Caffé Prego is an authentic Italian restaurant and caffé that opened in Ogunquit, Maine in June 2006. It was founded by restaurateurs and life partners Donato Tramuto and Jeff Porter. The partners have owned, operated and sold a number of restaurants in the Ogunquit area, including Five - O and the Inn on Shore Road. Caffé Prego, named after the couple's golden retriever who died in 2005, was their second restaurant to open. Initially they only served small plates such as panini, salads, desserts, gelato and coffee. When the partners saw a great demand for authentic Italian dishes, they decided to expand the menu to include pizza, traditional Italian entrees, wine, beer and craft cocktails. In 2021, Tramuto and Porter sold the restaurant to longtime employees and executive chefs Donovan Fraser and Zach Crosby. My extended family and I visited Caffé Prego this summer while we were on a week-long vacation in Maine. After spending the afternoon exploring Ogunquit, we set out to find a place for dinner. Unfortunately, we didn't have a reservation anywhere and a lot of the restaurants were packed. When we tried Caffé Prego, the staff told us that there would be a short wait but that they could accommodate us. For cocktails, I had an "Amarena Old Fashioned" (muddled Amarena cherry, orange bitters, bourbon, amaretto, soda) while my wife had a "Tuscan Sunset" (citrus vodka, blood orange liqueur, fresh lime, cranberry). For entrees, I had the "Tuscan Shrimp" (sautéed tiger shrimp, cherry tomatoes, limoncello butter sauce, basil parmesan, tagliatelle), my wife had the "Lobster Cannelloni" (Maine lobster, asparagus, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh pasta, marsala cream, shaved parmesan), our older son had the "Kids Tagliatelle with Meatballs & Marinara", and our younger son had the "Kids Tagliatelle with Butter". We all really enjoyed our food; our other family members enjoyed their dishes too! For dessert, my sons and I were in the mood for that really delicious-looking gelato that we saw in the display case. I had "Limoncello Sorbetto", my older son had "Cookies & Cream", and my younger son had "Chocolate". Between a beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff, and out-of-this-world food, my whole extended family had a memorable experience at Caffé Prego! We highly recommend them to visitors to Ogunquit! read more

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Let me start off with the staff. From the moment we were greeted, to the very attentive, (and friendly) waiter, they were all amazing and welcoming. We could not ask for more. Onto the pizzas...it is a mixed review. The toppings were excellent, plentiful, and tasty. The crust was not my favorite but my dinner companion liked it. I prefer more of a Neapolitan style crust and I believe it would complement the toppings. The crust was denser and flatter than I would hope. For drinks, another mixed review. My dinner companion had a sangria and liked it. Today, it was just an ice tea for me. It did not taste like fresh brewed tea (at least in the last few days). It was bitter. Being a cold and wet day, we ordered coffee after our lunch. It was served with milk on the side, versus cream. In fairness, the person who served it was not a wait staff member. Holding the tray she was shaking to the point that I actually grabbed it from her before she spilled it - so it could just have been her inexperience. I may give this place another shot - it was decent, just a few things that could improve as the season goes on! read more

Caffe Prego - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Fantastic find -- beautiful Italian desserts and drinks along the ocean in Ongunquit ME. Pastries, Gelato, Sorbeto, Espresso Martinis with freshly pulled espresso. The texture of the gelato and especially the sorbet beats anything I've had in Boston hands down. Perfect service (thanks Catherine), prompt helpful and friendly. read more

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Everything about our dinner here was amazing. We sat on the upper patio and had a lovely view of the beach peaking out from behind some buildings. Our server Catherine was super friendly and provided us great suggestions. We had a pizza with ricotta and pepperoni on it, as well as a nice fall salad. Both items were amazing, but the pizza really stood out. There is not a lot of good pizza in this area, in my opinion, so we were really happy to find this spot! read more

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I really love eating at Caffe Prego when visiting Ogunquit. They have a nice covered porch that is heated or cooled as needed and have rotating (daily?) specials that are in-season and very delicious. A good mix of local seafood and Italian menu options and their prices are very fair- lower than average in the area. read more

Caffe Prego - Fig and prosciutto pizza, aperol spritz - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Loved the gelato whoopie pie! We had a great time sitting out on the covered patio and enjoying the outdoor weather! Would come back here! read more

Caffe Prego - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Great Italian dining in OGT! Haddock piccata is exemplary and the meatball sandwich was fire. The chips are great, Italian seasoning nowhere else. My favorite part of the experience was gelato and sorbet afterwards. That along with Big Daddy's makes a diverse ice cream scene on shore road. Eat on the patio if you can, great atmosphere. Good service also. Must go too!! read more

Caffe Prego - Meatball sandwich with house made chips - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

