Tipo Restaurant

Went on a whim. Had the Thyme after thyme cocktail. Delicate and refreshing! The cauliflower dip is the bomb!!!!! Also had the white spinach pizza and the hubs had margarita with roasted mushrooms. Both were delicious and will definitely return. Our server was soooooo nice and well informed too. Free parking!

Such a lovely spot to have in the neighborhood! The server at the bar was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, walking me through different wine options and letting me taste a couple choices. Spaghetti and meatballs were the best I’ve had at a restaurant, and the garlic bread was the best thing imaginable to soak up the sauce. Nice, relaxed atmosphere to catch up with an old friend. Excited to go again!

Stopped here on an early weekday evening, and the place was hopping. Didn't have a reservation, but there was a spot at the bar, so I decided to give their pizza a try. While the overall experience wasn't mind-blowing, the pizza definitely hit the spot. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was satisfying and well-prepared.

The wood fired pizza 🍕 at Tipi is incredible!😋 I also enjoyed the cauliflower dip. Wait staff are very knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. They have a lovely patio. I endorse Tipo as a top-quality pizza restaurant!

We ordered to go. Food was hot and delicious. Ready on time. Fennel sausage pizza absolute smoke show! Dressing on the green salad was fantastic, yum! Highly recommend will be back!

Excellent! We had the house salad … like no house salad I’ve ever had! Lots of goodies, super tasty and the large was plenty for two! My hubby had rigatoni carbonara. I had the crab raviolini. We also ordered bread service ($7 was a bit high). Rigatoni carbonara was very tasty but extremely rich. He wished it would have been cut with an acid for balance. My ravolini was perfect in flavor and size. We sat at the bar (not our fave but we didn’t have a reso). Stools were NOT comfortable. Bar/waitress (Lora/Lori I’m pretty sure that’s her name) was friendly and solicitous to us. It was great to be in a neighborhood (and not in the Old Port). We’ve driven by the restaurant and never been inside … glad we did this time. We’ll be back!

Tipo is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Portland, Maine. It is located in the Back Cove neighborhood, just a short walk from the waterfront. The restaurant has a bright and airy interior, with a large open kitchen and plenty of natural light. The menu features a variety of Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and seasonal entrees. The food at Tipo is excellent. The pizzas are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection in the wood-fired oven. The pastas are also made fresh daily, and the sauces are flavorful and well-balanced. The entrees are hearty and satisfying, and the desserts are delicious. The service at Tipo is friendly and attentive. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and can make recommendations based on your preferences.

Tipo is great! They have a great menu and a wide selection of fresh Italian foods! It was very hard to choose what to get because everything just sounded so delicious on the menu! The arancini was the start of the show and the rye cavatelli was flavorful and absolutely delicious!!! The pizza was good, but not the absolute best I’ve had in Portland. Their sauce is thick and the crust is floppy—whereas I prefer a thinner sauce with a bit of a crisp. However, I’m happy I tried it but I would probably get a pasta next time! Tipo still deserves 4 stars as the food was good, the service was great and the atmosphere was comfortable. Some off-street parking, but plan for the street just in case. Reservations recommended!

We stopped by this sister spot to its big brother Central Provisions and we're so glad we did. It is a short drive over to the back cove and with reasonable street parking. The menu was straight forward but the two ladies at the neighboring table recommended the Burrata Peach salad so we tried it - delicious and sizable to share. I had the spaghetti and meatballs- it's so rarely on adult menus that my inner child mandated it. Delicious as well. Good sized portion. My wife took the appetizers for dinner route and loved her fried eggplant and broccoli al forno. She also sampled my pasta and gave it 2 thumbs up. The Negroni Promavera first, and the Chianti with the meals were spot on . The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual. We now have a new spot for Italian dining in Portland. We intend to revisit!

