Abondante

gh2572 · 11-11-2007, 05:04 PM

I don't know if any threads have talked about this restaurant, but it's worthy of attention. My wife, myself and another couple had dinner there on Friday and it was fantastic. Great selection and appropriately priced!

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beaner · 11-11-2007, 06:31 PM

mmmmmmmmmm, we LOOOOVE this place! Excellent Tuscan food, and an awesome wine list to boot. We've been there 3 or 4 times since we discovered it several months ago because there are so many delicious-sounding things on the menu that we want to try.

Phantom · 11-12-2007, 07:28 AM

don't miss out on the "Veal Bundles" ............. it's a signature dish!!

jrc · 11-12-2007, 08:21 AM

Where in Meredith is it?

gh2572 · 11-12-2007, 11:16 AM

Abondante is located on the street that runs behind Mill Falls Marketplace. As you approach mill falls on 25 from the North, pass straight through the light and start looking on the left hand side as you go up the hill.

GWC... · 11-12-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc

Where in Meredith is it?

Abondante Tuscan Trattoria
in Meredith,
hope this helps...

SAMIAM · 11-13-2007, 11:01 AM

GWC........just HAD to post the website........wifey saw the menu and now I have to take her there.

jrc · 11-14-2007, 01:44 PM

Thanks, I walked by it a hundred times, never went in, what a dope

finch · 11-25-2007, 08:26 PM

This place won my tummy over at the chowder festival with the splendid addition of chewy bread and roasted corn. I am wondering... at the restaraunt, do they serve the chowders and soups with such additions? There is nothing better than good bread with a fine soup or chowder.

jlrm73 · 11-30-2007, 06:59 PM

They do sell soup and sandwiches at the Bakery, which is downstairs from the restaurant and also has amazing pastries and breads!

The Big Kahuna · 12-03-2007, 06:16 PM

I have eaten there twice, you are correct that the food is excellent. The problem is the way the hostes and the wait staff act? You go their and there is no one in the place they ask you if you have a reservation and if you say no they look at you like you have three heads, but the place is emplty, and, no there are no reservations in the book. If they would act friendlier than we would eat there all the time.

Liquorish · 12-25-2007, 08:20 AM

I agree with you bk, we went there with 8 people two summers ago @ 5:30, not a soul eating and were turned away because of no reservation. They said they were booked @ 6:00, and kitchen couldn't handle the excess. By then we would have been half way through with dinner.
Have not been back since.

finch · 12-25-2007, 02:47 PM

That is too bad to hear they are snooty. I guess we will try the bakery for soup and sandwiches. We could take some of those yummy pasteries to go. We are from the opposite side of the lake and have only been to Meredith once for the chowder fest. Is it always that difficult to find parking in that town? I assume that during the winter (after holiday shopping) it would be easier to find parking.

Overlake97 · 03-03-2008, 04:38 PM

Abondante is a great place, head and shoulders above most restaurants in the area. (Still better than Lago down the street, even though they've [Lago] gotten better since their pretentious beginning.) While I can't say the snooty experience didn't happen, I have to say I've seen the exact opposite. We've gone in without reservations (party of 2 once, party of 4 another time) and were seated with no problem. Sometimes they have special dinners; perhaps this accounts for the difference in greetings and absence off reservations. The first time I went there I had the entree below - and I thought about it for weeks later, it was that good!

Since then I've been there about 8 times, and have never left unsatisfied.

Ravioli al' Aragosta e Gamberi- Scallops & shrimp with lobster & mascarpone sauce over ravioli. $21.95

hazelnut · 03-03-2008, 06:38 PM

My cousin rented the whole restaurant out for her rehearsal dinner, (wedding was at Church Landing) back in September. What an AWESOME experience. My wife and I have dined all over the place from the North End of Boston to the best New York City has to offer and beyond. I'd put this place pretty high up on the list. Granted it was a special occasion and a special menu but it was incredible. We had several courses served family style. All I can remember besides the hot passed hors d'oeuvres was the big giant plate of assorted grilled meats. I was in absolute awe. It was so good I have absolutely no recollection of the meal at the actual wedding.

I have yet to return since then but it is on my short list for this coming summer.

meteotrade · 03-04-2008, 01:26 PM

Our experience was not exactly snooty, but last year we stopped by to try it... Arrived at 9:45 and they would not seat us. Why? Because the kitchen closed at 10. The hostess was not overly enthusiastic to win us over either. "Try again tomorrow" she said.

Contrast this with Kevin's place... We stopped by as he was cleaning up, everyone had left for the night. We tried to leave telling him that we didn't want to be an inconvenience, but he insisted that we stay... and we had an incredible meal.

