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    Reserved a table at Utopia on a whim and so glad we did. There were so many locally grown…read moreingredients which added to the exceptional flavors in the dishes. We started with spanakopita, which is baked and made of layers of phyllo dough, spinach, fresh herbs, ricotta cheese, and feta cheese. For dinner I had the mushroom pasta, which incorporated fresh pappardelle with locally sourced mushrooms. It was in a cream sauce, but the sauce was subtle and didn't overwhelm the dish. I also got the meatballs, which were so flavorful and delicious. My wife had the comfort bowl, which was breaded chicken over Maine mashed potatoes. But what took this over the top was the pear/apple compote and fried leeks. The owner spent some time with us talking about the dishes, the locally sourced ingredients (some from her garden) and Bangor. It was a nice night and a restaurant that I'd return to if I was back in Bangor.

    Doors were locked when we got there so we had some issues trying to communicate that with the…read morepeople inside which made for a weird start but the environment inside was nice, clean and comfortable. The male server we had was very pleasant and on top of everything. Overall, the food was fabulous. Everything we had was vegan. To start we had the polenta fries which were good but needed salt and there was no salt at the table so that was a minus. I had the gnocchi with tofu, it was a generous portion with a nice presentation and the flavor came out beautifully once I got some salt on it. I really savored every bite of this meal. The side piece of bread was not served with any olive oil or vegan butter so that was a little disappointing. My partner had the vegan bean burger and he liked the flavor but it was very messy for him and he had a bit of trouble eating it neatly which made him not love his as much as I loved my plate. The fresh cut fries on the side of his plate were nice. To drink we both had a couple of utopia daiquiris, they were delicious and strong. Top notch. I took home the baklava (made with agave, not honey) and honestly it was the best I've ever had. It had a very nice salted caramel profile to it so I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great options for vegans on a date or just a nice comfortable meal for any occasion.

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    Customers Testimonial
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    Porcelli’s

    Porcelli’s

    4.2
    (37 reviews)
    40.3 mi

    Porcelli's was just what we were hoping for as wrapped up our time in Bar Harbor. We were greeted…read moreby name by the host and seated promptly. Madison our server was friendly, attentive and helpful throughout our meal. The restaraunt offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We had the restaurant to ourselves initially so I cannot speak for the acoustics but overall Porcelli's offers a nice atmosphere for dinner. My family of four were eager to enjoy an Italian meal after days of traditional New England style meals. We began with the Strawberry & Burrata Salad and the Polpetti (meatballs with polenta). The starters were okay but the stars of the show came next. Our boys each enjoyed the halibut served with risotto. My husband had the Cacio e Pepe. He said it was as good as any he had while in Rome. I had the Gnocchi Mushroom Ragu. It was one of the top Gnocchi dishes I have had the pleasure of enjoying. Our ten year old son said it was the best gnocchi he has ever had. The texture of the gnocchi and the flavors of the sauce made for a flawless dish. The chef makes all pastas in-house and you can tell. The pasta dishes are exceptional! The entree portions are generous so you won't mind sharing a bite or two with your dining companions. I only wish we would have discovered this gem earlier in our trip. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Porcelli's.

    Really nice place to get Italian food in bar harbor. We got there early and noticed there weren't…read moremany reservations on OpenTable, but the place filled up quick. Our appetizers of the shrimp and faggotini were delicious and I enjoyed my bolognese and my husband loved his scallops. Unfortunately I came after looking at an older menu and was really looking forward to seafood pasta, but it doesn't look like they serve that anymore, so make sure you look at the most updated menu since it seems to rotate frequently.

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    DOCG Reserve Sour (right) and Blueberry Rosemary Mule (left)

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    Bistro Milliard

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    First time in with my husband and our experience was great! Pricey but remember you're getting a…read morepersonal chef & one server experience. We had the place to ourselves for the first hour or so very quaint and we had the pick of a table. The server was superb with her knowledge and suggestions on what to try. We had a bottle of wine "Nebbiolo" which was so good and our meals (pork w/mushrooms) & Bolognese with all fresh ingredients. The only thing we did notice was the amount of food served on very large plates. Could have had a bit more of everything just saying. Also complimented the Chef throughout to the server and she said he loves to hear people's compliments but when leaving and he just barely acknowledged our compliments. Maybe he was tired but how often do you get a chance to compliment someone especially "The Chef" on their expert cooking. Anyway would we come back in the future but it does have a limited menu so best to check before making any plans.

    Actually ZERO stars. I put in a request for reservations, thru their email as directed by their…read morewebsite, for either a Friday or Saturday night on a Wednesday. I NEVER received a response back. NOTHING. Not a chirp. If your response to requests is this poor I can understand why there are negative reviews about the service. Good luck surviving with this lack of professionalism. I will not be attempting another reservation.

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    Entrance
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    House Focaccia with evoo
    The seating area (we arrived right at opening, but all the tables were filled by the time we left)

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    The seating area (we arrived right at opening, but all the tables were filled by the time we left)
    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

    3.3
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    Service was spectacular by Grace. She was so sweet and helpful. Food was very tasty. We had…read morefettuccine Alfredo, bucatini with marinara sauce and shrimp, and the new appetizer Calabrian honey chicken bites. So delicious. It was quiet when we arrived , so food was delivered in a fast time. Clean and good music playing in the background.

    It had been a couple of years since we had gone here, so I was glad to go back to one of my…read morefavorite chain restaurants. There was no waiting and the server was pleasant and helpful. The food arrived in a timely manner. We started with the breadsticks, of course. I didn't taste any garlic on them, but then I am a garlic fiend. We both went with the soup and pasta lunch specials. We started with Pasta e Fagioli soup, and as it was endless soup with the special, we followed up with the Chicken & Gnocchi. They were both good. I had the spaghetti with two meatballs, which I see now from a previous review I had once before. Next time I will order the lasagna! I smiled when I saw it comes with just two meatballs, but they are larger than average and was enough for my serving. It was good, but I forgot to ask if I could have thinner pasta with it. I rarely use regular thick spaghetti at home. My wife had the Eggplant Parma which, unlike what the menu picture showed, only came with one eggplant slice! Reminded me of the Gary Muledeer punchline of telling the Maitre D, "My compliments to the photographer!" But it was a good experience overall and I expect we will go back someday. It had been over two years and our lunch specials only went up a dollar, which isn't bad in the new era of inflation.

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    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
    Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.
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