I'd definitely come back for the pizza, but probably not for the pasta. Tipo was lovely, but the ambiance felt a bit too casual for some of the prices they're charging. It was our first time, and we made a reservation thinking it would be a bit more upscale based on the menu and pricing we saw online. Don't get me wrong -- the place is super cute both inside and outside (the garden seating is adorable), but it felt more like a casual dinner spot. They also pack a lot of tables into the dining room, which gave it a slightly crowded vibe. We ordered the four-cheese pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, cavatelli, and campanelle pasta. The pizza was fantastic! We added prosciutto, and it was delicious. The pizzas definitely fit the vibe and are a good value. The pastas, however, were a bit underwhelming. The cavatelli, for instance, was over $30 and drowned in sauce, which made it too acidic and hard to taste the other ingredients. The portions are also pretty small for the price. The campanelle was decent but a little bland. The appetizers were a highlight, though. The peach crostini with stracciatella was amazing, and both the burrata salad and arancini were solid choices, although the burrata portion was a bit skimpy. Cocktail options were quite limited, and the cheapest bottle of red wine was over $50. The Negroni was good, but it lacked the bitterness of a traditional Negroni. Overall, if you go to Tipo with the right expectations -- knowing it's pricey for the portions and that it's more of a casual vibe -- you'll enjoy it. I'd definitely go back for the pizza!

Don't do kitchen love. Pay your staff. Passing on this place. Virtual signaling not appreciated. What is appreciated is a great meal, well-prepared, seasoned and executed. Like a resume reveal, the drama saved time and money.

We booked reservations through Resy online and it went smoothly, I've been here before, but decided to take my friends out for a nice dinner. Service was a little slow at first and it took us a while to put our order in but once we did, everything came out smoothly and quick. The drinks were good and the pizza were delicious. I recommend this place if anyone wants Italian! They have outside and inside tables.

Service was good, decent ambiance. We got take out, so not too much contact with service, or ambiance. We got the oxtail and bone marrow pizza and it was REALLY good. The bolognese was just ok-it's fresh made pasta and the texture was pretty dry but that would not be a dealbreaker for a return visit because that pizza was *chef's kiss*.

Went here last night for a dinner and we are glad we did. The place is nice and open with some solid outdoor seating options as well. Our waitress was the best and she was so friendly and helpful. To drink we got a peroni and a very yummy cocktail with ginger and tequila. We started the meal off with their roasted rhubarb crostini which was amazing! We felt like we were eating a rhubarb pie but in a good way. We fell in love with this small plate. We both got pizza as our main. One pepperoni and one New Yorker. Both were pretty good, great leoparding on the crust, great flavors, and even better dipping sauces you can choose from (we got the ranch and the spicy garlic butter). To finish we got their homemade orange creamsicle ice cream and the tiramisu. The ice cream was so creamy and the short bread that came with it was a nice touch. The tiramisu wasn't the best we've ever had but still decent. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here and will be coming back to try some of their homemade pasta we saw on the menu. Recommend it to anyone looking to have a nice evening with delicious food.

Wonderful food! Great service! Nice ambiance! We finally ate here and we weren't disappointed. We started off with a bottle of Copertino Riserva 2013 paired with the Mozzarella Arancini and the Tipo Pepperoni pizza. So good! For dinner we ordered the Rye Cavatelli and a Risotto dish (not sure about the name, sorry!). Food was good. The Rye Cavatelli had a lemon taste to it, which is interesting! We tried the raw milk strawberry ice cream, so good! Thankful to try a local neighborhood restaurant!

I have been wanting to try this place forever and finally got a reservation. Make sure to get a reservation because the tables fill up fast. There is a bar that is first come first serve so you can probably get in there but that was full all night as well. They also have a great outdoor space in the summer. The service was also very friendly. We got a few different things and everything was amazing. It's not traditional Italian but Italian with a twist. I got the bolognese and it wasn't a red sauce which was interesting but it was so good. We also got the appetizer of buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto and that was fantastic. My friend got the risotto and also really great but not traditional. I would love to try their pizzas. Overall there was so many things on the menu I would want to try. Not traditional Italian but that's why I really enjoyed it!

What a great spot. With indoor and outdoor seating you can't go wrong. A neighborhood hotspot. Enjoy a fine cocktail. My favorite is Thyme after Thyme. Fabulous! The menu is fantastic and appeals to all. The staff is so much fun. Love them.

