Leeward

Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had and the tuna carpaccio was also outstanding.

Great food, great service.

Leeward is doing something quietly impressive on Portland's dining scene. The space is simple and understated but carries a quiet elegance that lets the food do the talking, which is exactly how it should be. The conchiglie with spicy Calabrian pork ragu was the highlight of the night. Pasta cooked to a perfect al dente with bold, well-developed flavor in every bite. The taleggio cappellacci with snap peas was softer than ideal, slightly past that ideal texture window, but the flavors were genuinely lovely and made it easy to forgive. The gnocco fritto with burrata, prosciutto di parma, and soppressata was a standout starter, light and pillowy with rich accompaniments that made every bite a treat. And the marinated castelvetrano olives are the kind you keep coming back to throughout the meal, fresh, bright, and perfectly seasoned. Service hit the right note too. Attentive and knowledgeable without overdoing the performance. A confident, well executed dinner from start to finish.

Food was delicious! Service was amazing.

10/10 The squash blossoms were beyond amazing. You can sense the amount of thoughtfulness and love that goes into each dish. Our waitress Leslie gave us the best service I’ve had in years. Couldn’t recommend enough and will certainly be back!

Leeward did something thats really hard to do: took Italian cuisine, flipped it, and made it their own. From the pasta to the delicious cod, the food was extraordinary. The staff was excellent and very attentive. The space was open yet it had such a warm feeling to it. Overall, it was a lovely experience and even lovelier food.

Only negative is portion sizes are small for the price point. Still great though.

This really is a great restaurant. Food was inventive and also well cooked and seasoned. Wine list was nice and by the glass options were all fresh and delicious. Waitstaff was polite and professional.

Leeward was another excellent meal in Portland. The bright, airy space made for a relaxing atmosphere, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. The fresh focaccia and liver mousse were outstanding starters, and the pasta selection is impressive. We also really enjoyed the pork chop, which was perfectly cooked. Great wine and cocktails rounded out a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended.