Italian Restaurant Suggestions

Just Wonderin · 10-14-2008, 06:49 AM

I see that The North End in Moultonborough has closed for the winter and will reopen in May. I am looking for some recommendations of other good Italian Restaurants in the area to go to until the Spring?

Overlake97 · 10-14-2008, 07:19 AM

Lago (also in Meredith) is also pretty good, as is Fratellos in Laconia.

SAMIAM · 10-14-2008, 07:34 AM

Rossi's......rt 104 and 93

Janet · 10-14-2008, 07:41 AM

Abondante in Meredith - the best.

Dave M · 10-14-2008, 07:51 AM

The Italian Farmhouse in Plymouth, supposed to be very good.

Dave M

brk-lnt · 10-14-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Overlake97

Lago (also in Meredith) is also pretty good, as is Fratellos in Laconia.

I would echo both of these, and add Giuseppes in Meredith as well.

wifi · 10-14-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Abondante in Meredith - the best.

I go along with Janet here, Abondante is IMHO the best by far in the Meredith area. Genuine non Americanized Italian, and if you can get on the patio during the summer, its heaven. Inside tends to be noisy during busy times (some heavy duty rugs and curtains might help this)

phoenix · 10-14-2008, 10:19 AM

depends on whether you are looking for Northern or Southern Italian food. Abondante is more northern( at least when we went there a couple of years ago) while rossi's is more southern .

GWC... · 10-14-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

depends on whether you are looking for Northern or Southern Italian food. Abondante is more northern( at least when we went there a couple of years ago) while rossi's is more southern .

So, one could expect to be served by a blonde at Abondante...

WINNOCTURN · 10-14-2008, 02:55 PM

Don't leave out Karen & Barry's in Meredith.

Realy good EggPlant Parm. Veal Parm also very good.

moose tracks · 10-14-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Rossi's......rt 104 and 93

I second Rossi's. Good, traditional Italian food with reasonable prices.

islandAl · 10-14-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

Don't leave out Karen & Barry's in Meredith.

Realy good EggPlant Parm. Veal Parm also very good.

Veal Parm is my favorite

Just Wonderin · 10-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions! It looks like we'll be kept quite busy checking out all of these great options!

Argie's Wife · 10-14-2008, 09:26 PM

Don't shoot me for saying this... and it's not exactly in the Lakes Region...

But you gotta try Dominick's in Chichester on Route 28. It's right after the Pittsfield/Chichester line. The food is authentic, the pizza has a rustic, chewy crust, and the desserts are to die for. No joke. And the owners are awesome! Just a great place to go for a nice time out and never a disappointment.

Hubby gets the Italian sampler - it's not a little of everything - it's A LOT of everything and he usually gets at least two meals out of it. I always order the mussels appetizer for my meal - they come with olive oil, lemon, fresh basil and tomato, parm cheese and bread for dipping in the juice.

Seeker · 10-14-2008, 09:35 PM

Wednesday is Italian Day at Buckeys I believe. I have never been there but I am hauling my boat tomorrow in Moultonboro and pass them on the way home so I will post what I see/eat. Be forewarned, it may be fried clams if they have them.

lucknow98 · 10-18-2008, 02:24 PM

Buckey's does run Italian specials on Wednesdays. Specials include Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana, Sausage Cacciatore, and Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo. All specials are prepared fresh the day of with classic Italian flavors. The manager tells me that the restaurant usually has pasta on hand, so if your craving something Italian on another day, don't be afraid to ask your server what might be available!

sa meredith · 10-18-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lucknow98

Buckey's does run Italian specials on Wednesdays. Specials include Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana, Sausage Cacciatore, and Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo. All specials are prepared fresh the day of with classic Italian flavors. The manager tells me that the restaurant usually has pasta on hand, so if your craving something Italian on another day, don't be afraid to ask your server what might be available!

And so it continues...
Gotta ask ya, Lucknow...what's the story?
A quick review of your 8 posts tells us Buckey's is 1. a great place for Italian...2. is a great place to watch the Pats...3.serves better steaks tips than Dillengers...4. is the best restaurant in the northern part of the lake...5. has a new chef that is going to enhance our experiences there... 6. has a full liquor liscense...7. In this post you just want to know what is being built behind Buckey's. 8. I forget.
No big deal...maybe you just love the place. But I believe a review is not altogether impartial when the writer probably is somehow connected to the place....just my opinion.
If I am wrong, and you are just a very happy customer, please accept my apology in advance.

wifi · 10-18-2008, 03:37 PM

Somehow, there seems like a connection, I agree...