The food at Tipo is outstanding. We had 4 appetizers, and 3 pastas and a pizza for dinner, plus 2 desserts. Every single dish was perfectly prepared. The app that stood out was the carrots al forno. Perfectly charred, dressed in so many flavors, something delicious to dip them in, and sprinkled with pistachios...they were amazing. The chicken liver crostini is a favorite of mine...I get it every time I go...it is amazing every time. The blood orange is so fragrant and cuts the richness of the chicken liver pate beautifully...as do the pickled ramps...perfect pairing of flavors. The gnocchi stood out among the pasta dishes...soft pillows dressed in a sweet and savory squash sauce with quince for a bit of sweet tartness...it was so good. Caccio e Pepe was perfect, as were the spaghetti and meatballs. We've had the pepperoni pizza many times...every time the spiceyness is a little surprising, but so good...and the way the pepperoni is slightly charred...amazing. This was my first time trying dessert at Tipo, and now I regret not having ordered it before. It was incredible! I may stop in just to have dessert at the bar....it was that good! We tried one of ice cream sundaes, and the apple crisp. The sundae was perfection....from the little dish it was served in, to the chopped bits of various accoutrements (Marconi almonds, and sweet little crunch candied pistachios), to the best cherry I've ever had, to the smooth creamy ice cream. The apple crisp was served in its own tiny wrought iron pot, hot, with cinnamon ice cream...also perfectly designed for exactly the right ratio of ice cream to crisp to apple. Service was perfect, ambiance is beautiful. It was already one of my favorite spots...this meal closes the deal...it's my fave.

Very nice atmosphere that offers excellent Italian food at a decent price. It was recommended by my friend . I had the carbonara and a side of garlic bread. It was pretty amazing. The portions were just right. Their cocktails are top notch! If you like bourbon, try the Italian Gentleman. We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation so if you're looking for a table, it's best to book. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back.

Amazing as always! One of the best kept secrets in Portland! Total gem and we will always make sure we stop at Tipo for dinner when in town.

Four of us went to Tipo tonight and were blown away at how great the atmosphere, food, and service were. We started with a couple of apps which were delish. You can't miss the shortrib app. Drink selections were good and the main entrees were just the right size and amazing. Desserts were spectacular. All home made pasta!! Don't miss this place. You will be well taken care of by the terrific staff.

Loved this local neighborhood restaurant. The food was great (pizza and salad) and the cocktails were unique and delicious!

We looked up many bucket list websites while on our trip in Maine. Tipo was highly rated on the "places to eat" list. We obviously had to try it! The ambience was quaint but a little noisy in my opinion for a rustic fine dining experience. The waitress was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive, helpful and pleasant. She went out of her way to give us dining suggestions as well as tips for our week here in Maine. I have to say, service like that is hard to come by! The food was speedy to come to our table. We decided on a few small plates to start. The aricini balls, meatballs and eggplant burrata. All of these plates were divine. As an italian myself, I tend to judge restaurants by the flavor and quality of their sauce. 7 out of 10 i must say! Thats a great score coming from me :-)! I ordered the rigatoni carbonara. It was delicious but tasted more like a caico e pepe with pancetta than a carbonara! My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs which he enjoyed. Portion size is small, so be sure if you have an appetite to order small plates with your meal. We had the house made gelato (pistachio) which was killer. Tiramisu also 20 out of 10! I highly recommend Tipo! Definitely a must taste while in Portland Maine!

Cute little restaurant outside of Portland, tables were a little close for my liking but service was good throughout the duration of dinner. We split a bottle of wine that we paid approximately $50 for and was really a $13 bottle of white wine. We started with the delicata squash wrapped in prosciutto which was my favorite thing all night and would highly recommend. We then split the Tipo pepperoni pizza (must add sweet Cherry peppers) and the Cacio e pepe. The pizza was very flavorful but the undercarriage was EXTREMELY floppy and our toppings dropped onto the plate every single bite which was frustrating. Secondly, the Cacio e pepe tasted like homemade craft mac n cheese and was extremely mid. Overall, I would recommend trying a different Italian place in the city before coming back here.

Service was great; very attentive staff, food was amazing. Homemade pasta and ice cream. Great atmosphere and looking forward to sitting in the outdoor space when it's warmer. Would definitely recommend and go again. So, so good!

