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1. Isa Bistro ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Boda ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. David's Restaurant

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4. Diamond's Edge Restaurant

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5. Evo Kitchen and Bar

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6. Fore Street Restaurant

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7. Hugo's

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8. Ribollita

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9. Roma Cafe

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10. Sur Lie

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11. The Treehouse

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12. TIQA

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13. Union Restaurant

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay, Portland is packed with a variety of great options for romantic wining and dining. The Old Port waterfront is at the heart of the city and features busy working fishing wharves and gentrified warehouses with an array of shops and restaurants. The Western Promenade is a great spot to head to for spectacular river and mountain views, while the West End is a beautiful historic district full of beautifully preserved Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum.

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