Excellent! We had the house salad … like no house salad I’ve ever had! Lots of goodies, super tasty and the large was plenty for two! My hubby had rigatoni carbonara. I had the crab raviolini. We also ordered bread service ($7 was a bit high).Rigatoni carbonara was very tasty but extremely rich. He wished it would have been cut with an acid for balance. My ravolini was perfect in flavor and size.We sat at the bar (not our fave but we didn’t have a reso). Stools were NOT comfortable. Bar/waitress (Lora/Lori I’m pretty sure that’s her name) was friendly and solicitous to us.It was great to be in a neighborhood (and not in the Old Port). We’ve driven by the restaurant and never been inside … glad we did this time. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Carbonara
Monica L.
Four of us went to Tipo tonight and were blown away at how great the atmosphere, food, and service were. We started with a couple of apps which were delish. You can't miss the shortrib app. Drink selections were good and the main entrees were just the right size and amazing. Desserts were spectacular. All home made pasta!! Don't miss this place. You will be well taken care of by the terrific staff.
Pamela S.
Service was great; very attentive staff, food was amazing. Homemade pasta and ice cream. Great atmosphere and looking forward to sitting in the outdoor space when it's warmer. Would definitely recommend and go again. So, so good!
Pat H.
Saturday night 4 of us went to Tipos for the first time. For appetizers, we had citrus salad, beef carpaccio, prosciutto di parma. it was all very good and was shareable. The garlic bread was very good and very soft bread. there were 8 slices. Two of us had Pasta, carbonara, campanella. I found carbonara too salty and I guess I don't like Al dente for pasta. I would have like the pasta cooked a little more. The pizza was New Yorker and Tipo pepperoni. My husband said the pepperoni was very spicy. we also had desert Tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and collani. they were all very good. The wait person was very good. Menu is limited for entrees to pasta and pizza
Ellen Berube
We went to Tipo last night for Valentine's Day dinner and it did not disappoint! I apologize that I do not remember our server's name, but she was funny, attentive, and warm. The food was delicious and we topped it off with the best tiramisu I've ever had. Such a great spot-we look forward to coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Johnson
My wife and I always have a great experience here. The staff is amazing and the ever changing menu is full of delicious choices. We usually share multiple different dishes and are never disappointed. 100% worth a date night here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria M.
The food at Tipo is outstanding. We had 4 appetizers, and 3 pastas and a pizza for dinner, plus 2 desserts. Every single dish was perfectly prepared. The app that stood out was the carrots al forno. Perfectly charred, dressed in so many flavors, something delicious to dip them in, and sprinkled with pistachios...they were amazing. The chicken liver crostini is a favorite of mine...I get it every time I go...it is amazing every time. The blood orange is so fragrant and cuts the richness of the chicken liver pate beautifully...as do the pickled ramps...perfect pairing of flavors. The gnocchi stood out among the pasta dishes...soft pillows dressed in a sweet and savory squash sauce with quince for a bit of sweet tartness...it was so good. Caccio e Pepe was perfect, as were the spaghetti and meatballs. We've had the pepperoni pizza many times...every time the spiceyness is a little surprising, but so good...and the way the pepperoni is slightly charred...amazing. This was my first time trying dessert at Tipo, and now I regret not having ordered it before. It was incredible! I may stop in just to have dessert at the bar....it was that good! We tried one of ice cream sundaes, and the apple crisp. The sundae was perfection....from the little dish it was served in, to the chopped bits of various accoutrements (Marconi almonds, and sweet little crunch candied pistachios), to the best cherry I've ever had, to the smooth creamy ice cream. The apple crisp was served in its own tiny wrought iron pot, hot, with cinnamon ice cream...also perfectly designed for exactly the right ratio of ice cream to crisp to apple. Service was perfect, ambiance is beautiful. It was already one of my favorite spots...this meal closes the deal...it's my fave.
Tom S
This was the final restaurant of our trip to Maine, and it really made an impression. The service was top notch, and we had the option of indoor or outdoor seating. The atmosphere was wonderful. Almost a mix of classic and modern, great date night spot.The food blew me away. We split the marinated mushrooms, fried eggplant, and the rigatoni carbonara. The mushrooms were fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. They retained the correct texture and weren't soggy at all. The fried eggplant was great and was really brought together by the fresh cheese and balsamic drizzle. The carbonara was the crown jewel of the night. The seemingly homemade al dente rigatoni had great flavor and texture, and the guanciale was amazing. Interesting to see guanciale used in a restaurant over pancetta, but it was really good.I'll be back here for sure on my next trip to Portland.Parking: Parked down the block.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sydney Y.
