Probably the BEST restaurant in Newburyport MA where there are now over (30) thirty places to dine out. When considering value, community, menu, atmosphere and service along with solid food ...Ted's place maintains its #1 position in the Downtown. Enjoy. read more

Hmmmm. This is a tough one. A rating of "OK" seems appropriate right now. I went for lunch and figured they'd have a lunch menu but also the option of ordering the "real" items that are on the dinner menu since they're open continuously with no distinct break between lunch and dinner. But I was disappointed in my hopes. The menu was fine but also not terribly interesting. Just regular American. And I'd come for something more than that. So ... 3/5 experience for me. When I try it in the evening perhaps my take will alter. Service was a bit slow but it was also quite busy so perhaps understandable. read more

They don't need another 5 star review but I can't help myself, this place is great. I had the wonderful Seafood Risotto that was huge and my wife had a huge Ahi Tuna Salad. With wine it came to $90 for an excellent meal. read more

Loretta - Seafood Risotto - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

We were warmly welcomed by the owner and brought to our seats in the back as requested. The highlight of the dinner was the ahi tuna salad . The tuna was done perfectly and came with roasted Brussel sprouts. It was delicious. My beet salad was good , but had far too much arugula which overpowered the beets, goat cheese and candied walnuts. If we lived closer I definitely would return to try the lobster scampi. I found out after we should have requested bread. A restaurant of this caliber should just provide bread as part of the meal. It was a pleasant evening but next time I will ask for an outdoor table. read more

Loretta - Tuna bowl - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Service was on point never needed to ask for anything. It's hard to go wrong being downtown Newburyport, the restaurant was set up nicely, clean and everyone was friendly. The food was cooked to perfection. We had scallops, swordfish along with shrimp and steak. read more

Everything at Loretta is just so HANDLED. Cooking, hospitality, graciousness. We look forward to an annual visit during our vacation, and have yet to be disappointed. I marvel at the bright, competent spirit of the place as I enjoy Loretta's remarkably delicious, satisfying food. read more

The prime rib was amazing, flavorful and cooked to what I wanted it exactly to be. The steak came with mash and asparagus but I didn't take a photo of it, just know it was a lot of mash not to mention it was good too Also not even a risotto guy, but the family loved it, hell I loved it We also ordered blue cheese chili y sprouts (blue cheese dip on the size) and I gotta say some of the best Brussels sprouts I've ever had Didn't take a photo sorry Anyways you can also see the sweet potato fries on the table , massive things, extremely tasty and unique, the best I've ever had. Food taste 11/10 Food quantity 10/10 Onto service, it was packed but they constantly had someone come up and assure us the food was coming, I'm not even sure if it even took that long because a waiter always attended to us constantly, as I said the place was packed Service 11/10 Ambiance, it was clean and comfortable, nothing to complain about 10/10 Now the prices are up there, but these are massive servings and absolutely amazing tasting dishes I have a big family, so we ordered a lot, but the prices are reasonable and absolutely justified Prices 9/10 read more

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We got reservations for 5pm right when they opened for dinner and were very thankful because all other times were booked. Once seated the service was amazing! Since the kiddos were hangry, we got them chicken tenders and fries, crab cakes for the adults and mussels. Let's talk about the food.. the simple but delicious chicken and fries for the kids were soo good and fresh. The chicken was some of the best tenders I've tried and it was moist and good. I was very surprised on how good this dish for the kids was. The crab cakes I can't really talk too much about since I didn't try it but the mussels were amazing with the bread dipped into the sauce.. it was heaven. Now let's talk about my dinner which was the seafood risotto.. this dish was superb! The half lobster and all the diver scallops were amazing. Everything went so well with the Parmesan risotto. I highly recommend this dish if you're a seafood lover. If you're ever around Newburyport, be sure to give this wonderful restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Walked in and we were seated. We received menus. No one came to us for a while and then someone took our drink order. We received no bread ever while others who immediately sat did. We never received our drinks. Waitress was in La La land apparently. I guess the food is good but have no idea. Most terrible service I ever had. read more

