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The Corner Room

4.6 (1056)
$31 to $50
Italian
110 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101

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The Corner Room

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Portland

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Established at the top of Portland's Old Port since 2009, The Corner Room offers guests a convival & socialable atmosphere with exceptional service. A gathering spot where friends & families can share a snack or a meal. Enjoy seating at the taps, antipasti bar, or table service -all with views of the open kitchen.
Head Chef Greg Wilson & Sous Chef Jason Macguire create staple dishes using local & Italian ingrediants with authentic techniques. The menu is pleasingly varied. Delight in the Bruschetta, Verduras, Procsciutto & Greens Pizza or Fettucini Bolognese to name a few - all served with a well rounded wine, spirit, & beer selection. Founded By Chef/Owner Harding Lee Smith, The Corner Room, is part of "The Rooms" Restaurant Group.
Parties of 5 or more & guests with any questions are asked to call (207) 879 4747 during regular buisness hours & we will be happy to assist you. Please note that tables will be held for 10 minutes after reservation time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Harding Smith
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Federal Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Corner Room.

4.6

4.6
(1056)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Maine

    Healthy

  • Portland / Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Corner Room delights with "fantastic food" and "friendly service." Known for its "lovely wine selection" and "delicious homemade pasta," it offers a cozy dining experience. Although some mention noise levels and temperature, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "top-notch dishes" like chicken parm and mussels, making it a favorite in Portland.
1,056 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Boise2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely wine selection! The small plate pasta were insanely delicious! We enjoyed the entire dinner experience!

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  2. Michael

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at Chef’s Table and was very enjoyable. Food, service and atmosphere top notch!

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  3. Kathy Gold

    Greater Boston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are always spot on. One of our go to places when visiting Portland

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  4. Dennis

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, especially the chopped salad. Service was excellent. As usual, we loved our dining experience at the Corner Room.

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  5. Dina

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Birthday experience, though pricey. Everything was delectable, and the service was friendly.

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  6. KellyJ

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server, food was very good. Fast service and a good value. Only complaint was temperature was very cold inside restaurant and they had fans on throughout.

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  7. Judy Gold

    Chicago171 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitstaff! The pesto pasta, garlic bread and caprese salad were all delicious !

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  8. jennifer Gold

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and cozy! We will return for sure! The mussels were our favorite dish!

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  9. Jay Gold

    Greater Boston122 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu was top shelf with excellent selections that we loved.

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  10. Jenny Gold

    New York City78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Having read the reviews we were expecting better. We were early so seated at the bar to wait for our table (which was empty). Getting a drink took 20 mins. Once we ordered the wrong app was delivered (server apologised for her mistake). We ordered a carafe of wine which took so long to come we thought we’d be finished dinner. Overall food was ok but not the experience that we were expecting given the glowing reviews. Oh and the dining room was freezing cold and we went home with clothes and hair smelling heavily of fried food!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Harding Smith
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Cross street
    Federal Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro 1 Top of Exchange Street/City Hall
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Corner Room posts: Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm; Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Yes, The Corner Room is often recommended for a casual date night or anniversary, with many guests praising its cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

Expect generous portions, guests frequently describe dishes as large, huge or massive, with several noting they took leftovers home.

For families with young children, yes, staff will set up a high chair (guests report a clean high chair being placed at their table).

For the lively bar scene, aim for Tuesday through Saturday, Happy Hour runs Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm and guests often praise the popular happy-hour vibe.

The Corner Room feels cozy and inviting with an open kitchen and seating at the taps or antipasti bar, though guests note dim lighting and a lively, sometimes noisy dining room.

Yes, guests report outdoor seating is available and enjoyable, with at least one reviewer noting they sat in the outdoor seating area and liked it during happy hour.

Yes, for parties of five or more and any questions (including requests) the restaurant asks guests to call (207) 879 4747 during regular business hours and they will assist you.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests treat the Corner Room as a place to dress up a touch for celebrations like anniversaries.

The Corner Room’s happy hour (Tue–Sat, 4–6 pm) is a great pick, popular at the bar for value and a lively scene; if you need to catch a show, an early dinner around 5–5:30 pm has worked well for guests.

Yes, families are welcomed: the restaurant describes itself as a gathering spot for friends and families, and guests report staff provided a clean high chair and that children enjoyed their pasta side.

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A photo of The Corner Room restaurant

The Corner Room

4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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