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    1640 Hart House

    3.9 (277 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    French onion soup

    Wow, loved this restaurant. First thing you must know is servings are huge. Pan roasted oysters appetizer, (14), was delicious. Salads are a huge dinner plate full of goodness, enough for two. French onion soup was perfect, not too salty, three chunks of crusty bread covered in cheese. Halibut with risotto and parsnips and brussels sprouts so incredible. Parmesan encrusted sole with lemon caper sauce with mashed potatoes and green beans... outstanding! Indian pudding served hot with large scoop of vanilla ice cream was the perfect ending. Really enjoyed the historical ambiance this restaurant provides, rooms were a little dark but a small table light was promptly brought over. Our waitress , Libby, couldn't have been nicer, informative and a quick laugh. We'll definitely be returning to this restaurant!

    Sesame crusted tuna.
    Fiona H.

    Great food. Great pours. Great bartenders! I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. I always sit at the bar and if you want to get a seat make sure you are at the doors as soon as they open. The dining room looks nice but definitely a different vibe. The portions are huge and the menu has a good variety of options. It's a true tavern so the lighting is dark and cozy. I don't usually go during the summer or sunny days but it's perfect for when the weather changes over.

    Meatloaf
    Jen H.

    This restaurant is like taking a step back in time - old wood, fireplaces galore and cozy vibes. The moment you sit down, you're greeted by someone who hand picks a dark or white roll for you, with butter on the table. It's nice that there's a bottle of water at the table too. We ordered the French onion soup cups, which was the perfect size before diving into our entrees. The menu is extremely diverse, but the comfort foods stole the show (pot roast and meatloaf). We ended with the caramel bread pudding, which was absolutely delicious. Portions are generous and prices are extremely affordable, which is a combination hard to come by today. Definitely recommend making a reservation, but looking forward to coming back the next time we're visiting family on the North Shore.

    Fillet Mignon wrapped in bacon
    Ron J.

    Nice atmosphere, the food was awesome! No problems with service during this visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for American style dining

    Pan Seared Salmon
    T P.

    1640 Hart House in Ipswich is one of my go-to spots. The staff is always friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu. Last time, I had the pan-seared salmon, and it was excellent--cooked just right. They take reservations ahead of time, and I've never had any issues getting a table. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a good meal in a nice, relaxed setting.

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    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Looking forward to returning soon for their Fall menu.

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    Great food with amazing service. Can't go wrong with this amazing place. The historic ambience can never be matched.

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    The food was delicious. They location was a bit loud for a birthday celebration. However, we did have an enjoyable time.

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    Vino E Vivo - Olives

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    4.9(62 reviews)
    21.1 mi

    What a lovely restaurant. Just for a tip if you find the apothecary it's down the stairs right…read moreafter it. We did have a little bit of trouble finding it but that was kind of fun. Reservations recommended we were seated at a beautiful table for two right near the bar and started off with a Pinot noir and a cabernet. Both wines were delightful. For appetizers we had the braised lamb crepe and the octopus... Both dishes were delicious, presented well with sauces to die for. Followed by the pasta dish and the duck. These were the best dinners of the year for us. The blending of flavors were fantastic and it was augmented by the owner coming over and talking to us about how the food was prepared. I won't bore you with all the details but the octopus is slow boiled for 5 hours.. complete with wine. Corks it was tender and delicious with the Mediterranean flair. We go out to eat our fair share from high end to diners anywhere. The food is well prepared and delicious... This was the top for the year! From the service to the presentation to the wine to the ambiance, everything is top notch here. I will provide a warning. You will drop a pretty penny if you partake in all the courses, but we thought it was well worth it. Thank you to the staff and ownership. We enjoyed our evening.. a true date night.

    So, we finally got to try the chef's table, or "Chef's Whim" as it's officially titled. Eight…read morecourses. In addition to the food, we added the suggested alcohol pairings. I say alcohol because it wasn't all wine but ... since it's a bit of a surprise in terms of what actually appears I'll just leave it at that. However, as to the food ... I'll give a taste, a flavor, a wisp of a whisper of the full culinary adventure. For complete details, see your local sous chef! Here's what we had. In the middle of my photo collage, a blood sausage slider with fennel/jalapeño sauce on toasted brioche bun. Then clockwise from top left - cornbread with maple glaze in a Barbie sized personal cast iron skillet; beet salad with goat cheese half spheres; a dessert tray of black apple cake with hay ice cream (yes, seriously), chamomile pot de creme and a duck fat beignet; an assortment of ice creams - fenugreek, fennel/maitake mushroom/burnt hazelnut (all tasted fabulous and in each you could taste the listed flavors); entree of duck and wild mushroom tart; white bean soup and finally a pasta dish of ravioli with two fillings. Just a note on what it would take to make it yourself. See that hexagonal white blob on the bottom row, middle pic? That's a potato foam. Forgive me for not recalling the full procedure but the prep is roughly 7 hours long. First, the cut potatoes are cooked in a sous vide for 2 hours so that no moisture is added to them. Then a succession of ricing, smoking, drying, undrying, mashing, placing in a foam machine that looked like a whipped cream dispenser and boom - a tiny dollop of potato. It tasted great. But man - that's a lot of effort for a mouthful of potato. I don't think I'll be trying it at home. Over two hours of eating and chatting. I brought a couple of my restaurant-based cartoons as my personal thanks for the meal and was shocked that Justin, their sommelier, had done a cartoon of his own ahead of time for me! Just stick to wine, Justin - I don't need any MORE competition with my magazine editors ... With Dylan ably providing the primary chef duties and Amaya and Justin handling the booze, the meal was a smashing success. The food pairings were masterfully chosen and timing of the dishes meant we were always primed for the next one. Although the succession of what I'd call dessert dishes made me start to feel like a Hobbit enjoying dessert, second dessert and then post seconds. As Anton Ego said in Ratatouille (and they have a cute Reme rat under glass on a shelf) "I shall be returning, hungry for more."

