The food was so good and I love to have a local Italian place that makes their own pasta. So good…read moreand it was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was excellent. My only slight criticism was that the heat was up too high and it made me a little uncomfortable.

We went for their prefix menu for the Portsmouth restaurant week! My boyfriend's favorite thing is…read morepenne alla vodka his dish was just not penne alla vodka. The service took 30min to get a drink or bread. We asked twice for bread. There was only three other tables in the restaurant when we showed up. The waitress was very nice, but not attentive in anyway. She table touched maybe three times during the whole service.

Love Cartelli's! IMO it is the BEST Italian in the area! I look forward to bringing my Dining Out…read moreGroup there at some point! Plenty of parking too, is always a plus, and so is the pleasant atmosphere!

The food was incredible! Great service and atmosphere. We started on the patio but moved inside…read morewhen it rained and each area had their own charm. The food was the star of the show though! We got the linguine and meatballs and the chicken Dijon.

Food , drinks , and apps were amazing. Got the connoli dessert to go and got back to the house they…read moremeasured 7" long ! Service was great always someone at our table to see what we needed . Definitely will be back next year !

Every year my family and I are in Ogunquit for a week over the July 4th holiday. Every year we…read morevisit Angelina's multiple times. It is just as good now as it has always been. This year on one of the occasions we went, we happened to try to get in after 9pm, the staff was clearly in close up mode so we felt bad, but David and the bartender insisted we come in for our nightcap. We had our drinks and left, also as usual the drinks were very good. We returned the next day for dinner, we started with the provolone slab appetizer, then I had the lobster risotto, which was loaded with lobster and really tasty. My wife had scallops, and we both enjoyed an amazing martini. David, our server, and the rest of the staff were all amazing as usual!!

What a delightful restaurant along the river on water Street. We celebrated a birthday here with…read morean extensive wine list and homemade pasta. I sampled all that came to the table and it was delicious. The ambiance is enchanting and the wait staff impeccable. This is a go-to restaurant. The only problem reservations can go out for days and days and days. It took us a while but we got in. They are opened as walk-in downstairs on Thursday or Friday. I haven't tried that yet but I do recommend trying to get a reservations here.

The ambiance and service reflect a quintessential New England charm, with lovely views overlooking…read morethe Squamscott River. The restaurant is clean, tastefully decorated, and genuinely welcoming. The staff are well‑mannered, attentive, and congenial. Two critical reasons we continue to dine at Cornicello are Josh, the chef, and Sophia, the bartender. Josh is truly a master of his craft, and Sophia brings warmth and skill to every interaction at the bar. Together, they elevate the entire dining experience. It's the rare kind of place where skill, warmth, and atmosphere come together to create a meal you genuinely look forward to. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged.

We went here for our fifth anniversary. Unbeknownst to us, it is restaurant week in Portsmouth…read moreand a 3 course menu was offered for $52. We each ordered so.ething different each course and shared each dish. Everything we ate was delicious. My husband thought the Bolognese Rigatoni was so-so but I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere upstairs was intimate but a bit noisy. The service from everyone was impeccable.

Went for an anniversary dinner, food was delicious. Service was lackluster. Evening started great…read morebut spiraled from there. My SO went to the restroom and the bartender asked me if we were celebrating anything and I told her it was our 7 year anniversary, she mentioned bringing something out for us, unexpected but appreciated. Meatball appetizer along with an appetizer size portion of a pasta dish, and the smoked duck small plate. All very good. From there it went downhill. Neither bartender checked in for about 30 minutes while we waited for our main course. Espresso rubbed duck was very flavorful and delicious. After the main nothing was brought out, so at that point I was a little frustrated so we went on our way. Food was great, service started good but then disappeared. Definitely would not return for an occasion.

Though it didn't seem to be needed tonight, we had a 6:15pm dinner reservation for our 3rd wedding…read moreanniversary. We were greeted immediately at the hostess stand. Courtney was our server; she was excellent & made sure we had what we needed, as well as willing to take a photo of us. I will say... the aioli they use for the tuna crudo was AWESOME - it also pairs great with the chicken marsala. I asked for a 'house margarita' which they were able to accommodate. I noticed that the bar area was slightly more busy. Mind you, it was a Wed. evening in late Sept. I cannot wait to go back to order a few apps, paired with nice red wine. Elegant & romantic place considering the location. The dim lighting is a nice touch.

The place itself is nothing special to look at but the food is pretty satisfying. The portions are…read moregrand, definitely splittable. We prefer the bar, so we sat in the back and had a very delightful service experience with Samantha. We will be returning to try other dishes in the future.

It's rare that I return to a restaurant that I really enjoyed and pick exactly the same dish I had…read morebefore; I usually want to explore the rest of the menu. Chitarrucci neri ai frutti di mare (black ink chitarra pasta with seafood), however, was something I really wanted to have again. I was hoping that it would be as great as I remembered ... it was. We started with Cozze alla sambuca. I would not have thought of putting fennel or sambuca with mussels, but it was a good combination. The other players (shallot and herbs) were well balanced too. The Insalata de Cesare was fresh and well dressed, with a generous portion of shaved parmesan. The Chitarrucci was the star, with pasta cooked just right and plenty of mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, and clams. If I have to be picky, the calamari may have been slightly over cooked, but I'd order this dish over and over again. (I didn't taste it, but the gentleman at the next table had a beautiful plate of ossobuco, with the osso standing up in the middle of the risotto with a sprig of herb 'planted' in the marrow. He said it was great) If you're anywhere near Boothbay, make a reservation and try Ports of Italy.