Saturday night 4 of us went to Tipos for the first time. For appetizers, we had citrus salad, beef carpaccio, prosciutto di parma. it was all very good and was shareable. The garlic bread was very good and very soft bread. there were 8 slices. Two of us had Pasta, carbonara, campanella. I found carbonara too salty and I guess I don't like Al dente for pasta. I would have like the pasta cooked a little more. The pizza was New Yorker and Tipo pepperoni. My husband said the pepperoni was very spicy. we also had desert Tiramisu, pistachio ice cream and collani. they were all very good. The wait person was very good. Menu is limited for entrees to pasta and pizza

Trip number...lost count. New season, new menu. Delicious May 2022 Had a wide variety of items. All so very good. Wasn't a fan of the wings as they blew me away with their hotness. Happy indoor dining is back always enjoy sitting at the bar watching the "show".

Nice ambience. Waitress would not put in our appetizer order while we were deciding on mains. Skimpy on pizza toppings and the spread on the chicken liver mousse crostini. There may have been 1Tablespoon of ricotta on the spinach pizza-and it was on the menu at $18, but on the bill at $20!

Outstanding pizza, calamari and service. Staff was excellent, as was the pepperoni pizza. Tasted like being back in Italy.

Meh. Used to love this place but lately not as much. Small portions and kind of overpriced (also the spinach pizza was supposed to be $18 per the menu but they overcharged $20 on the bill). Absolutely amazing orange olive oil cake for dessert (was a special/not on their regular dessert menu - wish it was because that alone would be worth coming back for!).

Best food & best cocktail I've had in a looong time! Our server was excellent and the whole experience was exceptional in every way which made for a memorable night for all! Thank you! Can't wait to go back!

Tipo is AMAZZZZING!!! We had been once before a while back when it was in a construction zone. And recently went. We sat at the bar. And a couple of gentleman ended up sitting next to us as well. Which was great, because we ended up sharing food, allowing us to taste more than we had personally ordered. We got the prosciutto appetizer which was so good! My bf got the Rye Cavatelli, and I got the spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce for both of those was perfection!!! Both entrees were extremely good. Can't remember everything we tried from the people next to us, but do remember the flat bread. Also really enjoyed the esthetic, and j loved the white marble bar top. Which was also very good! I unfortunately deleted my pictures, so no photos to share for this review.

We stopped in after shopping in portland and freeport for the day for dinner. happy hour was a great surprise since we don't have that in mass! we got the white wine and prosseco, crispy brussel sprouts with pancetta and margarita pizza. everything was absolutely delicious! we're still talking about how delicious everything was. super nice and friendly staff. give them a try!!

Tipo has really grown on me over the years. For one, it might sneakily be one of the best happy hours in the city. Every day that the restaurant is open (including Saturdays!) happy hour runs from 4-6 pm. Aperol spritz's and Sangria's are $7, with additional great deals on Prosecco and local beers. The restaurant also likely has the best pizza outside of the Old Port. And yes, I realize there is an Otto one street over. The remaining menu consists of small plates and pastas. The small plates have improved significantly over time, with the "small" green salad ($10, and huge), Burrata ($16) and chicken liver mousse crostini ($9) being my favorites so far. Portions are generous for sharing. While the pastas are delicious, the size is disappointing for the $21-$28 prices. Come before 6 pm, drink for cheap, and split a pizza and a small plate. This will quickly be one of your favorite off-peninsula stops.

My love of Tipo has decreased since I ordered it through 2DineIn to be delivered. The arancini was just - bitter? It just wasn't delicious to me. I think I've been spoiled by Lazzari's suppli, which is pretty much a much more delicious version of this. It was not very good at all. I got the margherita pizza and added mushrooms - adding mushrooms cost $3, and there were barely any on there. The pizza arrived soggy and not appetizing. Maybe takeout/delivery just isn't their thing. Oh well. At least I learned.

Cute neighborhood setting with Old Port level quality, without the hassle of street parking. We made a reservation, as suggested, but it wasn't busy at There's no fountain soda here, which I found as odd for a place that does have liquor. If you want a drink, it's best to pick from their speciality menu because they can't make common drinks such as rum and coke. Each of the four of us ordered a different beverage and none of us ordered another. They just weren't great concoctions. The portion sizes on the snacks and plates were underwhelming (specifically the calamari, the arancini and the smoke pork crostini). I was couldn't decide between the pasta or the pizza so I said the heck with it and got both, figuring leftovers are always a good thing. The seasonal pasta dish that included fiddleheads in it ( I forget the name!) was delicious. I also enjoyed my "Spring" pizza. If tossing and prepping it in front of you wasn't proof enough, you can tell from taste alone that the dough is fresh and cooked in a brick oven. If I went again, I'd stick with ordering the main meals, no apps or mixed drinks to get the most bang for my buck BUT everything was delicious so I can't knock them in the flavor category-- for food.

Wasn't going to write this review because we want to keep it our little neighborhood secret, but it's too good to not sing praises. Pizza is just like what you get in Italy (and I worked as a chef for a summer in a restaurant in Umbria), and the spaghetti with meatballs, while simple, is perfect. The other pastas are always good, but for me slightly off the mark compared to the dishes mentioned above. The Rotolo was the secret started/small plate that was my highlight of the meal until they took it off the menu (because it wasn't describe well so people didn't order it). Always a little different, always delicious, but my personal favorite was the porchetta version that kicked it off. Perfect patio (with heated seats) + perfect pizza = perfect win, always.

Loved everything about Tipo! Great service, great atmosphere, delicious drinks, and mouthwatering food!! I can't wait to come back and try even more things off their great menu. Definitely a gem in Portland!!!

You know that feeling when you found your new favorite dress, drink, or friend? Well, boys and girls... I have found my new favorite restaurant. What started off as simply driving by this restaurant several times turned into a quest for the perfect aperol spritz. Lo and behold I stumbled upon the happy hour menu at Tipo. From 4 to 6 PM Monday through Friday they offer $6 drinks, $5 snacks and $8 plates. I have ordered several items... mozzarella arancini balls, which are crispy, smooth and indulgent. The homemade mozzarella which was beautifully plated but my least favorite. The marinated olives were perfect not overly oily or vinegary, even my one year old was licking her chomps for them. The margarita pizza with extra sauce on the side for dipping is a must. It's cheesy, sweet, crunchy heaven. I have had a lot of good pizza in my life but this pizza takes the cake ringing in at eight dollars!!!!!! Do yourself a favor and visit this clean, sleek, beautiful restaurant and try not to enjoy yourself to much, I promise it will it be difficult!

Great out of the way spot! Excellent food. Service was attentive even though when I made reservations they said they were short staffed. Cool indoor/outdoor ambiance. Pizza dough tastes fresh and delicious, though it is Neapolitan which is not everyone's cup of tea, including mine. Our server was quick to mention it ahead of time so it was no surprise and it arrived. Clean plates club with two tapas, a pasta dish, and a pizza! Definitely coming back.

Delicious food! Staff is really great, very professional and welcoming. They gave my brother the wrong pizza by accident, but immediately fixed it! Made one and brought it right over. We appreciated the covid protocols as well. Will definitely be back!

11/10 amazing atmosphere, food, service and food/wine recommendations by Emily our server. I have the cauliflower dip with pita (best pita I have ever had) also got the garlic bread and arancini's all spectacular. We got three pizzas to split for dinner buffalo mozzarella and two margs also very good. I will be coming again next time I am In the area and would recommend to anyone coming to Portland!

The food is always perfect. The staff are beyond friendly, and the drinks are perfect on a Friday afternoon. We bring friends here when visiting. Everyone we bring is pleasantly surprised with how good their meal is. 5 starts!

Five of us attended breakfast one night. Was a Wednesday night. Not that busy. The waitress and servers were awesome. We had several appetizers including beet salad and chicken wings. Everything was great. We had a couple bottles of wine that were recommended. Also very good. We had an assortment of meals including pasta and soups. My homemade pasta was amazing. I would definitely turn and you should too.

Flavorful Italian food made with care. We enjoyed pizza, pasta and salad and homemade mozzarella with figs. Nice combos with different textures. Salad was a big overdressed so very salty but all in all a good experience eating alfresco with the dog.

