Best of NH 2022 Pizzerias & Ethnic Food Restaurants
There's no passport required to sample cuisines from around the world. In fact, you can stay right here in New Hampshire.
Editor’s Picks
From Editor’s Pick Exile Burrito
Burrito Oasis
“Living in Berlin,” notes veteran-turned-restaurateur Adam Hammil, “can feel like you’re living in exile.” The former Coast Guard chef embraced the perception of Berlin — that it’s the “forgotten stepchild of New Hampshire,” he says — by naming his restaurant Exile Burrito. The fusion menu includes burgers, sandwiches and “ugly fries” doused in queso, sautéed onions and their Exile sauce (you can add beef to the mix as well), but the highlight is the design-your-own-burrito section. It’s got the usual suspects — carne asada, grilled chicken, carnitas — plus some more unexpected choices, such as cauliflower rice, Mexican quinoa and the option to substitute rice and beans with tater tots (the same goes for the fries). So next time you’re exploring the Great North Woods, make sure to fuel up in Berlin.
Community Staple
This recognition is long overdue — about 22 years or so — but we’re finally in on the not-at-all-well-kept secret that is Don Quijote on Union Street in Manchester. Owner Sandra Almonte’s menu has developed over the two-plus decades since she first opened the doors, growing from primarily Dominican flavors to incorporating more influences as other Latino immigrants settled in the state. It’s hard to choose any one item on the menu, but a few excellence places to start include mofongo (smashed green plantain stuffed with mojo sauce and chicarron), pernil (citrus marinated roasted pork) and beef or chicken empanadas.
Transport to the Caribbean
The Karibbean restaurant in Lebanon is far from Haiti and Jamaica, but you wouldn’t know it by tasting the food. You really can’t go wrong here, but a standout is the jerk pork served with Haitian-style rice and beans (diri kole). There’s also jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, fish steamed with butter, onion, garlic, coconut milk and okra, Caribbean pumpkin soup and more great dishes to try. Or maybe just stop in for your morning caffeine dose with their authentic Haitian coffee.
Readers’ Poll Winners
Burrito
Burrito Me
Laconia
burritome.com
Burrito Multilocation Local
California Burritos
Nashua
californiaburritosnh.com
Chinese Restaurant
Lilac Blossom
Nashua
lilacblossomrestaurant.com
Greek Restaurant
Amphora
Derry
amphoranh.com
Indian Restaurant
Taste of India
Dover
tasteofindiadover.com
Irish Pub
The Peddler’s Daughter
Nashua
thepeddlersdaughter.com
Italian Restaurant (tie)
Villaggio Ristorante
Manchester
villaggionh.com
Italian Restaurant (tie)
Fratello’s Italian Grille
Manchester and Laconia
fratellos.com
Japanese Restaurant (tie)
YouYou
Nashua
youyoubistro.com
Japanese Restaurant (tie)
Masa Japanese Steak House
Manchester
masanh.com
Japanese Restaurant (tie)
Moritomo
Concord
moritomonh.com
Mediterranean Restaurant
Jocelyn’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Martini Lounge
Salem
jocelynsrestaurantnh.com
Mexican Restaurant
Cielito Mexican Restaurant
Bristol
cielitomexicanrestaurant.com
Mexican Restaurant Multilocation Local
La Carreta
Multiple Locations
lacarretamex.com
Pizzeria Overall winner
La Festa Brick & Brew Pizza
Dover
lafestabrickandbrew.com
Pizzeria Concord Area
Constantly Pizza
Concord, Penacook
constantlypizza.net
Pizzeria Concord Area Multilocation Regional
Sal’s Pizza
Multiple Locations
sals-pizza.com
Pizzeria Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
Charlie Mac’s Pizzeria
Derry and Warner
cmacsderry.com
Pizzeria Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region Multilocation Local
Ziggy’s Pizza
West Lebanon and Sunapee
ziggys.pizza
Pizzeria Great North Woods Region
The Burg
Pittsburg
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Pizzeria Lakes Region
Tilton House of Pizza
Tilton
tiltonhouseofpizza.com
Pizzeria Lakes Region Multilocation Regional
Sal’s Pizza
Multiple Locations
sals-pizza.com
Pizzeria Manchester Area
Alley Cat Pizzeria
Manchester
alleycatpizzerianh.com
Pizzeria Manchester Area Multilocation Regional
Sal’s Pizza
Multiple Locations
sals-pizza.com
Pizzeria Monadnock Region
Zizza Pizza
Milford
zizzapizza.com
Pizzeria Nashua Area
OakCraft Pizza
Nashua
oakcraftpizza.com
Pizzeria Nashua Area /Multilocation Local
Kendall Pond Pizza
Windham, Dover and Hudson
kendallpondpizza.com
Pizzeria Nashua Area Multilocation Regional
Sal’s Pizza
Multiple Locations
sals-pizza.com
Pizzeria Salem Area
Granfanallys Pizza Pub
Salem
granfanallys.com
Pizzeria Salem Area Multilocation Regional
Sal’s Pizza
Multiple Locations
sals-pizza.com
Pizzeria Seacoast Region
The Community Oven
Epping and Hampton
thecommunityoven.com
Pizzeria Seacoast Region Multilocation Regional
The Flatbread Company
North Conway and Hampton
flatbreadcompany.com
Pizzeria White Mountains Region
Tartaglia’s Pizza
Campton
tartagliaspizza-nh.com
Pizzeria White Mountains Region Multilocation Regional
The Flatbread Company
North Conway and Hampton
flatbreadcompany.com
Pizzeria Gourmet
900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
Manchester
900degrees.com
Tacos
B’s Tacos & More
Manchester
nhtacotruck.com
Tacos Multilocation Local
La Carreta
Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth, Derry and Londonderry
lacarretamex.com
Thai Restaurant
Sara Thai
Dover
sarathaidover.com
