Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizzaiolo, Flatbread Pizza and OTTO, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Portland. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Portland's Premier Italian Destinations
Portland’s coastal charm provides the perfect backdrop for a diverse array of Italian dining experiences, ranging from casual neighborhood pizzerias to elegant, modern kitchens. You can enjoy artisanal pies and wood-fired specialties at local favorites like OTTO, Flatbread Pizza, and Pizzaiolo, or settle in for a more refined meal at The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar or Leeward. This collection showcases the city's best Mediterranean flavors, including the high-quality ingredients found at Monte's Fine Foods, ensuring there is a perfect table for every craving in the heart of Maine.
6 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Portland | Top Rated Italian Food
- Pizzaiolo: Italian.
- Flatbread Pizza: Italian.
- OTTO: Italian.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: Italian.
- Monte's Fine Foods: Italian.
- Leeward: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
