Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 6886 reviews

What User likes about Ports Of Italy:
We never had a bad meal in this restaurant. The menu is varied and the dishes are cooked for perfection. The wine list is robust, including price points for each budget. Right with food and drink is the staff we always enjoy Tony's efforts in our name. Sante's welcome is genuine and his training of the staff is exquisite as you see if you order a fish that is filled table side. Don't neglect the desserts! In addition... View all feedback.

What Myrna V doesn't like about Ports Of Italy:
As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years, I believe it’s important that when a special is announced, the price should be included at the end, such as "the halibut, etc., for $46.00." While we could have asked for the prices, I’ve never encountered a restaurant that doesn’t disclose pricing upfront. Additionally, a side of pasta was priced at $16.00, yet the portion was merely two bites. I... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
cathy
21.09.2024 - 18:00

We recently reserved Ports of Italy for our rehearsal dinner for our party of 15 over the Labor Day weekend. The service, food and location were simply the best...

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Michelle
21.09.2024 - 18:00

Honestly the best lobster ravioli I've ever had, and specifically because of its simplicity. Super fresh all around

Eileen
21.09.2024 - 18:00

The food was excellent, but the atmosphere was too noisy, which significantly detracted from our dining experience.

Cheryl
21.09.2024 - 18:00

The food was amazing, our server was from England, he was excellent. Thank you for a memorable evening.

Courtney
21.09.2024 - 18:00

We love this restaurant! Such great Italian and seafood and a wonderful staff.

Google
5.0 ★ from 28 reviews
Jonathan
22.02.2025 - 19:34

I went here with my wife for their NYE dinner. I had the Oysters starter and the Halibut entree. Both were delicious! Also, the Sour Godfather cocktail was real...

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Dan
22.02.2025 - 19:34

This was our first time at the Boothbay location. We had previously been to the now closed Kennebunk location. We made reservations since this was during the Ga...

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Roland
22.02.2025 - 19:34

This was our first visit to this Ports of Italy location in Boothbay Harbor. We had dined at their other location in Rockport 3 years ago. We first sat at the b...

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Elisabeta
22.02.2025 - 19:34

17/10 excellent food, service and atmosphere! Burrata con speck great presentation, beautiful fresh light taste Mussels lobster broth, sambuca sauce, herbs and...

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Stephen
22.02.2025 - 19:34

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Mussels Shrimp and Scallops, Tiramisu

Yelp
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Karen
17.08.2024 - 11:00

My family and I dined here twice during our stay. The seafood was absolutely worth every bite. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Andrea
17.08.2024 - 11:00

Food, service, ambiance all stellar. Eating at the bar was a real treat. Delicious and innovative cocktails, amazing capresse salad in taco bowl, and both ravio...

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Myrna
17.08.2024 - 11:00

As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years, I believe it’s important that when a special is announced, the price should be included at...

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Ayana
17.08.2024 - 11:00

Ports of Italy is amazing!! The food is absolutely delicious, all of the pasta is homemade! The service is great, professional and authentic. The ambiance is ve...

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Genesis
17.08.2024 - 11:00

Great location and space! We really enjoyed our dinner here! There's only one bartender so drinks took a bit longer but everything else was amazing. Our server...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 2010 reviews

We never had a bad meal in this restaurant. The menu is varied and the dishes are cooked for perfection. The wine list is robust, including price points for eac...

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This gem stands out from all the other restaurants that serve the same typical seafood and sandwiches. The staff is courteous and thoroughly knowledgeable about...

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Dining at Ports of has always been a delightful experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff, including the owners and Jeff, are exceptional....

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Ports of Italy in Boothbay came highly recommended by the General Manager, and it certainly lived up to the praise. The manager or owner was very personable, ma...

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Amazing wait staff. The food was incredible. The owner is personable and clearly cares about the food and the diner's experience.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 1615 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 27 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2596 reviews
Menupix
4.6 ★ from 14 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.5 ★ from 536 reviews

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