PennyPenny · 10-18-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

And so it continues...
Gotta ask ya, Lucknow...what's the story?
A quick review of your 8 posts tells us Buckey's is 1. a great place for Italian...2. is a great place to watch the Pats...3.serves better steaks tips than Dillengers...4. is the best restaurant in the northern part of the lake...5. has a new chef that is going to enhance our experiences there... 6. has a full liquor liscense...7. In this post you just want to know what is being built behind Buckey's. 8. I forget.
No big deal...maybe you just love the place. But I believe a review is not altogether impartial when the writer probably is somehow connected to the place....just my opinion.
If I am wrong, and you are just a very happy customer, please accept my apology in advance.

Fess Up, which one of you owners are commenting? I have it narrowed down to one person. BTW I agree with his post so far. The food is very tasty. Granted it isn't 5 star dining but this isn't the city either. Jamie is a very good cook and well traveled so he is always coming up with a new special to "enhance" your dining experience.

Just Wonderin · 10-19-2008, 09:08 AM

Whether it appears as though Lucknow98 has a connection or not, Buckey's is good. So many other restaurants have failed at that location in the past, yet Buckey's seems to thrive. Their parking lot is always full and their food is very good. It's open year round, which is also a plus for those of us who also live here year round. I have never gotten a meal I didn't like there. My daughter can't go in there without getting the chowder and the ribs are excellent. Long live Buckey's

Seeker · 10-19-2008, 09:33 AM

I was hoping to get there on the 15th after I hauled my boat for the year but we went via rte 25 instead. I will get to try it before long.

NBR · 10-20-2008, 12:53 PM

No question in my mind - Rossi's in New Hampton. Owner, Margo runs the kitchen and patrols the dining room. We don't even look at the menu. We just listen to the specials and order one of the selections. If I recall correctly they are open evening from Wednesday through Sunday.

Thept · 11-17-2008, 10:04 PM

I don't know all the restaurants spoken about but I did go to the Italian Farmhouse this summer. We found the food and atmosphere to be excellent. The appetizers were very good especially the calamari and the entrees were all excellent

Yes this is my 1st post and no I am not related to any one at this particular restaurant or any restaurant for that matter.

By the way I really enjoy this forum. Very lively and informative

SteveA · 11-18-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

And so it continues...
Gotta ask ya, Lucknow...what's the story?
A quick review of your 8 posts tells us Buckey's is 1. a great place for Italian...2. is a great place to watch the Pats...3.serves better steaks tips than Dillengers...4. is the best restaurant in the northern part of the lake...5. has a new chef that is going to enhance our experiences there... 6. has a full liquor liscense...7. In this post you just want to know what is being built behind Buckey's. 8. I forget.
No big deal...maybe you just love the place. But I believe a review is not altogether impartial when the writer probably is somehow connected to the place....just my opinion.
If I am wrong, and you are just a very happy customer, please accept my apology in advance.

But.. Me Thinks it would be better if they just came out and admitted they are owners. Lauren @ Lyon's Den, Pepper @ Waldo's and the folks from Lobster Pound have ID'ed themselves as owners. (there have been others)
I for one like that they come out here and talk back to us.

So. LuckNow... if your a principle, just tell us. It's OK

Pineedles · 11-18-2008, 07:41 PM

Isn't Luknow a beer brand from NH? Hi Steve and SA meredith. Just asking.

Mee-n-Mac · 11-18-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Isn't Luknow a beer brand from NH? Hi Steve and SA meredith. Just asking.

Lucknow was a beer brewed by Castle Springs Brewery in Moultonborough. I believe they closed in 2002 or 2003.

Redwing · 11-18-2008, 09:37 PM

Lucknow is also the given name of Plant's estate, known to us as the Castle in the Clouds. I visited the brewery when it was in full operation, and sampled their various varieties of beer. I believe that Heath's carried Lucknow beer. A real novelty!

10-14-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
Just Wonderin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 165 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Italian Restaurant Suggestions I see that The North End in Moultonborough has closed for the winter and will reopen in May. I am looking for some recommendations of other good Italian Restaurants in the area to go to until the Spring?