The food is consistently above average and the service is friendly and attentive. We eat here at least once on every trip to Ogunquit, ME. It never disappoints. But be aware there are over a dozen stairs to walk up so it is not very wheelchair or walker friendly. You will need to enter through the kitchen at the rear of the building where you cannot park your car, only drop off and pick up. read more

We visited Caffe Prego on a Saturday night and chose to sit at the bar which was not too busy. Despite waiting at the bar for quite some time, we were not greeted or acknowledged by any staff members. We didn't receive menus or even water. The bartender with the ponytail continued to serve others while ignoring us. After being overlooked for too long, we decided not to support the business and got up to leave. We understand that employees may be busy, but a simple acknowledgment that someone will be with you shortly goes a long way. Customer service is key, and unfortunately, Caffe Prego failed to deliver tonight. read more

Food is average. Looks better than it tastes. I would not come back. Service was ok. Haddock piccata was supposed to be great but it was ok. Not sure what the hype is about. The ambiance is nice but don't come here for good food. I would not come back. read more

Visiting Caffe Prego has become something of a tradition for us. The blood orange cosmopolitan was what started it six years ago, and it is still fantastic. We also had the arancini and the burrata caprese bowl. Both were fantastic. We haven't been disappointed yet! read more

Stopped in after a long walk along the coast, a total must-see by the way! The cafe staff were friendly and quick to sit us down and serve us which was a huge plus. Some of the food we ordered, however, lacked a little bit of flavor. The margarita pizza tasted a bit bland which was a let down, my boyfriends panini was pretty okay, he had the Saltimbocca panini. read more

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Good food, friendly and efficient wait staff, casual atmosphere. Overall good experience.

Really outstanding experience tonight, both food and service. We had both meatballs and olives as appetizers - both were exceptional. Meatballs were perhaps the best we've ever had (including those from NYC and North Jersey). My wife's lobster sandwich was delicious as were both my and my daughter's dinners. There was a primary waiter as well as others who brought the food, refilled water, etc... We asked several questions about the menu, and all of them pointed us in the right direction....just terrific (warm, welcoming, efficient) service by everyone we encountered. We sat outdoors and enjoined the bustling street view. So glad we went to this restaurant. We already talked about going back. read more

We stopped here for an early dinner and it was fantastic! My boyfriend and I like to try chicken parmesan from a lot of different places we travel to and this one was like no other! The chicken was lightly breaded with the perfect amount of cheese but the sauce was the true star of the show; extremely flavorful and not too heavy. The outdoor seating right on the main street makes for a fun and easy hang out! Service was also spot-on and they seem to have some great daily specials! read more

Caffe Prego - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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The service at this restaurant was appallingly rude. The hosts were dismissive and acted as if every request was an imposition. It completely ruined what could have been a pleasant meal. I will not be returning. read more

best cooking...chicken parmesan with al dente penne was amazing....best marinara sauce with basil...amazing ambiance ....excellent cappuccino and desserts.. read more

Antipasto was incredible. 100% recommend. Espresso Tini a little sweet but still good

Centered right in the heart of Ogunquit, this very orange restaurant served good food with fair prices. When we went it was sunny so the orange sun roof on top of the orange menu made it hard to see. The crust on the pizza was good if you like a very thin crust. The basil MADE the pizza for sure! Great sauce to cheese ratio and it filled me right up. SADDEST Pasta Salad portion I have seen... 5 pieces of pasta with a couple of peas and olives... read more

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Their hours of operation were confusing. Their website indicated they would open for the season May 5th, yet they had diners on Friday, April 18. Please update your website regularly, especially for those of us coming from out of town. read more

My relatives and I had dessert only as we didn't want to eat much. I had an affagato, another had a homemade blueberry gelato scoop and a homemade pistachio gelato scoop, and a third had carrot cake. The pistachio came out better but the blueberry wasn't bad according to the one relative. For the other one, the cake itself was okay and everything else with it, especially the candied walnuts were particularly sweet in that proper burnt marshmallow sort of way. My affagato was on point and the unexpected coffee bean pieces accentuated what is otherwise a standard European option. read more

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I hate writing bad reviews. Prime example of the oldest truth : amazing location in a tourist town often means terrible food - sad face. Have it 2 tries, both ZERO FLAVOR. yes, ZERO. How food can be so bland, when the aromas are of tantalizing garlic, I cannot imagine. If they either fired chef, hired new chef, or ponied up some $ for restaurant level seasonings , then I'd consider returning. But how to know if that change will ever be made since their super location almost 'prevents' improving food flavor quality. 2nd sad face. That all said, very good service!! read more

