Reviews of Dante's Pasta & Vino (Restaurant)

Kyle Cayer

Ordered take out and everything was great. The food felt very authentic and delicious. The shrimp in my pasta was cooked perfectly. The bread was soft and fresh and came with a balsamic and oil mix to dip it in. Will be coming back again!

Sharon Wilson

Just got takeout lasagna from them for my fiancee's birthday and it was fantastic! My 1st time ever going there and they were aeesome. Very friendly and helpful as I had called and asked for it to be ready at a certain time and it was.

Peter Drougas

So tonight (Wed 9/11) the usual open jam in the lounge area, was instead a "live jam" out on the patio. With full sound system set up. Second time we tried this. Great fun. All the tables out side were filled with people. So thank you for …

Chris Brogan

This place is cheery and clearly a favorite of locals. We got a chance to pet Rocco the dog and got great dining advice from Dominic. We had the pesto and the gnocchi and both were unique takes on classic fare. We were served quickly and …

K Stanley

Incredible food and staff a great family business

Olivia Berry

I love it here. it's a family tradition and the staff are family fun and funny. They pasta and food are amazing and I suggest the Quatro Famajio ❤❤

Lawrence Ryan

Outstanding Italian food. Reasonable prices. Ari&Dom are great kids.

Terrance Baker

The widow Maker. Just as good as it was the first time I had it 20 years ago.

Joseph Arnold

Have not been to Dantes for more than a year and am happy to say it was fantastic.

Kathy Rowell

The staff is great

Joe Evans

Food took a while to come out but was very good

Amanda Shedonist

Fabulous food and wine here along with a comfy homey atmosphere.

Nick Zannelli

Great food , friendly environment

Ryan Schwartz

Sit down, table service. Italian. Get reservations unless you like to wait. Food is decent, service is slow. The bread with oil, vinegar, and roasted garlic is very good. Go ahead, spread a clove of that garlic right on your bread - thank me later. I had chicken piccata with fresh linguini, the wife had scampi with fresh linguini. Not sure if the pasta is cooked in salted water or not, but both of our dishes needed salt. My daughters chicken tenders (1/2 breasts, battered and fried) were very good. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly cooked. Fries were good too.

Danny Johnson

If you find yourself in the Barrington area this is a very good Italian restaurant. Reasonable prices and friendly staff.worth a visit.

Kyle Cayer

Ordered take out and everything was great. The food felt very authentic and delicious. The shrimp in my pasta was cooked perfectly. The bread was soft and fresh and came with a balsamic and oil mix to dip it in. Will be coming back again!

srobertson1987

Best pasta around!

Angela Ricker

Was looking for pasta but showed up on a Sunday at 1:30 to find out it was still brunch. Slow service as only 2 people manning the lounge.

Victor Vindas

Exelent Italian food, and reasonable prices place with class for a nice dinner

Renee Clark Forcier

I've been craving Italian food for weeks now. This place is great. They have dogs on the premises that come to your table, only if you want them to, for some dog love.

Jon Broome

Excellent waiter service, very fast and attentive. The lobster ravioli was delicious and the bread and olive oil is to die for. Very quaint tables, but not overly fancy, just right. Peroni on tap poured in beautiful Peroni glasses.

Sharon Wilson

Just got takeout lasagna from them for my fiancee's birthday and it was fantastic! My 1st time ever going there and they were aeesome. Very friendly and helpful as I had called and asked for it to be ready at a certain time and it was.

Peter Drougas

So tonight (Wed 9/11) the usual open jam in the lounge area, was instead a "live jam" out on the patio. With full sound system set up. Second time we tried this. Great fun. All the tables out side were filled with people. So thank you for everyone who came out to listen. And certainly thank you to all the friends, musicians and wanna be singers that came up. We hope to have another warmer Wednesday evening or two before the real cold sets in, to do another live jam. But you can't go wrong to stop by every or any Wednesday night for our open jams inside, or out!

Shar Tegral

Good food, comfortable environment and pleasant staff.

