So so so good! This spot feels exactly like my Italians grandma kitchen in the best way. They have the best focaccia bread I've ever had. The service was lovely, the people were amazing! Such a hidden great staple everyone in Portland so go to! read more

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We really liked the vibe of Ribollita! The cozy ambiance made it feel like an authentic Italian restaurant, and everyone around us seemed to be having a good time. I would definitely recommend a reservation though due to its size! Our food was great. We loved all of the options and had a hard time choosing, but then a few of us got the specials because those were also appealing (sometimes specials can really throw you for a loop, but not here). The service was a *tad* slow, but we were told they were short someone- not sure if they meant in the kitchen or waitstaff, but either way it took a while for us to be seen once we were seated. Either way, though, this was a yummy pre-race meal in Portland, and I would definitely recommend for date nights, celebrations, or carbing up before a half marathon! read more

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We went here the other night and had a great experience. Small dining area which is very intimate which is perfect for a date or special occasion. We were greeted with a smile and the service was outstanding. You are offered bread in the beginning which is very good. We just wish it came with some oil or balsamic. We started with the Caesar salad and the calamari. Salad was spectacular and the flavors were great. The portion was big and the anchovies on it were a good touch. The calamari was pretty good too but nothing special. Everything here definitely tastes better fresh though. For our mains we got the fettuccini with shrimp and the ravioli with short rib. Both of these dishes blew us away! You can tell they really put effort into their food and everything is made with care and is very homemade and fresh. We will definitely be coming back to try out some more of their pasta dishes! We were pleasantly surprised by our experience here and highly recommend anyone to come in and try it out. read more

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Cozy vibe. Good pasta. Service was very good as well. We had a difficult time finding an Italian place to go to while in Maine, but I think it's safe to say we picked right read more

Ribollita - Italian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Ambiance - airy, comfortable and intimate Service - friendly and accommodating. Kitchen a little slow. Food - Tuscan salad (new on the menu) quite good. Pastas were all very good and the gnocchi with prosciutto and pea greens was delicious. As always the vanilla bean flan did NOT disappoint! Wine selection enjoyable and reasonably priced (as was the whole menu). read more

The Food was Fantastic, the prices reasonable and the ONLY better was the SERVICE!! Highly recommend this place. Cant say enough good things about them!! read more

This place was a really cute spot but a little cramped because of such a small space. Everything else was pretty great. I got a Caesar Salad to start. It was pretty enjoyable. They serve focaccia with the meals. It was really good too. The wait staff was very friendly and super attentive. I ordered the Cannelloni for my main course with a side of sausage. Perfect is all I can say. They have a great wine selection too. Definitely worth checking out but be sure to make a reservation to ensure a table. read more

Our server was lovely, she let us taste a couple wines before ordering a bottle. a cute hole in the wall italian vibe, perfect for a date night. really good food especially for the price point. Alfredo was fresh with homemade pasta and truly delicious (option to add chicken / shrimp but we didn't). Light but tasty and plenty leftover even after feeling full. Arrabbiata was also tasty, not too spicy... perfect amount of kick. read more

This was our first time and WOW. One of our new favorites in Portland. First off, the tight knit ambience is so cozy, you're eating in a house-turned-restaurant with open window viewing of the kitchen as pictured. The staff are so incredible and friendly and you feel like family. We shared a bottle of Nebbiolo, had the antipasto for an appetizer which I cannot recommend enough because of their olive tampenade on homemade focaccia, roasted veggies, meats and cheeses, olives, it keeps going! We both had homemade pasta dishes because we were both craving that - I had pan seared gnocchi which was delightful and my partner had the chicken puttanesca and I couldn't decide which I liked better. Dessert was tiramisu and I couldn't even snap a picture because we shut the restaurant down chatting with the server and decided to take it to go. We'll definitely be back!! read more

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Good things take time. Good food takes more time. Be patient. It's worth it. And order the White Bean Ravioli. It's fantastic. So refreshing when you can taste all the work that goes into preparing wonderful, fresh food; Right down to the homemade ice cream in the Affagatto ! read more

