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Ristorante Massimo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,923)Please Note:
Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for Wine Bar options at 603.436.4000.
We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.
**Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(122)$65 before tax and gratuity, excluding holiday buffets.
Includes entertainment, buffet and all coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks.
Alcoholic beverages are not included in this price.
Children 12 and under are $25 plus tax and gratuity, children under 3 will not be charged.
Open Seating from 10AM – 1:00P
Bop over to Jimmy’s for coffee, cocktails/mimosas and culinary delights – plus generous helpings of culture and great conversation. And when you do, be sure to prepare yourself for a special experience here at 135 Congress Street – a landmark 1905 meeting hall lovingly restored to serve our community as a world-class center for the arts and an intimate space to savor extraordinary sounds & tantalizing flavors.
*Pricing and times are subject to change depending on the concert schedule and holidays.
Otto - Portsmouth
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(68)Located in the heart of the West End in the Frank Jones 1884 House, OTTO Portsmouth boasts spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 2-level bar with 24 taps. Enjoy full-service dining, our quick-serve slice counter, as well as takeout and delivery of your favorite OTTO pies, salads, apps, and desserts.La Maison Navarre
Price: Moderate•French•4.8(204)Located in the heart of Portsmouth near the Music Hall and Jimmys Jazz Club.
MN Wine Bar at the Mezzanine offers a casual chic French experience : drink wine selected with care, cold cuts, pâtés and cheeses from France, and spend a beautiful moment as if you were in the middle of Paris.
Our Menu changes with the season and is made with care by our Chef with local and imported product.
Dinner Signature dish include make your own boards of cheeses and charcuterie, Steak Frites, Halibut and Ratatouille, Coq au Vin, Duck Confit, Raclette, Tartiflette, Crepe Suzette, Mousse au Chocolat, Profiterole,...
Brunch Signature dish include Cocottes, Tartine, Sweet Waffles, Savory Waffles, Omelette, Pain Perdu, Oeuf à la Coque, Panier de Viennoiserie, ....
Rooftop at The Envio
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(460)!!EASTER!!
Celebrate Easter with a special three-course brunch featuring a selection of thoughtfully crafted dishes. Choose one from each course and enjoy a complimentary Mimosa, a sparkling toast to the occasion.
$55 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
Gather with family and friends to enjoy delicious flavors in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Reservations required.
Perched high above the AC Hotel Portsmouth you will find Rooftop at The Envio, Portsmouth’s newest restaurant and bar offering panoramic views of the Piscataqua River and the iconic bridges that cross it. The Rooftop is a casually sophisticated indoor/outdoor sanctuary offering a modern menu of locally sourced ingredients fresh from the farm and sea.
Dine on shareable plates and sip handcrafted cocktails while watching the tide of the river shift and the sunset in the distance. Savor a new vantage point to experience Portsmouth.Toscana Chop House
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(1,550)Toscana Italian Chophouse & Wine Bar, a steakhouse concept that will be built around signature chops, incredible sides, and of course many of the Italian favorites that customers have come to love from Tuscan Kitchen.
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- TTomNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoJust a great meal right down to the butterscotch puddingMore infoRow 34 - PortsmouthPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Portsmouth•4.8
- EEllenGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent service and food. We recommend the burratta and pork belly apps and the lobster rollsMore infoRooftop at The EnvioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Portsmouth•4.4
- PPamGreater Boston •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe were there celebrating a birthday and everything from the food to the service was exceptional. We love the hospitality and welcoming feeling of this restaurant.More infoRistorante MassimoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portsmouth•4.9
- TThomasGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWarm environment great selection on the menu and the staff was fantastic.More infoToscana Chop HousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Portsmouth•4.7
- HHelenGreater Boston •4 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Good food, not the most attentive service. Music was loud and not suited to the ambiance, but we’re old so not best judge of that.More infoNapoletana Pizzeria and BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Portsmouth•4.3
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Located on the beautiful New Hampshire coast, Portsmouth is one of the top dining destinations north of Boston. With a history as a bustling seaport, Portsmouth is full of charming restaurants and shops that draw on its coastal location. Seafood options are plentiful. You may even be able to enjoy a lobster roll, fried oysters or fish tacos while looking over the ocean where your food was caught earlier that day. And if you are looking for a raw bar for oysters or little-neck clams, you won't be disappointed. Portsmouth is also home to a number of cafes and lounges where you can enjoy both food and art, and you'll see plenty of wine bars and breweries as you stroll down the brick-paved streets of downtown Portsmouth.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Portsmouth is Ristorante Massimo
The best vegan restaurants in Portsmouth are The Puddle Dock, Cure Restaurant and Toscana Chop House
The best vegetarian restaurants in Portsmouth are The Puddle Dock, Cure Restaurant and Ristorante Massimo
The restaurants with the best service in Portsmouth are Cure Restaurant, Ristorante Massimo and The Puddle Dock
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Portsmouth are Ristorante Massimo, The Puddle Dock and Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
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