We stumbled into Bistro Millard on a whim and really enjoyed our meal. They have a really cute…read morerestaurant. We started with the mussels and two of the house salads and they were both delicious. Our waitress was very helpful in helping us narrow down what we wanted to eat. The sauce with the mussels was so good. We all go the same pasta dish- house made white wine and mushroom sauce which was incredible. The star of the show was their chocolate mousse which was some of the best we have had in a long time!

Actually ZERO stars. I put in a request for reservations, thru their email as directed by their…read morewebsite, for either a Friday or Saturday night on a Wednesday. I NEVER received a response back. NOTHING. Not a chirp. If your response to requests is this poor I can understand why there are negative reviews about the service. Good luck surviving with this lack of professionalism. I will not be attempting another reservation.

First time coming to Medicini and we were pleasantly suprised! The best meal we've had in this area…read morein the past few years. The spinach ravioli and chocolate tort were the highlight of the meal. The service was delightful and we will absolutely be back again!

Damariscotta-Newcastle have long been needing a nice Italian restaurant, and our first dinner at…read moreMedicini was a very satisfying way to bring the long Italian drought to a close. The venue, tucked away up the hill in the parking lot behind Publick House, is completely and very nicely renovated, providing comfortable eating and drinking space, indoors and out. Our food was nicely prepared and presented, and tasty: the ragu lasagna, Ceasar salad, house-made bread, and house-made tiramisu were absolutely delicious; the pasta primavera was nice, but we thought it would benefit from a little more seasoning. The wine list includes some good options at reasonable per-glass or per-bottle prices. Our server, Megan, was very hospitable, attentive and knowledgeable; she guided us nicely through our options, and delivered our food at a perfect pace. We will be back to try some other items on the menu! One suggestion: the owner should make his cell phone calls somewhere other than the customer areas, even if the call topic is related to the restaurant. I don't care to listen to anyone's phone conversations while I am eating my dinner and conversing with my table mates.

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.

The food was great. The bread & olive oil was yummy, a lil spicy. We had the fancy Brussels sprouts…read moreto start. Delicious The bathrooms are amazing!

We had a fun girls night out at Calzolaio Pasta Company, and our server truly made the experience…read more She was attentive, funny, and immediately matched our energy--honestly one of those servers who elevates the whole night. We loved her. The food, though, was just... fine. I'm a big pasta and sauce person, and while everything was perfectly decent, it didn't quite live up to the hype we'd heard going in. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. My espresso martini was good, but nothing special. That said, the building itself is charming and a little eccentric in a good way. I can definitely see how the experience would be elevated in warmer weather--sitting out on the patio overlooking the river would be a big plus. Overall, a good night thanks to great service and atmosphere, but the food didn't quite wow us.

4.5 One of the few nicer restaurants in Brunswick that I…read morethink could compete with many of the options you could find in Portland. I really want this place to do well, so I have a few critics Food- 5- phenomenal, great dishes and more complex flavors that you don't find at most run of the mill Italian restaurants. Portions were great and prices were fair for the quality of food Drinks - 5- also great, love the Aperol and Limoncello Ambience - 3 - this is my big critique. I think some the wall art that is hung on the wall is either AI art or atleast gives off that vibe. Feels more like something you'd see in a Panera bread. Everything else gave a really fancy and professional feel, but for some reason the wall art through me off Service was great, too great. The severs were a bit too attentive and were a bit too scripted. If they were more a bit more chill I'd feel more at home. Only reason I am critiquing so hard is that I want this place to do great. Brunswick needs some more quality restaurants, and Pomelia could definitely one of them.

I ordered the chicken parm and thought it was delicious. The focaccia you are given for free wasn't…read morethe best, but I still can always appreciate free bread. I sat at the bar and even though the place was very busy, the servers were attentive. The food did take a bit to come out, but I didn't mind. I would definitely try the meatballs if I get the chance to come back here again. If you plan to come on a weekend, I would definitely recommend a reservation. Overall, everything was good, but I felt the prices were a bit high for the return. Other than that I had no issues.

