Great service, very comfy atmosphere. AMAZING new bar they installed recently, great place to have a date night or a celebratory dinner. We love Mise en Place! read more

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By far the best restaraunt in town. And probably then some. I highly recommend this restaraunt to anyone seeking a good dinner. I ordered the pumpkin ravioli which was absolutely delicious. It's sweet but with a very subtle bite to it. My friend ordered the lamb lollipops which were also amazing. For dinner I ordered the duck which was perfectly cooked. My friend ordered the scallops which were arguably the best I've ever had. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. The chef even visited outside a handle of times to check on everybody's meal which were all glowing compliments. If you're vacationing around Wolfeboro, come here. If you're a local and never stopped by, come here. If you're passing through, come here. Amazing restaraunt. read more

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If I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would. My husband has been spending summers in the area since he was 9 years old. He had very fond memories of this restaurant and wanted to take me there for New Years Eve. We just bought a farm in Alton and needed a night out. Positive: The restaurant decor and ambience is adorable. Maybe 10 tables max - perfect size. Not-so-positive: We had an 8p reservation. It was NYE, so the restaurant was pretty full. There was only one server working, and she didn't seem very experienced. Tough situation for her and the guests. The wine glasses on the table were dirty, and we were missing a water glass. No biggie. We noted it once the server got to us and ordered cocktails. The wine list is appallingly poor. There are so many reasonably priced French wines (this is supposed to be a French bistro after all). We settled on a 2018 Cote de Rhône (2018??? Seriously??). It was awful, as expected. Think the wine equivalent of Listerine. From the moment we sat down, it was clear that the staff did not want to be working on NYE. We were pressured to order all of our courses immediately. We prefer a more leisurely dining experience and were instantly turned off. We felt rushed from the moment we walked in the door. Later, our server told us that the restaurant had been closed for 2 mos., and NYE was their first day back in action. I'm not really sure why they felt the need to open?!?! Someone (perhaps the owner?) came out from the kitchen to serve food. She was dressed in workout gear. I kid you not! I'm no snob, but maybe a pair of jeans would be more appropriate? The food was....odd. This restaurant wants to be Italian. There is really no French fare on the menu. I had the carbonara risotto. It was good if not a tad runny. My husband had the potstickers. Again, good but a weird menu item for a French bistro. For salads, we ordered a wedge and a Caesar. The Caesar was awful, and the blue cheese dressing on the wedge tasted weird. I had the duck breast for my main. It was ok. It needed a proper sear. It came with another risotto (there are 3 on the little menu). This one was LADEN with goat cheese and was inedible. The berry compote that accompanied the duck was just ok (perhaps from a jar). The dish was garnished with fresh blackberries and strawberries. Again...weird. My husband had the chicken piccata. He was non-plussed. The chicken was overly breaded (think chicken nuggets). We skipped dessert. We'd had enough and couldn't bear the feeling of being rushed any longer. The meal cost $250 which was absurd for the quality of the food and experience. We won't be returning. FYI -- La Boca is the best restaurant in Wolfeboro, not this place. read more

Mise En Place had mediocre food for the price. We had the pork dumplings, mushroom and goat cheese tart, a salad with goat cheese, and the duck risotto with goat cheese. The apps were fine - but I couldn't help but think they could have heated the dumplings and the tart from frozen and served them up. The duck risotto was also fine, but the sauce was too heavy and too sweet. I had a glass of prosecco - it was Cupcake brand, which is what I get for a weeknight wine. There are so many good proseccos in small bottles or even cans - the restaurant should do a bit of research and offer something special! We sat outside, which was fine until dusk, and then the mosquitos attacked with a vengeance. Basically, the food is fine, but not great, and they charge a lot. We also waited awhile between each course, which became annoying. This is not a restaurant for foodies. Compared to other food in Wolfboro, I can see why people give it 4 to 5 stars. But for the price, they really need to become significantly more creative. read more

This is, by far, the best restaurant in the lower winnipesaukee area. No joke. And in 30 years, my family has tried them all. It has fancy city food but it is not stuffy. You have to call for a reservation - it's a small space. It is chef-owned and everything I've ordered there has been excellent. 08/15/07 - The French President and his family ate here while they were vacationing at Lake Winnipesaukee. What other endorsement do you need? read more

Hands down, the best restaurant in Wolfeboro or around the lake and I've tried nearly all of them at one time or another. Closes early (no reservations after 8 pm) and is small, but the food is diverse and wonderful, and the menu is extensive and creative. I've eaten here several times on my trips to Winnipesaukee and never been disappointed - ever. Reservations a must, even in the depth of winter (when it's open!). Caveat: it is a small restaurant - no more than 30 people - with hardwood floors and the noise level can be high. On occasion if it's really busy, the service can be frenetic as it was once when only two people were available to serve and bus 8 tables. read more

We sat outside on the patio, nice and relaxing - less noisy than inside. Menu looked fantastic. We placed our order and the waitress warned us that, "the kitchen was a little backed up." She was not kidding, i have never waited so long for food in my life. We arrived at 7pm and our entrees were served at 8:30. Had I not flagged down the waitress to tell her we needed to leave, we may still be sitting there waiting for our entrees. Sadly, during the time we waited for our food, the outdoor patio became less relaxing due to the onslought of ferocious misquitos. I ordered the soup of the day, "Cream of Asparagus". Great fresh flavor but the serving was tiny. My husband ordered the tuna tartare, fairly basic but unoffensive. For our entrees, i ordered the pumpkin ravioli appetizer - very heavy and smothered in coconut which seemed to compete with the pumpkin flavor, in a bad way. My husband got the scallops which were served with an eggpant pesto. The egglplant pesto was dry, dry, dry and had nothing to do with the rest of the dish and neither did the white rice that was not even mentioned in the menu description. We didn't try the dessert because by that time I had wrapped napkins around my legs to ward off the pesky bugs; and quite frankly, we didn't have another hour to wait for the dessert to arrive. Perhaps we would have had a better experience when the restaurant was less busy on a weeknight - but who knows. read more

Best food in town. Fresh ingredients with attention to detail. Staff is friendly and restaurant is clean and refreshing. We only visit Wolfeboro and don't live here year round but this is a must every time we are in town. My suggestion would be to try the chicken piccata which is so full of fresh parsley lemon and capers! read more

Let's start with the food. It is very good - but not as good as the menu prices imply. Same with the wait staff - friendly but not polished. The wine list is a train wreck. The offer 6 white wines: 3 are Sauvignon Blanc and 2 are Chardonnay. And they are wines available for $25 or less retail marked up 3x. No imagination at all . The red list was slightly better offering a Montepulciano. All in all, it is just not worth the price, even though probably the best food in Wolfeboro. Perhaps that is why the dining room was not full. PS charging $2 to split a salad when the customer is dropping over $200 is a bit petty. read more

I went out to eat here with my family while on vacation. It is definitely a hidden gem since it is not right on the main strip. I am glad a friend gave us the suggestion to go here. The food was absolutely delicious. I started off with a port soaked strawberry salad and then had a pumpkin ravioli dish wish grilled shrimp for my entree. The sauce on this dish was incredible. I was very happy with my choices and there were so many other dishes on the menu and specials that sounded amazing. They have a nice wine selection and can make cocktails as well. My family and I shared a delicious bottle of syrah. Great overall experience and look forward to going back! read more

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Really good food, only if your order correctly. I feel like this place has gone downhill over the past few years. It's inconsistent as well. Just had tuna tartare, heirloom tomatoes, and chicken piccata, and it was fabulous. Order carefully! Don't eat outside if you're going to be there past 8. Mosquitos will have a much better dinner than you. read more

I ate here on Friday night to celebrate my birthday with my boyfriend. We had a reservation and we were seated promptly. It appeared that everyone dining had made a reservation and I don't think you'd get a seat without one. The restaurant is pretty small inside and there are three tables outside. We ordered a glass of cabernet and malbec which were both good. Dinner starts with hot rolls and oil/cheese/spice to dip the bread. Next, we ordered salad and an appetizer to start. I enjoyed the peach and spinach salad with goat cheese. For dinner, I had the special red snapper, it was pretty good, but I don't think I'd order it again. My boyfriend had the duck, which he enjoyed. Atmosphere was comfortable. There were some tables for two close together, but we lucked out and got our own big table. The place got pretty loud when a few groups arrived for dinner. I knocked a star off because the service started out top notch but when the place got full around 7:30pm, the service went from super attentive to the water glass being empty. Overall, it was a good experience but be warned it is a tad pricey for the lake. Our dinner with two glasses of wine, one salad, one appetizer, and two entrees was a little over $100 plus tip. read more

We had a very good meal. Let me start with the staff. They are wonderful and do their best to compensate for: Austere ambiance - not minimalistic and clean - it's an I don't care to invest in your pleasure. Good but not great food prep and presentation. Like the ambiance- no added effort for the pleasure of the customer. One table by the kitchen - every Resturant has one - but it also looks into the service prep area. No curtain or jealousy screen. Libby glass quality wine glasses. Again - lack of knowledge that dining is a multi sensorial experience. Toasting with the clink of a jelly glass!!! 4 and 5 star ratings are in comparison to what else is available in the area. Up your game for the price you charge and the place in the community you could hold. The duck breast - no crispy skin / meat only room temp - sauce tasted like red raspberry preserves out of a jar. Get with it. Your clientele knows better than you think. read more

Overall good experience. I tried to make a dinner reservation at 8pm on Saturday night. A nice woman called me back to tell me 745 was the earliest they could do. When we arrived , 80% of the tables were empty- not quite sure why we couldn't have our 8pm reservation. Drinks were good. Gin martini was strong and delicious- decent for a place w no real bartender. Our waitress was friendly. We had the Brie/pomegranate special for an appetizer, very nice. I had the duck and he had the veal/chicken dish. Good food. Nice homemade feel. Wine menu is small and didnt work very well w the options on the dinner menu. Ambiance was quiet and clean. Nice lighting. read more

Excellent!! Was looking for a nice place to celebrate our anniversary. Looked at the reviews on Yelp while we were passing through Wolfesboro. It looked like the place we we're looking for. It was perfect the food was excellent service was friendly an prompt. The risotto is to die for. I could of had a big bowl of that alone and been happy. Chef came out to greet us and see how our meals were. Great experience they made our anniversary a special day for sure. I wish we lived closer so we could go back more often. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fine dinning. read more

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So much better than Wolfes Tavern in the Inn we stayed at. Even with dinner included in our stay at the Wolfeboro Inn we chose to dine here and wow did we luck out. Excellent fresh pasta and a perfectly cooked filet made for a very memorable evening. We will definitely be back to Mise en Place! read more

So here's the deal: food was incredible..starting with wonderfully kicked spiced oil with super warm bread (with cornstarch crumbs perfect), followed by amazing 3-mushroom papardelle and superb salad. Then beautifully done filet mignon cooked just as ordered and chicken piccata. Only problem was the service which they said was due to "a personnel issue" in the kitchen - felt like an emergency they were trying to deal with. I'm inclined to give benefit of the doubt and tell you if you are in this neck of the woods definintely eat here (despite being in a weird location on a side street) read more

To my knowledge the only upscale dining experience in Wolfeboro. Everything else is either touristy or deep fried whatever. In terms of decor/ambiance, there really isn't much. It's a square dining room. No bar, although there is liquor service. Mature crowd. We showed up without dinner reservations on a Friday night and were told they were full up, but could fit us in. The room is only half full, the dining room has only about 15 tables, but they want to squeeze us in between other occupied tables (we decline and ask to be seated in a less "crowded in" part of the dining room which they accommodate). An hour and a half later and the place is still only half full. Aside from the above service lapses the cuisine was quite nice and the wine options, although limited, were tasty. The dinner service itself was prompt. Not sure it was worth the $200 plus we spent on dinner, but we weren't disappointed by anything we ordered. read more

Overrated and overpriced. It is neat and clean with white tablecloth's, but the atmosphere is blah. The service is pleasant if not a little bit slow. Their hot bread rolls were good, but the oil was not seasoned well. Fried goat cheese appetizer was just OK. The wedge salad consisted of all the goodies, but they were sparse. There pan seared scallops were quite good, And served over rice. The filet mignon although quite tender was not very tasty even with their special butter topping. This plus one drink each came to 160 dollars. Not worth it to me. read more

So disappointed... I want to start by saying the food we had was excellent. We only made it through the first course (lamb lollipops and mussels) though. We had a very early reservation (5:15) and were only one of two tables in the restaurant. Within one minute of being seated, we were asked to order first course (before being asked what we wanted to drink). We were then asked to order second and third courses. We explained that this was 'date night' and our only time away from our baby, so we were not in any rush to order the second and third courses. After being almost immediately pressured again, we ordered our second course (first course hadn't even arrived yet). Right after we ordered, we heard the two waitresses talking poorly about us. They were standing behind a half wall within five feet of our table. We tried to brush it off, but one of the waitresses (Stephanie) kept giving us dirty looks every time she walked by our table. It was an extremely odd situation. Then AGAIN, we heard the waitresses talking about us! Very uncomfortable situation. We stopped our waitress to ask if we had done something wrong - why it was bad to order an appetizer before ordering an entrée.... she apologized for their unprofessionalism but was not very sincere. Every other table in the restaurant was the 50+ crowd (granted it was only 5:45pm and maybe 4 other tables were seated by this time). If Mise En Place wants to appeal to the younger crowd, they need to get their wait staff in check. They were not welcoming and not hospitable in the least bit. It was as if they did not want people our age (30) to dine at their restaurant. We are a local couple and were ready to spend a lot of money at this restaurant, as we'd been wanting to try it out for quite some time. We are huge foodies and accustomed to the Charleston, SC culinary scene. This just didn't even come close to a professional restaurant environment. It was a joke compared to the service we are used to in Charleston. The chef and food quality - yes, wonderful. The wait staff - not by a long shot. It is worth stating that we believe our waitress (didn't give her name) was not the instigator of the customer trash talk. It was Stephanie who started the conversations that we heard, our waitress just joined in and went along with it. Also -- the wine list was horrible. All the options were $9-$10 wines we buy at the local store just marked up 4x. We had every wine on their list in our wine cellar at home. Nothing new and exciting. For a French restaurant, we would have expected a more sophisticated, old-world wine selection. When being poured wine and water, they grabbed our glasses by the rim (where you drink from) instead of the stem. Unsanitary and unprofessional. We left after eating our first course (just before 6pm) and weren't even given any consolation for our poor service. We paid our bill and were actually charged for the second course that wasn't even delivered to the table. Great food, wish we could have enjoyed it, and wish we could tell all our friends to come here. Unfortunate that this restaurant does not cater to anyone under 50. read more

Not just the best restaurant anywhere on Lake Winnipesaukee, but one of my favorites anywhere. The chefs moved up from Boston a few years ago and have created a culinary jewel. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The baked brie, the bread, the soups, the goat cheese salad, the profiteroles, the lemon tart, and the bananas foster all keep me coming back for more. And the service is exemplary. read more

Wow Wolfeboro! Awesome fine dining experience without feeling over-the-top or stuffy. The food was fantastic. We particularly loved the lamp lollipops, lobster risotto and the filet mignon. The service was also spot on. Our daughter accidentally spilled a full glass of lemonade and they could not have been more helpful and kind to us as they helped us clean it up. As a parent I always appreciate that more than anything. Really cute little gem off Main St in Wolfeboro. Will definitely be back next year. read more

Delicious food in a friendly, comfortable setting. Five of us ate here and found every dish to be well prepared. We had a variety of appetizers and entrees, and all were consistently good and beautifully presented. The wine list is small but the selections are good, and overall the prices are reasonable given the quality of the food. By the way, if you're looking for an online copy of the menu, the only place it is available at the time of this writing is on the restaurant's Facebook page. read more

Fantastic upscale food in a cozy environment. These people know how too cook. We both ordered the fish, which was cooked to perfection. The soup de jour was an Indian tomato soup which was a meal in itself. The chocolate pate for desert was so rich it paid the bill. Definately a must try if you are in the area. read more

Great food, great waitstaff, great little secret in Wolfboro. You definitely need reservations as this place does not have a large dining room but it is worth a visit or 2 or many more. There is just something different they add to each dish to make it deliciously special and like no other. Check this place out. read more

Hand down, best restaurant in lakes region, expertly crafted menu and execution. Everything on menu is superb, from scratch. Its rare to find a restaurant in wolfeboro that doesn't use frozen crap from sysco. read more

There is no question that the best food in town is at Mis En Plas. We would come more often if the atmosphere was better. Too quiet, small, uncomfortable sometimes to have conversation. We feel the whole restaurant can here what we're saying. Also it would be beneficial to have a lounge to have a cocktail while waiting. They have so much potential with a little ambiance. read more

Had a great dinner here last night. Most of the restaurants in Wolfeboro are a bit more casual dining so this was a pleasant change of pace. Intimate, great food, reasonable prices for the cocktails. Lobster risotto is awesome. read more

I certainly would not recommend. We arrived for an 8pm reservation to a table not ready and horrible service. Our first drinks arrived at the table 25 minutes later -- at 8:45pm we still had not seen our waitress since she brought over our drinks. We decided to go elsewhere as we weren't looking to eat at 11pm. When the waitress came over as we were getting up I told her why we were leaving and she said "OK" and walked away. Manners would be nice. If you have all the time in the world, I've been the told that the food is delicious -- do not go when there are more than three tables full or you're hungry! read more

This is our favorite place in Wolfeboro. The food is as good as any restaurant in Boston. It is on the higher priced side compared to other restaurants in Wolfeboro but this is a fine dining experience. It can be a bit noisy when the place is full. Our most recent visit was Saturday April 21st and we had no complaints, enjoyed everything. We had salads that were nice and fresh and dressed correctly. Entrees were rack of lamb and the veal; both were expertly cooked, presented nicely and delicious. Dessert was a shared creme brule. We had 2 cocktails prior to dinner and a nice bottle of Pinot Noir with dinner. The bill was about $200. We were not rushed and enjoyed speaking with the owner, who was both cooking and service that evening. We know how tough it is for businesses to survive the winter months in Wolfeboro so we try to patronize all our local merchants when we visit. We are fortunate to have quite a few nice places to eat in town and most are very good. We consider Mise to be the best based on the quality and preparation of the food. Thank you for a nice evening! read more

I had dinner her on 8/17/13 and was disappointed with the overall ambiance and the value related to the food. It was far to noisy to have a conversation with the others in our party and we were clearly able to hear the conversation at the adjacent table. The quality of food was good but not great and the size of the 3 scallops were quite small with our risotto. I thought it was greatly over priced at 150.00 with a tip when we had no drinks and no dessert. In good conscience I would not recommend this to others. read more

I have been to Mise en Place twice now, and it was excellent both times. This mysteriously quaint restaurant in Wolfeboro has quite a reputation, and my boyfriend and I were eager to try it the first time we went. This small-town restaurant is comfortable and casual. Our appetizers have included mint lamb lollipops, baked brie inside a puff pastry, and sea scallops with bacon and potato. When a meal starts off well, it's exciting to ponder the entrees to come. For entrees, my boyfriend and I have had the salmon with salsa, broccoli rabe, and broccoli; the lobster risotto; the lobster and artichoke scampi; and the baked crab-stuffed shrimp. Absolutely delicious! In addition to the fabulous meals we've had here, the bottles of wine we have ordered are also under $30, which seems more than reasonable to me. This restaurant is a treat whenever we are in the area, and I highly recommend it for a romantic evening out. read more

This place is great even on Tuesday, Italian Night! Friends told me they hadn;'t tried it since they thought it would be too formal. I assured them that everything in Wolfeboro was for the casual dinner. It can get pricey if you order a bottle of wine, but there is no better meal in town or even near town read more

Seriously the best menu in Wolfeboro!! The service is attentive, but only two servers for the restaurant. The menu is varied but not flexible. Make an early reservation, for when the tables are full, it is noisy and the wait is long for service. The salads were interesting and very fresh, the entrees delicious, we ordered our dessert, but were told after a 20 minute wait that they had run out of our choices. Excellent menu, good wine list, and really the only fine dining choice in Wolfeboro. read more

Great food, well presented. Not for fast meal - casual pace to the meal. We had a great meal, ate outside on the patio.

We have eaten at Mis en Place many times and have never been disappointed! The food, the presentation, the waitstaff, and the atmosphere represent the best that Wolfeboro has to offer! I would highly recommend a night out here for a special occasion or a night away from cooking at home! read more

We visited Mise En Place last night during a 3-day trip to Lake Winnipesaukee. I selected the restaurant based on reviews (largely positive) but found the actual result on a Thursday night in July to fall short. We had a reservation for 6:15 but when we arrived were sqeezed unceremoniously into a table next to the kitchen. I took the kitchen view so my companions could view the restaurant, but we were all overwhelmed by the din. The small restaurant (maybe 12 tables) was full of older patrons, all shouting at each other. It is the loudest (fine dining) restaurant I've ever visited. We struggled to converse throughout the meal. Our server, a woman, was barely cordial. The wines by the glass are very expensive, so we asked to try a taste of the house White, which the restaurant sells for $6/glass. The wine was not great (our server checked the label and we learned it's a wine that retails at $5.99/bottle). That's a 4x mark-up on wine. We ended up going with the pricey but very good Wild Horse Chardonnay at $9/glass, with 2 of us sharing 3 glasses over the course of the evening. Service was extremely slow. We received our rolls about 15 minutes after ordering, and then waited another half hour to get our salads. Our entrees had good flavor and the visual presentation was very nice (Lobster & Crab Risotto, Lobster Artichoke Scampi with Sun-dried Tomato over Linguine, and the restaurant's Bouillibase) but at $27-$28 the portions of seafood were very small. I found a couple of small chunks of lobster in my Linguine and that was it. Our waitress continued her indifference until the check arrived, when she was lovely, asking if we enjoyed our meal and wishing us a delightful evening. I might return to Mise En Place for the food (though I'd likely choose a piece of fish or veal so I could see what I paid for) but the noise and disappointing service makes it a toss up. read more