Lacto
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. Has a vegetarian and vegan tasting menu option. Staff know about the ingredients and will assist and accommodate - just ask. Upscale atmosphere, overlooks a busy street. Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm.
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27 Reviews
First Review by iamrunningthis
iamrunningthis
Points +177
Upscale mediterranean with an excellent vegan tasting menu - Edit
Had an 8 course vegan tasting menu here for our anniversary, which was clearly offered on their primary menu. Every course was delicious; fresh seasonal produce showcased with each plate. Beautifully plated food and a well-tailored wine list make this a great special occasion restaurant; reasonable prices given the quality of the food make it a great option any day. Our vegan tasting menu was $45 per person and given the food we thought it was an excellent deal.
Read morePros: Excellent service, Great location and windows for people watching, Accommodating to special diets
Cons: Mostly side-by-side seating
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SaraNorlin
Points +3271
Decent food but not tasting menu quality - Edit
The food was just okay for the price point. It's the best falafel I've had in Maine and the asparagus dish was very good. The carrot dish and beet dish were average. The rhubarb cake was good. But none of the dishes felt like a high-end or mid-tier tasting menu
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LilMsVegan
Points +2008
Some of the best food I have had - Edit
Everything was packed with flavors. The food was beautiful, fresh and incredible! We ordered one of everything on the menu that could be made vegan and shared it among the three of us. Everything was SO so good!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Flavors!, Great service
Cons: Expensive
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LaurenMileti
Points +16
Amazing ! - Edit
They have an entire vegan chef special which includes several phenomenal dishes AND desert. I also have Celiac's and they made the entire chef special gluten free! (but still gave my bf some pita- which he appreciated). It's not cheap but it was a LOT of food - a lot more than my boyfriend and I were expecting - we ended up taking 3 boxes home. The servers were amazing as well!! Definitely make reservations ahead of time, it gets super busy.
Read morePros: Vegan Chef Special (good portions), Service , Very accommodating for Celiac's
Cons: Need a reservation (very busy)
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MH321
Points +146
Vegan Tasting Menu is Exceptional - Edit
The vegan tasting menu was as beautiful as it was delicious. Every course was perfect. My favorites were the beet salad, chickpea fries, roasted potatoes and dessert. It was all amazing though. I’ve since ordered chickpea fries elsewhere and they don’t compare. We sat at the chef’s counter and the service was outstanding. We live in a rural town where it’s hard to find any vegan food so this was a treat.
Read morePros: Food , Service , Atmosphere
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gm.andrews
Points +38
Amazing - Edit
This place is awesome. A good portion of vegan options, but a lot they can easily tweak to be vegan.
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DavidParker
Points +114
Would give 5 - Edit
Amazing vegan tasting menu. Unexpectedly diverse for an Omni restaurant. Every dish was fantastic, with unique flavors and I am extremely full!
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JPDJr
Points +166
Great Flavors - Edit
EVO is not quite tapas but it is small portions without side dishes. You should get 2 or 3 dishes per person and share. Food is incredible! Chickpea fries are like nothing I have ever eaten, crispy and light outside and creamy (almost mousse-like) inside. The Skordalia spread is like a lighter creamier hommus. The asparagus and carrots each had fantastic seasoning. They finish the carrots with a toasted wild rice that adds a depth of flavor and texture. Really amazing flavor profiles. This place is a must try.
Read morePros: Lots of veganized options, Unbelievable flavors, Staff very accommodating
Cons: Weird seating arrangement
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watsonry
Points +24
Do not miss - Edit
An amazing, inventive and delightfully delicious vegan tasting menu. One of the best meals I’ve had in years
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Lilbrusselssprout
Points +227
DO NOT MISS - this is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had - Edit
I hate to say this about a non-vegan restaurant, but this is one of THE BEST dining experiences I've ever had. THE FOOD, the atmosphere, the service, even the music choices. It's a creative, gourmet, artful take on Mediterranean food. Don't think of this as a regular Mediterranean restaurant. Think of Mediterranean food as the blank canvas, and then this chef turns each item into a new and incredible masterpiece. All of their menu items are small plates - we ordered 4 plates for the two of us and it was perfect. Our (vegan) plates were: skordalia dip (UNREAL), falafel balls (ABSOLUTELY SUBERB), chickpea fries (DON'T EVEN TRY TO IMAGINE WHAT THESE WERE LIKE BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA UNTIL TRYING THEM) and a warm beet dish (NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE). For dessert, vegan chocolate mousse. For many of these items, we sat in silence while chewing or eating because we literally fell into a state of amazement. The wine list, the cocktails, everything beautiful and artful and playful and fun. Sensational all-around. Go to their website to get a sense of the specialness of this restaurant. NOTE: WE WENT BACK A SECOND TIME AND GOT THE 8-COURSE VEGAN TASTING MENU - THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE DO-NOT-MISS. PROBABLY THE BEST RESTAURANT IN PORTLAND... UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-29
Pros: 8-course vegan tasting menu , atmosphere, friendly , Some of the best food you will ever eat
Cons: it's a bit pricey but definitely worth it
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moontunes
Points +177
Superbly Savory & Sweet - Edit
Although the chef-owned Evo Kitchen & Bar offered a vegan tasting platter on the dinner menu when my wife and I dined there, restaurant personnel were extremely accommodating regarding my rather strict Whole Food Plant Based No Oil eating habit. It’s the ‘No Oil’ condition that stymies most chefs, but Evo graciously met the challenge by creating some amazing dishes.
Read moreThe first thing I noticed when they brought out my chickpea dish was the tantalizingly spicy aroma—aside from the ground pepper and a hint of ginger, I’m not sure of the other spices that contributed to this tasty melange, but I ended up using my spoon to slurp up the remaining broth after I’d consumed the solid matter. In addition to chickpeas, this dish featured small cubes of potato, cut up broccoli and cauliflower florets, and some kind of curious cabbage. It was original and delectable. My wife reported that her seared tuna was some of the best she’s ever had (she also gave high marks to the beet salad).
After we finished, my wife ordered a specialty coffee drink and I ordered a decaf (which came in a French press that I enjoyed plunging when ready). One of the best decafs I’ve had. When the waitperson asked if there was anything else she could bring us, I saw my opening and said, you bet, if the chef didn’t mind creating another new WFPB concoction! I was assured it was no problem, and was ultimately just as blown away by this second dish as I was by the first. Whereas the first was savory, the second was sweet with sour undertones—delicata squash topped with long slices of tart apple, thin slices of cranberry, a hint of honey drizzle, and some shredded red cabbage, whose peppery tang brought a unifying cohesion to the sweet/sour combination.
Thanks to the staff at Evo for their genial flexibility, attentive service, and superb dishes!
Pros: Service, Restaurant interior , Food!
Cons: San Pellegrino in plastics bottles vs glass
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G.Tony.S
Points +28
Deserves 5 stars due to amazing food and service - Edit
We had the vegan tasting menu and it was the best meal we ever had. Every single course was fantastic, not just the chickpea fries. The service was wonderful and extremely friendly. We will definitely be back.
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patcal59
Points +33
Excellent variety of vegan options! - Edit
The options were anything but boring or standard .. flavorful beyond expectations! Can’t wait to go back!
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SarahHaleyChouinard
Points +34
Vegan Tasting Menu! - Edit
Need I say more? We had 9 courses of incredible vegan dishes, every single one was amazing. The only thing that sucks is that this is not a fully vegan restaurant. Also, baba ganoush is pretty much ruined for me because the one they served was literally out of this world.
Read morePros: Vegan tasting menu, Fun atmosphere , Good drinks
Cons: Not fully vegan, Busy location, A little pricey but worth it
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kayko-veganish
Points +20
Great vegan tasting menu! - Edit
I’ve been to Evo twice for is vegan tasting menu. Both times, everything was delicious and the service was wonderfully attentive and warm. Highly recommend for a special evening out!
Read morePros: Vegan tasting menu, Wonderful service
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JennefferPulapaka
Points +74
Fantastic Vegan Tasting MENU ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Edit
Excellent vegan dishes on the tasting. This is a casual restaurant not fancy. Creative and fun. Amazing chef and team.
Read morePros: Tasting menu with thoughtful protein courses
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sglcklch
Points +2895
Vegans need not bother - Edit
Read great things about this place, plus we were staying at the Hyatt, so why not. We got the eggplant, the chickpea fries, the squash and tomatoes to share, and my omnivorous partner ordered the tuna. The chickpea fries were definitely the standout, while the other two veggie dishes were unimpressive. My partner did say his tuna was tasty, so that's that. They do have a vegan tasting menu at $75/person, but the whole table has to have it. Our bill came out to $100 before tips sans drinks. It's pretty poor value all things considered.
Read moreThe dining area is small. It was packed on a Saturday night and was very noisy.
Pros: chickpea fries
Cons: poor value, noisy
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argofilms@gmail.com
Points +20
Amazing vegan options!! - Edit
This beautiful restaurant bent over backwards to make sure I had plenty of gourmet vegan options. They even surprised me with a vegan dessert plate, compliments of the chef. Amazing experience and delicious food!! Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Lovely sophisticated setting, Great wine list, Incredible vegan choices that are truly gourmet
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EmilyR
Points +84
Goooooood - Edit
Really delicious food and the kitchen is very happy to make vegan creations
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MsBunny
Points +129
Five stars! - Edit
I wish I could give this place five stars. I’ve eaten here three times and the third, did the vegan tasting menu. Prior to that, I’ve always gotten the chickpea fries, and the spreads which are amazing. I was blown away by the tasting and my boyfriend who is Omni said it was the best meal he’s had- he graciously did the vegan tasting with me because he eats a lot of vegan food with me anyway and has eliminated a lot of meat out of his diet already. His favorite dish was the shishito peppers! Mine was the falafel, I would definitely order that next time. Only thing is the wine pairing I did probably wasn’t necessary. The wines were all good but they didn’t impact the dish the way I’ve had other wine pairings in the past (pre being vegan). I seriously cannot wait to go back though.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Small intimate space
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Tamy
Points +3213
Tasty but overpriced - Edit
Cozy spot for a nice dinner in downtown Portland. Their menu offers a variety of vegetable-based options that are vegan or can easily be made so, as well as a vegan tasting menu. We did not was to spend the $60 per person for the tasting menu, so we ordered babaganoush, skordalia, cooked eggplants, falafel, chickpea fries, and sticky rice balls.
