Traditions Italian Restaurant

Traditions Italian Restaurant is hands-down one of the best dining experiences in the area. The warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. Cozy lighting, rustic decor, and the soft hum of Italian music created the kind of ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours. The SALSA GUSTUSA is absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly tender seafood simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with just the right balance of herbs, peppers, and onions. It tasted like something straight out of a family kitchen in the heart of Italy. You can tell this dish is made with love and tradition. Equally impressive was the service. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. Our server gave thoughtful recommendations and made us fe

A hole in the wall, cozy Italian restaurant that I didn’t know existed in Saco! We had dinner with friends and traditions and had such a blast. The staff was incredible — we were running late and arrived right before they closed, and they didn’t turn us away. We enjoyed our meal and were the last ones dining; they didn’t make us feel rushed. The staff really was incredible. The food was great! Their American-Italian menu had it all: baked ziti, lemon pasta, meats and fish, pretty much everything. We ate family-style and shared the food, and everything was absolutely delicious. The lemon pasta with grilled chicken was hands down my favorite! Also, they had plenty of affordable wines. We got a good Chianti bottle for a little over $30. Traditions is a no-frills Italian joint, and that’s pr

I visited Traditions last night for my birthday dinner and unfortunately, it was a series of disappointments from the moment we walked in. The Service: We were initially told there were no tables available, despite an open booth sitting right in front of us that the server later claimed she "forgot" about. We were told to wait 10–15 minutes but weren't even offered menus to look at while we waited; I eventually had to get up and grab them myself. Once seated, the service was disjointed—we had three different people coming by for drinks and orders, yet our primary waitress never returned to check on the food or offer refills until she brought the check. The Food: The Salad ($7): A "handful" of greens, one cucumber slice, one cherry tomato, and one piece of pepper. For the price, the port

A tiny New England pub (not really suitable for parties larger than 4) but oh the food is amazing! The lasagne is huge and delicious. The fried haddock is amazing. I had the local clams in butter sauce with linguine. It was the perfect meal. Highly recommended.

Great local restaurant. Not the greatest Italian food but some of the best Italian-American classics plus some seafood and steaks. Nice cozy atmosphere and lively bar scene. Everyone seemed to know each other and were having a great time. Really solid service and the food came out fast. Only three minor quibbles: Cover would be preferred to Pepsi. It would be nicer for the bread to be warmed up and seats near the door got a little blast of cold when people came in, but just for a second. Would definitely return again if in the area. Really enjoyable place