We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
About
Seasonally inspired small plates with international flavors, craft cocktails, local beers and eclectic wines.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
International
FEATURES
Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
Reviews (1,039)
Filter reviews
1,023 results
Traveler rating
700
190
69
41
23
Traveler type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveler rating
700
190
69
41
23
Show reviews that mention
All reviews brunch suckling pig bone marrow key lime tart baja fish spicy beef salad cheese board blue fin tuna bread fries crab ravioli small plates bar downstairs open kitchen old port dishes
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Exceptional and knowledgeable staff who guided us on our choices of selections. The food was excellent

Date of visit: November 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed September 26, 2023

The place is very small, narrow and tight to navigate, tiny tables, no room for two tapas drinks and silverware. The portions were also tiny as well and grossly overpriced. The menu items descriptions were way too fancy and the food was so-so (average). Average...price for 2 oz tapas plate was between $18 and $26. It will set you back $120 (before tax and tips) for two people if you share a total of 5 tapas (5 oz of food for each) and no drinks... Would NOT recommend to anyone I care!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed September 20, 2023 via mobile

Food was absolutely phenomenal! It was one of those restaurants where everything you put in your mouth was amazing and you just wanted more. Cannot say enough about how incredible the food was! The staff was awesome also. Highly recommend!!!

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed September 9, 2023 via mobile

Mediocre cooks typically use too much salt, too much spice and too much sugar. This place is a perfect illustration. They also serve the worse foie gras I have ever tasted. The liver was nearly raw and not well prepared: I have had hundreds of...better foie gras. The chef should google the recipe for foie gras au torchon… Finally, the restaurant serves “tapas” style plates, which is just a gimmick to sell more food.More

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed September 8, 2023 via mobile

Absolutely amazing food, vibes and overall experience. Ask for Ted, he was a great server! Very knowledgeable, helpful and personable. Would definitely recommend!

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed August 9, 2023 via mobile

This is very Cosy tapas restaurant with great service. We shared five dishes between the two of us, wish was plenty and gave us the chance to try different things. We loved it.

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed August 3, 2023 via mobile

One of our favorite places for lunch. The cauliflower dish is one of the best! Great service, fun and entertaining (set at the bar to watch them prepare the small plates).

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 25, 2023 via mobile

Best burger since a long time! And wonderful small plates with very fresh products!! Great beers as well! Try it and you won’t be disappointed

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 21, 2023 via mobile

Fabulous! Can easily get a seat at the chefs bar. The food And service are fantastic! I popped in twice while I was in Porland. My absolute Favorite s in the small bite category was the beat salad and their curry plate the drinks were...fantastic as Well. This is a must do while in PortlandMore

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 13, 2023 via mobile

Amazing meal!! Run to this restaurant the next time you are in Portland. Everything was fantastic! Small plates so you get a little bit of everything. The beet salad and peeky toe crab with pancake were my faves. The skate was pretty fabulous too!!

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed July 5, 2023 via mobile

My wife and I made a day trip to Portland while staying at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport. We previously had dinner here pre-pandemic and decided to give it another try. We sat at the bar downstairs and was served by August who was accommodating and professional....Two of our dishes took longer than we expected and we asked August to cancel them so we could settle the check and get back on road to our hotel. August indicated that he needed his manager to do the transaction. When the manager, unfortunately I didn’t catch her name, finally arrived, she was hostile and clearly didn’t care about satisfying her customers. She should not be working in the service industry. We will not be back to this restaurant, nor will we recommend it to our friends.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed June 14, 2023

The food was good - but very expensive for what we received. The service was terrible. We had a party of 5 and were seated at a 4 -top. The hostess was indifferent and not wiling to sort it out even thought the restaurant was...half full. She mentioned that we booked with Resy, sorry. Nothing she would do. There was not enough room for our dishes, they did not clear so we had to put the dirty dishes on the window ledge. We waited 30 minutes before our wine and drinks were served. We spent more than $100 per person. I was embarrassed that I brought my clients here.More

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed June 8, 2023 via mobile

Fantastic!! If you are in Portland, Maine, this is one restaurant you need to try. The menu is full of amazingly creative and delicious small plates. This restaurant is truly a foodie’s dream.

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed May 12, 2023 via mobile

The best meal we had in Portland. In fact it was so good that we went twice. Great quality food. Fair prices. Inventive and diverse menu with interesting preparations. Excellent drink menu. Excellent service.

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed April 28, 2023

Lunch featured some truly innovative small plates. Our wait person was very helpful with suggestions, such as how much to order for two people. This was an amazing culinary experience, from start to finish.

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Hyatt Place Portland - Old Port
1,283 reviews
.08 km away
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
1,245 reviews
.13 km away
Portland Harbor Hotel
2,031 reviews
.13 km away
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
302 reviews
.29 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Gorgeous Gelato, Portland
1,378 reviews
.05 km away
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
421 reviews
.03 km away
Street and Co.
1,831 reviews
.03 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Old Port Candy
10 reviews
.03 km away
Gritty McDuff's
84 reviews
.04 km away
Shipwreck and Cargo
13 reviews
.04 km away
The Blazin' Ace
11 reviews
.05 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
Mickbonde
July 17, 2022|
Answer
Response from CultureVulture60657 | Reviewed this property |
I don't recall seeing outdoor seating. If you make a reservation, they offer a choice between table seating an bar seating, there's no option for outdoor seating offered. You could contact them and ask, however. I'm not... More
0
Votes
ettalynnday
April 6, 2018|
AnswerShow all 9 answers
Response from pritzlb2 | Reviewed this property |
I do not think this is a baby friendly place at all. Baby sitter for two hours.
2
Votes
Lindsay W
September 19, 2016|
AnswerShow all 6 answers
Response from Wendy H | Reviewed this property |
I don't believe they take reservations. You should contact them directly.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

Central Provisions, Portland - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Provisions

Central Provisions is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4