Amato's

From sweet treats to iconic sandwiches, here are six of the oldest restaurants in Portland, Maine, that have endured and thrived over time.

I just spotted that the old Amato's business is on the market. I'm wondering what would be the perfect fit for that space?

These eight Maine businesses opened up over 100 years ago and are still in business today.

Where do you stand on this healthy debate?

If you've got family in another state missing some Maine cuisine, you can ship them a classic Italian sandwich for the holidays from Amato's.

Where was this when I attempted to eat my first Italian sandwich?

While Amato's is known as the home of the original Italian sandwich, they're also home to some freshly baked bagels if you know where to find them.

Before Portland was a trendy food city, it was home to dozens of incredible restaurants that laid the foundation. Here are a handful that are still standing.

Likely staffing shortages have led Amato's to close several locations of their popular chain throughout Maine on Sundays

With some places dating back to the early 1900's, here's a snapshot of some of the oldest bars and restaurants that are still standing in Portland, Maine

Lib's Dairy Treats in Portland brought their pickle soft serve back but this time, they added a Maine favorite to the mix

You can ship Amatos pickles, oils, and more to anyone across the nation.

Where do you get the best Italian? Stephen King or LL Bean? Take the thought provoking Would You Rather Maine quiz now!

From generation to generation, Mainers have devoured the classic Italian sandwich available at their local corner store, their favorite deli or the closest Amato's sandwich shop. But as time has gone on, so has the debate on what ingredients EXACTLY make up the classic Maine Italian sandwich...

Scrapping their outdoor space on India Street, Amato's wants to make a larger impact on the Portland scene with an even larger restaurant/bar.