KPW · 03-04-2008, 08:19 PM

Arrived at 9:45

11-11-2007, 05:04 PM	#1
gh2572 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Abondante I don't know if any threads have talked about this restaurant, but it's worthy of attention. My wife, myself and another couple had dinner there on Friday and it was fantastic. Great selection and appropriately priced! -------------------- Menu Web Site

11-12-2007, 07:28 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	don't miss out on the "Veal Bundles" ............. it's a signature dish!! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

12-03-2007, 06:16 PM	#11
The Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilford Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Snooty I have eaten there twice, you are correct that the food is excellent. The problem is the way the hostes and the wait staff act? You go their and there is no one in the place they ask you if you have a reservation and if you say no they look at you like you have three heads, but the place is emplty, and, no there are no reservations in the book. If they would act friendlier than we would eat there all the time.

12-25-2007, 08:20 AM	#12
Liquorish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medfield Ma & Meredith Nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Snooty I agree with you bk, we went there with 8 people two summers ago @ 5:30, not a soul eating and were turned away because of no reservation. They said they were booked @ 6:00, and kitchen couldn't handle the excess. By then we would have been half way through with dinner. Have not been back since.

03-03-2008, 04:38 PM	#14
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 146 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Snooty? Not in my experience. Abondante is a great place, head and shoulders above most restaurants in the area. (Still better than Lago down the street, even though they've [Lago] gotten better since their pretentious beginning.) While I can't say the snooty experience didn't happen, I have to say I've seen the exact opposite. We've gone in without reservations (party of 2 once, party of 4 another time) and were seated with no problem. Sometimes they have special dinners; perhaps this accounts for the difference in greetings and absence off reservations. The first time I went there I had the entree below - and I thought about it for weeks later, it was that good! Since then I've been there about 8 times, and have never left unsatisfied. Ravioli al' Aragosta e Gamberi- Scallops & shrimp with lobster & mascarpone sauce over ravioli. $21.95

11-11-2007, 06:31 PM	#2
beaner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 178 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 23 Posts	mmmmmmmmmm, we LOOOOVE this place! Excellent Tuscan food, and an awesome wine list to boot. We've been there 3 or 4 times since we discovered it several months ago because there are so many delicious-sounding things on the menu that we want to try.

11-12-2007, 08:21 AM	#4
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Where in Meredith is it?

11-12-2007, 11:16 AM	#5
gh2572 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Abondante is located on the street that runs behind Mill Falls Marketplace. As you approach mill falls on 25 from the North, pass straight through the light and start looking on the left hand side as you go up the hill.

11-13-2007, 11:01 AM	#7
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	GWC........just HAD to post the website........wifey saw the menu and now I have to take her there.

11-14-2007, 01:44 PM	#8
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Thanks, I walked by it a hundred times, never went in, what a dope

11-25-2007, 08:26 PM	#9
finch Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East of Lake Winnipesaukee. Posts: 7 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This place won my tummy over at the chowder festival with the splendid addition of chewy bread and roasted corn. I am wondering... at the restaraunt, do they serve the chowders and soups with such additions? There is nothing better than good bread with a fine soup or chowder.

11-30-2007, 06:59 PM	#10
jlrm73 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They do sell soup and sandwiches at the Bakery, which is downstairs from the restaurant and also has amazing pastries and breads!

12-25-2007, 02:47 PM	#13
finch Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East of Lake Winnipesaukee. Posts: 7 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is too bad to hear they are snooty. I guess we will try the bakery for soup and sandwiches. We could take some of those yummy pasteries to go. We are from the opposite side of the lake and have only been to Meredith once for the chowder fest. Is it always that difficult to find parking in that town? I assume that during the winter (after holiday shopping) it would be easier to find parking.

03-03-2008, 06:38 PM	#15
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Many Thumbs UP!!! My cousin rented the whole restaurant out for her rehearsal dinner, (wedding was at Church Landing) back in September. What an AWESOME experience. My wife and I have dined all over the place from the North End of Boston to the best New York City has to offer and beyond. I'd put this place pretty high up on the list. Granted it was a special occasion and a special menu but it was incredible. We had several courses served family style. All I can remember besides the hot passed hors d'oeuvres was the big giant plate of assorted grilled meats. I was in absolute awe. It was so good I have absolutely no recollection of the meal at the actual wedding. I have yet to return since then but it is on my short list for this coming summer.

03-04-2008, 01:26 PM	#16
meteotrade Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Our experience was not exactly snooty, but last year we stopped by to try it... Arrived at 9:45 and they would not seat us. Why? Because the kitchen closed at 10. The hostess was not overly enthusiastic to win us over either. "Try again tomorrow" she said. Contrast this with Kevin's place... We stopped by as he was cleaning up, everyone had left for the night. We tried to leave telling him that we didn't want to be an inconvenience, but he insisted that we stay... and we had an incredible meal.

03-04-2008, 08:19 PM	#17
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 393 Thanks: 728 Thanked 116 Times in 58 Posts	Because the kitchen closed at 10. Arrived at 9:45