Chef and co-proprietor Chris Gould has created some of the most inventive food in the city, swiftly moving his restaurant to the top of the local scene

The menu includes classics such as chicken Parm, as well as more evolved entrees such as the seafood risotto — all of it very good Italian-inspired cuisine.

Open since 1992, the waterside restaurant is a good choice for chowder, fish and chips and stellar views

The restaurant at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel serves well-prepared modern American bistro fare.

Elegant, tableside service harkens back to an earlier era, while locally sourced ingredients keep the focus fresh.

It offers a glorious forum for that farm-to-table experience in a cozy country setting.

We found a mixed bag of specialties, tasty northern Italian fare and old-school classics.

The friendly spot keeps its devoted customers satisfied with favorites such as chicken wings.

The community mainstay offers a homey setting in which to enjoy gutsy, home-style Italian cooking.