A hole in the wall, cozy Italian restaurant that I didn’t know existed in Saco! We had dinner with friends and traditions and had such a blast. The staff was incredible — we were running late and arrived right before they closed, and they didn’t turn us away. We enjoyed our meal and were the last ones dining; they didn’t make us feel rushed. The staff really was incredible.
The food was great! Their American-Italian menu had it all: baked ziti, lemon pasta, meats and fish, pretty much everything. We ate family-style and shared the food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The lemon pasta with grilled chicken was hands down my favorite! Also, they had plenty of affordable wines. We got a good Chianti bottle for a little over $30.
Traditions is a no-frills Italian joint, and that’s precisely what we loved about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Lippa
Sensational. The place is packed with what appears to be many local people on a Tuesday night. Come early so you won’t have to wait. My wife had the lemon vitale; a lemon, caper veal dish. My wife raved about her dish. I agreed it was sensational. My dish of eggplant Parmesan was huge. I had enough left over for a full dinner on Wednesday night.. Thank you Traditions for being so close to home.
I had eggplant Parmesan with a side of sausage. By far the best ever eggplant Parmesan & homemade sausage.
Let me repeat myself the best ever eggplant Parmesan & homemade sausages I’ve ever had in 72 years.🏆😘
Warm and friendly welcome to this old school Italian restaurant filled with locals. Parking is tricky so make sure you don’t go in the back lot. Delicious red sauce so best to stick with the classic dishes. I made the mistake of ordering a chicken Caesar salad which was basically a side salad with a few strips of chewy chicken for $19. Chicken parm was good.nice selection of Italian wine by the glass
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Robert Quinlan
Little small, little noisy, great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
victumshot21g
Always our go to for authentic Italian food! Food is always great, service is top notch. Highly recommended. Get there early because it becomes busy quick, but is well worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uchizi Phakati
Traditions Italian Restaurant is hands-down one of the best dining experiences in the area. The warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. Cozy lighting, rustic decor, and the soft hum of Italian music created the kind of ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours.
The SALSA GUSTUSA is absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender seafood simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with just the right balance of herbs, peppers, and onions. It tasted like something straight out of a family kitchen in the heart of Italy. You can tell this dish is made with love and tradition.
Equally impressive was the service. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. Our server gave thoughtful recommendations and made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table.
Traditions isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just craving a soul-satisfying Italian meal, this place should be at the top of your list. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lyn Alleborn
Very welcoming, friendly, fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob West
First time at Traditions tonight and will be back. Food was delicious, salmon and brussel sprouts. Our server Lauren was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Ebner
We wanted to go somewhere special for our anniversary. This place nailed it! Absolutely delicious! We enjoyed drinks, appetizers, main course and of course tiramasu! Outstanding service and atmosphere! We are making Traditions our new special occasion go to place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Tiramisu, Scampis and Grilled Chicken Diavola
Very small quaint mom and pop true Italian ! Well definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Boudreau
If you are looking for a cozy authentic Italian restaurant this is the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justina Marcisso
Jackie is a power house!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KC Glenn
Great food and a nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Julia Curlew
There are so few good affordable traditional Italian food in our area. Traditions is the best. Not only is the food good but they have affordable options as well as delicious specials. It has an old world charm. Don't expect modern decor.
A hole in the wall, cozy Italian restaurant that I didn’t know existed in Saco! We had dinner with friends and traditions and had such a blast. The staff was incredible — we were running late and arrived right before they closed, and they didn’t turn us away. We enjoyed our meal and were the last ones dining; they didn’t make us feel rushed. The staff really was incredible.
The food was great! Their American-Italian menu had it all: baked ziti, lemon pasta, meats and fish, pretty much everything. We ate family-style and shared the food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The lemon pasta with grilled chicken was hands down my favorite! Also, they had plenty of affordable wines. We got a good Chianti bottle for a little over $30.
Traditions is a no-frills Italian joint, and that’s precisely what we loved about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sensational. The place is packed with what appears to be many local people on a Tuesday night.
Come early so you won’t have to wait.
My wife had the lemon vitale; a lemon, caper veal dish. My wife raved about her dish. I agreed it was sensational.
My dish of eggplant Parmesan was huge. I had enough left over for a full dinner on Wednesday night..
Thank you Traditions for being so close to home.
I had eggplant Parmesan with a side of sausage.
By far the best ever eggplant Parmesan & homemade sausage.
Let me repeat myself the best ever eggplant Parmesan & homemade sausages I’ve ever had in 72 years.🏆😘
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Limone
Warm and friendly welcome to this old school Italian restaurant filled with locals. Parking is tricky so make sure you don’t go in the back lot. Delicious red sauce so best to stick with the classic dishes. I made the mistake of ordering a chicken Caesar salad which was basically a side salad with a few strips of chewy chicken for $19. Chicken parm was good.nice selection of Italian wine by the glass
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Little small, little noisy, great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always our go to for authentic Italian food! Food is always great, service is top notch. Highly recommended. Get there early because it becomes busy quick, but is well worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Traditions Italian Restaurant is hands-down one of the best dining experiences in the area. The warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. Cozy lighting, rustic decor, and the soft hum of Italian music created the kind of ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours.
The SALSA GUSTUSA is absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender seafood simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with just the right balance of herbs, peppers, and onions. It tasted like something straight out of a family kitchen in the heart of Italy. You can tell this dish is made with love and tradition.
Equally impressive was the service. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. Our server gave thoughtful recommendations and made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table.
Traditions isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just craving a soul-satisfying Italian meal, this place should be at the top of your list. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very welcoming, friendly, fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at Traditions tonight and will be back. Food was delicious, salmon and brussel sprouts. Our server Lauren was exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We wanted to go somewhere special for our anniversary. This place nailed it! Absolutely delicious! We enjoyed drinks, appetizers, main course and of course tiramasu! Outstanding service and atmosphere! We are making Traditions our new special occasion go to place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Tiramisu, Scampis and Grilled Chicken Diavola
Excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Very small quaint mom and pop true Italian ! Well definitely go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are looking for a cozy authentic Italian restaurant this is the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackie is a power house!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and a nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
There are so few good affordable traditional Italian food in our area. Traditions is the best. Not only is the food good but they have affordable options as well as delicious specials. It has an old world charm. Don't expect modern decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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