10-14-2008, 07:19 AM	#2
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 145 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Try Abondante in Meredith Lago (also in Meredith) is also pretty good, as is Fratellos in Laconia.

10-14-2008, 10:19 AM	#8
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 58 Thanked 266 Times in 187 Posts	depends on whether you are looking for Northern or Southern Italian food. Abondante is more northern( at least when we went there a couple of years ago) while rossi's is more southern . __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

10-14-2008, 02:55 PM	#10
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Karen & Barry's Don't leave out Karen & Barry's in Meredith. Realy good EggPlant Parm. Veal Parm also very good.

10-14-2008, 07:32 PM	#13
Just Wonderin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 165 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks! Thanks for all of the suggestions! It looks like we'll be kept quite busy checking out all of these great options!

10-14-2008, 07:34 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Rossi's......rt 104 and 93

10-14-2008, 07:41 AM	#4
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Thanks: 230 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Abondante in Meredith - the best.

10-14-2008, 07:51 AM	#5
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	The Italian Farmhouse in Plymouth, supposed to be very good. Dave M

10-14-2008, 09:26 PM	#14
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Not exactly in the LR but they deserve a good plug... Don't shoot me for saying this... and it's not exactly in the Lakes Region... But you gotta try Dominick's in Chichester on Route 28. It's right after the Pittsfield/Chichester line. The food is authentic, the pizza has a rustic, chewy crust, and the desserts are to die for. No joke. And the owners are awesome! Just a great place to go for a nice time out and never a disappointment. Hubby gets the Italian sampler - it's not a little of everything - it's A LOT of everything and he usually gets at least two meals out of it. I always order the mussels appetizer for my meal - they come with olive oil, lemon, fresh basil and tomato, parm cheese and bread for dipping in the juice.

10-14-2008, 09:35 PM	#15
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Wednesday is Italian Day at Buckeys I believe. I have never been there but I am hauling my boat tomorrow in Moultonboro and pass them on the way home so I will post what I see/eat. Be forewarned, it may be fried clams if they have them.

10-18-2008, 02:24 PM	#16
lucknow98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buckey's Wednesdays Buckey's does run Italian specials on Wednesdays. Specials include Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana, Sausage Cacciatore, and Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo. All specials are prepared fresh the day of with classic Italian flavors. The manager tells me that the restaurant usually has pasta on hand, so if your craving something Italian on another day, don't be afraid to ask your server what might be available!

10-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#18
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	yes..... Somehow, there seems like a connection, I agree...

10-19-2008, 09:08 AM	#20
Just Wonderin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 165 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	Buckey's is good! Whether it appears as though Lucknow98 has a connection or not, Buckey's is good. So many other restaurants have failed at that location in the past, yet Buckey's seems to thrive. Their parking lot is always full and their food is very good. It's open year round, which is also a plus for those of us who also live here year round. I have never gotten a meal I didn't like there. My daughter can't go in there without getting the chowder and the ribs are excellent. Long live Buckey's

10-19-2008, 09:33 AM	#21
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	I was hoping to get there on the 15th after I hauled my boat for the year but we went via rte 25 instead. I will get to try it before long.

10-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#22
NBR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	No question in my mind - Rossi's in New Hampton. Owner, Margo runs the kitchen and patrols the dining room. We don't even look at the menu. We just listen to the specials and order one of the selections. If I recall correctly they are open evening from Wednesday through Sunday.

11-17-2008, 10:04 PM	#23
Thept Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know all the restaurants spoken about but I did go to the Italian Farmhouse this summer. We found the food and atmosphere to be excellent. The appetizers were very good especially the calamari and the entrees were all excellent Yes this is my 1st post and no I am not related to any one at this particular restaurant or any restaurant for that matter. By the way I really enjoy this forum. Very lively and informative

11-18-2008, 07:41 PM	#25
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	Lucknow Isn't Luknow a beer brand from NH? Hi Steve and SA meredith. Just asking.

11-18-2008, 09:37 PM	#27
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Lucknow and Beer/Estate Lucknow is also the given name of Plant's estate, known to us as the Castle in the Clouds. I visited the brewery when it was in full operation, and sampled their various varieties of beer. I believe that Heath's carried Lucknow beer. A real novelty!