We had dinner last night (Tuesday 6/23/26) and the food and dining experience was exceptional. Our server is local to PTown and has been working in restaurants there for years. She was fantastic - very personable and her knoiwledge of the menu was extensive. The food and portion sizes were also remarkable! My son and I has traditional Italian dishes (Saltimbocca and Parm), and my wife had the cod - all excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also sat at a corner table overlooking the fishing fleet on MacMillian Wharf - really cool!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Enjoyed a great dinner with friends after David Sedaris' show at Town Hall. The new location is great and lovely to be on the water! Service and food were excellent - especially that bread. Our party is especially thankful for the gracious help from the front of house staff to seat us at 9:30, a full 30 minutes after our 9:00 reservation. While the last seating was to have been 9:00; and the restaurants current patrons were all into their entrees+, we were seated and had a lovely time and meal. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We decided to give Front Street another try and were excited to visit their new location with its beautiful harbor views. The view was easily the highlight of the evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unfortunately, the exterior of the building is easy to miss, with all of the curtains closed, making it blend into its surroundings unless you're specifically looking for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted promptly upon arrival and appreciated the thoughtful nods to the original location, with several familiar items on display. It was a nice touch that added some character and nostalgia. We chose to sit at the bar, which is quite large. The bartender was responsible for approximately 20 bar guests while also handling drink service for the restaurant. Despite being spread very thin, she was friendly, attentive, and made excellent martinis. She truly did the best she could under the circumstances. We ordered an appetizer, which took a long time to arrive. When our entrées were served, both the pasta and chicken dishes were only lukewarm. The sauces were extremely thin--more like soup than a pasta sauce. To add to the disappointment, there was no bread service because the restaurant had run out of bread. Overall, the meals were fair but fell well short of our expectations. As we were leaving, we tried to speak with the hostess about the new location and the restaurant's plans for the future. Unfortunately, she seemed dismissive and showed little interest in having a conversation with us. We genuinely wanted Front Street's new chapter to be a success and were hoping for a much better experience, especially after spending nearly $200. There is certainly potential here--the location is beautiful, and some members of the staff are clearly working hard--but the overall dining experience simply did not match the price point. We hope the restaurant is able to address these issues as it settles into its new home for the rest of this season. read more

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I've been a regular here forever, and like everyone else, I wondered if the new location could live up to the original. Short answer: absolutely yes! [[HIGHLIGHT]]While some loved the moody, dark basement vibe of the old space and others hated it, the new spot is a complete flip--bright, airy, with huge windows and great patio seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They even saved a few old decorations as a nice nod to the past.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We celebrated a friend's birthday here, and having the amazing Holly as our server made it even better. She's taken care of us tons of times at the original location and always goes above and beyond for us. Thanks, Holly! The food was flawless. Huge, piping-hot portions of the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Donini Pasta, Chicken Francese, Chicken Parm, and rack of lamb. Somehow, we still found room to scarf down the flourless chocolate cake and bread pudding for dessert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are going to be slammed during the busy season, especially being located at the ferry dock.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get your OpenTable reservations locked in early. Note: the online menu isn't a complete menu read more

Unbelievably bad. The Pappardelle Alla Casalinga came out cold with two small pieces of gray sausage, a questionable meatball, and a tiny dollop of ricotta. The pasta was un-sauced, in a wad, and resting on top of a pool of seemingly canned tomato sauce puddled around the plate. It tasted like low sodium Campbell's tomato soup. After we sent it back, the same dish came out hot but the pasta was gummy and inedible. While the Chicken Marsala was hot, the cornstarch-y flavor of the sauce reminded me of a cafeteria. It was resting on a bed of dry, un-sauced pasta. The Garden Greens & Manchego was the highlight of the meal but it only had a couple of ribbons of Manchego and was only average. There was a charge for the bread appetizer and no sides were included with either dish. Prices felt high relative to the quality and disinterested service. The bottle price for a red wine was tolerable, and the only thing that kept us from walking out. It was a damp and dreary summer night, yet all of the curtains were closed preventing guests from even a glimpse of the harbor or people watching. Instead we were left to enjoy the dank atmosphere and marvel at how so many senior citizens seemed to enjoy their meals. We commented that we were glad we didn't try the raw bar, which the two people next to us were risking. On the way out, the hostess couldn't be bothered to say thank you or goodbye. I've since spoken with two people who raved about their meals there and at least ten who thought it was awful, so do with that information as you wish. For us, once and done for Front Street! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a busy upscale Italian restaurant on Commercial St.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived around 6:30pm on a Friday night and all of the tables inside were reserved. We had a choice to eat at the bar or at one of the tables outside on the patio. We chose the latter[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The menu is large and varied..probably one of the largest menus in town. I picked a broccoli appetizer and a sauteed veggie plate. I asked for low sodium and both came out delicious and very well done. I also had some of the Wedge salad (very good) and the Chicken Parm (very salty). The service was good and prompt, considered the restaurant was pretty full. I advise to make reservations as early as you can make them to ensure the right time for your needs. read more