Cute little restaurant outside of Portland, tables were a little close for my liking but service was good throughout the duration of dinner. We split a bottle of wine that we paid approximately $50 for and was really a $13 bottle of white wine. We started with the delicata squash wrapped in prosciutto which was my favorite thing all night and would highly recommend. We then split the Tipo pepperoni pizza (must add sweet Cherry peppers) and the Cacio e pepe. The pizza was very flavorful but the undercarriage was EXTREMELY floppy and our toppings dropped onto the plate every single bite which was frustrating. Secondly, the Cacio e pepe tasted like homemade craft mac n cheese and was extremely mid. Overall, I would recommend trying a different Italian place in the city before coming back here.
Victor W.
Outstanding pizza, calamari and service. Staff was excellent, as was the pepperoni pizza. Tasted like being back in Italy.
The cauliflower dip was a hit at our table, and the server kindly brought us extra bread. The duck raviolo had a complex and satisfying blend of flavors, and while it wasn’t the most filling choice for the price, the richness in flavors (and aforementioned extra bread) made up for it
Mat Yerkes
I loved it. This is one of the best pizzas I've had in Maine, and I'm very picky when it comes to my pies. The staff was wonderful. The wine selection was great, and I can't wait to come back when it's warmer out. I live, at max, 2 minutes away and I plan on making this a regular hangout!The fennel sausage pizza isn't in the recommended list, but that's absolutely what I would get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita
Ann Distasio
Food was very good. Service very good. Atmosphere lacking - uncomfortable seating, poor lighting, low fi music.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Charles Miranda
Food and service was great but didn't like where my table was,too close to
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gus Sanchez
This was our first visit and it did NOT disappoint! The food was soooo... delicious! We sat at the bar, which accommodates up to 15 people and provides a fun view of the pizza prep. My motivation to come here came from the #platesofportlandmaine Instagram account where they featured the Rigatoni Carbonara dish. We started off with some perfectly crafted negronis and went right to entrees. I had the super delish Rigatonie and my wife went with the Campanelle pasta, a delicious flavor bomb for the palette! We finished off with an awesome tiramisu and cappuccino. Couldn't recommend highly enough! We'll be back!
Excellent! We had the house salad … like no house salad I’ve ever had! Lots of goodies, super tasty and the large was plenty for two! My hubby had rigatoni carbonara. I had the crab raviolini. We also ordered bread service ($7 was a bit high).Rigatoni carbonara was very tasty but extremely rich. He wished it would have been cut with an acid for balance. My ravolini was perfect in flavor and size.We sat at the bar (not our fave but we didn’t have a reso). Stools were NOT comfortable. Bar/waitress (Lora/Lori I’m pretty sure that’s her name) was friendly and solicitous to us.It was great to be in a neighborhood (and not in the Old Port). We’ve driven by the restaurant and never been inside … glad we did this time. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Carbonara
Four of us went to Tipo tonight and were blown away at how great the atmosphere, food, and service were. We started with a couple of apps which were delish. You can't miss the shortrib app. Drink selections were good and the main entrees were just the right size and amazing. Desserts were spectacular. All home made pasta!! Don't miss this place. You will be well taken care of by the terrific staff.
Service was great; very attentive staff, food was amazing. Homemade pasta and ice cream. Great atmosphere and looking forward to sitting in the outdoor space when it's warmer. Would definitely recommend and go again. So, so good!
