The food was so good and I love to have a local Italian place that makes their own pasta. So good…read moreand it was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was excellent. My only slight criticism was that the heat was up too high and it made me a little uncomfortable.

I ordered a pizza for delivery. The delivery was fine but when I opened the pizza box my pizza was…read morecompletely burnt! I called the restaurant asked to speak to the manger, I told her the pizza should have never left the restaurant and I wanted a refund. She said I would have to get my refund from DoorDash. She never apologized for the pizza but offered me a gift card. I drove to the restaurant to bring back my burnt pizza and to get a new one. When I arrived I dropped the box on the counter and expressed my frustration that I had paid for celery but had to come all the way back to the restaurant. When I asked her for my gift card she said " I was gonna give you one, but when you came in with that kind of attitude, I'm not going to"

Wonderful experience, as always. We were serviced immediately, got a table top, during the busy…read morerush. I ordered the sausage ragú calabrese. It was a wonderful combination of spice, warmth, comfort, and wonderful pasta texture. It was loaded with sauce! Wonderful presentation and I topped it with table side Parmesan, as I requested.

All in all an average place that has a ton of potential. A few things on the negative side and then…read moresome positive things. I ordered a dirty martini, I swear it was half olive brine, my daughter ordered surf and turf which was the fillet and scallops. The waitress bought it out there was no scallops on there and told us that the surf was in the sauce and that was it. Two minutes later at the manager came over and bought the scallops that were supposed to be in it. Lastly, we ordered two other desserts to go and the pieces of cake that they gave us were half the size of what they were delivering to the table. I had the rack of lamb which was cooked perfectly and everything on that dish was really enjoyable. A place like that that charges so much money you just expect higher end service without those type of issues. My sense is the staff and entire staff seemed to still be training for some reason.

Great atmosphere, good and great experience. Had the mushroom pizza and calamari. The tiramisu is…read moresome of the best. Samantha was one of the best servers and I look forward to having the chicken parm some Sunday soon! Don't forget to have the gelato and olive oil treat before you leave! Nice touch.

First the pros: the ambiance was pleasant. The wait staff was friendly. The prices weren't…read moreunreasonable. The cons: the food was on par with diner / pub fare. Not really that good. The menu looked quite appealing, but the food upon delivery was meh, at best. My wife's food arrived a full 15 MINUTES before mine was brought out. And then we both waited another 5 minutes before they brought us knives to cut our food. I had the pork Milanese which had obviously been overcooked in old fry oil. It was burnt and barely edible. My wife had the carbonara flatbread, which was cold by the time my food arrived. Their espresso Martini, while taste was acceptable, was barely larger than a shot glass. And the gelato after dinner was, I assure you, NOT gelato. Well, not gelato to anyone who's actually been to Italy, or anywhere in Europe. The dining experience overall was only made pleasant by the company and the friendly wait staff. The food sucked. In a town full of excellent restaurants, this is not one of them.

Went for an anniversary dinner, food was delicious. Service was lackluster. Evening started great…read morebut spiraled from there. My SO went to the restroom and the bartender asked me if we were celebrating anything and I told her it was our 7 year anniversary, she mentioned bringing something out for us, unexpected but appreciated. Meatball appetizer along with an appetizer size portion of a pasta dish, and the smoked duck small plate. All very good. From there it went downhill. Neither bartender checked in for about 30 minutes while we waited for our main course. Espresso rubbed duck was very flavorful and delicious. After the main nothing was brought out, so at that point I was a little frustrated so we went on our way. Food was great, service started good but then disappeared. Definitely would not return for an occasion.

I've dined at Restaurant Massimo many times, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently…read moreexcellent, and this evening's service was truly outstanding. Our waitress was exceptionally knowledgeable--not only about the menu, but also the wine list. Service at Massimo is always strong, but she genuinely stood out and elevated the entire dining experience. We started with the corkscrew pasta with wild mushrooms, finished with a delicate touch of shaved truffles. It was absolutely delicious--the sauce was light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. It works beautifully as either an appetizer or a main course. For entrées, the pan-seared cod was as impressive as it was visually appealing--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The veal was also excellent. Their veal saltimbocca offers a slightly different and very enjoyable twist; instead of the traditional sherry, it's prepared with Marsala wine, giving the dish a subtly sweeter and richer flavor profile. I also highly recommend the arancini. You receive two per order, and they're outstanding--crispy on the outside and rich and satisfying inside. The atmosphere at Restaurant Massimo is both relaxing and romantic, making it an ideal spot for a special night out or an intimate dinner. Consistently great food, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting ambiance keep me coming back.

Wow!!! Hubby and I…read morestopped here since we received a gift card and had been meaning to go. He made a reservation in advance We were seated promptly and greeted by a lovely server who took our orders. I had pizza and hubby got a pasta dish with meatballs. The pizza sauce was perfect! Not too sweet and the crust was perfection! The meatballs were obviously made with love and care Highly recommend and we will be back

Don't usually have a late night craving but I decided we needed a quick pie…read more Cartelli's made us a late night snack! Over all it was very good. The sauce was a little sweeter than I like but the crust was crispy and had a nice char. Gave the slight burned taste I love but not overpowering. The jalapeños were a little too chewy for some reason but overall this was a really great pizza! We've been inside before and the ambiance is okay but I prefer taking their pizzas home!

The three of us headed to the Rosa a few Sunday afternoons ago for an early dinner…read more Apparently the Rosa has been in business in Portsmouth NH for almost 100 years, which is pretty nuts. New ownership recently took over and updated the interior and the menu. Here's what we ordered: Meatball appetizer- Excellent, would definitely order again. Also came with a complimentary basket of house focaccia which was exceptionally good! For mains- The house lasagna al la bolongese--solid and of a generous portion, and, two of us shared a special of Cacio e Pepe pasta with steak tips, which was really good. For dessert we all dug into warm brownie with ice cream which was 100% We all hope to return to the Rosa, there are also several wonderful shops along the street walkable from the Rosa.

Good experience - very friendly service, the bread & oil to start was delish! We got the chicken…read moreparm and carbonara and really enjoyed both! Would come back

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

As first time customers celebrating a very special anniversary & milestone everything was top notch…read morefrom the glow of the fire when walking in to how we were greeted. The perfect seat, friendly & accommodating waitress & as they say "hostess with the mostest" and we haven't even had the cocktails or food yet. The drinks made to perfection & the food delicious & hot. The extra effort that is shown in this family owned restaurant shines. Our new favorite restaurant in Portsmouth. Coming from NY this is the best of the best.

Cold Winter Months, and Angelina's hosts a wine pairing evening that raises all the patrons…read morespirits. Excellent menu, extraordinary service, perfect wine choices. How lucky are we to have this opportunity and delicious culinary experience. Thank you Angelina's!

Came with my dad on a Saturday night and they were PACKED. Host station was efficient and we were…read moreseated within a few minutes. Service was friendly and attentive (multiple people offered us Parmesan and pepper). Food was just good, not great. For apps we got the mushrooms stuffed with crab meat (Dad said it was good but filling) and I had the bruschetta "classic" board which was 5 big pieces - an app to share for sure. Tasted good but it was like the Parmesan wasn't salted (maybe it was really Romano?!?) so it lacked something. For entrees Dad got the Scalapini Angelini with veal which he said was good. I got the homemade cacio e pepe which was just okay. The dish was unsalted (including the pasta which didn't seem to be cooked in salted water) but I asked for some salt and that helped a lot. Without it there just wasn't much flavor to it. The place was hopping and is clearly popular. My dad has enjoyed it in the past, it was my first time.

Patty B's is well known in the area and is usually packed - so best bet is to make a reservation…read more It's traditional Italian food and they also have a bakery with pastries, cakes etc, which are made in house. I got the chicken parm with homemade fettuccine. The chicken cutlets are prepared in-house and were cooked perfectly. Yet, there was just so much garlic that it overwhelmed the the entire dish. Also, the homemade fettuccine was very similar to Spätzle in both taste and form - it was odd. I got the eggnog cheesecake and my companion got the lemonchello cake. The eggnog cheesecake was decent- though my companion wasn't impressed with the cake and felt the frosting was the best part of their cake. I really wanted to love this place , but unfortunately I wasnt overly fond of the food.

I am not a cheese/pasta eater, but went 2x in the past year for family celebrations. LOVED IT both…read moretimes. Awesome food. Everyone in our party was very pleased. Desserts!!! I wish we could start there & work backwards! What a display! Always fresh, innovative and EXCELLENT food!

My wife was visiting a friend near by and my brother in law recommended we go here for pizza…read more Well it was a good recommendation for many reasons. First one was that there is plenty of parking. And plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather allows that. When we first got in the hostess told me it would be about 10 minutes, but we were welcome to sit and look at the menu till they called us for the table. It was only a 5 minute wait and at first I was surprised we couldn't just be served at the large high table at the entrance where we were seated and waiting which looked like it was for several parties or even one large party, but even when we were leaving that table was empty so I guess they either save it for a very large party or just for people to sit at while they wait for their table like we did. Either way we didn't wait long so that didn't bother me as I thought it might at first. When we were seated, service was extremely fast, so fast that at first I thought they just want us out. :p but they are just that good. And our waitress brought me my soda without ice which many servers forget and would get me a refill before I was even done with the soda and even asked if we wanted water as soon as we sat and bright us some. When the food arrived (which as I mentioned was extremely fast even though the place was packed), everything was amazing. We started with shrimp and the Brie which were in the specials. Shrimp was fresh and you could really tell, and the Brie had a nice assortment of apple slices, almond slices, bread and cranberries making it feel like you were also having a healthy meal with your pizza and fried food :p. We had the truffle mushroom pizza and the only complaint my mother had was that it had onions and rocket which she didn't like on the pizza, but that was her fault for not reading it on the menu as we could have easily just asked for it not to have that. She just saw truffle, mushrooms and ricotta cheese and said im having that. Which was what I wanted too but I was ok with everything else too. Well we both enjoyed it and I even took the left over pizza to have for dinner later :). I don't live nearby, but it is a place I would recommend to others who go by there and when we come near here again I know where to go eat if I'm in the mood for pizza. The only complaint is that it was too loud for us, almost felt like a sports bar without the sports tvs playing everywhere, however they do have take out as well, so you do have that option too if you live nearby.

Made a pit stop here on our way to Portland. We'd come here years ago for just the bakery so wanted…read moreto check out the pizzeria after seeing so many great reviews. Plenty of lot parking so that's always a plus. We walked in on Friday for lunch and it was fairly full but we were seated quickly and orders taken. Very rustic ambience and service was quick. Unfortunately, the food was just ok and didn't knock my socks off. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, pork belly steam buns and the margherita pizza. Brussels were fried nicely but the ginger sesame sauce was very strong and I would probably preferred the sauce on the side. Pork belly buns were just ok as well. We were here for the pizza so were excited to try it - pizza unfortunately was just ok as well. Food is subjective and always based on preference so please take this review with a grain of salt - pizza was a bit doughier than I'd like - I prob should've asked for it to be well done if even possible and the sauce tasted heavy on the oregano - not something I'm a big fan of. All in all - not bad but not great. I just had such high expectations - maybe a different pizza might've changed my mind. But def don't skip out on going next door to try some samples and get some bread - the bread is amazingly delicious.