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Pierre W.
Portland, ME
MacKenzie J.
South Portland, ME
"Isa was a dream. This was not the first time I've been, but the first time in a year or so and I was delighted to return. They have a relatively new outdoor seating area which is beautiful, gated in and decorated with warm string lights, it felt like an escape from the city. I started my meal with a delicious Blueberry Lemonade - so good! They have a good..." Read more
9 months ago
Bobby Murphy
"Soooooo goooood"
9 months ago
Google review
Joe Hauge
"Perfect first dinner in Portland. Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar. Notable: the cabbage with the pork chop is other worldly, as is the lobster broth with the halibut."
9 months ago
Google review
Ariana Cepeda
"The bolognese and the eggplant lasagna were amazing! Portions looked small at first but as soon as you start digging in the ingredients are so fresh and rich! Lovely restaurant"
9 months ago
Google review
Saidee Ling
"We spent 5 days in Portland primarily on a journey to sample the restaurants in this city. Tonight was our last meal at Isa Bistro, and it may have been our most positive experience. Our server and bartender Bryan provided wonderful cocktails and our meals were exemplary. Appetizers were the octopus and salt cod fritters. Coming from Phila we have had octopu..." Read more
9 months ago
Google review
Maliha K.
MA, MA
"Favorite restaurant of all time. Just wow. Cute little spot, close parking. Service was attentive but timely which was awesome. The flavor combinations and plating was stunning, the food was all extremely good. I was worried about the expenses but the prices are well-deserved."
9 months ago
Maliha K.
MA, MA
"Favorite restaurant of all time. Just wow. Cute little spot, close parking. Service was attentive but timely which was awesome. The flavor combinations and plating was stunning, the food was all extremely good. I was worried about the expenses but the prices are well-deserved."
9 months ago
Malka Shulman
"We LOVED eating here. The patio was perfect, food was absolutely delicious, service was great. Would definitely go back! We had a hard time deciding on what to order so we shared everything. Chef's kiss!"
9 months ago
Google review
James Foleno
"Isa has a slightly loud, but old and rustic atmosphere. The food was very tasty although it came in small portions and was overpriced. This is a to be expected at most nice restaurants so my overall review is still positive. It was disappointing that the bread did not come with the meals but it was still incredible Focaccia. I ordered grilled octopus and ste..." Read more
9 months ago
Google review
Walt Lutter
"All I can say is wow! Incredible meal and didn't break the bank. Sat at the bar and had great service and awesome drinks. Obviously the owner loves the food because he's working the line seeing everything that's going thru the window."
9 months ago
Google review
Susan Solomon
"We just left Isa Bistro. WOW! We ate at the bar. Our bartender, Bryan, was the best. So friendly and nice to talk to. Everything we ate was incredible!!!!! My husband and I shared the peach bruschetta, the street corn (Esquites), the fennel salad and the tagliatelle with mushrooms (special) and the chocolate cake. What a way to spend our last night in Portla..." Read more
10 months ago
Google review
Liz Arnold
"Wow, wonderful find. Outstanding food, stellar service. Had a lovely time."
10 months ago
Google review
Janine Schlink
"Wow, what a wonderful dinner at isa, we had a great dinner. I was drinking some margarita and had some nice tostada as a starter and the halibut as main dish- that was really great, the portions wasn’t to large and looking like an artwork. As a dessert I got a blueberry cheesecake. As well you should definitely make a reservation. Only four stars on the Ambi..." Read more
10 months ago
Google review
Dianne R.
Westford, MA
"Absolutey loved this cozy, charming little restaurant! We had a lovely, warm, kind and attentive waitress. We had a slight delay glitch with our food, but it was rectified immediately and graciously. Did I mention everything was beyond delicious? Truly a treasure and we will definitely return!"
10 months ago
Virginia Talbot
"Every dish is wonderful - a great meal in a relaxed but well executed environment."
10 months ago
Google review
Dianne R.
Westford, MA
"Absolutey loved this cozy, charming little restaurant! We had a lovely, warm, kind and attentive waitress. We had a slight delay glitch with our food, but it was rectified immediately and graciously. Did I mention everything was beyond delicious? Truly a treasure and we will definitely return!"
10 months ago
Joe McCarthy
"We give Isa Bistro our highest rating. The food, service, and value is superb. We enjoyed the Peach Crostini, Grilled Pork Chop, Tagliatelle Bolognese and finished with the Mascarpone Cheesecake. All were a epicurean delight! This is the highest Google rated restaurant in Portland. Enjoy!"
10 months ago
Google review
Karen Z.
Falmouth, ME
"Delicious food and excellent attentive service. Not inexpensive but elevated, creative food. The bistro ambience = noisy! At least for a Saturday night in the height of summer! Easy dedicated parking for the restaurant is around the corner."
10 months ago
Karen Z.
Falmouth, ME
"Delicious food and excellent attentive service. Not inexpensive but elevated, creative food. The bistro ambience = noisy! At least for a Saturday night in the height of summer! Easy dedicated parking for the restaurant is around the corner."
10 months ago
Tyler Maher
"Lively neighborhood spot. Food, drinks and service were all excellent!"
10 months ago
Google review
Jillian Iannelli
"Excellent restaurant with delicious Italian food!"
10 months ago
Google review
D M
"This place is well deserving of the high reviews and reputation. The food and service were unreal. We had a mix of seafood dishes, and the steak which was arguably one of the best steak dishes I've ever tasted. The grilled octopus was cooked so well and was so soft. Exceptional."
10 months ago
Google review
Nancy Sutherland
"Review Amazing experience!!! From beginning to end everything was on point. Started with drinks, a cosmo and a cucumber tequila with elderflower and lime (refresh) - perfect summertime libation. Next came our appetizers. A crab cake with arugula and the lobster tostada. The lobster tostada was an unexpected flavor explosion, nothing like it! For dinner we..." Read more
10 months ago
Google review
Christine I
"Isa bistro is excellent. The food is sophisticated but unpretentious — wonderfully balanced, complex flavours, novel — and endlessly tasty. Something like this we typically get at Michelin started European restaurants — but here it’s all more generous, more exuberantly made and more alive. The little classy dining room, incongruously located in a somewhat sk..." Read more
a year ago
Google review
"With as crazy a food town as Portland has become, I have to applaud the outliers, the neighborhood bistros that offer a civilized, friendly dining experience without all the noise, hype and hassle. Isa is a stalwart. Upscale comfort food, excellent service, comfortable bar, and a corner space with atmosphere, even on-site parking.. What's not to like?"
9 months ago