Bernini Pizzeria and Wine Bar

The atmosphere was great, there was a piano bar upstairs that was fun. The service was awesome but…read morethe food was just meh. The wine was different and fun.

The place was cheery and bright. Lots of people eating. We came for a wine tasting…read more Service was very slow with two folks behind the bar juggling about six or seven separate groups doing tastings. It took us over an hour to get through the wines and ciders. Slow but nice... enthusiastic even, but so slow. Our feet were hurting from standing. The wines were certainly interesting. No grapes were harmed in any way at this winery. All were made with various berries from the area. I will admit that they have developed some very good berry based wines that are superior to the typical blueberry or huckleberry wine I've tasted. Still it's difficult to mimic a good Pinot Noir without grapes, etc. I could make a better argument for trying their ciders. I enjoyed a few of them. I did not try any sweet wines, so there may be a gem or two amongst those. Interesting place. One try was enough for me.

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Tavern 27

4.4(425 reviews)

2.1 mi

Hidden Gem!!! Food was amazing and the bartender Ryan is exceptional!! Same great service and food…read moreevery time. Can't wait for the outdoor area to open.

Ventured from Southern New Hampshire to do a little Christmas shopping in the White Mountains…read more Needed a halfway point for a late lunch. Found this gem on Yelp. Old style Tavern/pub. The first thing we noticed when we walked in the door was that Christmas smacked us in the face with the best smelling Christmas Tree candle , burning in a super cute entryway. I could hardly wait to get inside to see what else this place had in store. First, there was a fireplace and a couch and a table. In the rest of the dining area, we're all high tops. Not so high that a barely over 5 foot person such as myself couldn't sit comfortably. Our waitstaff (there were two) and were great about offering menu suggestions when I shared flavor profiles I might be looking for and they were attentive and so pleasant. They had super cute Christmas decorations, and were putting up more while we were there. The vibe is super warm and welcoming, and for a short while you feel like you stepped back in time. The tiramisu martini was delicious, as was the blood orange martini. I had the cauliflower with juju sauce at the recommendation of the waitress, and it was honestly the best cauliflower I've ever had! My husband enjoyed his macaroni and cheese with buffalo and bleu as well. The owner/chef, Leslie, came and chatted with us for a little bit before we were on our way. We learned that in the summer they hold concerts, and they have a golf course. There is a distillery on site as well. Everything about this place was excellent, and we are already planning a day date to go back and try more menu items!

Garlic parm fries

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Menú

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4.9(62 reviews)

47.2 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."

Reservations for 2

Melon dish

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Putnam’s vine/yard

4.8(19 reviews)

