Festina Lente Restaurant in Kittery

Name: Festina Lente
Address: 1 Government St, Kittery, United States
Telephone: 12077032287
Rating: 4.7

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Festina Lente

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#10 From 58 in Kittery

9.3

66 Review

Ambience

9.3/10

Food

9.3/10

Interior

9.3/10

Prices

9.3/10

Service

9.3/10

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Price & Cuisine

$ Italian

Establishment type

Restaurant

Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan

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Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

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1 Government St, Kittery, United States

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If you like the Italian cuisine, you should visit this restaurant. Invite your colleagues with you and have good spaghetti, gnocchi and meatballs. Degust tasty panna cotta at Festina Lente. The wine list is extensive, every guest can find something that satisfies their taste. It's time to degustate great coffee. The energetic staff at this place can demonstrate how much they like their visitors. The prompt service is something these restaurateurs care about. You will pay fair prices for dishes. At this spot, people can enjoy the spectacular atmosphere and nice decor. This restaurant is rated on Google 4.5 by its clients.

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Sage Charache

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7 months ago

Honestly 10/10. A small dining room allows this kitchen to take true care with every single dish and it shows. Every appetizer we got ( the carrots, burrata, and focaccia) were so fresh and light and you could tell were very high quality. The ambiance here is local and tasteful. The wine was perfect with every dish and exceeded all expectations. The baked cannelloni had such fresh pasta, you could see them making it in the kitchen. As a local in the Portsmouth area, this is the best Italian food I’ve ever had in the area. Go here!!!! Since it’s small there’s sometimes a wait so grab a drink across the street at the Dram while you wait!!! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Makenzie OMeara

A month ago

What a wonderful place for a date night. The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy. The pasta dishes were so fresh and we loved every bite. Service Dine in Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Kevin OBrien

We had not eaten here in several years. We will be back again soon. Go early if you can to be assured a seat. Like Black Birch across the street no reservations but that's to be expected for such a tiny space. Service was efficient yet relaxed. All our food was exceptional but the "simple" mushrooms app (kale, whipped goat cheese, sweet vermouth)...ooo mommy! Very reasonable prices, especially considering the quality of the food. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Hiroikku Neko (Hironya)

4 months ago

I think their pasta is probably the best in the country. I cook pasta for a living (a college student) and I am somewhat of a pasta connoisseur. It’s cheaper to make it from scratch I have learned, too! It becomes easier. But never will my pasta get to the level of this. I will strive for perfection nonetheless.

R Palmer

2 years ago

Not sure I have words to express! Yum doesn’t seem quite adequate for the sublime flavors and combos coming from this kitchen. What a treat. Thank you.

Barry Witham

Food and service are top notch Wine is a little over the top, made for such a small portion of customers Suggest some menu changes once in awhile. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Festine Bread Appetizer

Molly House

4 years ago

Wonderful!! We've been to Italy multiple times so I'm always hesitant to eat Italian in the states. Festina was delicious! Everything was perfect. The small, cozy atmosphere is so inviting.

Patrick Sowell

A year ago

The seasonal food dishes are top notch. The diversity on the menu is much appreciated. The curated Italian wine list is top notch. The environment is relaxed and cozy. The staff is down to earth and very on top of the experience. Compliments to the chef, three dishes did not disappoint. Kudos to the chef, simple but balanced ingredients that work very well together. One of the very best restaurants in the seacoast!

Shawn Magaw

Tiny restaurant with huge quality and flavors. We had small plates that were packed with flavor. The quality was evident in every bite. The wine list was appropriate to the size of the restaurant and the choices were well curated. This is a quality restaurant. The staff were available and friendly without being intrusive. Great meal, Will be back! Service Dine in

Bean Counter

The food was mediocre, the portions were small and a very poor value for the price. I had the Gnocchi with root vegetables. There was only one root vegetable in the dish which was undercooked, crunchy potatoes. It also had red pepper, which was nice, but not a root vegetable. The wine was good, and the service pleasant enough. We will not be going back, and I do not recommend this restaurant. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner