We stopped here last night with the kids after having wanted to stop for the longest time (out-of-towners). The staff was very friendly, though there was an hourlong wait for an indoor table (definitely make reservations!) or 10 minutes for outside (which was a little surprising given how many open tables there were). Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were super cool with some really amazing gardens outside in full bloom and then the more darkly lit, warm and cozy, and open concept with a great view of the kitchen team hard at work. I was the only one at the table to get a cocktail, to which I chose the blueberry lemon drop. It was really well balanced with a nice blueberry flavor without being overpowering. My wife got a merlot, which she enjoyed. The kids both enjoyed their chocolate milk and strawberry lemonade. Food wise we started with a caesar salad, which was good but pretty mild in flavor. It could have used a little more parm and either more pop to the dressing or just more of it. My wife got the (gluten free) baked focaccia and the lobster bisque for her dinner. She was melting over the focaccia (which I agree was the flavor bomb though I admit the gf bread was a little gummy - not abnormal for gf bread though and didn't really bother me). The lobster bisque she found equally delicious. I also found it quite tasty though did find it a little thinner on the mouthfeel than maybe normal. My MIL got the mussels that she said were really tasty and we found were locally sourced. I got the short rib. It was a large chunk of extremely tender meat with some absolutely delicious mashed potatoes. The gravy was pretty solid for it though I would have preferred it with a little more beefy flavor than maybe the wine. The carrots were a little disappointing, if I'm being honest. They were cut into vastly different sizes, which led to some majorly uneven cooking and even the smallest pieces were still much too firm - not crunchy but not really tender beyond the first quarter inch or so. It was almost like the were par cooked whole and then chopped up after. Definitely atypical and not really up my alley for carrots. Overall, aside from a couple very minor misses, this place was absolutely a winner and I'm absolutely getting some brick oven pizza next time! read more

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10 of us went here for dinner here before the welcoming party at Mast Landing Brewery for our niece's wedding. We plug into two groups. The "parents" and the ladylike children". My wife and I each started with the Caesar salad. Then she had the halibut and I had the divers scallops. Both dishes were very good. Our server was training a new person, but she gave us extra attention. All warranted. Overall a very good experience. We'd come here again. read more

It's been almost 4 years since my last review and since we have returned a couple of times since, I thought I should update it. I have been adding photos along the way. Check them out! We have consistently had great experiences here. Food is always exactly what we hope for when ordering and in some cases, exceeded expectations. The service is always very good. Pleasant, prompt and fun to interact with. The management and staff at this location, are always so professional and well skilled. They definitely help make it a great experience. The environment hasn't really changed - cozy warm living room feel. Upholstered furniture. Still very nice. It's amazing that it doesn't feel worn out, even after all of these years. In the colder days, the fire place and fire pits are nice. Appetizers have been consistently great. The favorites: fresh bread, crab cakes, calamari and meatball Main dishes - any of the specials they offer are typically great. The most recent one I had was the crab cake and burrata risotto. Any pasta dish is usually amazing and I love ALL of their dinner salads with so many protein options you can add. The desserts - the only one that I know and love is the chocolate cake. ALWAYS consistently good! Parking - street and behind the restaurant there is a lower lot - difficult if you have accessibility needs, as it's an angled driveway. Warning - it's a one way in and one way out lot! There are signs, however, I have seen some people either not see them or ignore them. Drive slowly. Reservations - Easy peasy via the Resy App! I highly recommend reservations even on days you think it might be slow. This place is a main hub for the town and surrounding towns for a nice sit down dinner that isn't too casual. read more

