We came for happy hour and had an amazing meal. Our server was excellent and recommended several delicious items from the menu. The potatoes were Devine, the flatbread was small but tasty, the salmon entree was heavenly! They have a sommelier on staff to give an excellent recommendation and even education. Loved it! read more

40 Paper has long been our go to place for happy hour in the greater Camden area though I was more than a bit disappointed on our one visit this trip. The bar area was packed on our entering and it took us a good 30 minutes before we found a place to sit. Service was rushed and the noise level almost painful. We found none of the featured cocktails or beers on tap interesting so we settled on glasses of wine. To quote the great Yankee philosopher Yogi Berra - "nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded". read more

40 Paper - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

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My husband and I loved this place. The food was excellent and unique. Order the octopus! I ordered a traditional cocktail and a more unusual one from the menu and both were great! The service was prompt and personal. My husband is more of a beer drinker, and while he would have love some draft options, their local selection of cans was very good and he enjoyed all of the ones he tried. We had such a wonderful experience here with our server and the food that we went back the next night for cocktails and dessert. Order the tiramisu! read more

The staff was very accommodating and friendly despite our last-minute booking for latest possible seating time on a quiet mid-week night in January. Drinks and food were great! Especially enjoyed the small plates including charred carrots and potatoes. read more

O. M. G. First off, my husband makes the best halibut EVER--but he just lost his status. 40 Paper's chard wrapped halibut on top of little tiny pasta's from Sardina--with the most subtle delicious pesto. My mouth is literally still singing from this exquisite feast of tastes! Paired with local leafy greens and seltzer. A perfect meal to close a perfect day of leaf viewing and hanging out at jeweler/sculpture Michael Good's studio/gallery in Rockland (do not miss!). Thank you 40 Paper for your delicious tastes and edible experiences! read more

RUN, don't walk, to 40 paper this instant. We thought for sure the owner or chef HAD to be straight off the boat Italian but he's apparently from New Jersey (that counts right?). Everything we had was exquisite and delicious. Almost all of their pasta options can be made gluten free (even the ravioli!). AND all of the desserts are gluten free! This level of inclusivity for people with a gluten allergy or sensitivity is a major win in my book and shows an extra level of thoughtfulness. All that aside, everything was very authentic Italian from the perfect Aperol Spritz to the scrumptious pasta sauces (and smaller portions which is nice) to the AMAZING in house made gelato. We split the Amaretto Affogato and oh. My. Lanta. It even came with these little cookies that weren't sweet but had a strong (but good) orange zest flavor that perfectly complimented the sweet gelato and strong espresso. Our check even came with two homemade chocolate truffles! This is hands down my new favorite restaurant. Not just in the midcoast, but in all of Maine. read more

Cool looking restaurant in a great area. Service was good. Would have liked to see more Italian offering vegetarian options on the menu.

My Husband and I, along with another couple, were having dinner at 40 Paper the night before we went on a Schooner Cruise. The location was perfect as overnight parking was across the street from the restaurant at the Fire Station. We found the food delicious and the service was good. We'd recommend a reservation. read more

place looked promising; HORRIBLE service. waited over 20 minutes for just a drink menu and was clearly an inconvenience to the server. menus is extremely limited and lacks luster. if you're in the area; SEEK OTHER OPTIONS! read more

Note: the bar is open till 10 but the kitchen closes promptly at 9pm. Learned that the hard way. The cocktails were delicious. Can't wait to try the food on another visit. Edit: Added a star. Went back the next day in time to eat. Saw other strolling in after 9pm who ate, so I'd say that larger groups have a better chance of eating late. That said, the food was delicious! Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked and the ravioli in sage brown butter was to die for. Drinks were on point as they were the previous day. Come early for the food, stay for the drinks. read more

