We visited Portland for a getaway birthday from NH. Could not find anywhere in the touristy areas to accommodate a party of 8 for a birthday after Demillos wouldn’t pick up the phone for a week. But Tipo did. And it absolutely earned those five stars. Servers were on point but the kitchen is where Tipo really shines. Our party had the Spag & balls, bolognese, their potato bacon pizza and a pasta they call rye cavatelli, a pork ragu. All dishes where A+. Only knock I’d have is the calamari app was disappointing but otherwise Tipo knocked it out of the pahk like Teddy Ballgame.
Nice touch having heated seats for outdoor dining (adds to the outdoor atmosphere), as well as having a very traditional Italian drink, the Aperol Spritz.The service was very good, although we were surprised to receive our bowl of brussels (nice flavor) before the entrees and to be served serving spoons to eat the chewy cannoli. I have to say that I found the garlic bread focaccia to be a bit spongy and the seared scallop entree to be a bit meager, although tasty. Marinated mushrooms were picante.I am being somewhat critical based on the cost of everything. With higher prices, I expect higher quality . Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience.
We went there while visiting family. The best thing we had was the lobster fritters. The pasta dishes were good but expensive for what you got. The pizza was good. The so-called garlic bread was AWFUL. The drinks seemed to be $3-$5 more than they should be. I can's see us going back.
We had a great experience here. This is a neighborhood bistro, convenient to us in Deering center. Two delicious cocktails, a pizza, an appetizer and tiramisu for dessert. Reasonably priced, service was attentive, we will be back.
Great ingredients, poor execution, false prices on menu.My family came here for a casual Tuesday night dinner. The atmosphere was nice, and I liked the style of the place. I was ready for it to be a really special find. We were disappointed overall.I had spaghetti and meatballs. Spaghetti was cooked al dente to perfection, meatballs were tasty, and then they absolutely *drowned* the plate in sauce. Don't get me wrong, the sauce was good. But it took over the plate. There was so much that the spaghetti was literally swimming in it and then it was over the top of it as well. Not Italian style at all (which I don't care about but some might) but it was way too much. You couldn't avoid it. To be fair, they might pull back on the sauce and then the next guy would complain that there's not enough. But man, I'm telling you it was a TON.My wife had a very small and pricey $24 sausage pasta dish that was short on flavor (in her description) and skimped on meat. I didn't taste this dish so I won't go into it any further.My daughter had the New Yorker pizza. Again, so close to perfect, but ruined. The crust was incredible. The cheese and marinara was perfect. And then they dumped about 3 pounds of oregano on it. I'm an oregano fan, but be warned. It absolutely overwhelmed everything else. You could taste nothing but oregano. Take a look at the picture. Waaay too much of a good thing.Side note: This "craft soda" thing has to stop. You now pay $5 for a single 12oz drink, all in the name of a marginally better soda, nowhere worth the premium, and can't be refilled without another $5. Yes we all see what's going on here. Please stop.Finally, to top it all off, they have raised prices on things and haven't bothered to update their menu. So they'll just casually add the extra cost to your check. If you don't notice, you'll just pay it. Menu said $6, well now it's $8 when it's time to pay. Menu said $4, and that turned to $5 at bill time. Here's a thought....if you can't bother to update the menu, I'm thinking maybe you hold off on charging the customers until they know what they are paying. Picture of this attached as well.
We ordered two styles of Pasta and both were terrific. If you're a fan of salads order their large green, it was fantastic. Our order was pickup so we didn't experience dining in, but the staff who greeted and brought our order out were friendly and pleasant. We will be back.
Even though Tipo is off the well-worn path of many of Portland's best eateries, it's well worth the trip. The homemade pasta and pizza dough (which you can take home frozen!) was out of this world! And the service was impeccable! Highly recommend a visit the next time you are in Portland.
Great food and service! Lots of tasty small plate and drink options, but a little pricey. I really appreciate that they offer outside seating with propane heaters and heated seat cushions for some cozy winter outdoor dining. They take your temperature upon entering and all staff are wearing masks, which is great to see. I would definitely eat here again!
Great food and service! Lots of tasty small plate and drink options, but a little pricey. I really appreciate that they offer outside seating with propane heaters and heated seat cushions for some cozy winter outdoor dining. They take your temperature upon entering and all staff are wearing masks, which is great to see. I would definitely eat here again!
Fantastic consistent Italian fare with great service. I've made this a frequent stop whenever my wife is working late with my daughter. The pasta dishes in my opinion are among the best in town. I like the casual atmosphere and the great options for apps, entrees and after dinner digestiffs.