leeward is a restaurant in portland, maine with an italian bent and a fondness for fresh pasta. we opened in 2020 and like to think that when you’re here, you’re family… but that feels oddly familiar. is that catchphrase already taken? oh, well.
here are some nice things that people have said about us:
"America's Best Restaurants"
The new york times, september 2022
Nominee, Best New Restaurant 2022
james beard foundation
“75 best restaurants”
Portland press herald, 2023 & 2024
“Portland’s Leeward Might be america’s best new restaurant”
Downeast, june 2022
“Shelter from the storm”
Maine magazine, february 2021.
"2022 Best of New England Editor's Pick"
yankee, may/june 2022
“Where to eat in portland, maine right now”
thrillist, february 2021.