Saturday night 4 of us went to Tipos for the first time. For appetizers, we had citrus salad, beef carpaccio, prosciutto di parma. it was all very good and was shareable. The garlic bread was very good and very soft bread. there were 8 slices. Two of us had Pasta, carbonara, campanella. I found carbonara too salty and I guess I don't like Al dente for pasta. I would have like the pasta cooked a little more. The pizza was New Yorker and Tipo pepperoni. My husband said the pepperoni was very spicy. we also had desert Tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and collani. they were all very good. The wait person was very good. Menu is limited for entrees to pasta and pizza
We went to Tipo last night for Valentine's Day dinner and it did not disappoint! I apologize that I do not remember our server's name, but she was funny, attentive, and warm. The food was delicious and we topped it off with the best tiramisu I've ever had. Such a great spot-we look forward to coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I always have a great experience here. The staff is amazing and the ever changing menu is full of delicious choices. We usually share multiple different dishes and are never disappointed. 100% worth a date night here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at Tipo is outstanding. We had 4 appetizers, and 3 pastas and a pizza for dinner, plus 2 desserts. Every single dish was perfectly prepared. The app that stood out was the carrots al forno. Perfectly charred, dressed in so many flavors, something delicious to dip them in, and sprinkled with pistachios...they were amazing. The chicken liver crostini is a favorite of mine...I get it every time I go...it is amazing every time. The blood orange is so fragrant and cuts the richness of the chicken liver pate beautifully...as do the pickled ramps...perfect pairing of flavors. The gnocchi stood out among the pasta dishes...soft pillows dressed in a sweet and savory squash sauce with quince for a bit of sweet tartness...it was so good. Caccio e Pepe was perfect, as were the spaghetti and meatballs. We've had the pepperoni pizza many times...every time the spiceyness is a little surprising, but so good...and the way the pepperoni is slightly charred...amazing. This was my first time trying dessert at Tipo, and now I regret not having ordered it before. It was incredible! I may stop in just to have dessert at the bar....it was that good! We tried one of ice cream sundaes, and the apple crisp. The sundae was perfection....from the little dish it was served in, to the chopped bits of various accoutrements (Marconi almonds, and sweet little crunch candied pistachios), to the best cherry I've ever had, to the smooth creamy ice cream. The apple crisp was served in its own tiny wrought iron pot, hot, with cinnamon ice cream...also perfectly designed for exactly the right ratio of ice cream to crisp to apple. Service was perfect, ambiance is beautiful. It was already one of my favorite spots...this meal closes the deal...it's my fave.
This was the final restaurant of our trip to Maine, and it really made an impression. The service was top notch, and we had the option of indoor or outdoor seating. The atmosphere was wonderful. Almost a mix of classic and modern, great date night spot.The food blew me away. We split the marinated mushrooms, fried eggplant, and the rigatoni carbonara. The mushrooms were fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. They retained the correct texture and weren't soggy at all. The fried eggplant was great and was really brought together by the fresh cheese and balsamic drizzle. The carbonara was the crown jewel of the night. The seemingly homemade al dente rigatoni had great flavor and texture, and the guanciale was amazing. Interesting to see guanciale used in a restaurant over pancetta, but it was really good.I'll be back here for sure on my next trip to Portland.Parking: Parked down the block.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little restaurant outside of Portland, tables were a little close for my liking but service was good throughout the duration of dinner. We split a bottle of wine that we paid approximately $50 for and was really a $13 bottle of white wine. We started with the delicata squash wrapped in prosciutto which was my favorite thing all night and would highly recommend. We then split the Tipo pepperoni pizza (must add sweet Cherry peppers) and the Cacio e pepe. The pizza was very flavorful but the undercarriage was EXTREMELY floppy and our toppings dropped onto the plate every single bite which was frustrating. Secondly, the Cacio e pepe tasted like homemade craft mac n cheese and was extremely mid. Overall, I would recommend trying a different Italian place in the city before coming back here.
Outstanding pizza, calamari and service. Staff was excellent, as was the pepperoni pizza. Tasted like being back in Italy.
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The cauliflower dip was a hit at our table, and the server kindly brought us extra bread. The duck raviolo had a complex and satisfying blend of flavors, and while it wasn’t the most filling choice for the price, the richness in flavors (and aforementioned extra bread) made up for it
I loved it. This is one of the best pizzas I've had in Maine, and I'm very picky when it comes to my pies. The staff was wonderful. The wine selection was great, and I can't wait to come back when it's warmer out. I live, at max, 2 minutes away and I plan on making this a regular hangout!The fennel sausage pizza isn't in the recommended list, but that's absolutely what I would get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita
Food was very good. Service very good. Atmosphere lacking - uncomfortable seating, poor lighting, low fi music.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food and service was great but didn't like where my table was,too close to
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first visit and it did NOT disappoint! The food was soooo... delicious! We sat at the bar, which accommodates up to 15 people and provides a fun view of the pizza prep. My motivation to come here came from the #platesofportlandmaine Instagram account where they featured the Rigatoni Carbonara dish. We started off with some perfectly crafted negronis and went right to entrees. I had the super delish Rigatonie and my wife went with the Campanelle pasta, a delicious flavor bomb for the palette! We finished off with an awesome tiramisu and cappuccino. Couldn't recommend highly enough! We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flatbread, Tiramisu