We went here for our anniversary dinner…read more We started off with a wine and a beer. Our server made us aware that they were out of a couple of things. It was a deal breaker for us, so we decided to go somewhere else. They explained to us that they are a scratch kitchen. We just had bad luck on timing and them selling out of some popular items. The service we received was fantastic. 2 people were tag teaming hosting, bar tending, and serving. The guy and gal made a great team.

I just have two words: focaccia bread! But now let me add an another two: eggplant parmigiana and…read moreburrata apps! Delicious authentic Italian food. Worth the wait since they don't take reservations.

We went here for our fifth anniversary. Unbeknownst to us, it is restaurant week in Portsmouth…read moreand a 3 course menu was offered for $52. We each ordered so.ething different each course and shared each dish. Everything we ate was delicious. My husband thought the Bolognese Rigatoni was so-so but I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere upstairs was intimate but a bit noisy. The service from everyone was impeccable.

Ristorante Massimo is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I've had anywhere and they have…read morethe best Italian food I've had outside of New York. From the moment you walk into the historic, brick-walled dining room, you feel like you've been transported to a cozy grotto in Italy. The atmosphere is intimate and upscale, but still incredibly welcoming. Now, for the food: The Carbonara was absolutely authentic--perfectly creamy with just the right bite from the guanciale and sharp Pecorino. It's hard to find a carbonara this well-balanced outside of Rome. I also had the Filet, which was cooked to a flawless medium and was incredibly tender. You can tell they use top-tier cuts of meat. I finished the night with the Peach Sorbet, and it was the perfect refreshing end to the meal. It tasted like biting into a ripe, fresh peach--light, vibrant, and not overly sweet. The service was impeccable throughout the night. If you're looking for a spot for a special occasion or just want a truly world-class Italian meal, this is it. I'll definitely be back!"

I cannot comment on anyone in the store, or service or anything. My other half was the one who went…read moreinto the store and picked everything up. We are on our yearly trip to Maine, and we stopped to get pasta to take a break from all the amazing lobster we were eating. We got a bag of lobster ravioli and wild mushroom ravioli. First of all, both of these flavors were out of this world. We ate both with oil and maldon flakes and no sauce. The lobster ravioli were stuffed full of delicious filling with actual lobster meat. The wild mushroom was super herby and earthy mushroom flavors. The pasta... is perfect. The filling is perfect. Its the absolutely perfect ratio of filling and pasta thickness. none of them broke. They were the ultimate homemade pasta. If you're in Maine, and you need a break from nonstop lobster.... (Except stuffed lobster ravioli) , I cannot recommend this place enough.

My first time in here and I was super impressed! Fresh foods, homemade pasta, prepared meals,…read morefrozen meals and many Italian treats! I tried the mac and cheese, the chicken parmigiana and the spaghetti and meatballs. They were all so good! Can't wait to go back and try more dishes!

We were hesitant to try having heard mixed reviews…read more We were pleasantly surprised ! The atmosphere is lovely .. Clean ,bright, upscale We were serve Foccacia that was real Foccacia .. not a bready cakey "want a be" The Caesar salad was fresh crisp and delicious The chicken parm was also delicious Pan fried cutlet ( not greasy)with a light tomato sauce Served with perfectly sautéed broccoli rabbi ... a little heat , garlic slices and nit too much oil A complimentary gelato to finish off the meal !! Yum A very crave worthy meal .... We will be back

The service was good, but as noted by others the place is loud because of the hard surfaces and…read morelayout. They did not acknowledge my wife's birthday, though it was noted in the reservation. Here's the food: Arancini - good flavor, odd shape and breading, didn't come with sauce Calamari - slightly overcooked, not that tough but wasn't soft like fresh should be, but it was crispy Caesar salad - very good Side salmon - star of the show, delicious Kids butter pasta - it was fine, the pasta was a little over cooked Flank steak - cooked perfect. I'm not convinced it was flank steak just be the texture, it was leaner than expected but delicious - closer to strip steak. The cold potato salad is an odd choice. Carbonara Pizza - it's not carbonara, it's a breakfast pizza. MAYBE they used guanciale, but it was sliced thin like bacon with a few whole strips, not chunks like you'd expect carbonara. Also had chunks of mozz on it and a poached egg or too. I personally would have made a carbonara sauce as the base and then chunked guanciale on top. A little pepper and parsley to pull it together. Honestly disappointed, carbonara is a top dish for me. Dessert menu is lacking big time. The complementary soft serve gelato was good, not great. The place is fine, I wouldn't go back.

The Pizzeria was bustling and noisy, but happy. Waitress very friendly. ALL sorts of beer…read moreavailable. We had simple red pizza w mushroom, sausage, and arugula. Everything was just right. To me, the Best part was the WPF Bread store on the other side. Their bread is the BEST! And here there were many flavors I'd never seen before. Plus they were having a 2/1 sale so only $4.50 per delicious loaf. I left w a granola-blueberry and a chocolate-chocolate chip. The orange-cranberry was fantastic but I thought had more sugar. The staff was nice here too. I wish the store was closer to my home! The outside area was very attractive also.

We've been here in the past and really enjoyed the pizza, which made our experience Friday night…read moreespecially surprising and disappointing. Unfortunately, the pizza was soft, undercooked, and just not good. It was such a noticeable difference from what we've had here before. We didn't finish it and didn't even want to take the leftovers home -- it was that disappointing. Hopefully this was just an off night, because our previous experiences had been much better.

