Comments on Type A Diversions: Rachel's L'Osteria - Portland, Maine

Sadly, they closed in October, yes. A real loss t...

2009-11-20T08:43:13.625-05:00

Sadly, they closed in October, yes.

A real loss to this town.

Has Rachel's closed?? Heard some other restaurant ...

2009-11-19T12:17:27.354-05:00

Has Rachel's closed??
Heard some other restaurant is moving in.

Bernie

My wife and I have been "regulars" at Rachel's for...

2009-06-22T13:05:11.518-04:00

My wife and I have been "regulars" at Rachel's for a few years now, and we've recommended the restaurant to everyone we know. Except for an off dish here and there (understandable, I think, as nobody's perfect) not a single person hasn't loved the place. Yes, when things are very busy, Bob may have a little trouble keeping up, but he aims to please, and let's not

I have thoroughly enjoyed the food at Rachel's, ho...

2009-05-14T15:36:00.000-04:00

I have thoroughly enjoyed the food at Rachel's, however, the owner and his wife detract from the entire experience due to lack of help and being rushed to order and out. I haven't been back since. I have waited tables and done food prep and kitchen work - I know what needs to be done. Don't ruin my evening when I am spending money at your establishment.

Our first experience was wonderful; we were very e...

2009-02-25T11:14:00.000-05:00

Our first experience was wonderful; we were very enthusiastic and returned the following week. Second experience was so so. I couldn't eat the salad, it was very oily; just drowning in salty dressing.

I can understand some of the frustrations folks ha...

2008-11-07T18:32:00.000-05:00

I can understand some of the frustrations folks have shared about Rachel's. However, my wife and I will keep going back since the food can be very good. Our strategy is to do an earlier or later sitting on a weeknight when the room is less full. The service seems best when its easiest for the owner.

please excuse the typos...and know that my message...

2008-10-14T11:29:00.000-04:00

please excuse the typos...and know that my message is heartfelt!

To all who have had a less than enjoyable evening ...

2008-10-14T10:50:00.000-04:00

To all who have had a less than enjoyable evening at Rachels...I offer my apologies..We are in business to make people happy and regret that we have fallen short of that for you. Life throws you some tough personal times and it is difficult to juggles everything..Obviously it has shown through in you experiences..I would love you to try us again but understand if we have blemished your desire.

My last experience at Rachel's was so frustrating ...

2008-02-09T21:33:00.000-05:00

My last experience at Rachel's was so frustrating because of the quality of the service that I have not been back since. Meredith, you would have to see this disaster for yourself.

My understanding is Rachel's is owned and operated by husband and wife. She is the chef and he runs the front of the house. I have had very good food and decent service in the past (thankfully when dining

Steve, Similar quantity - yep. Similar quality - ...

2008-01-22T19:53:44.188-05:00

Steve,

Similar quantity - yep. Similar quality - not a chance.

My point on waitstaff is that they need to hire so...

2008-01-22T18:31:56.717-05:00

My point on waitstaff is that they need to hire some help...and not try to do it all themselves.

BTW, I have waitressed.

I challenge you to wait tables, if only for one we...

2008-01-22T10:01:00.000-05:00

I challenge you to wait tables, if only for one weekend.

I found your review fairly accurate and generally ...

2008-01-22T09:19:00.000-05:00

I found your review fairly accurate and generally conforming to our two visits. I also cannot understand why the owner(?) insists on doing all the front room work with minimal help. It must be economics.

My wife and I have found the food we ate to be better overall than you describe which for us redeems the lack of service.

Finally, for two people you seemed to have over