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I had hoped this review would be better. Love the new location, but the service here was awful. We were a party of seven and there was 10 minutes between 1/2 our party got our food and the other half did. Hard to get refills on drinks and even something as simple as bread came after the meal was over. Probably not coming back. read more

We made a reservation for 17 people at their opening at 5:30. It was an awful experience. We were 7 children and 10 adults. Without telling us when we made the reservations they put us in separate rooms - one table for 10 and the other for 8. The hostess was unfriendly and unyielding in trying to accommodate the needs of one of the 8 year old kids. The food was nothing special and it was the most unfriendly family place I have ever been to in my 50 plus years of visiting Ptown. We will not be back, nor recommend them to anyone we know. They may have improved their views when they moved but everything else has gone downhill. read more

Very unfriendly hostess. There were not properly suited to accommodate our large party at all, despite us having a reservation. They were also constantly hovering over our table and rushed to take our plates away before we were fully finished. The food quality was very average. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The new location is great with high ceilings and a view of the harbor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But paying $52 for a piece of grilled halibut, mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables is absolutely ridiculous. A special should be cheaper, not 1.5 times more expensive than regular menu items. There was nothing spectacular about the meal that warranted that price. I may be back for drinks at the bar and an appetizer but will definitely be more careful if I ever order a full meal there again. read more

Food was not good. My pasta was overcooked - had the Pappardelle alla Casalinga - it was overcooked pasta, a meatball and a piece of sausage. Every time I picked up my fork the pasta would fall apart. For the price point ($26) is ridiculous. We made a reservation and waited over 10 min before the waitress came over and then another 30 min for our main entrees. We were a group of 5, not a large group. And just drinks and entrees. And for a tourist town, that night they were only taking cash bc their POS system was down. Worst experience of all the restaurants we went to during our visit. read more

The three of us had dined here previously - for years-and were looking forward to a great meal. Not to be. It started with having the wrong address. Evidently the restaurant had to relocate to another location but failed to indicate such on their website and being no one answers their phone or returns call, how would one know? We ordered appetizers: pasta fagioli soup, and a wedge salad. And bread is a menu item now. The soup was noticeably salty but the killer was the wedge salad. Basically a head of iceberg with a few dribbles of blue cheese dressing and a tablespoon of blue cheese. We asked our server for more dressing and we received the smallest additional portion with an equally smaller portion of blue cheese ( note the salad dressing has no blue cheese in it) accompanied by a dollop of attitude. The main dishes were equally disappointing: chicken francaise that didn't look like chicken francaise with chicken that was chewy. Eggplant and chicken parm with cold penne pasta and eggplant parm that was tough. Fine dining at it's best! Not! And prices for these dishes in the thirty dollar range. I wish we had remained lost that night, would have saved $175. Definitely not worth it and we won't be back. read more

I had a wonderful meal at Front Street last night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really like the new location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the service was extremely spotty. Our server was very eager to take our drink and appetizers orders and then we said we were not in a rush but received our appetizers very quickly. We felt extremely rushed even though we said we were not in a hurry. my partner ordered mussels but with no bread and had to ask another server to bring it to our table. Then we ordered our main course which consisted of an eggplant parmigiana and and a rack of lamb which arrived pretty promptly. Throughout our meal, our server never came back to see how everything was. The last time we saw him was when he asked us whether we wanted any dessert. While sitting at our table, we saw other servers who were very attentive to the diners that they serving. Not the case for us! We have been a customer at Front Street last night for decades and have never experienced such inattentive service. Sincerely, Ronald A. Carle read more

Had an amazing dinner the other night. Our server was excellent and the food was the same. I had the meatballs and a wedge salad and both were excellent. My partner had the lamb and he said it was fantastic. Can't wait to go back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great new location at the wharf.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Patio seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make a reservation! Food is still delicious. Look forward to going again soon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels cozy in large space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