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Still a favorite nearby place. We hadn't been for brunch in quite awhile and it was great! I had Italian toast with blueberry compote and a touch of whipped cream. It was quite tasty - not too sweet. Wayne had the stacked breakfast sandwich-pretty much a fork sandwich full of cheese, meat and eggs. He really liked the potatoes-cooked just right. He declared it perfect with a glass of Chardonnay. I enjoyed an aperol spritz and thanks to excellent service and a comfy window seat all was well with our day! read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Breakfast stacker - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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The bee sting pizza is amazing! I came here with parents and for brunch. Although the place was very busy (which isn't a bad thing) the server was still attentive and friendly. The drinks were impeccable! I will definitely be back! read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Bee sting pizza - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Came in on a Thursday around 7pm. The restaurant is dimly lit and has tables and booths. There is a large outdoor seating area as well.Our server was nice enough. Ordered a bee sting pizza, focaccia appetizer, chopped salad and the sangria, strawberry rhubarb old fashioned and peach tea Palmer. The pizza had the perfect balance of heat and sweet. The focaccia was nicely toasted and served with marinara, ricotta and pesto. And the salad was a perfect size with cheese olives tomatoes cucumbers and dried chick peas. These three items were the perfect amount for dinner for three. Great food and flavor. read more

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Wow! I've been to their sister restaurant in Falmouth, and this one also didn't disappoint! We went for an early dinner, and the food came out very fast and our server was lovely. I highly recommend everyone to try the Bee Sting Pizza! The inside, like their sister restaurant, was also super cool and very clean. Can't wait for the warmer weather to sit outside here! read more

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Came to Freeport unexpectedly for a night and stopped in before close. We order the Bee Sting pizza. The first pizza they brought out had the wrong toppings on it so they kindly remade it for us and they comped the pizza for us for the trouble. The pizza was very good and we appreciated the kind gesture and service. I'd definitely come back! read more

The food is expensive but does not live up to the taste. It is soggy and the flavor is lacking. The glasses twice were dirty and had to be replaced. The server was nice but slow. read more

A busy place right on the north side of the Freeport shopping area. Parking in the back, which is very good. There is indoor, bar and patio seating. We had a nice spot inside near the windows. Two sandwiches- I had the crispy haddock sandwich. I have to say it looked fantastic but lacked in taste. Very bland. Fries were good. My husband had the chicken salad BLT and liked it. A mixed crowd inside of families and couples. Overall a nice place to enjoy lunch during a shopping trip. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Crispy haddock sandwich - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

To be honest, this wasn't our planned choice for dinner, but it turned out our planned restaurant was closed, so ... And to get to the bottom line quickly, we enjoyed a good meal with fine service and came away quite happy with our "discovery." The restaurant is attractive, roomy inside with tables and booths and a bar and also has delightful outside seating. Our server (thank you Laura) was quick to get to us and took good care of us throughout the meal. We were served with no delays, with the hot dishes hot and the cold beers cold. A good evening. We found the Seafood Alfredo ($38) to have just the right texture, bursting with flavor of the seafood. The calamari was a bit chewy but pretty tasty, we enjoyed the crispy Bang Bang Shrimp ($20) and the Chicken Parm Pasta ($30), and we thought the side of spinach (yep, we're spinach fans and will actually order it by itself) was very good. The dessert chocolate cake was yummy and indulgent. The menu items we thought to be just a bit on the pricey side, but it isn't altogether unexpected in this tourist area. And whatever we ate, it was better than heading to McDonalds because our planned restaurant was closed. Thanks Tuscan Bistro! read more

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2/9/26 Service a bit off. We tried a wagyu beef sliced impossibly thin on a (?stale) savory pasta. The sausage pasta not as good as the bolognese- The panna cotta celestial! Virgin BM a ten. read more

