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  1. Leeward

    Italian

    Eat 88
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    Warm ochre walls, bookshelves stacked with dried flowers, and handmade pasta that regularly lands a James Beard nomination: this cozy Italian restaurant on Free Street is the kind of neighborhood spot that somehow becomes a national conversation. The chef's shapes and sauces pull from whatever local producers are doing well right now, and the wine program is its own reason to linger. Settle in and watch Portland's Arts District do its thing out the window.

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    The dishes from the writeups

    • Maine scallop crudo

      “For all of the other luscious dishes here (Maine scallop crudo with ginger and grapefruit, for one”

      Condé Nast Traveler

    • Chicken liver mousse

      “chicken liver mousse with bacon and chokeberry mostarda, for another), it’s the handmade pastas that steal the show.”

      Condé Nast Traveler

    • Beef and pork ragu Bolognese

      “Find respite from the notoriously windy section of Free Street at aptly named Leeward, where gorgeous plates of Maine scallop crudo and beef and pork ragu Bolognese have made this pasta haven a fast favorite.”

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    Address
    85 Free St, Portland, ME · Portland
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Today 5 PM to 9 PM
    • Wednesday 5 PM to 9 PM
    • Thursday 5 PM to 9 PM
    • Friday 5 PM to 9 PM
    • Saturday 5 PM to 9 PM
    • Sunday Not listed
    Phone
    +12078088623
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