Travel Lens
From farm-to-table on Depot Street to Texas-style barbecue, here is where to eat in New Hampshire’s capital.
Farm-to-table cooking on Depot Street with local meat and dairy. Order the seared sea scallops and finish with the Boston cream tart.
A Manchester Street lunch institution since 1978. The roast beef sandwich is the reason to come, with corn chowder on the side.
Texas-style barbecue from smokers outside an old 1951 building. Order the brisket and arrive before noon.
A tavern overlooking the State House, with sidewalk tables in summer. Order the Dublin Burger with whiskey gravy and blue cheese.
Northern Indian cooking made from scratch, with plenty for vegetarians. Order the chana masala and dal makhani with a vegetable curry.
Downtown’s noodle bar for Vietnamese-inspired cooking. Order the beef brisket noodles in spicy broth, or the ramen or pho.
A casual Italian restaurant on Pleasant Street with a brick oven. Save room for the tiramisu, made from scratch like the pasta.
A Penacook breakfast and lunch classic with a bakery side. Order the chocolate chip pancakes and go early on weekends.
Swipe up for all 16 restaurants in our full guide, with what to order and how to book.