Ribollita

We attempted the Italian Bizarre and opted for Ribollita instead. We are so glad we did. First, we recommend reservations. We lucked out with a last-minute table this evening. The interior is quaint. We opted for a bottle of Chianti. It tasted well, but my husband would have preferred the server to refill our glasses. We ordered a Caesar salad to share. It was a hefty portion. It's definitely enough to share. The complimentary bread was, eh? The bread tasted stale and could have used oil for dipping. For our main meal I chose the ravioli and my partner chose the gnocchi. Both meals were hearty and full of flavor. The pan sear on the gnocchi was unique and added a bite I didn't expect. We'll be back!

Small restaurant but really good food. Wait staff were excellent. Reservations needed most nights, I suspect. Some reviews suggested some dishes weren't good, but we enjoyed everything. Food was hot, flavorful, cooked properly, and a good value.

Authentic, charming, amazing food and service! Definitely a new favorite! I had the shellfish linguini with white sauce

We are an early dinner here last night and the service and food were phenomenal! My husband had the chicken puttanesca which was incredible. The chicken was able to be cut with a fork and melted in your mouth. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli (handmade pasta) with a hazelnut sauce/butter. Wow. Such unique flavors yet so homey all at once. Definitely a "food HUG" from all this. I'd highly recommend on anyone's trip to Portland if they are wanting something besides seafood.

Ribollita never disappoints. It's a small, quaint restaurant that has been a solid fixture of the community for many years. It's locally-owned and they serve classic homemade, Italian meals. The location and relaxed atmosphere are great. You can have an amazing meal at nearly all price ranges. Highly recommend checking it out!

Warm, friendly, cozy, and, delicious, delicious, delicious. Our group of four Boston culinary adventurers had the pleasure of dining at Ribollita on this weekend of historic coastal flooding.
Selected by me representing the vegetarian segment for the white bean hazelnut ravioli, it was a pleasant discovery to learn that the restaurant namesake was also vegetarian, sadly not even promoted as same. All of us ordered the ribollita and almost ordered seconds.
Worth noting we also ordered one carafe each of the “house” red and white wine which was perfect for the meal.
Great place and we can’t wait to return.
John and Jon

I’ve been coming to Ribolitta for at least 20 years. It was an Epiphany Eve meal with family though our intrepid trekker was on the Long Trail in VT. Our waitress was lovely, very solicitous but didn’t hover. She refilled water glasses throughout our meal. The starting bread with rosemary and crunchy salt was perfect. We ordered the Ribolitta (soup), Caesar salad and panzanella. Wow each very different, each delicious. The Ribolitta was deliciously aromatic to the entire table. For our main entrees, we had chicken puttanesca, gnocchi with prosciutto and peas and Tuscan fish stew. Good flavor in each, good depth. Nothing too heavy. Sauces were unique to each dish. It’s obvious the effort of the kitchen in preparing these dishes. We finished the meal with vanilla bean flan and chocolate torte with raspberry sauce. The flan was caramel-forward in a good way. Food was delivered just right. We were checked in on a couple of times and weren’t rushed. Nice meal, good service. We’ll be back!

Family owned food was good large portions if you don’t eat early like five reservations are highly recommended very small place but that’s the attraction wine and beer only

The food was amazing, the service was very cordial and best part is there was no wait when we went. We were tired of waiting nearby restaurant so went here and it was very very fulfilling. We had the eggplant and salmon florentine and it was very well done. Very Tasty !!

Best mussels I’ve ever had. Consistent high-quality food and service every time.

Ribollita’s is tucked in between a couple of restaurants at the tail end of Middle Street on the outskirts of the Old Port. This place is most definitely worth seeking out for Italian fare!

This is not a large restaurant by any stretch and while the tables for 2 are packed quite closely together, it still has an intimate feeling to the ambiance.

The food is delicious… My girlfriend had the short ribs and I had the chicken puttanesca, both were quite generous potions. The mussels and the Bellini cocktails were fabulous as was the outstanding service that we received from the staff.

This menu may just be the best value in the Old Port. Large portions for a below average price with the highest quality of ingredients...great combination in my humble opinion!

Definitely a must go to place if your looking for a romantic authentic Italian dinner on a budget!

Amazing local Italian gem!!!! Allie was the bestest-estest server!!!

We had such a wonderful dinner at Ribollita last night. We were able to sit outside which was great and along with some really tasty salads we had the fish stew, and the most delicious chicken puttanesca with home made pasta. Every mouthful was flavorful and truly a delight- there nothing ordinary about the food- it was fabulous! The restaurant has a laid back charm that allowed us to feel quite comfortable, and we left feeling so happy we had found this great little neighborhood gem.

Best Gnocchi ever….homemade with fresh prosciutto and garden peas…….I wish I could be there for his other fantastic dishes. A MUST dinner if you are in Portland. Small, intimate…reservations a must. Parking is a huge challenge like most of Portland. I was lucky to find a metered spot on the street across from this Restaurant. Can’t wait to get back there for dinner !!!

Wife and I had a great dinner experience. We stopped in and didn't have reservations. Luckily it was early enough and they sat us right away. I would recommend reservations if you're going anytime after 530. Wait staff was great, made excellent recommendations, and was very prompt, will be going back.

Last minute decision a pleasant surprise. Small number of tables but enough space to be comfortable and talk. Every aspect of the experience was great. Authentic food, perfectly presented and prepared. Hostess and server were on point. Don’t miss an opportunity to dine at Ribolita. Pan seared gnocchi and white bean ravioli!

The food was delicious and was served nicely by the waitress. The restaurant is small and mostly unadorned but it gives a wonderful intimate feel. I'm excited to go back.

The food is great--my favorite italian spot. Small and cozy --it's usually not too noisy and service is good. Reservations are a must, but worth it.

I had the best Fettuccini Alfredo here! It came with a lot of cheese and the chicken was super soft and tasty. A few tips: Always make a reservation since the place is a little small and the wait to get the food can be longer than other places but their food is high quality so the wait is totally worth it

Nice small restaurant. Excellect fresh italain food. Has that home feel about it. Large portions excellent tasting food. Truly highly recommend. Will definitely be back