We had a great experience at Vino et Vivo! We had a delicious charcuterie board to start, followed by a selection from their small plates. (We had the smoked bluefish paté - excellent!) Entrees were the Golden Beet Agnollotti and the Duck Breast, both also delicious and beautifully presented. We finished with the chocolate torte. These descriptions don't do justice to the dishes. Wine pairings are offered and they clearly know their vino! Excellent service rounded out the meal. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Charcuterie, Dark Chocolate Torte
Mariellen Curtis
Both Vino e Vivo and Exeter Apothecary provide an extraordinary dining, cocktail, and wine experience. Owner, Tony Callendrello is on property - ready to respond to any comment or question. Tony's very talented staff are also right on top of the wines, the cocktails, and small plates. Small plates are so appealing to me as they provide an opportunity to taste several options without over-filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Murray
Limited menu with just 3 entrees the night we went. Service is slow, but we were visited more frequently by the owner, which was awkward. Went well over an hour between plates and total service took over 2.75 hours but seemed longer w/o desert.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mona Daneshi
This restaurant is perfection!! Thank you Tony and the team for always serving such excellent dishes, in a warm and inviting setting.
Vino E Vivo deserves six stars. A simply incredible dining experience. Very Attentive service and imaginative menu. We selected this restaurant for our 50th anniversary and drove a hundred miles for the overnight to dine here. Tucked in a small town in NH, this place could rival any of the best restaurants in France or Italy. Our server was incredible and the sous chef and chef both took time to thank us for coming. Very highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Freedman
This is one of the best restaurants on the seacoast. Way above what we normally experience. The food is creative and delicious. The atmosphere reminded us of recent places we have visited on trips to Europe. The only thing I wish for would be a few more entree selections especially seafood. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shay Reilly
Vino e Vivo is truly an experience from the moment you arrive. Chef Paul even remembered me and my husband from our previous visit over two years ago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Morozova
We were looking for a special place to celebrate our wedding we had last weekend. And this restaurant was amazing. Starting with a pleasant conversation over the phone with Marjorie about table availability to in person experience. All staff was very friendly and there was “no pressure” thing at all. They really personalized the experience for us. The food was incredible. The combinations of the flavors were so well balanced and complimented by each other. Presentation top notch. The chef Paul Callahan created a magic. Thank you for all the compliments, they were so delicious. And thank you so much for making an unforgettable experience for us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Hochbrunn
Awesome spot. Consistently great.
Paul
Excellent food and great service! We had a great anniversary dinner here. My wife has some dietary restrictions because of our infants dairy intolerance, and the chef was very accomodating. We shared the octopus and crudo. And both got the duck for our entree. It was all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! Highly recommend this place for a date night or anniversary.
Easily the most sophisticated meal we've had in NH! It's an ambitious menu with seasonal and exciting flavor combinations, and the chef absolutely pulls it off! The atmosphere on the patio is spectacular, service was excellent, and overall the entire experience is not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bart meersschaert
Was in town for business and got a recommendation from a friend who happens to know the restaurant business in the area inside and out to visit this place. This friend also happens to be a chef. We showed up on time for the reservation, but our table was not available yet. We were seated by the bar and ordered some sparkling water and a glass of wine for my colleague. I mentioned to the owner that I was looking forward to eating and reviewing at his restaurant. Owner was very engaging and proud of his restaurant. We got seated and ordered a few appetizers. The cheese plate, the foie gras, and the small brioche. I ordered a glass of Sauternes to go along with the foie gras. Since they do not carry Sauternes, they offered a similar wine. The brie on the cheese plate was phenomenal. I would recommend adding some more bread, like a local sourdough maybe. The foie gras was the highlight of my dining experience here. Here I would’ve liked to see some more accompanying food like figs or onion confit. The main course was a disappointment. I ordered the duck, which was not very tender. At this point in the meal, the waitress was not paying a lot of attention to our table anymore. At one point she was sitting by the bar eating towards the end of the evening. It took a while to get our bill. All in all it was an OK experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Marc Sevigny
What a great experience we had at Vino e Vivo. We were visiting Exeter and made a reservation for an early dinner. The restaurant far exceeded our expectations in every dimension. The interior is a perfect size, which feels both intimate and beautiful. The high ceilings, the gorgeous bar, and the semi-open kitchen are done really beautifully. The tables are nicely spaced, the seating is comfortable, and the sound level is perfect, a slight buzz and not at all noisy. Our server was delightful and very professional and guided us perfectly to choose the right number of plates for our group of 4. Each and every dish was amazing.... beautifully presented, and absolutely outstanding. We were so impressed with every aspect of our visit, from the greeting to the dessert. I hope we can come back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Gibbs
Found cockroaches in my salad!! Disgusting place!! went around back snd there is Rats running in and out while employees smoking Crack out back.
Shannon Emmons
Just insanely delicious. The chefs table with the beverage pairing is a must try! Seriously you are missing out if you’ve not tried it. Chef Paul and crew were phenomenal. Justin was amazing, kind and funny. If you’ve not been, put it at the top of your list!
We had a great experience at Vino et Vivo! We had a delicious charcuterie board to start, followed by a selection from their small plates. (We had the smoked bluefish paté - excellent!) Entrees were the Golden Beet Agnollotti and the Duck Breast, both also delicious and beautifully presented. We finished with the chocolate torte. These descriptions don't do justice to the dishes. Wine pairings are offered and they clearly know their vino! Excellent service rounded out the meal. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Charcuterie, Dark Chocolate Torte
Both Vino e Vivo and Exeter Apothecary provide an extraordinary dining, cocktail, and wine experience. Owner, Tony Callendrello is on property - ready to respond to any comment or question. Tony's very talented staff are also right on top of the wines, the cocktails, and small plates. Small plates are so appealing to me as they provide an opportunity to taste several options without over-filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Limited menu with just 3 entrees the night we went. Service is slow, but we were visited more frequently by the owner, which was awkward. Went well over an hour between plates and total service took over 2.75 hours but seemed longer w/o desert.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant is perfection!! Thank you Tony and the team for always serving such excellent dishes, in a warm and inviting setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Fat Beignets, Crispy Octopus, Crudo, Charcuterie, Braised Shallots, Dark Chocolate Torte, Chocolate Torte, Beet Salad
Vino E Vivo deserves six stars. A simply incredible dining experience. Very Attentive service and imaginative menu. We selected this restaurant for our 50th anniversary and drove a hundred miles for the overnight to dine here. Tucked in a small town in NH, this place could rival any of the best restaurants in France or Italy. Our server was incredible and the sous chef and chef both took time to thank us for coming. Very highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the best restaurants on the seacoast. Way above what we normally experience. The food is creative and delicious. The atmosphere reminded us of recent places we have visited on trips to Europe. The only thing I wish for would be a few more entree selections especially seafood. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vino e Vivo is truly an experience from the moment you arrive. Chef Paul even remembered me and my husband from our previous visit over two years ago!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were looking for a special place to celebrate our wedding we had last weekend. And this restaurant was amazing. Starting with a pleasant conversation over the phone with Marjorie about table availability to in person experience. All staff was very friendly and there was “no pressure” thing at all. They really personalized the experience for us.
The food was incredible. The combinations of the flavors were so well balanced and complimented by each other. Presentation top notch.
The chef Paul Callahan created a magic. Thank you for all the compliments, they were so delicious.
And thank you so much for making an unforgettable experience for us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome spot. Consistently great.
Excellent food and great service! We had a great anniversary dinner here. My wife has some dietary restrictions because of our infants dairy intolerance, and the chef was very accomodating. We shared the octopus and crudo. And both got the duck for our entree. It was all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! Highly recommend this place for a date night or anniversary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast, Crispy Octopus, Crudo, Sorbet
Restaurantji Recommends
Easily the most sophisticated meal we've had in NH! It's an ambitious menu with seasonal and exciting flavor combinations, and the chef absolutely pulls it off! The atmosphere on the patio is spectacular, service was excellent, and overall the entire experience is not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was in town for business and got a recommendation from a friend who happens to know the restaurant business in the area inside and out to visit this place. This friend also happens to be a chef. We showed up on time for the reservation, but our table was not available yet. We were seated by the bar and ordered some sparkling water and a glass of wine for my colleague. I mentioned to the owner that I was looking forward to eating and reviewing at his restaurant. Owner was very engaging and proud of his restaurant. We got seated and ordered a few appetizers. The cheese plate, the foie gras, and the small brioche. I ordered a glass of Sauternes to go along with the foie gras. Since they do not carry Sauternes, they offered a similar wine. The brie on the cheese plate was phenomenal. I would recommend adding some more bread, like a local sourdough maybe. The foie gras was the highlight of my dining experience here. Here I would’ve liked to see some more accompanying food like figs or onion confit. The main course was a disappointment. I ordered the duck, which was not very tender. At this point in the meal, the waitress was not paying a lot of attention to our table anymore. At one point she was sitting by the bar eating towards the end of the evening. It took a while to get our bill. All in all it was an OK experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
What a great experience we had at Vino e Vivo. We were visiting Exeter and made a reservation for an early dinner. The restaurant far exceeded our expectations in every dimension. The interior is a perfect size, which feels both intimate and beautiful. The high ceilings, the gorgeous bar, and the semi-open kitchen are done really beautifully. The tables are nicely spaced, the seating is comfortable, and the sound level is perfect, a slight buzz and not at all noisy. Our server was delightful and very professional and guided us perfectly to choose the right number of plates for our group of 4. Each and every dish was amazing.... beautifully presented, and absolutely outstanding. We were so impressed with every aspect of our visit, from the greeting to the dessert. I hope we can come back again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found cockroaches in my salad!! Disgusting place!! went around back snd there is Rats running in and out while employees smoking Crack out back.
Just insanely delicious. The chefs table with the beverage pairing is a must try! Seriously you are missing out if you’ve not tried it. Chef Paul and crew were phenomenal. Justin was amazing, kind and funny. If you’ve not been, put it at the top of your list!
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