ViA VECCHiA
Popular Italian restaurant with a solid 4.5 rating. A good sit-down option if you want pasta, seafood, and a more intimate dinner setting.
ViA VECCHiA is an Italian restaurant in Portland’s Old Port area, set on Dana Street near the waterfront. It’s a good stop if you want a sit-down meal with a classic Italian focus in one of the city’s most walkable dining districts, where many visitors combine dinner with a stroll through downtown Portland.
Expert notes
- Best suited to a relaxed dinner rather than a quick grab-and-go meal.
- Check current hours before going, as restaurant schedules in the Old Port can vary by season and day of week.
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