Dolce Amici — Restaurant in Norway

A solid 3.5 stars, but closer to 4 than 3.

We read about Dolce Amici via Down East Magazine. They did a lovely feature on this new bistro back in April 2022, so when we found ourselves on a hike around Norway, we decided to try them out for lunch.

First of all, I love the concept. They have a full alcohol bar, gelato station, brunch menu, and another regular menu. They also have plenty of outdoor seating in the summer (although only two small tables in the Fall) and -- of course -- indoor seating as well. We really liked the vibe outside so we sat there for our brunch.

Service was a bit slow, but they seemed to have been very busy when we ordered. No biggie, as our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. We found the brunch menu extensive but were a bit disappointed at the fact that they were out of about half of the items on the menu. They had about 4-5 types of crepes but were very limited on paninis/sandwiches and other egg-based dishes, which we were sorta expecting given the time of the day.

We ordered the blueberry + ricotta crepe for $12 and the Margherita panini (which came with a side salad) for $10. They were both REALLY delicious and priced fairly given the portion + how yummy everything was. I also ordered an espresso martini which, unfortunately, wasn't as good as the rest of the food.

All in all, I would definitely return and try Dolce Amici again! The gelato looked amazing, so I definitely have to come...

This family-owned café and bistro is an amazing addition to a growing Main St. The indoor decor is modern and inviting. There is also outdoor seating under a whimsical cover of colorful, hanging umbrellas.

Everything that I tasted is freshly made and tasty. The menu is simple and changes seasonally. Many ingredients seemed to be sourced locally. Even the beer is from Maine breweries. On this visit, I had a z'tar panini. I also sampled the dishes ordered by other people in my group: Mediterranean salad, potato leek soup, and pasta. They are happy to made dietary adjustments, as needed, even making a very simple pasta dish for my picky kids.

The house made gelato is the star of the show. It is hard to choose one flavor. I got a gelato flight that included strawberry basil, lemon shortbread and key lime pie flavors beautifully presented in mini martini glasses. The lemon shortbread was my favorite.

Service was friendly and attentive. Food arrived quickly and we weren't rushed to leave.

I'll definitely be returning to try dinner and cocktails or one of their special...

First off - The food was Outstanding! All of it. I consider the service and atmosphere part of the overall look and feel of a restaurant. So, with one exception, we found them both nicely done. In slower times at small intimate spots like this one, usually mid-afternoon, the staff tend to forget there are guests seated who deserve the same dining experience as those dining in a full house.. and they end up carrying on conversations with each other from across the room, that we'd have rather not been a part of. I can't imagine how they didn't notice we were there...as we were the only guests seated... and they actually brought us our food. But other than that little hiccup - We liked it, and would...