We went 2 nights in a row as we were staying next door at the Inn at St. John. The small plates were delicious and the drinks perfectly prepared. I hope this delicious establishment sticks around for my next trip to Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Manera
Great food made on the premises, including homemade desserts and sourdough bread.
Try the charcuterie plate with several cheese, fruit, nuts, bread and a rotating sliced meat. Or the grilled shrimp or tuna, both yummy.
Cocktails, wine, espresso -- choices galore. gotta love the espresso martini, even a decaf one!
Jazz or blues background music, no headbanger stuff. Relax and enjoy...
Bryan
Great service and the food was high quality. The owners are lovely as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicki S
Delicious food, great prices, amazing drinks! The spicy margarita was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Wilson
We were staying at Inn at St. John and had a glass of wine after visiting downtown. We could have just had dinner there and not worry about driving downtown. Very cute place! Would highly recommend popping by!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Urquhart
In a random twist of events, we found ourselves looking for a bite to eat on our way to our hotel in South Portland. We decided to look in the less crowded area of town and happened upon Bread and Olive. The dishes were mostly tapas sized. All of the ingredients seemed fresh and homemade. We had the bread and olives for an appetizer, the Mediterranean Flatbread and the grilled cheese... all of which were delicious. The homemade sourdough was absolutely delectable. The best part about the dishes being smaller is that we had room for dessert, which was a bundt cake. Lastly, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend Bread and Olive!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Christine blayney
Cocktails, starters (bread and olive), and dishes (perfectly pan-fried halibut and chicken), with friendly service ++
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Mattson
Without question the best neighborhood place in Portland. I have been several times and it just gets better. Great vibe, remarkable drinks, outstanding small plates. Can’t say enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Curt Fletcher
This is a wonderful place operated by knowledgeable and friendly people. They have a variety of delicious food and drink options. The grilled cheese here is taken to the next level, definitely a must try! Also, the desserts are fantastic! If you find yourself at a Sea Dogs or Celtics game and have some time before or after you should check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Hood
Absolutely lovely, delicious small plates and refreshing specialty drinks in a clean and cozy space. Had their version of shrimp cocktail with an expresso martini. Great addition to Portland.This place has become very popular with folks that want light fare and amazing cocktails. Simply the Best!!!Paul Hood
Great laid back ambiance (loved the vintage jazz playlist). Well chosen small plate choices. Loved everything except the unripe tomatoes in the special burrata and tomatoes (it's still homegrown tomato season so should have been better). Bread and olives - very good; seared tuna (sesame coated, perfectly cooked) - exceptional; martini - large and very well-mixed; special burrata/tomato plate - nice blend of flavors except for the unfortunate tomato. Surprisingly reasonable prices for high quality food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sonja Harms
We discovered this " best kept secret" while staying at the Inn at St. Johns.It's incredible to be able to say that every aspect of our meal, the colossal shrimp that was grilled with perfect textures and flavor, to the brilliant creme brulee and wonderful port, is worth the visit and a return!Portion sizes are perfect for small plated meals, absolutely no waste.Bread and olive is an establishment where the value is equal between meal,service and quality of atmosphere...Very well done!Philip and SonjaLitchfield, Minnesota
Parking: Typical Portland parking but it is within walking distance from any of the available side street spaces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Colossal Shrimp
northernbird17
Stopped by for lunch and it was super tasty. I chose one of the salads with couscous and pesto and it was a serious portion. My husband opted for the humus and falafel which came with a generous serving of bread which we both enjoyed. Not busy and relaxed service, delicious food!
Kurt L
Amazing lunch find on our cruise stop in Portland. We had the grilled Haddock bowl and was perfectly splendid. The fish was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was inviting and staff extremely friendly. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Portland
altw110
We had an excellent lunch here. We were overheated and wanted something quick and light, this was the perfect place. Everything was flavorful but not salty. It also didn’t break the bank. If we were staying longer we would definitely go back.
We went 2 nights in a row as we were staying next door at the Inn at St. John. The small plates were delicious and the drinks perfectly prepared. I hope this delicious establishment sticks around for my next trip to Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food made on the premises, including homemade desserts and sourdough bread. Try the charcuterie plate with several cheese, fruit, nuts, bread and a rotating sliced meat. Or the grilled shrimp or tuna, both yummy. Cocktails, wine, espresso -- choices galore. gotta love the espresso martini, even a decaf one! Jazz or blues background music, no headbanger stuff. Relax and enjoy...
Great service and the food was high quality. The owners are lovely as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great prices, amazing drinks! The spicy margarita was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were staying at Inn at St. John and had a glass of wine after visiting downtown. We could have just had dinner there and not worry about driving downtown. Very cute place! Would highly recommend popping by!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
In a random twist of events, we found ourselves looking for a bite to eat on our way to our hotel in South Portland. We decided to look in the less crowded area of town and happened upon Bread and Olive. The dishes were mostly tapas sized. All of the ingredients seemed fresh and homemade. We had the bread and olives for an appetizer, the Mediterranean Flatbread and the grilled cheese... all of which were delicious. The homemade sourdough was absolutely delectable. The best part about the dishes being smaller is that we had room for dessert, which was a bundt cake. Lastly, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend Bread and Olive!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Cocktails, starters (bread and olive), and dishes (perfectly pan-fried halibut and chicken), with friendly service ++
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Without question the best neighborhood place in Portland. I have been several times and it just gets better. Great vibe, remarkable drinks, outstanding small plates. Can’t say enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a wonderful place operated by knowledgeable and friendly people. They have a variety of delicious food and drink options. The grilled cheese here is taken to the next level, definitely a must try! Also, the desserts are fantastic! If you find yourself at a Sea Dogs or Celtics game and have some time before or after you should check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely lovely, delicious small plates and refreshing specialty drinks in a clean and cozy space. Had their version of shrimp cocktail with an expresso martini. Great addition to Portland.This place has become very popular with folks that want light fare and amazing cocktails. Simply the Best!!!Paul Hood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great laid back ambiance (loved the vintage jazz playlist). Well chosen small plate choices. Loved everything except the unripe tomatoes in the special burrata and tomatoes (it's still homegrown tomato season so should have been better). Bread and olives - very good; seared tuna (sesame coated, perfectly cooked) - exceptional; martini - large and very well-mixed; special burrata/tomato plate - nice blend of flavors except for the unfortunate tomato. Surprisingly reasonable prices for high quality food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We discovered this " best kept secret" while staying at the Inn at St. Johns.It's incredible to be able to say that every aspect of our meal, the colossal shrimp that was grilled with perfect textures and flavor, to the brilliant creme brulee and wonderful port, is worth the visit and a return!Portion sizes are perfect for small plated meals, absolutely no waste.Bread and olive is an establishment where the value is equal between meal,service and quality of atmosphere...Very well done!Philip and SonjaLitchfield, Minnesota
Parking: Typical Portland parking but it is within walking distance from any of the available side street spaces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Colossal Shrimp
Stopped by for lunch and it was super tasty. I chose one of the salads with couscous and pesto and it was a serious portion. My husband opted for the humus and falafel which came with a generous serving of bread which we both enjoyed. Not busy and relaxed service, delicious food!
Amazing lunch find on our cruise stop in Portland. We had the grilled Haddock bowl and was perfectly splendid. The fish was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was inviting and staff extremely friendly. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Portland
We had an excellent lunch here. We were overheated and wanted something quick and light, this was the perfect place. Everything was flavorful but not salty. It also didn’t break the bank. If we were staying longer we would definitely go back.
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