I want to start by saying that everyone who worked there was very friendly. The downsides were that the menu a very limited. The food was not good at all. Too fancy and no taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Susan Bartunek
Sat at the bar, great drinks and apps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Sievert
Last night, we visited the Foundation Tavern in Derry, NH. The parking lot was small and tight, which may make alternative parking options preferable. Upon entering, the music volume was high; as a hearing aid user, I found the sound sensitivity increased. The hostess confirmed there was live music and accommodated our request to be seated away from it, so we sat in the main dining room. Our server introduced herself and promptly took our drink order, despite the dining room being busy and her serving alone. Having dined at many restaurants over the years, we were understanding of any minor mistakes. I requested a different bottle of wine after initially ordering the wrong one, and the change was handled without issue. When she inquired about appetizers, we declined and ordered dinner. My wife chose the burger, while I selected the Bolognese. Our meals arrived quickly; however, my wife's burger was served without a bun. This was due to the assumption that her side salad indicated a low-carb preference instead of fries. Morgan, our server, checked in and corrected the plating promptly. My wife noted that the burger was especially well-prepared, and I found the Bolognese comparable to those of high-end Italian restaurants. The evening was enjoyable overall. Other customers contributed to a positive atmosphere, including a nearby birthday celebration and a guest complimenting my wife's outfit. Pricing was about 20% higher than average local restaurants, which we considered justified based on the quality provided. We will visit again. Probably on a Wednesday night because they offer half price bottle of wine with dinner and we are wind drinkers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail O’Brien
The food was so good and Shana, our waitress, was the best! So funny, so personable, so nice! My girlfriends and I loved her, we can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Tumblety
Absolute gem of a place in downtown Derry! Finally a place with some character. Food was incredible, staff was pleasant. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DJ Garcia
The food is the star of the show at Foundations. Unfortunately the AC was broken and it was brutally hot in there.
We had some signature cocktails like Smoked Peach Old Fashioned and Blackberry Sangria.
Our server was the bartender too, and servicing the whole restaurant, so it it got slow with refills and after ordering.
All the food was excellent! Wings were tasty, cauliflower was crunchy and delicious, entrees were all gobbled - Bolognese, Burger, Baked Chicken and Salmon.
If you’re looking for bomb food - you found it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Scott Righini
Great food. Kind staff. Cool atmosphere
Tom DiPietro
If this place would change up thier menu ,this place might be alot better. I've been here 4 times and surprised the menu is lack luster with no specials
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portsmouth Board \u0026 Brush
It was our first time there and truly had know idea how good it was. Blood orange cosmo martini definitely one of the best ever! my husband had the fresh made pasta with Bolognese sauce that was a 10 I tried the pad Thai with chicken which is so different than a traditional dish and that's what made it so delicious another 10. We like to try a new restaurant that we've never been to once a month and this one is a keeper
Kurt Tichy
Excellent farm to table restaurant. The steak was cooked perfectly and the pieces melted in my mouth. The guacamole and desserts were fantastic as well.
A friend and I met for an early dinner..Hostess was lovely..waitress was good..the space .however .was really really loud..no bread..I would've paid..the bolognese..such a small portion..hardly any pork or beef..no papperdel..now wait a minute..very disappointing..kinda of a lot of money for a bowl.of tagliatelle..we probably won't be back..
don cochrane
Duck risotto was wonderful.
David Wilton
Great food , service, great atmosphere!
Jared S
Went out with my wife tonight. We like to sit at the bar. We sat and before I could hang her coat, our bartender Kelly had allready introduced herself while dropping off waters. I started with a smoked peach old fashion, nothing old about it very balanced and delicious. We ordered the lemongrass beef skewers with a tangy slaw perfect app to share if your getting three courses. For entrees we chose the Brandt strip it was perfectly cooked (I like it rare to medium rare) parsnip puree was pleasantly sweet and the tomato squash and potato were arranged very carefully. The pork belly carbonara was perfect blend of creamy and salty, and how can you go wrong with fresh made pasta. We finished with sticky toffee pudding and dessert martinis the pistachio martini and banna bread martini all of them a great end to the meal. Owner/Operator dan talked very passionately about his beverage program before we left. He even spilt the beans about possibly doing a martini flight. Plenty of local brewers and food vendors! If you haven't che ked out this gem in southern New Hampshire you need to!
I want to start by saying that everyone who worked there was very friendly.
The downsides were that the menu a very limited. The food was not good at all. Too fancy and no taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sat at the bar, great drinks and apps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Last night, we visited the Foundation Tavern in Derry, NH. The parking lot was small and tight, which may make alternative parking options preferable. Upon entering, the music volume was high; as a hearing aid user, I found the sound sensitivity increased. The hostess confirmed there was live music and accommodated our request to be seated away from it, so we sat in the main dining room.
Our server introduced herself and promptly took our drink order, despite the dining room being busy and her serving alone. Having dined at many restaurants over the years, we were understanding of any minor mistakes. I requested a different bottle of wine after initially ordering the wrong one, and the change was handled without issue.
When she inquired about appetizers, we declined and ordered dinner. My wife chose the burger, while I selected the Bolognese. Our meals arrived quickly; however, my wife's burger was served without a bun. This was due to the assumption that her side salad indicated a low-carb preference instead of fries. Morgan, our server, checked in and corrected the plating promptly. My wife noted that the burger was especially well-prepared, and I found the Bolognese comparable to those of high-end Italian restaurants.
The evening was enjoyable overall. Other customers contributed to a positive atmosphere, including a nearby birthday celebration and a guest complimenting my wife's outfit.
Pricing was about 20% higher than average local restaurants, which we considered justified based on the quality provided.
We will visit again. Probably on a Wednesday night because they offer half price bottle of wine with dinner and we are wind drinkers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was so good and Shana, our waitress, was the best! So funny, so personable, so nice! My girlfriends and I loved her, we can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute gem of a place in downtown Derry! Finally a place with some character. Food was incredible, staff was pleasant. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is the star of the show at Foundations. Unfortunately the AC was broken and it was brutally hot in there.
We had some signature cocktails like Smoked Peach Old Fashioned and Blackberry Sangria.
Our server was the bartender too, and servicing the whole restaurant, so it it got slow with refills and after ordering.
All the food was excellent! Wings were tasty, cauliflower was crunchy and delicious, entrees were all gobbled - Bolognese, Burger, Baked Chicken and Salmon.
If you’re looking for bomb food - you found it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food. Kind staff. Cool atmosphere
If this place would change up thier menu ,this place might be alot better. I've been here 4 times and surprised the menu is lack luster with no specials
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was our first time there and truly had know idea how good it was. Blood orange cosmo martini definitely one of the best ever! my husband had the fresh made pasta with Bolognese sauce that was a 10 I tried the pad Thai with chicken which is so different than a traditional dish and that's what made it so delicious another 10. We like to try a new restaurant that we've never been to once a month and this one is a keeper
Excellent farm to table restaurant. The steak was cooked perfectly and the pieces melted in my mouth. The guacamole and desserts were fantastic as well.
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A friend and I met for an early dinner..Hostess was lovely..waitress was good..the space .however .was really really loud..no bread..I would've paid..the bolognese..such a small portion..hardly any pork or beef..no papperdel..now wait a minute..very disappointing..kinda of a lot of money for a bowl.of tagliatelle..we probably won't be back..
Duck risotto was wonderful.
Great food , service, great atmosphere!
Went out with my wife tonight. We like to sit at the bar. We sat and before I could hang her coat, our bartender Kelly had allready introduced herself while dropping off waters. I started with a smoked peach old fashion, nothing old about it very balanced and delicious. We ordered the lemongrass beef skewers with a tangy slaw perfect app to share if your getting three courses. For entrees we chose the Brandt strip it was perfectly cooked (I like it rare to medium rare) parsnip puree was pleasantly sweet and the tomato squash and potato were arranged very carefully. The pork belly carbonara was perfect blend of creamy and salty, and how can you go wrong with fresh made pasta. We finished with sticky toffee pudding and dessert martinis the pistachio martini and banna bread martini all of them a great end to the meal. Owner/Operator dan talked very passionately about his beverage program before we left. He even spilt the beans about possibly doing a martini flight. Plenty of local brewers and food vendors! If you haven't che ked out this gem in southern New Hampshire you need to!
Get the pork belly! Love it here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork Belly
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