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La Maison Navarre
Price: Moderate•French•4.8(195)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, ....Ristorante Massimo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,892)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**
Row 34 - Portsmouth
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(1,652)We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.
Row 34 serves up a seafood-focused menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.
Visit our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, MA, Row 34 Burlington, MA and Row 34 Cambridge, MAOtto - Portsmouth
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.7(68)Located in the heart of the West End in the Frank Jones 1884 House, OTTO Portsmouth boasts spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 2-level bar with 24 taps. Enjoy full-service dining, our quick-serve slice counter, as well as takeout and delivery of your favorite OTTO pies, salads, apps, and desserts.
Toscana Chop House
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(1,518)Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, a steakhouse concept that will be built around signature chops, incredible sides, and of course many of the Italian favorites that customers have come to love from Tuscan Kitchen.Rooftop at The Envio
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(448)VALENTINES DAY
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Perched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.
Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.
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From verified diners like you
- MMMarthaMGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExceptional meal, service, ambiance. Decadent and delicious. Thank you to the team … especially our server Anna … it was delicious!More infoRistorante MassimoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth•4.8
- TTonyKey West / Florida Keys •16 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe seared tuna/pork belly special was imaginatively presented and delicious, as were the truffle gnocchi and eggplant rolatini. Our server Ed was gracious and helpful.More infoToscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth•4.5
- CCandaceVIPGreater Boston •61 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent birthday lunch. Oysters and shrimp, fish and chips, whole belly clams. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly.More infoRow 34 - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Portsmouth•4.8
- AaxanthicNew Hampshire •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoI loved my experience at the envio! My mom mentioned my birthday casually to the waitress, she remembered, and brought a candle out on top of my desert+sang! The manager is incredibly accommodating and sat my table of three at a table for six because i wanted the view! Love them over there and will be back!More infoRooftop at The EnvioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Portsmouth•4.5
- SStephenGreater Boston •41 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoExcellent service. We had fondue, wine, and dessert and everything was delicious.More infoLa Maison NavarrePrice: Moderate• French• Portsmouth•4.8
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Located on the beautiful New Hampshire coast, Portsmouth is one of the top dining destinations north of Boston. With a history as a bustling seaport, Portsmouth is full of charming restaurants and shops that draw on its coastal location. Seafood options are plentiful. You may even be able to enjoy a lobster roll, fried oysters or fish tacos while looking over the ocean where your food was caught earlier that day. And if you are looking for a raw bar for oysters or little-neck clams, you won't be disappointed. Portsmouth is also home to a number of cafes and lounges where you can enjoy both food and art, and you'll see plenty of wine bars and breweries as you stroll down the brick-paved streets of downtown Portsmouth.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Portsmouth is Cure Restaurant
The best vegan restaurants in Portsmouth are Ristorante Massimo, The Puddle Dock and Toscana Chop House
The best vegetarian restaurants in Portsmouth are Ristorante Massimo, The Puddle Dock and Cure Restaurant
The restaurants with the best service in Portsmouth are Cure Restaurant, Row 34 - Portsmouth and La Maison Navarre
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Portsmouth are Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, The Puddle Dock and Ristorante Massimo
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