Bread and Olive
Known For
Charcuterie pairings in a perfectly composed moody setting
Bread and Olive plays the moody atmosphere card with real confidence — vintage interior touches, thoughtful lighting, and a charcuterie-forward menu that pairs well with everything on the list. Instagrammable without announcing it.
🕐Best time to visit: Just after sundown on a clear evening
Our Take
Bread and Olive nails the old-world wine bar aesthetic — dim lighting, natural bottles, and a vibe that feels more like a cellar in Lyon than coastal Maine. A perfect 5-star rating is impressive, but the small sample size means it hasn't fully proven itself at scale just yet.
The Vibe
FindCuteSpots Original
✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
935 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA
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