Irene Morin

This was my first time at D'antes. Stopped for lunch. Had the butternut ravioli. I It could have been hotter but was very tasty. I will stop in again.

scott kobbe

A great place for many occasions.

Diana Bernier

I loved it....atmosphere...prices and of course the food is to die for....

Deirdre Hebert

Attentive wait-staff, and the beat Italian food you'll find without travelling to Italy.

Lisa Bouchard

Never had a bad meal yet! Excellent food and service!

Kerry West

great food at a great price.

Patti Pelletier

Food was great..service was not . waitress was very rude and couldn't get us out of there quick enough.

Rose K

Pretty good food, decent service. There aren't a ton of options around, but this is the best one. I would say just a touch pricey for the quality and quantity. If you don't feel like heading into Portsmouth or Dover, I would recommend.

Nathan McTague

Good service, kind and enthusiastic staff, only complaint would be that the bacon in my BLT was a little bit tough.

Jessie Bennett

Food and service were excellent!!

Betty Hartford

We have our company Christmas lunch here. They are wonderful send so attentive. The food is awesome as well.

Megan Parke

Such a great place!

Jim Ross

Good food and service. Great beer selection!

Robert Stevens

Great place for wonderful Italian food and a great atmosphere.

Dominic D'Antilio

Very family orientated, cozy laidback feel that delivers traditional Italian food. Service was amazing and our server was very personable. A must stop if you ever pass. It’s what a family restaurant should be.

Richard Letourneau

Excellent food and staff. All homemade and fantastic. The staff very polite and knowledgeable..

Nyan

Service is excellent; seems very popular with groups and the "home" like atmosphere was wonderful. The food was great, very large portion sizes but also offer plenty to choose from.

Peter Kahigian

Great food and service. Interesting menu.

Jennifer Souvannasing

Food was overall just okay. The young man, who was our server, didn't bother to introduce himself, explain the seasonal Chef's Choice dishes, and acted put out when asked about them. He asked if the child wanted a drink, but neglected to ask the adults. I highly doubt we will return.

mark ouellette

Screwed up order, cold food and tacky atmosphere. One and done!

Kathryne Day

Cozy and inviting atmosphere, super helpful staff and the food was AMAZING! I had the chicken parm with HOMEMADE linguine!!! And the tirramissu was delicious!

Chris Brogan

This place is cheery and clearly a favorite of locals. We got a chance to pet Rocco the dog and got great dining advice from Dominic. We had the pesto and the gnocchi and both were unique takes on classic fare. We were served quickly and professionally and really enjoyed the casual atmosphere. It's not fancy which is exactly what you want. If you're a people person, this is your place.

Steve Peaks

Good food but small portions and to pricey.

Mary Shackelford

Food was delicious!

Mickey Rollins

Awesome food waitstaff and open Mike was great

Charles Keiling

Dante's is our favorite Italian restaurant!

Savannah King

Could not of been more impressed with the service, atmosphere, cuisine and prices. Most definitely going back.

Jon Rakin

We just enjoyed a delicious authentic Italian diner at Dante’s Pasta and Vino. This is a cozy restaurant where every table is a good seat, whether at the lounge or the dining rooms. Our server was very personable and attentive. We began with Limoncello Vodka Martinis which were half priced during happy hour. Good tasty drinks! We started diner with Antipasto D’Italiano, a cold assortment of traditional meats, cheeses and marinated vegetables. It’s was not the largest or best Italian cold antipasto we ever had but pretty yummy. For entrees, we had the Scampi Adriadico, shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil, lemon, white white, tomatoes and basil served on spaghetti. Very Good. And the Pasta Aglio Olio which was fresh linguini with garlic, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes and crushed pepper. Also Very Good could of had a larger serving. We shared the tiramisu for dessert. It was pretty tasty as well. I would have like to see a good semolina bread on the table to round out the total Italian experience. Would definitely recommend.

devin dumont

Excellent, friendly service. Amazing food and people, with beautiful scenery.

Myles Moriarty

Everything is ok. Better outside in the summer

Melanie Fulcher

Great food, super great customer service!

Stephanie koch

Huge portions. Very yummy food.

Mark Breen

Great jazz brunch on Sunday's with full bar and a variety of menu options.

Gerald Henry

Food was amazing. Our waiter was prompt and knowledgeable. Everything was 5 star right down to the restrooms

Kasey landry-filion

Had dinner there last night with a group of 14. The service was great, the food was delicious and outdoor seating was perfect for such a big group.

Lisa Colbroth

Dante's is our favorite local Italian restaurant. Try the scallops, you will not be disappointed. The outdoor seating is nice in the summer. A jazz brunch is offered on Sundays at the time I wrote this review.

Kathy3535

Awesome everytime the food atmosphere and service

Tyler Tulchinsky

Love this place. Great atmosphere, great food.

Amanda Guididas

I ate here for the first time today. I asked if I could have something vegan made for me, and their chef accommodated me no problem. The pasta dish I got was AMAZING with super fresh ingredients. You can tell care is taken to use quality ingredients. I will come back again and again!

Wesley Critchett

Fantastic food wonderful atmosphere!

Ryan Sharp

Good pasta and Italian specialties, reasonable beer and wine selection, small dining room so may be crowded during peak hours.

Erin A

Always opt for the fresh linguini with your meal. It's amazing.

Rick Young

Such wonderful atmosphere and the most friendly staff. Entrees are quite delicious and authentic Italian!

Michael J. Hasselmann

Diamond in the rough. Good atmosphere, quality Italian dishes, quality wine selections and bar. Great staff.

Amelia Stacey

The tortellini was awesome. My friends said their lasagna was awesome aswell.

Karen Merrill

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening out at Dante's. Our server was a student from UNH--a sports management major. Although I don't remember his name, he was personable, professional, and fun. Dante's has hired wonderful servers. Yes the food makes a fabulous dinner but a wonderful server makes a great dinner a fabulous family experience. Kudos Jules. Great job!

Mike Smith

Multi Bono !!!!

Miska Hadik

Delicious, good prices and excellent service.

Susan Boardman

Scrumptious....The cannolies were out of this world, beautiful ambience and great service!

Sandra Canfield

Excellent Italian restaurant. Very happy with choices, service, prices, and quality of food. Calamari fritta was crispy and tender with pickled hot pepper and spicy/sweet chili sauce. Lasagna was terrific, and changes daily.

Papa Joe Gaudet

I can't tell you what it was I had, but Can say that it was delicious! This was my first visit and I was very impressed. The atmosphere is great. Unpretentious, yet classy, the owners spare nothing to ensure satisfaction. The pesto is incredible and the pasta perfect. Make it at least once, I'm pretty sure you'll be back.

Tom Caucis

Great local italian

Arthur Roy

Lobster Ravioli.. Ambiance not the best. Food makes up for it

John Savage

Great people, great food!

Glenn Watt

Great food and great atmosphere! All that's made possible by the great family that owns and operates this restaurant. If you're even close by, you have to stop in.

Denis Pelletier

I have been going here since they opened in this location. Good used to be great but the recipes have changed many times over the years. Over the past several years the quality of many dishes have declined and are rarely consistent from one visit to the next. The last few times I went I told myself I wouldn't go back but they do have a great alcohol menu and some decent appetizers so I returned. This past visit had the worse service I ever had and my dish was not only different than normal, but had zero flavor. For the first time I returned it. The waiter tried it and agreed there was something missing. Sadly, I won't be visiting Dante's a few times a month any more. Not until others that are dissatisfied but still go tell me it's improved.

William Andrews

Excellent as always

Alex

Service was good. Food felt a bit too pricy for portion size.

Mandy Schulkind

Great food and service

dean szablewski

The owner truly cares about her business it shows in everything.

crazyCAWRL

Filet is thick piece of meat, pork shank is huge and falls off the bone, salad is delicious, pasta dishes are phenomenal. I've dined in and carried out food from here and in both cases the service was excellent; the hostess is always cordial, and the waiters are mindful of all their tables' needs

Stephen Fasolino

Food was very good lamb stew very good

Bernard Harriman

The food was very good and I was very satisfied with the service

CA B

Not a great experience. The pasta was dry not enough marinara sauce. The waiter was very forgetful. Asked for a side of marinara and I never got it. Also asked for a desert for MIL bday and he forgot. We asked twice but never got it so we gave up. We tried to order filet mignon but they didn't have any on a Sat night?!?!? We were sat next to a large party (16) people. They were very loud and obnoxious. There should be a private room for large loud parties. Had a headache by the time we left. We will not return!

Derek b

Amazing fair priced good with a wonderful atmosphere. I tell everyone I know to try it

Suzen D

My husband ate at Dantes last Wednesday with his best friend and Both of them were throwing up all night after eating their meatballs. My husband's stomach is still messed up a week later. We called them the day after and were unable to talk to the manager. A wait person apologized and took our phone number and we have heard nothing since! Will not return.

Samantha Taylor

Great waiter great food

Ezra Hodgson

This place is always incredible. I've tried something new each time I've visited and I've never been disappointed.

Larry Kindberg

Always great food and drink! A favorite!

Kristine St.Arneault

Always great to eat here, cooked to perfection, nice and fresh everything, Dante your boys are awesome ❤️ ❤️

Tri-City Bicycles N.H.

Great meal and drinks! Jen has the pasta primavera, gluten free. She liked it even without those nasty glutens. I had the puttanesca sauce on penne, it was crazy good. Thanks anchovies! Decent beer selection, killer lemon drop martini for Jen. Quick service, attentive wait staff. Check it out for yourself when you are hungry and too lazy to cook.

Lynn Santosuosso

Friendly, quaint atmosphere with excellent food and drinks!

Sara Rizkalla

I hadn't been in years and it was amazing!♡ bread, tortellini, carbonara, specials♡

Cathy Sullivan

Great food service is excellent!!

Emma Bierwas

Best ravioli EVER!! Great apps and main dishes. The drinks are delicious as well.

naomi c

Nice place for dinner. Food was average. Staff was nice.

Kathryn Boileau

Love this place! The atmosphere is wonderful food is scrumptious!!

Kathy Sicard

omg!!! Tony the server, very prompt, friendly and knowledgeable about Dante's menu and history. Food was the VERY BEST FOOD WE HAVE HAD OUT IN A VERY LONG TIME! ITS OUR NEW GO TO PLACE! We had the lobster rav and he had the twin filet mignon 5 stars not joking!! THANKS AGAIN the best Moscato wine we have had tooo yummy yummy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Laurie Wilson

Great food! Great price!

BagOfEyebrows

Long wait but incredible food

Louise Wheeler

Great Italian food. Lots of choices. Friendly service.

Marc Bernier

Phenomenal food and service.

Jake Roger

Good food, quiet atmosphere. Four stars because they don't take American Express.

John Auger

Great food, friendly staff, wicked cool sign with real flames burning, a great place to stop and get a fine meal for a good price. There was a little wait to get the food but it was amazing and the prices aren't that bad either, I'll definitely stop back again if I'm up that way

Charles Mark

Excellent atmosphere, wait staff, food, and drinks! The Napoletana was flavorful and spicy.

Manuel Roche

Very casual and friendly atmosphere, but the food is the best,

Frank Couch

Great experience. Excellent service, great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Carrie Carleton

Me and my husband have gotten sick from eating the meatballs. They were aweful. We ate just one meatball, could not eat the other three. The chicken parmesan was very blend and spaghetti over cooked we are very disappointed we cook italian all the time and that was sad dantes you should be ashamed

Shiva Dua

Nice food nice location

Jacob Downs

It's a beautiful restaurant, and the food is amazing. It is expensive, but for the quality I would say it's a fair price. However, we were there for almost two hours, it took 20 minutes just to get our bread; So, give yourself some extra time if you have plans after.

Sean Burke

great foos and atmosphere!

Eric Hatfield

Went for my Birthday and had the worst experience. We ordered and waited for the food, looking forward to a nice meal after reading other reviews. The Veal was the Toughest meat I have ever had, and the Lobster Ravioli was dry and tasteless. We each took one bite and was disgusted by the taste. We immediately asked for our bill and was never asked what was wrong with the meal. They obviously didn't care. Will never recommend this place.

Greg Chabot

Best Italian food North of Federal Hill. Dante is a great guy to chat with and his entire staff treat you like family. Can't say enough good things about the place. Plenty of parking and very clean inside. Can't wait to go back.

Peter Fiske

We love Dante's. The widow maker is to die for! We love having such a great restaurant close to where we live.

Doreen Mcelreavy

The food is made to order, always a great meal. Wait staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

John Mitchell

Nice atmosphere, great food, affordable. The service was prompt and accurate. I will visit here again with family and friends.

Robin Trudel

We were here almost 20 years ago and had a wonderful dinner with our young children. So happy to have found it again and that everything is just as nice.

Donna Pozar

After moving back to New England, from N. CA., we wanted to find a place with the good Italian food that we've been missing! Well, we stumbled upon Dantes for a late lunch and were greeted by very friendly staff. The place was super quiet as we hit the perfect time before the dinner rush and received excellent service. The menu was very extensive so making our entrée choice was difficult, but we both had delicious, authentic homemade food. The ravioli and tortellini were perfectly cooked, sauce was great and very generous portions for the "lunch size". Salad dressing was excellent, served over a fresh, crisp salad with excellent Italian bread and delicious dipping oil on the side . We're definitely making the 25 min drive back to try another yummy item off the menu.

Jonell Bowman

Delicious Italian cuisine

Greg Pickard

This place has never let us down. When Portsmouth is busy or too far this is a great spot for great food- need more places like this around.

Doug Coombs

Food was good. Wasn't busy. I'd go again.

Chris Stein

Best Italian food outside of Italy. Never a bad dish and staff seems to never have a bad day!

Salaatia Guides

This place has nothing but good food and great service!

David Sheehan

Good food. Nice atmosphere

Molly Mae

I NEVER write reviews but this place is so fantastic that I need to! The moment you walk in, the rustic look and the scent makes you fall in love. The service was EXCELLENT, very attentive and genuinely kind. And the food. Oh my god it was fantastic! The chicken was cooked amazingly (it cut like butter) and the sauce was to die for. For dessert we got cheese cake which was to die for! I really appreciate this place and will be coming back for more!

Emily Kordas

We went there on Valentine's Day so it was busy. We had reservations and it still took us 10 minutes to be seated. The chairs were wobbly and it made me nervous to sit in them. The waitress was slow and we could tell she had been on a smoke …

Alan Williford

Even better tan last time. They've gotten cheaper too!!! A good place to unwind and eat locally grown veggies and spices.

Christopher Peterman

Great food, drinks and staff!

Terry Murphy

Love Dantes food and people are all fantastic.

spooky graves

I ate here for the first time ever today. I asked if I could get something vegan, and their chef Arthur accommodated me no problem. The pasta dish I got was AMAZING and all of the ingredients were super fresh. I will definitely come back again and again.

Brian Dillard

The food was excellent, and the service was even better. Definitely impressed with how well we were treated, and really enjoyed our server. This may not be the place if you're on a budget, but if you want a nice romantic meal in a great atmosphere, with excellent customer service, this is the place to go.

Brendan Cuff

Great food and people

Mark Percy

Great Italian restaurant. A family favorite. Love the mahogany clams . . . And the fresh linguine. When ever we might try a new restaurant, we always say. "We should have gone to Dante's".

Christine Bianchi

The best Italian food♡

Jessica obrien

I love Dante's ❤

Jay Bone

This place has amazing Italian food....cozy restaurant and very romantic! Great place for a special date. Great price for the portions and price I would recommend this place to anyone

John Mitchell

Nice atmosphere, great food, affordable. The service was prompt and accurate. I will visit here again with family and friends.

H C

Went last night with husband and another couple TERRIBLE!!!!! Out of 4 meals 2 were not edible. The other two just average. Things I make at home better. Waitstaff was great though and offered other things without having to ask. Just very disappointed. Drinks good. Bread and salad good. ;(

Michael Ring

Super service, great hot food and a really fun atmosphere!!

Linda Paolera

Great service food was great

Ryan Hitchings

Absolutely loved it! The Italian in me cries "MORE PLEASE"! The Alfredo sauce was amazing, smooth, and tasty. The Artichoke hearts wrapped in prosciutto are a slice of heaven. The service was great. Ryan our server was personable and funny. He was attentive to our needs DESPITE being absolutely slammed! I will go back in person and in my dreams...amazing!

Marty Beatrice

Excellents..Ario and Domenic are great..food excellent and well priced

Martin Flood

The pasta was cooked I'll Dante the sauce is definitely made from scratch and very flavorful the veal was tender and cooked properly in all it was a great meal

Chris Risso

Waiting 90 minutes for food because a "party of 14" took priority over the entire restaurant. People beside us walked out after 2 hours. When we finally got food just now it was bland. Nothing special. We should've gone to Kozy's. Will not return.

Jodi Buttarazzi

Great place, food, and service!

Chelsea Chasse

Love the food here. Been coming since I was 6. Best Italian foods around

Shana McTague

Nice staff, lots of menu choices, tasty meal

Monique Courtemanche

Amazing food. Relaxing atmosphere, and reasonably priced.

Deena Higgins

Food was tasty, service not up to par...had to grab my own silverware off another table. Spouses fork disappeared after app..Would have liked more water, never refilled..had to ask for butter for bread..did not make us aware of specials of the day..table needed wiping after being cleared of apps and salad but not done.Spent $100 on dinner for two...doubtful of a return..

Mark Wiitala

Noisy. But great food

David Morgan

Great food and staff. Best Italian food in New Hampshire.

Todd Caswell

Food was excellent Vinny was awesome and the owners son was too. I would definitely go back because of them thank you

Ben Gitty

This has been one of my favorite spots for over a decade.

Elizabeth Dorsett

I had lunch at Dante's the other day (work day) and was surprised to only see a few people there. The prices are reasonable (same as other restaurants nearby) only you can get healthy food too. I had a meatball sub with a side caesar for $8 and took half the sub home - way too big! Come on people, fresh food and reasonable prices!

Robin Trudel

We were here almost 20 years ago and had a wonderful dinner with our young children. So happy to have found it again and that everything is just as nice.

Raymond Zahn

Why didn't I try this place sooner? Been driving right by for years. Finally decided to go there for a quick bite to eat before a movie and fell in love with this place. Have been 3 times now in the last month and the food is always spectacular. Authentic Italian cuisine and you have to ask about the chefs lasagna.

sleepercell rob

Good food good service.

Donna Pozar

After moving back to New England, from N. CA., we wanted to find a place with the good Italian food that we've been missing! Well, we stumbled upon Dantes for a late lunch and were greeted by very friendly staff. The place was super quiet as we hit the perfect time before the dinner rush and received excellent service. The menu was very extensive so making our entrée choice was difficult, but we both had delicious, authentic homemade food. The ravioli and tortellini were perfectly cooked, sauce was great and very generous portions for the "lunch size". Salad dressing was excellent, served over a fresh, crisp salad with excellent Italian bread and delicious dipping oil on the side . We're definitely making the 25 min drive back to try another yummy item off the menu.

Michael Mendonca

The service good. The food was incredible. I always get the ravioli of the day. (Chefs choice) and I have never been disappointed.

Jeromy Kraft

Fantastic food and staff