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After 2 days of eating bar food in Freeport we were craving something a little more sophisticated and in a sit down environment. Throw in a craving for some fresh pasta and we found Tuscan Bistro. Located smack dab in the heart of town it was nice that they have their own amply-spaced parking lot for those not already meandering about the downtown area. We went in without a res and were promptly greeted and seated with a smile. Our server Zach was kind, knowledgeable and had great timing/organization. In order to try more of the menu and not have leftovers whilst staying in a hotel we like to split apps, entrees, sides and a dessert. They were able to accommodate us and there wasn't an up charge at the time of writing this. The crab cakes were delicious. Perfect sear on the outside and full of tender crab. They aren't huge but also aren't just a pile of breading like you find many times. Our entree was a simple pasta and meatballs as good as grandma makes. The marinara was tasty and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The side of carrots were also cooked correctly and seasoned well. We finished with a lemon blueberry tart (it is Maine after all) and like everything else, it was really tasty. It wasn't cheap, but it wasn't outrageous either and I never mind paying for quality. Would definitely return if in Freeport and looking for Italian. read more

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Wow... 100% recommend this place. The food was Delicious!!! Seafood Alfredo had huge chunks of lobster, large scallops, tons of shrimp... all perfectly cooked. Soooo Good!!! Everyone else in my group ordered some type of pasta dish and not a single complaint. Service was amazing. We grab a table in the bar area... was very friendly and kept our drinks full. Loved the overall vibe. Open kitchen overlooking the entire restaurant. Plenty of Indoor and outdoor seating. Can fit small and large groups. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Birthday Lobster - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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We sat at the bar for an early dinner. Excellent service from Kate who was high energy and checked on our meals several times. We had NorthEnd Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala. Both were excellent especially the ricotta gnocchi. Ended the meal with the Cannolis with wild blueberry compote. We have eaten here before and will be back. Next time we have to try some of the interesting drinks they were making. read more

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4.75 Went in on Friday and we had the bee sting pizza and a ceasar salad, both were great. Great drinks. Fresh Swish and a gin mixer. We already made up our minds we were coming back the next day, but for entrées. Saturday we came back. Arancini perfect, great demi garden salad (plenty for even 2) i got the Wagyu filet.. ordered medium rare and it came out rare rare, didnt matter, sauce was so good i didnt even care. Our server Gage was concerned and asked me if i was okay or wanted it to go back. No thanks. He even told a manager even though i did not complain. She came over and i told her i was all set. Wife had the salmon and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Gage is an EXCELLENT waiter. Whenever we come to Freeport we will only come here. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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Stopped here for lunch the other day. It has a cozy warm atmosphere with a large bar and lots of tables. We sat at a high top in the bar area and the service was very friendly and quick. I got the chicken parm sandwich and it was very good. The pizza also looked great. There is also lots of parking out back which is nice because it can be hard to park in Freeport! read more

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Excellent menu, and the "basic" dishes are prepared extremely well! A simple pizza is top notch, yet if you try some of the northern Italian or southern Italian dishes, you won't be disappointed either. Service was good (though not outstanding), and the wait time was a little shorter than estimated. Will definitely return! read more

Get the seafood pasta, it will change your life! Ps-if you're still hungry afterwards get the Cannolis. You won't regret it read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Our server Danielle was very attentive. We had a lovely window seat to watch the rain. We had the North End Chicken Parm and a Bee Sting pizza. Both were excellent. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Good god where do I start. You would think that chicken Alfredo I ate contained fossil fuel with how much gas I am currently creating. And don't even get me started on my current bathroom situation. My ass is currently creating nuclear waste even Chernobyl would be jealous of and to top it all off this is all going down in a hotel of all places. Overall if you are a fan of nuking bathrooms this is your place to go! read more

Are servers Zach was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The cocktails were delicious. The food was some of the best food that we've had in a long time everyone loved their meal. My brother who had some health issues could not have large portions so they allowed him to order off the kids menu they were very accommodating for all of our needs. Clean restrooms, clean restaurant amazing food can't wait to come back to Freeport. read more

