Porcelli's

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely the best food in town ! Everything was amazing and the service was perfect ! Will definitely be back again
   

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   Clifford VIP

   Portland30 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was very good, but the food arrival at the table was very slow. Some of the food was on the cool side suggesting it sat in the kitchen too long. It took near 50 minutes to receive main dishes. Noise level was loud. We are 75 years old. The hostess wanted to take us upstairs despite the downstairs having multiple empty tables for two. We asked to be seated downstairs which seemed concerning for the male sub host. More training for the staff would help so guests would not have to wait at all between courses OR receiving the check. The food over all was quite good!!
   

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   Susanne

   Maine1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service (Trevor) and ambience, thanks for an enjoyable evening
   

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   Tom VIP

   Philadelphia7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal in an intimate space - a wonderful break amidst four days of seafood! Homemade pasta and three meat ragu; HUGE kale Caesar and wonderful focaccia. Impeccable service too! 5/5
   

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   Kathryn

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 5 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was perfection. As was the service! Unfortunately, the noise level was so loud! We were celebrating our anniversary, and couldn’t oven hold a conversation. We were sat in this sweet little room with other 2-tops. Shortly after being seated, however, the tables were pushed together and a large group of college students were sat in the room with us. They were very loud and we literally could not hear each other without yelling. We sat in silence because we could not compete with the how loud they were. They got louder as the drinks were served. It was such a disappointment. In hindsight, we should have asked if we could be relocated to a quieter spot, but we didn’t. Our bad.
   

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   Regina

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 2 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server Erica was lovely. The short rib bolognese was exceptional. No exaggeration. Meatball appetizer was flavorful but with just two small meatballs for $18 too skimpy. And no bread for the table to mop up the delicious sauce. We did add a side order of focaccia to do just that but it should have been provided with the dish. Had to send the eggplant back as I couldn't cut through it and when I turned it over, it was fully burned. Instead of chancing another attempt, we ordered a second bolognese, which seemed safe (and was utterly wonderful). For drinks we had a bourbon sour cocktail that was good and a few glasses of pinot noir.
   

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   Tony

   Seattle90 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and excellent service in a very pleasant atmosphere.
   

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   alex VIP

   San Antonio19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bar Harbor is starving for quality restaurants. Aside from the typical boiled/steamed lobster and fried fish, there are VERY FEW places that offer a quality meal that is not lobster.fish based, and Porcelli's is one of them! This place should be packed every night. We were a group of 4. Our host was polite, and as requested, seated us at a quiet corner table. Some us had cocktails to start -- some fine tuning on the old fashioned is needed with clear ice cube and less simple syrup and more options for bourbon. The Cosmo was also too sweet -- easy fixes! The Arugula salad was simple and enough for 3-4 people to have some greens. The focaccia bread was fresh and delicious. The Orecchiette and Ravioli were beautifully prepared, and two of us had the Short-rib Pappardelle Bolognese, and this was spectacular! Fresh, homemade pasta, a few glasses of their Super Tuscan, polite and attentive service from Donat, and quiet ambience made for a fantastic meal. We did not order dessert. Other guests were raving about the Osso Bucco but we did not try. Highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   Steve

   Tahoe21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 29 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Very very heavy food with large portions. If that is your thing, enjoy. Not mine. Soup was great but mains were overwhelming.
   

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    stephen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Awesome menu food and attention to customers needs
    

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