Ristorante Molise deserves every bit of 5 stars! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of perfect. The service is outstanding--professional, attentive, and they have a way of keeping the flow of food just right without ever making you feel rushed. The owner is incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our night feel extra special, which truly set the tone for the evening. The dining room itself is elegant and welcoming, with an open layout that makes the space feel lively and inviting. Because it's all open, it can get a little loud at times and make conversation harder to hear, but when we went toward the end of the night the atmosphere was quieter and even more enjoyable. The meal started with their bread--perfectly crunchy on the outside yet soft and fluffy inside, the kind you can't stop eating. The Calamari Fritti was hands down the best I've ever had: tender, melt-in-your-mouth, never rubbery, with a sauce that balanced savory richness and just the right amount of kick. Despite being fried, it felt light and satisfying, the ideal appetizer. For my entrée, I had the Ravioli di Aragosta, and I honestly can't praise it enough. The ravioli were generously sized and stuffed with flavorful lobster chunks--both inside and piled on top. Each bite was rich, savory, and carried that perfect seafood finish that lingered beautifully. Absolutely phenomenal. Drinks are another highlight--the bartender pours them strong and tasty, just the way I like them. And to top it all off, the desserts were gorgeous and paired perfectly with an espresso. I loved the thoughtful touch of including a rock candy stick, letting you stir in sweetness to taste or just enjoy as a little snack. All in all, Ristorante Molise checks every box: incredible food, warm hospitality, and those little details that make an evening memorable. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ristorante Molise - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Amesbury, Massachusetts

Food and place are great, people, too. But man, it is loud. We parked in the town lot and the walk down is lovely.

We absolutely love this restaurant! Food is fantastic and the service is great. Cute Italian restaurant vibe and atmosphere. We come here for our girls dinners, birthday dinners and double dates. Such a great place! Ohh and the Caesar salad is absolutely phenomenal read more

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An overall great experience. From the complimentary bread with a dipping dish with oil, chopped sweet red pepper, and capers with just a touch of heat. Started with the portebella mushrooms mushrooms char-grilled and filled with roasted peppers and spinach, baked with gorgonzola and a pesto basil cream sauce. Could have been an entree' by itself. Followed by a fresh garden salad beautifully plated. Mixed with a light, house made dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil. I had the eggplant parmigiana and it's the best I've had outside of preparing it homemade. Lightly breaded, layered with marinara, Padano cheese and topped off with mozzarella. My wife had the chicken marsala sauteed in lemon marsala wine sauce and capers along with a generous side of house made angel hair pasta with a light white sauce with chopped mushrooms, sweet peppers, fresh parsely. She is an excellent, creative cook and raved about how good it was. The portions of everything were very generous and we ended up leaving with multiple containers of everthing but dessert. Our waitress Leah could not have been nicer. Friendly, attentive, sense of humor, knew the menu inside and out. Checked with us often enough but, not intrusively. For dessert she recommended the white chocolate bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla gelato and whipped cream. She confessed that it was her favorite and went so far as to admit taking an order home for herself and one for he mother! Warning: Don't order two of them!! We were seated away from the main dinning room in a cozy corner table. The noise level was acceptable for such a busy place with people out enjoying dinner. On the way out one of the founding sisters went out of her way calling out to us and coming over to say goodbye and thank us for coming. I told her it was our first time there and she said she knew that because she didn't recognize us. Apologize for the lengthly review but I wanted to share the outstanding night of our 38th anniversary. read more

Top of the heap in fine and distinguished Italian Cuisine! Mangia!!! These sisters can cook! Just sit back and enjoy! Don't forget to leave room for dessert. Great atmosphere too! CIAO MANGIA!!! read more

Disappointed After Years of Being a Loyal Customer I've been coming to Ristorante Molise in Amesbury for years and usually enjoy the food and service, but our most recent visit was such a letdown that I felt compelled to share. Our server, Mellissa, was unfriendly and cold from the start. She seemed annoyed every time we needed something and couldn't keep track of who ordered what -- which led to mix-ups throughout the meal. Definitely not the welcoming service we've come to expect. We also informed the restaurant of a nut and seed allergy at our table. Despite that, our salad arrived with tomatoes and cucumbers, which both contain seeds -- clearly showing a lack of attention to detail. The food didn't make up for it either. The Pollo Molise was overly watery, and the Veal Eggplant Parm had barely any veal -- mostly just breading and sauce. We've had good experiences here in the past, but this visit really changed our opinion. Unfortunately, we won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Ristorante Molise - Italian Near Me - Amesbury, Massachusetts

Food is always great! Service good too. Charming outdoor space too. Reservations are recommended to get a table at this popular eatery. read more

We heard a lot about this place so in all fairness is was hyped up. The verdict was it was "ok" which is not commensurate with the price. Our party tried pasta, piccata and seafood so I feel we got a good feel. The food was kinda bland. It wasn't bad but wasn't very flavorful. The staff was friendly and got us in on a Friday night. The atmosphere was nice and the location was primo. I'm bummed it wasn't better... read more

Recently had Ristorante Molise cater a gathering at our home. Everything was amazing! Food was delicious, beautifully prepared! The order, pick up, all perfect. Thank you! Will do again! read more

A gem!! A great dining experience. The food was well prepared, delicious, and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend!!

When we arrived there were several large parties with kids and it was loud. I asked one of the owners if we could be seated in a smaller room which also had a sliding door. They accommodated us with excellent service and as always the food was impeccable. We were with friends that we had not seen in a while so the conversation was great.....3 hours later we left. Thank you for being flexible and serving a great meal! Bob H read more

wonderful authentic Italian food, always consistently great over the years! Great service, wonderful atmosphere, always the best! I would give them 10 stars if I could! read more

The service was wonderful. Parking is a bit hard to find but is possible. The ambiance is comfortable and the location is very nice in the old AMESBURY cooperative bank building. read more

First of all, it was our 51st Anniversary and as always I always want to make sure we celebrate it, with an Exemplary Dinner, Ambiance, and good service. Like anyone would want. So I'm lucky, it's never a hard decision to make. Why? This is one of the best Italian restaurants I've had the pleasure of dining at in my life. It's remarkably and authentic, as if you were in Italy. The management and staff are always attentive to your needs, their processes, and attention to detail are for others to consider as Models on how to run a successful business ! When you have one of their special meals, all I can say is, you will know why! In closing, I love this place and will continue enjoying Ristorante Molise, until the good lord decides he needs me. I only hope he can direct me to a Mirror image of Ristorante Molise up in Heaven! read more

WE always liked this place , but this weekend we used them for a take cut trays catering. The owners were very helpful the choices werie great and when we brought food home and served to our family from NY, everyone loved it was delisious! Now they want me to brfng it to them when we come for a visit. Thank you Antoinette and Molise! I strongly recommend their cateing, you won't be dissapointed. read more

Genuine Italian food served by Italian born people. As close to mom's cooking as one can get today.

Also been a customer for years. Went 2 weeks ago and both meals were not up to par. Veal saltimbocca was tasteless and hardly no veal. Same with the chix parm. My husband hated his dirty martini. Sent it back and wasn't much better 2nd time. Server was ok, but messed up orders & took long time to get our meals. We were disappointed and tried again last night with a friend. Server was not nice. Sat at table 5:30 got drinks by 6:15 ordered right away but after salad took about an hour to get our food and my friend's dish came out later. Server took a long time to come bk to check on us. Needed water had to ask. Food was just ok. I got stuffed Porto mushrooms. Tasted like mush and covered in "pesto sauce" that was basically soup! Same with the eggplant rollatini. My friends Martini was not good. Her chix dish tasteless. Then had to wait again for check. Took 3 hours total. Wish is ok for fine dining and good service, but this was anything but that! They clearly need more servers and chefs. The best server there is David! read more

Review only needs one word. Fabulous. The food was unbelievable, the atmosphere elegant and casual at the same time. The service was excellent, with the exception of the time it tools to get drinks from the bar. I have Celiac, so generally Italian restaurants are a disappointment. I grew up eating fabulous Italian food and it is the one thing I miss most. Moline has an abundance of fresh gluten free entrees clearly marked on the menu, including appetizers. We ordered the Mozzarella con Pomodoro, in a year where the weather has been tough on field tomatoes, these were perfectly ripe, with a drizzle of balsamic that did not overpower. The mussels Cozze in Padella were tender and the white wine garlic and cream sauce enhanced the flavor without overpowering. The family had the Calamari Fritte, which they thoroughly enjoyed. With our appetizers, we enjoyed a wonderful, well balanced Sangria, with a light fruit flavor that was not overly sweet. My daughter enjoyed the peach martini (or two) which she thoroughly enjoyed. When our salads arrived, I thought, do I really want to eat this and risk being too full for dinner, but I could not stop at one bite. It was fresh and a perfect palate cleanser. Our entrees were nothing short of spectacular. I chose the Risotto San Marino, which was not overly heavy and perfectly balanced with the abundant scallops, lobster and shrimp. The lobster and scallops were tender, and the shrimp were crisp. My daughter and daughter in law enjoyed the Fresh Gnocchi with cream sauce which they both loved. My husband and son chose the Fruit di Mare and the Cioppino, both of which had an incredible amount of seafood all perfectly cooked, and presented. The only thing that would make this place better is it could be closer than two hours away. We were visiting the whale watch. We will definitely come back to enjoy the quaint village and the marvelous food at this restaurant. read more

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One of my absolute favorite Italian restaurants. If you want authentic Italian food, this is the go to. The service is always excellent. Its run by 2 sisters and you feel like family here. The best Italian food outside of Italy. We started with the eggplant rollatini. Perfectly cooked with roasted red peppers that add something to the flavor! Calamari is so good. A little spicy and lightly fried. Pesce Amalfi is a stuffed haddock with a light lemon cream sauce. Served with angel hair and the same sauce on the pasta. Stuffed veal chop is amazing. Chicken parm is juicy and tender. Red sauce is the perfect blend of flavors. There is nothing on this menu we haven't enjoyed. The menu has something for everyone. This is a must try. You wont be disappointed read more

Excellent food, large portions, high average price, and great service a nice ambience.

Great food and service and atmosphere. Always looking for a good classic Italian restaurant and this checks all the boxes. read more

Best Italian food in the area! So happy I found this place. My go to is the pollo vodka pasta

Large, loud, welcoming. Very efficient service. Reasonably priced in comparison to like places. Roman artichokes were nicely grilled. Great eggplant rolled and stuffed with a beautiful sauce. Interesting take on veal dishes. read more

Recently moved to the area. Impressed with the reviews and being a solo diner I thought I would treat myself after shopping. When I entered, spoke to the hostess and mentioned that I wanted to be sit at the bar. She had me wait 5 minutes as she was sitting other people that arrived after I did. She asked me twice if I was by myself. Finally received permission to go to the bar, a woman stopped me on the very short walk and asked again "are you here by yourself". YES I AM. Sat at the very tiny bar and bartender asked the same question. Now, I am annoyed and replied "I have no friends today". ha ha. The bread is delicious! Ordered the seafood risotto and what an utter disappointment. The scallops and shrimp were inedible as they were undercooked. The risotto was also underdone. Bartender was aware and made no effort to help. So, if you are a solo dinner, think twice about dining at this establishment. read more

We have been going for many years. We both love the food (large portions) and the service is always excellent.

Reservations needed as this spot is super popular. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, wait staff is attentive and friendly. You will have leftovers and will look forward to eating them.... read more

Always delicious and consistent! Service is amazing! Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

My favorite restaurant. Every time we dine here, I struggle to narrow down my choices. I have a few favorites I order often, and once in a while I try something new. Always happy with whatever I choose, and leave full with leftovers to look forward to the next day. read more

Went for early dinner Saturday. Food outstanding as usual. I had Fruite De Mare and it was the best I have ever had. A generous portion, filled with various seafood, and delicious. Everything here is phenomenal. Best Italian restaurant in the area by far read more

We have been to Molise a handful of times and we have enjoyed it every time. The food is terrific and the staff are awesome. Can't wait to go back. read more

First time getting food here - ordered takeout because getting a reservation can take a couple of weeks. + the food was really good (chicken parm) - wrong pasta included for one of the dishes + salad was fresh - wrong dressing on both salads and it was on the salad, so inedible - they seemed to forget the appetizers ordered (and repeated back to me on the phone) + they didn't charge me for the apps So all in all - the negatives and positives balanced each other out. They were super busy, but getting the order correct should be par for the course. Food was average. read more

First off, the service was phenomenal. The waitress was the perfect amount attentive but still allowing our privacy on our anniversary dinner. We were sat in front of one of the many windows looking out to Amesbury center. The lights outside at night are perfectly charming. I loved the time they allowed in between dishes, making it more of a European feel. The kitchen was out of potatoes and allowed us to choose an upgraded side ( which turned out to be a whole additional meal of pasta)! This was so nice and up and over what was expected. My chicken limoncello with fettuccine ended up being three meals. Thank you all for a wonderful experience! Best restaurant experience in the last year at least. read more

Excellent excellent excellent! From the warm friendly welcome to the making me feel like I was the only person there when it was super busy to the magnificent quality of food, thank you read more

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I used to go to their restaurant in Wakefield and was so sad when they closed. By chance I fell upon this location and the food and service are just as good (that means they are great). They make you feel like family and you feel like you stepped in to a restaurant in Venice or Rome. Try the gnocchi or the chicken parm. You won't get it anywhere else. read more

This is one if not the best Italian restaurant in MA. Amazing environment, excellent service as well as the food. Hard to recommend something specific but for me the risotto is a must with the veal saltimboca. Highly recommended. read more

Authentic, delicious Italian food! We have the specials of the day including special drinks and they didn't disappoint. The portions were hearty and the staff very friendly! We will definitely visit again! read more

Ristorante Molise - Special daily dish - Italian Near Me - Amesbury, Massachusetts

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I hate to do this. We ordered take out and we pulled up by the take out entrance and then noticed that none of the cooks are wearing masks in the middle of a pandemic (4 of them). Staff was wearing , but what's the point then with such close daily contact? I know it gets so hot in there and it's an extremely rough job, but we are xpecting a baby. It wasn't worth the risk. It's been a year since we had any good italian take out and I was really looking forward to this because it's getting difficult to cook and clean at home when you are this far along. read more

Ristorante Molise - Mandatory mask sign with none of the staff wearing one. - Italian Near Me - Amesbury, Massachusetts

Such a wonderful restaurant. We went last weekend. The owner is just the nicest woman. The atmosphere is spectacular and the good is just delicious! We have been going here for years and it just gets better and better read more

The tap water does not taste good. That is my gripe here. They had COVID seating but decided to sit someone very close to us even though there were other empty areas. The service was excellent the food was delicious and bountiful. The Caesar and garden salads were good. The pollo all's vodka was fantastic. The salsiccie rabe was very good but on the soupy side. It needed a slotted spoon. The bread was fresh. read more

Ristorante Molise - Garden salad - Italian Near Me - Amesbury, Massachusetts

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Been by Ristorante Molise many time but have never stopped in for dinner until now . Terrific place and definitely looking forward to coming back again . The food and flavors are delicious . We had the Carciofi Fritti , Arancini , Fettuccini Bolangnese and Fettuccino con Funghi . All was great (wow) and will absolutely try different things on the menu next time . There must be reasons - but did miss Italian music in the background . Our server did inform us that they do take reservations which was nice to hear as we just walked in . Reservations will allow me to plan for a larger group next time . Thanks for a nice time during our visit . read more