43.6 mi

You're in the very suburban town of Lebanon, New Hampshire. You've got everything that you need at…read moreyour fingertips but maybe you're looking to enjoy wine or sip a cocktail at a place with more of an urban edge. Drive 5 minutes over the state line to Putnam's in White River Junction, Vermont for that sommelier-staffed experience. Love the ambience and rigorous focus on elevated, quality ingredients, at Putnam's. They have a corkboard-covered 3-ring binder menu which is aptly named a Field Guide. Trust me, this name is earned by the Tasting Notes alone. The field guide is like a thesis for advanced Upper Valley sippers, Vermont or not. If you forgot your book or paper, just saddle up to the Putnam's Field Guide. You'll find an elaborate offering of editorial descriptions of beverages from wine to martinis (6 kinds) to beer and whiskey (one from Japan). Btw, it's rare to find a wine bar that doubles as a gorgeous coffeehouse serving pastries, espresso-based drinks, teas and breakfast sandwiches on weekends. I'm looking forward to enjoying them sometime if I'm back. The offering at Putnam's Vineyard rotates seasonally, so I will describe what was there on my visits. Visit their website for updated menu surprises. As for the evening and weekends Fall menu, they call their offering Picnic Food. It's a modest title for an extensive offering of appetizers and a few sandwiches. Think fancied-up olives, pretzels, Brazilian cheese puffs, a craft beer mix, 2 melty sammies with Vermont cheeses (1 with turkey, the other veggies), beet and chevre arancini, dips and a vast selection of desserts. Vermont cheeses, apricots, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and crostini are looking divine on the cheese board. Oh, and there's also Superbon Madrid potato chips with Osetra caviar and a mini spirit of Gaston Chiquet champagne. Just saying. There is also a weekend brunch menu with bagels and egg sandwiches. As for the wine, I recommend a flight at Putmam's. In the fall season, these flight offerings were named: the Bella Blanca Wine Flight, the Falling Leaves Mixed Wine Flight, Fireside Reds Red Wine Flight, The Forgotten Bunches Mixed Wine Flight and the almighty and an unforgettable Sparkler Flight. In this flight, I slowly savoured 3 wine sparklers at $25 total. (And no, I cannot spell savour without a "u.") These wine flights are a true value. And here are the wines in the sparkler flight: 1.) Cava 2021 by Avinyó 2.) Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Brut Rosé NV by Albert Bichot 3.) Lambrusco by Villa Castellazo ROTA The Cava is everything. All three were delightful and I showed up needing warm fuzzies on an evening where there was live music so the total experience was extra lovely. There is also a whiskey flight! The coffee and craft beverages selection for the fall/winter menu includes a nitro cold brew, a brown butter latte with Maldon sea salt and biscotti and a FROLA New Orleans style cold brew slushie with maple syrup and coconut cream. To any craft and coffee beverage you can add Vermont Ice Cream Coffee Liqueur or Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. Yes, please. If you are making a trip of it, catch the local bbq joint across the way from Putnam's at lunch and then visit the wine bar for drinks. Layer up, because I've been nippy there twice, and then linger over one delightful beverage after the next. Oh, and there is a charming wine shop at Putnam's with handmade gifts to peruse, as well.

Simply the coolest hot spot in this little nook of Vermont. Arriving on a Sunday night, the outside…read moreof this fabulous old depot building looks like it's abandoned. But oh the speakeasy that lies within! Follow it around to the "secret" entrance and you are welcomed in with an impressive industrial chic meets garden / exotic jungle atmosphere. Little nooks of seating areas with their own unique feel. Cannot overstate the oozing charm of this large space that manages to create cozy corners. Friendly service, generous cheese board, a gift shop selection of sassy souvenirs. There is only goodness to be found here in the vine/yard. One of best hidden gems we have ever discovered.

Creative space in which to imbibe and perform

Kudos to the design team in mixing materials to create this truly eclectic vine vibe.

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Revival Kitchen & Bar

4.4(244 reviews)

24.6 mi

First time there. Worth the hour drive and will be back . Nicholas our waiter suggested the…read moreshepherds pie. It was fantastic. The presentation was wonderful and it will keep me coming back. I knew that there wermany other things on the menu, but I'll come back for this again and again. Two of us had the coconut curry soup and literally had to lick the bowl to make sure we du DMP t miss one drop of this. The other in our party had the salad And enjoyed it completely. The two others had the scallops and were very impressed. One of our party has a tomato allergy and they were careful not to have it on the dish. Then came dessert time. I called ahead to make sure they had carrot cake because i had read great reviews on it. It certainly lived up to those reviews. One of our guests was too full for dessert, but managed to get a spoonful of both of ours. My friend had the Boston Crean tart, and we all declared this a winner also. They were very accommodating as I had booked for four and had to call them before we came in person's plane was delayed. When I asked, because of the reviews I had read, if they would have carrot cake that evening, and the gentleman said as long as I'm here we will always have carrot cake. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a delicious, well prepared and well presented meal that is as fresh as can be. The service is wonderful and we will be back.