Read moreEverything was tasty, but nothing was amazing. The chickpea fries and eggplant were our favorites. The babaganoush and falafel lacked flavor, and the rice balls were way too sweet. We also felt like the portions were too small for the price, especially for the veggie dishes like the eggplant. They say their dishes are meant for sharing, but it’s hard to share when there’s not much on the plate to begin with. However, the plating was beautiful and some of the dishes were incredibly flavorful and featured some wonderful texture combinations.
Overall, I would not return. I feel like I paid too much for what I got—even though it’s an upscale restaurant—and nothing was particularly surprising or unique. Still, it’s a nice spot. Probably the best fancy vegan food in the area.
Pros: Vegan friendly , Upscale , Plating
Cons: Overpriced , Small portions , Unexceptional
AmybethHurst
Your photos are nice, and those portion sizes in your photos look appropriate for two people. Thanks for a nice review, though.
Read moreJoolie
I was just about to comment that this looks beautiful but NOT enough for two ppl:):)
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brookema
Points +11
5 Stars - Edit
This is a super high quality restaurant. It’s hard to find places like this. This is where you want to go when you’re eating with people that have different varieties in their dietary needs but are looking for high-quality eats regardless. Evo is very willing to cater to dietary needs and always has one veg option on the menu.
Read moreIf you want thoughtful dishes and options for everyone, this is the place. Every dish was meticulously designed and completely unique. There was something for all of us, even with GF and vegan dietary preferences.
They've got an open cooking space behind the bar (at their current location, which will change soon, so this may not be applicable in the next year) - we walked in to see an entire fresh fish out for preparation and we were able to see the homemade pasta being prepped.
We were in Portland for 3 days and luckily found Evo on the 1st day and were able to enjoy eating there on the 3rd day as well. The staff was incredibly friendly and remembered us on our second visit. We were able to have a lovely conversation with one of the chefs and we had the BEST time here. It's hard to find restaurants like this. We can't wait to go back!
Oh - and the mocktails were AWESOME!
Pros: Unique food, Something for everyone, Amazing staff
Cons: None
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SableStrout
Points +1258
Worth the money for the tasting menu! - Edit
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and each had a lovely glass of wine and the vegan tasting menu. Every single course was flawless and flavorful and unique. Each course surprised us with how creatively it was presented and how it tasted. We were so full at the end but we kept eating until dessert because it was all so good. It was an overall wonderful experience.
Read morePros: Vegan tasting menu, Wonderful service, Delicious drinks
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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ALR14
Points +405
Amazing fancy & unique Mediterranean food - Edit
I got the vegan tasting menu and it was incredible. The menu changes on a daily basis depending on what produce the restaurant picked that day. All of the food was incredible, fresh, and uniquely prepared. It’s a sharing plate type of place, highly recommend the tasting menu to get the full experience.
Read morePros: Fully vegan tasting menu, Extremely tasty and unique , Dessert course included
Cons: Very pricey, Not very many tables
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RicaMoon
Points +42
Pricey but unique and delicious - Edit
We had the vegan tasting, pretty pricey but the taste and presentation of everything makes it fairly reasonable. It’s all in season things and there were about 8 courses?
Read moreYou absolutely get stuffed by the end but it’s all so good you cram it all in. Boyfriend had the wine pairing, he thought it definitely matched well with the food. All in all, worth a try if you can shell out the money.
Pros: Delicious, Lots of food, all seasonal and unique
Cons: Pricey
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PhyllisE
Points +580
Excellent!! - Edit
We had the vegan tasting menu. The price was $55, not inexpensive but quite worth it. I’m not even certain of the number of courses but there was plenty to eat and they were even two desert courses. The quality was excellent, the food unusual and good I am very picky and I would definitely go back
Read morePros: A vegan tasting menu! , Not your every day items. Unique, Quality, fresh and local
Cons: Noisy. Not so nice for us older folks, Fairly priced I think but too $ to go regularly
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beingpeggy
Points +75
Fancy, hip, delicious food - Edit
Husband and I had the vegan tasting menu, and sat at bar watching kitchen work. Really lovely experience. Tasting menu was amazing, plate after plate of delicious food everything was fresh, vegetable forward, locally grown and interesting. Chefs came and chatted with us and explained dishes. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Staff definitely understood what vegan meant, Swanky food, Great atmosphere
Cons: Def $$$ (we found it well worth the money)
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