We just stopped for a cocktail before dinner Great service…read more Very unique cocktails Well worth the stop

We made a little pit stop for a quick drink before dinner, and the staff sat us right at the bar…read morewith a great view looking out onto the street. I loved the decor and overall vibe--it felt like such a fun place to stop in and relax for a bit. We ordered espressos and a Manhattan, and we also tried their house espresso martinis, which came with the cutest edible bird garnish! Such a fun little touch, and all of the drinks were delicious. Even though we were only there for a quick drink, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely come back for a longer visit. This would be a great spot for drinks before dinner or a fun night out!

Delicious selections of wine for the wine consioure you must have a eclectic taste for wine to come…read morehere and enjoy! Don't talk about ALDI cheap red wines here it's embarrassing!

Always a treat. We don't live in Portland but we imagine it is such a gift to have a neighborhood…read morewine shop with a carefully curated selection of wines. This is one of the few places in Portland we try to visit every year when we visit and we're never disappointed. The tasting menu is always great and the owner is delightful, offering thoughtful notes on each of the wines. A great place to get out of the heat and relax during the summer. Definitely stop by!

Amazing wine bar in Portland! I love the new concept of serving yourself the quantity and the style…read moreyou want. They have different oz to be served, and more than 20 wines to choose from. The owner and the staff are beyond friendly and personable. The space is beautiful decorated and elegant. I had a great experience at Angoor, don't miss out!

The staff is delightful and great you as you enter Angoor. They are excited to show you have to…read moreuse the facilities to try out their different wines and order snacks. The bar is clean, modern and the machines are fun. It was great to be able to get small servings of different wines and then a larger serving when you found something you like. But I found the wine servings to be expensive for the wines they were offering, and the selection had a limited variety that did not cover most of the wines that I prefer. So, I am still looking for the perfect wine bar in Portland.

European themed bar with a vast selection of Euro and Belgian beers.. Always a must stop when in…read morePortland

We had a few drinks here and really enjoyed it! We started outside, which was super cute with…read morepicnic tables and an outdoor bar. It was pretty hot that day, though, so we eventually headed inside. The inside has more of a traditional pub-style feel. There's also a really cool gate door where they keep all the "member" mugs, which was such a fun little detail! Service was good and the staff was friendly. Parking was super easy, too--we parked right in front. They also have a cute entryway with a garden-like vibe that I really loved. Overall, a fun spot to stop in for a few drinks they did serve food however we didn't get anything to eat.

This was the perfect restaurant to start our Portland trip off with. We were seated at a lovely…read moretable in the corner. We had a reservation. The ambiance is very moody and sexy. Perfect for a date night! Our server, Hannah, was great. She suggested an excellent bottle of wine that complimented all of our dishes. Customer service was a solid 10/5! This is a place to definitely add to your Portland dining list! To start, all of the dishes were wonderful portions and could easily be shared between two people. Which I absolutely love because I enjoy trying as many things as I possibly can! Arancini: This was a great starter. Absolutely delicious. I have yet to meet an arancini that I don't love. 5/5. Caesar Salad: A perfect dish that is light and necessary before getting into a heavy entree. The salad was crisp, delicious, very fresh, and a must order. 5/5. Scallop Risotto: This was a large position that had scallops in every bite! It wasn't too heavy, was not too salty, and you could taste the freshness in the ingredients. Dessert is not pictured, but it is worth ordering! The entire dessert menu was excellent!

I don't typically write a lot of reviews but when I do, it is about an experience that was either…read morereally impressive or hugely disappointing. So here goes... My daughter had been wanting to go to Via Vecchia for a while but couldn't afford it on a college student's income. So we went during my visit. My hopes were high as we walked in--a beautiful glass enclosure at the entrance that was draped with ceiling to floor ivy; an intimate but lively atmosphere; and an offering of creative cocktails...my enthusiasm quickly vanished when our appetizers arrived. We ordered the focaccia, grilled octopus, and Caesar salad. The focaccia was soggy and flavorless. Even the olive oil that accompanied the bread was flavorless. The grilled octopus was another disappointment--there were more cloves of garlic than pieces of octopus. And what little octopus was there, a third of it was charred to black. Thankfully, the Caesar salad was fresh and fairly tasty. Ironically the focaccia croutons were the highlight of the salad. Then the entrees arrived--chicken Marsala and a spicy shrimp pasta in cream sauce (can't remember the name of the dish). My daughter liked the second dish enjoying the slight kick of whatever pepper/spice was used in the recipe. For me, it was just okay. The biggest disappointment however was the chicken Marsala--the gnocchi was overcooked, the entire dish itself was too salty, and the chicken--overcooked in some parts and fairly tender in others--tasted like it came out of a can. Quite honestly, I don't know what all the hype is about. This restaurant is mediocre at best. Perhaps the cocktails numb everyone's tastebuds to the overly salty but otherwise bland dishes. It was not worth the money and I would never go again. If this is the best that Portland has to offer by way of fine Italian dining, I'd say it's time Portland redefined the meaning of "fine".

