Isa Reviews & Testimonials

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97% of customers would recommend Isa

Billju Tighe

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"Great, fresh food and good service are an unbeatable combination"

5 years ago

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A W

A W star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Our meal was SO delicious- every dish we ordered was exceptional, and the patio atmosphere was relaxing and lovely. Our server Juleah gave the best reccommendations- heavenly!"

5 years ago

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Katrina M

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"Great great food! I had the steak, excellent fries. My mom had the Bolognese pasta. That was the best dish we had during our visit to Maine. You can taste the love in that handmade pasta. So delicious. We also got the quesadilla which was so simple and good! Handmade corn tortilla shell, dude that's love"

5 years ago

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James Wilson

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"Great food. But noisy."

5 years ago

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C. H.

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Abington, PA

"Arrived at this establishment based on my wife's research (it's what she does when we are visitors anywhere on the planet). This place is quality through and through. Quaint atmosphere, good service, great food.  Local Rabbit Ragu was incredible.  

They even came through with a complimentary Anniversary dessert.
Will be back for sure."

5 years ago

Joseph Calabrese

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"Amazing food everytime I go in. Nice upscale atmosphere and great service. The menu changes but I haven't had a bad meal yet. I'd describe the menu as American dishes with a slight twist. There is parking behind the restaurant, a treasure in Portland."

5 years ago

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Andrew Graves

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"We ordered a starter casades it was pretty unexciting. Hand cut 🍟 w aioli were Good aioli so so. Wife had halibut which was excellent. My shrimp and paste with Basel wine and butter sauce, with restaurant made pasta was okay. Juston our server great. Nice place our second time there., Enjoy they are working hard to make your culinary experience is great."

5 years ago

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Nick Lotfey

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"Great food, great service. The back patio is perfect for a nice Maine summer night!"

5 years ago

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Paul Jensen

Paul Jensen star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"This restaurant won't disappoint! We picked this place due to location. The waiter was awesome and the food was great. Had lobster chowder, lobster tacos and fennel salad. Cant wait to come back again."

5 years ago

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henry richardson

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"The positive: Three items ordered, three 5 stars. The pasta was perfect, that is extremely rare in my experience. Both salads were creative without excess. Service from initial contact to final bill was genuine, flowing perfectly from orders to drinks to final coffees. A gem for two diners from NoHo. The negative-: Wish we had this one down the street from o..." Read more

5 years ago

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Vincent D

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"Delicious from appetizers and salads to dinner and desserts. Great atmosphere!"

5 years ago

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Sally Heinze

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"Great bistro! It offers a terrific menu, a cozy atmosphere and wonderful service. It's a local favorite."

5 years ago

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Rodney M.

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Portland, ME

"What a great experience!  You might have passed isa a hundred times as the building is dwarfed by the Post Office next door and all the turning traffic which might distract you from noticing this little brick building on the corner. Let me tell you that isa is far from little on the inside. With parking in the back you can find a space near by and wa..." Read more

5 years ago

mango p

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"great friendly staff high quality service and food everything is clean and it's a wonderful restaurant food smells amazing"

5 years ago

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Kevin McNulty

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"Always good"

5 years ago

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Bri Gross

Bri Gross star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Enjoyed a really good lunch! Its totally a gorgeous hidden gem in Portland, squirreled away from the main drag. Staff was very kind, food was delicious and a quality menu. If I'm being a little critical, my meal did take longer than it probably should. A 1 person table taking well over 20 minutes for my lunch to arrive isn't ideal with a work schedule. But o..." Read more

5 years ago

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John A.

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Hampton, NH

"This may have just become my new favorite restaurant in Portland.  Super fresh, next level flavors, impeccable service!!!  There really isn't anything negative to say about this spot, its clean, great menu, perfect execution of the food, and very friendly, knowledgable top notch service.This is a 6 Star restaurant.  In a town where there's a lot of o..." Read more

5 years ago

Ralph Valente

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"Can't wait to go back."

5 years ago

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Mitch Weiss

Mitch Weiss star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Every aspect from start to finish was amazing! They were even open for Easter Sun which was one of the few spots we found open. Our 1st time there and expect many more visits bring our friends."

5 years ago

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Laura Poland

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"If anyone is ever in Portland, Maine, the restaurant Isa is worth checking out!! I ate an entire meal that was ketogenic/sugar-free friendly and I didn't even have to order OFF the menu or ask for substitutions!!! I got to feel like a totally normal person just ordering food. It was an amazing feeling. I started with the Brussels sprouts that were sauteed..." Read more

5 years ago

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Sarah Arthur

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"I had the lamb tostada and rabbit, both dishes were a 10/10 for me! Perfect portion and well balanced. Love this place, wish I lived closer!"

5 years ago

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Norman Pika

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"Great service. Great food. Lovely atmosphere"

5 years ago

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June Decker

June Decker star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

"Not very impressed for the price. Our seats were cramped and it was extremely loud. Nothing to dampen the noise, and it wasn't even that busy. The music added to the noise because it was too loud. I felt that the service was a little awkward. The table was so small, and I had to move things around multiple times to make room. The cheese plate was ok; I enjo..." Read more

5 years ago

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Cindi B.

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Portland, ME

"Had a lovely dinner there last night. I am always happy when I leave Isa. They are one of Portland's finest...."

5 years ago

Julie C

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"Went for brunch and the menu is small but everything that came out of the kitchen looked really good, the staff was friendly and accommodating. The place is intimate and has a nice atmosphere. My only complaint is that the drinks are expensive (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)."

5 years ago

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