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The Knotted Apron is a neighborhood farm-to-table French-American bistro in the Portland, Maine, Rosemont neighborhood. We focus on scratch cooking French cuisine with locally sourced, seasonal farm-to-table ingredients. Our French bistro menu features traditional French cuisine dishes such as French onion soup, duck confit, escargot, steak tartare, scallops, and decadent French desserts, like Pot de creme. We offer casual dining with an upscale feel, and are the perfect choice for date night or any other special occasion. We take reservations on Resy and parking is available. We’re your go-to spot for classic French cuisine in Portland!
Hours
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 496 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 805-1523
Website: https://www.knottedapron.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=my+business
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Tysa Banks
My partner and I went to dinner there last night for our second time and were blown away once again. It was my partner’s birthday and they really made her feel special. They made sure to wish her a happy birthday the moment we got there and remembered it all throughout. They even brought a chocolate sorbet dessert with lit candles in it. That entire staff made it magical. They really know what they’re doing here. The food is absolutely delicious. The steak tartare is so good and we got it there last time as well. Everything was perfect. We are looking forward to going there again in the future. Thank you for such an amazing time.❤️
… moreDianne O
Very much feeling the place. We got the duck that I can’t pronounce and the ravioli special and OMG….
Really quality and understand why it’s rated 4.9. It’s legit and I’m a tough critic. Stop here on your trip to Portland/Maine.
… moreReally quality and understand why it’s rated 4.9. It’s legit and I’m a tough critic. Stop here on your trip to Portland/Maine.
Paul Richardson
Ok, we moved to the area (Yarmouth) in December from 25 years in San Francisco. We had been searching for a good experience that felt familiar and we finallllllly found it – the “Knotted Apron”!
Holy shit, a solid 10/10 in my book. It had neighborhood charm, understated ambience, but more importantly the food was amazingly good – fresh, simple but executed flawlessly and perfectly. This felt like our neighborhood gems in SF that locals knew but tourists had to figure out.
Surprised this chef had not been James Beard nominated as it torches some of the other places in town that have.
We brought a verrrrry nice bottle of Billecart from 2005 to celebrate my birthday. Their corkage is $40 per bottle.
We started with the bread. OMFG, the best bread I have had in ages. so crunchy but yet soft and not sweet like American bread tends to be.
We then got a salad and I got the chicken liver mouse. The salad was perfectly dressed and fresh. The mouse – seriously, any time this is on the menu, you would be an idiot NOT to order it.
We went onward to entrees and got the steak with potatoes and I got the halibut with chorizo, white beans. Both had so much flavor. I actually want to try and recreate the halibut dish at home as it was unexpected and delicious – who would have thought chorizo and a white fish could work so well together?
The service was quirky, fun, and perfect. We had a young gentlemen with the most perfect mustache I’ve ever seen lol! He was so attentive but not intrusive – which is a hard thing to perfect. He helped guide us through the menu and also did not try to oversell us on anything.
Overall, this just moved into my overall #1 slot in all of Portland – and frankly, I can sometime be a picky jerk ❤️ (working on self-awareness lol)
… moreHoly shit, a solid 10/10 in my book. It had neighborhood charm, understated ambience, but more importantly the food was amazingly good – fresh, simple but executed flawlessly and perfectly. This felt like our neighborhood gems in SF that locals knew but tourists had to figure out.
Surprised this chef had not been James Beard nominated as it torches some of the other places in town that have.
We brought a verrrrry nice bottle of Billecart from 2005 to celebrate my birthday. Their corkage is $40 per bottle.
We started with the bread. OMFG, the best bread I have had in ages. so crunchy but yet soft and not sweet like American bread tends to be.
We then got a salad and I got the chicken liver mouse. The salad was perfectly dressed and fresh. The mouse – seriously, any time this is on the menu, you would be an idiot NOT to order it.
