The owner
The owner
The person who started it all.
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Italian
Family-run Italian cooking in Portland since 1960. Maria’s Ristorante serves Napolitano family recipes at its Congress Street restaurant and sells its house-made sauces to take home.
The room. The details. The feeling.
Three people. One place.
The owner
The person who started it all.
Front of house
The welcome, the room, the hospitality.
In the kitchen
The person behind what lands on your plate.
Restaurant teams can request complimentary headshots for these three roles when claiming their profile.
Know before you go
Ask the team about the dining room, outdoor seating, and the feel of an evening here.
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A little closer
A space for the restaurant’s film: the room, the people, and the rhythm of service.
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Reservations are taken by phone. Call Maria’s directly to reserve a table.
Tuesday–Friday lunch 11:30am–2pm and dinner from 4:30pm; Saturday–Sunday dinner from 4pm. Closing times and Monday service are not specified; confirm directly.
Restaurant source · checked 2026-10-14