The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar – Italian
This vibrant neighborhood hub pulses with the energy of a classic Italian kitchen, where the clinking of wine glasses and the aroma of toasted garlic bread set the stage for a convivial evening. Guests gather over overflowing antipasti platters and golden, crispy arancini, savoring a menu that celebrates bold Mediterranean flavors through delicate beef carpaccio and fragrant bowls of steamed Maine mussels. Whether tucked into a booth for a comforting baked crespelle or sharing vibrant bruschettas at the bar, the experience captures the soulful, sun-drenched spirit of Italy in every bite.
110, Exchange Street, Portland, ME, 04101 https://www.thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Corner Room Antipasti Platter - $27: Cured Meats, Cheeses and Vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa Del Giorno - $10: Rotating soup of the day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $8: House Sourdough, Garlic Butter, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Squid - $15: Rhode Island Squid, Pepperoncinis & Lemons, pizzaiola sauce and aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $13: Thinly Sliced Raw Beef, Capers, Red Onion, Aioli & shaved Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Crespelle - $15: Braised short rib, ricotta, pecorino, in a crepe, tomato braising jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - Tomato & Mozzarella - $15: Toasted House made sourdough, Evoo, Garlic, Slow Roasted Tomato, Housemade Mozzarella, Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - Whipped Ricotta - $13: Toasted House made sourdough, Evoo, Garlic, Whipped Ricotta, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Maine Mussels - $20: Garlic, Tomato, Vermouth, Basil, Pine Nuts, Garlic Bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $12: Crispy Mushroom Risotto Balls, Fontina Cheese, Pizzaiola Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verduras - Single Selection - $8: Choice of Marinated Beets, Roasted Italian Olives, or Marinated Roasted Red Peppers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verduras - Trio - $21: Selection of Marinated Beets, Roasted Italian Olives, and Marinated Roasted Red Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Beet Salad - $13: Local beets, spicy greens, ricotta salata, white balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $14: House made Mozzarella, Local Tomatoes, Basil, Evoo, Vincotto, Sea Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $13: Whole Leaf Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Cheese, Frico, White Anchovies Available at: dinner, lunch
- CR Chopped Salad - $14: Romaine & Arugula, marinated olives, finocchieta, housemade mozzarella, tomato, giardiniera, radish, chickpeas, herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Truffle Mac & Cheese - $25: Four Cheese Fonduta and Truffle Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Al Pollo - $23: Lemon roasted chicken, sundried tomato, cream, fennel, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccini Bolognese - $23: Classic Italian Meat Sauce with Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $23: Ground Pork and Beef Meatballs, Mama Sauce, Parmesan, Herbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gemelli - $23: Basil pesto, Blistered Grape tomato, Local goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Arrabiata - $20: Garlic, chili flakes, roasted tomatoes, evoo, pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle & Mushrooms - $23: Local Mushrooms with Truffle Cream Sauce, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiano - $25: Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Tomato, Provolone, and Parmesan Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Hanger Steak - $33: Crispy fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach, Calabrian pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $35: Local Fish, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, Fennel, Saffron Tomato Broth, Bruschetta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Local Fish - $35: Parmesan-herb risotto, greens, roasted carrots, Genovese salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Pizza Margherita - $20: Tomato Sauce, Housemade Mozzarella, Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto & Spicy Greens - $20: Garlic and Parmesan Flatbread with Raw Spicy Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Sliced Prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fontina & Mushroom - $21: Caramelized Onion, Roasted Garlic, Crispy Sage, Vin cotto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create Your Own Pizza - $15: Tomato Sauce and Cheese base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Pasta - $9: Penne or Spaghetti with Mama Sauce, Butter, or Evoo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Carrots - $9: Calabrian Pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $9: Evoo garlic & herb Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wilted Spinach - $9: Garlic and Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Vitos' Shot and Dirty - $18: Grey Goose Citron, Muddled Oregano & Calabrian Chilis, Brined Juices, Olive & Cocktail Onion Garnish Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Carmela's Blueberry Cosmo - $16: Blueberry Infused Vodka, Muddled Basil, House Limoncello, Citrus, Prosecco Float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Apollonia's Cherry - $16: Titos Vodka, Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Limonata Pellegrino, Luxardo Cherry Garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Don - $8: Fresh Pressed Espresso, Tito's Vodka, Frangelico, Meletti Chocolate Liquor, Baileys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Michael's Negroni - $16: Bimini Gin, Wild Sardinian Vermouth, Campari, Vermouth di Torino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kayadam's Gimlet - $16: Cucumber & Jalapeño Infused Hendrick's Gin, Elderflower Liquor, Lime Juice, Cucumber Garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Duke of Earl - $16: Grey Whale Gin, Lavender Infused Earl Grey Tea, Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sandra's Sangria - $14: White Wine, Passion Fruit Puree, Ginger & Green Tea Simple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- San Pellegrino Sparkling - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Acqua Panna Still - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Wild Ginger Kombucha - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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