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Delicious Polpette with house made Marinara  - Porcelli's, Bar Harbor, ME

Porcelli's

4.2
4.2
69 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Ciao, benvenuto and welcome to Porcelli’s, located in the heart of Bar Harbor's scenic waterfront district. Indulge in traditional Italian cuisine and delicious curated cocktails and hand picked fine Italian wines. Come for our fresh antipasti, handmade pasta, and one of a kind Florentine steaks. Relax on our outdoor patio, cozy dining room, or reserve our private space upstairs for intimate gatherings, all while taking in the sites and scenes of our historic island, a short distance from Acadia. Come and share your island adventures with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 288-0447
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Bar Harbor
  • Cross Street
    Between Pleasant street and Edgewood street, across from Center street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    .04 miles from Island Explorer Transportation Service
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Coast

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porcelli's is a delightful dining gem in Bar Harbor, praised for its "impeccable service" and "wonderful" atmosphere. Guests rave about standout dishes like the osso buco and "cacio e pepe," while homemade pasta options and inventive desserts, such as the lemon olive cake, also impress. An extensive wine list complements the menu, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.

69 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  2. Clifford

    VIP

    Portland

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    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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  3. Susanne

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Tom

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    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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  5. Kathryn

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    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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  6. Regina

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    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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  7. Tony

    VIP

    Seattle

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    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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  8. alex

    VIP

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    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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  9. Steve

    Tahoe

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    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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  10. stephen

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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FAQs

Porcelli's is rated 4.2 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for Porcelli's

321 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1641

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Pleasant street and Edgewood street, across from Center street
  • Area
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    .04 miles from Island Explorer Transportation Service
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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