After a Jibe cycling ride last weekend, we got the chance to enjoy some catered Mancini sandwiches…read moreto celebrate Jibe's recent move to a new cycling studio. The sandwich was an amazing surprise. I had the opportunity to try Mancinis a few weeks back with some friends and was unfortantely unable to attend. The ham and roast beef sandwich that I had was 10/10. The bread is something I'll be thinking about for a while now (until I get to try it, again)!

Fantastically large sandwiches with fresh and house-made ingredients. The Italian was big enough to…read moreshare and even could do it as 1/3s or 1/4s if you had a smaller appetite. The food and bread here is delicious and that's why it's a five star. BUT I have qualms about the following: - My SOLE interaction with staff was one half shouting "Did you order ahead?" No "Hi", "Let us know if you need help", "Have you been here before if not you order on the screen", nothing. Literally the order was put on the counter with nothing said. Had to explain to the person behind us how to order. - A tip screen despite my being the cashier who ordered and customized my items and grabbed my own sides and got my own drinks and paid for it all at the kiosk. Sandwhich maker isn't a tipped job. Pay your employees more if they aren't making enough. - $3.25 for a bag of chips that run $1.25 retail and $4 for a Sanpellegrino is unhinged. Grab a soda and chips at the Citgo across the corner and save yourself the trouble. Two chips and two drinks was 2/3 the cost of the entire sandwhich.

Well the pounded chicken parm was very thin and was also burned. Waitress seemed to care less -…read moretook away my dish, no credit no free drink or dessert. I'd skip this place.

Burned, under seasoned... pre fab pasta. Worst Italian food ive ever eaten in my life. Not just in…read moremaine but anywhere, ever. Major red flags on the menu... the gnocchi was straight out of the freezer section. Burned butter and about an inch of oil on top of split bland sauces with no garlic or salt.. just bland. We got the stuffed focaccia and it was pesto wet mush, id be ashamed to serve that. You can tell the cook (not chef) has zero knowledge of or passion for cooking food. It's one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to in my entire life. I seriously hope you never have the misfortune of eating here. If anybody ever suggest this place as a restaurant, they must hate you !

Excellent addition to quiet little Vasselboro Maine. Off the beaten path on a rural road today, but…read morenice to Bike too! They were super friendly and welcoming, quite a few sandwich options, I went for the chicken salad today. Had half and bought the rest home to my wife. I found out today's location on their Facebook page,

Two words. Mushroom sacchetti…read more You can have pasta most anywhere but unless you don't like mushrooms.... Let me tell you what the locals get. Spinach and artichoke dip as appetizer. Mushroom sacchetti with mushroom cream sauce as entree and for dessert - flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. You're welcome.

I've been to Delvino's multiple times. Was there last night- food great, service was good. But…read moreambiance was lacking. Mainly due to it being SO hot in the building. We overheard that the A/C was out, which I would've appreciated knowing before we were sat. Even with a reservation they placed us at a table that felt very cramped - so that coupled with the heat led to a less than stellar dining experience. While I will be back, but I will not be back in the summer/a hot day.

I ordered the Caprese panini and loved it! It was way superior to other sandwich shops I've been…read moreto. Probably the best I've eaten. The deli is clean and spacious and the staff were friendly. I would definitely recommend this place!

Came here with my wife, we each had a Cesar salad and the turkey bacon panini sandwiches…read more The salad portion was plentiful, and I have no complaints about the salad itself. The sandwiches, though, were not too good- the guacamole on our sandwiches left an awkward taste, and the meats could definitely be better sourced. Boars Head would be good, for example. Two cookies we got were hard as a rock- not really sure what's going on at this place but it definitely gave off a weird impression in that the place was dirty in front and behind the counter. Definitely a hipster vibe, but it needs a cleaning and some help all around. Cost for 2 was $60! No plans in going back.