We were here on a Thursday in mid-October 2026. The place we stayed (Gazebo Inn) has a package with…read moredinner at Angelina's included. We had a three course meal (appetizer, entree, and dessert), and everything was delicious. Drinks were also excellent. Our server, Mark, was quick, had fabulous recommendations, and made sure we had a pleasant evening. Would recommend Angelina's!

I read the reviews, amazing food but the service was terrible…read more I don't care what anyone says- both were excellent. I was truly surprised, the food was better than most places in the North End. The bread and oil with parmesan and possibly butter- spectacular. Meatball appetizer was served with a dollop of fresh ricotta and chopped basil. The gravy was perfect, one of the best. Lobster with cream sauce was also perfection and it was huge, enough for two. It's a cozy place, drinks are generous and the staff were friendly. I understand why it's valet only, it was slammed by 6pm in the off season. Definitely do not miss this spot if you are in the area.

Service was good and atmosphere was lovely. I ordered the chicken melanese and was unaware it was…read moredeep fried. Perhaps that was my mistake as the waitress kindly told me it usually is fried and that is why it does not state fried on the menu. if this is the case, I would expect pan fried not deep fried. My husband and I both enjoyed our meals. He got the wheat pasta dish. (We traded meals due to mine being deep fried.) We had focaccia bread and affogato too- enjoyed both. Atmosphere was rustic and quiet. We sat upstairs and tables were adequately spaced and gave ample room. My issue was the "kitchen love" charge that showed up on the bill without an explanation until I inquired. I was told it is to motivate the chefs to keep working hard. What??!! We always tip very generously but knowing we are forced to tip the chefs separately and NOT told about this fee, which is then taxed, did not sit well with us . Transparency is key and I would not choose to give chefs a forced tip to motivate them to work harder.

12/10 food, service and ambiance. You must book this spot in…read moreKennebunkport! The food tastes incredible, the staff is great and the ambiance is the best. Definitely recommend.

Though it didn't seem to be needed tonight, we had a 6:15pm dinner reservation for our 3rd wedding…read moreanniversary. We were greeted immediately at the hostess stand. Courtney was our server; she was excellent & made sure we had what we needed, as well as willing to take a photo of us. I will say... the aioli they use for the tuna crudo was AWESOME - it also pairs great with the chicken marsala. I asked for a 'house margarita' which they were able to accommodate. I noticed that the bar area was slightly more busy. Mind you, it was a Wed. evening in late Sept. I cannot wait to go back to order a few apps, paired with nice red wine. Elegant & romantic place considering the location. The dim lighting is a nice touch.

The place itself is nothing special to look at but the food is pretty satisfying. The portions are…read moregrand, definitely splittable. We prefer the bar, so we sat in the back and had a very delightful service experience with Samantha. We will be returning to try other dishes in the future.

The food was good. I loved the meatballs, calamari with its delicate breading and tenderness of the…read morecalamari. Hats off to the chef. The service was 5 Star as Lyric was our waitress. She was professional, kind and friendly. She made us feel very welcomed. We hope to get her again on our next visit. I loved the bruschetta and the homemade noodles were perfectly made. I loved the ambiance as well as the Italian songs in the background. It's a nice place to have at least a few appetizers. We loved their bread which comes with your meal. The prices are a bit high but the quality is there. The portions are hearty enough for most people to take home some leftovers. The chef is solid and so was the waitress. We will come again.

The food was so good and I love to have a local Italian place that makes their own pasta. So good…read moreand it was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was excellent. My only slight criticism was that the heat was up too high and it made me a little uncomfortable.

Love Cartelli's! IMO it is the BEST Italian in the area! I look forward to bringing my Dining Out…read moreGroup there at some point! Plenty of parking too, is always a plus, and so is the pleasant atmosphere!

Don't usually have a late night craving but I decided we needed a quick pie…read more Cartelli's made us a late night snack! Over all it was very good. The sauce was a little sweeter than I like but the crust was crispy and had a nice char. Gave the slight burned taste I love but not overpowering. The jalapeños were a little too chewy for some reason but overall this was a really great pizza! We've been inside before and the ambiance is okay but I prefer taking their pizzas home!

My wife and I tried out Traditions this afternoon and were delighted to find a local restaurant…read morewith a great vibe and food to match! Cindy our server was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, she made sure we were taken care of and even gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip in Maine. 10/10 I would definitely recommend

This place is a Saco classic. It's a cute, intimate Italian restaurant with very reasonably priced…read morefood. The staff are so friendly and helpful and it's the perfect place for a cozy dinner in the area. They don't take reservations and the wait times can get pretty long since the place is so small, so it's good to plan around peak times or put your name in with the hostess and go down the street for a drink at Pacifico or Run of the Mill while you wait.

Good pizza, quite a variety of toppings. Delicious. If you want good pizza in town, no need to go…read moreanywhere else.