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    Vino E Vivo - Reservations for 2

    Reservations for 2

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    Melon dish

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    CRAVE: Kitchen - Wine - Tap - Cheeseburger with Parmesan fries

    CRAVE: Kitchen - Wine - Tap

    4.4(254 reviews)
    12.6 mi
    $$

    Stopped by here for dinner on our way up to Portland. Let's start with our server, Evan. A very…read morepassionate and energetic guy with tons of great recommendations, both for the restaurant and for things in the general area. Highly appreciated his energy. The food was fairly priced and delicious! We had the paella and the burger. The burger was a little less salty than I'm used to, but that means it was much better for my health, so I didn't add any salt or seasoning. They were both so delicious and filling, that we ended up taking them home and having leftovers in the morning. Would you believe it if I said they still tasted amazing the next morning? It's a little confusing where the front entrance is, but there are plenty of signs to guide you where you need to go. Don't sleep on this place. It's awesome.

    Nice bar/restaurant with good solid cocktails and very decent food with a few standouts. It…read moreactually reminded me of a western bar atmosphere but a lot more interesting drinks. The cocktails we had were very good, especially since they were not too sweet, a true test IMHO. The food is mostly very good with standouts like their tomato soup which is truly excellent IMHO. The dollar night oysters were very good for the price, significantly higher quality than most dollar night bivalves. We'll definitely be returning to explore their offerings more.

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    Summer Salad

    CRAVE: Kitchen - Wine - Tap - Espresso Martini and Black Manhattan.

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    Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - Pulpo a Feira

    Bocado Tapas Wine Bar

    4.3(699 reviews)
    56.3 mi
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    A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

    We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

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    Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - One of the new dining/bar areas in the expanded space.

    One of the new dining/bar areas in the expanded space.

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    Grilled Octopus

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    I Pazzi - Ravioli

    I Pazzi

    3.8(225 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$$

    Absolutely delicious. Drinks were amazing. Services was perfection. The Food was over the top…read moredelicious. Very thoughtfully prepared

    I honestly do not like leaving negative reviews, but this establishment really disappointed me in…read moreterms of accessibility and accommodations. I was on crutches after getting major reconstructive skin graft surgery on my foot and wanted gelato. This incident happened 5 or so days after the surgery. Despite the restaurant being open, the gelato entrance was locked. The ground was wet and icy, and after I hopped up the stairs to the gelato shop, I had to hop to the main entrance because there was nobody there. Thankfully my mother was with me to help hold open doors. Once I made it to the main entrance, I asked about the gelato, and the staff person said it was open, but I wouldn't be able to go through the restaurant to get there and informed me I had to go back around. I believe there was some sort of construction happening, but I struggle to understand why an accommodation couldn't have been made. In hindsight, I wish I had advocated for myself better. My mom helped me leave the restaurant area so I could hop back to the gelato shop in the icy rain, and once I made it to the back (again), the flooring in the shop was slick. Combined with the wet crutches and the slick ground, I fell and broke the fall with my foot that had received surgery. The staff person who directed me to go back outside and witnessed the fall did not even ask me if I was okay. I ended up calling 911 to get an ambulance to take me to the emergency room once we got home from the restaurant because I was terrified that the impact of the fall ripped the sewn bandage and graft out of my foot. Long story short, I'm disappointed at how this situation was handled by the restaurant. The gelato was fine.

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    Uva Wine Bar

    Uva Wine Bar

    4.7(67 reviews)
    51.2 mi

    If you are a wine drinker this is the place for you! Step into a self serve tasting room that…read moreallows you to try a variety of wines, and the best part is, you pick! The process is easy- you're given a card when you arrive that tracks which wines you pour. There is a nice selection of white and red wines from many regions. The portion size options are a sample, half a glass, or a full glass. Each display will tell you how much the portion costs, and every wine has a description. They have a simple food menu, which has never disappointed and a casual vibe. Grab a game and relax by the fireplace with your favorite wine and a yummy bite! We really love this place (so much that we came here after getting engaged!) No reservations needed, but it does get busy on weekends. Lentz_explore

    Stopped in here on a whim with a friend and we both enjoyed the novelty of the self-serve aspect,…read moreand found a couple wines we really liked. While I can appreciate the choose your own adventure / tasting concept and benefits of moving at your own pace, wine tasting is something where I'd prefer to have more of a personal touch. The storytelling and personal connection was missing, and made the experience feel a bit hollow. The space was a nice open hang and there's snacks and games, and there is staff there, but the experience made me realize I prefer a guided human tour for some things, wine tasting being one of them. Prices also snuck up on us a bit, it's easy to lose count of how many you've had with the card reader. I was also a bit bummed to find that if you liked a wine you cannot purchase a bottle on site. But I'm glad I tried it and had fun.

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    Uva Wine Bar - Beautiful ambiance with live entertainment

    Beautiful ambiance with live entertainment

    Uva Wine Bar
    Uva Wine Bar

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    1640 Hart House - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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