12/10 food, service and ambiance. You must book this spot in Kennebunkport! The food tastes incredible, the staff is great and the ambiance is the best. Definitely recommend. read more

Wandby Landing - Chicken Milanese - Italian Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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Wandby Landing is a place i've always heard wonderful things about and I'm so glad I finally got to try it. I love that it's a bit out of the way of the downtown area so you can park and relax in a beautiful setting. We started with cocktails and drank them outside while admiring the beautiful property, i highly recommend getting there before your reservation so you can enjoy a drink on a nice day outside! I got the Tideline cocktail and substituted the tequila for mezcal after the bartender suggested it and wow! A great drink and i was impressed how fast the service was. Once we sat down inside we ordered a lovely Gamay for the table, you really can't go wrong with any of the wines on the menu they have a great selection. We ordered quite a few dishes to share between the three of us and the server brought them out in a 3 course style per her suggestion. We started with the citrus and fennel salad and grilled raddichio and these were both so fresh and delicious, we had to leftover vegetables this were exceptional. Then came the asparagus pizza, pork and beef meatballs, and the focaccia as our second course. We almost skipped the focaccia- that would have been a huge mistake. That is a must order, the texture was biscuit like and the seasonal flavored butter was divine. The pizza was really blowing us away with the white sauce and the chili crisp combination. The dough is so light and crispy as well it was wonderful. The meatballs were huge! and came with delicious grilled sourdough. The pasta and lamb shank came out next and at this point we couldn't see how it could get any better but then it did! The lamb shank is huge and cooked so beautifully. The pastas were definitely the standout bites of the course. The carbonara noodles are thick and cooked perfectly and the sauce is so rich a creamy. The Tortelli pasta was my favorite, the pockets stuffed with a gooey filling and the fava beans added a great texture to the dish. We were in carb heaven. We somehow were able to fit dessert in and i'm so glad we did not skip it. We ordered espresso martinis to accompany and this is without a doubt the best espresso martini i have ever had. We substituted tequila and they were completely delicious. I don't remember exactly what the names of the desserts were that we got but one was a a chocolate mousse with a peanut butter sauce and crunchy peanuts which was so yummy. But the favorite of the table was the pistachio one. It was like an ice cream bar with crunchy pistachios on it. Get this one if you go! This was an unforgettable meal from service to food. The staff is incredible and really treat you wonderfully and the food is so good i really didn't expect it to blow me away as much as it did. This is a place i'm going to have to come back to again and again. read more

Wandby Landing - Grilled raddichio - Italian Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Beautiful restaurant with lovely gardens and flowers outside. Very friendly and attentive service. And best of all amazing food and drinks. Everything we ordered was excellent: garden salad (fresh and delicious), fried green tomatoes (great flavor), and meatballs (very tasty). We ordered an assortment of entrées between the six of us, including the margherita pizza (delicious), lamb, Ragu pasta, which was amazing, the rigatoni, the lobster ravioli, and the steak. We split the pistachio semifreddo for dessert, which was wonderful too. All the cocktails and wine we ordered were excellent as well. Absolutely recommend and look forward to returning! read more

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This place is such a hidden gem!! Located in what feels like an old bed and breakfast, the multi-level restaurant leans into the cozy lodge vibe. The first floor has a big bar, a lounge area around the fireplace, and some tables. The upstairs has a super spacious layout with plenty of seating. Every single thing we have eaten here has been insanely good. The pasta is always layered with unique and delicate flavors, and the pizza is SO good. If you sit at the bar, you can also get some special bar only offerings, like garlic knots made with their pizza dough The cocktail program is amazing and with prices on par with the bars around the area that use cheap liquor and premade mixes, they're a great deal! One of the best old fashioned's I have ever had! Lastly the service is always extremely professional but also warm and friendly. The owner is often around as well and he is always helping out which is super appreciated as a service industry worker. 10/10 all around read more