I was VERY impressed with service dining during the pandemic. I went with a group of 6 on a Saturday at 7:30pm - made reservations online using Resy (super convenient & easy). Once the host greeted us, I knew we were in good hands - so sincere. He explained the rules and how service was going to play out. Staff all wore masks and followed protocol. They were all super friendly and attentive too. They wiped down the table really well before we sat down and gave us single-use menus. I felt comfortable and safe. To start, we ordered 2 types of arancini balls to share - salsa verde & cauliflower. They were so tasty. I could've eaten 10 of those! For my main dish, I got the lobster cannelloni - maine lobster, sweet pea, three italian cheeses wrapped in fresh pasta topped with marsala cream and crispy fried shallots. Delicious! Everyone loved their dishes. You could tell this restaurant uses fresh ingredients. The rest of the group ordered chicken parmesan, lasagna, and gnocchi. Aperol spritz for the table hit the spot too. If you're in Ogunquit, definitely check this place out. Stop in for a drink, lunch, or dinner. You won't be disappointed - great view of the town. read more

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Very nice cafe. Our extended family ate here tonight. We started with a set of appetizers including delicious crab avocado Napoleon, excellent bruschetta, crispy Brussel sprouts, and a fairly good mushroom stew. Our main courses were: good chicken Parmesan, nice vegetable lasagna, very good lobster roll, and three pizza that were good, although the crust was slightly chewy. read more

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I love Caffe Prego! The food and service is amazing! The ambience is amazing and the new seating is pretty!

We sat outside on the patio for an early dinner and enjoyed a bunch of the small plates, bruschetta, and dessert. The small plates were wonderful combinations of flavors and textures- we savored each one. The bruschetta was not as memorable . Our meal was reasonably priced which was a nice bonus. We will be back! read more

Service is horrible. There was two bugs in my salad. The Shirley Temple was good. The pizza was good read more

I come here every time I am in Ogunquit. Love it! Sangrias are great and the menu has a great variety read more

Caffe Prego - Blueberry watermelon 'soup' grilled chicken salad, risotto, meatballs, whipped ricotta with Larson, toasted bread and oh so yummy Sangria - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Came here for an early dinner and were seated on the patio. Courteous helpful staff but crowded area with too little space between tables. Good food. Good wine. Menu lacked some italian favorites like chicken marsala and fettuccine dishes but the haddock corn chowder was good. Prices comparable to others in area. I think I might enjoy it more for lunch; paninis sounded good. read more

Stopped by for expressos and dessert which was a very well played out decision expresso was intense but still sleek enough to have with dessert with consisted of Tiramisu and a hazelnut cake deal, both not overly sweet but just enough, will return but next time for food as well read more

Caffe Prego - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

We went the weekend prior to closing up for the season so they didn't have everything on their menu. Nonetheless we had a great experience! We started with the salad and it was SO good! Salad ingredients were so fresh and tasty. We then got a pizza and each slice had a different topping. LOVED the mushroom one. Pizza was very good. We also ordered a pasta with shrimp which was also good. Would definitely go back! read more

Caffe Prego - Pizza and pasta - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Wonderful and great quality food, exceptionally kind staff, food came fast, and great outdoor patio!

Service was excellent friendly Food was fabulous, flavorful filling. Quaint little spot you can see the river from read more

Caffe Prego - Mojito - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Food okay. Price not bad. Service is good. Only one thing is we came two peoples. Sit in the small center of the room very narrow. Table is very very small. One pizza plate and salad could not put some Plate to eat and glass of water plus when they walk between table. We got hit to the chair and table on the time. Very annoying. Not Recommend for table seat for two in the center of the restaurant!!!! read more

I loved this place so much I popped in for dinner twice in a weekend! Sat at the bar both times, no challenges finding a spot. Everyone was very polite and manager was really generous with telling me about menu items, I thought they were great as service goes. Night one I had an eggplant rollatini which was delicious (pictured). The sauce was uniquely rosemary flavored and also had cauliflower arancini. Night two was chicken Parmesan and to start the eggplant caponata. Food was really good and I'd be there regularly if I lived in the area read more

Caffe Prego - Eggplant rollatini with a balsamic drizzle - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Took my family here on vacation. Best and I mean best meatball sub on the planet according to my kids. Pizza incredible! Everything great! read more

The haddock piccata. Good menu, great service, but go for the haddock piccata. Yummmmm...

Absolutely amazing the simple salad you will not get enough of, you will not be disappointed. Zac the owner one of the best owners we gave met. SERVICE the Best.. read more

Food was great. Service was even better. Atmosphere was outstanding as well. Gelato whoopie pie was really good and the bolognese is a must have. Will go back again when in Maine. read more

I want to start by saying if you're worried about COVID at all, this restaurant is doing an excellent job of maintaining a safe, clean and relaxing dining experience. Very impressed. Service was good. I'm giving three stars because of the food. To start, the wine was just okay. I ordered a cocktail instead and also just OK. The sauce on the chicken parm was flavorful, but the meat itself was a bit dry and the pasta portion surprisingly small. The lobster risotto was OK - a bit salty and had very few pieces of lobster. Best part was the meal was the gelato served in a homemade waffle bowl - yum! read more

Caffe Prego - Chicken Parm with eggplant - Italian Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine