At the heart of Falmouth, ME, JP's Bistro offers a culinary experience that captivates both locals and visitors alike. With its cozy bar and inviting atmosphere, patrons like Cindy Barnes enjoy engaging with the friendly bartenders while perusing the nightly specials on the blackboard – a feature that adds an element of surprise to each visit.
Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, the bistro receives raves from diners such as Josh Palmieri, who emphasizes the warmth of the staff and the generous portions. Each dish, from the succulent chicken parm – praised by Gabe B – to the impeccable chicken piccata, showcases the restaurant's dedication to quality. The vibrant flavors, especially the oil-based lemon caper sauce, have left many guests delighted and eager to return.
Alongside standout dishes such as the fresh garlic bread and Caesar salad, patrons can indulge in sweet finishes like the tiramisu and chocolate lava cake, ensuring that no meal at JP's ends without a delicious dessert. As Eric Mayfield aptly noted, the exceptional service ties the whole experience together. For anyone seeking a taste of Italy in a friendly, lively environment, JP's Bistro is a must-visit destination.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For JP's Bistro
Cindy Barnes
Jun 30,2025
My hub and I love this place. We sit at the bar and kabitz with the bartender. They give you a small menu but also include a big blackboard on the wall with that night's much larger menu. I always take a pic of the board and go over it with hub at the table(bar).
Josh Palmieri
Jun 16,2025
If your hungry for italian at it's finest JP's is your spot! Not a thing on the menu will disappoint. Owners/staff will treat you like family and you will not leave hungry. Check it out! 2020 Jaguar Ghost Tour.
Gabe B
Jun 6,2025
Classy restaurant that serves delicious Italian food. I got the chicken parm and the pasta was cooked perfectly and the chicken was moist and flavorful. I also recommend the chicken wings and the Caesar salad. The bread was fresh out of the oven and the garlic/chive butter it's served with was great. I can't wait to come back to try the bruschetta and chocolate lava cake!
Eric Mayfield
May 25,2025
Friend and colleague took me to dinner here and the atmosphere was alive and vibrant. Service was spectacular and attentive, making sure our glasses were full. Adding a side salad was perfect to compliment my chicken piccata over linguine. Mind you, the lemon caper sauce was more oil based than cream, a welcomed departure from what I’m used to. The dish was served with plenty of capers, as that’s really what brings out the flavor for this dish. Shared a tiramisu for dessert.
A
May 23,2025
First time here and will certainly be one of our regular places for dinner. I had eggplant and my wife steak. Everything was excellent including the staff and atmosphere. See you soon!
Chris Lopez
May 13,2025
This was a gem of a restaurant that we found as out of town guests getting into town late. All of the staff clearly worked as a team to take care of guests. There were a bunch of local regulars in the night we were there. That is always a good sign. My toasted coconut margarita, in a tall glass, was tasty. We shared a bruschetta that had perfect little tomatoes and olives. I ordered a side of mushroom risotto, it is one of our favorites to cook at home. This was creamier than ours. I had the seafood casserole and my husband order the chicken dish that had a rich red sauce. So many choices, we would happily revisit when we are in town again.
Steve V
May 5,2025
We have dined at JPs numerous times and never a miss from the front of the house to the kitchen crew and the waitstaff (our 2nd time in a row with Jenny, and she was fabulous). The meal choices cover a to z, and you would be hard pressed not to be impressed by the kitchen. Cocktails were over the top good. Fried calamari is a must with the diavlo sauce. Bruschetta and the crab bisque were both excellent along with our entrees of linguini carbonara, rigatoni bolgonese, and the andrew scallop special. Portions are on the larger side, so if you are planning on dessert, do plan your meal or get it to go.
Andrea Marie
Mar 7,2025
**Update 4/15/2023 ** Another delicious meal meal at JP's!'I have never been disappointed other than the fact that I love the seafood fra diavolo so much I don't try other dishes! My friend had the rib eye gorgonzola and absolutely loved it. The meat was cooked perfectly. Maybe someday I will save room for dessert! My friend and I have been faithfully visiting JP'S almost weekly since their move to Falmouth. The only weeks we haven't gone have been when we couldn't get a reservation. The food and service is AMAZING. We've had Katelyn as our server every time and she is wonderful. I'm addicted to the seafood fra diavolo and get it every time. My friend usually gets the rib eye and loves it but tried the chicken and broccoli alfredo with spinach instead of pasta and was not disappointed. She also swears by the gorgonzola dressing. Tonight we didn't have a reservation and tried to get into the bar but it was full. I purchased a gift certificate and we were leaving disappointed when the hostess said they were full until late. Luckily Katelyn saw us and let us know there was a no show in her area and we were able to enjoy yet another amazing meal. I highly recommend JP'S. You will not be disappointed.
Reviews For JP's Bistro