Wandby Landing - tomato salad, garlic knots, corn pizza - Italian Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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TL;DR: Shockingly poor hospitality from management. We waited 90 minutes for a high chair with our 1-year-old, received zero proactive communication or help, and when we finally asked a manager to address it, her response was essentially, "I don't know what you want me to do about it." We were so excited to have dinner at Wandby Landing with our 1-year-old son. The grounds are beautiful and the food was very good, but unfortunately our experience with management completely overshadowed both. I want to be clear that our server was NOT the issue. Our frustration was entirely with how management handled the situation. I had called earlier that day and confirmed we would be dining with our toddler. When we arrived, we were told all of the high chairs were in use. We completely understood and were happy to wait for one to become available. But an hour and a half went by. Our appetizers came, then our entrées, and we still had no high chair. My husband and I checked in several times, yet not once did a manager proactively come over to acknowledge the situation, apologize, provide an update, or offer any kind of solution. When I finally asked to speak with a manager, her response was essentially, "I don't know what you want me to do about it." I was honestly stunned. The issue was never that they couldn't magically produce a high chair. It was the complete lack of care, communication, or effort to help -- and the manager's dismissive attitude when we expressed our frustration. We ultimately asked for boxes so we could finish our dinner at home. While waiting downstairs to leave, I watched a nearby table with a high chair get up. Several minutes passed and the high chair sat there unused. After we had been waiting for one for 90 minutes, you would think someone would have been paying attention. When I pointed this out, the manager responded that she "wasn't just standing there watching for someone to get up from a high chair." But shouldn't someone have been keeping an eye out? That really sums up the experience. We weren't asking for special treatment. A simple apology, some communication, and an effort to find the next available chair would have gone a long way. Instead, we were made to feel like our frustration was an inconvenience to management. Extremely disappointing. At a nicer establishment like this, you would expect management -- which, based on the bios on their website, appears to also be ownership -- to handle situations like this much better. read more

In every way it's good: ambiance, service, food. But not exceptional in any way, possibly excepting price, which is a bit higher than its true value. And, sorry to say, the wine by the glass exhibits a stingy pour. The Ciabatta Bread, grilled and coated with herb butter, was moist and tasty. Among three of us we had and shared Caesar Salad, House made Meatballs, Baked Cod, and Chicken Milanese. All good, well presented. Tables in the Dining Room are well spaced, so conversation is comfortable. read more

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I had the pictured meatballs and ciabatta, absolutely wonderful! My wife had the crab toast and declined to share! The salads we each had had the most INTERESTING substitution for croutons. I won't give away their twist you'll just need to see for yourselves. Mitch was a most gracious host for our meal and the espresso martini was a delightful ending. Ambiance seems upscale casual but I was there in shorts and a collared shirt ‍ read more

Food was not what we were expecting, wasn't bad, just wasn't what we like. The pasta was decent, felt dry and salty, missing some sauce for me. Pizza, has a lot of cornmeal on it , texture wasn't what I like in a pizza. Ambiance, was nice inside, but some staff seems rude. Didn't even come say hi even tho they went to other tables, weird. read more

Service was good and atmosphere was lovely. I ordered the chicken melanese and was unaware it was deep fried. Perhaps that was my mistake as the waitress kindly told me it usually is fried and that is why it does not state fried on the menu. if this is the case, I would expect pan fried not deep fried. My husband and I both enjoyed our meals. He got the wheat pasta dish. (We traded meals due to mine being deep fried.) We had focaccia bread and affogato too- enjoyed both. Atmosphere was rustic and quiet. We sat upstairs and tables were adequately spaced and gave ample room. My issue was the "kitchen love" charge that showed up on the bill without an explanation until I inquired. I was told it is to motivate the chefs to keep working hard. What??!! We always tip very generously but knowing we are forced to tip the chefs separately and NOT told about this fee, which is then taxed, did not sit well with us . Transparency is key and I would not choose to give chefs a forced tip to motivate them to work harder. read more

The ambiance of Wandby Landing is one of the best I've been to. Such a cute restaurant indoor and out. Honestly, I've tried a lot of the items on their menu and you just can't go wrong with anything. Pizza and pasta are delicious. My waitress was so kind and offered quick service. Highly recommend! read more

Service was terrible. We were seated and a couple in our party was running late by 9 minutes. Our server was rude and stated she needed to "keep things moving ". The restaurant was empty and no tables were full down the entire side of the restaurant. She provided zero bread service and was rude every time she came back. She made the experience completely uncomfortable and the owner was present walking by our table as well. The food was okay, cocktails were mediocre had to switch to wine. They also added a 3% fee to the bill for "kitchen love". Just pay your staff appropriately or charge more for the entrees. We will not be returning read more

Such a disappointment. Great atmosphere, nice server awful, food. No Bread!!!!!! The rigatoni was no better than the meals we get through Factor, our meal delivery service. Too soft, very bland. A very disappointing overpriced meal. The hostess had zero manners. Won't return or recommend. read more

Always great food and atmosphere !! Delish pizza and everything else. Have never had a bad meal there. Matt and staff r awesome too!!! Service is always timely and friendly. Will b going again soon! read more

Delicious food, attentive and friendly service and great ambiance. Highly recommend for a nice dinner in the area!

Ambiance was 5/5. You enter through a garden and the interior was beautiful and intimate, even for larger parties. I think they advertise hosting weddings and I can absolutely see why. Service was 4/5. It was good, nothing outstanding. Food was hit and miss. Ex) Hanger steak with local mushroom and salsa verde amd fried shallot was 5/5. Good portion, excellent flavors, cooked perfectly. Peekytoe crab bucatini carbonara/cacio e pepe was 2/5. Barely a hint of crab and 2 or 3 under rendered pieces of unrendered guanciale over overcooked pasta. It wasn't advertised as cacio e pepe but even then it would have been far too heavy on the black pepper. Prices weren't bad. Maybe a lottle lopsided for the quality/quantity. read more

Wow. We came about 6 months after Wandby Landing opened and the food and service was very good but can say a little over a year later, bam, they have upped their game with new menu items, the flavors on all of the dishes we tried were truly fantastic! This is an A+ in our book for southern/central coast Maine The wine selection was also pretty good, we got a nice bottle from one of our favorites in Williamette Valley and the mark-up was reasonable for the quality of the product. Overall, if you are anywhere need Kennebunkport, you NEED to make this a stop!! read more

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Wandby is one of our favorite local go-to dinner spots! Our usual order is the Caesar salad and the chicken Milanese to share. The chicken is so crispy and delicious...and BIG! Their pizzas are also outstanding. I order the mushroom pizza and ask them to add sausage. The meatball appetizer is great to share as well. The wine list is excellent with exceptional hand picked Italian wines. And their cocktails are tasty and fun! Service is extremely friendly and Matt the owner is always around. Top tip is to sit at the bar or downstairs near the fire place. Highly recommend! read more

Very expensive $32 for two glasses of "house" Chardonnay. There's a "kitchen love" fee on your bill which is added without your permission. The smash burger was a regular burger on a regular bun which isn't what a smash burger is supposed to be. The staff were incredibly nice and attentive but the price was exorbitant. read more

Cozy and quaint-feeling type restaurant in Kennebunkport! My boyfriend and I got a bite to eat and some drinks -- they have a good cocktail menu. We got the pizza with sausage that overlooks the outdoor scenery which was nice. Our waitress was very friendly. Ample seating downstairs and we were seated upstairs. read more

Wandby Landing - Pizza with a view - Italian Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

This was our second visit since new owners took over and rebranded. Now I remember why we weren't in a hurry to return. Tried the chicken milanese as recommended by a previous reviewer. The dish was swimming in dressing and the chicken was heavily battered. Would recommend ordering dressing on the side. The pizza is very good and I would return for that over the sad milanese. The cocktails and wine pours are stingy compared to other local restaurants. Our service was pleasant and attentive and the atmosphere is very nice but nothing extraordinary here. I might return if a friend suggested it, but it wouldn't be my first choice of places in the area. read more

From start to finish we had a spectacular time. Bartender was lovely and we ate at the bar, which is highly recommended. Food was delicious and surprised and delighted us all. Do not miss the tuna crisp, pizzas, especially seasonal dishes and the pasta dishes. Introduce yourself to Matt and Mariah Dyer, the owners and encourage their efforts to run one of the most welcoming and wonderful restaurants in all of Maine. read more