I only had a bite of my mom's slice from here it was good though and we know our pizza being from…read moreNY. I want to really just say how nice they were to my son. For a town like Kennebunkport you'd think there'd be more than one bathroom area in the town. They also obviously don't think of special needs because my son is terrified of the hand blowers, so loud, refused to go into the tiny 3 stall loud bathroom. He desperately had to go pee and every place over there is like old with no bathrooms lol. Just as I was about to like pull him I dunno to a dumpster or something my mom spotted in the distance this place sort of on the hill. We ran in explaining and they were like omg yes yes go right ahead. Insisted we didn't have to buy anything to use the bathroom. My mom still wanted to anyway because they were so nice and understanding. She got a few slices to go. I'll forever remember this place saved the day lol. Kennebunkport get porta pottys or something! I can only imagine in the summer it's probably insane. It was a youngish girl who was there when we went. Just so nice. If ever back in the area I would make this place a must stop.

It's rare that I return to a restaurant that I really enjoyed and pick exactly the same dish I had…read morebefore; I usually want to explore the rest of the menu. Chitarrucci neri ai frutti di mare (black ink chitarra pasta with seafood), however, was something I really wanted to have again. I was hoping that it would be as great as I remembered ... it was. We started with Cozze alla sambuca. I would not have thought of putting fennel or sambuca with mussels, but it was a good combination. The other players (shallot and herbs) were well balanced too. The Insalata de Cesare was fresh and well dressed, with a generous portion of shaved parmesan. The Chitarrucci was the star, with pasta cooked just right and plenty of mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and clams. If I have to be picky, the calamari may have been slightly over cooked, but I'd order this dish over and over again. (I didn't taste it, but the gentleman at the next table had a beautiful plate of ossobuco, with the osso standing up in the middle of the risotto with a sprig of herb 'planted' in the marrow. He said it was great) If you're anywhere near Boothbay, make a reservation and try Ports of Italy.

We dined at Ports of Italy one night while in Boothbay Harbor. For an Italian restaurant, it was…read moregood but not great. We shared a Caesar salad, which was fine, but it was nothing memorable either. We each got our own entrees, which we hadn't been doing because it's usually too much food, and since we were on a road trip, there wasn't much point to requesting doggy bags like we normally would because we wouldn't be able to eat the leftovers. Unfortunately, neither of us finished our meals... they were both tasty, but we ended up leaving food on our plates. I hate wasting food like that. I think we'll return to our one-entree-and-share-it protocol for the remainder of our trip. That seems to be working for us. My chicken dish, Pollo con Funghi, which came with tomatoes, olives and mushrooms in a white wine butter sauce seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano, was tasty, but it was too large a portion for me to finish. There was also some squash, and we had ordered a side of spinach, too. I was very sad to not have taken the remaining food for leftovers. Would've been great. My husband ordered the Ravioli di Astice, which was lobster and ricotta filled ravioli in a prosecco and aurora sauce. Not sure what aurora sauce is, but when I tasted it, the sauce was delicious. My issue with his dish was that the ravioli was severely undercooked, and it was way too chewy... definitely not al dente. They simply didn't cook it long enough, which was a shame because the flavors were excellent. Big miss for an Italian restaurant. I suppose I'd give this place another try if we're ever fortunate enough to return to Boothbay. We definitely would have to agree on one entree between the two of us, though, so we don't waste food.

Great place right in the heart of Old Port. Food service and Ambience! What else you want.read more

Great spot for Italian in Portland ME! Great mocktail and…read morecocktail options Friendly staff Great service Large portions

The ambiance is nice and relaxing from the time you walk in, the waiting area is designed to look…read moreand feel like a large settee for example. Staff when friendly and attentive without hanging over your shoulder. That goes for everyone we interacted with from the host/hostess to the server to the food runner. The menu has a little something for everyone and all fits on one side of the menu, so it is not overwhelming which allows the kitchen to really prepare their meals with precision and it shows; the food was really good. The drinks were prepared well. The haddock chowder had a really nice flavour and was quite filling. Our table had lobster alfredo, harvest pizza, chicken Parmesan, and a grilled haddock. Everyone enjoy their meals and the presentation of each was very professional which added to the enjoyment of the meal. We save room for desserts. Cannolis were delicious, the orange cardomon was light and not overpowering. The trifles went down well as did the cheesecake. All topped off with a lovely espresso.

This place has gone from mediocre to bad in the last few years. Last night's meal was virtually…read moreinedible and an insult to Italian cuisine. The eggplant parmigiana was a slab of barely cooked, breaded eggplant covered with an another slab of cold melted mozzarella cheese and acidic tomato sauce. Some tasteless pasta accompanied it. Putting it bluntly, it was gross. My friends seemed less than happy with their entrees as well, all pasta dishes with supermarket-grade sauces, and all four of us left with take-out containers of uneaten food not fit for the family dog. Most annoying was the fact that several staff members were busy sweeping the floors all around us, and cleaning tables, apparently oblivious to the fact that we were there trying to enjoy our meal. We had arrived at 7 pm and there were perhaps five other tables with people still eating. The Chianti was the only good thing. I would have needed a whole bottle to enjoy this has-been restaurant.