40 Paper - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

40 Paper's decor was recently updated provinces nice atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed a delicious meal there this week. The wait staff was friendly and accomodating. I asked for slight change and it was done after consulting with the kitchen. We started with a salad of the freshest greens dressed in the a delicious vinergerette. It was a very nice size, too - not skimpy. The bread served at the beginning was excellent - crusty and soft inside. The rib eye steak was very tender, delicious and prepared exactly medium rare as asked. The sides I preferred from another entree, collard greens, were seasoned with a sauce a little hot but sweet - perfect. I loved it. The polenta tasted more like creamy corn than what I'm used to as polenta. I enjoyed it but prefer the thicker polenta. The complimentary truffles that come with the check are a perfect size and are so delicious at the end of the meal. Jasmine was knowledgeable about the food offered and attentive throughout the meal but not overbearing like some places we've been. We chatted with her before we left and it was a very peasant evening. I highly recommend enjoying a meal at 40 Paper. read more

40 Paper - Barbara - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

We were visiting Camden for the first time and desperately seeking a restaurant for dinner but everything was full until later (limited seating cause of COVID). I hopelessly called 40 Paper and Josh let me know that they were full but had one small table left, and would I like to put my name down and come over? So we rushed to the place and boy was it worth it. One of the best places I've eaten at in years. Here's why: DRINKS: Superb. Excellent recipes. Excellent prep. My limit is 1.5 and I had 3! The verde one was so smooth and delicious. FOOD: Fantastic. Beautifully designed menu and well-prepared food. We had grilled octopus, margherita flatbread and gnocchi and the chocolate desert. Beautiful presentation and flavors, just wonderful. SERVICE: Excellent. All staff at 40 Paper treat you like you're a high-paying, local customer and they want you to come back. They want you to enjoy your experience from start to finish and take pleasure in creating an excellent atmosphere and delicious food. Loved interacting with Josh, Ben and Erin. AMBIANCE: This place has a sexy vibe in the evening with great indoor and outdoor seating and good music. We will definitely be returning before leaving Maine. Thanks 40 Paper! read more

We had a delightful dinner yesterday. Shianne was very friendly and helped us pace out several delicious shared courses. The mussels and bolognese were the stars of the meal. The cocktails were also interesting and tasty. Although the restaurant is nondescript from the outside, the interior is well appointed and quite classy. Highly recommend! read more

Came to 40 Paper because we were craving pizza. My husband and our friends show up for our reservations, and we are met with the most arrogant host I have ever encountered. At first his colleague didn't see our party name so my friend repeated the name on the reservation. That is when host Josh stepped in. At first we thought he was trying to be funny, but no, he was actually being obnoxious and rude. It was surreal. How does this restaurant survive with a person at the front of house that is so incompetent. The four of us were just standing at the host stand in shock due to his ridiculous behavior. But then, they found our name, but by then we were so put off by our experience with Josh we decided to go elsewhere for dinner. Would not recommend this place as there are many better choices in town. This conceited, petty Josh person will certainly be the downfall of 40 Paper. read more

Flatbread Pizza, Grilled Octopus, Quail, Mongolian Lamb Chop All of the dishes were pretty tasty. We opted for take out [because there's still a global pandemic going on], which was a great decision because when I called my order in a 20 top walked in without reservations or prior notice. Who does that? Monsters who've never worked in food service and believe "tips are optional"-- and think it's a great idea to congregate in large groups while a virus almost as contagious as measles is circulating the globe. The person taking our order was kind enough to mention the large group showing up unexpectedly and said they'd get our order in immediately. I'm always really happy to see quail on a menu, and even happier to have them in my belly. The octopus was nicely charred while still being tender, lamb was perfectly prepared as well. Definitely looking forward to dining in person should the pandemic actually end in the near future, as opposed to people pretending life is "back to normal". read more

our first trip to Camden and this caught our eye, so glad we went. The food was extremely tasty, got a pasta and salmon dish also took advantage of the happy hour special- everything was delicious. The staff was welcoming and the vibe was great, excellent decor - would go here for a nice dinner with friends/family but also for drinks and snacks after work. read more

We are in Camden for one night and 40 Paper was just a 2 min drive from our inn. We ordered take-out and ate it back in our room. Every dish we got was excellent. Flavorful, creative, well-presented and highly enjoyable. We shared the kale Caesar, arancini, potatoes (OMG so good!) Rotini & the skirt steak. We got the strawberry pie and cheesecake and shared them. Delicious! Great service (thanks, Josh!) and a superb meal. We were so pleased with our choice! read more

