Solo Italiano

Guests often describe portions at Solo Italiano as appropriately sized, many call them 'just the right size' or 'good, ' and diners frequently enjoy multi-course (three-course) meals.

Yes, Solo Italiano is a lovely pick for date night: guests report wonderful anniversary and birthday dinners, attentive service, elegant ambience, and memorable multi-course meals.

Solo Italiano feels like an elegant, Italian dining room in Portland’s Old Port, a soaring space with a semi-circular bar and several seating areas; guests call it festive and energetic (sometimes on the noisy side) while noting a quieter non-bar dining area and dim, tasteful lighting.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, families dine here: guests have reported visiting with children and ordering kids’ pasta meals, and parties with children (including a nephew) have been seated promptly for family occasions.

Solo Italiano is at its calmest on Sunday evenings, guests report the dining room was under 20% capacity and the noise level comfortably low; dinner runs Tue–Sun 4:30–9:30pm.

Solo Italiano has a main dining room with several seating areas and window tables, a semi-circular bar with bar seating, and comfortable banquettes in the dining space.

Solo Italiano often books up and feels busy during peak visits, several guests describe it as “usually pretty booked up” and “well attended”; by contrast, reviewers say Sunday evenings can be noticeably quieter and less crowded.

Solo Italiano is open Tue–Sun, and several guests note that Sunday evenings tend to be quieter and more relaxed, a nice choice for a low-key visit.