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This place is PHENOMENAL. The service was great, great atmosphere and setting and the food did not disappoint. I wish food had been cheaper because I wanted to try more, but the prices aren't outrageous. The margs are great, as margs are, and they're a good price too. The lobster roll was great, although the meat was cold which was a bit disappointing but the butter that came with it was warm and made the cold meat easy to ignore. They also do free birthday dessert, which was a lovely surprise when I gave my ID to our server and after we had finished, he brought the dessert menu and told me it was free since it was my birthday. For the lobster roll, two margaritas and the birthday dessert, it came to a grand total of $60! Great presentation of the food, if you're in the Freeport area and need a good bite to eat, this is a must-go! read more

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Great pizza and sandwiches! This is a nice stop after shopping at LLBean. The Bee Sting pizza made in their brick oven hit the spot and our waitress was really sweet and attentive. It was a perfect lunch! read more

Post Labor Day in Freeport is fun. Crowds are gone, great sales are happening and Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro makes pizza. Yes folks, lots of pizza makers out there, and everyone has an opinion. So here's mine: Perfect. I love when a pizza comes out of a brick oven crackling hot, perfectly browned, and looking fantastic. Score! I had a meatball pizza and my wife had the Calabrese pizza. While mine was every bit as quality made and delicious, I ended up eating some of hers too. I want to return and have a Calabrese all to myself. It is so delicious! My watch for thing is, "how hot is the food when it arrives?" This pizza was fantastic that way too. I love crunchy crust. Looks like a great menu for other things, and if they do as well as they did on their pizza, then it all should be excellent too. We had a great waiter. He knew the menu, was prompt, professional, and cheerful. He earned Tuscan my 5 service rating. My only caveat is that restaurants should be particularly careful about who their "first face" is at the hostess table. It's the most important introduction for a new customer. Management should pay close attention. Hint. Other than that, outside seating was sunshine and fresh air, a little people watching as we ate and talked, and proved it is well worth coming back to soon. Thanks TBOB! read more

There are not enough adjectives that I could use to describe how great this place is. Super friendly and helpful staff, amazing food, super quick service, great atmosphere. We liked it so much we came back a second night to see if it was real or did we just get lucky. It was real. If you're in town you need to check this place out. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Caesar salad, Bistro salad, Pizza with chicken, arugula, goat cheese, and balsamic. - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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Great restaurant spot in downtown Freeport. Bar seating area and yummy drink menu as well. Great business lunch spot - something for everyone on the menu. Dinner can have long waits during certain times of the year so try to book a reservation or call ahead. Great for larger groups or group celebrations (with reservation). Free Parking is behind the restaurant. Interiors are beautifully decorated by Nicolas Home. Weekday (excluding) Friday Happy Hour. Sundays they offer brunch until 3pm i think. In warmer months there is outdoor seating. read more

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We had one night in Freeport, ME. Stopped here for dinner. Beautiful dark space with lots of candles. Caesar was good. Grilled chicken had incredible flavor. Pizzas were tasty. Would come back! read more

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Second time I've rated the restaurant. Nine years ago I gave a 4, today 3. The atmosphere is still welcoming and cozy. Waitress was a little terse - maybe just having a bad day? That by itself wouldn't affect me a lot. I ordered the vanilla chai. It had too much lemon and I couldn't drink it. It was nice that they took it off the bill. The Farmhouse pizza was okay. Here I will say, remember 3 is not "bad". The pizza wasn't either. "Just" average. If I'm in the area, I might stop by. I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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Had the Italian sausage at the bar and received great service with a wonderful environment. Will be back soon! read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Italian Sausage hoagie - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Stopped in for dinner on the way back to our hotel in Portland. Cool Vibe, decent service, and delicious food. Prices a little on the higher side. Would have been nice to get a salad and some bread. Sadly neither are offered with your meal. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Terrible service. We waited forever for our food to be brought out. Asked the server a couple of times and he assured us it was on the way. Meanwhile tables around us who ordered after were getting their food. When the food did arrive it was bland and unseasoned. Overall a poor experience. read more