I took my partner here for a casual birthday celebration. I made the reservation online and added a note that it was his birthday. The dessert came out with the candle on top and the boy was happy! I really appreciate the attention that they gave us. I would describe the food as modern American. It has the vibe of a neighborhood restaurant but that doesn't compromise the level of sophistication of the food without any wait or reservation hassle. High recommend to check out!

This neighborhood needs something like this. It can either. be a place to sit at the bar and split a pizza or a place to have a an upscale dinner. The service was great as well.

Definitely one of the best restaurants in the Portland area. We had the scallop ceviche special, spring salad, cauliflower dip and three pastas, and everything was amazing. Pasta was done perfectly al dente. Service was great and atmosphere and is very laid back. The pizza oven warmed us up on a cold winter night. Will definitely be back many times!

This was my first time here at tipo! Came in for lunch and realized they also offered brunch on Saturdays 11-3pm. Started off with a prosecco and half dozen oysters which came with a prosecco mignonette and caper mignonette. I enjoyed the prosecco over the caper. Next up was the Arinicini which was served on a nice Smokey tomato sauce which has some heat. The Arincini itself had a nice crunch on the outside and creamy risotto. For an element of freshness, there was some crunchy ridiccio and fennel slaw? My favorite of the afternoon. Next up was the carbonara which had a light hint if lemon zest which tasted well with the poached egg. The guanchalle was juicy and crisp. Lastly, the potato hash accompanied with fresh made sourdough with drizzled olive oil and Italian herbs yummm I love their bread! Great place for sharing small plates.

I LOVE TIPO. You can really taste that all the food served here is made from fresh, quality ingredients. The flavor combinations in each dish are fantastic. I tried to the hand pulled mozzarella appetizer and I was licking the sweet pesto sauce off the plate once I was done because I couldn't get enough. Highly recommend trying that for an appetizer if you like savory and sweet flavors together + if you are looking for a lighter/refreshing appetizer. For entrees, I went with the Prosciutto di Parma pizza and was not disappointed: meaning I STUFFED my face with every bite I could get: very fresh and tasty. The caramelized onions added a unique sweet taste that made the whole dish come together in harmony. My sister had the Garganelli pasta - very delicious but a rather small portion size for the price. Nonetheless I assure you everything here is delicious no matter what you get - awesome variety of entrees + the perfect amount so that you are not overwhelmed with options. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

My husband and I were heading home on a Friday night around 8 and decided to seek out dessert. Unable to come up with anything interesting, we drove past Tipo, decided WTH, and walked in. The staff was friendly and really ok with us "just" stopping in for dessert. Once we checked out the menu, we realized they only offered three dessert choices. Problem? Not at all, we selected two from the list of three and they were both FANTASTIC! 1. Three light and airy zeppole, served with a whipped ricotta. 2. A deconstructed lemon semifreddo with olive oil cake chunks. While they were both great, the zeppole was over the top excellent, like in an, I-have-to-come-back-right-away-to-eat-this-again kind of way. We both ordered americano coffees which were fresh brewed. While lingering over coffee, I asked to see their brunch menu. It was this: WOOD OVEN BRIOCHE CINNAMON BUN walnuts, currants, icing That caused me to return two days later for brunch... For brunch, we started with the cinnamon bun, and also ordered the short rib hash and a margherita pizza. The cinnamon bun was really special and constructed in a different way than I had ever had. We shared it, but could easily have eaten a whole one each. The short rib hash was very good, topped with an egg and two toast points. While I LOVED it, I do wish that it had the option of another egg. The Margherita pizza was fresh and delicious and a great size to share. I loved the relaxed vibe of Tipo, a relaxed atmosphere that serves elevated food. I just read about their happy hour! Going back ASAP!

Absolutely love Tipo and it's not just because it's walking distance to my home (though that helps!) Excellent pizza. The rye cavatelli is my absolute favorite though comes with a hefty price tag (definitely worth it when you want to splurge.) The spaghetti and meatballs is also excellent and a little more cost effective. Rotating crispy potatoes are the perfect snack. Go-to cocktails include the aperol spritz and the bold, never-watered-down sangria. The only recent bummer is that they dropped their complimentary bread and their previously wonderful happy hour menu (they still have happy hour deals but they aren't as good IMO.) Hoping this is temporary to catch up on losses during the pandemic. Either way, we will continue supporting this fantastic restaurant!