I was torn on how to rate this first experience due to the many ups and downs. Reservations were for a Wednesday night- 5 friends just looking to catch up. Front of the house was friendly and seated us promptly. Another older woman, whom I'll refer to as "the runner" greeted us warmly and filled our waters. So far, so good. Then our very cold, snotty waitress came to the table. She asked if we had any questions and we joked that we had many and just got done googling most of the words on the menu. Not a smirk, a chuckle, or anything came out of her. It's like she was disgusted and looked down on us. That was pretty much her personality the the entirety of our dinner. We went ahead and ordered two apps- the muscles and the calamari, as well as some beverages. One friend asked for a soda- nope, they don't have any. Cocktails? Nope. There was a bellini that a couple of us settled on.. but basically you had your choice of beer, wine, or water.Another friend asked for a glass of the house wine (can't remember which) and was told it's only sold by the bottle. She opted for a different wine. Not too long after, our apps came to us via "the runner". The highlight of our whole night was the muscles. WOW! If I was at home I probably would have drank the remainder of the pistachio butter that was in the dish. Absolutely delicious! The calamari on the other hand, probably the worst rendition any of us have ever had. The polenta crust didn't seem seasoned at all and the calamari itself, so rubbery. The dipping sauce wasn't enough to mask how bad it was. While we were all still picking at the apps, our waitress came over and attempted to take the dishes away (even though there was still food on both). We prompted her to leave them as we weren't finished. Again, she seemed annoyed. Once done with the apps, we waited a lengthly amount of time before our entrees came out. Some members of my group sat without refills. Our waitress walked by many times, seemingly looking right at the empty glasses, but not bothering to stop and ask if we'd like another. The "runner" however, was SO on top of refilling the waters, always with a smile. The main course lead us to more ups/downs. I was very pleased with my North End linguine with white sauce. After loving the muscles, I was confident in that selection and so glad I got it. Very yummy! My friend who got the same dish but with red sauce was not as impressed. I was told the handmade fettuccine alfredo was bland. She didn't even bother to take home her leftovers. The friend who got the Roast Chicken Puttanesca w/Pappardelle also said her sauce could use more seasoning. There seemed to be a theme of bland food, unless it involved shellfish. Lastly, came the bill fiasco. They still use hand written tickets here and when you ask for things to be split, it's basically a hard no. We asked if we could give multiple cards and say how much to put on each. At first that seemed like a solution but then the ever-so-delightful waitress came back frazzled and with a calculator in hand because we had just made things too complicated. Mind you, we even wrote our names and the amounts to charge directly on the bill for easy reference. At that point my friend said to just charge everything to her card and we all venomoed her what we owed. It's 2023, splitting a check should be so difficult. An upgraded system needs to be in place. And if you want customers to return, get rid of the younger condescending unfriendly waitress. She's bad for your business. read more

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I had elderly parents visiting and we had a fantastic experience at Ribollita. Excellent food and service. I had the seafood pasta and antipasto plate. So delicious. They even had gf pasta. And it was not crazy loud. We will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I have dined at Ribollita's twice. Each experience has been good. The food is very good. I love how there is one chef and one sue chef to help. This isn't a large restaurant. The experience feels very personal and family like. Ambiance is cute. Service is good. Food is good. Wine is great! read more

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service was great ambiance was comfortable food terrible ! the alfredo sauce tasted like flour mixed with milk it was awful inedible actually and the waitress just said oh, the pork cannelloni was tasteless and the red sauce tasted like chef boyardee ! It was so disappointing ! We have been going here for years but the food has really gone downhill read more

The perfect hole in the wall, Italian restaurant in Portland, very affordable and amazing quality. I would recommend anything on the menu. It feels like eating dinner and your grandma's house if my grandma was Italian and a good cook. read more

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Great food MJ was outstanding on service. The gnocchi with peas is a great dish. Small but intimate

This is our go to date night dinner when we just want to be safe and happy. A relatively small menu with everything made from scratch. Nice specials to consider. The gnocchi and fruta di mari are my go to. Service is amazing, especially MJ. Reasonable prices. read more

Very pleased w this experience. The staff was very friendly, a cozy vibe, reasonable prices for reasonable portions. You have to try the dish in the photo, such a unique flavor!! Definitely coming back read more

Ribollita - Pan Seared Gnocchis w prosciutto & green beans - Italian Near Me - Portland, Maine

The food was mostly very good. The tiramisu was flavorless, underwhelming and only 2 orders left, for our 5:30 reservation. We had issues with the service. After being led to a table, we asked to be seated at the empty window seat. It would have been very helpful to be told that the widow allowed very cold air to be blown on us. Had we been told it was a "drafty" window, we would not have sat there. Again, we had an early 5:30 reservation, but received the bill with our deserts. There was no inquiry if we wanted coffees with our desert. (Yes we spend half the year in Europe where you have to request bills and tables are sat at for as long as one wants), but this seemed like we were rudely being ushered out. It's not a pleasant desert when you are simultaneously rummaging for your card. They could work on a more relaxed experience and care for the patrons comfort level. read more

Delicious food...we had the fettuccine Alfredo and the gnocchi. Both excellent. The service was top notch and the ambiance cozy and personal...like you're eating in someone's home. Highly recommend! read more