As area locals, Front Street (at its prior location) was a real hidden gem. This year at their new location is off to an unacceptable start. Rude arrogance at the door from the host who doesn't care if you have reservations or not - you'll wait and get your table when he seats you. At the table, expect to wait an eternity for drinks - pro tip- the vodka soda appears to have carbonated city water so if you know anything about Provincetown water, you'll know how that drink tasted. Things don't get any better in the kitchen. The food arrived nearly 90 minutes into our visit. Some plates were served cold while others look like they were assembled by your 8 year old niece who has a passion for the kitchen and just wants to help. The slow service meant the restaurant missed out on us ordering more drinks, apps, desserts. The bill could easily have been 2x as high had things been moving. We cut our losses - stuck to entrees only and a single round of drinks. They'd be closed by the time the second round of drinks came out anyway. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They're pulling off a miracle, recreating the food and at least some of the vibe of Front Street in temporary digs while their old building undergoes restoration[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . We were there only on the fourth night and it was humming, new staff getting up to speed, and everything was wonderful - from salads and apps to the pastas to the inimitable tea smoked duck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I hope they move back to restored but still intimate space - but for now, this will more than do![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Wow worst food I've had in Provincetown - pasta from a box poor cooked- bolognese was marinara from a jar with hamburger added to it. Service was also terrible but waiter made an honest effort was either covering too many tables or dealing with kitchen problems. read more

I was surprised. I expected Italian food with some expert cooking--fresh and flavorful. The fried artichokes started us out. They were not crisp, rather sodden and uninteresting, despite the overly large portion. I ordered eggplant parmigiana which is always a test. A good version is fresh, and eggplant is still discernible. Instead it was overcooked, sodden, hard to cut and covered with way too much stringy cheese. My partner liked his saltimbocca, so maybe some other dishes are better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The upside: they're done a great job with the space and the service was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But for my palate it tasted too much like the "Italian American" cuisine of my childhood: overcooked and unsubtle. read more

Let me start by saying we've been fans of Front Street for many years, so it pains me to share this feedback. Unfortunately the rudeness of the host, the quality and presentation of the food, and the timing of the kitchen and bar were all sub-par. The only shining light was our lovely server who has been there for years (and even she was apologetic for our experience). We arrived on time and there was a wait to get inside to check in given it was a busy Friday night. No issue, we don't mind waiting and it was so nice outside. We finally get inside and the host proceeds to sit the group waiting behind us - he looks at us while stating to the other group 'I'll seat you first because YOU were on time', insinuating that we were late for our reservation. Just rude since we were patiently waiting in line like everyone else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The new space is nice and they did a good job capturing the old 'Front Street feel' in their new location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated and our server came right over and took our drink order and shared the specials, etc. The bar was understaffed so we waited about 15-20 minutes for three drinks. The server was apologetic and took our food order while we waited for drinks. We also ordered some fresh bread to get us started (very good). Food arrives. The chicken and eggplant parmesan was being split by two of us - we did request split portions which didn't happen (fine, no big deal), but the entree itself was so small and completely burned under the broiler yet came out cold. Even the side pasta was cold. Seems they make it ahead of time and just heat it under the broiler. Since it was cold, the entree was hard and congealed (kind of like eating leftovers the next day). So disappointing as it used to be one of my favorites on their menu. The other order was for a caesar salad w a soft shelled crab. The salad was described with anchovies and shaved parmesan cheese - neither were included. In fact, the salad wasn't even dressed....just a small plate of chopped romaine and some croutons. And the crab was served separately on a small side plate w no garnish or presentation (which for the price one might place it on some lettuce or add a lemon wedge or something). So now three of the four guests are disappointed. I will say the last entree, shrimp scampi, looked delicious and perfectly prepared. So our fourth guest was quite pleased and the shrimp looked lovely. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plusses: wonderful server and great shrimp scampi and warm bread. Nice job updating the interior of the new space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Minuses: the rude host really threw the evening off kilter from the get-go. Unfortunate and unnecessary. Bar was completely understaffed (only ordered one round the entire night given the wait). Food, overall, was a far cry from the Front Street we knew and loved. It was like eating at a completely different restaurant. Overall? We won't go back. Provincetown restaurants are expensive as it is - so all things being equal we will spend our money where the hosts are welcoming and the food is served with care and pride. Front Street has an amazing new location - they will succeed on location alone.....but wow, it's a sad ghost of what it used to be. Makes me sad. Note: I have to emphasize that our server was so good and you could tell she felt bad about the evening. We made a point to over-tip her, as she was really doing a wonderful job trying to keep the back of the house together. Bad experiences are rarely due to the server...so be nice to them. read more

