Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Maine
  4. Greater Portland
  5. Portland
Solo Italiano, Portland, ME

Solo Italiano

4.8
4.8
2737 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
We currently offer in-house dining Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30-10:00pm (last dinner seating is at 9:30). Takeout is no longer available at this time. Patio dining is available Memorial Day weekend through September and always subject to weather. Please call us directly to reserve a patio table, but keep in mind that of the six 4-tops available outside, three are kept for walk-ins only.

Our restaurant features Paolo Laboa, international chef from Genova, Italy. His menu consists of simple, flavorful and authentic Northern Italian cuisine. This includes handmade pasta, crudo (raw fish), fresh pizza and an all-Italian wine list. Ingredients are sourced locally, from various Maine farms and from the Gulf of Maine, whenever possible.

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Laboa
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website and the reservations tab for large party options and details.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is also available in DiMillos parking lot a block and a half away. Please keep in mind, street parking is free on Sundays and after 6pm every other day!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Service

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Greater Portland

    Best Overall

  • Greater Portland

    Best Food

  • Greater Portland

    Best Service

  • Greater Portland

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Portland

    Innovative

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Romantic

  • Greater Portland

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Solo Italiano offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" service and "amazing" food that consistently impresses. Guests rave about the "creative and aesthetically pleasing" plating and the authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant excels in accommodating dietary needs and provides a "warm and cozy atmosphere." Highly recommended for special occasions.
2,737 Reviews
  1. Stephen VIP

    Maine9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Solo last night. Everything was fresh and delicous! Staff was lovely and attentive. One of our favorite restaurants in Portland.

    Is this helpful?

  2. David VIP

    Greater Boston209 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The angel hair pasta with black trumpet mushrooms and winter truffles was fantastic as were the scallops...highly recommended

    Is this helpful?

  3. Michael

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary dinner. Just a delightful evening with excellent food and service. This restaurant never disappoints.

    Is this helpful?

  4. William VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gets very noisy when busy a 2 top table seem unusually small.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and our service was excellent. But it seems overpriced by ~25%, even compared to other fine restaurants in the area. Pastas were mostly $38 and not so generously sized that you’d be bringing home leftovers. Most of the starters/antipasti were $20-30. While it was delicious, I’ve had dinners that impressed me more elsewhere in town and were better value for $ for similar quality.

    Is this helpful?

  6. TRACIEC VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, but I have had the same dish done as well. The 2.5% fee for bread and water is ridiculous at those prices. The big issue was that I was not comfortable. I was sitting at a bench, which is not an issue, but on a cold Portland night I was wearing a coat, which I got to sit on. That’s not comfortable. Nicer restaurants should either hang your coat or have a place you can hang it. Service was attentive, and pleasant.

    Is this helpful?

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit was pleasant the service was great and the food was perfect 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our overall experience was amazing. We went with our 16 month old and the restaurant was very accommodating and super sweet. The food was 10/10. We will be back!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Monish

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb chops were amazing! Great food and great location.

    Is this helpful?

  10. bb63

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner. Food delicious and service excellent.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Solo Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 2737 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Solo Italiano

100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor St or Pearl St.
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is also available in DiMillos parking lot a block and a half away. Please keep in mind, street parking is free on Sundays and after 6pm every other day!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Laboa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo