Roaming the streets of Portsmouth without a care in the world while enjoying the lights and sounds…read moreon a cold winter's eve, the thought of carbs laden with luscious melted cheese beckoned me like a siren's song. First stop, busy. Second stop, twas still busy. Third stop, the word Napoletana caught my attention. One of my favorite styles of pizza, I didn't even think twice to verify the legitimacy of their offerings and walked right through the door and sat by the bar (skipping the long wait for a table). Two bartenders, night and day in their demeanor. One was rather calm and quiet BUT very polite and efficient. The other, rude and inattentive. I'm glad (and thankful) that the former of the two waited on my side of the bar. It was very busy and the atmosphere was filled with celebratory cheer. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Food came at a reasonable time based on how busy things were. Bartender 1 checked in often to make sure everything was good. Thank you again. Mussels fra diavolo was cooked well and to the right texture. Sauce very buttery, salted well and with just a little heat (not spicy at all like the name implies). Toast was a little too toasted, lol. However, when the pizza arrived, is when I realized that names are just names. This is not Napoletana pizza. While the ingredients were an amazing combination on their Fichi pizza, the soggy center was an absolute letdown. Mushy dough is a tad much to accept. And now enters bartender 2 at the end of my meal after awesome bartender 1 had waited on our side this whole time. From a foot away while talking to another patron at the bar, he literally tossed the guest check presenter toward me without making any effort to actually place it down professionally. I've not had any interaction with him to warrant this behavior and would have rather ended this evening thanking bartender 1 for his kind service. That said, I left wondering WTF I just walked into based on a name that didn't live up to its name at all. Such a shame. Beautiful place, great concept and menu, poor execution overall.

Mouse in the house! Yucky!…read moreFood wasn't terrible, service lacking.... Merry Christmouse

It's been a lot longer since we last visited than I had thought. Still a very good place for…read moredinner. Same cozy atmosphere. Good service, good food. The dry martinis were not weak, like I've been getting lately. I guess mixing a dry martini is a lost art but these were very good. The Olives and Almonds is thankfully still on the menu, get those. I got the paella, it made me wish I had two stomachs. Overall a good night out.

A really outstanding meal in a very quaint historic building. We ate on the second floor and I love…read morethe cozy and intimate room. A small but well curated food menu with an inventive cocktail list and an extensive offering of wines. The menu changes by season and the menu reflects that with perfect seasonal ingredients added to the mix. The menu is split into small, medium, and large and is perfect for sharing. The food was outstanding with a chevre cheesecake to die for. Service was casual yet engaging and offered up great advice. A really special restaurant in a great town.

I honestly am not sure where to start and end with my wife and l anniversary dinner at Cava this…read moreevening. My wife and I have close to or more than 1000 dining experiences in our time together. If Cava wasn't the best overall, it was an extremely close second. Our server Dan was awesome from start to finish. On point, Attentive, professional, and exceeded expectations on every level. Cava is a very intimate dining experience with a warm comfortable indoor and outdoor seating option. It is also very practical as a stop before going to the Music Hall, an important date or like us an anniversary. Cava is unlike many of the places we have visited over the years in the food category. Every course was exceptionally prepared, thoroughly thought out and professionally executed with excellent plating. I won't go into detail on every dish but suffice it to say there was enjoyment with every mouthful of every course. I ordered: Espresso Martini An Italian Pinot Grigio (with dinner) We shared the charcuterie plate First course - Mussels Second Course - Italian Meatball dish Third Course - Braised Flank Steak Fourth Course - Torte My wife ordered: A wonderful Rum with blackberry cocktail An Italian Pinot Grigio(with dinner) First Course- Warm Potato Soup Second Course- Stuffed and wrapped dates Third Course- Shrimp with Polenta Fourth Course- Blueberry Cheesecake

Food and drinks are incredible. Great atmosphere for a date night. The waitress was attentive and…read morethe atmosphere was intimate. Great for dinner.

Eh, could've been better!…read more My previous review of this restaurant was so much better than this one. We stopped in at Toscana while visiting Portsmouth for the day. I know our last experience was great so I was expecting the same. To our suprise it was not. First it was a beautiful Saturday afternoon so we sat on their patio to just have a drink and a snack. Our server Delia came over to see what we wanted to order. We both started off with a water and I had their Paloma and my husband had a beer. It seemed like it was forever for our drinks to arrive. When she finally brought them over, she said the bartender had to go downstairs and get something so that was the reason for our wait. It would've been nice for her to let us know this. We also ordered their Mozzarella app which was fried and came with a pesto sauce. It was good but wish it had a bit more sauce on it or even a side of marinara. She also brought the check when we weren't even finished or asked for it, which was a bit disappointing since we probably would've ordered another drink, but to us that was a sign of "let's go." I don't know what has changed with this place because it used to be better. It also wasn't crowded so I expected the service to be much better than what it was. Maybe next time, Toscana!

Our server, Eddie, was amazing...and the food was delicious!…read more There were seven of us for dinner and everyone loved their food...mozzarella en carozza, a meatball and burrata were excellent apps, plus the bread was perfect. For our meals the choices were ribeye steaks, short ribs and lobster ravioli, with a side of mashed potatoes - again, all the food was fantastic. For dessert we shared fruit tarts and the doughnuts - and polished them all off! We all highly recommend this restaurant from start to finish!

It was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere on a cold winter morning. Pastries looked amazing and…read moreall the packaged goods on the shelves were authentic and well sourced. The delightful scent of coffee was in the air and the staff were absolutely friendly as you approached the counter. Despite a buzz of patrons trickling in and ordering, the coffee was delivered to the table shortly after I sat. The staff obviously had a strong momentum going as I watched other tables being served just as quickly. Before I could even really start sipping on my piping hot Cafe Au Lait, I was served my salad and crepe. It was fun to watch how each person worked their station passionately. The lady preparing the crepes meticulously cleaned her station as she cooked. The staff on coffee were brewing away and sending cups out to diners. Other items were coming out from the back kitchen. They worked in unison like a well oiled machine. I definitely enjoyed my coffee. My salad was generous and hit the spot. The crepe was acceptable. Would I come back? Yeah, definitely my type of breakfast spot when visiting Portsmouth again. I definitely will try their croissants next time as well as check out their wine bar in the evenings!

While in the area and looking for a sweet treat. We came across. MN. We had 2 options. We could…read morestand in line and order and sit in the general seating. Area or opt for service at the wine bar, we chose to seat ourselves at the bar after we placed our order. There was a line when we arrived. But service was very efficient, and we were quickly helped. There was a wait for our beverages. However it was well worth it. My mother was looking for a standard drip coffee and due to none being available.An excellent option of an americano was offered and she fell in love with it immediately. The deserts were also very well crafted and had excellent flavor. Definitely a place to stop. Relax people watch and enjoy a little treat with some great coffee options.

Very nice place to go to listen to music on a Saturday night. Has great food and drinks. Wait…read morestaff is outstanding.

We have been wanting to stop here for a while. So nice, great wine selection, happy hour, nice…read morecheese selection. They also serve lite food. We will return soon. Wonderful staff. Free parking unlike Portsmouth.

Sadly, no tastings happening during our October 2025 stop-in. Despite that being the sole purpose…read morefor our hostess taking us here. We were still able to score some cheese and meats for our evening apps at home. Would we have bought more if there had been a tasting? Probably. We were only the verge of the required holiday shopping start date & likely could have knocked some of it out then & there. Did it prevent us from purchasing or ruin our shopping experience, no... Are there a ton of stores similar to this in every touristy shopping district- Probably.

This wasn't my first rodeo. Attrezzi fine kitchen accessories carries Portland New Hampshire on its…read moreBACK. I walk in and that little man tending to the cheeses has the BIGGEST smile on his face and it just buttered me up like a slice of bread waiting to be tested. There was a plethora of oil concoctions, crackers, wines (which I didn't try because I'm underage LOL), pretzels, cheeses and so many other delectable treats that I couldn't even dream up of if I tried. Now the star of the show was a little smorgasbord of a confection that consists of a cinnamon pretzel, pistachio spread and hazelnut chocolate spread. A Dubai masterpiece. I felt like Rihanna saying hello Dubai on a skyscraper. 10/10 homey experience that made me feel warm and fuzzy all over. Thank god for the beautiful man with a pony tail. We need more people like that on our heavenly fathers green eart

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.

July 2025: My husband and I were in Portsmouth, NH for one night and we were looking for a healthy…read moredinner option and a few locals recommended dining at Green Elephant. One girl said the food was "so yummy" and after dining there, we have to agree! We started with the Thai Curry Puffs, vegetable dumplings, and coconut soup. The Thai curry puffs were so good! I loved the taste and texture of the flaky pastry shell. The vegetable dumplings were also a hit, although my husband wished they were served warm and not cold. The coconut soup was my favorite! Sooo flavorful, creamy, and it smelled amazing. If you like coconut milk, you have to order this soup! For dinner we shared the Pad Thai and the Thai Ginger Noodles. Both were amazing and we liked to mixing them together. I asked for some spicy red sauce on the side to give the dishes that extra sweet and spicy kick. Highly recommend!

We arrived 7:30pm on a Saturday and it was busy! But we were seated right away as a party of two…read more Service was slow. It took maybe 15 min for anyone to come over and greet us at our table. Get the thai curry puffs and king oyster mushroom tempura! The cucumber sauce that comes with the thai curry puff is so good - vinegary and sweet. The peanut curry was salty! I was surprised. My mouth was puckering from the salt. The food took maybe 20 min to come out.

Very nice service good customer care and nice food we love this restaurant we go first time we like…read morenice food and nice service and nice staff

We joined friends for a quick pre-show dinner, and the staff did a great job accommodating our…read moretight schedule -- we made the show on time without ever feeling rushed. We started with cocktails and their excellent house-made rolls, then split a dozen oysters from a wide selection; the server's recommendations were spot-on. Entrées included shrimp rigatoni, salmon, fish tacos, clam chowder, and fries -- all well prepared, good portions, and enjoyed by everyone. It was fairly busy (and thus a bit noisy), so reservations are probably a good idea.