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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Rye

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A photo of Louie's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(275)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Portsmouth
Booked 30 times today
Excellent service, incredible food. My daughter wanted to celebrate her 12th birthday at Louie’s and it was fantastic.
A photo of Villa Francesca restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2096)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 11 times today
This is my go to restaurant in Boston’s famous North End. It is always a great experience.
A photo of Assaggio restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1246)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 9 times today
This is our 3rd year eating here for our anniversary - the food is amazing, staff so attentive - - and we ate upstairs! Didn't even know anything was up there! They have a little bar, restrooms and bigger dining room! Absolutely loved it
A photo of Cafe Amaro restaurant
4.5
Awesome(203)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 8 times today
It was so cozy and cute; perfect for a nice simple date or after work meet up; the food was delicious; the ambiance was great;
A photo of Bacco Ristorante & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1175)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 28 times today
Wonderful experience!! Great food and ambiance. They even surprised my dad with a tiramisu for his birthday.
A photo of Artu restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1861)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 17 times today
Cool spot in the north end. Food was very good, in particular the calamari.
A photo of Libertine restaurant
4.3
Awesome(483)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 18 times today
Wonderful lunch for two! Pasta is excellent, cooked to perfection and combined with veal, pork and beef, very satisfying. Burger was also cooked to perfection with home made fries. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Bravo!
A photo of Aqua Pazza restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(888)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 6 times today
Our waiter (Alex) and the entire staff was fantastic.
A photo of The Red Fox restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(573)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • North End
Booked 42 times today
One of my favorite places! Went for my son’s birthday! He lives in the North End. He received a beautiful birthday card and a birthday gelato that we all shared. The food is outstanding as is the ambiance. And Samuel our waiter was AMAZING! Can’t wait to come back.
A photo of Geppetto restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(307)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Cambridge
Booked 6 times today
More fine dining than casual, convenient location if you work in the area. Super kind staff with good balance of letting you enjoy your meal and checking up on you - great service! Food was phenomenal, a little expensive for a reasonable portion size, but delicious and worth the experience. Limited parking on the area.

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