Came here for a date night dinner and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is on the trendy contemporary casual side with its modern decor and dim lighting. Our server/hostess was super friendly and attentive and made sure to tell us of the deals/specials before we ordered which was nice! The cocktails are definitely fun, ours came with a flaming lime on top. We ordered the cavatini that came with a delicious salami meat sauce and the lamb shank which melts in your mouth. You can tell that the chefs really have perfected the menu dishes, and the best part is that you can just tell that the ingredients are fresh. read more

We came here after being referred to the restaurant by a prep cook who doubles as a deck hand on the Sunrise Schooner sunset cruise. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated immediately. There was a lively party in the set off space and a number of other tables filled, along with folks at the bar. My husband and I got the grilled asparagus and ceasar salad to start, both excellent, and then we shared the halibut and a margherita flatbread pizza - also tasty. After 3 days of a lot of Maine specialties (lobster, haddock, and clams), this food hit the spot. Four stars mostly because it wasn't fine dining, and the host/waiter was a little on the aloof side and not particularly effusive. But we definitely enjoyed our meal and it was quite affordable at around $100 (no alcohol). read more

Read other bad reviews. Not our brief experience Food a bit above average. Service passable. Ambience ok. Restaurant takes reservations so a plus on a September weekend in Camden. Parking not an issue. read more

Wow mussels were fantastic omg!!!! Ew I can't believe how good they were. Oh we had great drinks too. The bartender is hilarious.. He is worth the visit, so is the gal behind the bar too. Just so funny and a party all around. FYI they use a copper mug for Moscow Mules, a good bar right off the bat. I ordered the spinach ravioli and hubby the hanger steak. The steak was divine! Tender and cooked to perfection. My ravioli was so good and not too filling. I ordered the larger size and it was just right. Only thing is that the service is slow and the food could have been warmer. Gluten free too!! Plus well we didn't get the name of our waiter. He was nice but should have introduced himself. Otherwise ,Loved the whole thing. Great ambience and just enjoyed a nice evening. Wow go there. I'm so glad we did!! read more

40 Paper - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

I read all the reviews before we decided to eat our last dinner in Maine at 40 Paper. I honestly don't understand some of the negative reviews. We walked to 40 Paper from our hotel (The Lord Camden Inn); which was just around the corner. We walked in and were seated within a few minutes with no dinner reservation. From the outside, the restaurant looks kind of "upscale"; but we were pleasantly surprised that it's much less pretentious than it appears from the outside... especially since we're on vacation and wearing jeans. It actually had more of a rustic bistro feel. Our server was polite and prompt, but a little abrupt. Todd ordered the Spaghetti with Lamb Balls (like meat balls... not actual sheep's balls). The sauce was pretty good, but Todd's homemade sauce is better. The lamb balls were great. I ordered the mushroom flatbread, which was made using a mixture of locally foraged mushrooms and topped with greens. It was absolutely wonderful. We also ordered desert. Todd had blueberry cake, and I had plain vanilla gelato. Both were fantastic. We were pleased with our choice for our last meal in Maine. Thank you, 40 Paper for a wonderful dinner experience. read more

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Cocktails are ON POINT. Bartenders are perfect, and inventive. Food is great. Prices are extremely reasonable too. There really isn't anything not to love about this place. Spent the evening here drinking with a very talented bartender / mixologist, and he was extremely impressed. To the guys working the bar tonight, and to the owner... great job. I had a great time, and everyone around me was very happy. read more

We were very disappointed by the host who was rude and incredibly unfriendly. After being lectured about Covid protocol, which after 15 months we understand, no other patrons were following his rules. His manner was unacceptable. Left after 5 minutes. As stated above, every seated Parton that we saw was not eating but actively talking without masks on....We were seated like everyone else. So, because we only had plates and a glasses of water we were in violation while everyone else was fine? I think you should review protocol. read more

Great food perfect service and lovely ambience. The food is perfectly prepared. We had three different thing. Pasta steak and a gnocchi dish. They were all spectacular. You can really tell how fresh the ingredients are. Excellent bread and herb butter. Thursday is 25% off bottle of wine. We were thrilled with the food and service. Great ambience read more

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I have to say the food was so delicious and we never order dessert but from a place so good like this one we had to try it and it was amazing ! A go to place to enjoy a nice cocktail to appetizers to main course and dessert too read more

run!!!!!!!! do. not. walk. amazing!!!!!!! the best meal. the bread and butter. charcuterie board with goat cheese. bolognese. chocolate dessert. strawberry lime pie dessert. the caesar salad was good too, not remarkable like everything else... but wow was the food good. i wish i could give this place more than 5 stars. read more

40 Paper - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

My girlfriend and I came in October and ordered the octopus, Caesar, mussels, and cavatelli (and two desserts!). Each were excellent and were on the level of the upper end cuisine we had in Portland on our way up with better prices. We were worried because most of the restaurants were closed and this had 3.5 stars on Yelp but this is wrong - they should be rated much higher. The food was well portioned and delicious - highly recommend. Atmosphere is cozy and staff is friendly! read more

The staff at 40 Paper are attentive, friendly and provide exceptional service. The menu has extensive offerings and our entire meal was delicious. My partner and I would definitely return as this was our best meal in Camden. read more

I have yet to eat here, but the happy hour cocktails have brought me in every time I visit. 40 Paper is the reason I started drinking cocktails and have definitely set the bar HIGH! The craftsmanship, along with their selection of signature and classic cocktails makes for a MUST stop for drinks. The atmosphere is good as well, with a wide range of patrons and perfectly lit modern feel to the bar and dining room. read more

40 Paper - Corpse Reviver II in front...some of the best cocktails anywhere - Italian Near Me - Camden, Maine

40 Paper has a really intimate feel and the menu features pasta dishes and gourmet personal pizzas. It's a great place to go on a date and possibly split bottle of bottle of wine with someone special in your life. Unfortunately, my someone special only drinks white wine and I only drink red. #firstworldprobz I'd go back to this restaurant given our experience. I really enjoyed the pasta dishes because they were very high quality and served at a reasonable portion. Not too little so you leave hungry but not so much that you leave looking like a blueberry. read more

We ordered King salmon, hanger steak plates, octopus starter and a margarita. The meal started with complimentary bread (2 small slices). The salmon wasn't King but farmed Atlantic salmon. The whole plate consisted of ~3 ounces fish, and a dozen or so beans. The hanger steak tasted very similarly to flank steak; that plate had no other items on it (besides a salty sauce). The octopus dish consisted of a 3" tentacle. Price with tax ~$84. All the dishes were very salty. We left hungry, disappointed and wiser (we will never go back) and then we stopped off at Claws and got great chowder and fries. read more

We made our second visit to 40 Paper last evening. The first was in our first year in Maine, the year before the pandemic hit. Now that we're venturing out a bit more to dine in again, we had to go back, because we loved it the first time. The staff were all charming, including the host (owner?), bartender, and waitress. We were 10 minutes early for our reservation, and they apologized that they couldn't seat us until the wedding party left the room we were going to be seated in. We were seated right at the time of our reservation. We shared 5 courses, if you include the delicious bread with herb butter, which we devoured. Then came Caesar salad topped with seared salmon. The salad seemed a little small, but we thought maybe it wilted a bit with the warm (hot) salmon on top. The salmon was the most beautifully seared salmon I can remember eating. Then we had the Margherita flatbread and felt it was perfect. Next we shared the Bolognese and thought it was delicious. We felt perfectly full after these courses, and in need of a sweet ending. So we ordered strawberry lime pie. It wasn't pie per se, more like gelato on a crust. It was delicious, light, and refreshing. We were a bit disappointed that our decaf didn't arrive with dessert, but when the coffees finally came, we felt they were worth the wait: Americanos, and absolutely fantastic. I'm happy to see a stellar restaurant like this stay open during these tough times. read more