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This place is stunning. The pizza is amazing and so is all of the other food. The Chicken Milanese is easily the best thing on the menu. We sat at the bar because there wasn't a table for us and it was totally fine. The reasons why it gets 4 stars and not 5: I wanted the Chicken Milanese but asked if I could get it with some type of spring mix instead of arugula because I cannot have arugula. The bartender told me no and he also told me that arugula doesn't take up much of the dish so it's not a big deal. When my wife got her order, which was the chicken milanese, there was a massive portion of arugula on top, it was basically a salad, my wife loved it, but that goes against what the bartender told me. I ordered the Bolognese, and although it was good, the physical portion of the dish was less than half of the chicken Milanese. I understand it might be a heavier dish, but not really because that chicken is fried, the portions were not consistent and I was left envious of my wife's dish, which is what I wanted to order, but didn't because they couldn't accommodate me not wanting the arugula. Like I said before, that chicken is easily the best thing on the menu, but everything else was absolutely wonderful. read more

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drinks were terrific. but the entrees were bland. i got the eggplant rigatoni and it was super salty w very little sauce and underwhelming flavor. our son got the hanger steak medium rare and it was way over done. the service was slow. horrible. though our server was so friendly. the ambiance was mediocre. i hate to be so hard on a place. we dined here when they first open and thought it was just growing pains but after returning years later, the pains still continue read more

Food was delicious, crab toast was exceptional , drinks perfect, Caesar salad was delicious and we already had plenty of seafood and ready for Italian dishes !! Claire our server was super attentive and her timing was perfect . It was a great recommendation from our hotel Nonantum manager and was spot on! This is were the locals eat lol 4 drinks , 2 apps , entree , humongous strawberry shortcake with ice cream under $130 Great atmosphere and music Thank you Mat for the birthday yum mini expresso martini's to top my wife's Birthday night out visiting from Boston and Naples Fl Cheers to all that made it a great night ! Brian & Gina read more

This was probably the best place around. Great food and amazing atmosphere ! The staff was phenomenal

We were here for our anniversary last year - and it was fantastic. The service, the food and even a complimentary glass of Prosecco. We returned again last night for this year's anniversary and the experience was much different. Our server, Victoria was disinterested...never introduced herself (we learned her name when she engaged in conversation with someone else), didn't make any small talk or ask about us and did nothing more than take our order. The food was good but not outstanding...the place was not overly busy...and a much better experience could have been given. You won't make it in the restaurant business if people don't leave feeling that the whole evening was special. There's too much competition- you have to set yourself apart. The manager swung by and asked how everything was as we were finishing up- but the time just wasn't right to state how disappointed we were compared to the previous year. What we should have said is that the staff needs a refresher in making everyone feel like the experience- from beginning to end- is top notch and that the food needs to be phenomenal to get people back. We never mind spending if the entire night makes us feel great. read more

The food was amazing. Service is fantastic and ambiance is beautiful. Highly recommend. The best spot we went to in Kennebunkport.

This restaurant was very disappointing. The food was flavorless and over priced. The pasta needed salt and crab toast was underwhelming.

Nice restaurants service and food excellent! Liked the pizza as well. Salads are always great. Would go again

Amazing food and great atmosphere. The pizza is crispy and fantastic. Highly recommend!

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food. Will definitely return. I had some very delicious fried brussel sprouts that were out of this world.

I can't say enough about the job Mat and Mariah have done to this once a institution restaurant in lower village . The bar area is just amazing. The staff is just amazing . Hum did I say the food is just amazing ? Well it is !!! read more

We recently held a private event at Wandby Landing. The Food, Service and Ambiance were beyond expectations. Thank you Matt for hosting our group. read more

The food, drinks and atmosphere are amazing at Wandby Landing. You enter the property and feel like you're going to a friend's home for dinner. The staff make you feel at so welcome and at home. I can't say enough about our fantastic experience! read more

