22 Best Italian Restaurants near Dover

“Their Sweet Chicken Curry Sub is to die for! So yummy!“

“We ordered for a memorial service. Food was delicious!“

“Been enjoying Rogers Restaurant for over 40 years. Nothing like the House Special Pizza and the atmosphere where you feel like family.“

“We wanted Italian tonight and was pleased to find Cartellis North End right in Dover. Service was great. You can actually see the kitchen from anywhere you sit. Even though the place is small and noisy, the atmosphere was quaint and the food was delicious. I heard they give large portions, so we ended up each ordering appetizer and splitting an entree but still brought some home. Loved the spinach/artichoke dip. The chicken wings looked delicious but the penne vodka with shrimp dish was wonderful. Thanks for being so close to home and bedtime wishes to expand some day soon.“

“Great Fu@king Food. I will highly recommend this place to anyone. 7 stars 🌟 Seven“

“Update: Came back tonight to give this place another chance and it was totally worth it. The meatballs were delicious and big improvement on the lobster bisque and chicken. Our waitress Nadeen was wonderful, inviting and prompt. We will definitely be back.

Upon entering the restaraunt, the host greeted us and made us feel special when bringing us to our table. My husband and I ordered the calamari, meatballs, lobster bisque and carbonara with grilled chicken for dinner. The bread and oil that came out was delicious. We had received our calamari which was amazing and a sizable portion. Honestly our favorite part of the meal. After waiting for a while , our meals were about to be dropped off when it was found that it was the wrong items. Our waitress Gwen stopped over later on to check in and we inquired about our meatballs. She informed us she didn't hear us and offered to put them in. After the long wait for our entrees we skipped on this. Our entrees arrived and the grilled chicken was super dried out/ not very edible. The carbonara was pretty good. The lobster bisque was good but the lobster claw provided was extremely overcooked. For the service, the owner was very helpful, ensuring we had drinks, checked in with us and was charismatic. Gwen's check ins with our table were infrequent, inspersonable and it seemed she was not strongly knowledgeable about the menu and offerings. Overall, the food was good, but our waitress needs some additional training. We would definitely return based on how the owner genuinely tried to make things right.“

“Last night was truly a one of a kind experience for my husband and I. From the moment we walked into the door, being greeted so warmly by the owner. Throughout our meal the staff was genuine and kind with helping us celebrate our wedding anniversary. Making us both feel truly special. I have never experienced this level of top notch service in a restaurant in my life. Thank you for a wonderful night and experience, Tonya C“

“From the moment we were greeted by Ava with her phenomenal personality, to spending time at the bar with Nick, all the way through our meal served by Ethan, this evening was a delight. The food was delicious, the service exemplary, and the staff were personable and professional.“

“We went with cousins ( that live in NH) we r from CT . Great food . Large portions. Very tasty menu . Loved the Veal Parmigiana and the Lobster Ravoli . We will be back . Keep on cooking great food . The waitress was terrific“

“We were seated immediately. Server was new(ish) but very sweet and very efficient. The bolognese was to die for and my husband had lobster ravioli. Hadn’t been here for years but will be back soon. Wonderful night in Portsmouth 😊“

“AMAZING! Delicious food - wonderful staff. Recommended by friends and we’ll be doing the same! ♥️🤩“

“The best atmosphere, food, and people.“

“Thoughtful service, satisfying wine choices, and very good pasta dishes. We enjoyed it very much“

“This restaurant is in a truck stop and it's some of the BEST food I've ever gotten at a truck stop.
I got baked ziti with chicken and I highly recommend it. The price isn't to bad considering it's in a truck stop. If you're a driver who's been driving all day and want a warm made to order meal this place is definitely worth a try!“

“Love this place and their chicken parm. We went there Saturday after the week from hell. Michelle A had no idea who we were, and had no idea what a bad week we had and still provided us the best service I could have asked for. She knew her job and she knows people. She gave us the best experience at lunchtime anyone could have ever asked for. Knowing nothing about us and not knowing how rough we had it that week and STILL being so kind, patient, talkative and helpful is proof that she is a true asset. It’s not her behavior just because someone is having a rough time, it’s her every day. Thank you for being you and being so kind to us! Please show her this. She needs to know the impact she made!“

“Would give it an (overall) 5 rating and 4 (food) rating given a little more sauce on the pasta, and WAY less salt on the bread rolls - which I cannot even eat without scraping first. Regular stop for the wife and I for Spaghetti with Meatballs and sometimes, Sausages. With the Meat Sauce, a very tasty meal for the price, though I believe the portions of the sauce have been reduced recently, lowering it's value as well. All meals come with a choice of soup or salad, I choose the salad regularly (lettuce, tomato, onion and croutons, Italian dressing and optional fresh grated cheese). The tiramisu is to die for and the wine (Red Blend) very nice at the price.“

“Large steak and cheese is NOT dry at all and has almost twice the steak of wildcat pizza.... I have switched. 15 year local of Durham.“

“Love love love The Bread Box!!! @Nestportsmouthnh order from them on a near daily basis! The food is always delicious, delivered fast and they are so good to me! They know my order by heart and have been known to surprise with chocolate and surprise coffee! THEY ARE THE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH SPOT and we are so lucky to have them in Portsmouth!“

“so good, love the thin crispy crust🍕“

“The Filet Mignon was so tender, and flavorful! Each bite was an experience! Staff was remarkably Pleasant, and attentive! very amazing their ability to set such a relaxing tone definitely a place where you can let your guard down and enjoy company while experiencing amazing food an wine would also be an amazing place for a larger party family and friends could get lost amongst themselves in a place like this their private vault room is beautiful“

“I am a cannoli junkie. I was walking back to the hotel and saw the sign and had to get a cannoli. It's a character flaw!
The cannoli was made to order and was amazing.
I'd have taken a picture, but it didn't make it back to the hotel...
It's not fancy or high-society dining, but it was one hell of a delicious cannoli!!“

“atmosphere is the best vibe in Portsmouth. staff amazing, location is perfect. food is excellent, start your meal with warm fresh made bread and dipping oil. expresso martinis are amazing. a must stop in and visit location“