Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in New Hampshire

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Updated January 05, 2025

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PastAmore

4.9

4.9 (296)

$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

Colleen

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Pastamore is our go to Italian restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is always spot on.

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar

4.8

4.8 (173)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wolfeboro

About the restaurant

Wolfetrap Grill & Rawbar is a family owned and operated restaurant located in Wolfeboro, NH. We offer the freshest local seafood, amazing burger, delicious salads and much more. Offering limited reservations via Opentable, most of our seating is walk-in service. Enjoy our friendly, casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating on Back Bay with water views. A popular destination, sometimes means a bit of a wait, our outdoor “Trap” bar is a great place to wait for your table and enjoy games, snacks and drinks.

Top review

Lynn

Dined on Oct 23, 2024

Our entrees of Grilled swordfish and oarmesan crusted haddock were served perfectly. Hot, tasty and delicious.

Laconia Local Eatery

4.8

4.8 (24)

$30 and under

American

Laconia

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Paul

Dined 7 days ago

The food was excellent. Duck and lamb chops were perfect. Seth was a very hospitable server. Great experience, will definitely be back next time we're in town.

The Galley Hatch

4.7

4.7 (700)

$30 and under

American

Hampton

About the restaurant

Established in 1970 by the late Mike and Kay Tinios, the Galley Hatch has been a seacoast favorite restaurant for 50 years. An extensive menu offers traditional American Food highlighting New England seasonality and serves lunch and dinner daily. Collectively, the Three Dining rooms, Tap Room, and four season Lower Deck, provide seating for over 400 guests. With sky-lit dining areas, a fireplace, wooden booths, and large round tables, The Galley Hatch boasts a charming and cozy New England ambiance.

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ElaineVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Food and service - awesome! Our booth was a little chilly by the window.

Hagan's Grill

4.6

4.6 (838)

$30 and under

American

Hampton

About the restaurant

Your local Neighborhood bar is known for its American Cuisine with a touch of French and Italian Flair. Supporting your local produce market and bringing you nothing but the best fresh food in town. Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

90% of our menu is Gluten Free
Fresh Daily Fish Specials
*Available for functions, please contact us for more information
*Give a gift that keeps on giving Gift Cards available
* Hagan's apparel now for sale. Call us for more information
603-926-5668
www.hagansgrill.com

Top review

PatVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I ordered a salad with steak tips. The server brought me a steak knife which unfortunately I did not need. Each piece of steak was less than one inch - smaller than bite size. Not sure how you can charge $15 for less than 3 oz of steak. I love Hagan's and hope the value improves.

Otto - Portsmouth

4.6

4.6 (63)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

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.

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ElizabethVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Pizza is always great! Nice location and the service was excellent!

74 Main at Millstone

4.5

4.5 (847)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

New London

About the restaurant

The Millstone has been serving extraordinary food and drink to the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region for thirty years. The menu focus is on natural, heart-healthy fare including grass-fed meats from local farms.

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Jenny

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

We really liked this place! Service was a little slow even though it was quiet, I think it was the kitchen though and not the server, who was very sweet and helpful. Food was delicious especially all the asian-inspired stuff. Ambiance is nothing special but fine.

Tomahawk Butchery and Tavern

4.5

4.5 (205)

$30 and under

Steak

Merrimack

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

Food was great! My aunt had an issue with her steak and our waitress was great and fixed it right away!! We also tried the sangria flight and it was delicious!! Can’t wait to go back!

Luca's Mediterranean Cafe

4.3

4.3 (64)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Keene

About the restaurant

Thank you for inquiring to Lucas cafe. At this time we will be closed and re opening under new management with Celebrity Chef David Burke restaurant group. Please keep a look out on our present website and social media platforms for announcements and updates on our future opening date.

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AlastairVIP

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Outstanding restaurant in downtown Keene, NH. We had a lovely lunch here while on vacation.

Eagle Landing

3.6

3.6 (346)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jackson

About the restaurant

*** We are currently serving dinner in our newly renovated Carriage House while the main dining room undergoes a revamp. The hotel bar will be open on when dinner is served for cocktails only. Full dinner service Thursday - Monday nights in the Carriage House. ****

Eagle Landing Tavern & Restaurant is located within the Eagle Mountain House Hotel & Golf Club. Dinner is available Thursday thru Monday nights starting at 5:00pm, with the Tavern open for drinks at 4:00pm. Enjoy our twist on classic comfort cuisine and craft cocktails with nostalgic views of the White Mountains, and the Wildcat River in our family-friendly restaurant. Reserve a table in our historic Highfields Dining Room, or the Tavern. We cannot wait for you to be our guest!

Top review

RonVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Nice experience. The restaurant is currently in a different location on the property. But over all our meal and service was great.

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