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? :liplick:

Try Abondante in Meredith
 

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

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

Abondante in Meredith - the best.

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

Dave M

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

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)

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... :D

Karen & Barry's
 

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

Realy good EggPlant Parm. Veal Parm also very good. :liplick:

Rossi's
 

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

Second vote for Karen % Barry's
 

Veal Parm is my favorite

Thanks!
 

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

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.

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.:)

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!

What gives....
 

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.

yes.....
 

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

I'll Bite on This One..
 

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.

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 :D

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.

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.

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

I don't have a problem with owners....
 

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:)

Lucknow
 

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

Out of Lucknow
 

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

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!