Great tapas spot in the downtown area! Had such a lovely waiter too during our visit. Liked all the…read moresavory dishes too, each with its own distinct taste! Ranking: 1) Spicy beef salad 2) Suckling pig 3) Pinkytoe crab 4) Lobster pasta 5) Bone marrow toast The desserts were nothing special but I did like the strawberry white chocolate one. The rhubarb one was meh personally; tasted like yogurt I could eat from the grocery store.

We had a few hits and misses with this restaurant, so giving 3 stars…read more Ambience was small, dark and the tables are really close to each other. Food- the oysters with prosecco and blueberries was really unique. Whipped foie gras was so good. Get this! Foie gras ice cream cream puff was so hard. It tasted stale and hard when I took a bite. I'm not sure if I was supposed to wait since the server didn't mention anything. The ice cream ended up melting out of the bite hole, so we didn't eat it. Suckling pig skin itself was delicious, but the meat under was dry and not tender.

Had a life changing little night here as a solo traveler! Came here by recommendation of my tour…read moreguide earlier in the day and had a blast! Unassuming front but a bar with an amazing atmosphere, great service and yes $5 drinks! This is a true hidden gem and I'm grateful to have gotten to experience it

INCREDIBLE can't wait to go back. my friend told us about it and we had an amazing time finding the…read moreentrance and the experience in general was amazing. great drinks all five dollars and we loved the ambiance. when we went there were only a few people inside i can't imagine how fun it is when it's a bit more crowded on a busier night

Cozy local bar, staff was friendly, beer was great. Would definitely stop back again. Seems to have…read morea focus on movies and local beers

Everything about this place is lit!…read more Simple but refined, popped in on 4/20 for some grub after celebrating the day. They were busy, 30 min wait, out of a few things but not crippling. It was busy. I had the pulled pork Viking style, side of buffalo dip, my partner had a 6" glizzy ballpark style with side baked beans. They were both fire!! Service was spot on, super friendly I'll be back, grateful I work down the street several days a week!

Incredible dinner service for our first night in Portland. Highly recommend making reservations…read moreweeks in advanced like we did. For a Monday night they were packed. Very cute interior, obsessed with the windows and foliage inside. Appetizer: We started off with the cloverleaf rolls that I read so much about and we ended up loving them so much we ordered a second. They were delicious, doughy, light, buttery, and loaded with chives. Drink: Pear Necessities was light, refreshing, with a hint of cardamom and honestly will be my new combo obsession moving forward. Breakwater martini was delicious and filled to the brim. Entree: Husband ordered the grilled swordfish which he was obsessed with. My dish was the seafood stew which was just the right about of seafood to stew ratio. Dessert: Peach pudding cake, if they have this on the menu just get it. Super light but also soaked cake, we were stuffed but were able to quickly annihilate this dish.

We dined at Scales over the weekend to celebrate our anniversary. The service and food overall were…read moregreat. Our server was attentive, engaging, and gave fantastic recommendations. We ordered the mussels, scallops, and halibut. The scallops and halibut were exceptional. The mussels were ok, though the broth was incredible, I'd recommend serving with a bit more dipping bread. My main critique is the dining experience itself. Like many people, we had to reserve far in advance and could only secure a 9:15 PM bar seating, which was fine. However, despite arriving to an almost empty dining room, by the time we sat and ordered drinks, the bar area was emptying out and the staff began actively cleaning up for the night. The noise of clanking dishes and cleanup while trying to enjoy a special occasion meal took away from what should have been a premium dining experience. Overall, I recommend Scales for the seafood, but be cautious of late-night bar reservations.

Tried this for the first time the other week for restaurant week. Super cute spot with only a few…read moretables and a couple seats at the bar. The service was very well done. We got the wine pairing too and it was great. The food was tasty. I will be back to try not during restaurant week.

Stopped by on a Wednesday for Restaurant Week. Firstly, they actually had a bargain priced special…read moremenu, unlike most others that amount to a free cup of miso soup. Respect! Now for the food. Excellent! Fresh and nutty beet salad, fork soft short rib, and best heavenly flan in Maine. The homemade fococcia was deprived of enough olive oil, but they were quick to supply more. It's a tiny but welcoming, romantic space with a 4 seater bar and sweet service. A nice thing about the well-curated, expensive, not extensive, wine list is that half bottles are available at exactly half the price of a bottle, not marked up. The only downside is that all the prices are above average for restaurants of similar stature. Took too long to discover this oasis!