My family of four dined here on a Friday evening around 5:30 p.m. The restaurant is big, and it quickly got busy and filled up, which is a good sign. It got very loud with everyone talking on top of the 70s/80s music that was playing. There were ample staff to keep up with the surge, and our waitress was attentive and pleasant, although toward the end a little scattered. The decor is fun, if not a bit dated. Bathrooms are clean. We ordered a garlic bread appetizer which provided 8 pieces of bread. We ordered the Chicken Marsala, chicken Parmesan sandwich, chicken Parmesan with pasta, and chicken Olympia. I had a bowl of flavorful minestrone before my dinner, my spouse had a house salad. Unfortunately my coffee was cold, but it was bold and tasted okay. They don't list non-alcoholic beverages on the menu or their prices. My spouse ordered just a plain iced tea, but we were shocked when the bill came and we were charged for each of the refills ($10.50!). My daughter ordered a lemonade, which came in a cute branded bottle. It was very good, not too tart or sweet. After dinner, we each ordered dessert: Choco cake which has a cute little mouse on top, the orange revani which was extremely sweet, and the limoncello cake which was by far the best of the three with a delicate flavor. The servings of food were generous and we were impressed with the quality, especially the chicken. We could easily cut through it with a fork. The sauces were pleasant and not acidic. For the four of our meals (with leftovers) and the tip (and the insane charges for the iced tea) we paid $197, which I felt was somewhat reasonable. I just wish they were more upfront about their beverage prices and refill policy. Most restaurants don't charge for tea and coffee refills. read more

Papagallos - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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Food was good, fast service, even on the day of graduation for Keene state it was packed but a lovely experience.

We had a great experience at Papagallos. We got into town late on a Thursday evening and were so hungry and wanted a local place close to us. We decided to split the manicotti & each have a side salad. The food was delicious with very generous potions. Our server was quite friendly as well. read more

Took wife here for her birthday.she ordered a glass of wine & didn't like it so asked if she could get a different one,ordered food & next the waitress & hostess come over & say they are not comfortable serving her.i asked why & they kept repeating they weren't comfortable.my wife had one sip of the 1st wine she ordered.my wife came back in,sat down & either the hostess or waitress came over & took the glass of wine right out of her hand.food came while this was going on.food was cold & my pizza was wrong, ordered buffalo chicken,got BBQ.needless to say we got up,I paid bill & left.It was my wife's 52nd birthday & these people were horrible to her.Cost me over $100 for nothing.I have been in the restaurant hospitality business 30 years & never experienced such rudeness from a staff EVER!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!! read more

Best for miles! Food was excellent!! Service was ok. Waitress a bit curt. Atmosphere was odd. Parrots all over... felt like a pirate ship instead of an Italian restaurant read more

Papagallos - Sun dried tomato pasta Ziti Papagallos Siciliano - Italian Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

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We wanted Italian food for dinner while in Keene and decided to go here. We are glad that we did. We had the calamari to start and that was so good. Dinner we got lobster ravioli which had chunks of lobster tail and claw yum. We also had chicken Olympia also yum. The deco was interesting for an Italian forward restaurant. The service was good and fast. read more

3 adult beverages 1 appetizer 2 entrees 1 desert Total (pre-tax) $109 We began our adventure at Papagallos with a Long Beach Iced Tea & a Papa Parrot. Both were mixed quite well, perfectly balanced. The second Papa Parrot at the end of the meal was a little heavy on the Blue Curaçao, but was still very good. We ordered the Calamari Fritti to start our meal. Overall, the calamari was quite good. The coating wasn't too heavy or thick, and the calamari was cooked properly. However, it was a little greasier than it should have been. We both agreed that our entrees were fantastic. We had the Chicken Parmigiana & Chicken Marsala. The portions were spot on, the chicken with both meals was tender, and flavors of the sauces were excellent. The linguini was perfectly al dente. The Marsala wine sauce was some of the best I've had in a while. We opted to order a desert, which is not the norm for us. We chose the Baklava Sundae. The dish was plated beautifully and full of the flavor you'd expect. The bottom of the baklava was a bit hard, which made it difficult to cut and fork, but it was still good. Overall, it's worth making a trip to Papagallos for a great Italian meal. The atmosphere was nice, with interesting parrot-themed decor. It was a little loud and echoey, though not in an unpleasant way. read more