We dined at Ports of Italy one night while in Boothbay Harbor. For an Italian restaurant, it was…read moregood but not great. We shared a Caesar salad, which was fine, but it was nothing memorable either. We each got our own entrees, which we hadn't been doing because it's usually too much food, and since we were on a road trip, there wasn't much point to requesting doggy bags like we normally would because we wouldn't be able to eat the leftovers. Unfortunately, neither of us finished our meals... they were both tasty, but we ended up leaving food on our plates. I hate wasting food like that. I think we'll return to our one-entree-and-share-it protocol for the remainder of our trip. That seems to be working for us. My chicken dish, Pollo con Funghi, which came with tomatoes, olives and mushrooms in a white wine butter sauce seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano, was tasty, but it was too large a portion for me to finish. There was also some squash, and we had ordered a side of spinach, too. I was very sad to not have taken the remaining food for leftovers. Would've been great. My husband ordered the Ravioli di Astice, which was lobster and ricotta filled ravioli in a prosecco and aurora sauce. Not sure what aurora sauce is, but when I tasted it, the sauce was delicious. My issue with his dish was that the ravioli was severely undercooked, and it was way too chewy... definitely not al dente. They simply didn't cook it long enough, which was a shame because the flavors were excellent. Big miss for an Italian restaurant. I suppose I'd give this place another try if we're ever fortunate enough to return to Boothbay. We definitely would have to agree on one entree between the two of us, though, so we don't waste food.

Tonight I had an amazing Veal Marsala at my favorite Italian Bistro. Veal was tender and plentiful,…read morefreshly made in-house pasta was cooked to perfection. My server as always was great . Shout out to Hostess' and all servers, always present , polite and eager to ensure a pleasant experience. Everyone works well together and truly demonstrate team spirit!

Warm, inviting & romantic restaurant that is perfect to celebrate a birthday with a party of 10, a…read moredate night for two, or head to the bar to have a cocktail & an app with some friends. The food is beyond exceptional & the service aligns with the same standards. I have never had a bad meal at Dante's. I love that they source everything locally. That sets this restaurant apart from most others. A nice touch was that the owner catered to us when my brother came home for a surprise visit. He 'hid' him at the bar while our family & friends were arriving. He had great conversation with my brother, just like family - he knew how important this evening was for us. The waitress we had was all part of the plan, as well. It's nice to feel like more than just a 'customer'. 10/10 highly recommend Dante's!

Had a great dinner here. Reserved for 8pm in the Wyeth room, but when I arrived there was not a…read moretable ready there and so I was provided a seat in the bar area instead. No big deal, I was a party of one, and they were quite busy on the Saturday night that I went. Service is impeccable, really no complaints there. The food came out fast, even though they were quite busy. The food was great as well, though I wasn't a particularly big fan of the wood-fired beets (if you like horseradish on beet, you would like them). Fried oysters were great, I mean really good. Spaghetti with guanciale is absolutely incredible; key lime pie similarly amazing. Overall, I'll be back here. Plan to spend at least $50 per person. What a great location.

Choice for Dinner, skip the Holidays…read more We came here once before and had a really good experience, which is why we decided to book a 2:00 PM reservation to celebrate Mother's Day. We understood it would be a limited holiday brunch menu instead of the regular dinner menu, which was fine. However, by the time we sat down to order, almost all of the options were already sold out. Our entire table basically had to order the exact same thing because there was nothing else left. The space is lovely and it's a nice spot for a regular dinner, but they were definitely not equipped for the holiday rush. Don't go for Mother's Day.

Exceptional cocktails, solid service, interesting small plates…read more I wish more of the pasta was made in house, and I wish there were more seafood options given the location to the coast (oysters, scallops, mussels, and lobster come to mind.) A welcome addition to South Berwick with room to grow.

We have been wondering about Secundo and after reading the mixed reviews on Google we felt it was…read moretime to give it a go ourselves. There is street parking near and around. So not a problem. The dark paint exterior gives it a sheik feel and stands out a bit with the neighborhood. First thing was the music was not Italian but I loved it. The inside was fine. Plenty of seating options. At the bar, high tops, long table or table for two. I felt they could if utilized the space better and took advantage of the brick walls more with seating but it was fine. Drink menu was good. Definitely priced at high end bar experience so would hope for a full bar but not sure. Only had wine which was very good. Nice menu and priced a bit higher than other places in the area. The portions were actually bigger than we expected, so it was a good idea to share. Yes we had a lot of green at our table. Ha ha The focaccia was pretty good, however the first dab of butter came with a HIT of salt which caught us off guard. But once I knew. It was quite enjoyable. Our meals were very good and provided a lot of flavors. Some reviews shared a lack of seasoning and I did not have that issue. The staff was very friendly and attentive. They all work together for the most part so the food came out fast and we truly enjoyed the evening. The potential is there for a nice intimate experience if that is the plan. Look forward to another experience to see future changes and improvements.