1. Gorgeous Gelato
8.5
434 Fore St, Portland, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Portland · 43 tips and reviews
Wyngspan: Authentic, delicious, family owned and operated. You'll want to spread the word — http://bit.ly/1hFyYWg Read more.
Enrico S: This was by far the best gelato I've had outside of Italy. Authentic high-quality Italian gelato. Try pistachio, you really can't go wrong with it.
Pietro Di Luzio: Authentic Italian espresso coffee.
2. Green Elephant Bistro
9.2
608 Congress St, Portland, ME
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 54 tips and reviews
James Hall: Most spicy dishes can be ordered at different hotness levels. They will go authentic on the Tikka Masala if you ask them to.
Frances M.: Delicious authentic Thai flavors with a vegetarian/vegan focus.
Eva Shah: Dumplings, Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Everything.....
Shelby Carignan: Authentic atmosphere, great selection and service, yummy mango items. Ask for rolls off the menu!
Thomas Drouin: The chef was friendly and entertaining. The food was excellent. Prices were a bit higher than I expected, but I'd go back. It was a lot of fun. We were at the Hibachi table.
Kate: Hella good lunch deals!! Great atmosphere and food and drinks :)
6. Flatbread Company
8.9
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 60 tips and reviews
Shelby Carignan: Amazing pizza!!! And authentic cozy atmosphere. I could eat Jay's hearts every day until I die.
Emily: Great, inexpensive outdoor dining-right on the water! The pizzas were of a great variety and very tasty- The outdoor bar window is a great way to grab a drink while you wait!
Jason Eaves: Always order the special and a peaks, you'll never go wrong.
7. The Bayou Kitchen
8.7
543 Deering Ave, Portland, ME
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Back Cove · 32 tips and reviews
Peter Elvin: OMW!! There are LOTS of GREAT places to eat in Portland! But this place really stands head & shoulders above! Stumbled onto this place by accident, but what a find! This is authentic Cajon Food!
Peter W Elvin: Jambalaya! Authentic Cajun food, by an authentic chef. Chef friendly & eager to offer suggestions based upon your preferences. Ambiance could be better, but prices very reasonable
Jennifer Nguyen: Tri sausage scramble with a side of corned beef hash. Delish!
8. Hot Suppa
9.2
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews
Julia Warnock: Cozy, authentic and w/ a wide range of foods on the menu, Hot Suppa is great for brunch and dinner. They have the best Mac&Cheese! Very small space, so there is usually a wait for brunch.
Jason Pickens: The Cajun Bloody Mary is very good and has a heckuva kick. Garlic baked grits are the best.
Portland Old Port: Add bacon to the fried green tomato Benedict, it's only about a dollar more and adds a little bacon-y goodness to this unique brunch.
9. Eventide Oyster Co.
9.3
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 281 tips and reviews
Jeff E: Wow, you can't get more authentic then this place, the seafood is the best and the staff friendly.
James B: Great oysters, cocktails, and get the lobster roll with brown butter
Chelsea Raab: The lobster roll with brown butter vinaigrette is the best thing I have ever eaten. Ever.
12. Salvage BBQ
8.8
919 Congress St, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews
Gavin Poperechny: All the BBQ is good. Sandwiches, Ribs, Fries, mostly everything is good on the menu. The atmosphere is great and they even have live music some nights. Overall it is a place I defiantly recommend
Eater: Jay Villani's latest spot brings legit Southern barbecue to Portland in a spacious, casual atmosphere. There's also a huge selection of local draft beer available by the pint, half gallon and gallon.
Michael: F&W: meat coma platter