at deen@TIQA.net or call us at 207-808-8840.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private multi-functional room with state of the art A/V, private bar, and sound dampening material. It is available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktail events. Corporate meetings to wedding receptions can be executed flawlessly. Please contact Deen Haleem at deen@TIQA.net or call us at 207-808-8840.
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