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Magissa Interior - Magissa, Portland, ME

Magissa

4.6
4.6
69 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
A taverna style Greek restaurant combining traditional preparations with local ingredients to create dishes that are authentically Greek and uniquely Portland, Maine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    New at Magissa – we're now offering a Greek inspired brunch menu! Doors open at 10am, with last seating at 1:45pm. Filos se filo!
    Brunch Photo
  • Lamb Burger Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    We're offering a special deal on Mondays. Enjoy a lamb burger and fries with your choice of Miller High Life or Ouzo for $20
    Lamb Burger Mondays Photo
  • Moussaka Sundays

    Multiple dates available
    Every Sunday we offer Moussaka as a way to celebrate tradition. Each household recipe is highly coveted and passed down through generations in Greece. We couldn't be more honored to share this special recipe from our Yiayia and Pappou with you.
    Moussaka Sundays Photo

What 69 people are saying

Magissa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Kid-friendly

  • Maine

    Healthy

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Portland

    Good for groups

  • Greater Portland

    Healthy

  • Greater Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magissa offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "wonderful service" in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu features well-executed Greek and Mediterranean dishes, with standout items like the moussaka and gyros. Friendly, attentive staff and reasonable prices make it a "highly recommended" spot in Portland.

69 Reviews
  1. Larry VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attractive restaurant with a great and unusual brunch menu…and you can actually reserve a table, at least for now.

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  2. XXXX5 VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Portland restaurants. Great food. Wonderful service. Nice vibe.

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  3. Brian

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. Overall. Our servers were excellent, food was great. The food was so well prepared and delicious. Drinks were done well. The place was not overly loud nor was it too quiet. Overall an excellent experience.

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  4. PWMfoodie

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding intro to new face in old space. Big improvement on predecessors in feeling of welcoming ease, with ample seating but not crowded. Love having well-executed Greek / Med options in town. Varied menu with reasonable prices. Good people watching in buzzy Bayside.

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  5. Mike

    Maine8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Marissa. Both service and food were very good. I plan to go back

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  6. Moe

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very well made. My wife and daughter had been to Greece and both said the food was as good as they had in their trip. The atmosphere was bright and cheery. Staff attentive and friendly. Would go again, it was a very nice time

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  7. Kathryn

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have had both dinner and brunch at Magissa, and both were outstanding!! The delicious food, the friendly service, and the cocktails! Love it!!

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  8. Rob VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess set the tone for dinner tonight. Was excited and then we got seated in the worst spot next to the door and hostess where everyone walks in. Nothing like trying to enjoy your meal with the freezing wind coming through every few minutes. When we sat down I asked if we could switch to the open table in the middle of the restaurant away from the door. This request was denied swiftly because she said the system would be too messed up if she were to switch us to a different table. Right, the people that have reservations after us will get their prime choice of seating. She could have just said I don’t know how to change seats but let me get my manager to see if they can help out. Server was nice, a little more training on the menu is still necessary as some of our questions about the menu were not answered. Finally, the gyro I had would have been great if there was more than 4 little chunks of lamb. I just felt like I was eating tzatziki and bread, very disappointing. The meat was also not your typical gyro flavor, and was a little tough to chew. That is the first gyro I’ve ever had that wasn’t tender and juicy. I don’t know what to say. No one went above and beyond, it was very meh and unaccommodating. I could have went to Lucky Cheetah tonight or Scales if I wanted an elevated experience. I was excited for tonight and expect better since we are in Portland after all.

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  9. Thomas

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A pleasant evening and enjoyable food and drinks. Smooth but slow service on a busy evening. Variety of Mezze was fun to explore. Worth a second visit on a.warmer night!

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  10. KHGF VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was FANTASTIC! Cannot wait to go back!

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FAQs

Magissa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 956-2902.

Magissa is rated 4.6 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Magissa

91 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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