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FESTINA LENTE – Kittery
From Latin, Festina Lente translates loosely to make haste slowly. Here at the restaurant we apply that attitude to everything we do. We take pride in sourcing …
Festina Lente – Locally sourced Italian cuisine (@festinalentekittery)
We love you too kittery Maine! Happy Valentine’s Day everybody. Special menu tonight, no reservations, and lots of love here in our tiny restaurant & in our …
Festina Lente | Kittery ME – Facebook
Festina Lente, Kittery. 1526 likes · 372 were here. We are a small rustic Italian restaurant in the Kittery Foreside.
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James Bubar
Small, intimate dining area. It can get quite lively at times. You need to like Italian cuisine because that is what they do superbly. Service was very friendly but still professional. All though a a usual restaurant it wouldn’t be out of place for wining and dining clients. Well worth a visit.
… moreRobby Benfatti
Cacio e peppe is well done. Nice job. They don’t cheat and use cream like some American places. It’s correctly salty, just like in Rome. They don’t use tonnarelli pasta like in Rome, but other parts of Italy use variations of spaghetti-like pasta and the fresh pasta they use for it is a legit option. Cesar salad was outstanding. Nice wine selections, but would be nice if they added Ornelia or Sassicaia wine options for special nights out.
… moreKenna Blume
5 stars for food. infinite stars for our incredible server Leela (hope I’m spelling this right)!!!!! This diva made our entire day. wonderful conversation, very attentive service. Tonight is my last night in New England and she definitely made it special. The gentleman working alongside her mainly behind the bar was also a fabulous vibe. We left the restaurant with high spirits. Will definitely come back when I return to New England for a visit just to say hello to Leela!!♥️Thank you for an epic dinner, splendid conversation, and all around a truly divine addition to our evening.
also the olives were SUPREMEEE as someone who loves olives enough to name my cat olive….I can say these olives have made it to my top 3…a high compliment from a self proclaimed olive connoisseur
… morealso the olives were SUPREMEEE as someone who loves olives enough to name my cat olive….I can say these olives have made it to my top 3…a high compliment from a self proclaimed olive connoisseur
Greta Martinez
I was so excited to try this place and I really wanted to love it. I’ll start by saying the service was exceptional. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and very attentive. The atmosphere is also nice, dim lit and cozy, nice bar seating area. That being said, the food was just not very good. I may be biased… I lived in Italy for three years and married into an Italian family who makes absolutely incredible food from scratch. The risotto was so soupy and just way too large and heavy. The focaccia was alright and the other pasta dishes that were ordered were underwhelming. They use the same pasta that we use at home.
I can appreciate this place for a glass of wine and some snacks, they do have good wine choices. Other than that, if the quality of the food is super important to you when you go out to eat, I just wouldn’t recommend it.
… moreI can appreciate this place for a glass of wine and some snacks, they do have good wine choices. Other than that, if the quality of the food is super important to you when you go out to eat, I just wouldn’t recommend it.
Katie Hale
My boyfriend and I happened to walk by and thought we would give it a try. Boy, what a great find! Homemade pasta dishes – the baked cannelloni was incredible! We will definitely be back!
… moreSage Charache
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!!!
… moreDesiree Brusman
We went here for our anniversary dinner.
We started off with a wine and a beer.
Our server made us aware that they were out of a couple of things. It was a deal breaker for us, so we decided to go somewhere else. They explained to us that they are a scratch kitchen. We just had bad luck on timing and them selling out of some popular items.
The service we received was fantastic. 2 people were tag teaming hosting, bar tending, and serving. The guy and gal made a great team.
… moreWe started off with a wine and a beer.
Our server made us aware that they were out of a couple of things. It was a deal breaker for us, so we decided to go somewhere else. They explained to us that they are a scratch kitchen. We just had bad luck on timing and them selling out of some popular items.
The service we received was fantastic. 2 people were tag teaming hosting, bar tending, and serving. The guy and gal made a great team.
Stefanie Casey
Absolutely loved our meal and experience at Festina Lente! Our family spends weekends in York and this is one of the best meals we have had this summer. From the service, to the wine, to the homemade pasta, it is worth the hype. Not to mention, we have three little kids, and the staff at the restaurant welcomed us with open arms!
… moreKaren Kohler
Happened upon this place and were delighted. Small and intimate. Nice original flourishes on classic dishes. Will definitely return.
… moreJustin LaLiberty
Food was very good but when the check came, I tried to pay with an AmEx (the only card I carry) and was told they take every other card. If you don’t accept a certain major credit card, that should be disclosed on the menu, door, or by the server prior to ordering. Fortunately, I was dining with someone who had another means of payment or it would have been a bad situation.
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