My fiancé and I went to celebrate our engagement and decided to order the 5 course chef tasting…read moremenu which was so worth the money ($85 total). It was 4 savory courses and one dessert course. Everything was so delicious and fresh!! The service was also amazing and very timely. The highlight dish for me was the seared scallops but my fiance really liked the braised lamb dish. The restaurant itself was very nice looking and classy. I would definitely recommend going and getting the 5 course tasting menu if you're looking to spend a bit more for an amazing food experience.

Bread

Chai macarons

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Dinner special: autumn pork chop

Cava

4.3(431 reviews)

48.2 mi

•$$$

This little restaurant was a fantastic find on our visit to Portsmouth. It was tucked away along a…read morelittle alley and had seating outside, which was perfect because we had two dogs with us. They were very dog friendly. We had the set menu, which was four courses of small plates, and it was perfect. The food was excellent.Well prepared and delicious.. The staff were very friendly, as was the owner. I also had a whiskey and cider based cocktail, which was delicious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant for anyone in the Portsmouth New Hampshire area.

Meal here was lovely! We sat outside which was a very nice space. Service was helpful and…read moreattentive, clearing our plates quickly. We split the beats and tomatoes as our first course, pork belly and octopus as our second, and paella and shrimp as our main. Everything was incredibly fresh and worked well together despite such different flavors. The pork belly was a highlight--super tender. I loved the shrimp as well, it came on a bed of really good Muhammara and soft chickpeas. Even though each plate is pretty small , by the time the meal ended we were satisfied. The orange cake was to die for if you're looking for a unique dessert.

Downstairs bar

Basque-style cheesecake

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August 2025 cocktail

CRAVE: Kitchen - Wine - Tap

4.4(256 reviews)

55.1 mi

Staff is super nice and the food is great! Great vibe for a great lunch or a fancy dinner. Best of…read moreboth worlds!

We sat at the bar on a weeknight, so it wasn't crowded or loud. Other times on weekends it has been…read morevery noisy. The food is quite nice and the service fine. I had a tomato soup which sounds ordinary but it was really special. Recommended.

Espresso Martini and Black Manhattan.

Summer Salad

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Fish tacos

Graze + Vine

5.0(2 reviews)

48.0 mi

Graze & Vine is small but we'll organized wine store and more. Indoor seating is limited, during…read morewarmer months the outdoor area has picnic tables with shade umbrellas for enjoying wine, beer and tasty appetizers. We stopped by the Saturday after thanksgiving and enjoyed a couple glasses of wine and delicious roasted apple crumb cake. Also on the menu are marinated olives, cheese boards, and charcuterie selection along with seasonal accompaniments. They have a fairly large selection of wines, beers and ciders.

I can't say enough about Owens wonderful new location in Ogunquit. The craft cocktails and wine…read morewith the perfect choices of delicious apps ! The outside deck is just the most lovely place to relax thanks to Jordan's impeccable eye ! The bar area is huge and another great place to chill if it's wet or too warm out !

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Corks Wine Bar

5.0(5 reviews)

41.6 mi

We love this wine bar at Bedford Village Inn. It's upstairs tucked away in a corner, nicely…read moredecorated, comfortable and homey. The staff here is always excellent, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The food is top notch, unique selections and very tasty. The wine list and the drink option are both great as well.

Stayed at the Bedford Inn. We went on the search Corks on the same property. (cute little hideaway…read morebar with cozy seating and an elegant touch!) SERVICE: The servers are very nice and helpful, especially since it was my first time there. FOOD: We tried a whole lotta food: Steak salad, crab cakes, crab wontons, etc. you can't go wrong (check out the pictures) (Bar) I tried a yummy gin drink (but forgot the name - sorry) but the picture is there

Naked and Famous

Faroe Island Salmon Skewers

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The Grand

High Octane Saloon

3.1(11 reviews)

4.4 mi

Hubby and I popped in for a beer while wanderlusting in NH…read more.. We totally dug the atmosphere. There was live music playing when we arrived. While the performer was really good, he had the speakers up pretty loud making it difficult for my husband and I to hear each other and we were sitting side by side. At the time there were only a total of 8 people in the saloon including my husband and I so turning the volume down a tad would've been perfect. We sat at the bar and asked what they had on tap? Unfortunately not a whole lot. We asked if they had a drink menu and they didn't. The food menu was pretty scarce as well. We stayed for a couple beers and decided to venture off somewhere else for some grub. I imagine on a Friday or Saturday night this place would be a blast to hang out at!