40 Paper is touted as an Italian Bistro and Bar. It's a busy place but the bar section is probably the best. The bar tender seemed very attentive. Our reservation was for 7 pm on Saturday after trying to go there Friday night without one. Running late, we called ahead and was assured that the table would be held; arrived at 7:05 but weren't seated until 7:15. Unfortunately, we were seated in a booth. In our reservation, a table was requested... The hostess left us with menus and said the waitress would be right with us. Ten minutes later, we got water at the table and the waitress said she'd be right back.... our order was taken about 7:40. The restaurant was very understaffed to say the least. While we sympathized it wasn't what we expected. For the good... the porter draft $7 was excellent and the focaccia bread with herbed butter was fabulous. For the so-so, the draft was served in a Mason jar. Trendy but the screw top threads felt strange. Wonder if it was a full measure pint? The waitress was ill-informed with ingredients to deal with an allergy to pepper. Granted, that is difficult but we eat out a lot and most places (especially high end) can deal with it. I settled on the Hunter chicken. Now the bad.... $26 for a chicken thigh that could have been cooked longer as it was difficult to get off the bone. Not very flavorful. I could not detect any olives. Crushed tomato base served on a small bed of rice in a large pasta bowl. Definitely not worth the price! My husband ordered the pork and beef bolognaise for $19. He allowed that it was just okay but bland. Realized later it was missing the shaved Parmesan cheese. Really? In an Italian restaurant? The booth bench was thinly padded and straight back only suitable for thin people. Not enough space to sit comfortably with the wide table top permanently attached to wall and floor. Summary- if you want high quality with adequate portions (value for dollars paid) don't expect to get it here. read more

Really enjoyed our dinner her last night! The outdoor ambience was lovely with heaters set up. Wine list was good and we enjoyed a delicious bottle. The food was delicious- we enjoyed the bolognese and sausage flatbread. read more

Two stars for the nice beer and wine list and the genial barkeep. Unfortunately, cannot comment on the food other to say that the risotto delivered to my bar neighbor looked pretty good. BUT...our tale of woe: straggled in from the rain on a Thursday night, no reservation, party of two ahead of us, but a few open tables for four. We were introduced to the owner, who was handling seating. "10 minutes," he said, "I'll find you at the bar." Although he came very close by 2 or 3 times to chat with other bar area patrons, 10 minutes turned in 25-30. We finished the drinks we were nursing (unsure of our food pairings), thought about eating at the bar, but opted to not reward really bad front of house management. The staff had a sense of urban cool all-black, tatted detachment, very aughts-ish, led by the head guy. No one was seated after us at those tables of four. Not a very good way to run an airline. The previous night we had an excellent meal across town. Knockout food and service, starting with the woman greeting us putting us at a table for four after considering the room. "You'll be more comfortable over here," she said. We were. read more

I'll elaborate so there is no uncertainty about the situation. Only my wife and I came 30 minutes early NOT the entire group of 25. There were 2 empty stools at the bar so it was not crowded at all. It's also all in the way you talk to a customer which was quite abrupt and made us feel like an annoyance. It can be noted that when we went next door to another restaurant for a drink instead we were sitting at the bar and another couple had the same rude experience as we did just a few minutes. They were not part of our group but just a random couple. Clearly some better skills on how to talk to customers would be beneficial. FYI the food was good but restaurants are as much about service as the food. read more

Very cozy atmosphere here. The lighting is dark and intimate and the vibe is just right. We made a reservation and were seated right away. They first served us some delicious focaccia bread with a savory butter. It was incredible. For appetizers we had their butternut squash soup which was absolutely delicious. For an entree I ordered the salmon. The salmon was served rare. The center of the fish was completely uncooked, although the outside was seared. The server was very accommodating and offered to provide me a new piece of fish. The salmon was served with a quinoa medley with olives and bok Choi. The flavors of this side were definitively strange and just ok. The salmon was topped with some pesto which was nice. Overall: I would emphasize to your server to cook the salmon well done (because their default is rare), or just order something else. Everything else was good read more

You treated us so poorly the other night when we came in from out of town and we were so hungry. You told us there were no seats and obviously some were open, instructed us to go to the bar where the bartender was even ruder. We were given a bar menu with very limited choices However because of YOU we ended up finding the best restaurant, Petter Ottis on the water! It was a better atmosphere, friendly hostess and the view was on the harbor with sailboats. We will never return to your place and we are glad we found more restaurants in town. read more

This restaurant has a friendly enough staff but the food is very overpriced and incredibly mediocre. The wait for the food was ridiculously long and the restaurant was not very busy. I ordered a " salad " for $9 and it was just a bowl of lettuce. Nothing else. Pizza and pasta were underwhelming , no spice or anything spectacular. The biggest disappointment was waiting so long for our food and the least the staff could have done was offer us a free drink or something. It probably would have spared them this low rated review. read more