This was our favorite restaurant for many years. The food and service since they moved this year is atrocious. And when we complained to the manager, she argued with us and told us we were wrong! read more

Well, the food was suppburb! Can't say anything bad about our evening there. Party of 8 women. Our server was not nice at all!! Max, was his name never smiled wouldn't buck up on checks. He was rank, after we spent a good deal of money there! He needs a refresher course on tack and shouldn't be in the restaurant business! Enough said, don't ask for Max to be your server. read more

My family and I came for lunch today and sat out on the patio. The food and service were top notch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Being the first customers-seated outside, the only two umbrellas provided shade on this very warm day, My only suggestion would be to have more umbrellas![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to return! read more

The food was very mediocre. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very loud and so tightly packed that the chairs in back of me and the person sitting in it backed up to my back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I left, I could not move my chair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We waited 45 minutes for a drink as there was only one bar tender. I used to love this place but in this new venue, save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Same delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Many familiar faces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A spacious bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside dining is comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking forward to lunch, dinner, and drinks on the outdoor deck overlooking the harbor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent all round - food, service, ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The new space is lovely with great views of the harbor and beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well done and congratulations. read more

Another superb dinner at Front St. Lost count how many years now, every visit; at least 20. We shared a salad if arugula, olives, artichoke hearts, and feta; simple and a great way to start. I had the shrimp & veal piccata which was fantastic: literally just what it should be, big succulent shrimp NOT overcooked, and little melt-your-mouth veal medallions. My husband had the eggplant parm and adored it. Extraordinarily thin eggplant slices, the rest if the dish lush with cheese and sauce. We finished with a shockingly good pistachio crème brûlée. Not only exquisitely smooth but actually subtly flavored, which I find rare in this dish. Service was attentive, skillful, a nice blend of familiar and respectful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was class Front Street, cozy and hoppin'. You can tell from the happy sound of the crowd this is a great restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Our only (mild) criticism is that since the new ownership, the pace is picked up: it's no longer such leisurely dining; you sense somebody calculating nightly table turns. It's still a good time and a splendid dinner. read more

This restaurant continues to be awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food and ambiance are at least as good as with the previous owner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Donna, prev owner, was actually there tonight and seemed happy in the busy kitchen. As seasonal residents we try and support the community and Front Street makes it easy. Our waiter , Max, is really great if you can get him read more

I live in Provincetown and Front Street has been my go-to for years. So I was excited to try the new location on Saturday night and made the reservation weeks in advance. But when i arrived with my group of four the host was rude and dismissive. He said our reservation was made on Open Table for an outside table -- which was not true -- and when pressed said that nothing was available all night. No, I'm sorry. Or apologies, or we'll give you a comp drink the next time. Just rude and dismissive. The experience left my group wondering if we'll ever return to what was our favorite place. read more

Food was great, staff was even better! Dale, our server, was attentive and so pleasant! A woman working there overheard our vegetarian concerns and assisted us in redesigning a few pasta dishes to meet our dietary needs! Incredibly helpful and so appreciated! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend this cozy spot for an amazing dining experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PS- the fried artichoke appetizer was the best! read more

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Sorry to say from the moment we sat down we had poor service. Forgiving at first but it never got any better. Bartender was not attentive. Took 15 min after ordering to get drinks. He didn't write our dinner order down and kept repeating the wrong order over and over. We had to keep correcting him. One meal came out completely wrong which wasn't a surprise. We finished our dinners before that person received theirs. Meals were not great. Tough chicken, over cooked pasta. Never were we asked how things were let alone an apology about the wrong order. Had to ask for more water. Never asked if we wanted another drink. The bill comes and they still charged us for the incorrect meal until we said something. The real sticking point for me was, they charged $8 for a side of marinara sauce. Meanwhile they serve their pasta dry with no sauce. Never in my life have I been charged for a side of sauce. The prices in town are lofty already and to nickel and dime a customer for a ladle of sauce is just unacceptable and insulting. Used to love this place but won't be back. Very disappointed. read more