Cool atmosphere, cheap drinks and alright service, but the crowd was questionable. Biker bar where…read morethe guys get drunk and do burnouts in the parking lot. Lame. 9/30

Door

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Entrance

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Maria C.

2 years ago

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in NH, if not the best. I have yet to try them all, I'm just being safe here. The pizza was fantastic. We ordered a small one so we could try it. I ordered the pasta bolognese, and it was the second-best bolognese I have ever had. The restaurant was loud but a lively loud that didn't bother us. Our server was great. She gave recommendations and had an excellent knowledge of the menu. So you have to wonder why only 4 stars? I had to take away a star because, for one reason, they do not have any coffee/espresso. I'm Italian, and we love espresso after dinner; it helps with digestion. It would hardly take any effort to just get a Nespresso machine and a few pods. You can get single and double shot and 7.5oz coffee and make an old Italian like me happy. Don't worry about me; I travel with an espresso maker for this reason. read more

Justin W.

4 years ago

No walk in service. Reservation only makes it very difficult because my family has to plan our whole day around a specific time. Wish it was a bigger restaurant! We started vacationing here last summer and hoping to find some convenient places but it won't be an easy go to. If you're looking for Italian I recommend Fratello's down the street. It's the best so far better quality food and better service by a long shot read more

Mary M.

4 years ago

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law brought us to this incredible restaurant over the weekend. I can't begin to say enough good things about the food, atmosphere and staff. I had the veal Parmesan and it was mouth watering. Beyond my expectations of Italian cuisine. You won't be disappointed if you choose this place to have a meal. Oh and the desserts....,tiramisu is he way to go. I can't wait to go back! read more

Jen E.

4 years ago

My friend didn't like his meal so he sent it back. Instead of just switching it out management came over to intimidate asking all these questions about what was wrong with the food and got very defensive. Second meal was better but not worth the trouble read more

Jayme D.

4 years ago

Heard good things so I went with friends. Bernini's did not disappoint. The food was fabulous and the service was great, as well. The garlic knots are mouthwatering and the Caesar salad was the best I've ever had! read more

rob c.

198

2 years ago

Service is awesome. My wife and I frequently eat here at least once a week. Pizza is probably one of the best we've had. Food is amazing. I order a filet it's always spot on. Keep up the great work. read more

Bob S.

4 years ago

Great food,Great staff,Great drinks!Be patient and plan a night out!Well worth it!We have gone 3 weeks in a row and each time has been great!Looking forward to our next visit!! read more

George K.

4 years ago

The restaurant was a little small for what they were going for. Also very hard to get in. Had to wait days to get a reservation and no walk in. The food I felt was average read more

Kyle D.

4 years ago

My favorite place to eat in my area. It's always a treat and somehow it's always better each time I come here. Never disappoints, great service, even better food. read more

Paul T.

4 years ago

An Italian restaurant run by a non Italian or a mutt explains why the food isn't quality or authentic

Alexis P.

4 years ago

The pasta was extremely disappointing. I'll come one more time and see if the pizza is better.

R S.

Elite 21

116

4 years ago

Best food and best service around! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone.

Cathy T.

4 years ago

Don't go. Horrible service. Super loud. No ambience. EXPENSIVE!!!

Ethical P.

4 years ago

Wonderful ambience, staff and FOOD. Love it.

Vanessa L.