I guess I didn't realize how ubiquitous Italian restaurants are back home in the tri-state area (NY/CT/NJ) - they're not so much hard to come by in Portland, but they're definitely on the fancier side, and none of the 'giant portions of comfort food" that I'm used to. Nevertheless, I did see that Ribollita had a pasta and seafood dish that was up my alley and we decided to go there for dinner. We made a reservation and only had to wait a minute or two before being seated inside. Our waitress was friendly. I just had water with dinner and my husband asked what kind of wine might pair well with his dinner entree. The waitress tried her best, but honestly was clearly not a wine person nor knew the differences to be able to really recommend anything earnestly. My husband ordered a glass of red which was fine. For dinner, I ordered the dish I had been eyeing - linguini with seafood and red sauce. My husband got a chicken puttanesca with papardelle. Both dishes were very good - my red sauce was excellent and the seafood was mussels, clams, shrimp, and scallops. All were tender and not fishy. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his chicken and pasta dish. The only slightly comical thing was before bringing out our dinner, they gave us the possibly smallest portion of bread I have ever seen. It was 5 small cubes of (I think) foccacia. I mean, it tasted good, but it was the funniest thing to get 5 little cubes of bread, not like a basket, or even a full slice per person. Not sure what they're going for there but either full-ass or no-ass your bread, don't half-ass it. Overall though, I did enjoy my dinner quite a bit and was definitely full when we finished. Service was normal speed and no long waits for anything. Prices were fairly typical and reasonable as well. read more

Of all the different restaurants I ate at during my week in Bar Harbor/Portland, this one was my favorite. I am a sucker for fresh, homemade pasta, and this place definitely delivers on that. Yes, it took quite a while for them to cook the food, but it was well worth the wait. It helped that they provided plenty of delicious, homemade focaccia bread while we waited. For my entree, I ordered the scallops and fettuccine with moscato cream. The fresh scallops were coated in toasted almond crumb and served on top of fresh fettuccine pasta with a rich moscato cream sauce. It was a generous portion and I loved every bite of it. The sauce was a touch on the heavy side and the dish could've used some vegetables (e.g. broccoli or asparagus), but this was excellent. I tried some of what my family ordered too: north end linguine (scallops, clams, mussels, & calamari in white sauce); pork confit & stracciatelle (pancetta bacon, white kidney beans, seasonal greens, and wide sheets of pasta); and clam/pancetta risotto. All the ingredients were fresh and seasoned perfectly. The pork confit was melt-in-your-mouth tender. All the pasta was al dente. If I go back to the Portland area, this restaurant will be at the top of my list. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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A quiet gem in a city that can get a bit hectic when it comes to dining. Small dining spaces so the mood is tight, or intimate, depending on your viewpoint. I found it intimate based on the clientele and dining experience. Service was prompt and attentive. Food and wine recommendations were helpful. Penne pasta Arrabbiata was as expected. White bean ravioli a delightful change from the ordinary. Not pretentious. Just good food and wine at a reasonable price. I would recommend it and go again. read more

Ribollita is my most favorite restaurant! It's so good that we have dinner here every week or two. The food is incredible, especially the spectacular and unique White Bean Ravioli w/Hazelnut Balsamic Butter. Even the focaccia is fantastic! The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious. This place doesn't get the attention it deserves. read more

On a bitter cold nightl the warm welcome at the door immediately warms you up. This place is tiny and intimate when th a clean fresh atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. First the home made focissa was warm and tasty, with a light coating of sea salt in top. The Ribillita (Tuscan Bread Soup) was as good as Nana's. And great for a cold night. One of the specials was a wonderful beet salad. We were glad to split it as it was well sizes. Our server was there with suggestions and they were spot in. For mains we had the Chicken Saltenbacca with beans and kale, the second main was the chicken puntanesca with pappaedell. The tiramisu was just the right desert. We can't wait to go back to our land for another weekend. We will make reservations early as it fills up fast. Thanj you for a wonderful evening. Oh great reasonable wine list. read more

Stopped into this cozy italian restaurant randomly in Portland and we were so impressed w the food. The homemade fettuccine Alfredo was sooooo good. I have had plenty of homemade pastas before but this one was so soft and good and the sauce was perfectly creamy. My friend had the pan fried gnocchi so each bite was a little crispy delight! The appetizer Calamari I am guessing was coated w cornmeal which I've never seen before and we loved it! The Prices are reasonable for Italian food too! read more

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We love Ribollita - a hidden gem. Ribollita is such a classic, old school, white table cloth italian restaurant. It's cozy and intimate. Everything on the menu is homemade and delicious (and reasonably priced). You can get carafes of house wine. Service is spectacular read more

