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    The Knotted Apron

    4.6(97 reviews)
    1.1 miRosemont

    The Knotted Apron delivered the kind of meal that feels effortless, though clearly a great deal of…read morethought is behind it. My guest and I shared the country bread to start, and it immediately set the tone. It had a subtle sweetness against a beautifully salty texture, which made it far more memorable than bread service usually is, comforting and refined at once. I had the steak tartare temaki and the tagliatelle, and both were outstanding. The tartare was clean, balanced, and quietly confident, with excellent texture and flavor. The tagliatelle was just as impressive, rich and satisfying without ever feeling heavy. Both dishes felt composed rather than overworked, which made them all the more memorable. My guest had the salad and the salmon, and those were equally well executed. Everything that came to the table felt thoughtful, polished, and deeply appealing without trying too hard. The dulce at the end was a lovely finish, understated but exactly right. The only small note is that the room was a bit robustly noisy, especially for an early reservation. Even so, the quality of the food and the assurance of the kitchen carried the experience. What stood out most was the consistency. Every dish felt considered, every flavor felt intentional, and the entire meal had a calm sense of confidence that is harder to find than it should be. The Knotted Apron is the kind of place that leaves a strong impression precisely because it does not need to announce itself.

    We made a reservation at The Knotted Apron because we saw they were taking part in the 2026 Maine…read moreRestaurant Week and we figured it was a fantastic reason to go back. We got seats at the bar which gave us the opportunity to chat with Tyler, who was our server and the bartender. He took really good care of us! Our meals were fantastic! The Scottish Trout was perfectly cooked and the Duck Leg Confit was crispy but not dry. We enjoyed sitting at the bar, watching the cocktail action as well as the well organized operation in the kitchen. This is just an amazing restaurant!

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    Chaval

    Chaval

    4.3(294 reviews)
    2.4 miWest End
    $$$

    I've been going to Chaval for years now, and it's truly my favorite restaurant in Portland, Maine…read more If you want to eat where locals actually go, this is the place (to my fellow Portland residents, I apologize for sharing our secret with those from away, but sometimes secrets should be shared). I honestly can't think of a single bad meal I've had here. The regular menu is always solid and comforting, but what I really love is the fun and creativity they bring to their special events. Their May the 4th Star Wars dinners are among my favorite offerings. They are enjoyable without feeling cheesy, and the food is genuinely great. Another event I particularly loved was their Alsace night, inspired by the region on the border of France and Germany. Everything was rich, cozy, and expertly executed one of those meals you keep thinking about afterward. The drinks deserve a shoutout as well. Whether it's cocktails or wine, everything is thoughtfully balanced and curated instead of just randomly placed on a menu. The service is consistently excellent warm, knowledgeable, and never pretentious. You feel well taken care of without being hovered over. Portland is fortunate to have restaurants like Chaval. I'll continue to support and recommend them whenever I can.

    I have been to Chaval a few times now and i can absolutely say i enjoy my experience everytime. I…read morethink the staff is absolutely incredible - attentive, knowledgeable, extremely friendly. They make you feel very welcome and will answer any questions you have. I have great beverages when I dine here as well, fantastic wines, they did well choosing the wine list and it's always delicious. I even enjoyed a fantastic cocktail this most recent time i went and I think it might have been my favorite cocktail i've ever had. The Ay Caramba! which was reminiscent of a dirty martini and spicy margarita - it was fantastic! Now for what has deemed this a 3 star instead of higher - the food and prices. The food is wonderful, i don't remember having a bad bite but for some of the pricing i would hope i wouldn't. I think the snacks and appetizers are more fairly priced for what they are considering portland in general but I was rather disappointed that the doses weren't more of a wow factor. My biggest concern was the paella night that they have every monday, i had been so excited to go and finally got the chance. I was disappointed to find out it is $28 a person and a minimum of two people so it's actually $56 total minimum. As a solo diner i couldn't justify that for myself and wish they would make that clear when they advertise it every Monday on instagram. I love Chaval but I don't think the dishes make sense all the time - i think it is in the eye of the beholder how you feel about this place!

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