Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in New Hampshire

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in New Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Carriage House

4.9

4.9 (875)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rye

About the restaurant

The Carriage House, an oceanfront, modern New England restaurant and raw bar, is open at 2263 Ocean Boulevard on scenic Rye Beach, New Hampshire. Committed to honoring the restaurant’s rich traditions rooted in hospitality. Join us for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, sip a cocktail by our working fireplace, or take in the ocean views!

Top review

tiffany

Dined 3 days ago

It’s always a great time at The Carriage House! The food is amazing and the staff is excellent

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PastAmore

4.9

4.9 (290)

$30 and under

Italian

Amherst

About the restaurant

PastAmore is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, deserts and salads. The restaurant takes reservations, offers take-outs and also provides catering services. The normal attire here is casual, with the ambience being classy, and the noise level has been rated as quiet during peak hours. It is a good place to visit with kids or large groups for dinner and there is also a private parking lot with bike parking and wheelchair accessibility here as well. PastAmore has a full alcohol bar and the interior of the restaurant is trendy and spacious.

The menu at PastAmore consists of Italian classic dishes such as the Veal Saltimboca, pasta, pizzas, and spaghetti. The restaurant was established in 2001 and the waiting staff is extremely friendly, and efficient in taking orders.

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We have dined here many times over the last several years and have never been disappointed. The wait staff is always friendly and treat you like family. The food is always served hot and the home made bread is a great way to start off a meal. Parking can be a challenge during busy times.

Tinos

4.9

4.9 (965)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hampton

About the restaurant

Located in Hampton, NH, brings Mediterranean flavors to the Seacoast. Our menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients with house-made pasta, wood-grilled steaks, and locally sourced seafood.

The bar features handcrafted cocktails, an expertly chosen wine list, and local brews. Whether you're out for a casual night or an elevated meal, Tinos offers a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy our warm, contemporary dining room or relax on the four-season patio with heaters, retractable screens, and a fire pit.

For a unique experience, try our Chef’s Table and enjoy a custom, multi-course meal prepared just for you.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as always! Excellent service. Excellent food. If you ask to be seated in a quieter area you are.

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4.8

4.8 (17)

$30 and under

American

Laconia

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Going out to dinner was a Christmas gift to my friend. Boy did they deliver. The service was friendly and the food was fantastic!

La Maison Navarre

4.8

4.8 (178)

$30 and under

French

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Portsmouth near the Music Hall and Jimmys Jazz Club.
MN Wine Bar at the Mezzanine offers a casual chic French experience : drink wine selected with care, cold cuts, pâtés and cheeses from France, and spend a beautiful moment as if you were in the middle of Paris.
Our Menu changes with the season and is made with care by our Chef with local and imported product.

Dinner Signature dish include make your own boards of cheeses and charcuterie, Steak Frites, Halibut and Ratatouille, Coq au Vin, Duck Confit, Raclette, Tartiflette, Crepe Suzette, Mousse au Chocolat, Profiterole,...

Brunch Signature dish include Cocottes, Tartine, Sweet Waffles, Savory Waffles, Omelette, Pain Perdu, Oeuf à la Coque, Panier de Viennoiserie, ....

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Richard

Dined 1 day ago

Delightful eatery on Congress Street. You will feel like you're in a Paris bistro . Food delicious and service great and ambiance very nice.

The Crown Tavern

4.8

4.8 (870)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Crown Tavern will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you'll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, share some tasty bites, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

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Nate

Dined 1 day ago

Start to finish was excellent. Server was the best. She was knowledgeable and humorous!

Cure Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1324)

$31 to $50

American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Cure is located at the corner of State and Penhallow Streets in historic downtown Portsmouth, NH. We are within walking distance of Prescott Park, Strawberry Bank, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Portsmouth Music Hall.
Our restaurant offers American Bistro cuisine, in a fine dining environment, at affordable prices. Cure is a great place for friends to meet, business functions, and romantic dining .

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Joe

Dined 1 day ago

Cait is the best server and the food and drinks were incredible as always

Hanover Street Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (4043)

$31 to $50

Steak

Manchester

About the restaurant

We are committed to serving food that will be creative, yet “classic,” service that will be impeccable but not intimidating, in an ambiance that will be elegant, yet comfortable and inviting, ensuring a dining experience that will be extraordinary and memorable!

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LeeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Never disappoints. Best filets anywhere. Service always fantastic. The best steakhouse in New England

Ristorante Massimo

4.8

4.8 (2830)

$31 to $50

Italian

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Please Note: Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for WIne Bar options at 603.436.4000. We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.~~~~~~ Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**

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alexandra

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Exceptional service. A superior meal. Staff was kind and helpful, welcoming us to a lovely, warm interior on a cold night in Portsmouth. Much appreciated.

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Popular dish

Kobe Beef Meatballs

The Rail at La Stazione

4.5

4.5 (52)

$31 to $50

Italian

Dover

About the restaurant

Elevate your evening at The Rail at La Stazione! Join us for a taste of sophistication and culinary innovation. Our meticulously crafted menu promises to redefine your dining expectations. At The Rail we offer an extensive menu for take out or delivery. La Stazione is our Dine In restaurant offering delicious food and drink. Enjoy a meal with us.

We look forward to serving you.

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Charlie

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Amazing food and service! I highly recommend their meatballs.

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