Writing this review as we sit in our hotel room, still digesting, thinking about how unreal our meal was. I've never been so sad to be so full, because I didn't get to clean my plate or order the other items of interest - the servings were large. We had the arancini, hot bread, chicken francese, and truffle cream gnocchi. Our server was lovely. The ambience was cozy and nostalgic. Not sure when we'll be back up to the Cape, but will absolutely come back to Front Street when we do. read more

Front Street Restaurant - Truffle gnocci and chicken francese - Italian Near Me - Provincetown, Massachusetts

Really enjoyed dinner here the other night. Did not have a reservation - but was seated without a wait. That was a huge plus. The ambience of the restaurant is breathtaking. Very romantic with beautiful art paintings. We started the evening with wine, which was delicious. We ordered meatballs and mussels as our appetizers. Both were phenomenal. The bread for the table was fantastic too. Great for dipping in both appetizer dishes. For our entrees - I ordered the truffle Mac and cheese - AMAZING. My boyfriend had a carbonara dish. He also loved it. read more

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Food and service were quite good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibe with interesting decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a little loud for some but overall good experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely recommend. read more

Everything was exceptional a must go to place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service, atmosphere and hospitality were outstanding as was the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 6 for dinner and it was 6 for 6. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cleanliness, overpriced items, hurried staff, too salty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overly crowded placement of tables and bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

After years of trying to work this landmark restaurant into our rotation, including an outright botched evening where we had to cancel in 2022, we finally made it this year. Katie was an excellent server - so warm, knowledgeable and thoughtful. Another cool waitress came over after spotting my vintage Madonna shirt and had a fun conversation with us about Madonna's contributions to the wider culture and how much she has lifted the LGBT community up. I loved that! In a town with a seemingly inexhaustible amount of excellent restaurants, Front Street still holds its ground and is not coasting on its reputation where it comes to what matters most - the food. My calamari dish prepared with a tomato-based sauce with capers and olives over pasta was positively sublime. I simply cannot return to town without having it again. My friend also loved his butternut squash ravioli dish: "Delicious." The only thing I would call a skip is the bread basket, which is not complimentary. It was pretty ordinary, forgettable and just barely worth the calories. We rushed off to see Dina Martina (her best show in years - she's highly recommended, too!) and came back later for dessert, and they managed to accommodate us even though they had become more busy. We had Katie once more, and very much enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake. A perfect cap on a lovely evening. It took too long for us to finally try Front Street, but we are very glad to have finally done so. read more

We were looking for a great meal in Provincetown and a lot of people recommended Front Street. The ambience is very nice; dimly light, beautifully decorated, and romantic. We started with two of the specials, the pistachio gnocchi and coconut shrimp with polenta. Both were incredibly delicious and quite large! The sauce with the gnocchi packed a punch of pistachio and also basil. The coconut shrimp had a delicious sweet chili sauce and were perfectly cooked. For our mains we got the pappardelle with meatballs, italian sausage, and whipped ricotta in a marinara sauce. The sauce was just right - not too sweet. The pasta was fresh and soaked up the sauce well. The meatballs and sausage were very good too! My girlfriend got the luciano (similar to penne vodka) with chicken. She really enjoyed that as well! For dessert we got the flourless chocolate cake which was very rich and had a great raspberry sauce with it. Overall we left full and happy and would definitely recommend Front St for a more upscale dining experience in Provincetown. read more

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The restaurant as an intimate feeling with brick walls wood booths, and baskets hanging from the ceiling. It felt promising. Appetizer of fried calamari was light and crisp. The eggplant involuntini was filled with a creamy mix of ricotta and goat cheese in a chunky sauce. Our main meals were less than expected. One of us had the buratta salad with extra shrimp. The buratta itself was delicious on a plain salad with grocery store, uninspired tomatoes- in tomatoes season. Another companion had the veal Mauro. The pasta was simply boxed ziti. The veal was thick. But the overall sauce and escarole was good. The third companion had chicken Leonardo. The dish had chicken, sausage and shrimp, all standard, but the sauce was quite good. My tea smoked duck was really good. The skin was crisp, the blueberry sauce was light. It came with polenta and steamed vegetables. The polenta was light and the vegetables were crisp but simple. The best thing about the dinner was the waiter. He was professional with a good sense of humor. We really wanted this restaurant to be great but it ended up being just good. read more

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The food is always consistent there and the atmosphere is fun; however, this last time our service seemed pushy and laced with some attitude. Oh well. This will likely affect future visits. read more