Second time here. First was a weekday lunch where 2 of us split the lettuce wraps and beet salad. We liked it so much we brought our husbands back to have brunch. Live jazz music - loved the bari sax sounds. Not too loud and a bit festive. This time I got the burger which I ate half of. So good. Caramalized onions and bacon. Was so good, very filling, cooked perfectly. Upgraded to sweet potato fries, which had a nice taste. They did not taste fried, they taste oven baked. I'm hoping they were oven baked because then I would say they were excellent. We all shared the lettuce wraps, and one even got the lettuce wraps as their entree. Another got quiche and said it was perfect and the 4th had chicken wrap with fries. Wait staff was perfect. Had same waitress, Robin. She was great. Just perfect and she remembered us though it had been a few weeks. She didn't stay too long and answered all our questions. Must get the lettuce wraps. SO good. read more

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This place never disappoints! Today I was dying for a lobster roll. I went to Loretta for a late lunch. I had the lobster roll!!! It was delish! Loaded with lobster and dressing was light. The best part was the roll!!! The roll was deep enough to hold all of the chunks of lobster. It was grilled perfectly and the result was a PERFECT NE Lobstah roll!!!! read more

We had a reservation tonight for our class reunion meeting 50 years everyone was so pleasant and accommodating especially the owner so welcoming food was amazing atmosphere so nice thanks so much we will be back read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience with generous portions of high quality food and attentive service. Highly recommend Loretta! read more

Lovely outdoor dining on a summer evening. Excellent service. My partner loved her dish; I liked mine (good not great). Definitely hope to go back. read more

Our experience at Loretta's in Newburyport was so wonderful that it salvaged a day spent on a very underwhelming whale watch that consumed 6 hours of a perfect summer day. With the weather so lovely, we decided to eat outside on their street side patio. Service from our waitress was excellent as she addressed menu questions, offered suggestions on meals or sharing appetizers, and was generally good natured and pleasant. Bonus, we met Ted the owner after dinner was finished who was gentlemanly, appreciative of our patronage and even offered suggestions for other restaurants, ice cream establishments, and things to see and do in the area. If that wasn't enough to entice you into visiting Loretta's, consider the most important ingredient...the food. While enjoying nice cold beverages, we decided on the Caesar salad for one which was very good, and the Seared Ahi Tuna. Our waitress warned me that the Ahi Tuna could be a meal in itself, and she was not kidding. The very fresh, lightly seared Ahi tuna slices were delicious with sesame seeds, ginger, and soy source. But the rest of the salad of warm, crispy Brussel sprouts, mandarin oranges, pickled red onion, shredded carrots, and crispy wonton strips were over the top good. We both ordered from the build your own burger menu which came served on a grilled brioche roll cooked to order. While my medium rare burger was cooked more medium, it was still very good and made with quality meat in a thick patty vs all this smashed burger craze which I do not care for. And the shoestring fries were very crispy on the outside and delicate on the inside. Overall, we were both very happy with our meals and highly recommend stopping at Loretta's next time in Newburyport. read more

Would give no stars. Had to leave after 25 minutes of waiting for a drink. Horrible service. Cannot comment on food because was never served read more

Wonderful restaurant, worth the visit every time. The food and service are always great.

Great restaurant! Fabulous food. The lobster scampi was delicious. Lobster was plentiful. My husband really enjoyed the swordfish with bernaise sauce. Service was good. Would highly recommend Loretta's! read more

Consistently good. Service, food, menu... And its not overpriced like most in Newburyport... Highly recommend.

I would order the seafood risotto every night if I lived here. We had dinner here on our way to Maine. It was near closing and the staff was delightful and welcoming read more

Continued to get Better and. Better- just solid food at a fair price! Food quality is excellent and the flavors are spot on, read more

Loretta - Bolognese! - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

Friendly hosts, lovely outdoor and indoor seating. Food was tasty and fresh. A very pleasant dining experience.

Family get together in Newburyport. Old New England atmosphere. Fresh made pasta, delicious. Our driver very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend. read more

We are part time NBPT residents an this is our go to spot. Came in Sunday at 5, scampi and salmon were fantastic as usual. read more

Loretta - Scampi and Salmon. - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

Loretta's is a reliable favorite in NBPT. Had been several months between visits but was pleasantly surprised with rotating menu offerings. We walked in at dinner time with out reservations but were invited to sit at the bar area on a high top. Service was great as always. The chef seems to always deliver salmon cooked just right. Portions usually allow for some leftovers. Highly recommend. read more

Yum, yum, yum! Go here. We arrived without a reservation and looked a little worse for wear after traveling from the Midwest but they were super welcoming. I would go back just to get the bread that came free with the meal. The lobster scampi was so delicious with great flavor. We were able to sit outside and it was a perfect late summer night. The food came out fast which was much appreciated as we were hungry! My mouth is watering just thinking of this meal days later. read more

Loretta - Menu - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Our favorite restaurant when we're in the area. Great Food and Drinks. I'm a cook so very discriminating. read more

loretta is a beautiful, quaint restaurant perfect for a date night or family gathering in downtown newburyport. bonnie was our server and provided great service. we started with the perfect caesar salad, which was ideal to split. their burrata ravioli was better than imagined, i removed the corn and loved the flavor profile, definitely one of my favorite ravioli dishes i've tried. the brick grilled chicken was good but could have had fluffier potatoes and a bit more seasoning, cooked very well though. to top off the evening, we tried their limoncello cake which was fantastic. caesar salad 10/10 burrata ravioli 10/10 brick grilled chicken 9/10 limoncello cake 10/10 i'd highly recommend loretta if you're near newburyport! ambiance: 5/5 food: 4.8/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 loretta: 5/5 read more

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Amazing place!!! Lots of options for everyone!! Excellent place if you have celiac....Speaking with our server and the hostess, the owner has celiac and staff have been trained properly. Just ask, they will assist you in something you are caving if it's not on the menu. My wife had GF Shrimp Scampi Risotto, which is not an option on the menu. read more

Food exceptional Service on the other hand, does anyone smile anymore ? Bartender needs a vacation or told she is in the hospitality industry . That means be nice to patrons , we help pay your bills Ambiance ok it's extremely loud without it even being being read more

I've been to Newburyport many times but have never been able to get into Loretta's and I can see why!! I had their raspberry margarita-two actually. First one was amazing!! Tart, crisp, tangy and refreshing. Second one was way too much lime-I couldn't drink it....however, when I told them it was awful and undrinkable, they made me a new one without any issues. Haven't had a truly delish or correctly cooked prime rib in forever! I honestly have to say this is the best prime rib I've ever had! The seasoning, cooked the exact way I asked for....really tender and flavorful! The mashed potatoes were solid, thick, and perfect. The asparagus were perfection! The only constructive guidance I'd offer is the food was cool to cold when it arrived. Otherwise perfection! read more

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The place is quiet and pleasant. The food was delicious, and all the people who work at the restaurant are very respectful and helpful

We stopped in here on our way to Portsmouth and are thrilled that we did. We sat outside and had an excellent meal. The lobster was delicious. read more

Incredible experience at Loretta's. From the moment my husband and I walked in the door, we got a good vibe. Although all the other diners were eating inside, when we asked if we could be seated outside, the response was "of course you can. We will seat you wherever you want." So outside we went. The outside seating was comfortable and attractive (with white linen tablecloths and napkins.) Our server - Cathy - appeared just a couple of minutes after we were seated and could not have been more accommodating and friendly. My husband and I ordered from the luncheon menu. I had the Bolognese, which was spaghetti in a delicious pork ragu with ricotta and parmesan cheese, served with a garlic crostini. Hubby opted for a chicken salad wrap and French fries. Both dishes were exceptional. For dessert, creme brulee for the hubs, and lemon blueberry ricotta bread pudding with praline for me. Scrumptious! Run - don't walk - to Loretta's. It's a 10 on all counts, including the price point. (Hubs devoured the chicken salad wrap before I could snag a photo.) read more

Loretta - Spaghetti Bolognese (pork ragu) with ricotta and a garlic crostini - New American Near Me - Newburyport, Massachusetts

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Food is always consistent no matter what night you go. The food is always great. The owner, Ted always comes around to your table and asks if everything is OK. read more

Wonderful food! Great atmosphere and bar. The brussel sprouts were amazing as was the shrimp scampi.

The food is always consistently good, and priced reasonably for what it is. Servers are attentive and friendly. Bar staff mix some cool drinks. Ted, the owner, is a helluva nice guy. read more

This is my favorite place to go for lunch and dinner. I have always had a delicious meal served with efficiency. The ambiance is somewhat lacking but is more than made up for with the genuine good cheer. read more

I have been dreaming about their Burrata Ravioli since the last time I had it. Once again, it did not disappoint! The chocolate mousse for desert was just as amazing. Food and service spot on. read more

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Lousy service and meals that were disappointing. I'd recommend you try some other place.