We were able to get a parking place right in front on concert night!! I, who usually doesn't drink,…read moreordered an espresso martini before dinner. It was great!! She was able to add Bailey's so it was a bit creamier. We ordered some mozarella sticks before dinner and they were yummy. For my dinner I ordered a small pizza. I can't recall the topping, probably meatball. It was excellent. I wanted to finish it all, but 2 pieces came home with me. Great option for dining nicely prior to the concert in the park. Would definitely come here again.

Wanted to update my review as the Rosa is now under new management and I believe much improved. Now…read morepart of the MT dining group (Surf, Buckleys Great Steaks, etc...), I felt that the food was substantially better than our prior visits. The staff is pleasant and we had a great waiter. Somehow the room felt nicer, cleaner and brighter. We dined with friends and started with cocktails which were very good. Our waiter brought out complimentary bread and oil, which we all enjoyed, and was replenished during our meal. The small Caesar salad was generous and easily enough for two. The meatball appetizer was also quite big, with 3 delicious meatballs and several pieces of garlic toast. We shared a Lasagna entree which was very good, and was more than enough for two people. In fact, we could not finish and brought home a small portion which I enjoyed for lunch. The menu offers both classic comfort Italian dishes, as well as pizza and more modern Italian fare. Our friends were pleased with Chicken Parm, again more than they could eat. We all felt prices were fair and reasonable given food prices these days. Further, unlike a few other spots in town, no unpleasant surprise surcharge for using a credit card. We were too fill to try dessert, but I expect they will be as good as those offered at other Buckley restaurants. I think Michael Buckley has done a great job reinvigorating this long standing Portsmouth restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation, the place was packed and with good reason.

The food was amazing! Caprese salad, bruschetta, and baked salmon with lobster cream sauce and a…read moreside of lobster ravioli! Fabulous! Lemoncello gelato for dessert was the perfect ending of a delightful meal! And the service was fantastic!

Great atmosphere, though it can feel a bit chilly if you're seated near the windows. The service…read morewas excellent, and our server was very knowledgeable about both the menu and the wine list. Everything we ordered tasted fantastic. That said, both the pappardelle and the ravioli were a bit heavy on the sauce. While the sauces were delicious, they slightly overwhelmed the pasta and distracted from the delicate flavors of the lobster. The standout entrée was the braised short rib. It was incredibly tender and packed with rich, savory flavor. The drinks were excellent, and dessert was the perfect finish. The pistachio cheesecake was absolutely outstanding. Added note: I ordered the Caesar salad...I was asked if I wanted anchovies. I did, the server said nothing about an additional charge for the anchovies and I didn't look on the bill. If they do charge for anchovies knock one star off this review. One other reviewer claimed they charged extra for anchovies. A traditional Caesar comes with anchovies! If they're charging extra; that's just wrong. Nowhere on the menu does it say extra for anchovies. Bon appétit

This little restaurant was a fantastic find on our visit to Portsmouth. It was tucked away along a…read morelittle alley and had seating outside, which was perfect because we had two dogs with us. They were very dog friendly. We had the set menu, which was four courses of small plates, and it was perfect. The food was excellent.Well prepared and delicious.. The staff were very friendly, as was the owner. I also had a whiskey and cider based cocktail, which was delicious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant for anyone in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area.

I honestly am not sure where to start and end with my wife and l anniversary dinner at Cava this…read moreevening. My wife and I have close to or more than 1000 dining experiences in our time together. If Cava wasn't the best overall, it was an extremely close second. Our server Dan was awesome from start to finish. On point, Attentive, professional, and exceeded expectations on every level. Cava is a very intimate dining experience with a warm comfortable indoor and outdoor seating option. It is also very practical as a stop before going to the Music Hall, an important date or like us an anniversary. Cava is unlike many of the places we have visited over the years in the food category. Every course was exceptionally prepared, thoroughly thought out and professionally executed with excellent plating. I won't go into detail on every dish but suffice it to say there was enjoyment with every mouthful of every course. I ordered: Espresso Martini An Italian Pinot Grigio (with dinner) We shared the charcuterie plate First course - Mussels Second Course - Italian Meatball dish Third Course - Braised Flank Steak Fourth Course - Torte My wife ordered: A wonderful Rum with blackberry cocktail An Italian Pinot Grigio(with dinner) First Course- Warm Potato Soup Second Course- Stuffed and wrapped dates Third Course- Shrimp with Polenta Fourth Course- Blueberry Cheesecake

A very eclectic shop. I was up in York last week for vacation and was looking for a liquor store,…read moreand this came up in my search engine. Friendly owner, very nice selection of wines!

Great store and service. We came in search of bourbons. Owner was very helpful with us and even…read moretook our name and number for when items we were looking for are available. Love to come back!

We love this restaurant. Especially during the summer when we can sit outside. The restaurant is…read moreunder the trees so it's always in the shade even on hot days. It's nice and cool. The food is excellent, and the service has always been good. During the winter will go inside and usually sit at the bar and we've enjoyed the food and the service there too.

Service was excellent but we ordered 2 pasta dishes, the Bolognese, and the spaghetti with one…read moremeatball. Unfortunately, there was no spaghetti, so another pasta was substituted without first consulting with me. Both pasta were the same, and they were both homemade. That was the positive. Unfortunate, the sauce for both completely lacked in flavor. It was as if no spices were used. We had to substantially dose salt and pepper into our meals. Perhaps we should have forgone the pasta for the pizza. At the high price we paid, we expected a better meal. Ah, well, lesson learned. With so many restaurants in Portsmouth, we will not return.