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    DeStefano’s Market

    4.1
    (23 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Italian imports store meets corner deli, DeStefano's Market is the kind of place I hadn't realized…read moreI was missing from my neighborhood until I visited. Incredibly friendly staff that sounded like they've been running the family business for decades, a bright and comfortable space, and an arcade machine! I highly recommend stopping by for a bite or to grab a snack to take home. My friends and I tried a significant sampling and will definitely be back. Meatball calzone - made fresh in the morning on their homemade bread, this isn't the thick crusty calzone you're thinking of. It's more like a long stick bread, packed with meatballs, sauce and cheese on the inside. They cut one into three for us, and served with a separate cup of marinara dipping sauce each! Lobster Tail pastry and cannoli: fantastic pastries. I've had many of each of these, and DeStefano's had some of the best. The lobster tail was light and incredibly flaky, the cannoli had some crunch without being hard or overly sweet. The chocolate chip cookie also had chunks of butterscotch (?) and was perfectly cooked--I know saying perfectly cooked sounds crazy, but I don't think I've ever had another cookie that nailed the crispy/soft line so well. Can't wait to head back to Portsmouth so I can visit again!

    Old school Italian market (minus butcher/deli/salad bar). So many unique pastas, oils, anchovies…read moreetc great stuff. Ordered the OG Italian cold cut sandwich (well there were pre-made in a basket as I waited to order fresh ones yet was invisible. Guys were making pizzas, looked amazing. Grabbed two, checked out. One of the best sangis I've had in a long time from the amount of meats etc to the key, the bread SO good! Only girl in spot was spot on with customer service guys seem to "Know What They Have"? No customer service. That said hit a gift card from young man who wished I never did per the process challenged his abilities yet young lady saved the day. Spent $150 & again will be back. Must try as long as you don't expect to be treated like you're over paying for the food, worth the price tho. I know confusing.

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    Enzo Benzo

    Enzo Benzo

    4.9
    (35 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    What better way to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country than to try out the warmest table in…read morehospitality: an Italian one. In a place where la famiglia é tutto, they know how to greet you. We were invited in by the quintessential Italian signs as much as the complex aromas. The pastries were a delight, but it was me who was delighted by the Old World style adorning the newly renovated space. A mixture of textures, from wood to stone work to leather chairs helped create the ambiance, and the cathedral ceiling was highlighted by painted white rafters. Today I tried the spiral ham on brioche breakfast sandwich and a café Americano, and I got a pastry with cannoli filling to go. I'm not sure what I'll get next time, but I know this bakery is a recipe for something great about our country. I'm no Maine scholar, but I'm pretty sure the state motto: "Dirigo," translates to "The pastries are delizioso," (give or take.)

    I've seen Enzo Benzo recommended in various FB groups but I'm not usually in the area. We were…read morepassing by for swim lessons and I'm so glad we stopped in. The donuts may have been the best I've had - the Boston cream was delightfully fluffy and bursting with custard that was not overpoweringly sweet. I also snacked on a plain croissant on the drive and was content with the crunchy top and honeycomb inside. I saw someone else enjoying a gelato - that will have to be the next on my list! There are two parking areas so if you can't find a spot, drive to the other side of the building!

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