In a town(s) that is filled with transient's, the vast majority of the restaurants in Kennebunk/Kennebunkport do not seem to care about hospitality. Rude staff, poor service and mediocre food If these restaurants were in NYC they would be out of business in a heartbeat Customers are not appreciated-they are taken for granted. Fortunately there are a few exceptions and the one that truly stands out is Wanby The owners are true professionals They are very experienced and understand what it takes to provide a great dining experience. They work incredibly hard to make sure that they provide high quality ingredients, great service and well prepared food. Wanby would be a success in NYC We are very fortunate to have this option in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area. read more

Officially the front runner in the kport food scene. So happy to see new innovative places popping up. Been here 3 times already and each time has been spectacular. The ambiance is also amazing especially around sunset. Stand outs: mussels with prosciutto butter. Clam and fresh pasta, rigatoni perfectly seasoned and cooked, loved the tiny bits of cauliflower. The salad was packed with crisp veggies in a homemade vinaigrette. Rolls provided with butter and olive oil so so yummy. Ya 5 stars rightfully earned! read more

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Wandby Landing is a charming, beautiful restaurant in Kennebunk, ME. Mat and Mariah's vision is gorgeous. The ambiance is cozy and warm - perfect for date night. We loved their wine selections and the chicken dish that was on the menu that evening, (I'm still dreaming of the locally sourced mushrooms). The servers were friendly and charming. We would absolutely eat here again. read more

Wandby Landing is a great new addition to the Kennebunk scene. My family always enjoyed On The Marsh, the restaurant that occupied the space before Wandby, so we were looking forward to the new owners. They completely reimagined the space so it's much more open and contemporary looking. They built a large central bar which would be a lovely place to hang out and enjoy their well-priced cocktails. The food, with one exemption, is very good. For appetizers, we had the mussels, which were very flavorful and delicious. They were loaded with garlic, onions, and broth was so delicious, you couldn't stop eating it. The squid was also very good and well cooked. We also tried the garden salad which was quite large and tasty. For the entrees, you only have four choices (if you don't want pasta). The swordfish was a beautiful piece of fish and well seasoned. The spaghetti and the rigatoni were also quite good, though the rigatoni was for me on the verge of being too salty. I'm sure the salt came from the sausage used in the sauce, but they should tone it down a bit with the tomatoes. The side dishes were also delicious. We had the grilled eggplant and the chickpeas. The chickpeas have a heavy cilantro flavor and if you're like me and think cilantro tastes like soap, I wouldn't order them. By the way, you most definitely want to order at least one vegetable side because the entrees do not include anything but the protein you ordered. Fortunately the sides are large and could easily feed two, maybe even three, guests. The one major flaw was the grilled chicken. It looked beautiful when it arrived, but both orders were over-cooked, dry, and tough. People had difficulty cutting it, and the chicken just peeled away in strips. When you only have four choices of protein on the menu, each of those four dishes needs to be delicious and the chicken is a major fail. The server noticed that we only ate half of it, asked our opinion, and did ask if we wanted something else, but when the party is already halfway through their dishes, who wants another dish? The proper response would've been either take the order off the bill or offer a free dessert or drink. None of which happened. We order a tiramisu for dessert just to try it, and it was very good with lots of rum flavor. The service was welcoming and friendly, though they need to work on bringing out the food at the same time. Since the restaurant is still getting its feet on the ground, I'm sure this will improved. Overall, if they either change that chicken or cook it better, I would give Wandby a five star review. The prices are reasonable, the vibe is great, the space is beautiful, and most of the food is tasty and well-presented. read more

Really enjoyed dinner tonight. Came early and sat at the bar. My husband and I shared mussels to start. We both tried two different pasta dish she's. I appreciated the fact that I was able to get a half portion while my husband got a full portion. Also enjoined side of green beans. The restaurant has been beautifully redone. Airy and open. Enjoyed talking with bartender. We will definitely be back. read more

Good new addition to the dining scene. We were seated upstairs, which is not as appealing as the main level. But our lovely waiter made it less like an exile. Generous wine pour, good calamari appetizer, bland Bang Island mussels, good entrees (pasta, swordfish, side of beets). Limited menu means we probably won't be back this season, but it's good to have this space brought back to life. read more