Locally owned and operated, The Great Impasta was established in 1984 to provide the Brunswick community with a creative and unique Italian restaurant. Whether you dine with us for lunch, dinner, or a special event, we only deliver fresh and delicious meals. The Great Impasta has a versatile menu that includes gluten-free and vegan options.
Between our homemade desserts and sauces, we only dish up the best. We are proud to be Maine's only 3 star certified Green restaurant. Environmentally-friendly practices are paramount in every aspect of our business. From reducing waste, cooking with energy efficient equipment and composting, we are focused on being a restaurant with minimal environmental impact.
Between our homemade desserts and sauces, we only dish up the best. We are proud to be Maine's only 3 star certified Green restaurant. Environmentally-friendly practices are paramount in every aspect of our business. From reducing waste, cooking with energy efficient equipment and composting, we are focused on being a restaurant with minimal environmental impact.
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The Great Impasta, located in Brunswick, ME, carries on a tradition of providing fresh, creative and delicious Italian dishes. For over 30 years we have been committed to offering the highest quality food and service to all of our guests. It is important to us to provide friendly service and maintain an atmosphere that reminds you of your family table at home.
Mixing the best ingredients with traditional techniques always leads to unmatched results. Featuring two seasonal menus (fall & winter) and (late spring & summer) in addition to offering an extensive selection of gluten-free and vegan options, we have something for everyone.
Our weekly menu features appetizer and entree specials to accompany the perfect seasonal cocktail and our range of delicious Italian dishes anchored by imported pasta is sure to please the whole family.We offer pre-prepared foods such as lasagna, pasta, chicken parmesan, salads, and garlic knots that are available for any occasion.
Our weekly menu features appetizer and entree specials to accompany the perfect seasonal cocktail and our range of delicious Italian dishes anchored by imported pasta is sure to please the whole family.We offer pre-prepared foods such as lasagna, pasta, chicken parmesan, salads, and garlic knots that are available for any occasion.
Open for lunch and dinner six days a week - we are always available to provide you with the best in Italian cuisine. We currently operate on a "call ahead" system for daily seating. Give us a call anytime in advance on the day your party intends to stop in and we'll place you on our list that generally seats within fifteen minutes after arrival.
Reviews (20)
Erik Mc Arthur
Jan 21, 2022
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Aaron Womack
Jan 20, 2022
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Great little place. Just please don't put meat on the side salad when I order a menu item listed as vegan. I intentionally told the girl I am vegan and don't want any meat. She's like "Oh, you do want a salad with it? It's free!" I'm like, "Sure, okay". When I get home, there's meat all over it. Why bother advertising that some of your items are vegan if you include meat with it? I honestly couldn't even enjoy it because I was just praying with every bite that it wouldn't make me sick.
Food was okay, but definitely not worth $18. Yikes. I told them my name and that I phoned in an order to go.
Food was okay, but definitely not worth $18. Yikes. I told them my name and that I phoned in an order to go.
Nate Hoy
Jan 19, 2022
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D. Kelly
Nov 24, 2021
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Brit Preble
Oct 24, 2021
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Wilson & Irais Soto
Sep 30, 2021
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Worth the wait!
We arrived at peak hours, and had to wait a little over an hour to be seated (lesson learned, call ahead next time). Our patience was fueled by recommendations from friends and the fact that there were other crowds also waiting to get into the packed restaurant, and our wait was rewarded with agile, warm service. Our food and beverages were brought out quickly by our skilled waitress Alana who, along with the other staff, had to navigate the tight spaces between the kitchen and tables.
We arrived at peak hours, and had to wait a little over an hour to be seated (lesson learned, call ahead next time). Our patience was fueled by recommendations from friends and the fact that there were other crowds also waiting to get into the packed restaurant, and our wait was rewarded with agile, warm service. Our food and beverages were brought out quickly by our skilled waitress Alana who, along with the other staff, had to navigate the tight spaces between the kitchen and tables.
Yingxi Rona Shi
Aug 31, 2021
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Drive down south from Acadia with 10 ppl group and every restaurant near coast line that have 4.4+ star are full from boothbay down here. Thai is the only restaurant that offered us a table at 7:30pm. We got seated at 7:45, which is way later than our normal dinner time. My little one is very hungry and the front desk staff helped us to get order in really quick. The buns and salad are soso. The bun is a little greesy and salty and the salad is drenched in sauce. But the meal is much better and we are all very satisfied. We ordered Verdura al Napoleon, Bistecca Fiorentina, Pollo Tuscany, Pesce
Mike Arangio
Aug 04, 2021
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Coming from an Italian family growing up in the north shore of Boston, this was the best Italian we have had in a long time! Certainly the best we have had in Maine. It felt like a true Italian dinner with servinf after serving and the food was all delicious. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. The drinks were very good, too! Highly recommended
Kyle Green
Jul 23, 2021
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Renee B.
Jul 14, 2021
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Jessica K.
Jun 29, 2021
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We came in 30 minutes before closing on a Monday night, very hungry. We had a choice of outside tables & our dog was not only accepted, but welcomed with his own bowl of ice water. The rolls were delicious & fresh from the oven, & my husband ordered breaded meatballs as an appetizer that he really enjoyed. I tasted the marinara that came with it--*really* good! I had a haddock dinner with pecans, cranberries, & orange marmalade--not only delicious, but no dairy!! Sam had puttanesca, with anchovy & capers--spicy as requested. With the salads, we both took half our entrees home
Natasha S.
Jun 26, 2021
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Teresa R.
Jun 09, 2021
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Crys S.
May 21, 2021
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My initial visit for take away left me very pleased. I had gotten the shrimp scampi and it was exactly what I expected and wanted.
The free included garlic knots were disappointing. The dough to sauce was way off 3/1 dough and these must be a wheat dough, because the taste was like a wheat loaf slice. Wheat knots can be good, but these aren't. I can only assume as a free item, the attention to ingredients and process isn't afforded them like the other menu items receive. The included salads were tasty, if disproportionate. (Salad 1 had a single chickpea and salad 2 had at least a dozen
The free included garlic knots were disappointing. The dough to sauce was way off 3/1 dough and these must be a wheat dough, because the taste was like a wheat loaf slice. Wheat knots can be good, but these aren't. I can only assume as a free item, the attention to ingredients and process isn't afforded them like the other menu items receive. The included salads were tasty, if disproportionate. (Salad 1 had a single chickpea and salad 2 had at least a dozen
Jessica H.
Dec 11, 2020
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Ordered take out service on a weeknight and had a great experience. Order was ready promptly and exactly on schedule. Came with free garlic bread knots which were delicious, so soft, and flavorful. Salad was well put together and dressed. We ordered bolognese and carbonara which were both cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. Everything was well packaged. Would definitely order from here again!
Amy V.
Aug 18, 2020
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We ate here for downtown Brunswick's July art walk night. It was so sticky humid that night, we were incredibly thankful for a shaded outdoor patio table with a breeze. The waitress was the same age as my daughter, and she was so sweet and friendly.
The menu here is really nice, really well put together thoughtful beautiful dishes.
My chicken was served topped with luscious strawberries. The antipasto salad? Omg! I've dreamed of it since we left, it's THAT good. The garlic knots are super tasty. Everyone of us enjoyed our meal. We didn't t have room for dessert, though I&apos
The menu here is really nice, really well put together thoughtful beautiful dishes.
My chicken was served topped with luscious strawberries. The antipasto salad? Omg! I've dreamed of it since we left, it's THAT good. The garlic knots are super tasty. Everyone of us enjoyed our meal. We didn't t have room for dessert, though I&apos
Tom W.
May 09, 2020
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This is written during the 2020 Covid-19 shut down when dining out has turned to dining in. The Great Impasta has adapted by offering take out for all items on their regular menu. Last night we called in an order for carbonara (me) and foriana (her). They were both excellent! The best carbonara I have ever eaten. And all the extras that make the Impasta so good (garlic knots, antipasto salad, chocolates with your check) were there and delicious. They haven't completely updated their website or Facebook page, but they are open from 11 AM to 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Call your order in
Samanntha V.
Feb 05, 2020
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Trying to find some good Italian food while passing through Brunswick and stumble upon the best hole in the wall ever.
Amazing pasta, sauce, garlic knots, garlic knots wrapped around a meatball (WHAT) conveniently called a meat knot... Dessert was to die for.
Super cute atmosphere, very homey.
Mary Beth was literally amazing as a server.
Food that tastes straight from Italy, hometown feel, phenomenal service...
We WILL be back!!
Amazing pasta, sauce, garlic knots, garlic knots wrapped around a meatball (WHAT) conveniently called a meat knot... Dessert was to die for.
Super cute atmosphere, very homey.
Mary Beth was literally amazing as a server.
Food that tastes straight from Italy, hometown feel, phenomenal service...
We WILL be back!!
Lana H.
Oct 04, 2019
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Service is excellent here. Food above average . I got the pescatore which was scallop, shrimp and mussel on linguine in a white sauce. I was expecting a smoother creamy sauce but here it was made with ricotta cheese which was still good. The plate came out piping hot which I like . I don't like dishes coming out semi or lukewarm hot.
The entree had a salad and garlic knots to accompany it. The salad was simple but yummy. The dressing on it was fine but my hubby wanted a little more dressing which was fine. Personal preference.
The seafood in pasta was cooked just right not at all overlooked
The entree had a salad and garlic knots to accompany it. The salad was simple but yummy. The dressing on it was fine but my hubby wanted a little more dressing which was fine. Personal preference.
The seafood in pasta was cooked just right not at all overlooked
Aaron L.
Feb 02, 2019
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We came here on a Saturday around 2pm. The building is cute and the parking was easy. Seemed like a good vibe when we walked in, the host was friendly and we were seated fast. The prices on the menu were very reasonable. $11 for an average meal.
They brought us bread? Garlic knots? They were balls of dough (wheat and white) covered with oil, and sprinkled with parm cheese. Tasted like stale bread reheated, mushy and not appetizing.
We started with wine, bruschetta and minestrone soup. The wine was a decent size glass. The bruschetta was ok, it was about the size of half a bagel cut up. And
They brought us bread? Garlic knots? They were balls of dough (wheat and white) covered with oil, and sprinkled with parm cheese. Tasted like stale bread reheated, mushy and not appetizing.
We started with wine, bruschetta and minestrone soup. The wine was a decent size glass. The bruschetta was ok, it was about the size of half a bagel cut up. And