Unfortunately, our entire dining experience was ruined by the service. We came looking forward to dinner but ended up leaving after just a few appetizers because of how disappointing it was. The service was a "drop and go" approach from our server (blond hair/male). No warm greeting, little to no attention and table touches or offer to refresh our drinks etc. Our server was cold, inattentive, and showed very little interest in making us feel welcome. Great hospitality can make an average meal memorable, but poor hospitality can overshadow everything, and that's exactly what happened here which is very disappointing as we were looking forward to our dinner at this place for the first time. read more

Great food, attentive and friendly server but much too loud inside. Conveniently has its own parking lot in the back. Definitely need reservations. read more

At the forceful recommendation of friends and family, we stopped by for brunch late (10-12 pr so) on a Sunday morning. We were sat immediately. The food was amazing. We ordered Italian Toast and eggs Benedict with steak. The food came out quickly. The space is large and surprisingly had parking out back. read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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We were looking for a light meal and ended up with a fantastic dinner. The mussels were delicious in a mild and savory broth that was good enough to eat on it's own, and my partner's lobster bisque was exception with tons of sweet tender lobster chunks. She said she'd never had any better. Then there was my pumpkin mule--oh I could have gotten into trouble with that one, if I lived nearby. Luckily I was staying just down the street! read more

We got here late on a Wednesday evening we were seated promptly We ordered the salmon that was recommended as a fall dish. It did not disappoint and the pasta Bolognese. Everything was good. They had a good wine selection as well and the staff was friendly and nice, the atmosphere was relaxed walking distance to LL Bean read more

While spending Christmas with relatives in Freeport, Maine, one afternoon my companion and I found ourselves on the prowl for a suitable restaurant in which to enjoy a casual lite lunch. Evidently a great many others had entertained similar thoughts, as the Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro was full and overflowing. And as you would undoubtedly surmise from the enclosed photographs - Christmas rush notwithstanding - Bistro is always an immensely popular spot. Fortunately, we arrived just in time to snare a recently vacated high-top in the bar area. Which afforded us not only an up-close-and-personal view of the bustling bar scene, but also of the activity swirling around the semi-open kitchen. Our lunch menu held no surprises: Antipasti... Insalate... Sandwiches... House Made Pasta... Brick Oven Pizza. All the usual suspects, present and accounted for. That being said however, there were a number of interesting choices along the way. The Maine Mussels, for example, straight from Bangs Island; or the Lobster Bisque, featuring fresh Maine lobster... The pastas - Marsala... Bolognese... Parmigiana... Spicy Tuscan Shrimp - certainly appealed. Ditto the Brick Oven Pizza. But this, as noted above, was to be a lite lunch, as we already had reservations for a rather early dinner engagement that same evening. So, we zeroed in on the sandwiches, finally deciding that our best course of action might simply be to split one. Fine... But which one? The Bistro Burger, Italian Beef, and Porchetta all seemed a bit over the top for a lite lunch. It came down to a choice between the Chicken Parmigiana and Local Haddock. We chose the latter... which, unfortunately, proved to be something of a disappointment. Nothing "bad" per se. The breading was nicely crisp and the haddock quite fresh. It's just that anything even approximately flavor - either in the breading or the fish itself - was conspicuous by its absence. Totally bland. Not even the roasted tomato-olive caponata and lemon basil aioli adorning the toasted brioche bun could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Fish, quite obviously, is not the kitchen's strong suit. I have no doubt, however, that a more straightforward approach to the menu - namely the aforementioned Chicken Parmigiana - would have yielding more satisfying results. We had, in a word, chosen... poorly. Something you may wish to keep in mind for a future visit. read more

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The food was great margarita strong service was nice and the ambiance was quiet and peaceful definitely recommend this place we enjoyed our 4 years anniversary here read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Seafood Alfredo, bee sting pizza, and kids burger and fries - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Great place for a lunch after some nearby shopping. Mocktails and wine are great. Servers are quick and helpful with recommendations. Arancini is amazing!! read more

Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro - Arancini - Italian Near Me - Freeport, Maine