Best Casual Restaurants in Durham

Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, situated in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, offers a refined dining experience that seamlessly blends Italian culinary traditions with premium steakhouse offerings. Housed in the historic 1804 New Hampshire National Bank building, the restaurant's ambiance is characterized by exposed brick, original vault doors, and murals by local artists, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere.

I made the reservation expecting their regular menu. Instead we were presented with a prix fix menu. However, the evening progressed we noticed that other diners were ordering off the regular menu. It would have been nice to have been given the option. With that said, the prix fix menu option were excellent. The server was attentive and friendly.

Overall we had a good experience. Good was great. Staff were polite and kind. We ordered salads, meatballs and some pizza. Salads came first and pizza arrived just as we finished which was great. We had to ask about the meatballs. We also sat a while waiting for a server. Our server waited first on table that was seated after us and then came to our table. Otherwise all was good! We’d definitely go back.

Great experience. I would go again but I'd eat inside next time. Igloo was had a really nice ambience:

Jazz brunch at Jimmy’s is well worth it; the food offerings are varied and delicious,; service is top notch and the music was perfect complement.