Tipo is a gem. Every meal we'll prepared, great service, seriously I cannot say enough about how much they get everything right.

I have been meaning to come here ever since it opened. Finally made it and I was not disappointed. Came little after 4pm right after they had opened and was seated right away. Our waitress was very present and attentive. We had the lamb sausage pizza with feta cheese and arugula and the prosciutto pizza. Lamb sausage was very different from other sausage pizzas that I have had. You could taste the lamb flavor and arugula gave it a fresh taste to it. Different and I loved it. The prosciutto pizza was equally as good. I loved that it was a thin crust and was not greasy. But most importantly had some fresh ingredients incorporated in it. They have happy hour from 4pm to 6pm but only at the bar. Not sure why it's not for everybody especially if you have a big party. But either way we had a great time!

Came here for a later than normal dinner and was able to get right in. The restaurant was clean and quiet. We ordered Asperol spritzers, the pear crostini, and the bacon Brussel sprouts to start. Then we split a margherita pizza. It was too much for us to finish but we left happy and full.

Incredible food. It's small plates so order multiple things and share. Great service, including our server speaking French to a Canadian family next to us. Drinks are delicious as well.

I've been in Portland for 9 days, and have hit up every pizza joint I could find. I wish I came here the first day, as my search for the best pizza in Portland would've ended then. Tipo, simply put, is legit. At any wood or coal fired spot, the margherita is the benchmark for which to judge the pizza as it illuminates the base ingredients that are used across most of the other pizzas... There's no hiding behind a hodgepodge of ingredients. Tipo knocked their margherita out of the park. The mozzarella is house made and perfectly salted with a nice firmness... I also had the fresh mozzarella preparation in order to scope it in it's unadulterated form, which was amazing. The tomato sauce is tangy and seasoned wonderfully. They're crust is napoletana-esque with a more open crumb structure that is sightly more firm, but still soft with an easy chew. You can tell this dough was very high hydration with no other crap in it like oil and or sugar Just flour, water, yeast, and salt... AKA the right way. They definitely cold proof this dough for at least 12 hours, and I'm not sure, but wouldn't be surprised if they used some natural leavening in it. The cook on the crust was dead on, with Leopard spotting underneath and wonderful char scattered across the cornicione. They also sprinkled a little parmigiano reggiano along with the fresh basil after it came out of the oven, giving the pie a little more umami that popped out sporadically. This was just a great pizza and clearly gut punches everything else I have had in Portland regarding ingredients, execution, and flavor. No contest. Besides the pizza, the rest of the menu looks incredible, containing chef inspired dishes ranging from pastas, antipasto dishes, full plates, charcuterie, and desserts that draw from seasonal local ingredients as well as classic Italian inspiration. As I stated above, the fresh mozzarella preparation was incredible, with figs, a pistachio pesto, and a tangerine based gastrique... Simple, bold flavors, just amazing. My wife ordered the spaghetti carbonara, which was a bit of creamier rendition, that tasted wonderful. The portion size was just right, allowing you to enjoy an appetizer along with your entree. The menu is also very affordable considering the quality of the food and how much other restaurants around Portland charge. Tipo might be there best value in all of Portland. They also have a kids menu with a cheese pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, and spaghetti and butter with cheese... This made my life so much easier, as I had my son in tow, who is a very picky little bugger. Ordered him a spaghetti and butter (no cheese), and he was in heaven, eating the entire plate in no time. They were very accommodating in regards to making sure my son was happy which really goes a long way with me as any parent will understand. The booze selection is good, with a great wine list, craft cocktails, and a smaller, but we'll curated tap as well as some bottles. The location is in a neighborhood tucked away from the touristy part of Portland, giving you a nice calm reprieve from that madness. The decor is modern and sparse, creating a nice open environment. They have a lovely patio as well. The oven is all brick, resembling a classic bread oven you would see from an early 20th century bakery, not one of these mail order metal ovens you see at most places. The servers and hostess were welcoming, very polite, and attentive which synergized with the food into an unforgettable experience. The bottom line: Go here and enjoy. You won't be disappointed.