With a few tasty exceptions, the Italian fresh pasta restaurant often overwhelms the palate.
Restaurant reviews
A restored Portland institution, Dry Dock rates four stars
The revived Commercial Street seafood tavern makes old standards worth revisiting, but don’t sleep on the creative daily specials and raw bar dishes.
At ZA pizzeria in Portland, fusion is fun but basics are better
The Preble Street restaurant establishes itself among the city’s tastiest pizzas.
Spanking-fresh, sustainable sushi earns 4 stars for Rosella KPT in Kennebunk
The pristine seafood dazzles, except for occasional missteps when pairings hijack a dish.
Tasty tavern fare at Brunswick’s Ram & Bull rates 3 1/2 stars
The menu features casual pub food with some deliciously surprising dishes in the mix.
Winona’s in Camden earns 4 stars for marvelous micro-seasonal food
Chef Devin Dearden and partner Hannah Adams, formerly of The Alna Store, offer a memorable fine dining experience in an approachable, casual setting.
Crispy Gài’s fabulous take on Thai street dishes earns it 4 stars
Co-owners Jordan Rubin and Cyle Reynolds started Crispy Gài in late 2020 as a pop-up takeout service offering Thai fried chicken and other Bangkok street dishes.
Pomelia in Brunswick makes the most of Sicilian classics
The kitchen deftly draws out meaty flavors from the cuisine’s plant-forward, cucina povera-style dishes.
Ocotillo offers plenty of excellent reasons to get up and eat brunch
Memorable Mexican-influenced fare at the West End all-day restaurant earns 4 stars.
Find your home away from home at Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue
When it moved to Deering Center, Noble gave pizza top billing alongside its longtime barbecue favorites, a wise move.