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.

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.

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.

We were looking to pick up something quick to go and this was perfect! Wish I had been able to try…read moreone of everything! After tasting the lemon orzo soup I had to have a bowl! There is a whole case full of great looking salads. We settled on potato salad - so good and creamy - and a kale salad with dried cranberries - yummm! The pizza also looked good so we had a piece of chicken Parmesan pizza. They sell by the slice in addition to whole pizzas. There were two options for by the slice. The other was tomato basil. So many sandwiches to choose from! A frittata I wish I had had room for! And the cookie selection! We decided to try an oatmeal raisin and just wow!! They also have a section that is Italian groceries. Fresh pastas, gelato, sauces, balsamic vinegar,etc. this store also has wine and food tastings periodically. Wish I lived here - it would be a favorite!

Placed order via phone. Arrived and everything was packed and ready…read more Food was delicious. Great place.

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 bread was amazing this day. Slightly crusty, with a warm soft center. Dipped in olive oil and…read morepepper, mmmm. Bummed about the wagyu crostini is our normal drooling goodness, but today it was different. Crostini was a bit soggy and the sauce didn't do it like it used to. The rest of meal was solid and delicious. Service impeccable as always.

Always delicious food! We typically sit at the bar, great service!…read more Chai Mai Tai Bolognese

Chianti has become one of my favorite restaurants. The specials on the menu for 2026 have been…read morephenomenal, my favorite being the Haddock dishes this season. Lucy, CeCe and the rest of the staff are full of energy and always a delight to see. With limited restaurants in the area, this seasonal gem gets busy so plan ahead or have a drink at the outdoor bare while you wait.

The first time the food was fabulous second less so and not so good the third time. The haddock…read morewas soft and mushy. Should have stuck with pasta. Service is very good but the restaurant was awfully loud.

This place is excellent!!! I mean, I have a few favorite restaurants and most of them are Italian…read moreplaces. Every one of them is a privilege to eat at and this place is AT LEAST as good as any of them and quite possibly the best of the bunch!!! Before we could get started, it being our first visit, we were brought a complimentary small antipasti plate of pickles, olives, picked onions and red peppers, balsamic vinegar and fresh mozzarella that is so perfect it makes you swear you are in the old country! We knew we were in love with this place very early on in our visit. I love a good sauce (or gravy if you're so inclined) so we tried all the right stuff for my taste buds a buds: My girlfriend and I shared the Arancini (light, airy, delicious) and the meatballs (pork filled bliss in a flavorful sauce-seasoned to perfection!). By this point, we were already so satiated I could have left a happy camper. Seriously. For entrees I got the Spicy Ragu di Salsiccia, which is a very tasty Orecchiette pasta in a spicy red sauce that I loved. My girlfriend though, let me try her chicken parm that was arguably the best chicken Parmesian ever created!!! When I mentioned it to my server, she said it was a Gluten Free Panko and we are both still talking about it an hour or two later. I am seriously considering going back to get it for lunch tomorrow!!! We finished off the meal with vanilla bean gelato. She got it with some rich fudge cake thing that was great! Needless to say, we were blown away throughout the meal-every bite was excellent, and for us, that would be enough...but service was at least as good as the food!!! At Pomelia we found service to be outstanding without being even a little pretentious. It's why I am way more inclined to eat out in Maine - I enjoy meals out more here - the food culture is strong in Portland on all along the coast in Maine and I hope this place remains a fixture in Brunswick because we are the newest fans and WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

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.

Pros- private parking lot, friendly staff, spacious- wasn't any wait to be seated and the red sauce…read morewas not out of a jar. It was the best thing they had going here. Cons- Their website lies and says they make their pasta fresh, in house, daily (see attached pic). The waitress just about laughed in my face when I tried confirming this claim. Charging $35-40 a plate for boxed pasta is criminal! That does not include any complimentary bread and butter or a side salad-nothing! $18 for kids meals, like basic spaghetti and meatball! The stuffed bread had one layer of pepperoni and cheese rolled up in it. It wasn't exactly "stuffed". My Chicken and Broccoli Romano was swimming in soup. They didn't reduce the broth mixture into a sauce at all. I've had better dishes at Applebee's, if I'm being honest. And if you want any Parmesan to top off your dish, you are getting cheese from a shaker. They do not have freshly grated. Even Olive Garden offers that! Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere. You can get much higher quality food for this price (or less) at other local restaurants.

I have heard about Anjon's for years, but never been. Passed by it many times, never stopped. Last…read moreSunday we went out for dinner and wanted to go somewhere sorta special. Tried Bruno's and Oreilly's Cure, both were closed. So we headed down Route 1 and tried Anjon's. We arrived soon after they'd opened and there weren't many other diners. Our waitress was delightful. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. We got the meatballs in sauce appetizer. I had the veal marsala with linguini and my partner had the baked ziti with sausage. I also had a glass of wine and my partner had two espresso martinis. The meatballs were excellent and the red sauce was rich and flavorful. They oughta sell it in jars! (They do) I was unfortunately not impressed with my veal. It was too starchy and too sweet. My partner enjoyed her ziti and sausage a great deal (note, the sausage comes as a side portion). The drinks were fine as well. Everything felt rather overpriced, though. There was a streetside sign advertising a happy hour, but our app and our drinks were all full price. I was confused and disappointed by that. I noted there is a children's menu section - but it's $18 each. Perhaps the most overpriced thing on the entire menu.