4 years ago

horrible service, rude server, foo was slow,

Bernini Pizzeria and Wine Bar - italian - Updated August 2026

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Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

3.2

(319 reviews)

This is a pretty restaurant, and it was very close to where we were staying. It has a nice vibe to…read moreit. We enjoyed our meal here. The food was good, but it was very heavy. Portion sizes are pretty massive. My dining partner got the meatloaf dish. It was absolutely ginormous! We were in an Airbnb without a full kitchen, so though we took it with us, he never did eat it. It was heavily glazed with something he did not like. Had it been glazed with a little lighter hand, he probably would not have minded it. But he did not like that flavor at all. The mac & cheese was good but again heavier than he likes to eat. The seafood dish I had, on the other hand, was very good. It had plenty of pieces of lobster in it, as well as generous portions of shellfish. The broth was also excellent. As this is a pricier place, we only made one trip during our 13-day stay. It is worth a visit here, and you'll likely get enough for a second meal. There were lots of good choices on the menu. I originally thought to give this place 5 stars based on my dish, but due to the fact that my dining partner did not make any effort to eat the rest of his meal he took home because he said he didn't like it enough, that took a star away.

I'm going to start by saying I was extremely excited to try Canoe and I don't think I've ever been…read moreso disappointed. The only positive part of our meal was the appetizers. We were seated immediately and our drink order was taken quickly but took a long time to come out. Our appetizers came out quicker and honestly were amazing. We ordered canoe bread, grilled cheese and tomatoes, crispy orange chicken, and sweet and sour calamari. Everything was delicious and I wish we had stopped at appetizers. Next came salads; two of us asked for extra dressing and half our salad was gone before it arrived. We also had to ask for another round of drinks even though our cups were empty. Dinner took forever to come out and only six of our seven meals came out. We tried to wait for the final meal but it was taking so long and our meals were already cold, they came out cold. The final meal came out and the salmon was raw. My guess is they forgot about the salmon and tried to make it quickly. We sent it back and they literally threw it back on the grill but let the side sit. Every dinner was cold and the two steaks were over done and cold. Our waitress, Melinda, never once asked how it was. We again had to ask for another round of drinks which again took an absurd amount of time to come out. Here's the thing normally at this point I would have left but we were there celebrating my birthday and everyone wanted to stay for dessert to celebrate. Dessert was even more disappointing than our main meals. I ordered the cinnamon roll and it tasted store bought and wasn't even warmed up. Our table also ordered the carrot cake (more like half frozen spice cake), the chocolate chip lava cake (no lava), and the triple chocolate cake (meh). Again the waitress never checked in. We finally had enough and when I saw the waitress I gave her a card to run so we could be done I honestly thought it was going to take her forever to bring us the bill and luckily it didn't. $505.65 before tip. $505.65 and the majority of our meal was terrible. $605.65 after tip which was 20% and 100% not deserved. The cherry on top was a manager never came by after we sent raw salmon back and they left it on the bill. Personally I don't care so much about the money but the fact that a manager never came by is mind blowing. That's restaurant 101. I've never been so disappointed in a restaurant that truly started off so good.

CC Tomatoes

3.2

(130 reviews)

We went to CC Tomatoes earlier this week, and were very disappointed with the food and cleanliness…read moreof the restaurant. We ordered a pizza with chicken on it and it had no flavor at all. The chicken wasn't seasoned and tasted like it had been microwaved or boiled rather than grilled. The sauce also had no flavor. The only good part was the crust. The restaurant was very dirty! Oil all over the cloth seats, dirty window sills and dirty restrooms. It's clear that the owner of this place has given up, or just doesn't care. Such a shame, as it could be a nice, fun spot to have dinner and a few drinks. On the positive side, our server was very nice and attentive, and went out of her way to correct a drink that was made wrong. Not sure we'll be back here any time soon.

Went to dinner here last night with friends. Busy place but within 10 minutes found a high top…read moretable in the bar area. Very good service, friendly and knowledgeable. Large menu made it hard to chose but ordered the lasagna with a side salad. Food was great, drinks were good, food came out quick. Will be back

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