Service was pretty slow and foods were average. Price is pretty reasonable compare with other restaurants in the area. read more

Ribollita - Italian Near Me - Portland, Maine

It's not a bougie, trendy restaurant which is fine with me--Portland has too many of those. It's an older clientele which is also fine with me. I just expected more authentic Italian food. It's Italian made for Americans. read more

Loved, loved, loved this Italian spot. Very quaint and worth it. My boyfriend loved the chocolate cake and anything Italian I'm down for. Great vibe: low lights, friendly staff, and good food. read more

LINGUINI W/ SEAFOOD--surprised by capellini-thin pasta --but tasty/rich white sauce fully coats noodles. --Mussels/calamari taste fresh enough. PENNE ARRIBIATA--aldente, piled high. --Wife savors taste/texture. read more

I came here the other night with a couple friends and their daughter for dessert only, so I'm writing this review based on that only, as I did not even take a look at their dinner menu. In reality, I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars because I'll need to try out a meal to get a full experience, but given one of the things that happened when we were here I didn't think it deserved the full 4 stars. The ambience here is so perfect. The space is intimate, but there are plenty of tables, considering. The tables do not seem cramped either. The layout is interesting, there are a lot of little nooks, which allows for the volume of seating. The hostess and waitresses were incredibly nice and accommodating. We were sat outside the window to the kitchen, which is open, so that you can see the chef cooking. We arrived at 8pm, and they close at 9pm. We told the staff we were there for dessert only. We each ordered the maple marscapone cheesecake, and their daughter ordered ice cream and biscotti. The cheesecake was SO incredibly good. The crust was definitely homemade, and the cheesecake was so creamy and tasty, I wish I had more! The price wasn't bad, considering I ordered a glass of wine in addition to my dessert. The total was $16, for Portland standards that's not bad. I'm curious to try their dinner options at some point. While the staff were incredibly nice, the chef sort of left much to be desired. Since we were sat right outside the kitchen, we could see that he very obviously rolled his eyes when he saw us walk in, and when the waitress said "they're just here for dessert," he said "ugh, thank god" while rolling his eyes again. That sort of left a bad taste in my mouth. But it wasn't enough to ruin the entire experience, so I'd be willing to come back and try this place out for dinner. read more

My husband and I had a lovely dinner here on a rainy autumn evening. To start, we enjoyed the calamari with red pepper aioli. For the entrees, we both chose the pappardelle with chicken puttanesca, an excellent dish. Wide, tender noodles were topped by a light, naturally sweet sauce of tomatoes, capers, olives, and chunks of moist chicken. I wanted to taste the gnocchi with prosciutto, so I asked if we could order some as a second appetizer. The waitress brought out a half-size portion in a small dish. The pan-fried gnocchi was very tasty, but it would have been too rich for me to eat a whole plate full. For dessert, husband and I shared a dish of the house made vanilla bean ice cream, a creamy and refreshing treat with a hint of amaretto. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was quiet and cozy. The dining area is very small, but the tables are nicely spaced so we never felt crowded. The cost was quite reasonable, even low for Portland. One soda, two appetizers, two entrees and one dessert was less than $40 per person. We'll definitely be back! read more

Very unique menu, exquisitly prepared, people are great, reccomend highly. We were visiting, it was close to our hotel, went twice!

Solid 3.5. Average ambiance. Average but not obnoxious waitstaff. Weird to get just 6 cubes of focaccia as someone said. Kinda like 'here are some croutons.' Salads generous if not overly inventive. Calamari bland. Gnocchi w peas and prosciutto delicious. Ravioli w hazelnuts & cheese delicious. Pasta w/seafood. Lacking in seafood and richness. And yet? A lovely night out. read more

Great place to dine with close friends & family. Lovely menu and includes fish and veggie entrees . Warm & small and busy vibe like my family's dining room with delicious homemade offerings . read more

Interesting and delicious menu, thoughtful and attentive service, warm atmosphere! And not overrun by tourists on summer weekends.

Small, intimate space; excellent choices of a few well prepared dishes. Have been going here for more than 25 years.

Delicious! We ordered takeout, and the salad and entree portions were huge! Everything was wrapped up perfectly to stay fresh and warm. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente. Complimentary bread was included. Excellent value! read more

Ribollita - Italian Near Me - Portland, Maine

Glad there was an option of gluten free noodles but they were not cooked long enough at all. Taste of the food was good but service was extremely slow and rude. When two of our party left to pick up the car for me and my pregnant daughter because it was freezing and pouring rain, the hostess kicked us out into the street even though half of the tables were empty. So rude to treat anyone like that, let alone a pregnant woman. read more