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Usually good any night of the week. Last night was the exception for the 4 ladies who dined with me. Chicken parm was soggy, pasta over done and sauce needed salt. Veal parm was soggy as well atheist pasta was good Al dente. Sauce needed salt. One of the girls didn't enjoy their steak. Over done at medium well when requested mid-rare. Service was ok. Way too expensive for what was served. I made our server aware of how disappointed we were. Apologies given. read more

This place is great. Great location and large space. The service was amazing. Our server knew how to read the table and we fell for every "upsell"...totally worth it. And the food was amazing. We will be coming back. read more

Food is always plentiful, great tasting, and a good value!. Service is also excellent.

We always enjoy our night out at Papagallos and celebrate many family birthdays there. Friendly staff, good service, and good food and desserts that all three generations enjoy. Ambiance is nice and pleasantly informal. If anything goes wrong, the staff will help fix it. It's an "easy" night out for all! read more

The food is great here we have been going here for over 20 years And have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is very clean. They give you a lot of food so we eat half And bring the rest home for another delicious meal read more

I was in town for work and craving chicken Parmesan. I did not want it with pasta so they offered grilled vegetables instead or for a small up charge doubling portion, which is really what I was looking for. It did not disappoint. Came with a salad and dinner roll. I would definitely come back. I did take out so I really can't speak to the ambience, but it was very busy. read more

The food and service are always good. The feel of the place kinda reminds me of a Pirate's eatery in Port Royal in Jamaica.

Absolutely love the restaurant. The food is always fantastic and there's singing about eating around a bunch of parrot statues that just adds to the experience. My wife and I celebrated several birthdays here, as well as our rehearsal dinner the day before our wedding. The chicken Marsala and veal parm are some of the best I've event had. read more

Local favorite gathering spot with a great atmosphere. Lots of Happy Birthday ditties throughout the night. Great basket of bread. Love the chicken parm. Sauce maybe a bit sweet for some but I like it that way. Desserts look spectacular. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back there. Keene needs more old school Italian joints. read more

We are here pretty regularly, wether with family, celebrating birthdays, date nights. It's a good restaurant and we know much of the staff. The food is good, and it's a nice atmosphere. I enjoy when they have unique specials for entrees and apps. I love when they make fried zucchini. I also enjoy the shrimp scampi, and eggplant rollentini. read more

Only been once. It's been awhile. Went with some friends. But I know I want to go back. Loved the chocolate martini, was delicious. I think I had ravioli and that was delicious. I wish I lived closer but intend to go soon again. read more

While their food is still very, very good, - prices are up quite a bit - my waitress was not on her best game. Among other "dropped the ball" service, we overheard the evening specials read by a different waitress at another table after we'd ordered our meals. Food and coffee going cold while we waited for her return with condiments for both. Bad enough to stop me from returning? No. But hopefully better next time. read more

Great people , great food. Food is consistent. The pizza is probably my favorite. I love the eggplant parm. Tomato sauce is very good . I usually get the calamari as an appetizer can't go wrong . read more

We drive from Massachusetts to come here once a year and it never disappoints. Just had manicotti and meatballs. AMAZING. For dessert I had the Italian coffee. Absolute perfection. The server was also tops!! read more

What an eclectic restaurant that is decorated fun and festive. The place was packed on a Tuesday night and service was excellent. The menu offers an array of typical Italian faire, and I was disappointed they did not have Chicken Piccata. Salad was delish and the plates are large - none of us could finish. We shared the chocolate cake, which was not too rich and was just enough to share. read more

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Our party of 4 arrived late Sunday afternoon to a bustling restaurant filled with scores of diners and private events going on. We were seated immediately sans reservations and enjoyed a well prepared variety of dishes. Our able server, Kaden, coordinated our pleasures well, attentive without hovering, polite and confident in deportment. The staff all seems professional and thorough while maintaining a calm demeanor, conveying a genuine desire to be a host to our experience. Great destination all around ! read more

Pizza here is really a great deal This place is awesome Food service ambiance Best value in Keene by far read more

The best Italian around. The atmosphere feels so authentic- the staff is top notch and the food is .

Good Food, service was beyond fast. In & out in 20mins. Party of 2, Two drinks, apps, salad n entrees & dessert. Everything getting delivered was 2 mins apart from one another. McDonald's fast lol chicken parmesan and chicken Marsala was delicious along with a BBQ chicken pizza. Ohhh we received our takeout bbq chicken pizza while we were still eating our salad/ app!! read more

Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food. Great service. I really miss being able to stop by on our way home from our camp in Lempster to our home in Massachusetts. I'm back in my home state now so I'll probably never get a chance to eat there again. read more

Service is good, owners are nice, pasta dishes are unremarkable. Salad was missing a few key ingredients. Inside is dark and loud.

Another amazing meal at Papagallos! Excellent prime rib and veal parm. Very busy tonight, but the wait staff was on the hustle! Great job Rianne! Sat in a different part of the restaurant and appreciated some of the other artwork. read more

We were passing through and decided to give this place a try. Ambience is nice, we were seated quickly. Staff was friendly and prompt. Sign out front says they offer pasta, steaks and sea food. Wife got the broiled haddock which was very good. I was looking for their steak options on the menu. Not a single one in sight. No steaks on the menu....but their sign outside says what again? I had to ask our server and she told us they had a steak special. Not several steak specials, but just one. NY strip marinated in olive oil. I was skeptical since NY strip is good on its own, but since I can't eat pasta, I opted to give it a try. It was fine. Tasted like steak, but nothing special. For The price of $36 it was not worth it. Would we go again?. Possibly. I bet the Italian food is good, and so is the sea food, but I felt a sense of false advertising when it came to steak. read more

Food is good but ladies stay away from the Bar. The decorations are dated. Service in the restaurant part is okay. Avoid the bar.

Very mediocre red sauce Italian. Place is huge, nothing to write home about. Service is ok.

What Can I say? Friendly and funny staff,Good food and service,and the Ambiance. Extraordinary. This deserves 5 stars.

We had thought this was like the Italian restaurants of our youth--heavy on pasta and low on flavor. We were wrong about everything except the interesting decor. Our service was prompt, attentive and very comforting. It was very close in style to the high end Italian restaurants in NY, in a rural city.Prices were reasonable and portions were large. The menu was short, but the traditional offerings were offset by specials that almost made me change my mind. The decor is full of plaster tropical birds, faux stone and was quirky, not tacky. The experience well exceeded expectations. read more

Nestled in the heart of a bustling city, the restaurant was a hidden gem that offered an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you walked through the door, you were greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The attentive staff anticipated your every need, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable meal. Our waitress(Jennifer) was so very kindhearted and made us laugh a lot we enjoyed the company of her.The menu boasted a tantalizing array of dishes that were expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. Each bite was a culinary delight, leaving you yearning for more. The ambience was equally enchanting, with soft lighting, cozy seating, and a charming decor that created a welcoming and intimate atmosphere. It was a truly unforgettable dining experience that left a lasting impression. read more

Papagallos - House Salad, Fettucine Alfredo With Broccoli, Primrib with mashed potatoes, and white pizza. - Italian Near Me - Keene, New Hampshire

I was craving eggplant parm and I wasn't disappointed. I ended up pulling in and sitting up at the bar for a margarita, a cup of minestrone and my entrée and was so happy. I ended up only eating half of the meal but it was perfect. I brought the rest home and had that as a late night snack. I remember having stopped in here before with a group of friends and enjoyed it and now I know why. Can't wait to go back again. read more

I have visited Papagallos twice. I frequently travel to the area on business. The service is efficient, friendly and not rushed. I highly recommend the lobster ravioli. It is a frequent special that is offered here. My colleague ordered a NY Strip steak that was described as flavorful and cooked properly a just shy of medium rare - as requested. Pleasant, uniquely decorated atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant. Don't let the number of cars scare you off. There is plenty of seating and the staff is well equipped to service you professionally and efficiently. read more

Good restaurant hands down. Been there twice and both times it was solid. Great staff, reasonable prices and food was really good. Would recommend this place to all college parents. read more

We've been going to Papagallos for over 30 years. It's like going home and comfort food. Wonderful atmosphere and Tony is such a great guy.

The service was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious! Would highly recommend.