35 Best Italian Restaurants near Portsmouth

“Great food service supported by an excellent staff. Consistently delicious!!“

“Great food and a great time! The owner spent a lot of time talking with us and sharing stories of the history of the property. A wonderful evening.“

“My family tried Steve's tonight for the first time and we will most definitely be returning for more! Absolutely amazing!“

“Delicious slices available made for a fast and convenient 20 minute break. Great NY style here!“

“It was delicious. The food was really good and the atmosphere was so comfortable. Our bartender Rowen was on top of it. The kitchen went out of their way to make our experience the best. Oooh and the tiramisu was so yummy. Thank you all for a wonderful meal.“

“Celebrated a birthday last evening at Viola Cucina with a party of 12. EXCEPTIONAL! Small venue but comfortably accommodated us all. Fabulous food, drinks, and service. We all left very happy! Bravo!“

“Spectacular dining experience between the service, Sarah and Olivia were phenomenal! The food, the scratch made fettuccine was perfectly cooked and coated with the hearty bolognese full of flavor, the eggplant app was mouthwatering and the Gorgonzola dip w/ garlic bread was incredible- they should bottle the stuff! The atmosphere was inviting and full of locals who were eager to share their recommendations! 10/10 will be back!“

“We never made it to the old location but we have been going for date nights now for about a year. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is perfect! The music is always on pointe! And we have our favorite waiter, Phil, every time we go! He is as much the reason we go there as the restaurant itself! Great guy!“

“I can’t believe it took us so long to dine here. This is hands down the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Ambiance 10/10, service 10/10 and food 100/10. The street corn ravioli was out of this world. I also tried the peach & prosciutto bruschetta which was savory & sweet and just sooo good. I kept seeing this Bloody Mary type of cocktail going out so I had to order one. This drink was AMAZING. It was called “Caprese my name” which consisted of vodka, basil, tomato and get this…pasta water! Serve in a martini glass with a little mozzarella ball garnish. The most delicious drink I’ve ever had. This place is amazing and I highly recommend it if you’re in town!!!“

“Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Everyone is so friendly, and the Cafe is great with all the pastries that they have. Large portions and the specials they have are outstanding. Give it a try you will end up going back over and over again.“

“A wonderful dining experience…kind people, great waitress and outstanding food!“

“This place was hands down the best italian food restaurant i have ever had. The owner tony was a pleasure and so authentic and personable. The waiter service by josh was amazing and he was so helpful with service and opportunities. The food was fantastic and so truly italian. The best italian food my family and I have ever had with amazing service and kindness.“

“Absolutely delectable! Every single thing was perfect from the bread & tasty olive oil, to the main meal. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is comfortable & homey. Perfect from start to finish, nice staff & absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!“

“absolutely amazing and authentic northern Italian cuisine! I felt like I was transported back to Tuscany. such delightful and hidden gem!“

“Beautiful cozy atmosphere (especially during the holidays!) and great food every time! Highly recommend.“

“Classic comfort Italian food.“

“Every meal is always fresh and delicious.Some of the best gravy I’ve ever had. Parmigiana is delicious and the portions are huge. Staff treat you like family and you will want to come back again and again“

“Best little secret!! Awesome food! Joanna the owner is so sweet and friendly!! Need to go in and try!!! Thanks guys!! 😊“

“I have nothing but respect for these people. We were doing utility work today on the restaurant and when we were leaving, they sat us down and treated us to a lunch free of charge. This is definitely a place that everyone should check out because people like this deserve all the business they can get ! Thank you again!“

“Just moved to Fall River few months back and was looking for some food and Sam's pizza in Fall River is one of the best if not the best food I've tried. Always respectful, on time, and also they offer delivery. I give them a 10/10. If you haven't tried there food yet, get on over there and see what your missing out on.“

“Dinner was excellent, great job! The family loved all of it.“

“Everything we had to eat was incredible! The drinks were also phenomenal! and the service was impeccable! Looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu“

“The piadina are amazing along with the homemade pasta and prepared items. The Portsmouth store is much easier to access than Middletown (parking) and the staff are great. I would give 5 stars if they were open til at least 5:30pm weeknights. It’s hard to get there by 5pm and I imagine they lose quite a bit of business from those of us wanting to grab dinner on the way home from work.“

“Delicious eggplant fries and pizza to die for. 😋“

“it has a really nice atmosphere . the employees are very friendly I do recommend it to family and friends that would like to take a trip to Newport Beach ⛱️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️ in Rhode Island“

“Food and service was amazing, Jack’s family restaurant never disappoints!!“

“Pizza was delicious! Expectations exceeded! We ordered a pepperoni & pesto pizza and it was perfection!
Just the kind of comfort food we were looking for to tie in the night!
Thank you guys for being open late and cooking up some great pizza at an affordable price next to our hotel!🍻“

“BEST TRIVIA EVER! Every Thursday at 6:00!“

“Pizza cold and undercooked. Meals arrived different times.“

“Great food and friendly service. Beautiful location.“

“The food was fresh, hot and delicious! Our server Lu Anne was so friendly and made great suggestions. Have the garlic herb wings!“

“good food, but charging for takeout utensils is just plain cheesy“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a great experience with Theressa at Nikolas Pizza! Our varsity team was playing nearby at St. George’s Arena, and she was incredibly friendly, professional, and responsive while taking our order. We placed a very large order, and everything was handled perfectly. The food was delivered exactly at the time we requested, and every item was clearly labeled just as we asked, which was especially important because of food allergies on the team. That level of care and attention really meant a lot to us. We would absolutely call Nikolas Pizza again when we’re in the area and highly recommend them—especially if you’re working with a big group. Excellent service all around!“

“Happy 2026. We usually get take-out from The Wave every week AND also dine-in every week. Everything from Pizza to Fish & Chips to Clam Chowder, Clam Cakes, Chili, Garlic Bread. All of the food here is consistently delicious. Lots of televisions and very clean restaurant. The staff and the cooks are always really nice! Thank you.“