We went onward to entrees and got the steak with potatoes and I got the halibut with chorizo, white beans. Both had so much flavor. I actually want to try and recreate the halibut dish at home as it was unexpected and delicious – who would have thought chorizo and a white fish could work so well together?
The service was quirky, fun, and perfect. We had a young gentlemen with the most perfect mustache I’ve ever seen lol! He was so attentive but not intrusive – which is a hard thing to perfect. He helped guide us through the menu and also did not try to oversell us on anything.
Overall, this just moved into my overall #1 slot in all of Portland – and frankly, I can sometime be a picky jerk ❤️ (working on self-awareness lol)
L. Farnsworth Colson
This restaurant serves consistency, excellence, and warmth. Even by Portland’s immense standards, the Knotted Apron stands out and has earned my patronage for years to come.
-the bread was immaculate
-the French onion soup was the best I’ve had
-the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned
-the cocktails were delicious
-the complimentary ice cream at the end was a kind and delightful surprise
What we hadn’t shared was that this meal was to honor the memory of my dearly loved father, who’d passed away a week prior. As I write this, I’m brought to tears knowing how much he would have loved this place and the incredible team behind it.
Thank you for sharing your light with this family. It meant more than words can say.
… more-the bread was immaculate
-the French onion soup was the best I’ve had
-the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned
-the cocktails were delicious
-the complimentary ice cream at the end was a kind and delightful surprise
What we hadn’t shared was that this meal was to honor the memory of my dearly loved father, who’d passed away a week prior. As I write this, I’m brought to tears knowing how much he would have loved this place and the incredible team behind it.
Thank you for sharing your light with this family. It meant more than words can say.
Stony Brook WholeHeartedFoods
Intimate, casual, fine dining in this pleasant Portland neighborhood restaurant! Nice to be away from the downtown too! This is innovative, well prepared dishes based on european inspired culinary recipes. The open kitchen two-person team and dishwasher are impressive and can be viewed in the bar section. The dining room area adjacent is away from the kitchen providing guests with seating for two to four people. Wine and drinks are well selected and prepared and service is outstanding with friendly, informative servers. Bravo!
… moreAlice Wagg
Wow- I can’t believe we hadn’t been here until just tonight. This is Portland’s best kept secret. Excellent, perfectly prepared and interesting food without being pretentious or ridiculous. Delicious drinks. Attentive but not suffocating service. We are big foodies and know most of Portland’s great restaurants. The Knotted Apron definitely deserves to be ranked right up there with the best.
… moreSabrina Chen
The food here was really good! I’d recommend the steak, fish, profiteroles, escargot!!! It’s an open kitchen aspect so you can see the chefs work on each dish, it looked like there was only two chefs the entire night, which was super impressive! I would go back here again, especially for the fish!
I recommend looking up the dishes if you don’t understand the menu! We didn’t realize that the pork dish would be served cold (which is intentional).
… moreI recommend looking up the dishes if you don’t understand the menu! We didn’t realize that the pork dish would be served cold (which is intentional).
Francine Whu Muhammad
The knotted apron is such a charming restaurant serving up great food. Reservations definitely required because it’s pretty small. I really loved sitting at the bar and watching everyone in the kitchen work. Shout out to the chef (?) as there was a purse new staff member learning on the job and everyone was always patient and supportive of her.
The French onion soup was delicious, the burger was a tad bit salty. The duck confit fish looked incredible and I’ll try that next time
… moreThe French onion soup was delicious, the burger was a tad bit salty. The duck confit fish looked incredible and I’ll try that next time
MITCHELL DEBORTOLI
Sat at the bar and enjoyed a good meal. You can watch the cooks create the dishes, would recommend for a special occasion. Cocktails were excellent. Waitstaff were all great, everyone was kind, helpful, and patient.
… moreMichelle K
The restaurant is small and cozy. Modern and timeless vibes. Patio is beautiful, though got loud with traffic. Food was very expensive but the menu had a nice variety. It’s a perfect dinner spot, but unless you’re rich it’s more of a special occasion place.
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