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The dining guide

Where to eat

Seventeen places to start, from the tableside truffle pasta to the diner with Elvis on the wall.

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Italian · $$$

Tuscan KitchenGift cards

The flagship of Tuscan Brands, below The Artisan Hotel. House pastas, crudo and the tableside Tagliatelle al Tartufo.

19 Via Toscana(603) 952-4875
Steakhouse · $$$$

The Capital GrilleGift cards

Dry-aged steaks, seafood and a deep wine list.

19 Artisan Dr.(603) 212-7108
Cocktails · small plates · $$$

The Rooftop at The Artisan

Creative cocktails and shareable plates above the village.

Atop The Artisan Hotel(603) 458-3028
Italian market · café · $$

Tuscan MarketGift cards

Fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizza, butcher, cheese and pastry.

9 Via Toscana(603) 912-5467
American tavern · $$

Tavern in the Square

Two floors, a patio, brunch and a late-night menu.

16 Via Toscana(603) 685-3135
Brunch · $$

The Friendly Toast

Retro, all-day breakfast with a scratch kitchen and a full bar.

18 Via Toscana(603) 458-3131
Wine bar

AV Wine Bar

Appolo Vineyards pours New Hampshire-grown wine with small plates.

16 Artisan Dr.(603) 328-8975
Southern Italian · $$

The Colosseum

Chef Annibale Todesca's family restaurant, on North Broadway since 1987.

264 N. Broadway(603) 898-1190
Indian · $$

Grand India

Dosas, curries and Indo-Chinese plates. Start with the biryani.

264 N. Broadway(603) 458-5560
New American · cocktails · $$

Dreo Food & DrinkGift cards

About 35 handcrafted cocktails, shareable plates and Dreo Fire Shrimp.

254 N. Broadway(603) 824-6337
New American · $$$

Copper DoorGift cards

Upscale comfort food and steaks from New England farms, plus Sunday brunch.

41 S. Broadway(603) 458-2033
American · $$

T-BONES Great American EateryGift cards

Steaks, burgers, homemade desserts and Chef Nicole's® Signature Salmon.

311 S. Broadway(603) 893-3444
Hibachi · sushi · $$

TOMO Japanese Steakhouse

Chefs cook at your table, with a sushi bar alongside.

368 S. Broadway(603) 893-8880
Diner · $

MaryAnn's Diner

A 1950s diner with big breakfasts and milkshakes.

3 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.(603) 893-9877
Mexican · $$

Margaritas

A festive cantina at the Holiday Inn, with a lounge and weekly trivia.

1 Keewaydin Dr.(603) 893-0110
Grill · seafood · $$

Black Water Grill

Chef-owned, with seared scallops, a deck and live acoustic music on Friday and Saturday nights.

43 Pelham Rd.(603) 328-9013
Lebanese · Mediterranean · $$

Sevmar Mediterranean BistroGift cards

Mezze, seafood and Gaby's Signature Kabobs, with live music on Thursdays.

401 Main St.(603) 870-0018

Prices: $ under $15 · $$ $15–30 · $$$ $30–50 · $$$$ $50+ per entrée. Gift cards and private events as listed on each restaurant’s own site, October 2026. Hours change with the seasons; call ahead.

Dining guides: Italian restaurants · Pizza · Breakfast & brunch · Family restaurants · Bars · Tuscan Village restaurants · Date night

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